You didn't "ramble on", you made an excellent video, simple straightforward talk about this radio.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it's hard not to ramble, lol
@BeNice5244 ай бұрын
3 years later and still the best review 👍
@SpringerOwl4 ай бұрын
I drove up to Dallas from Austin the other day and it was rain and lightning most of the way. I wanted more lead info and decided I needed a cb for this length of trip and Jeeping. I got this one. This was the most useful video on this radio I found. Thank you.
@GratefulTexan Жыл бұрын
I got off the road 12 years ago and started driving for a lumber company delivering lumber to new housing projects. Considering the places I go, having a cb radio is literally pointless. But recently with the housing market crashing down to all but a stop, my boss decided to have me deliver loads Monday for the department that goes out further. The place they have me going is Garland, and I'll be coming from Cresson (SW of Ft Worth). I do NOT want to drive in Dallas without a cb, so I wanted to get a handheld. This way when I get back to my own department, I can just store the cb and not have to leave it in the company truck. Your review of this really helped out, and I think it will do for me what I want it to do.
@AJStClair-fj5fv2 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased that same radio kit from a pawn shop for $30 bucks... I'm more of a SSB guy but yeah, I was more than willing to buy it for that price! It works great. I even hooked it up to my Stryker antenna and crystal clear 10 miles away!
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Good deal! I'm still using mine, i changed from Wilson magnet mount to stryker magnet mount but didn't see a huge difference but still doing what i need it to do. Thank you for your comment
@AJStClair-fj5fv2 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer I went with the Stryker because it looks cool. No difference between any other mobile antenna... Other than the larger the whip the more tree's you have to watch for! I run 10 meter radio but that little guy is an awesome radio for short range comms... :)
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Yea, i just recently noticed it lights up blue when i key up
@u.s.militia76822 жыл бұрын
Can you run this unit on the power cord alone or do you need to have the batteries in it as well?
@llkwildcattt2 жыл бұрын
So, you talked ten miles on one Watt ? I bet you love Joe Biden also. Your a liar , no doubt.
@MarkAdler-tk9pi7 ай бұрын
Great video. I am also a big Cobra handheld CB. I got an external mike for it. Also, I use rechargeable batteries. I have a huge antenna on top of my car. This is super useful when talking to truckers going the other way when there is a road emergency to find out what is going on. I love taking long cross country trips for pleasure.
@Natedz6 ай бұрын
Does the range suffer because it’s a handheld?
@CarlOblanderАй бұрын
Watch the video!
@carlcomanche566425 күн бұрын
Hi there from chickasha Oklahoma hay I watched the video on KZfaq and I went an bought one an it was a good idea thanks for telling me to get one I'm glade I did it keeps me in contact with friends and truckers friends
@minionay10 ай бұрын
This is by far the best review of a product I've seen on KZfaq. Thank you
@joeframo33473 жыл бұрын
Really cool set up I get it I understand what you're talking about and you can hide that radio or take it with you you don't have to worry about so many breaking in your truck and stealing your radio there's a lot of advantages with it thank you for sharing the video is great really appreciate that
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Thank you for your Comment
@Long-nd8bq3 жыл бұрын
In my car I have a Uniden PRO401HH hand held with the same BNC to PL-259 connectors you have, and the Wilson Little Wil antenna. I had a cheap Scoshe magnet mount antenna but the SWR's were so high I could only listen or else I'd risk burning out my radio. I just made a 4700 mile road trip across the US and back but I didn't get much range from the cheap antenna. I just got the Wilson antenna today and I heard people talking 8-10 miles up the highway from where I was. The CB came in handy on my road trip, we got directions to bypass an accident that had traffic at a stand still and also the trucks called out a few police that were not visible until you passed them. Even Waze didn't have those cops marked. I wish I would have had this better Wilson antenna on my trip. In my truck I have a PRO505XL and a firestik mounted to the front fender with a hood channel mount. The only problem with these hand helds is they are weak. Mine is .5 watt on low and 1 watt on high. Not much range to get out. I plan to put a small Radioddity CB-27 in my car since it has more power than these hand held radios do. These are good in a pinch or if you are in a rental, or let a buddy borrow it when he is driving near you so you can keep in contact.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Yea, I'd like to put my connex in truck but im concerned about it interfering with electronics in the truck also worried it would get stolen.
