Thread: Which CB radio?

If you are really, really, worried about it getting stolen, then how about a 5W hand held with external antenna and take it with you when you get out of the car.

The problem is that with anything in a car/truck/boat it only takes a few minutes for someone to smash a window and rip it out. Even in carparks when you pop into a supermarket etc.

Best bet for the opertunistic thief is a security cable and lock, they may think it is too hard and try someone else.

I have several and all those antennas on the roof rack and bull bar and have learned to live with it.

Never been touched yet and we often park at popular spots and go for a walk for a few hours.

Live with it or be paranoid.

No easy answer I am afraid.

The TX4600 speaker isn't all that loud in a Tdi Defender either. That said it is a good unit and I have had one for 2 years now. Definitely well sealed!

IC-440 ICOM is the best to hide away and has a very good speaker in the hand set, not in the base unit like the GME TX3440

Thanks guys. I wanted to stay with GME - had a 3200 years ago in the Series II and I prefer to stay with an Oz company.

My original thought was to mount the TX4600 in the centre on top of the dash, under the clock but reading the manuals it seems it seems it is not a good spot as it will be exposed to sun and possibly overheat. Without a lot of space in the Flandie I might have to go with the TX3440, mount it under the seat (where CD stacker should be) and use an external speaker...

Any idea of the differences in functions between the 4600 and 3440? They seem to be very similar...

Cheers