Radioddity CS-47 Small CB Radio, AM/FM, 40-Channel, One Hander Microhone Built-in Speaker Noise Reduction, Large 7-Color Backlit LCD Display, VOX, RF Gain Long-Range for Offroad, Trucker, Backcountry

Ive had many radios from radioddity, and I havent been disappointed in either quality of product or product support. This is actually my first production CB radio thats newer than 20 years old! Ive owned many hand-me-downs and I really enjoy the efficiency of space and ease of use with this radio! Very simple to setup and put to use with the addition of a designated CB antenna. Not much of a power draw because the output is rated at 4 watts so you can simply plug into your lighter port and get on the air. For a cost effective option to get on FM CB this is really a great option!

This little cb radio is perfect to keep on hand for emergencies or general driving use. All off the radio feature are on the mic so you can mount the body of the radio out of the way. This is a great little cb that also include fm (newer feature added to cb airwaves by the fcc).

Great little CB with AM and FM signal I found a great little spot to install it in my car.. Remove the Mike when parked, you can not see the unit is installed in the car.

I was planning on having this unit as a home base system until I tried to use it and some of the basic functions. My main issue with it is the squelch function. It is not very easy to use and ended up driving me a little crazy trying to figure out the adjustment for it. I am about 7 miles from the main interstate and like talking to some of the truck drivers as they come through the area. I have been using a 30+ year old Uniden radio in my car and wanted something I could use in the house. I have a home made dipole antenna in the attic which works great with my old radio. My SWR is 1.4 on channel 40 and 1.1 on channel 1 using my old radio. With this radio I cant get the SWR below 1.4. It varies between 1.3 and 1.7. And this is just by changing the radio, nothing with the antenna itself. The colors on the display are a great feature, but if I cant use it easily and get the SWR figured out, then I cant talk very good with it. I have other Radioditty equipment for HAM radio and they dont have any issue. I believe I can get it figured out and make it useful, just probably not for my home unit.

very small and compact . fits in center console of my tacoma . works great as a backup for my gmrs radio when i am off road.

The CS-47 by Radioddity is a solid, competent, CB transceiver.... Full-featured, with 40 AM channels, newly-FCC-authorized FM channels, squelch, and RF gain. The radio is made tight-space friendly, thanks to its unique spin on the traditional two-piece design. The guts of this radio live in a small box- not much bigger than a standard deck of playing cards... not much heavier, either- which can easily be mounted under the dash, under a seat... or even between a seat, and the center console. The radios controls, and speaker, are all conveniently located in the mic housing- giving you fingertip control of the radio... literally! Installation of the radio is pretty straight forward: Find a suitable location to mount the head unit (hardware, included), connect the red and black power leads to 12-volts- positive, and ground- respectively, plug in an antenna, and plug in the mic/control unit. In operation, this CB outputs the same 4-watts of power as an analog radio, with transmission that is strong and clear, and reception range that is equally impressive. The built-in speaker (on the mic/control/handset is rather small... imparting a somewhat tinny sound. However, there is a jack on the back of the head unit, allowing for the connection of an external speaker. While the external output isnt super-powerful, it does allow for use of a slightly larger speaker- improving sound quality. Technically functioning like an export radio, the CS-47 is easily switchable (single button press) between AM and FM operation. There is also a sequence of button presses that will enable the user to select frequency bands. In addition to the conventional squelch and gain controls, the radio features quiet codes- CTCSS, and DCS functionality. Anyone who has used FMRS or GMRS radio equipment knows how useful those systems can be... especially when trying to avoid irrelevant radio traffic. Unfortunately, the CTCSS and DCS functions are only truly useful, if the station you want to hear from is using a radio capable of CTCSS/DCS operation, as well. Having all function controls available on the mic/handset is at once, both convenient, and bothersome. Every control is within easy reach... but the mic is also a jumble of buttons... and selecting certain features may require a short press, a long press, or a combination of button presses- not always easy to remember. All, in all, the CS-47 is a good radio, well- equipped to serve in the modern era of CB. In truth, the only thing keeping this radio from being excellent, is the lack of SSB operation.

very easy to use and has a very user friendly interface. do not like that it did not come with an antenna. other than that it is a great unit with clear audio. the buttons on the unit are very responsive.

I hadnt used a CB radio for literally decades, and cell phones have really hammered the CB market, but CB still has some great uses, especially where cell service is spotty (like in the mountains or deep wilderness, which is why I pulled the trigger on this purchase). Of course, CB performance, especially transmitting, depends a great deal on your antenna, but this radio does what its supposed to do in that department, even with the cheap antenna I have. I also like the dual coax connector so it should be plug-and-play for all applications. I like how this radio is really small, like only 4 square and 1 deep small. Since Im using it infrequently, I can easily store it and then pop it on the bracket with the two thumbscrews when I want it. I do wish they had included a 12v connector on the power leads or at least a cigarette lighter plug to make it easier to remove from the vehicle when I want to, but I added one myself so no worries. However, the downside (for me) to the small size is they have chosen to put ALL of the controls as well as the display only on the microphone. If you used this all the time, you would eventually get used to where all the small buttons are located, but for the occasional user like me, its a bit of a guessing game. Plus, with so many functions, you often need to switch modes to use the same button for a different function. I havent followed the technology over the years, but I think Id prefer a dial for squelch control, for example. Also, having to look at the microphone to find buttons and read the display while driving is probably as bad as texting while driving. As I said, its a learning curve issue, and I AM an old dog trying to learn new tricks. Seems like a good, solid radio for the price; just expect to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the controls and display on the mic.

Great little CB radio that operates in the AM and FM bands!! Really small profile but powerful output. Had decent reports when transmitting to the local area. I’m pleased with the durability of the unit and the compact nature of this radio. Very intuitive to use too! Easy to recommend!

The style of the CB radio is very clean in my truck. It is not noticeable once I put it up under the steering wheel, I just had to buy some velcro to hold it. I had to buy a PA for it and it was perfect for that system. Would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for one! I just think the price is a bit high, I think you can find one very similar at a cheaper price.