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11 Meter FM Handheld Options...
- Thread starter jcrmadden
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In my opinion, this is the best 11M handheld on the market. I normally steer clear of the Chinese offerings, but this one is a good one. I have also owned the President Randy FCC. It is okay, but not as nice as the Wouxun.
Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio
Wouxun KG-S72C Portable Handheld AM/FM CB Radio
slowmover
Active Member
Has to have NRC:
Linked this in your Mobile CB Hell thread yesterday.
Cross-check brands (names on radio).
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Thunderpole T-X
Low prices at Thunderpole on CB Radios, 2 Way Radio Walkie Talkies, Amateur Radios & all accessories. Free delivery on orders over 50 pounds.
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Linked this in your Mobile CB Hell thread yesterday.
Cross-check brands (names on radio).
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I've had some good fun with a Wouxun KG-S72C the last few months. Now I'm using it as a mobile, connected to a Browning BR-140 antenna, front fender mount on a '21 RAV4. On the FM mode I think it's only 2W, but I can comm very well 3 - 4 miles to my "base" (Anytone AT-6666 connected to an A-99 up about 25ft). The "base" has the advantage of more power, and decent antenna. I do use the KG-S72C on AM occassionally, usually chat with a lost out of town trucker in the wrong lane on Hoosick St. The small size, the type "C" charging, and really easy to use grab-and-go of that little radio works well. The FM (cb) performance reminds me of the old school VHF-low on the fire radios, lots of hills/valleys this part of Upstate NY. Honestly I didn't see any range improvements on the 4w AM mode, but then again the noise floor with skip is tough to overcome. That's my 2 cents on that little radio.
slowmover
Active Member
Post in thread 'I'm in Mobile CB Hell...'
I'm in Mobile CB Hell...
The small size, the type "C" charging, and really easy to use grab-and-go of that little radio works well.
Yes, a handheld is genuinely useful. Set up the vehicle to magnify its ability (can be close to a standard AM/FM given NRC),
Post in thread 'I'm in Mobile CB Hell...'
I'm in Mobile CB Hell...
and set up a vest or similar to carry spare battery, solar, wire antennas, etc (as shown in first link).
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I'm in Mobile CB Hell...
The small size, the type "C" charging, and really easy to use grab-and-go of that little radio works well.
Yes, a handheld is genuinely useful. Set up the vehicle to magnify its ability (can be close to a standard AM/FM given NRC),
Post in thread 'I'm in Mobile CB Hell...'
I'm in Mobile CB Hell...
and set up a vest or similar to carry spare battery, solar, wire antennas, etc (as shown in first link).
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My vehicle-radio philosophy is the same as when I drove that 1985 Mack RM hauling equipment on a lowboy trailer back in the day. "Normal" 4W radio is usually OK, but external antenna, and a decent speaker. Over the road 4W was decent, more than enough to contact scale houses and loading docks, but a decent external speaker is a must. That little Wouxon in a quiet "car" is very impressive, at least to me.
Also "back in the day" I would keep a Radio Shack TRC-XXX (can't remember) in the shop. 3-CH xtal walkie talkei, all 8-AA cells and the fishing pole antenna (still have the rubber duck with the little plastic adapter). Had Ch19 xtal on one channel, would give that to one of the service techs if we headed out to do a site install/setup. Having a "portable" CB was super helpful on the road, and on the site.
I think that little Wouxon is pretty neat. Rarely recharge the battery. My USB "C" cable is there anyway for my phone charging. Again hooked to an ext antenna, used as a "mobile". Plenty of audio in a quiet car. The ex-wife didn't like antennas....this one knows not to complain.....most times "prohibitive radio installations" are less about technical details......and more about hormones.......
slowmover
Active Member
In old days it was good antenna (5’) on a West Coast mirror arm, external speaker, and power mic if one couldn’t find anyone to upgrade the radio to a set of Connex 3300 finals.
That last bit helped assuming a by-the-book alignment had been done. It just didn’t do anything for RX, thus one usually got out somewhat farther than he could hear. This is where one was reliant on someone who could hear both ends.
DSP changed the game, but it was with needing an AM/SSB radio for a better receiver ($$), a tiny amp ($) and the speaker ($$).
My rig (in unconverted dollars) was very close to $700 for those once it was all added up at point of retail sale circa 2015. That’s a long ways from the $150 a trucker expected to spend for radio & alignment plus speaker. Even with a mail-order 203 it wasn’t that far past $200.
I resisted handhelds as they weren’t “carry friendly” which I’d define as both weight & size. A RANDY fits my shirt pocket. No question about utility, though.
I went to the BC906W DECT mic first. Went thru several Uniden radios in the truck to use it. I see it can be adapted to other types (Yaesu & ICOM), but I haven’t followed that up. So I started to look to PRESIDENT for the big truck radio rig centerpiece to use their DECT frequency mic.
— DECT used to 100-yards +/- from truck.
— A true handheld if need to go farther out.
1). A day where I’m on/off the road several times and having to get out of truck for a period of time.
2). A day where I need to speak with others (shipper/receiver) as I do so.
3). Or I’m just at a rest area having a meal outside and feel the need to stay up-to-date.
#3 is where Randy-sized with lapel speaker/mic and removed from automobile system temporarily is a good bet.
NRC
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