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Handheld / Walkie Talkie CB Radio

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Does anyone here know if a handheld CB radio will work if I connect the vehicle's CB antenna to it, or is the radio tuned / set-up for the "rubber ducky" antenna only? Thank you.
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Does anyone here know if a handheld CB radio will work if I connect the vehicle's CB antenna to it, or is the radio tuned / set-up for the "rubber ducky" antenna only? Thank you.
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It works GREAT. When my Dad and I went from CT to Maine to visit my grandparents I did this during the trip (y)
 
Only issue would be if the rubber ducky on the hand held is not removable. Next issue would be if it is removable but has a screw on thread type attachment or maybe a bnc type connector. You would need some kind of adapter so the PL259 could connect.
 
I use a Cherokee AH100 and a Realistic TRC 226 all the time in the mobile. Because it has SSB as well as a scan function, the Cherokee is my primary. However, the TRC 226 is excellent, too. I'll hook up to the magnetic mount antenna on the car and get out just fine. I've even used them and a TRC 216 or a TRC 234 (both walkie-talkies) as my base radios to the surprise of many.
 
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I use a Cherokee AH100 and a Realistic TRC 226 all the time in the mobile. Because it has SSB as well as a scan function, the Cherokee is my primary. However, the TRC 226 is excellent, too. I'll hook up to the magnetic mount antenna on the car and get out just fine. I've even used them and a TRC 216 or a TRC 234 (both walkie-talkies) as my base radios to the surprise of many.
Do you utilize AA batteries or the vehicle's 12 V outlet?
 
I use a Cherokee AH100 and a Realistic TRC 226 all the time in the mobile. Because it has SSB as well as a scan function, the Cherokee is my primary. However, the TRC 226 is excellent, too. I'll hook up to the magnetic mount antenna on the car and get out just fine. I've even used them and a TRC 216 or a TRC 234 (both walkie-talkies) as my base radios to the surprise of many.

The AH100 was a fun HT to use on SSB...too bad they still aren't made. :(
 
Do you utilize AA batteries or the vehicle's 12 V outlet?

The Cherokee AH 100 comes with an adapter that has both a cigarette lighter plug and a coax connector.

For the TRC 226, I have a tnc coax adapter and a separate cigarette lighter plug.

For the TRC 234, I have a bnc coax adapter and a separate cigarette lighter plug.

For the TRC 216, I have an RCA adapter plug and a separate cigarette lighter plug.
 
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