When I started we had radio shack (trash 23, then 40) I went on to the cobra console ssd with a kicker.

After 40 years I want to get back in the game,

Any hekp you can give this old Vet will be appreciated.

My old handle was "Beef Eater"

Don

Not much progress in the years, equipment about the same as before, same wattage limits for legal. Still argument over directional or multi-directional antennae

Cobra still a major brand along with Midland.

Galaxy has a new base station out SSB and all for under 300. Would still upgrade the mike personally

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CB Radios Plus - Your One Stop Shop For CB and Radio Equipment