im looking into getting a CB for my truck, just wondering what brands you have and if you like them, also where did you put your antenna?
do you use them a lot?

 

Joe(Izzy351) did have a nice radio for sale. Send him a pm.

 

To be honest unless you're going to be driving a long distances by yourself pretty regularly or want to run convoy with someone I'd say it's not worth it. Most of the guys on the radio aren't worth listening to. Bunch of foul mouths. Could be nice to keep in touch if you're running together with someone or to just hear a human voice that isn't your own after driving by yourself for 13 hours. Past that it's just not worth it IMO.

 

For the most time I used a Cobra 29.the basic model (without the weather crap) can easily be tweeked to put out 20 watts

 

I run a Cobra 29LTD. Great radio, and picked it up new on ebay for $50.

 

Corbras are good.. The reception is not very good these days.. It's all controlled by the sun spots.. etc.. Here is a great website for info on CB's... see:
CB Radios "Q & A" FAQ & Information

 

Speaking of radios, anyone know of a CB unit that also functions on FRS and GMRS channels?

Trying to cut down on radio clutter, and handhelds suck, lol. I use FRS radios much more often than CB when travelling with a large group (12-15 cars/trucks), and i'm tired of AA batteries and rechargables that are always dead...

 

The best mounting for the antenna is right in the center of your roof! period! I have a Wilson 5000 up on mine and a cheap older Cobra radio and it works great!
CB radios were the original wireless communication back in the day before cell phones!

 

Get a HAM license and you can get a HAM radio and mod it for FRS, GMRS and talk to people that aren't crude :-P
KD7WPQ

 

I do still have that radio. It's a Galaxy DX959. Helluva radio and I'll make you a helluva deal if you want it.

 

Cobra 29 LTD user here, peaked and tuned and no foul mouth here..just jibber jabber.

 

Cobra 29 and 25's. Firestick antenna. Tuned. Maybe not the best but works well.

 

izzy351 can you tell me more about your radio?

 

Here's the first link I found on a Google search:
Galaxy DX 959 CB Radio W. SideBand - Electronics Superstore www.WalcottCB.com

EDIT: And I'd give it an 8 or 9 out of 10 for looks. Here's the catch, I don't have a mic for it. You can find one cheap enough I'm sure. I *have* checked it out and made sure it works, and I have a power cord for it. I know it can be tweaked & channeled, none of which I have done to it.

EDIT2: Here is an actual pic of the radio I have:

 

The radio is only as good as the antenae system. I got the best mobile performance with the K40, in both AM & SB. It is adjustable for best SWR. The roof acks like a ground plain so mount it in the middle of the vehicle for best signal radiation.