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I found this very small sized radio which is not offered in US, but can be bought online. It looks like it would be a better fit inside the ash tray location, being way smaller than the Uniden 510.

This one comes in at 4" x 4" x 1". Not a lot of bells and whistles, but not terribly expensive.
There is also a 10m version sold by Anytone, which can be converted to 11m and is readily available on Amazon. Anytone Smart comes with two power settings for those interested in such a thing, 4W 8W.

A third option would be yet another clone made by CRT as CRT ONE. But this one looks a little uglier IMO.
They all work on AM and FM, as the Europeans have access to the better FM band.

www.cbradio.nl: Pictures and Specifications Albrecht AE6110 Multi-Norm CB-Radio

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www.cbradio.nl: Pictures and Specifications Anytone Smart Export Radio

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www.cbradio.nl: Pictures and Specifications CRT One Multi-Norm CB-Radio

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http://www.amazon.com/AnyTone-Mobil...&qid=1460407119&sr=8-1&keywords=anytone+smart


I also found one for $59 on Amazon.
 
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so I remember cb's from the 70's and had an old 23 channel one then in an old dodge... but haven't had one since. After several times being stuck deep in the woods with no cell signal and having to walk for miles to get help , the idea of CB seems to be smart. I don't though know much about the new technology of them and also am thinking I don't necessarily need a fixed mount one ? so will a portable suffice as well as long as it's 40 channels and is 4 watts enough ? I did see this one but is 4 watts enough ... whats the range of it and then another thats 7 watts ...surely like everything else ... More Power is a GOOD thing ! ;)

Amazon.com: Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio: Electronics


http://www.amazon.com/MIDLAND-75-78...&keywords=portable+8+watt+40+channel+CB+radio
 
If you're stuck somewhere in the woods by yourself with no cell service, the chances of being able to reach someone randomly on a CB radio is virtually nil.
 
That Midland is a good option if you don't want anything attached to your car permanent/semipermanently. You can also use an external antenna on your car, or use the one it came with and take off on foot.

Just remember the range is very limited with the short OEM antenna. Perfect (weather, geographical and good antenna placement) conditions will get you maybe 5 miles out of a 4 Watt CB radio. We hardly ever have perfect conditions anywhere.

A radio with SSB will get you out a little farther, but remember it's not necessarily dependent upon your power during transmission, it's also highly dependent on who else is listening.

Maybe you want to search the HAM radio repeaters in your area and make the switch to Ham radio.
 
Yes I spoke with a friend that has both a cb and a Ham ... he says cb's are good for talking to another rig thats behind you or in front of you on the trail ., but that as DubbinChris said ... they basically are worthless for using to get out with to any one listening... So as Dragos80 pointed out , my friend said that Ham is the way to go ... so I looked at basic ham radios and looks like I can get one for around $100 +/- and that the test now adays for the license is much easier than they used to be , for the beginner ham operator.

But I really don't know a thing about them ... here's is what I am lookin at on Amazon ...

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=portable+ham+radio

and also don't know really how hard the test is nor whats what in Ham radio ... will a dual band one for $30 work , or does it just recieve and transmit to another , do I need a transmitter model ... that seem to be in the $200+ range ? ... I just want something that will work in case I'm stuck in the woods ... but don't want to call Europe distance wise ... does that make sense ?
 
You cannot go wrong with a handheld ham radio such as Baofeng. They are only $33 on Amazon. Add a magnet mount antenna to the roof of your car and the coverage area improves a lot. You can also make use of repeaters which drastically increase the distance you can transmit.

The niece think about the handhelds is that you can also take it with you on foot, if you are stuck in a really bad location (lets say a valley with no reception) and find a better point from where you can transmit.

For a more permanent mount, a lot of people swear by Yaesu.
 
Check out the pictures in this thread, how this member mounted that really small CB radio. Really cool.

The "Wart Hog" - 1996 Land Cruiser Build



By the way, I got the Baofeng UV-R5 V2 with a 18" magnet mount.

Of course there are a lot more better options out there, it al depends on your budget, style, preference, needs, etc. Better radios, better antennas, better mounts, the list goes on.
 
I just looked at the 2 prerequisite courses and tests, then the main course and test with 45 hrs of course work for a Ham License ... and I thought ... hmm for only a device that might work to get out of a situation ? .... phuck that ....I'll get a cb or do what I'me done in the past stucks ... walk till I find a cell signal .... good grief ...I had no idea it was all that to communicate ... Oh heck no ... I wonder what a Sat phone costs ! ;)
 
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I just looked at the 2 prerequisite courses and tests, then the main course and test with 45 hrs of course work for a Ham License ... and I thought ... hmm for only a device that might work to get out of a situation ? .... phuck that ....I'll get a cb or do what I'me done in the past stucks ... walk till I find a cell signal .... good grief ...I had no idea it was all that to communicate ... Oh heck no ... I wonder what a Sat phone costs ! ;)
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I'm not sure what you read but where on earth did you get 45 hours worth of course work? There are several levels of the ham radio license. Perhaps you read the wrong thing as the novice license is quite easy to get.
 
well I was looking on this page ... and they have 2 prerequisite classes to take then this other course to take then the main test ...

Getting Your Technician License
 
You do not have to take a course or classes to get your Technician License or any class. You just need to study the testing material I recommend HamTestOnline - Ham Radio Exam Courses and Practice Tests I have used it to study to upgrade to Extra Class and I have friends like @FnLexus that has used it to study for his tech. You need to study a bit and then you can go find a VE session. There is a testing fee ($15) that covers the cost of materials and time for the Volunteer Examiners.

Where in NorCal are you located? The VE group I have used is administered by the Silicon Valley VE Group on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
 
oh ok I guess I just jumped the gun on it ... I saved that in my favorites and will check it out
 
Get your ham license. It's not hard, and then you'll be legit. I studied maybe 8 hours and got one wrong answer. I probably could have studied 4 hours and passed. The Baofeng radios work fine. They're kind of bling ugly but you can't go wrong for the price. CB's are good for very short distance with no obstructions. I still carry one but everyone in my club uses ham.
 
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