@ozzmann3217 Жыл бұрын
I got a cb from a buddy who passed away and I hope to get it working soon, but I bought one of these for work going in and out of mines gotta have communication cb and I believe this is the best choice for that specific reason or application.. learned a lot here thanks for the video this def helped just received my hand held literally today so haven’t played with it much
@CFarmer Жыл бұрын
I hope it works out really good for you
@Zack-xl6ph Жыл бұрын
Cb radio inside a mine? How does the signal work inside one that’s wild
@Britspence3813 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the objective review with real-life experience input. I agree with you on the portability advantage of the hand-held. Rechargeable batteries are nice, I've had good luck with AA ni-cads.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for the comment. I still haven't changed to rechargeable batteries yet but using it every day plugged and still like it. Thanks for watching!
@dannygregg39063 жыл бұрын
CB Radios are a very valuable tool. I think they should be mandatory for Truck drivers. They can be life saving. Thanks for the video.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way. Wish i had a way to mount a more permanent setup in my pickup but haven't figured it out yet. Thank you for commenting
@JerryPaullll2 жыл бұрын
just bought this today havent heard anyone or any truckers yet :x and we get alot of those around here
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I'm still using mine but i don't have magnet mount antenna anymore. I still hear and talk on it but around a half a mile seems to be the max
@JayP7.622 жыл бұрын
I ran a uniden pro401hh hand held to a mag mount wilson 1000 for a little bit. Actually did really good for a $50 hand held. Glad it came with a 12v car plug. It will go through batteries if you talk a lot. If you don’t want to mount a radio or antenna this is a great option. That new hand held president has that comes with a rechargeable battery and basically everything you need to hook it up to you car is a great option also. What matters the most is the antenna. The Wilson little will does good for its size. But since you’re going with a magnet mount and it’s not going to be there permanently you might as well go for the mag mount Wilson 1000. I’ve had both the little will and currently have the 1000. There is a pretty big difference between the two. The receive is a lot better and gets out a little further also.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I changed to a striker and it's better than the little will. I'll have to give the Wilson 1000 a try
@bucknakedbullfrog Жыл бұрын
I have a Uniden 401 on the way and already had the roof mount antenna and adapter. I like the simpleness of the Uniden 401. It will be used for road trips maybe twice a year. I didnt want to spend a lot for something that wont get used very often.
@JayP7.62 Жыл бұрын
@@bucknakedbullfrog Just make sure you still tune your antenna SWR. Of course you’ll need a external meter cause that handheld doesn’t have one built in. But other than that it will work as good as any other stock 4w cb radio.
@camronfitzsimmons95272 жыл бұрын
I was hesitant to watch this.... but glad I did. Great info and great talking points
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@maximusmeridius1272 Жыл бұрын
Man, very educational! I am a full-time RVer and got caught on a two lane highway where a horse trailer pulled by a pick-up jack knifed in the mountains. Both rigs were pinned between rocks on both sides of the highway. They had to get another horse trailer up there, offload the horses, before they could even start working on removing the vehicles. 3 hours later!!! traffic was finally moving again. Turns out the driver had a medical emergency so they had to deal with that as well. THAT was the day I decided to get a handheld CB because for 3 hours I knew nothing. Fortunately I was hanging out in the RV waiting to hear traffic move again. So now I have a handheld CB and can't wait to use it. I'm watching videos to learn all I can. So question, you pulled off the stubby antenna and put a coaxial cable on the antenna mount -where does that cable go to? (An antenna on the roof of your truck? If so, I would have liked to see that.
