Lease truck Radio

[4play]

I drive a small company pick up truck (Colorado). I currently have a PC78Elite/Wilson 1000 mag roof mount & I was thinking of upgrading. I don't have much room, I'd like to get a little more power & SSB.
This one was tuned by Justin Depolis (where'd he go?) & actually does pretty well. If it was my personal truck I'd just add a small amp, but I would like the ability to dabble on SSB.

Requirements are to be able to run on one 10gauge power & ground, no bigger or not much bigger than what I have physically & decent clean umph without an amp. I'm not opposed to an import like a Magnum 257, was also looking at the refurb Galaxy 959 Sparky's has on sale.

 

[hotrod]

galaxy 979,959 are good cbs with ssb but for a little more money
ya can get a magnum 257 or rci 2950 that will give ya more power
and all extra channels.also the texas ranger line has a ssb model 966
i think?thier very good on ssb just no extra channels

 

[W5LZ]

If you want the ability to do SSB then buy a radio that has that mode. I think you are aware of how to go about getting 'more power', so pick the solution that works best for you. As far as that 'leased' vehicle thing goes, as long as what ever you do to change that vehicle shouldn't(?) make any difference as long as you don't harm that vehicle. There are limits to that, and discussing those limits with the 'owner' might be a good idea. And then, maybe not. You're on your own there!
Have fun.
- 'Doc

 

[mechanic]

I would suggest a Uniden PC-122 or Radio Shack TRC-465, always a good radio and not being made anymore. Small in size and good modulation on SSB. Not very modifiable but stable.