Radioddity CB-27 Pro 40-Channel Mini Mobile CB Radio with AM/FM Instant Emergency Channel 9/19, 4W Power Output, VOX, RF Gain, and Handheld Mic
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D. Newmyer
Greater than one weekThis is one of the smallest CBs Ive run across. Im an infrequent user, but occasionally need to monitor from home, or out on a group Jeep trip. Wonder if they will make a similar unit with FM? Maybe it already has it.
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Amos T.
> 3 dayI like Radioddity and have dealt directly with them in the past. They have stood behind their stuff in the past when I had problems. I should have sent this back, but I tried to give it more of a chance as there isnt a lot of CB activity around here. When testing finally you really have to press the microphone and the modulation and sound quality arent that great per the few I tested it with. Unfortunately, the mic isnt easily replaceable and its hard to find out what would be compatible for hardwiring. Its a shame really. The little radio is a great size for either in and out use or to install in tight places. I did CB wayyyy back in the 70s and 80s. Now Im both amateur and GMRS licensed, but still wanted to keep a hand in CB now and then. Great idea, poor execution on this radio.
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Atoche
Greater than one weekWell worth the money. Very compact. I like it!
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Sheila Clendaniel
Greater than one weekI had CBs installed in my home and all vehicles many years ago when they cost a lot of money and everyone was using them. I will be traveling by truck towing my motorcycle in a week and needed a means of communication with the other members of my group. When I first plugged this in I was a little disappointed because controlling squelch and other functions is not just turning a knob but a two step process using the channel buttons. But after my 11 year old explained it to me Im fine. The mic connection looks a bit weak but it is working. We installed a 28 inch antenna and I did not hear anything. I expected to hear a lot of chatter - nothing. Then while riding my bike and my husband and grandson in the truck we started talking and even from a 3 mile distance we could hear each other great. This unit is very small, fits great in the front of my truck. I recommend it.
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John R.
> 3 dayI purchased this unit for use in my RV for when were traveling. The unit is really small as everyone described & appears to be well made. The features are basic but its a good value for the money. The item Im really disappointed in & the reason for the 3 star rating is the microphone coiled cable. Its REALY, REALLY stiff! It feels like if you extend it more than a couple of inches it would pull the connector out of the radio. Yeah, its that stiff. I tried manually stretching it out several time to try & loosen it up, but no real change. I fixed the problem by replacing the coiled cable w/ an ethernet flat style cable with a RJ45 connector to go into the radio. Only 3 of the 8 wires plus the ground are used. Its flexible & easy to use now. I dont understand how the manufacturer could make a decent CB radio & stick a crappy microphone cable on it. Update 12/22/22: I was contacted very quickly by the manufacturer concerning the problem I was having with the microphone cable on the CB radio and that has been resolved. Ive updated my review to reflect their very prompt response. Thank you.
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dearwilliams
> 3 dayI am a female who ordered and received the Radioddity CB-27 Mini CB Radio Mobile 40-Channel, AM Instant Emergency Channel 9/19, RF Gain with Removable Microphone. This is perfect, easy to install, perfect size (my car is very small, and this doesnt take up a lot of room). Manual is easy to understand and it started right up. Will be using it on my road trip. Compared to my old big one ( see screen shot) I would highly recommend buying this compact CB. It is always good to have backup when driving long distances, Cell phones are not reliable...but having this extra communication is perfect.
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Tom Howard
> 3 dayGood value for the investment. Controls are a bit quirky.
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R. Peeler
> 3 dayIts OK I guess - for a CB radio. I like the fact that it is so compact in size. I tried using this CB radio after having not used a CB in many years; it was mostly out of curiosity since I enjoyed it at one time in the past. But due to the handfull of jerks in the western part of the country (and south of the border) who run 1,000 watts or more and walk all over anyone trying to use the frequency for more local useage, it is not enjoyable at all and virtually useless. And since no one is using the FM version of CB radio that capability is of no use either. Mine is now setting in a box in the corner gathering dust.
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George M Beyor
> 3 dayLike
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Jack Montgomery
> 3 dayFits perfectly in your vehicle without being huge option