@krisraps2 жыл бұрын
Don`t Touch The Antenna While You Are Tranceiving, It's Not Good for the Range or interference, Maybe You Ain`t Getting That Problem. With Your Setup, But I Always Have It. Such A Cool And Informative Video! You can Use That radio As A Car radio, So Brilliant
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AJ-qn6gd2 жыл бұрын
Hi from the U.K. I’m contemplating a similar set up to yours with a President Randy 111 and a K40 mag mount so it can be moved between my truck and my wife’s Subaru can also use on my ATV. Good informative vid, thanks 👍🏻🇬🇧
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i hope it works good for you. I've had radios that would teach further but i love how simple and mobile this is
@jfrphoto012 жыл бұрын
The rubber ducky antenna is basically a dummy load and is the worst possible antenna to use. A good mag mount antenna (lil Will for example) would be the best. And yes, you should still check your match, even with a walkie talkie! The average real world output of most CB walkies is around 1/2 watt on low and 2 to 3 watts on high. All that said, this is a really good video!
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i appriciate it
@jameselledge69313 жыл бұрын
Wow what a miracle it didnt use 12volt till hit the key genius right there ty would never guess the 12v only works with the 12 turned on thanks homeboy
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I hear y'a, glad you got it straightened out.. hope it does ya good
@joeframo33473 жыл бұрын
Yeah you can get nine double A rechargeables and you all you have to do is charge them up yeah plus you can run it with the cigarette lighter adapter it's pretty cool radio thank you for sharing
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
yea,it works pretty good. i have a connex 33 i have used the past few trips and while its stronger on the talk and receive its too big and bulky for me in the pickup
@camelshark69 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your video solidified my justification for getting this radio before the trip to Lake Tahoe!
@alexanderweaver48383 жыл бұрын
Good advice. I received mine today and will be using it during my travels.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Good deal, i hope it works good for you!
@PhilG9993 жыл бұрын
Was big in CB back in the day. Did twin co phased duals on one car. Right off the back bumper on top of the tailpipes! Tuning SWR was tricky! Two HQ27s. QDs. Um, and I didn't say I had a 35W linear... ;)
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@PhilG9993 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer Also cool is the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP I drive now has a 40ch SSB rig I custom installed in the dash (hidden underneath the ashtray in the back, only the faceplate shows) with a custom made antenna mount over the right tailpipe (1/4" x 1.25" aluminum) with QDs so I can switch antennas. It's strong enough to hold a 9' SS whip at highway speeds (but I only use the 9' for fixed coms). 2005 Grand Prix GT2 uses the Midland rig in your vid with a mag mount ant. Got the ext speak/mic for it too! Love the radio BTW! AND learned a few things about it watching your vid! I had a Rat Shack unit for years that looks nearly identical (probably rebranded Midland rig) it finally died and I got the new one. Also I have a 40 ch SSB base at home with a 1/4 wave ground plane. And either a D-104 or Turner Super Sidekick depending on the mood I'm in at the time! ;)
@iitzDiRTY3 жыл бұрын
Im about to start mentoring students on my truck, I already have a CB Setup on my truck. I think I’m gonna grab one of these to use for verbal commands when I’m outside the truck helping them backup, in addition to hand signals.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I think it would work great for that. I have 2 and one is not being used. If i had a way to get it to you I'd be happy to give it to you. Do you have Instagram?
@iitzDiRTY3 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer that’s a really nice offer & very kind of you. I appreciate it! Unfortunately I am not on any form of social media. I was born in 85, last generation of kids who grew up playing outside. I’m a 35yr old dinosaur who is, stuck in my ways, I guess. I saw a handheld cobra in the Love‘s (not sure the exact model) it was only $60 & I probably have enough points accumulated to get it for free or next to it. Thanks again for the thoughtfulness though, god bless you.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Anytime! Thank you for your comments!
@karlkelly9005 Жыл бұрын
I just got one today, and I am happy that I came across your channel.
@johnm45792 жыл бұрын
I have 90 degrees right angle antenna adopter works good so not to bend cable to top of radio, good info video.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dcsbeats739 Жыл бұрын
You people are so informative
@kwyer19633 жыл бұрын
I very much appreciate the content you are providing and its very helpful to get such good info from a professional driver.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rkdesrochers Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing! I needed to see this, because I just got one.
@mark3513 жыл бұрын
BNC to SO-239 adapter. Those rubber duck antennas are great for surviving getting whacked on things but are just about the worst possible antennas. Getting the antenna outside the vehicle will be a big improvement even if you use the included rubber duck with a mag mount. A normal size CB antenna will give even better performance.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
i agree,worked good for me for about a year now.about ready for a change
@joeframo33473 жыл бұрын
And I also like the radiology 27 it's real compact and small and it's got a cigarette lighter adapter I think you would like that one too it's a tiny mobile 4 in x 4 in
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I'll have to check it out, Thank you!
