Looking to purchase my first ever CB! I am a complete beginner, and all I know is you need a CB and an antenna
It's so I can talk to mates when we are driving about and going long distance drives.So got a few questions to ask concerning a CB radio.
1) Was looking at a Midland 38 is this a good one or is there another one you could recommend?
2) As it is for the car, and at any given point we won't be more than 5 miles away, and cause it is on the car, I'm looking for a shortish antenna, don't want a big pole hanging off the back of my car! Was looking at the Thunderpole Saturn? as its only 66cm?
3) How easy is it to wire the antenna, bear in mind I am 17, and have hardly any tools for cutting cable, I build computers...Screwdriver is the most I need and use
(And a Hammer, but its not really effective)4) How do you power the thing in the car? Do you get a Cigarette Lighter thing? I take it the CB has a +ve and -ve wire from the back of it?
5) I have browsed the forums and you talk about levels of SWR? What is it and do I need to worry about the level?
You've probably heard all this a thousand times, So I do apologise, and all help and advice is greatly appreciated 
Cheers,
Jamie
