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I recently installed this radio in my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I didn't want a hand held unit so I purchased this one. It has all the features one would need for any off-roading. I choose to mount the unit on the center console, passenger side. It is clean, easy to get to and not in the way of any passenger. I also like like the 10 NOAA channel feature. It comes in handy.
I did purchase a kit specifically for the FJ to complete this. I used a bandi antenna mount, firestik coax cable, super heavy antenna mount spring, quick release and 3' firestik adjustabe antenna.
For the price this is a pretty good unit.

Really I would give it a 4.5. The only thing I found wrong with it was the speaker not being loud enough. If you have a 2nd gen Toyota it fits perfectly under the stereo, in that little cubby. I recomend this product to everyone who is new to CB's. It's a great choice.

I ordered this radio, after my midland 1001z broke, and I really wish I didn't. This radio is junk! I had a good antenna hooked up to it, and the radio signals were weak and came in and out constantly. The mic is cheap and bulky! The soundtracker feature is useless. Fellow CBer's could not hear me when I talked to them. The only good feature is the weather band, other than that, don't even waste your money on it!

The radio is very useful. I mounted the radio in my car with a magnet mount antenna. The installation and wiring is not difficult at all. I was able to have clear conversations with a friend a few miles away. The weather channels are great too. That is why I say it is the best bang for your buck. Very few inexpensive units have the weather channels. Overall, it is a great product and I would buy it again. Although, when it is bright out the display does wash out making it hard to read.

I like the radio. I just wish it had a weather alert feature for bad weather while monitoring CB. Also, the weather channels are weak, but that's just due to location for the most part.
All in all, it's a dependable unit.