jsherman

any suggestions for a good CB Radio/Antenna combination?

best distance/options?

thanks,
JS

duneslider

I have always been happiest with cobra radios and firestick antennas.

Bryan

jsherman

any specific cobra radio? is the all in one mic useful?

DadsCJ

The all-in-one is terrible. Run don't walk to a CB shop near you....

They are heavy and don't get as good a range and clarity over the small speaker.

jeepinoutwest

Second that the handheld is crap. They all put out the same wattage, 4w I think. Depends on extras, a nice mic is cool as is an external speaker by your head. Firestick antennas are the way to go, they are tunable, so make sure you have someone tune it for reception, its important. The big question is where is the best place to mount the unit and antenna.

jsherman

appreciate the info on the all-in-one and the firestick antennas.

any specific cobra model recommended?

jsherman

based on some of the information you've given:

I purchased a firestik antenna with a Cobra 148 GTL CB Radio.

Thanks for the input.

jdrogers

Where and how are you going to mount the antenna?

I'm trying to decide where to mount both my CB and ham antennas.

jsherman

well, i read recommendations on the firestik website.

http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs/jeeps.htm

jsherman

here is their actual recommendation:
http://www.firestik.com/Instl-Art/ss-jx3.htm