Needing new CB i think

[diablokicks]

I have a midland CB radio, its just a small one, but now when i turn it on, i dont see any transmittle bars, when i change the RF/Squelch i can't even get it to sound like static, so i'm pretty sure that its gone bad. What would your suggestion be for a replacement? I don't want to go TOO expensive, but want one that will last.

 

[Stephen]

What would you consider too expensive? I had a bargain basement RadioShack CB for 10 years that I paid $40 for. It was OK as a EJS style CB (just idle chat over a very short distance) but was not very tunable. I recently got a Cobra 75 WX ST and have been very please with it. Extremely compact, quite a few more options than the RadioShack number and not that expensive at $90 from Communication Products in West Valley.

 

[diablokicks]

i wanted to keep it close or below like 1-120

 

[Stephen]

I would recommend the Cobra 75 WX ST then. Several people on RME have them and are pleased.

 

[chadschoon]

I agree on the cobra stephen said... It's nice in a jeep because there is no big box to mount. It's all in the mic.

 

[Chevycrew]

I like the compact cb's

I have the cobra 19 DX III in all of my rigs. I think the current model is the DX IV.

 

[BCGPER]

I've got a good working older Midland here you can have, if you want to come grab it.

 

[rholbrook]

I wouldn't blame it on your CB yet. Check your external connection to your antenae and make sure the rust is cleaned off of it so it has a good ground. I thought the same thing, bought a new radio and had the same problem. Took it to the CB shop in Moab and then guy there cleaned the antenae mount and it was good as new.

 

[diablokicks]

I'll check the connection tomorrow, it had been working all winter and then just stopped. Only reason i'd stay away from the wx st is because i have a PA as well.