Uniden Bearcat PRO 510XL CB Radio
[PRO510XL]

I give it high marks because it perfectly fits its intended application for me. Our sand rail club uses CB radios for communications in our vehicles. We install headphones in our helmets and plug them into the speaker output on the radio. Next, we route the microphone up and attach it to a ring on the seat belt shoulder harness. The microphone is enclosed in a plastic bag so that the sand does not foul up the mic switch and it keeps rain or wash-down water out. Then, we used packaging tape to wrap the body of the radio so that sand or water cannot enter through the speaker area. The controls are fairly sand/weather resistant. The 510XL is light in weight which is important in a sport where every pound saved accounts for better performance. We also like the fact that channel selection uses knobs instead of buttons -- no risk of bumping it and getting off-channel when you are busy. Finally, it is inexpensive so when it eventually gets ruined due to no fault of it's own, I can afford another.

Very nice compact radio that does exactly what you expect a CB to do. I am very happy with this radio. It performs, is reliable, looks good, and the price is excellent.