The reliability of the digital Unidens is well-appreciated by the truck drivers of my acquaintance. As the 980 model is AM/SSB it’s a radio where spending a lot more doesn’t gain the user that much more. (Not that nicer radios don’t exist; not the point).
It’s the most basic radio to recommend, IMO, as lack of SSB is having wasted money on something without.
Paired with:
1). RM ITALY KL203 70W (true) cigarette pack-sized amp that will run off of a semi tractor factory 15A CB radio power supply; and,
2) WEST MOUNTAIN RADIO CLEAR-SPEAKER that makes digital signal noise filtration a reality for non-HAM transceivers. (Also available as a stand-alone unit between radio & speaker).
- creates a package that WILL outperform the more expensive radios in regards hearing signals covered by noise, plus enough wattage to be heard when mobile (with less than ideal antennas in mobile installs) and does NOT require new power cable runs.
Given that a 980 is on sale at AMAZON today at $100, the addition of the two other items described brings the package to $375.00.
A Stryker 955 would require the WM speaker to be competitive and that package would cost $600.
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