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Offline NUXJR

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Handheld CBs?
« on: April 29, 2009, 08:21:28 AM »
Any opinions ;D.  Looks like I'm gunna need a CB of some sort if the kids & I will be joining any trail rides.  No room to 'mount' anything so prolly gunna have to go handheld.

Thanks!!

Offline BlackYJ

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Re: Handheld CBs?
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2009, 08:29:39 AM »
I used to use a handheld and it was decent for trail runs but not much range on them.  I one I had could be connected to an external antenna
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Offline Spinalguy

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Re: Handheld CBs?
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2009, 09:29:58 AM »
loved mine.
once i hooked it up to a normal antenna set up it worked MUCH better. i left the cable and antenna attatched but could detach cb and cb plugin.
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Offline NUXJR

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Re: Handheld CBs?
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2009, 09:32:19 AM »
Thanks guys!!

Bin doin' some smurfing on the net & kinda like this one: http://www.midlandradio.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=3108

Kinda looks like it would work much like the all-in-one Cobra unit but still be portable ;).

What do yous think?

Offline JohnB

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Re: Handheld CBs?
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2009, 10:31:03 AM »
I have a 75-822.  Works great.  I use it for talking to trucks when you get out to spot.  It also can be used to lend to someone that does not have a radio.  As long as you are close, it works OK.

Offline cuzican

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Re: Handheld CBs?
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2009, 06:54:09 PM »
I have a Midland 75-785 which is the version down from the one you are looking at.

Works well - I use it to stay in contact with my wife when she decides she has had enough and it is time to get out and walk ;D
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