Recommended cb radio for security guards?

[laizureboy]

Hey guys, I work for Kellington Protection Services, and I was wondering if you guys had any idea what kind of radio and antenna combo might be best for my job. Mainly it would be used to contact onsite personnel and truckers quickly. I found [URL http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00024DIDK/ref=pd_aw_sims_6?pi=SL500_SR115%2C115&refRID=0W87H3CJB4RWMWRYC9QE]this radio[/URL] and was wondering if you guys could help me find a suitable antenna and such. Thanks.

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[mikewazowski]

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[jaspence]

CB for sercurity

I would not pick any CB for a situation of any importance. Range is limited, interference can make it useless, cheap radios are often not reliable, and absolutely no privacy because anyone can get one so easily. If this is a security situation, you might even need digital or encrypted capability to avoid unwanted listeners.

 

[W8RMH]

I would not pick any CB for a situation of any importance. Range is limited, interference can make it useless, cheap radios are often not reliable, and absolutely no privacy because anyone can get one so easily. If this is a security situation, you might even need digital or encrypted capability to avoid unwanted listeners.

The OP stated he needs to converse with truckers which will require a CB. Coworkers might as well use it too instead of having a second radio.

OP - Antenna wise I assume for mobile use, where do you want to mount it, and your budget and we can go from there. I use The Antenna Farm for all my antenna needs.

 

[KE9NDY]

Before I retired we used a Uniden radio and a A-99 antenna. However some of the truck drivers don't use CB's any more. We wound up calling most of the drivers on the lot on there cell phones.