I've started to get an interest in CB.

I have this old Fanon Fanfare 330 installed in my truck right now and it works... mostly. I mean reception works. I've never actually verified if transmissions works, but I suspect it does.

Anyways, the questions is whether or not I should invest in something newer, more reliable and that gets better reception?

I love the old fanfare but I have a feeling it's range is rather limited and it never really get that clear of reception.

But on the other hand, I'm not sure if I could get enough real use out of new radio to warrant such a purchase...

Gah.

One of the main reasons I want to get into CB is because I'm also getting into some offroading (starting out light) and I know that a bunch of the other guys that head out run CBs too, it's a good way to get help out on the trails if you're totally fucked somewhere.

It's also just plain fun.

So yeah.

Anyone have advice or even general comments for me?

[This message has been edited by cense (edited 03-14-2007).]

first of all, where do you live?

If you want to get a newer CB, they now come with AGC (audio contrast) so its easier to hear. Ive never tried a CB with that feature though so maybe someone else can ellaborate on it.

Only an old Realistic, which I hardly use anymore, yet still works perfectly.