Hand held CB radio??

[Capt Eddie]

I have thought of getting some hand held CB radios for uses in different trucks and hiking activities. Are there good Hand held radios? What are some good radios.

 

[DarioCarrera]

The only one I have ever used and I could Say was worth the money or or trouble would be the MIDLAND 75-822. A few friends of mine have it and Pretty good! DO not expect great things out of it given the size of the antenna. On a vehicle with an external antenna its a pretty good equipment for its size.

Im not much of a hiker, I believe for that type of activity you'd be better suited having FRS/GMRS radios like the Midland GXT1000VP4.

 

[gary in ohio]

For the very limited range you will get out of them you better of with FRS or MURS. CB handhelds tend to be physically large, are battery hogs, tend to have very poor antenna and range is very limited with the built in antenna. Unless you need to interact with mobile/base CB's your better off with anther option.

If your need a CB then the MIDLAND 75-822. is a nice combo, portable with a mobile power supply.

 

[Karma]

HI,
I hate hand-held CB's for all the reasons mentioned above. Why not consider FRS units instead? They are cheap, small and work pretty well. I carry a pair in my Jeep so that if I link up with someone who does not have a radio, I can loan them one of mine.

I strongly support solid vehicle to vehicle communications.

Sparky

 

[Rallyroo]

My friend had a handheld CB and the range was crap. A total distance of about five car lengths then the signal dropped like a rock. Switching out the stock antenna for an aftermarket one helped slightly. If you're set on CB get a mobile. Else I agree, get a FRS handheld.

 

[shogun]

Maybe its just a short-range temp use when everyone else in the convoy is CB and you want to stay in touch. In which case he wouldnt care much about overall range/quality?