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Brand:RadioShack

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This CB receives all seven NOAA Weather Radio frequencies, so you'll get all the latest reports and forecasts.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 35 reviews)

90% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Clear signal(9), Durable(20), Easy to use(30), Good reception(21), Good value(19)

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ recreational(7)

Primary use:

Business(3), Personal(7)

Good radio!!

By toolman from Hot Springs AR on 11/5/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Rugged

Best Uses:

Professional truck driver

Describe Yourself:

Outdoor Professional

Primary use:

Business

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I picked this radio up as a temporary replacement when my Cobra needed a repair...I like it so well that it is still in my truck 3 years later.I drive a dump truck that is subject to rough off road use on a regular basis.

The only thing I dislike is the microphone with channel changer...with it being a special mic it makes changing to another more difficult.

survived a totaled truck

By eleduardok

from Greenwood,IN on 10/13/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Rugged

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Survived a nasty wreck, dented bottom of case, still works like new. Been a great radio.

Great personal radio

By Marc from Hampton Roads, VA on 6/30/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Rugged

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Upgraded to this from the TRC-503 and it blew me away. Tune up the antenna, pick up the mic and it's "Breaker one-nine this is Red Horse on the east bound, come on!" The noise blanker does absolutely nothing but sit there and look pretty. Otherwise, an awesome rig.

Good radio, some drawbacks

By Timber

from Marmet, WV on 4/15/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Looks good, Rugged

Cons:

Not a average mic, Squelch to sensitive

Best Uses:

Everyday use

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The noise blanker is week in the radio. The squelch is not easily set it needs constant adjustment due to noise levels changing due to power lines buildings exc....But the radio is very reliable and has good range. I do wish it just had a plain 4 pin mic on it to be easily changed though. Over all very good radio picks up weather channels very well too.

great product for the $

By The Surveyor from Cleveland, Ohio on 3/28/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Camping, Daily driving and trips

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bought this unit when it was on sale. I also bought the radio shack 39.5 mag mount antenna and the cigarette power adapter. I took 10 minutes in the parking lot to put it together (temporarly)and was receiving signals up to 7 miles and transmitting 4 miles. I quickly tuned the antenna with the on baord swr meter and was on my way.

very good cb radio

By redneck from suttons bay, michigan on 2/22/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Rugged

Best Uses:

Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

yes i would recomend this radio its very good and when i put my 102inch on it i was able to get out to 15-20 miles so thats not to bad at all

Nice nice radio

By Java Joe

from Milwaukee, WI on 2/14/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Nice well built, Rugged, Sharp receive

Cons:

Not many mods available, Not too popular

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a reallly nice radio. Heavy chrome knobs, and bearing-smooth channel selector. Receive is top notch in a base environment.. I have not tried it mobile yet.

I have another CB I use for DX and mods, and even with all those changes, it took a lot to beat the receive ability this radio comes with stock.

I did disable the Modulation limiter to make it LOUD like a typical base station. It's an easy mod unsoldering the leg of one diode (D204). Even if you don't do this mod, it still has good clean and clear audio even with the stock mike.

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cant find replacement 6 pin mic

By robert

from oregon on 1/3/2008

Pros:

Cons:

Poor Reception

Best Uses:

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Business

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I use this product for work,,, paid [$] for it eight months later the mic at least I think its the mic wen't bad,,, it unbeivably is a six pin mic wich is very hard to find and replace,[...]

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Can talk at least twenty miles (STOCK)

By JB007ep from El Paso Texas, and Austin Texas on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, great range with no mod.., Lightweight, Rugged

Cons:

no problems

Best Uses:

Emergencies, Shopping Malls

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This radio works great even in a built up area using a magmount roof wilson antenna.Once SWR is adjusted by cutting the whip down some.Out in the country i was talking well over 20 miles with the magmount wilson antenna no problem. Farther on cloudy days.

This is a great radio.

By Jarrett the Trucker from Daytona Beach, Florida on 7/24/2007

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof

Cons:

Difficult Controls, Drains Battery, Poor Reception, Short Range

Best Uses:

Great for a trucker

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Primary use:

Business

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

As a trucker I would have to suggest this radio over any other. I can hear better and get better range with this.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

This CB works as well as ...

