Handheld CB

**NETWizz** · 03-18-2010, 12:58 AM

What is a good Handheld CB I can buy? I really do not want to mount an external antenna on my car, yet I want a decent CB.

Thanks

Oh, I know the antenna will need to be someone long being 27mhz is where CB is at.

**thx1138** · 03-18-2010, 05:22 AM

The antenna makes the radio. Without an external antenna you won't have good results with any radio.

**The Chariot** · 03-18-2010, 05:41 AM

Its covered in the FAQ, and summed up with:

Don't even ask us about hand-held CBs! They are toys, and nothing more. No good as a countermeasure. No good for emergencies. No good for nothing. Don't waste our time or your money.

**stano0098** · 03-18-2010, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by thx1138

The antenna makes the radio. Without an external antenna you won't have good results with any radio.

I had a handheld cb for the longest time I never used it for mobile use. I only live about half mile from a major interstate and still have trouble picking up truckers.
I know it would be nice to have a handheld cb but don't waste your money.