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

This is a neat little compact CB radio that will be easy to install in cramped vehicle cabins. If you are having trouble finding a place to mount a more traditional CB radio, this could be the answer. Menu operation takes a minute to get accustomed to, but once you are familiar with it, cha going settings will be easy. The display shows coded menu options, so keep the instruction manual close so you can refer to it when changing settings. The main body of the radio is tiny and can almost fit in the palm of your hand. The mic uses what appears to be a CAT5 cable jack, so you might be able to use a cable extension (not a crossover cable) if you need more length in order to mount the unit under a seat or behind a dashboard panel. It came with a microphone bracket, main unit mounting bracket, mounting screws, thumb screws and rubber washers to go between the unit and the bracket. It also has a spare fuse. All of the controls are on the microphone head, and you can choose between red, blue, green, yellow, cyan and white backlight colors. This is a cool feature and will let you choose a color that makes viewing easier, or one that matches your interior trim color. This is a modern CB that has both AM and FM modulation, so it can make use of the new FCC rule changes that allow FM use on the CB band. Additionally, it has CTCSS and DCS squelch options to help mitigate interference in crowded band conditions. The sound is quite good for such a small speaker. The radio does have an external speaker jack in case you want a bigger speaker. The regular audio squelch is a 2 step process to adjust it, so that isnt as convenient as turning a knob, but thats a necessary compromise to get this tiny form factor. If you are using this for mounting in aJeep or other 4X4 for trail communications, I think you will really enjoy the FM capability and the CTCSS/DCS features. It will function much like a GMRS radio when used in FM mode, but without having to get a license. And you will still be able to use AM and communicate with older CBs. It does not have SSB, but its not really intended for that type of operation anyway. Overall I think its a solid choice for a super compact CB radio with FM capability.

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.

This little cb radio is perfect to keep on hand for emergencies or general driving use. All off the radio feature are on the mic so you can mount the body of the radio out of the way. This is a great little cb that also include fm (newer feature added to cb airwaves by the fcc).

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!