Basic 40-Channel CB Radio

During construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline, we purchased CB radios from everyone. Uniden was the only survivor of the rugged road wear and tear. Never had a Uniden radio fail. After construction, I only purchased Uniden CB radios.

I am partial to Uniden anyway, however this CB is great for a first time user or as a back up to a more expensive unit. I have been using CB for about 10 years and I always make sure I have a Uniden 510 available for a back up, or use it in a second car. It has superior range when used with a good antenna and the received audio is decent. I would suggest using an external speaker unless you have a super quiet vehicle. The anl switch cuts through static really well to improve reception, although it sometimes dulls out the audio of the person you are trying to hear. You can use it with a cigarette lighter plug with an adapter from radio shack for a few dollars. They will even show you how to hook it up. It all boils down to being a great CB at a great price. Remember a simple rule of thumb... An inexpensive CB on a good antenna will perform just as well as a high-end CB on a cheap antenna. Don't forget to tune your antenna and have fun!

Unit was brand new but dead on arrival. Tried troubleshooting if it was a power issue, but it turns out it's just a defective unit according to Uniden. Their customer support is also lackluster; I would not buy a Uniden.