Scrambler82
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john112deere,
If you are expecting a CB Radio to do your Cell Work for you think twice.
Cobra only added this device to pull in people that think there is a good think going, sort like when CB Companies made Hand Held wired remote CB's... didnt work as well as they thought !
My new Radio... IF it ever gets in, has the new stuff, but costs an arm and leg; there are plenty of new designed Auto Radios out there that have the Bluetooth and all the Apps and don't cost a lot of money, stick to a name brand and it should work ok. Me I'm a Pioneer Fan from way back... and I'm sticking to it !
In the mean time I wanted hand free calling so I purchased a Bluetooth Speaker from Motorola, it mounts on the visor in front of me or if the wife wants to talk she pulls it off the visor and holds it while she talks. It links through Bluetooth, as long as I have the Bluetooth is turned on in my Samsung Cell.
It is a "Motorola TZ700 89556N Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone"
It turns on when you slam the door or other movement and links up right away, IF you have it linked in your phone already.
Very clear sound unless, like me I like all the windows open all the time, I need to close up the rear slider and driver's side window to listen... but then again I am old !
"Just me thinking again...  , when you use a radio for a Cell, through the AUX Jack that was not intended for that use... the speakers in the radio will not switch to Cell Phone and you end up with a lot of mixed sounds".
Buying a separate speaker or newer radio will cost more but will give you everything you are looking for in performance.
Make sure, if you buy a new radio, that is has the Cell Phone Hook up, either Blue tooth or other wise, but mostly make sure it will switch the music off and the phone on.
AND... for those still into CB Radios, it has become more of a private channel thing. Everyone is using their phones to talk, ok it works, but the CB Channels are freeing up making for a clearer talk channel.
I have been an Amateur Radio Operator, HAM, for years and I still go back to the CB, sometimes there is less hassle and actual more enjoyment talking on it.
And before you ask, yes I have a powerful CB radio that will easily talk to the other side of the US, with the right conditions, and can easily blow out the receiving circuits on another CB Radio if it gets too close during transmit. I think it put out somewhere in the 200 (variable) watts range straight out of the Radio, so no amp is needed. If you have a CB Radio in your truck don't get rid of it, it will be easy to talk on it without all the extra chatter from too many people... thanks to the Cell Phone !Last edited on Fri Mar 23rd, 2018 01:02 pm by Scrambler82
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2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !
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