Best to get a better antenna with it.

Even for a handheld the antenna is too weak

First of all, the stock rubber ducky antenna is no good for anything but the shortest range communication

Very poor performer even with an adequate antenna

Hopefully a external antenna will improve reception

I bought a better antenna at Radio Shack and it still did not pick up signals from over a hundred yards away

Needs a outside antenna to work effectively in a auto or truck

If paired up with a good, solid antenna you will see a dramatic increase in range

The stock flexible antenna has no range whatsoever - it was near impossible to talk to someone two cars away using this.

For an example of this type antenna look up the Midland 18-2442 Mobile CB Antenna (again, no endorsement).In conclusion, I would recommend the Midland 75-785 CB to friends without hesitation.

Handheld antenna is a smal twist off type

This radio is good for the price I recommend that you get a better antenna for it but its good for talking to another handheld or a car unit.

I ordered a stronger antenna and I hope it helps

Basically, if you want this radio to perform well in a car, you will need to hook it up to an external antenna, like a Wilson or a Firestik... that stock rubber ducky antenna isn't going to work well inside a car made of metal, absorbing RF

I would recommend the Cobra antenna as an add on.

The antenna could have been longer like the President Randy model so that the range could have increased

But the good news here is that range will GREATLY improve with a better antenna

To get maybe a 30-40% additional improvement in listening & sending attach a telescopic antenna (unit comes with a fixed length/flexible antenna commonly referred to as a 'rubber duckie.') such as the Cobra CB 'HA-TA' telescopic antenna, available from Amazon (no endorsement).4.

This radio has some kind of proprietary antenna connector that will NOT ACCETP THE MIDLAND 18-

I purchased an antenna for the car so it would work better.

Get a dash mounted CB and a good antenna.

I have seen 12v car-type 40 channel CB Radios for half the price that may be a better choice at home if you have 12v power and a portable antenna available at home.

I like it it works well when I am out of my 4x4 and directing the guys, I can communicate just as good as in my jeepbut range is just ok (compared to my fixed unit...duh)

I like it it works well when I am out of my 4x4 and directing the guys, I can communicate just as good as in my jeepbut range is just ok (compared to my fixed unit...duh)