Works well with the external antenna on the roof of my van. The rubber ducky antenna is not going to have very good signal because it's inside the vehicle. And the radio will output at 4 Watts whenever it's plugged in but it's not as powerful when it's running on battery power (sometimes). It depends on what kind of batteries you are using and how much of a charge you have left in them. The display on the radio will let you know how many Watts you are putting out. This radio outputs 4 Watts max which is standard for all legal CB radios. This is a smaller and easier to use alternative to a mounted CB radio system. Don't think that your radio doesn't work just because you don't hear anything on the CB radio because sometimes,not a lot of people are using the radio, so there is nothing to here anyway. Also make sure your squelch is not too hight. The NOAA weather works well with both antennas. Also if you have extra cord for the external antenna, do not loop it in a circle. Loop it in a figure-eight. Looping excess chord in a circle can mess with the signal coming in. I put 9 EBL nickel metal hydride "NI-MH" AA batteries in the radio and I'm surprised how long the batteries are lasting. I generally will have them last for a couple of months before needing to recharge them. However most of the time I can just use the radio plugged in anyway. The magnetic antenna fits very securely to metal roof of the vehicle so even if your roof is slightly curved you won't have to worry about the antenna getting blown off at highway speeds. I do wish the cord coming from the antenna was a couple feet longer though. The radio is built well and the plastic feels relatively strong. Buttons are easy to feel and easy to push and there is a backlight button so you can see your screen at night. All and all I'm very happy with this radio. It was exactly what I wanted and is a great money and time saving alternative to mounting a CB radio and antenna, and then wiring them all together, and then buying a antenna tuner too tune the antenna, assuming you know how to do that, and, well, you get the point. By the way this is VERY IMPORTANT; do NOT ever start your vehicle with the radio plugged in and turned on! The sudden drop in voltage can damage the radio. I almost broke mine doing that. To fix it, I unplugged the radio, took out the batteries, and let it sit there in the turned on position for about 30 seconds. (a standard procedure used when repairing computers). Luckily I was able to get the radio working again! Now if you want your radio to transmit further, you can buy a long, tunable antenna and tune it to your radio. The how to videos talking about that are on YouTube if your interested. So in summary, get yourself a CB radio and open up a whole new world on the highways, or you can just use it to talk to your spotter when off-roading, either one.
Cobra HHRT50 Road Trip CB Radio - 2-Way Handheld Emergency Radio with Access to Full 40 Channels & NOAA Alerts, Rooftop Magne
4.2 | 4,922 ratings
Price: 99.95
Last update: 11-17-2024
About this item
Magnetic Mount Antenna - The HH RT 50 Road Trip includes a magnetic antenna so you can operate your handheld CB radio from within your vehicle. Mount the magnetic antenna to the center of your roof on your car for clearest connection.
Soundtracker System – Dramatically improves the transmission and reception of CB radios by filtering through 90% of noise. This system reconfigures the transmission signal and allows it to be transferred more effectively through cluttered air waves.
NOAA Weather & Emergency Radio - Be prepared and never surprised when it comes to changes on the road ahead. Get 24-hour updates on weather conditions, emergencies, and incoming hazards with the built-in NOAA Weather Radio Channel.
Maximum Awareness - With the Dual Watch feature you can program your radio to monitor two pre-selected channels at once. Tune to the 1st channel you want to program. Press and hold the DW button until "DW" begins flashing on the display.
Full Coverage - CB radios provide reliable communication which is not dependent on satellites and cellular networks. This CB Radio can access up to 40 CB radio channels and scan to find the one with the best signal with the touch of a button.
Omni-Directional Microphone – This microphone allows for voices to be picked upfrom all directions. Other benefits also include a more natural sound, handling high sound pressure levels, and it is less sensitive to wind, pop, or handing noise.
Soundtracker System – Dramatically improves the transmission and reception of CB radios by filtering through 90% of noise. This system reconfigures the transmission signal and allows it to be transferred more effectively through cluttered air waves.
NOAA Weather & Emergency Radio - Be prepared and never surprised when it comes to changes on the road ahead. Get 24-hour updates on weather conditions, emergencies, and incoming hazards with the built-in NOAA Weather Radio Channel.
Maximum Awareness - With the Dual Watch feature you can program your radio to monitor two pre-selected channels at once. Tune to the 1st channel you want to program. Press and hold the DW button until "DW" begins flashing on the display.
Full Coverage - CB radios provide reliable communication which is not dependent on satellites and cellular networks. This CB Radio can access up to 40 CB radio channels and scan to find the one with the best signal with the touch of a button.
Omni-Directional Microphone – This microphone allows for voices to be picked upfrom all directions. Other benefits also include a more natural sound, handling high sound pressure levels, and it is less sensitive to wind, pop, or handing noise.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 2 x 1.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
| ASIN | B0794H67JP |
| Item model number | HHRT50 |
| Batteries | 9 AA batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
4,922 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Handheld CB Radios |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Special features | Long Range |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Color | Black |
| Whats in the box | Item, antenna, User Guide |
| Manufacturer | Cobra |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | February 1, 2018 |
Top reviews from the United States
jmriddell24
Very good radio
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018Shadowbum
Very nice, short range.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024Natalie M.
So far, so good!???? Battery Hog!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024Soldat_1958
Good radio but...(Edited Re: Winter Storm)
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Junk!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024Marc Adams
Poor fars/power inside vehicle with basic antenna!
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