I am super happy with my Cobra, 18WXST. Has weather, is DIN sized so it fits in the dash, has front-mounted speaker and mic jack, so it can be heard and used in the dash.

Here's a shot, installed in my truck:


(sorry about the image quality - sun was streaming in that day)

Phil

Phil, not to get off topic, but your heater controls are like nothing I've ever seen in a Mitsubishi before.

Not to mention the right side drive...

What about CB antenna choices? Firestik?

yeah, that too!

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<continue hijack> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Heater controls are the highline Japanese domestic market variety. Set your temp on the digital readout, and its maintained automatically. Heater or AC cycles up/down/on/off as needed. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Sweet. Righthand drive? Well, I'm a lefty, so I thought it'd be cool to shift with my left hand for a change. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Indicating with the right hand? Not so cool... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

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As far as antennae <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I've used/broken many many, and finally settled on the K40. It has a base and 5 foot stainless whip. It comes with the hood lip mount, but can be used with optional magmount, mirror mount, etc. A half turn separates the load coil and antenna from the base. Excellent range, durable, lifetime warranty. Love it.

It's like the winning the Super Lotto

Lefty, Canadian, Driving a RHD,JDM,TDI <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

How reliable are Midlands?

The FRS models are pretty cheap (way cheaper than Motorolas) because Midland has a local manufacturing facility. They also export to the U.S.

I've always had good luck with Midlands, except when I messed with them.