Looking at getting a CB radio...

[01HDtahoeNJN]

I have been looking around at Cb's for a month now and im somewhat hooked....I was just wondering how many others use them used to have them got them in the Caddy/Kon/Hoe etc



Reasons:
1) Good way to avoid traffic
2) Nice to find where the LEOs are hiding out at
3) weather alerts etc seems like something nice to have while on the fly
4) it'd look sick with my new rims....

last one its just plain fun!!!!

what im looking at
Cobra 29LX 40 Channel 4 Color LCD CB Radio


***EDIT***
just noticed that was my 2000th post cool lol


Thanks,
-Garry

 

[ezdaar]

what $ range you looking at?
I have 2 ranger 2950dx's, both work perfect.
http://www.hamuniverse.com/ranger10meterhamradios.html
Mine are the older models with the orange backlit screen. With a simple LED change you can have what ever color you want.

Dont let that nonsense about not legal for CB use scare ya away. its simply due to the ranger puts out 25watts stock.

 

[01HDtahoeNJN]

well nothing to crazy...I was looking to stay under $100 since theres other more important mods to do...found this cobra for 89.00..not sure though may look for a compact one to fit in where the cd holder is..

 

[ezdaar]

thats a nifty and very bright screen I like it.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/330423191014?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
Has always been one of my favorites in combo with a good amp.
Easy to install and hide.

 

[MedicalCowboy]

Very nice bud, I'd go for it! I've also been looking for a smaller cb to fit where the cassetter player is.

 

[M3PO]

Best part is choosing your handle!
"breaker one nine for a radio check"

 

[ezdaar]

I was "The Rookie"

 

[jplinville]

If you mount it there, you'll need an external speaker to be able to clearly hear the transmissions.

I currently have two Cobras, one in my F250 and the other in my Exploder. I haven't found the right one for the Tahoe yet. best place to look isn't online, but at truck stops. They generally have information about local CB repair places that will help you tune your antenna so that you get optimal reception.

I personally prefer the older, solid state units over the new, more electronic ones. Analog signal meters, chrome, etc., take me back to the days when I'd ride shotgun with my dad, when he'd go on his fishing trips.

You may be able to mod the console at shin level with an external speaker mounted inside the console. There may be enough room to mount the radio and ext. speaker inside there. See about cutting a hole in the side and covering it with an attractive speaker cover. Just an idea...

Also, decide if you want one with a PA output...You can hook a loudspeaker under the hood somewhere and use it to piss people off....LMAO

 

[01HDtahoeNJN]

Very nice bud, I'd go for it! I've also been looking for a smaller cb to fit where the cassetter player is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COBRA-19-ULTRAIII-CB-RADIO-RADIO-COMPACT-/400252434344?pt=US_CB_Radios&hash=item5d30e777a8#ht_4430wt_1168

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You may be able to mod the console at shin level with an external speaker mounted inside the console. There may be enough room to mount the radio and ext. speaker inside there. See about cutting a hole in the side and covering it with an attractive speaker cover. Just an idea...

Also, decide if you want one with a PA output...You can hook a loudspeaker under the hood somewhere and use it to piss people off....LMAO

Oh dont worry im on that like donky kong bruh..ahaha

im going to regularly scare the CRAP out of ppl...not pedestrians just friends family etc..1st on my list lil sis and her friends haha

 

[MedicalCowboy]

Thanks for the link bud I appreciate it, I also found an old cobra ltd classic on craigslist I'm looking at... decisions decisions lol