CB radio for truck?

[CamoDup]

so i just got a new rig (06 chevy 2500 duramax) and i have been looking to put in a CB radio.  i dont need anything special just something that will work in the backwoods incase an emergency. i have been looking at the cobras and midlands.  im sure the jeepers will have something to say about this.   any suggestions?   

[Boss .300 winmag]

From what little I know about them it's the antenna and tunning of it that matters the most. I had a Wilson 1000 early 90's, worked really good.

[uplandhunter870]

ive heard good things about the cobras few of my buds have cobras and have only said good things.  sorry i cant help more as when i bought my truck it already had a radio in it ( bought it when the winton mill closed up and had a surplus auction)

[fair-chase]

Boss is right the antenna and tuning are the most critical parts. If you are going to only be using it for emergencies in the back country you should look into getting an amplifier for the antenna and getting the frequencies professionally tuned.

[CamoDup]

ya i have heard good things about the wilson antennas.   

[raekmike]

got me a cheap radio shack 40 channel with a nice firestik antanae...

It works really good within a mile or so.....and yes tuning is a must...

[CAMPMEAT]

I've got a Cobra 29 LTD I don't need. I got it last year and took it out of my wrecked truck. $80 and you pay shipping.

[280ackley]

Uniden CB with a MaxRad antenna.

[dscubame]

You may want to PM Whacker1 if he does not respond to this.  He has extensive knowledge and has done much research.  I took his advice and could not be happier.  Extremely inexpensive as well.  You may find the darn antennae is way more than the unit.

[dscubame]

Uniden CB with a MaxRad antenna.

I think this is what Whacker1 set me up with. 

[elkslayer069]

Uniden 520 and a firestick antena. The maxrad antenas sometimes can be a pain because they are harder to tune and sometimes need shorten. With the firesticks you can look on the package and it tells you lenth of coax that that you need, longer the antena the longer the coax.

[huntandjeep]

I got a uniden radio and firestick on my jeep. Im pretty happy with em

[norsepeak]

any radio will work for you, but I'd recommend having it "tuned up"  all of my radios swing at least 12 watts, then tune the antenna perfect and you'll be in good shape.  But if you want to make sure you can get out in an emergency, I'd recommend an amplifier (linear) in the 3-500 watt range.  I have a 380 watt booster in my work truck and I can talk from the top of the hill above my house clear over to I-5 pretty easily. (over 125 miles)  If ya need help getting dialed in call AJ's radio in Yakima, Wa.  He is the man when it comes to radios that get out a long ways.

[Heredoggydoggy]

I had a Midland in my '84 Ranger.  Worked good.  Let it go with the truck.  With cell phones now, it's kinda old school.  Got a pair of FRS/GMRS walkie-talkies for my buddy and I to carry hunting.  I guess CB radios still have a place.  I just never used mine that much.

[Wazukie]

any radio will work for you, but I'd recommend having it "tuned up"  all of my radios swing at least 12 watts, then tune the antenna perfect and you'll be in good shape.  But if you want to make sure you can get out in an emergency, I'd recommend an amplifier (linear) in the 3-500 watt range.  I have a 380 watt booster in my work truck and I can talk from the top of the hill above my house clear over to I-5 pretty easily. (over 125 miles)  If ya need help getting dialed in call AJ's radio in Yakima, Wa.  He is the man when it comes to radios that get out a long ways.

One thing to keep in mind is that any CB that putts out more than 5 watts is not legal to operate in the USA.  Linear amplifiers are also illegal on 11 meters(CB).  If you want something with that kind of power and range I would recommend getting  a HAM license and stay within the law.  ITs easy to get these day's.  Just my