new CB

[CactusMan]

What I may be interested in is a small compact but full featured CB. The last time I used a CB was the mid 1970s and i know there have been improvments in performance and compactness in the size of the CB- the thing that is still troubling me is that I see Antennas over 3' and would prefer a smaller antenna if it did not degrade the performance of the overall unit. Any experts out there with some thoughts if this is even possible. Thanks.

[dr_King]

I've said this a million times.
IF you want performance, it (the antenna) should be both electrically AND physically correct.
That means a full size 1/4 whip....102 inch steel or 96 inch fiberglass. ANYTHING else starts to compromise. how much is your choice. I would go with a Wilson 1000 trunk lip mount. Go less and you might as well don't bother at all cause it will suck. Power is useless if you can't radiate it. I would consider a 10 meter radio converted to CB or an "export" type radio. The Rx/Tx is much better than a regular radio. Noise filtering makes it easier to tolerate. Be aware that the antenna needs a ground plane for the mirror image which happens to be flat metal like the trunk of the car. Some vehicles w/composite material or fiberglass have "'problems" with mobile installs.

[CactusMan]

Appreciate it.

[CactusMan]

Antennas set aside first. I am looking for a compact CB unit for space reasons but with still all the capabilities of the big boys.

[dr_King]

Look at Copper Electronics. They have a huge selections and some of the best prices. Been around awhile too.

[AirMoore]

Antennas set aside first. I am looking for a compact CB unit for space reasons but with still all the capabilities of the big boys.

The Galaxy 919 might fit your bill.

[WDG]

If I'm not mistaken, the Galaxy 979 is the same size, but also includes SSB. That may or may not be a consideration.

[mrcllusb]

I'm getting rid of my Uniden Pro 520XL peak and tuned if interested..

[CactusMan]

Sincere thanks to all who replied.

[mrcllusb]

Your welcome..