1st CB

[kd0fx]

Is there a generally accepted entry level CB? I'd like to have one in the shack just for the hell of it and see what it does. I've got a 20 year old Realistic, but I don't recall it being that spiffy and I'd like to have SSB. And a big ole S-meter, cause I like to watch them.

 

[BOOTY MONSTER]

why go entry level ? go ahead and spend $100 and get a used uniden grant in good condition .
if you want a big meter to look at get an astatic 700 swr/watt/modulation meter .

 

[Highlander_821]

If you want SSB, and you want new rather than used, I'd say go with a Galaxy 959.

 

[Robb]

A big ol S-meter?
That would mean that you would want a Galaxy-brand radio.
Like a Galaxy 88 or 99. I have a DX 99V and it is an XLNT radio - I recommend it with no reservation. They don't make them any more - but some radio shops still have refurbished units in stock - which is fine.

Or - the cheaper route would be an older Cobra 148GTL. Preferably a Philippine or Malaysia manufactured unit. Maybe not a big meter on that radio - but the SSB is really, really nice.

 

[Wire Weasel]

I 2nd the Galaxies. Ah go ahead and get happy and get a medium power (40-50 watt) export and have the extra channels and some of 10 meters too. Not that much more money in the big picture of the shack.

Good luck

 

[kd0fx]

I was figuring $100 - $150 was entry level. I wouldn't bother with one of those $50 things you find.

 

[9C1Driver]

A Galaxy 88 does not have a big meter like the 99. Since you said you want to talk SSB I would skip the Galaxy Exports, they drift real bad. The best radio performance wise would be a nice used Uniden Grant xl. If you really really want a large meter the Galaxy 959 cb set fits the bill.

 

[kd0fx]

The Grant is that good, eh? How much would I expect to pay for a good used Grant? Otherwise, I see Worldwide DX has a refurb 959 sitting in its store for a decent price.

 

[doctor]

Get a GALAXY 2547, my unit works good, get it peaked/tuned and extra channels, and it has a big meter and doesn't drift

DOCTOR/795

 

[BOOTY MONSTER]

damn ! i didnt see "shack" for some reason . if youve got $200 look at the cobra 2000 sparky has for sale .

http://www.sparkyscbshack.com/preownedequipment.html
heres some info on the cobra 2000
Cobra 2000 GTL Review by CBradiomagazine.com

 

[kd0fx]

For $225 plus shipping, sparky would have to wait till next paycheck.