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Hey guys, I'm looking at picking up a new CB. I've been out of the CB stuff for a long time, but am doing a cross-country road trip and want one for the car.

I was hoping to get some suggestions from the veterans here. My only big requirements are a front facing speaker and the ability to scan. I don't care about the weather channels or anything like that, but SSB would be a nice add-on but certainly not a requirement (nor something I'm willing to spend an extra $50 to get).

Many thanks!
 
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Actually, it looks like I may have answered my own question. Seems that the Cobra 18 WXST is pretty well the only one currently on the market that has a front facing speaker at all!
 
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I had the Cobra 18 WXSTII for about 4years, great little radio, even fits in the single DIN enclosure making it open for multiple mounting options to include aftermarket stereo boxes. Weather alert and dual watch will make monitoring two channels simultaneously a breeze. Sound Tracker works well with other Cobra sound trackers, helps bring in those weak signals, but has no effect on non-Cobra radios...tricky marketing by Cobra, works great though especially for what you was intending it for...
 
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Why be limited to a front mounted speaker? ...why not use an external speaker and have more radio choices?
 
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