@robm61553 жыл бұрын
Great video I just picked up one using your affiliate link, I hope you see that 18 cents👊🏼
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it. Lol
@stevenwalter12553 жыл бұрын
I use the same set up. Walki Talki cb with a magnetic mount. Stryker a10 antenna I've gotten up to 6 miles away when I'm parked.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I'm not sure what happened to my setup. I started getting less and less distance until it pretty much quit getting out at all
@philc.92802 жыл бұрын
Hi, saw your video as I needed something smaller in my crowded half-ton Frontier pick up. I was concerned about your comment that even the Wilson antenna gave you only a mile or two transmitting distance. Technically that shouldn't be the case as the specs say it's a full 4 watts which is the maximum legal power for any CB radio. I still went ahead to purchase it through the Cobra site for only $89 as you said. I think you may need to check the SWR and adjust your Wilson to match the Cobra better. I fully expect this to perform as well as a full-size CB with my K40 magnet mount antenna after I adjust the SWR. Transmission propagation can be tricky. If your in a hilly or mountainous area expect little results. Even the type of vehicle makes a big difference. My bigger pickup truck has more metal under the antenna so my understanding is that the ground plane is better as opposed to a small subcompact car.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I think you're right. I swapped the old Wilson for a stryker and it did better but i never really got it dialed in. I got tired of pulling the magnet off going thru carwash and few other places. I just have the radio with short stock antena now and it's ok but not a lot of range. Helps in traffic jams
@philc.92802 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer Just fyi.... the magnet base can stay on the car as you can just unscrew the mast part. I have to do it every time I pull the truck out of the garage. I'm just used to doing it.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried that. I had about a week i was constantly taking it on and off and got aggravated and took it completley off
@nikkolaus2 жыл бұрын
wish you had talked more about the buttons and knobs... I have one but don't know much about the ways to use it.. good review though on optional accessories
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I've thought about doing another review focused more on just the radio.
@marshal710210 ай бұрын
Just got mine too and it is very handy and reliable
@gentrythomas13 жыл бұрын
I run this same setup but with a president New York pre-tuned antenna and it does pretty good.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I bet it does.That sounds like a nice setup!
@marcosablan2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm at TA in Morris and they have the exact one you got so I wanted to look it up.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I still use mine everyday. It's not a big radio by any means but it does what i need it to. Hope you enjoy yours. I came through Morris last night
@marcosablan2 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer can you guide me to a good antenna to put on the truck. That's cool you were just here. First time for me
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I used the little will magnet mount and it was ok then i got a striker magnet mount and it was a lot better but not as good as a hard mounted antenna
@zachbender7607 Жыл бұрын
you should really use a BNC to SO239 PIGTAIL adapter, this route that you have can put strain on the BNC connector on the radio, and break the solder connection.
@christyofbattlebornbelievers Жыл бұрын
thank you for the review! much needed info!
@CFarmer Жыл бұрын
Hope it helped
@bobcatcomms3 жыл бұрын
Great video, all the best from Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
O WOW! thank you!
@Overlook-Valley-homestead3 жыл бұрын
great job man, made me go outside install a cb in my truck! also i gotta get a straw hat too, lol
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Il get ya one
@smashbeans3 жыл бұрын
Very cool,I got a midland 75-822 hand held and I'm waiting for president randy fcc...
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
the setup in the video has done me good but lately its been lacking a little.thinking about making a change myself
@smashbeans3 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer I actually want to build a base station but I'm still trying to figure all that out
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I had one years ago.
@rdiehl78092 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Answering questions I have.
@lemuelwilliamsiii7918 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video, thanks
@reddot1sh0t643 ай бұрын
Very helpful and informative video!
@whisper77843 ай бұрын
Yea i love it.
