Handheld CB Radio?
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: P-burg, NJ.
Check out the Midland model 75-822. It's a handheld CB with 2 battery packs that also comes with a vehicle adaptor and converts into a mobile CB similar to the Cobra 75. It lets you connect to an external antenna and plugs into your cigarette lighter plug. It appears very well built and Midland is a fairly reputable handheld and mobile radio maufacturer.
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I had a Cobra 75 for years with my TJ and it was great, but sometimes could have used a handheld. I have the vehicle adaptor connected to it all the time and use it in the Jeep mostly, but the Midland gives you the option to take it with you when you leave the Jeep. It comes with 2 battery packs - one is non-rechargeable and accepts 6 regular AA alkaline batteries, the other is rechargeable and accepts 8 rechargeable AA-size NiCd or NiMH batteries.
I just installed the Midland with a 3' Firefly on a Teraflex spare tire bracket mount about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I ran the cable from the rear gate to underneath the front passenger seat, so it comes up besides the center console. I just leave the cable loose underneath the seat when I'm not using it. I haven't had time to test it yet, but I'll test it when a few of us go to the Outer Banks next weekend!
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I had a Cobra 75 for years with my TJ and it was great, but sometimes could have used a handheld. I have the vehicle adaptor connected to it all the time and use it in the Jeep mostly, but the Midland gives you the option to take it with you when you leave the Jeep. It comes with 2 battery packs - one is non-rechargeable and accepts 6 regular AA alkaline batteries, the other is rechargeable and accepts 8 rechargeable AA-size NiCd or NiMH batteries.
I just installed the Midland with a 3' Firefly on a Teraflex spare tire bracket mount about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I ran the cable from the rear gate to underneath the front passenger seat, so it comes up besides the center console. I just leave the cable loose underneath the seat when I'm not using it. I haven't had time to test it yet, but I'll test it when a few of us go to the Outer Banks next weekend!
Everyone is differant, I did have the Midland hand-held model 75-822 and switched over to a Cobra model 75.
Found that I just did'nt use the Midland as a hand-held. So I mounted the Cobra 75 under the dash....
So now iam happy and the Midland just set here. 
JK Super Freak
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From: Raleigh, NC
However, I thought I would share my experience with the Midland, since the title of the thread as well as the original question that was asked by the OP was regarding a handheld CB, not a permanently-mounted, non-handheld, vehicle-installed CB such as the Cobra.
JK Jedi
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From: Georgia
I chose the Midland too because I made it part of my recovery kit. I don't need a CB on the Jeep all the time because I don't talk on it all the time. Just didn't make sense to drill holes in my Jeep to mount somethin I wasn't gonna use all the time. That's just dumb to me.
JK Junkie
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From: Virginia Woods
midland fried out of the box
I first ordered a midland handheld 75-785. Fired it up, it ran 10 seconds and fried. Reordered a Cobra ''road trip'' package, (handheld HH38WXST unit, magnetic antannae), and the accessory HA-TA 28'' collapsible antannae. Bought from amazon, by far best price w/ free shipping. The magnetic exterior antannae with this package requires no adapter, it comes hardwired for the handheld. The 28'' collapsible antannae really boosts the performance for around $22.00. I'm running it on Duracell NiMH rechargeable batteries, about 4 times life before recharge. EXTREMELY pleased.
JK Junkie
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From: Virginia Woods
Amazon.com was by far the best price, with free shipping. My Cobra ''Roadtrip'' was $109.00 locally, thru Amazon.com I got it for $84.00 shipped. However I've noticed Amazon will jump the price when something starts selling. The optional 28'' antannae ($22.00) really boosts the performance. The 10 nws channels are a great feature when camping or wheeling. I'm very happy.
Last edited by TINMAN080; Jul 22, 2008 at 07:44 PM.
