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Hand held CB radios, worth considering?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cr47524, Oct 7, 2015.

  1. Oct 7, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    looking at installing a CB and have come across many different configurations. What I haven't seen is anyone running something like the
    $100 midland 75-822 40 channel cb-way radio
    midland 75-822. My thoughts are to run power to it w an antina in the truck so that I have the range but also the flexibility to use it stand alone. Anyone doing this? Pictures and descriptions if you got Them.
     
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  2. Oct 7, 2015 at 6:18 PM
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    Here's the link-https://midlandusa.com/product/75-822cb-radio/
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2015 at 6:54 PM
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    I don't have Midland but I always carry with me my Cobra 36st.
    It looks like this one.
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    I have regular Midland in the truck but I have handheld for when I am outside the truck.
    Handled is not mounted or anything. Just running on batteries.
    They are not bad I don't think they have as good power as installed CB ( I could be wrong and new CB's could be way better). So I would get one in the truck and have handheld just as the backup.
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:12 PM
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    I found a Cobra (I think) handheld with all the accessories under the seat of a used truck I bought years ago. Its probably an 80s to mid 90s model. Its behind the seat of my Taco now but I don't have a clue how well it works. Guess its just for lookin at and giving me a false sense of security. :)
     
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  5. Oct 8, 2015 at 3:17 AM
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    I have a hand held, range sucks. Good if you can see them. Past that. ...not so much.
     
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    Thanks for the info. Anyone know where I can find step by step instructions for running power inside the center console for the radio on a gen 2 truck?
     
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