Delivers1234
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I’m installing a cb radio in the center console but my bearcat is too long. Anyone k ow of a cb radio with a smaller footprint?
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Cb radio footprint
- Thread starter Delivers1234
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Quite a few small CB radios out there. We would need to know the model you have now to tell you what CB radios are smaller. Also, how much smaller do you need to go in all three dimensions?
Delivers1234
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I have the Bearcat 880. It’s too long. Maybe 2 inches smaller. I’m thinking of getting a mount brace for 3 radios I’m adding to the console.
sloop
Member
try a President McKinney (if SSB is wanted) or a President Johnny III (no SSB) which is even smaller. both are designed to fit in the dash.
slowmover
Active Member
There are a good number
The biggest issue is usually Width, followed by Depth.
I don’t recommend CB without SSB or NRC as too much performance is lost.
That said, with a roof-center NMO permanent antenna (this system more important than choice of radio) even the least expensive AM-only NRC radio can perform adequately.
ANYTONE AT500 with NMO27 would meet low budget expectations. (President Harrison a higher quality choice). Short distance comms.
RadiOddity QT80 is “small”, and is full-featured. Nothing above it in price is a significant increase in abilities. True “high performance” (which matters).
An AM/FM/SSB mobile radio with adequate wattage to take advantage of that antenna or a taller NMO30 (640 whip). You’ll, Hear, and Get Heard.
A top quality installation with eveything tucked neatly away is the radio that gets used. This cannot be overstated for what matters.
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The biggest issue is usually Width, followed by Depth.
I don’t recommend CB without SSB or NRC as too much performance is lost.
That said, with a roof-center NMO permanent antenna (this system more important than choice of radio) even the least expensive AM-only NRC radio can perform adequately.
ANYTONE AT500 with NMO27 would meet low budget expectations. (President Harrison a higher quality choice). Short distance comms.
RadiOddity QT80 is “small”, and is full-featured. Nothing above it in price is a significant increase in abilities. True “high performance” (which matters).
An AM/FM/SSB mobile radio with adequate wattage to take advantage of that antenna or a taller NMO30 (640 whip). You’ll, Hear, and Get Heard.
A top quality installation with eveything tucked neatly away is the radio that gets used. This cannot be overstated for what matters.
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