this is a great cb radio i like it alot better than the trc-521 the 521 has slot of static the 503 barley has any static i get like 30-40 miles with radio shacks magnet mount.

I had this radio for about 4 years before I upgraded. Without an SWR/RF/S meter though, you're pretty much flying blind. You can't tell if your antenna is tuned, you can't tell how strong your signal is, and you can't tell how strong anyone else's is. That makes it hard to judge the distance of other stations. If you don't care and just want something that works, then get this one, but if you want something you can actually tune up and peak out, then look elsewhere.

By Dave the lifted Dodge Ram mudder from lancaster PA on 6/27/2008

I use this primarily for off-roading, communicating from truck to truck and it works fine with that. I am using a 48" whip and it gets the job done. If I had to depend on it to communicate on a more regular basis I would have gone with a more high quality set-up. But for a weekend wheeler It works great

Thought my TRC 428 was getting tired, going to replace it with the 503. Doesn't measure up at all. My old tired [$]yard sale radio kicks its butt.

when you aren't sending or reseving it has a lot of statick.

This model has been around for a few years. Showing that this is a good one. I have had mine for 6 years and it is still great.

By Joe R from Schaumburg, IL on 4/8/2007

So far, I am very pleased with this unit. It's a basic CB, and that's what the price reflects. using a decent antenna I did get reception from 10 miles away which sounded very clear- - very impressive.

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I work in the oil field in the Texas panhandle.So in looking for a radio,I needed a lot of range.This unit is awesome.The other morning I had to give directions into a well site to a truck driver.When he keyed up,I asked his location. When he told me where he was,I couldn't hardley believe it.This small radio was talking right at 13 miles.Also I might add I use a glass mount ant. You can't go wrong with this unit.Thanks.

By Jesse C from Northern Kentucky on 12/30/2006

I love this CB! Its incredibly small and can be transfered easily from place to place. It really puts out too. In the city I easily get 5 miles with 4 watts on a radioshack 35 dollar antenna. Good to start out with too. Good Buy!

Very good CB for the money! I used to have a Midland 1000 but this fits much nicer in my car and works ALOT better than my old Midland 1000. I am using a 102" whip with it and it works just as good as some of the more expensive CBs out there. The only improvement would be that they could have put a signal meter on it.

i got this for x-mas and the antenna, i used on x-mas day and it works great. the size is perfect for limited space mounting. overall, i think its a great CB for the price

This Cb is good for people who can not mount a larger CB in their car. I would recommend getting a very good antenna to use with this radio since performance of a CB often depends mostly on the size and quality of the antenna. If you are using a good size and quality antenna then this radio will perform as well as some of the bigger ones. If your space and budget allows i would recommend going with a larger SSB/AM Cb.

This is a great little CB that's perfect for using with a cigarette lighter and a magnet mount antenna for temporary use on long trips. It really "gets out" and has impressed me so much I bought a second one for my other vehicle and permanently mounted it. The only problem is the disply is hard to see in direct sunlight. As a CB'er for over 25 years this little radio has really impressed me!

a very good cb for the price

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alwsome

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great

Lool out for the 90 day warranty. I developed a hum when I transmit, and since it is over 90 days since I purchased it, I am out of a radio. Last one that I will buy here.

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Great little radio. It almost disappears under the dash of my `05 Ford Ranger. And the price was just right. I recommend this CB for any first timer.

I think this is a great unit. Fits nice under the dash board. If you want real nice reception though get the 48in. dual whip antenna. Its pricey, but worth it.

This radio is awsome!!!! I have been using it on my tube frame desert runner (buggy) with a 48" whip for more than a year. It has held up to the abuse and high vibration. Output and reception are excellent. Simplicity and durability is what you need when bouncing over the bumbs.

this radio was good over all i baught a cheep antana and it made pretty good ranger it would be good fore travel if u want a 4-5 mile range but if u want hard core ranger invest in a good antana. it has served be well fore about 4 months now and is still woorking fine

It is a good radio when set up correctly I have had only one problem with a lot of RF feedback but that was cured by tightening down the circuit board screws. I have DX with people all over the country with this radio with no loss of signal I also can transmit pretty much with enough power to reach all over the city.

i love my CB, works great and it's soooooo small!!! i purchased a 48 inch whip and it works great!..

i think this is a great radio for new radioers but after a little while youll see that their Uniden bearcat for $99.99 is WAY better if you want to have a signal meter and alot more capabilities get the $99.99 bearcat cb also @ radioshack for a low low price.

This Radio Is The Most Portable Radio I've Ever Used In The Field.

its a very good cb the size is the best and fits in the smallest area of my truck

This Radio is perfect for a new commer on the C.B. this C.B. is an awesome C.B. it has a really nice filter this is also perfect for road trips

I give it a *****rating it beats the tube C.B.

This Radio is a performer. It puts out 3.5 watts and will swing to 7 watts so it has great modulation and audio. I talked to Louisiana on it from San Diego California on a 5/8 wave antenna with no fadeout.

I VERY good tranceiver for the money. It's nice how it's so small, yet has very powerful audio and transmit power. The audio is so good, it is comparable to the audio of Motorola's Maxtrac series business mobiles that many fire departments use and swear by. Exellent audio! Very good radio overall!

I Love how this radio is so small, it fits in just about any space.