@mohamedalli16212 жыл бұрын
thanks
@mitchh67023 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! great advice thanks for sharing. Appreciate the links, too.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cessealbeach3 жыл бұрын
Good Information and very nicely delivered. Thank You
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@andrewdrake12113 жыл бұрын
So I've bought the same one for the exact same reasons portable!!! I've been using the mag mount that came with ...looking for seriously good antenna
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
For some reason mine kept loosing distance so i changed to the stryker magnet mount but didn't notice much difference
@chrisdick98603 жыл бұрын
Nice setup ! You should also get an Rm Italy Kl - 35 to go between your handheld and antenna it'll give you about 50 watts of transmit power , it'll help ya get out on the radio farther
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome
@navagatingthroughthebeasts29083 жыл бұрын
I did buy one & the magnet mount, but I think I need to go with the Wilson. Thank you
@RadioMalopolska2 жыл бұрын
Today we have 2k21 .. but in euroope CB and Habdheld CB are very important like Emcom for normally people. In polish mountiain we have 7 channel like Mountain info . On europe is more Parrot and Links Internet gates . CB--internet--CB . Handheld is Sure . Many people have 19 channel on the road . 16 on the offroad 4x4=16 . 9 channel Ham radio amateurs RX like Emergency CQ ... CB handheld is Alive in Europe .. we have to crossbander CB/ UHf /VHF on the high buildings or Mountain like Tatra or Karpatia. CB is alive from 1970's to Today . 73!
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Absolutley, i know cb is very valuable to me but i had no idea they were still used all over a much as they are
@RedLink272 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to get one of these (or the most recent version anyway) to lend to my buddies when need be to communicate with the mobile unit in my car.. but man oh man, they're like $175 at Canadian Tire.. that's in CAD of course but Jesus I don't know if I could justify paying that much.. I'll just stick with the used stuff I have for now. Just ordered a male RCA-to-female UHF adapter to use my old Realistic walkie talkie with a mobile antenna
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Yea, they have their purpose but seems like everything getting so expensive
@davegeorge9538 Жыл бұрын
Good tips, appreciate the real world advice, great content
@JupiterOrbiter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information looking to get one for my truck doing overnight.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Anytime, hope it helped
@shawnkelly53742 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the advices Great video
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@michaelroot60643 жыл бұрын
I have a Midland handheld hooked up to a wilson 1000 on the balcony on my 4th floor apt I can talk to people at the truck stop 10 miles away
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
My setup would only do 2.5 miles tops on a good day and seems to be getting shorter over time
@michaelroot60643 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer I mean I can talk to the truck stop 10 miles away you can hear some pretty interesting stuff at truck stops at night
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, i misunderstood. Lol I'm sure you do. No telling what you'll hear
@fintonmainz78452 жыл бұрын
Some excellent information there. Thanks.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you for your comment!
@teriturcotte94382 жыл бұрын
In Canada I just paid 250. For the cobra road trip. No where’s near 89.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
O dang, that's crazy
@kishascape2 жыл бұрын
I like the original 38WXST handheld better. Thankfully president makes the Randy handheld now. Amazing little rig.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'll have to check that out
@kishascape11 ай бұрын
@@CFarmerit's FM now so even better. The range on it even just using included duck is very surprising.
@roypatterson78662 жыл бұрын
We use a 19 meter Ham Radio also have CB
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
I used to run a 2970 ranger in my younger days. Loved that radio until it was stolen. If i remember right it was a ham converted
@gayleodonnell7982 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very Helpful.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@miked448 Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for being the awsome dude to explain how I can get my cheap ass cb a little more rangento talk to
@kvncbl2 жыл бұрын
Very good video thank you sir.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kurtp53794 ай бұрын
I hope after three years you have found the Midland 75-822 handheld is the way to go. It has a dual pigtail connection with a cigarette lighter plug and PL256 adapter for connecting to an external antenna. Operates very easily, just get a good mag mount antenna like the, Wilson 1000, K40, or Tram 3500 to get max range. So far I have been using a K30 antenna for a number of year's and can get across town with no problem.
@bryanyoutubechannel2 жыл бұрын
Very good presentation.
@armandosalinas6583 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great 👍 video
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FeckAO33 жыл бұрын
Ty for this informative video
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, thank you
@EduardAnton7183 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you ✊
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment!
