Newbie Questions

[linearone]

My advice
Get a real CB radio like a cobra 29 or 148. Any flavor, just go buy a new one. Not a 30 year old project.
Go buy an amplifier, don't worry too much about brand etc. Install it well, get a Wilson antenna, roof top or something to mount on a bed rail. Nothing too small. Tune it. Enjoy. Don't waste your time with all the extras. You will never use them.

 

[Courage]

Thanks guys for all of the info. This group is great! I'll post whatever I end up getting. Still trying to decide... To many good options.
Courage

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Too many choices, I know. The President McKinley is a great radio too.

Group President Electronics USA

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[Dr. Frankenstein]

Do not buy a new or NOS 148 with the mic plug on the front of the radio!

The only good 148GTL had the mic plug on the side of the radio .........