Old School CB?

wal mart has a cobra for $34.00, $40 at a truck stop. if you have dual pain windows, do not try to use a thru the glass antenna, trust me on this one.
and all you have to do is ask oncoming truckers the road conditions for assistance.
bumpy

I use a radio shack with compass/weather alert. Just bought a Cobra Marine VFH for my boat with an 8' fiberglass Radio Shack antennae that works well. For the CB, I use a roof mounted magnetic that works well.

Thanks everyone.

Any recommendations on unit, antenna and the like?

I like Midland and Corbra with the weather alert function. I always upgrade the microphone when I buy one. For antenna, I recommend a Wilson. I have the roof mounted with a magnet.

P.S. Which ever antenna you choose, spend a little extra $$ for a good antenna. Makes a big difference in the quality of your reception.

djgarcia wrote:
Thanks everyone.

Any recommendations on unit, antenna and the like?

I like Midland and Corbra with the weather alert function. I always upgrade the microphone when I buy one. For antenna, I recommend a Wilson. I have the roof mounted with a magnet.

I have always used a K-40 with magnetic mount... That has always worked well for me...

DelCamper wrote:
In todays time is a CB radio still useful and if so what set up is recommended and what is the cost for it to be purchased and installed professionally?

yup. our CB is on whenever we're driving. two reasons. first, real-time traffic information that is not dependent on cellular data coverage. sure, another driver has to report the problem but over the years the CB has saved our bacon from being caught up in a traffic jam several times. second, our CB also has a built-in weather alert receiver and that can save your life. so, yes, in our opinion it is well worth having a CB AND using it. some will tell you that the foul language used by some is too much and that's occasionally true especially in cities and around truck stops at night. so when that happens we either turn up the squelch or power off for a few minutes.

a new 40-channel CB with a weather alert function might cost somewhere $75-$100. installation? all depends on how complicated it might be.

WyoTraveler wrote:

Romer1 wrote:
CB is still the best for getting traffic conditions as you travel. Don't know of any traffic apps that come close.

My "maps" on android shows red, or yellow for tfc condx. Outside of cities there isn't much tfc.

How about the accident that just happened 2 miles ahead of you?

Better yet, how about telling you there's a problem with your MH, trailer, toad?

Thanks everyone.

Any recommendations on unit, antenna and the like?

I like Midland and Corbra with the weather alert function. I always upgrade the microphone when I buy one. For antenna, I recommend a Wilson. I have the roof mounted with a magnet.

Romer1 wrote:
CB is still the best for getting traffic conditions as you travel. Don't know of any traffic apps that come close.

My "maps" on android shows red, or yellow for tfc condx. Outside of cities there isn't much tfc.

bshpilot wrote:

Romer1 wrote:
CB is still the best for getting traffic conditions as you travel. Don't know of any traffic apps that come close.

A CB does little for traffic (in my experience) - hell you can't even get a good cop report any more....that said i STILL have one, but other than knowing whats caused the stop after I'm stopped thats about all its good for.

any cb shop will install the radio for you either for free (if you buy it from them) or for a small fee.

my suggestion - if you want realtime (verified) and accurate reporting, you should install and become familiar w/ an application called WAZE !

WAZE is FREE - Learn more HERE --> https://www.youtube.com/user/WazeGPS1

we use waze when traveling.. problem is cell service. On like t-mobile service can be 2g, on the interstate :( which is slow.. You can literally out run the updates to map. It is somewhat helpful to see ahead but on the road with trucks you can talk to someone going the other direction and get good intel on traffic ahead..

a good CB along with waze is a good combo

Thanks everyone.

Any recommendations on unit, antenna and the like?