What do I need to know before buying a CB radio?

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I honestly don't know much about them at all. How much will it cost total after i buy the radio, any wires or cords, the antenna and get it installed? (rough price) which one do you recommend me buying? do i need some special license or anything? what do people generally talk about on them? just any information you think i should know and whatever else. thanks
 
with CB radio you do not need a license. You should memorize the 10- codes so you won't feel left out.

the best radio's are Cobra's, followed by Midland (IMHO) then Uniden.

Cobra's are a bit pricier, but they offer a lot of features.
you want to buy a radio that has switchable noise filters, RF and MIC gains, and a built in SWR meter. Having a single side band wouldn't hurt if you actually travel a whole lot. SSB is more costly, but you get upper and lower channels (80 total) and your range can be a lot further.

Best antenna is and always will be: 102" whip
But for most people, a firestick works very well. You can get a magnet mount or a hard mount, either will work just fine.
how long? as long as you want it to be.. but, at least 4' high. if it's going on a pickup truck and you have roll bars, then a 2-3' will be fine.. you don't want it to look obnoxious.
 
go to craigslist.com and buy one off there, it will be from an individual and they can tell you all about it. I'm a ham radio operator, you might try that.
 
go to craigslist.com and buy one off there, it will be from an individual and they can tell you all about it. I'm a ham radio operator, you might try that.
 
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