[s-cars] re: Anybody use a CB radio on trips?

[Paul Dooley]

Chris,

I've used that CB radio for the past 5 or 6 years.  I originally went with this model after my last CB was stolen from my Amigo.  Remember, with the Amigo, they don't lock so everything in it is fair game.  With this CB model, I could take it out easily when not in use or just lock it in the glove box.  Now I use it in 3 of my cars.  I just had to by a couple extra $24 adapters.  Only negative comment on the CB is that you need a good antennae - it won't get you out more than 1/2 mile without a good antennae.  Then you should be able to reach 3 to 5 miles in the mountains - further in Michigan.

My antennae mounts on my trunk in the S6 and the 328i.  I will look at the model and post it when I get a chance to check it out.  It has a small C shaped bracket, with good rubber coating, and 2 set screws on the inside of the trunk to lock it down.  Then I have a 4 foot whip.  I take the whip off when not using the CB and sometimes I remove the mount all together.  It only takes about 2 minutes to put it back on. 

I run with the CB all the time and it's more than handy for avoiding speed traps.  It also helps avoid traffic backups and great for entertaining listening - some of those truckers are hilarious.

I'll check on the antennae model for ya,

Paul D
95 S6
Heading to //S-fest 04 with CB


Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 06:17:49 -0700 (PDT)
From: chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [s-cars] Anybody use a CB radio on trips?
To: Scar <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Message-ID: <20040817131749.55783.qmail at web60503.mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Hi guys,

Looking to get a CB that will work well in our
S4 sedan. There isn't much space in these cars for
a radio, I'm looking at the Cobra 75 WX-ST.

Any expereiences with this or other radios with an S car?
Also need to find a good antenna to use...

Thanks for the input
Chris