CB Megaphones?
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i just got mine and let me tell you they are fun as crap. i got mine off ebay - http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ker&category0=
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On my old vintange CB I bought a Y cable, a 3.5mm headphone jack into male RCA ends (plug into INPUT on CD player), plug it into my external speaker #2 output so I only hear my voice, even when not on PA.
Back of my old CB (new out of bax three months ago):
The Y-cable, great for MP3 players or for those who have an old tape with tapeplayer.
Back of my old CB (new out of bax three months ago):
The Y-cable, great for MP3 players or for those who have an old tape with tapeplayer.
Last edited by sniper_101; 07-03-2006 at 10:36 AM.
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check out Walcott CB, they're great for CB and related equipment, I buy most of my new stuff through them.
PA (Public Address) speakers -
http://www.walcottcb.com/speakers-he...221_32_47.html
And like said, Cobra is one of the best brands of CB equipment, but not the cheapest.
PA (Public Address) speakers -
http://www.walcottcb.com/speakers-he...221_32_47.html
And like said, Cobra is one of the best brands of CB equipment, but not the cheapest.
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I just bought a cheap 50$ cobra 19......and it sucked.....just for car to car traveling and they couldnt understand me and i couldnt understand them, and im running a wilson magnet mount......so im returning it, you get what you pay for, so spend alittle extra and go to a CB shop who will sell you one and peak and tune it.....
rocky
rocky
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Originally Posted by RockysFord
I just bought a cheap 50$ cobra 19......and it sucked.....just for car to car traveling and they couldnt understand me and i couldnt understand them, and im running a wilson magnet mount......so im returning it, you get what you pay for, so spend alittle extra and go to a CB shop who will sell you one and peak and tune it.....
rocky
rocky
hmmm, sounds like your antenna just sucked. maybe you didnt adjust your squelch right either, but that doesnt make any sense even for a cheap CB.
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I have a cobra 29ltd with all the buttons and *****....and i get out 10 miles....i bought this one because i wanted something smaller, but it sucked....my antenna might not have been in tune with the radio, but its not a user error......
I guess im just gonna take it back and get something else...
Rocky
I guess im just gonna take it back and get something else...
Rocky
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Originally Posted by flynryan
I have the midland 1001z. It works well for wheeling trips. Thats all I use it for. I got it for $30-35 at a truck stop.
is there sompthing i should look for that would be better in the mountains dose it matter?, what determains the distance?
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Originally Posted by RockysFord
I just bought a cheap 50$ cobra 19......and it sucked.....just for car to car traveling and they couldnt understand me and i couldnt understand them, and im running a wilson magnet mount......so im returning it, you get what you pay for, so spend alittle extra and go to a CB shop who will sell you one and peak and tune it.....
rocky
rocky
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Originally Posted by emericax21
ITS ALL IN YOUR ANTENA NOT IN THE RADIO
Agree'd 100%!
I can take a Cobra 19 and put a 102" whip on it and talk circles around a $400 radio on a 3 ft firestik..
The antenna is the most crucial part of your setup. Granted, you dont need a big whip to talk good, but a properly tuned antenna, will enhance your performance, and make it ALOT easier on your radio. High SWR results in HEAT... and HEAT is torture on electronic parts.
If you're in the market for a good radio, with some good features, I suggest a Cobra 25, or Uniden PC68.
I know there are guys on this forum that swear by Cobra... when in fact, Cobra is actually made by UNIDEN... Or they were... I have numerous Cobra's that have Uniden circuit boards in them.
Cobra 29 LTD Classic = Unicen PC78XL
Cobra 25 = Uniden PC68
Cobra 148 GTL = Uniden Grant XL (Which is the BEST in my opinion..)
Cobra 19 = (somewhat) Uniden Pro 510
Now I'm sure they will be those whom disagree, and that's fine.
But for you, I suggest a Cobra 25 or Uniden 68'. If you're going to be talking HEAVILY, get a Cobra 29, or if you're into the sideband scene, as I am, you won't go wrong with a Cobra 148 or Uniden Grant. I think 148's can be had NEW for around $130. However, it will be difficult to find a Uniden Grant XL.. if you do, be prepared to PAY for one.
If you dont intend on doing much talking, only for 4 wheeling trips, or just occasionally on the interstate, I reccomend the Midland 1001Z, A Cobra 19, or Uniden 510.
Just remember, your radio is only as good as your antenna. You can take an echo microphone, and a whip, and the guy you're talking to won't know you're on a "little radio" if you don't tell him.
4 watts, is 4 watts, whether it's coming out of a 19', or a $300 Galaxy.
Just make sure your radio is on frequency, and the modulation is not overkill, and you'll talk fine.
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Originally Posted by emericax21
ITS ALL IN YOUR ANTENA NOT IN THE RADIO
Rocky
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