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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cstainton, May 27, 2009.

  1. May 27, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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    cstainton

    cstainton [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What do you think the best CB radio is? Which do you get the most for what you pay.?
     
  2. May 27, 2009 at 9:31 PM
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    ajviper7

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    As far as quality goes, I think it's hard to beat a Cobra.
     
  3. May 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM
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    Someone want to get a group buy together? ha
     
  4. May 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM
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    Hotdog

    Hotdog My hair is all natural Moderator

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    I can't tell...you're kidding, right?

    you can get a cheap cobra for $30 off of Amazon.
     
  5. May 27, 2009 at 9:34 PM
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    cstainton

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    yeah but i dont want the lowest quality....
     
  6. May 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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  7. May 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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    cobra 148 ..nice set of features..i have one in my semi truck. But its all how you tune the cb and antenna. Read the directions on the cb and you can trip the antenna to make it work right for your cb
     
  8. May 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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    JimBeam

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    you can buy a cheap radio and be fine...buy a good antenna
     
  9. May 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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    Okay how much do the antennas run for? im new with all the CB radio stuff but its a good idea to have one when you are 4-wheelin..
     
  10. May 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
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    JimBeam

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    i have no idea...never bought one...got mine for free
     
  11. May 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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  12. May 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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    you can have any ol' cheapo CB you want..it's a good quality antenna and one that's properly tuned that makes a decent CB, plus having a decent mic will make a difference
     
  13. May 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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    cstainton

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    Sweet thats what i was looking for thanks alot.
     
  14. May 27, 2009 at 9:53 PM
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    Happy to help.:thumbsup:
     

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