Lets Talk CB Radios

Fielder · Dec 10, 2014

So i'm now in the market for a cheap CB radio setup as everyone i'm offroading with round here has them now in there Landies . My budget all in is around £100 mark, What should i be looking for? there is a lot of cheap ones on ebay for around £60 but I'm always a little wary of these.

Any brands i should be looking at?

Thanks.

blue beasty · Dec 10, 2014

Try sticking 'radio' into search. Lots of advice going back years

blackstrat · Dec 10, 2014

blue beasty said:
Try sticking 'radio' into search. Lots of advice going back years

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Yoyodyne · Dec 11, 2014

Try this for a start

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FZZ7ye7h8

Pikey · Dec 11, 2014

Google thunderpole or 4x4cb.com

winchman · Dec 13, 2014

Always found this bloke to be cheap and good
Communication Eleven Homepage - UK CB Radio Specialists - Expert Advice, Competitive Prices & knowledgeable staff, Est 1996
This is a good set up for £78, remember its brand new just make sure you know how to SWR the aerial
Package Deals & Starter Packs - 4x4 Packages - BasicPLUS Offroader : 4x4 - TTi TCB-550 Package Deal

SteDisco · Dec 13, 2014

winchman said:
Always found this bloke to be cheap and good
Communication Eleven Homepage - UK CB Radio Specialists - Expert Advice, Competitive Prices & knowledgeable staff, Est 1996
This is a good set up for £78, remember its brand new just make sure you know how to SWR the aerial
Package Deals & Starter Packs - 4x4 Packages - BasicPLUS Offroader : 4x4 - TTi TCB-550 Package Deal

I'm also in the market for a CB, is that fella still going? I know the website is still up and running, just wondered if anyone has bought anything recently?

winchman · Dec 13, 2014

SteDisco said:
I'm also in the market for a CB, is that fella still going? I know the website is still up and running, just wondered if anyone has bought anything recently?

I bought some mounts etc earlier in the year, he was helpful and fast delivery

SteDisco · Dec 13, 2014

That'll do, cheers!

winchman · Dec 15, 2014

SteDisco said:
That'll do, cheers!

Let us know how you get on

SteDisco · Dec 15, 2014

Well I ordered a Midland CB package off 4x4cb Sunday morning (yesterday), received a completely hand written (not automated) email this evening explaining that it has been dispatched today via CityLink and should be with me tomorrow, with instructions on how to SWR it and various other helpful links. So looking to be a dam good service fingers crossed!

Davevx · Dec 16, 2014

SteDisco said:
Well I ordered a Midland CB package off 4x4cb Sunday morning (yesterday), received a completely hand written (not automated) email this evening explaining that it has been dispatched today via CityLink and should be with me tomorrow, with instructions on how to SWR it and various other helpful links. So looking to be a dam good service fingers crossed!

What is meant by "Swr?"

Grebby · Dec 16, 2014

Standing Wave Ratio.

See here

Davevx · Dec 16, 2014

Grebby said:
Standing Wave Ratio.

See here

Cheers mate.... Sounds massively complicated that!

SteDisco · Dec 16, 2014

Received today, 2 days after ordering, would recommend to anyone!

Davevx · Dec 17, 2014

Have you got the aerial etc with it?

winchman · Dec 17, 2014

SteDisco said:
Received today, 2 days after ordering, would recommend to anyone!

Thanks for the update, its nice to know when some one gets good service

winchman · Dec 17, 2014

Davevx said:
Cheers mate.... Sounds massively complicated that!

Once you have seen it done its easy, one common mistake is having the base of the aerial near a roof rack etc
More info here
Advice Pages , How To Use An SWR Meter
Loads of info on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy3oq8hOQmk

SteDisco · Dec 17, 2014

Davevx said:
Have you got the aerial etc with it?

Got Midland CB, mic, fixing brackets, large aerial, roofrack mount, aerial cable, all the measly sum of £94 delivered

Landyfox · Dec 18, 2014

SteDisco said:
Got Midland CB, mic, fixing brackets, large aerial, roofrack mount, aerial cable, all the measly sum of £94 delivered

Spot on!!

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