Back in the 1990s I used to have a held hand radio, it was not that great but it did its job and I had some good times and great memories with it. Of course when I would use it I would have to sit outside on my roof or out front on the porch. Fridays and Saturdays even Sundays back then we're great. Back throughout the 1990s I think everyone either had a held hand cb or an actual cb in their cars or trucks. Well the 1990s were great back then.

Here in the UK we can get the midland alan 42 which allows access to ALL European frequency sets in AM and FM, basically a 200 plus channel cb! Kicks out 12 watts plus!

@yankee7664

2 жыл бұрын

Richard i have the Midland 75-882 and the Midland Alan 42 they are basically the same radio...one is the Us market version the other is the internacional or European version...( Depending were you use it )...they only have a maximum out power of 4 watts ( i don't know were you see 12 watts out put power )...the only way is to modify the radio...and if you use batteries they will not last moch...you will need to use 12 volt DC to get maybe those 12 watts in AM or FM ( 75-882 can be modify to have 400 ch and also UK FM channels )...one thing that i have not being able to get in the Alan 42..is the frequencys in the display like on the Midland 75-882...the two radios are good for Mobil and hand held operation...

I would think the President Randy FCC should at the very least have a mention on this list.

@guideup7554

Жыл бұрын

I just saw president on amazon..how is it?

@waynetate9895

Жыл бұрын

@@guideup7554 Honestly I can't complain about it. It will never be a mounted unit, or a base unit level of performance. However, it did surprise me with how well it performed for a portable handheld unit, both in range/battery life and in audio quality/ clarity of receive. I would recommend getting the auxiliary antenna for mounting on the car if you are going to put it in a vehicle. It extends the warranty if you buy the radio and the vehicle antenna at the same time. I didn't know that until after I bought the radio and read the manual. The radio has hidden features as well. Sorry it took so long to respond. I don't read email often.

Surprised to not see the President Randy on this list.

I wish someone would make a handheld CB with SSB.

@RealMash

2 жыл бұрын

Albrecht did. I have it over here. Albrecht AE 2990 afs. But you knew that, I guess ;-)

@bernarrcoletta7419

2 жыл бұрын

@@RealMash Yeah, but they’re pretty hard to find.

@yankee7664

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are USB hand held CB radios... Cherokee makes one...( I tested one and made some Dx's contact's whit only 12 watts output power)

@bernarrcoletta7419

2 жыл бұрын

@@yankee7664 Do you know if you can buy them new? I can’t seem to find a place that Carrie’s them else.

@yankee7664

2 жыл бұрын

@@bernarrcoletta7419 check the magnum 1012 is a USB, AM/FM hand held in eBay or Google

President Randy iii is the best CB radio for 2022

I use to like radio shack cb radios. Ssb is great also. I also had cobra 148 gtl modified and peaked.

How is the Randy not on here?

Nice to see how cb has been since I was on air last. I wonder how many still remember their call sign , from back when we still had to get a license. What is your take on the president randy cb ht, with it lithium battery?

@ericketchum4809

Жыл бұрын

Rechargeable batteries are a very bad idea on a device such as this.

The President Randy FCC is far more better radio as hand held radios go.

@WhollyOutdoor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Timothy!

@yankee7664

2 жыл бұрын

The Randy is good but in my experience the 75-882 is better and more practical in emergency's ( i have one since 2007 and it really came Handy 10 years later in Sept 2017 during Huracanes Irma and María when I was in Puerto Rico to use like a Mobil and hand held CB radio )

Heard the mid last year cb fm is now legal in usa,, so we are not just cb am only any more.

I’m really considering Randy II…enough bang for the buck?

@royeastham5277

Жыл бұрын

FCC radio.

@WhollyOutdoor

Жыл бұрын

hi yes, it's great and my current top choice!

I like Randy because it Scans.

@ericketchum4809

Жыл бұрын

The Cobra 50WXST scans and has weather radio. Plus it's a true 12v so it's not completely worthless in a SHF situation like anything with rechargeable only batteries is.

@rickjones6414

Жыл бұрын

@@ericketchum4809 Yes, since posting this I found that Cobra added Scan too, it seems to be the trend these days and will be a deal-breaker with many users when buying CB and Export Mobiles and CB handhelds. ..I enjoy Scan on my Ham radio's and find it vital on mobile CB during travel because there are so few people on local CB, I want to try and catch every transmission I can.

@ericketchum4809

Жыл бұрын

@@rickjones6414 I honestly can't imagine using CB nowadays without the scan either. To me it is vital, especially in a SHF situation we all hope won't come. Take care.

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