Killfoot1775

Anyone using a CB with Bluetooth? If so which one and do you like it?

Achilles

hey
I've been looking into the same recently and have talked to a few people. the Cobra 29 LX BT seems like its a nice radio. the caller id function works well and the display seems good. people who have experience with it generally give it a thumbs up. I have yet to try it, but its on the top of my list. the only thing that's holding me back is once on a trail, you're at the mercy of cell reception if you're still thinking of Bluetooth option. so in that case, my other option is to get a much cheaper radio and a nicer Bluetooth set for in/ near city comms.

CoreyZ

Seems kind of gimmicky... having phone calls paired with a CB when most radio's these days already have bluetooth enabled which does the same?
It would be different if the speaker output was bluetooth so you could pair the CB with your stereo or the microphone being bluetooth so you could use a hands free kit and have the CB mounted out of the way.

Vladimer

I haven't heard of this but that sounds rather cool.

Mind my asking how the bluetooth depends on cell reception? I would understand it as the Jeep is connected to the CB via bluetooth so your audio plays on your speakers and uconnect picks up your voice?

Achilles

I was just referring to the general cell reception if in a rural area/trail. a couple that I go on, I loose reception, therefore my Bluetooth is pointless because I'm not making any calls anyways. but CB would still be alright.
neat idea anyways.

Killfoot1775

Thanks for the feed back. I'm in good area where reception is good 90% of the time.
I'll be doing this in the near future.

AjeepNamed_Ox

This function is more for the truck drivers so they can make phone calls using the CB radio, or so I read

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axendo79

For those wondering why have BT, one thing, and I'm not condoning it, is talking on your cell phone can be illegal, using a CB is exempt from most mobile laws.

zstairlessone

are you saying you can use your CB and mic to make phone calls? I am thinking this takes cellular phones to a whole new level of poor communication devices - "hey, I'll just take my really crappy audio for phone calls cell phone and pair it up through my CB with even worse fidelity and have a winner".

axendo79

Yep, 2 steps forward, 1 step back type of deal. To be fair, BT quality itself isn't bad, remember, you aren't using the CB antenna to make a call, just the CB mic and maybe speaker if not paired through your Jeep.