midland cb radio

I do not have an antenna or any chords, but i do have a mic. The modle is 13-898B. I have no clue how to get it working. I got it from a friend and it is really old. Please help. I wouldn't like to spend alot of money on it and I live out in the country.

dont worry, you dont need to spend any money on your radio, you just need to spend a little on the antenna and the coax to the antenna, whats good about some of the older radios is the fcc wasnt as strict exactly, and a lot of them are a little more powerful than 4watts. but either way, you have a radioshack near you? if so you need to go there and get an antenna radioshack normally carries a nice magnet mount with the attached coax for 20 something bucks....
either way your gonna have to spend money on an antenna and as crappy as some radioshack stuff is that antenna, i used to use before i moved onto my dual wilsons but that thing works awesome. thats pretty much it, it will need to be tuned, but look it up on the internet how to tune it, see if anyone you know has a swr meter you should hve one, but with the radioshack antenna im talking about ive never seen it be dangerously high outa the box, but it all changes depending on the car is on, you will probably be safe with it though.


this is of course assuming the radio works.


AAHH!! i just looked up the model, and its a base station.... you can look up online how to turn a mobile antenna into a base station antenna, or your gonna spend a decent amount of money on the antenna. :-/ if you are look at the antron 99 its a cheap decent antenna.

2008-08-31 10:32:28 by Jenius123

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I do not have an antenna or any chords, but i do have a mic. The modle is 13-898B. I have no clue haw to get it working. Please help.

That is a nice radio.

You will need to get a 120 volt ac power cord and an antenna for it to work.

Which power cord will depend on the shape of the 120 vac socket on the back of the radio.

Any CB antenna will work, although a base station antenna will work best:

http://www.gijoesradioelectronics.com/sc ripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=136

A magnet mount antenna will work too but not as well:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index. jsp?productId=2103706&cp=

2008-08-05 06:45:10 by Jenius123

Price: $49.99

Easily installs in most cars, trucks and RVs
CB/PA switch allows CB to be used as a Public Address System when paired with a PA speaker
40-channel, 4-Watt CB radio is perfect for novices and seasoned CB users
RF Gain adjusts reception sensitivity range for clear communication
Three-year limited warranty

I'm thinking of getting one to keep in touch with my family on long shopping excursions and need a handheld, fairly cheap CB. Any help is appreciated.
I mean a HANDHELD CB radio. I have tried FRS radios and the range is very limited within busy stores and parking lots because of the obstruction. The short Rubber Duck antenna would work well would it not?

A CB radio is probably not the best choice for the use you have stated. For starters, the antenna on a CB is very long. You would have to extend it every time you wanted to use it, then push it back down so it wouldn't be a hazard.
Try the FRS radios. They are small, easy to use, and because of the frequency range have a nice compact antenna and are cheap.

2007-09-06 22:53:47 by KungFuKricket

Price: $69.99

Power: 7W Input, 4W Output
Power with nine AA batteries or included cigarette lighter adapter for mobile use
Charge jack allows NiCad batteries to be charged without removing them from the radio
One-year manufacturer's warranty
ANL (automatic noise limiter) and squelch control for improving reception/eliminating noise

it isn't picking up anything to hear. try 3 and 19."BREAKER 1-9 COULD I GET A RADIO CHECK? "if that doesn't make it work, it might be electronic.

2006-06-24 17:56:48 by Jason S

If you're traveling and want to talk to strangers along the road, CB is the better choice. FRS radios are good for family activities, birdwatching, etc.

2009-04-26 14:47:18 by safety expert