Choosing a CB Radio for your 4x4 | CB Radio Guide

The way to get round this is to use an external speaker which can be mounted on the dash (all CB's that we sell have an external speaker socket).

Features Required

All CB radios have different features, these let you communicate more easily and efficiently. There are many different features available on a CB radio, from Auto Squelch to Built in SWR Meter. If you are new to CB these names will probably mean nothing to you! However we have a page on this site that explains each of the features in plain english, to get to that page click here. Generally the more expensive the radio the more features it has.

All the radios advertised on the THUNDERPOLE website include the unit, a microphone, a rig bracket, a power lead and a built in speaker. The CB antennas and CB mounts are available separately.

Buying a CB Radio for your 4x4

We have the largest selection of C.B radios in the country, this enables us to cater for every type of 4x4 CB'er, from novice to expert, hobbyists to specialist users.

When choosing a radio there are several factors to consider before making your purchase. Cost, Size and Features Required.

Cost

Most CB's are less than £100. In fact the cheapest is only £59.99. When purchasing a CB radio most people believe that the more expensive the radio the better the range. However this is not true. The range mostly depends on which antenna you are using and where it is mounted. The price difference between the CB Radios is down to the amount of features it has and overall quality of the transmitted and received signals.

Size

Not all CB radios are the same size, however most are smaller than say a car stereo for instance. If you wish to put a new CB Radio into your vehicle you should find a suitable place to mount it. Most people fit it somewhere in the dashboard, however if you do this remember that the internal speaker is in the bottom of the radio and you might not be able to hear it very well.

●	Choosing your CB Radio
●	Choosing your CB Antenna
●	Choosing your Mount
●	What is SWR?
●	What is a Groundplane?


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