Radioddity CS-47 Small CB Radio, AM/FM, 40-Channel, One Hander Microhone Built-in Speaker Noise Reduction, Large 7-Color Backlit LCD Display, VOX, RF Gain Long-Range for Offroad, Trucker, Backcountry

Great little CB radio that operates in the AM and FM bands!! Really small profile but powerful output. Had decent reports when transmitting to the local area. I’m pleased with the durability of the unit and the compact nature of this radio. Very intuitive to use too! Easy to recommend!

The style of the CB radio is very clean in my truck. It is not noticeable once I put it up under the steering wheel, I just had to buy some velcro to hold it. I had to buy a PA for it and it was perfect for that system. Would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for one! I just think the price is a bit high, I think you can find one very similar at a cheaper price.

Im no electrical engineer, but with just two wires (hot & ground), this really shouldnt be that hard to figure out. Connect the wires: Red-to-Red; Black-to-Black; connect an antenna... and nothing. I mean Ive built full computer systems from scratch. This should be cake. Check the fuse. Nope Replace the fuse. Nope Check the power source. Nope It could be I happened to get a radio that was DOA or it could be that there is something wrong with my installation. I cant honestly say. The radio comes with an instruction manual on how to use the radio once its working, but no information on how to properly install it or the best type of antenna to use. Given this is my first CB radio, I will give it the benefit of the doubt that there is something I am missing, but troubleshooting would be easier if the instructions were a bit more thorough. Beyond that, the radio seems well built. The body is quite compact - easy to fit into any vehicle or small space - and it feels quite solid. The handpiece is comfortable and the buttons are well placed with a responsive feel. If I could get the thing to work, I imagine it would be a decent CB radio. I would likely give it at least four stars if I was actually able to use it. Its too bad installation hasnt been as user friendly as I thought it would be.

Super small head unit, comes with bracket for underdash mounting and wiring for fuse box. All controls are on the Mic for easy one handed use. I actually placed head unit under the seat after putting a standard cigarette lighter plug on wires. This makes it easy to move from car to car if needed. Unit works well, great for traveling and staying in contact with other vehicles you are traveling with. I would recommend.

The CS-47 by Radioddity is a solid, competent, CB transceiver.... Full-featured, with 40 AM channels, newly-FCC-authorized FM channels, squelch, and RF gain. The radio is made tight-space friendly, thanks to its unique spin on the traditional two-piece design. The guts of this radio live in a small box- not much bigger than a standard deck of playing cards... not much heavier, either- which can easily be mounted under the dash, under a seat... or even between a seat, and the center console. The radios controls, and speaker, are all conveniently located in the mic housing- giving you fingertip control of the radio... literally! Installation of the radio is pretty straight forward: Find a suitable location to mount the head unit (hardware, included), connect the red and black power leads to 12-volts- positive, and ground- respectively, plug in an antenna, and plug in the mic/control unit. In operation, this CB outputs the same 4-watts of power as an analog radio, with transmission that is strong and clear, and reception range that is equally impressive. The built-in speaker (on the mic/control/handset is rather small... imparting a somewhat tinny sound. However, there is a jack on the back of the head unit, allowing for the connection of an external speaker. While the external output isnt super-powerful, it does allow for use of a slightly larger speaker- improving sound quality. Technically functioning like an export radio, the CS-47 is easily switchable (single button press) between AM and FM operation. There is also a sequence of button presses that will enable the user to select frequency bands. In addition to the conventional squelch and gain controls, the radio features quiet codes- CTCSS, and DCS functionality. Anyone who has used FMRS or GMRS radio equipment knows how useful those systems can be... especially when trying to avoid irrelevant radio traffic. Unfortunately, the CTCSS and DCS functions are only truly useful, if the station you want to hear from is using a radio capable of CTCSS/DCS operation, as well. Having all function controls available on the mic/handset is at once, both convenient, and bothersome. Every control is within easy reach... but the mic is also a jumble of buttons... and selecting certain features may require a short press, a long press, or a combination of button presses- not always easy to remember. All, in all, the CS-47 is a good radio, well- equipped to serve in the modern era of CB. In truth, the only thing keeping this radio from being excellent, is the lack of SSB operation.

Ive had many radios from radioddity, and I havent been disappointed in either quality of product or product support. This is actually my first production CB radio thats newer than 20 years old! Ive owned many hand-me-downs and I really enjoy the efficiency of space and ease of use with this radio! Very simple to setup and put to use with the addition of a designated CB antenna. Not much of a power draw because the output is rated at 4 watts so you can simply plug into your lighter port and get on the air. For a cost effective option to get on FM CB this is really a great option!

I am not able to get this to work, but it looks like a cool piece, Im not sure if mine is defective or its just not a good quality item

So we got this for my husband to put in his car because he travels frequently within the region and spends a lot of time on the road. the best feature is that most of the controls are on the mic so you are not fiddling with buttons on the unit if you are using this while driving. My husband was able to hook this up to his car and test it easily in a short amount of time. The range is probably not as good as some more professional units but for keeping him informed and offering another level of safety when he is on the road it is perfect!

This device is very small and compact. Havent been able to use it yet. Had to order antennae. Have to get back to you with how it works.

Fulfills all my dreams (yes plural) of uttering tons of trucker slangs together and feeling like Im riding the asphalt alligator down to the hula-hoop house of jack-a-lope glitter bombs and allzzzz you can eat pancakes served by a clothes artist name Sprinkles and her friend Sinnamon woooooooooooooooo boy For real though, this thing is super powerful and does everything I (an amateur... but I know right? I sound legit!) needs. It is very flexible in terms of tuning features and enhancements, it is about the size of Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist.. the old school hard back, not that sissy softcover nonsense you find outside used bookstores. For the price, this thing is a steal for anyone looking to CB Radio some fools