MIDLAND 75-822 40 Channel 2 Way Radio

I have a small car without much room for a traditional under dash CB. I bought this to communicate from car to car on a road trip. It works quite well. Car to car range is about 1 mile in heavy urban traffic, about 2 miles on the open road (as long as there is no hill between you and the other car). Converts quickly to a handheld with the supplied battery pack and short rubber antenna. Range is only about 1/4 to 1/2 mile in this configuration, but could probably be improved with an extendable antenna. I especially appreciate that Midland supplies different battery packs to take either rechargeable or disposable batteries.

Only 1 minor gripe. The belt clip is spring steel and will scratch any belt you hang it on. I would prefer a plastic squeeze clip like that found on many cell phones, or on industrial walkie talkies.

Other than that I'm very satisfied.

Glad I didn't need this sooner. The radio moved on the Super Saver Shipping timeline even with mandatory $10 Standard Shipping. I could have walked to KY for pick-up in the time standard shipping took. The vehicle mount antenna ordered same day, standard shipping, from Cricket Ventures, AMZ reseller, arrived four days before the radio.

On the other hand, the radio and antenna are superb! An exceptional package of capabilities, size, and features. Midland would do well to copy this product architecture across their other families of HT/Mobile products: GMRS/MURS, business band.

Buy the radio. Just don't expect timely delivery.

Quite a few of the Southern Cruisers M/C riding club I am a member of have this radio and suggested it strongly and Amazon.com for the best purchase place. I am very pleased with it so far.

Was not worth the money range is very limited and very unclear to understand other party talking

Great CB, compact design lets you put it anywhere, yet has all features one needs. EZ hook up with cigarett lighter plug. Perfect for small vehicles. External antennae is a must if used in vehicle.