Well there's nothing wrong with the IMAX either but I've always used a D-104
which is loud and clear and has long battery life.(7.5 V battery in a
handheld mic)
Scorpio


"Scott in Baltimore" wrote in message
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GHB wrote:
If you want to start out with a good CB radio but not spend a fortune I
would recommend that you start with a cobra 148 GTL which has SSB and
AM.
If you use it in the house you will, of course, need a 13.8 VDC power
supply
and an Antron 99 base antenna.


I'd rather use an Imax 2000.


In the mobile it works good with a Wilson
1000 magnet mount antenna if you can't stand the idea of drilling any
holes
in your vehicle roof. You would be well advised also to get a good mic
for
it, such as a handheld D-104.

Why amplified? A 636L is nice and clean, and never needs batteries.