@ToddleyProductions3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I am trying to decide if I want to go with this setup or a cobra 18wxst ii. I was originally leaning towards that radio but now that I found this one with the antenna. I might go with this one since it’s portable.i just want it in my pickup truck. Not a semi.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
It's still working good for me. Portability is still the best part of it. Completley out and in another vehicle in 5 mins
@incarnadinelifestyle2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I enjoyed the video. If you have a channel you prefer to use, let us know. I've been finding number 6 and number 19 fun to listen to.
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! i will but i usually stay on 19
@mikel1044Ай бұрын
Thank you. This helped answer some questions I had about mine. So does it only work while connected to the 12v? Because mine doesn't work on battery only.
@brentp16303 жыл бұрын
Super Helpful!
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
So glad!
@alexhauser5043 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@CFarmer Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jarrythskeen83363 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Yes Sir
@mr.tennessee3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah I need one
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I like it
@bryancooley42502 жыл бұрын
Good presentation
@roydavis19552 жыл бұрын
Just got a president randy, 4 watts, smaller and rechargeable
@CFarmer2 жыл бұрын
That's a good looking radio. Let me know how it does. I may have to try one myself
@roydavis19552 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer seems to get out about the one you described, just tried it in my truck so far, talked to a guy behind me about 1/2 a mile, I think it would do better if he would have been in front of me, by truck I'm taking about a semi with a sleeper. My coax is to short to connect to my antenna and be able to talk, probably going to get a mic for it then I can connect and be able to try it, my thinking was 4 watts, same as cb, got it out of curiosity
@imanafrikan3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, and thanks for the links.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@imanafrikan3 жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer your welcome , my cb will be here in 2 days, again thanks man.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it,ii have a friend that just ordered one too.i would buy it again
@nicklikesradio2 жыл бұрын
Get a speaker mic for it.
@edmiera35833 жыл бұрын
Thanks good info
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@maddog57ful3 жыл бұрын
Good Video Man.
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidvaughan27063 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Thx
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, Thank you for the comment
@CotterDaly10 күн бұрын
Haven’t been able to find any info about how the magnetic mount antenna is wired. Is it hard wiring that has to be installed (do I have to drill?)
@VailSkateSupply1 Жыл бұрын
12 rechargeable AA batteries cost about 40 bucks. You can’t buy only 9.
@MashmanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Can you do part 2 with your antenna install?
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I can try, pretty busy until after New Year's. It's just a lil Will Wilson magnet mount. I stuck it in center, ran coax in the door and connected to cb.i will try to make one soon
@peterlepore27263 жыл бұрын
they should put external mic jacks on them
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I had forgot about it but it had external mic and external speaker. Im going to have to look into getting one
@candyhr4152 Жыл бұрын
How far will I be able to talk to someone? Can I talk to someone real far away?
@sardonic_smile_8752 Жыл бұрын
Does this model have a caddy you can mount in the truck? Glad you mentioned the RF to BNC adapter.
@BeNice5244 ай бұрын
Is it ok to run the coax from the roof mount on the side of the door and close it or will that damage the cable and reception?
@tylerdean9803 жыл бұрын
Adapter looks like BNC --> SO-239. Nice setup. Do you use SSB at all, or is CB radio more a utility on the road for you?
@CFarmer3 жыл бұрын
I haven't used ssb in years. I just put this together for something quick, cheap and portable. My last good setup was a Ranger 2950 with a 250 Texas Star but it was stolen. I wanted to keep this easy ro hide
@brandon5330 Жыл бұрын
How do you run wire for intena. Out the window???
@CFarmer Жыл бұрын
I closed the back passenger door on it
@kreepshow13 Жыл бұрын
Great information in this vid...thank you, TRUCKERS. Is there a way to test the mic on these? I keep asking for radio check and get no response. This is when I have the rooftop antenna hooked up as well. Thanks"
@CFarmer Жыл бұрын
Thank you, the only way I know of is to have another radio close by. I don't know of a way to test it by itself
@kreepshow13 Жыл бұрын
@@CFarmer right, thats the problem. Nobody I know has a radio. Thank you :-)
@samn5362Ай бұрын
How do you set the squelch on it. do you want it quiet or to have static