By Wayne T from New Jersey on 6/26/2007

This CB works as well as it looks it gets great Reception with no abnormal noises like interferance from the diesel engine on the truck.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very good product. Had ...

By Timothy M from West Virginia on 5/9/2007

Very good product. Had mine for about 8 months. Just get a good antenna and have it tuned. Great performance!

By randall g from spring tx on 12/2/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

i've owned cobra and ...

By steve m from richmond, va on 9/11/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

i've owned cobra and midland radios--this by far superseeds both brands--and the price is very reasonable

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Can't beat this radio or ...

By Daniel K from Westbrook on 8/6/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Can't beat this radio or it's features. Built in SWR,10 weather channels plus alert. Great audio and recieve. I highly recommend over Cobra or Uniden. Plus it has a great noise blanker.

This CB is OK, I would ...

By Nick M from Minnesota on 7/13/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use

This CB is OK, I would not get another RadioShack CB radio unless they made them better and with more options/features. I would recommend a Cobra 148 GTL or a Cobra 29 with sound tracker, and a Wilson 54"" antenna for optimal use and range.

if you are looking for ...

By robert O from lynchburg,va on 6/28/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception

if you are looking for crome cb radio then i would reckermemd the radioshack,band "yes it is good to use. thanks again radioshack

Used the system about 5 ...

By Tim B from Colorado Springs on 6/21/2006

Pros:

Easy to use, Good reception

Used the system about 5 times then after 5 months it just quit working 90 day warrenty so out the money

just bought this radio ...

By jimmy w from birmingham alabama on 6/20/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

just bought this radio and have been getting rave reviews its a winner this dog will hunt..

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

You CAN'T modifiy this ...

By Jim L from Lansing on 6/13/2006

Pros:

Good reception

You CAN'T modifiy this radio! DON'T BUY!!! Get a cobra 29.

I would choose this CB ...

By Daniel K from Westbrook on 6/8/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I would choose this CB over any Uniden or Cobra. It's cost effective and has great audio and is one of the big boy CB Radios.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

problems transmitting

By jeff F from brockport on 5/3/2006

Pros:

Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

problems transmitting

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

This radio has very nice ...

By Alex B from Michigan on 2/3/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

This radio has very nice audio. It puts out 7.5 watts of power. It would be nice if this model had nightwatch.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I've owned 5 of these ...

By Daniel J from Kinsman on 1/21/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I've owned 5 of these radios and would recommend this over a Cobra or Uniden. Great power, great modulation. built in SWR Meter and better price. You win all round.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I have owned this radio ...

By Blaine d from MI on 1/2/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I have owned this radio for 7 months, and every time i talk to some body they say I have the best sounding radio out there. Lastly the taller the antenna the farther it goes!!! , so don't blame the radio.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I have really enjoyed ...

By Charles P from Charleston, SC on 1/1/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I have really enjoyed this radio. I've had 6 radio shack CB's and one Cobra. This has been a real pleasure to use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I would choose this CB ...

By Daniel J from Kinsman on 12/20/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I would choose this CB over any others. I owned maybe 8 or 10 of them. I think they are the best. I would take it over Uniden or Cobra

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

By Geoff W from New Hampshire on 12/13/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

great radio exceptional ...

By ROB r from columbus ga on 12/6/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

great radio exceptional range i get good reception with it

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I plugged this radio up ...

By Jerry A from Richmond, Va on 11/26/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I plugged this radio up the first night and was talking to my cousin 17 miles away. A++++++

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

By Daniel L from Oakman, GA on 11/22/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I have 21 Radioshack CB ...

By Alan f from Michigan on 11/17/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

I have 21 Radioshack CB radios I bought for my small bisness. GREAT RADIO!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

By Joey F from MARSHALL ,N.C. on 11/16/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good Value

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Every bit as good as ...

By Daniel K from Westbrook on 11/9/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Every bit as good as Uniden or Cobra. I have had a couple of these. I would buy this before anything else

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio works great and ...

By Daniel J from Westbrook on 11/9/2005

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Radio works great and does need any modification as another reviewer stated on this site. Has great modulation and full legal power. No need to peak up at all. I owned more Radio Shack CB Radios than anyone. 12 to be exact.

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