Hand Held CB

steven4mc · 04-21-07, 12:51 PM

Does anyone have an opinion on a hand held CB vs built-in? And which hand held would be recommended if one didn't want to do an install?
TIA

Rander · 04-21-07, 01:53 PM

I just got a Cobra handheld and it works great! With the limited space in a LC I think its the right solution. Plus you can easily unplug it and noone will no its there

TennesseeSquire · 04-21-07, 03:10 PM

I've got the Cobra 38WXST HH and it works great on trails, but I will be doing permanent CB install soon.

steven4mc · 04-22-07, 08:44 AM

Why the permanent install? Better range?

FirstToy · 04-22-07, 08:54 AM

midland 788-882 (or some # like that)

it is both in-car wired or handheld so you can choose.

Rander · 04-22-07, 09:22 PM

Did you mean handheld or a CB where all the "guts" are in the mike also which is wired to the vehicle? A little difference between the two. It wouldnt change my answer but for the other posters it might make a difference

FirstToy · 04-22-07, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rander

Did you mean handheld or a CB where all the "guts" are in the mike also which is wired to the vehicle? A little difference between the two. It wouldnt change my answer but for the other posters it might make a difference

it is both. the box contains all the parts to do either.

sprocket3 · 04-22-07, 10:56 PM

Do you guys mean there is no external antena to mount on the outside of the truck with these. I'm going to get a 2m radio in the next couple weeks, but this would also be nice to have just in case i need it.

I don't relly want CB and Ham antenas on the truck.

Baldman · 04-23-07, 09:40 AM

I have a Cobra HH Roadtrip I purchased for a local outing, but never got to use. I planned on listing it on eBay, but will work a deal with you if this is the item you are interested in. PM or email me if you are interested.

Details and specs are located in the following link: http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...ct_id=441&id=1

Beowulf · 04-24-07, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstToy

midland 788-882 (or some # like that)

it is both in-car wired or handheld so you can choose.

The Midland 75-822

Details here.

-B-

aim · 04-24-07, 09:46 PM

Indeed. Buying it might be a trick, though, as it seems to have been well and truly discontinued.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf

The Midland 75-822

...

Details here.
-B-

lunyou · 04-26-07, 09:14 AM

http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...duct_id=5&id=1

how about this thing? It it anygood?

lunyou

Baldman · 04-26-07, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim

Indeed. Buying it might be a trick, though, as it seems to have been well and truly discontinued.

Nope, it's not discontinued, just on backorder from the manufacturer. http://www.midlandradio.com/comersus...?idCategory=41

However, it is still immediately available at plenty of online retailers. Ex. - http://www.www.premiere-electronics....land75822.html

aim · 04-30-07, 11:34 AM

Right you are. I looked for one a month or two ago and the back-ordered pages were about 1/3 of the total, with the remaining 2/3 claiming the radio was discontinued (this seems to be one of the few remaining examples of such a claim: http://radioproshop.com/midlandcb/midland75-822.htm). Glad to know it still exists, thanks.

Dannomite · 05-12-07, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunyou

http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...duct_id=5&id=1

how about this thing? It it anygood?

lunyou

A buddy of mine uses a Cobra like that (not sure if it's exactly the same) and seems to like it.

1leglance · 05-13-07, 11:17 PM

I had the midland unti which was ok (nice feature was that it could come out and go for a walk if stranded)
I now have the cobra unit where everything is in the handle. I use a perm mounted firestik antenna and the range & quality is much better than the midland was.
I also just installed a ham rig and I just went with 2 antennas since I run with lots of cb folks but I wanted ham (I hope to convert as many to 2m as poss).
http://blairsite.com/page12.html
this is a link to my install
enjoy
1leglance

04-21-07, 12:51 PM	#1
steven4mc IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Ramon, CA TLCA# 14294 Posts: 28	Hand Held CB Does anyone have an opinion on a hand held CB vs built-in? And which hand held would be recommended if one didn't want to do an install? TIA __________________ Stock 71/FJ40 FJC

04-21-07, 03:10 PM	#3
TennesseeSquire IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Music City, USA TLCA# 16970 Posts: 46	I've got the Cobra 38WXST HH and it works great on trails, but I will be doing permanent CB install soon. __________________ Terry 2007 FJ Cruiser SE TRD www.smokeymountaincruisers.com

04-22-07, 08:44 AM	#4
steven4mc IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Ramon, CA TLCA# 14294 Posts: 28	Why the permanent install? Better range? __________________ Stock 71/FJ40 FJC

04-22-07, 08:54 AM	#5
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,323	midland 788-882 (or some # like that) it is both in-car wired or handheld so you can choose. __________________ TLCA#14645 BRC#41798 I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

04-26-07, 09:14 AM	#12
lunyou IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rolla, MO (UMR) Posts: 1,661	http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...duct_id=5&id=1 how about this thing? It it anygood? lunyou __________________ 1968 FJ-40 - 4.3 Chevy V6 and 3 spd*PICS ADDED(JUNE 01, 2008) 1985 FJ-60 - SPEEDY -My DD settin' on 33s and a rusty frame -parting out 1986 FJ-60 - is now topless THE BUILD UP

04-21-07, 01:53 PM	#2
Rander * Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 25	I just got a Cobra handheld and it works great! With the limited space in a LC I think its the right solution. Plus you can easily unplug it and noone will no its there

04-22-07, 09:22 PM	#6
Rander * Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 25	Did you mean handheld or a CB where all the "guts" are in the mike also which is wired to the vehicle? A little difference between the two. It wouldnt change my answer but for the other posters it might make a difference

04-22-07, 10:56 PM	#8
sprocket3 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 292	Do you guys mean there is no external antena to mount on the outside of the truck with these. I'm going to get a 2m radio in the next couple weeks, but this would also be nice to have just in case i need it. I don't relly want CB and Ham antenas on the truck.

04-23-07, 09:40 AM	#9
Baldman IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Metter, GA Posts: 37	I have a Cobra HH Roadtrip I purchased for a local outing, but never got to use. I planned on listing it on eBay, but will work a deal with you if this is the item you are interested in. PM or email me if you are interested. Details and specs are located in the following link: http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...ct_id=441&id=1

04-30-07, 11:34 AM	#14
aim IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Western MA TLCA# 17300 Posts: 321	Right you are. I looked for one a month or two ago and the back-ordered pages were about 1/3 of the total, with the remaining 2/3 claiming the radio was discontinued (this seems to be one of the few remaining examples of such a claim: http://radioproshop.com/midlandcb/midland75-822.htm). Glad to know it still exists, thanks. __________________ '92 FJ80 stock \| '94 FZJ80 not stock and currently down \| '08 Tundra Grade DCSB 4x4 5.7 Last edited by aim; 04-30-07 at 11:38 AM. Reason: Kids, don't trust everything you read on the internet! URL provided.

05-13-07, 11:17 PM	#16
1leglance IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 111	I had the midland unti which was ok (nice feature was that it could come out and go for a walk if stranded) I now have the cobra unit where everything is in the handle. I use a perm mounted firestik antenna and the range & quality is much better than the midland was. I also just installed a ham rig and I just went with 2 antennas since I run with lots of cb folks but I wanted ham (I hope to convert as many to 2m as poss). http://blairsite.com/page12.html this is a link to my install enjoy 1leglance __________________ Disabled Explorers Assisting the handicapped with vehicle based backcountry access.

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