Ive found CBs to be a valuable tool, ignoring the Burly panty wearers and kung fu CB masters, Ive had some good conversations going down the road, one of my favorites was a gentleman from NY who had no Idea what RED-EYE Gravy was, we promptly stopped at a truck stop in South Alabama and got him some Biscuts and Red Eye.....saved his life, all because of the CB, Get the best Trucker antennas, match the SWR or find someone who knows how, and its a good tool for local directions, the typical Bear reports, or coop action, or Nekked Bearded lady.....stop off at most truck stops and there a myriad of parts, adapters etc, if all else fails find a litte CB shop and let them install it for you. If all else fails the VICE-GRIP mounts can be used just about anywhere...