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Old 02-08-2010, 07:11 PM   #1
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Best entry level CB radio and antenna?
Never had one but wanting to get started..any suggestions on Brands or where to buy?
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Old 02-08-2010, 07:34 PM   #2
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Combination PRO510XL CB Radio & K30 Antenna W. Plug - Electronics Superstore www.WalcottCB.com
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:55 PM   #3
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Cobra has some good entry level cb's. and firestik is a great antenna. Firestik also makes a TJ antenna mount and cable kit.
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Old 02-08-2010, 11:27 PM   #4
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Is there kind like an entry-level radio and antenna with CB? I mean, power limit, gain limit and so on, you are pretty much limited in what you can do, it's not like HAM where you start small and work up to what ever is the limit of money can buy :-)
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Old 02-08-2010, 11:33 PM   #5
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Everything you need, at the right price .

Uniden Pro510XL Off-Road CB Package - $109.00
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Old 02-08-2010, 11:35 PM   #6
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i'm not familiar with CB radios at all..how exactly do they work?
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Old 02-09-2010, 05:58 AM   #7
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Poorly...... If you want to talk more than a couple miles. For the trail ride, It can be really handy.
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Old 02-09-2010, 04:00 PM   #8
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Any CB by Midland, Cobra, or Uniden will be similar and work well. Any antenna by Wilson or Firestik will work well.

CB's are regulated by the government and they all have the same output. No CB license is need. Google for more info.

Try Amazon, eBay, CB Electronics Superstore www.WalcottCB.com, the local Farm and Fleet store, etc. I find good used CB's on CraigsList and at garage sales.
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Everything you need, at the right price .

Uniden Pro510XL Off-Road CB Package - $109.00

Thats the one I got but I added a Teraflex mount I got from a buddy. Great radio setup. I've had it for about a year and it works great on the trail.
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get the antenna mount from arizona rocky road and run a wilson 2000 and 18 feet of coax. the radio depends on what your personal preference is as far as bells and whistles. but that combo will give you the best performance. do not buy a fiberglass antenna
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Everything you need, at the right price .

Uniden Pro510XL Off-Road CB Package - $109.00
just ordered this kit, should be here by the end of the week
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just ordered this kit, should be here by the end of the week
That's a good kit. It should serve you well. Read through the install suggestions on their website, spend a little time tuning your setup and you will be good to go.
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Old 02-10-2010, 02:01 AM   #13
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You could Also try checking your local truck stop for the radio and antenna.
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