Hey, it's cheap (price wise), it works and it's dependable in the woods. It keeps me from getting run over up in the forest roads that I roam in several days a week, wind, rain or shine. I can monitor the trucks hauling out wood and they can monitor me when I'm bumping around. I'll switch to the particular haul road's cb channel that's painted on a tree at the entrance to the road and will let whoever's listening know what forest road I'm on, what direction I'm heading, what I'm driving and what marker I'm at. Those who are running that road will usually get back to me and I'll call out the markers as I head their direction. I can hear them calling their markers out as they head towards me if we're on the same road. Either way, it's safe, sane and the C.B. does the trick. I had no problem mounting it but matching it is a bit fussy for me. The SWR readings are good, but the antenna ground needs some work. Not the c.b.
Would I buy it again? Yeah. But there's one more that's a bit pricier that has the scan option for $20-$30 more. I'd have bought if I didn't buy this one. This one's cheap in price but so far it's doing the job. The speaker's a bit challenging for me (hearing impaired, go figure) but I can still figure out what's being said. It's just a bit of a challenge sometimes.
Bottom line? If you need a cheap, easy to install, usable C.B. this is the one. When they say "compact", they mean it. I run it in my 2015 Ford F150 4X4 (short box) but keep in mind you will have to ground the antenna mount. Too many folks forget that part. I run it with a 4 ft. FireStick most of the time. I had my last FireStick "borrowed" when I parked my truck in a store's parking lot. When I came back outside my FireStick antenna was gone. So, right now I'm running around with a little magnetic mount on the roof. It works but it's no FireStick. I gave it 5 stars because it's better than my old one that I paid double this price for when I bought it. That one was borrowed and never returned.
| Item Weight | 2.34 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 5.8 x 3 inches |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Item model number | PRO-510XL |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Wireless Remote | No |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Height (inches) | 4 inches |
| Weight | 7.11 Kilograms |
