Who makes the smallest SSB CB radios?

[iMONITOR]

After buying a really nice COBRA 29 LX and finding it didn't fit anywhere in my 2019 Ford Edge I ended up selling it at a slight loss. I should have done my home work.

Now I'm rethinking things and realized I think I want to get a SSB CB. Again size matters. Does anyone make a small SSB CB and if so who?

Thanks

 

[Jeta1]

Amazon.com: Uniden BEARCAT 980 40- Channel SSB CB Radio with Sideband NOAA WeatherBand,7- Color Digital Display PA/CB Switch and Noise Cancelling Mic, Wireless Mic Compatible: Electronics

 

[cmjonesinc]

I was looking for the smallest thing I could find a while back with ssb and couldn't do any better than the 980 or the President McKinley. I went with the President and have zero complaints. I would prefer a smaller form or a remote head but I don't think anyone makes one. Guess there isn't much of a market for remote head cb's out there.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Model / SKU:	President MCKINLEY
Recommended for:	Drivers who need a rugged SSB CB radio. This radio is ideal for off-road use in Jeeps, Cruisers, Tractors and HD equipment.
Radio Features:	Single Side Band (SSB), Weather, Backlit Display, Built in SWR Meter, PA, Beep Function, ANL/NB & Hi-cut Filters, Roger Beep, Channel Scanning, Automatic Squelch, Instant Channel 9/19, RF Gain, VOX hands free, Lights, Dimmer
Compatible with:	Compatible with all CB antennas on the market. Ideally suited for installation in single DIN radio slots, but can also be mounted easily with the included "U" bracket. This CB features a front speaker and rear external speaker port.
Product Includes:	Radio and 6-pin microphone Mounting bracket and hardware Power cord with Fuse Microphone hanger
Manufacturer Warranty:	Two Years OR Five Years with the purchase of a President Antenna
Radio Dimensions:	6.69” x 5.91” x 2.05” / 170 x 150 x 52 mm
Download Manual:	To download / view manual, please click here.

 

[iMONITOR]

That's been pretty much my findings as well. I was leaning towards the Uniden 980 but I read a few reviews that were critical about it's mechanical integrity claiming that they were breaking down in environments that subjected them to vibrations from mobile use in trucks.

I haven't read any negative comments regarding the President McKinley.

 

[W9WSS]

If you're an Amazon Prime member, the President McKinley is $163.15 (plus tax where appropriate).

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

From what I read the President McKinley is a bit smaller and will fit in a DIN opening. I am leaning toward it myself.

 

[krokus]

The Uniden PC-122 is probably the smallest one made, but is not a current model. You might be able to find a used one, but most owners are not willing to give them up.

 

[K4EET]

The Uniden PC-122 is probably the smallest one made, but is not a current model. You might be able to find a used one, but most owners are not willing to give them up.

Is this one of them?

Pc122 | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Pc122. Condition is "Used". Radio only this radio has screaming audio. With npc mod does 3 watts peak 30 watts on my bird watt meter on a peak rms 12 watts great talker has unlocked clarifier ready to go radio is am usb lsb talks all bands peaked and tuned </p>

www.ebay.com

 

[krokus]

Is this one of them?

Pc122 | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Pc122. Condition is "Used". Radio only this radio has screaming audio. With npc mod does 3 watts peak 30 watts on my bird watt meter on a peak rms 12 watts great talker has unlocked clarifier ready to go radio is am usb lsb talks all bands peaked and tuned </p>

www.ebay.com

It appears to be, but that pic is not a good one.

 

[Retroradio]

I was looking at the President Mike FCC as its the smallest I have seen in awhile.
My vehicle like many is radio unfriendly.... :-(

 

[cmjonesinc]

That's been pretty much my findings as well. I was leaning towards the Uniden 980 but I read a few reviews that were critical about it's mechanical integrity claiming that they were breaking down in environments that subjected them to vibrations from mobile use in trucks.

I haven't read any negative comments regarding the President McKinley.

I saw a few negative reviews with the screens going bad. That's what pushed me away. I don't think you'll be disappointed with the McKinley though.

 

[WB9YBM]

additional resources might include:
CB Radio Shop with Accessories & Radios for Sale: Walcott Radio;
Copper Electronics, Inc. | Copper Electronics

 

[W9WSS]

Walcott has it for $179.95; I'd still get mine from Amazon Prime for $163.15 plus tax (free shipping).

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

I was looking at the President Mike FCC as its the smallest I have seen in awhile.
My vehicle like many is radio unfriendly.... :-(

Who is President "Mike"?

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

additional resources might include:
CB Radio Shop with Accessories & Radios for Sale: Walcott Radio;
Copper Electronics, Inc. | Copper Electronics

FYI: The President McKinley is available in Europe as a multi "norm" radio with FM added. "a sleeper"!

 

[cmjonesinc]

FYI: The President McKinley is available in Europe as a multi "norm" radio with FM added. "a sleeper"!

Any idea where to find the EU model in the US? I looked before I bought mine and couldn't find it.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Any idea where to find the EU model in the US? I looked before I bought mine and couldn't find it.

You are probably going to have to buy from offshore and pay for express shipping to the US. Maybe Amazon has some.

I found this, cant vouch for them.

CBShop - Communicating our passion

Winkel en webshop in zend en ontvangst apparatuur, 27Mc specialist, bakkie winkel, midland, president, tti, intek

www.cbshop.com

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Warning to anyone shopping and buying a SSB radio. Vendors have started listing USB, Universal Serial Bus chargers, as a "feature"

 

[WB9YBM]

Any idea where to find the EU model in the US? I looked before I bought mine and couldn't find it.

When I looked into this a few years ago (for other applications) I found out that radios can be bought from foreign radio stores if the buyer here in the U.S. provides a copy of their ham radio license...