>
> Since CB's are regulated to a maximum of 4 watts output, there
> really isn't
> any difference between the $60 Midland and a $150 Cobra. But that's where
> it stops.....(Notice I didn't mention Radio Shack...proprietary CB Mic
> socket...yuck) As for features, if you want weather, side-band
> capability,
> built-in SWR Meter, ect., that's where the differences are. The
> antenna is
> the final decision though, if you don't have a good one, your just a "mud
> duck".
RAdio Shack rigs are Uniden chassis...But yeah those RS sockets suck! But
yes there is a diifence between the $50 rig and the $150 rigs! You just
can't see it.. Compare those two units using an O-Scope, and frequency
counter and you'll see the difference (spurious radiations, and such). Who
you calling "mudduck'???? ;-)
> Hmmm....comparison...well, let's make this easy: Anyone on the
> DML who has
> a CB in their truck, just list the Manufacturer, Price, Model, basic
> features, and what type of antenna...then we'll tally up the
> results to see
> what seems to be the most popular manufacturer. How's that?
>
> What I use:
>
> CB:
> Cobra 21LTD/WX - $89.00
> 40 Channel w/2 weather
> Built in Signal meter
>
> Antenna:
> 4' Firestick - Bedmount
>
>
CB:
Teaberry Stalker IX Export - $325.00 (in 1987)
AM/FM/SSB
80ch standard (modded for -40 and up to ch 104)
AM 4watts (CW) 20watts (modulated w/100% modulation)
FM 12watts
SSB 24 watts
Power Mike:
Cobra noise cancelling power mike.
Antenna:
L'il Wilson by Wilson Antennas
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