1. You can see my review of the CBS1000 on my website:
http://www.cbgazette.com/reviews.html
2. If you're willing to spend the money for a 2547, then buy a used ham rig.
It's illegal to use a Ham rig on CB freq's but you'll find a used one is
much better quality, and odd's are you'd make mod's on the 2547 that would
make it just as illegal.
Suggestions:
Icom IC-725 (used prices $200-$325)
Yaesu FT-101 "The Brick" (used prices $150-$300)
Kenwood TS-430S (about $300)
Yaesu FT-757 (about $300)
or a used CB Base like:
Cobra 2000
Cobra 139 (40ch version)
Cobra 135 (40ch version)
Realistic TRC-457
Stalker XX
Teaberry Stalker 202
Stoner Pro40
i.e. - just about anything made from 78-85

Personally, I use a CB for CB Frequencies. My No.1 Son is the Stoner Pro-40
(no AM, only SSB). My backup's a TRC-457 and a Stalker XX)






"Chad Wahls" wrote in message
...
I've been shopping for a base CB. The first one I was sold on was the
Cherokee CBS1000, it looked easy to use and modify and it had weather
channels. Something good in the sticks in Illinois during tornado season.

but.... The Galaxy DX2547 has been catching my eye. It appears to be a
more
robust and intuative radio, Although lacking weather band (weather radios
are cheap) it looks as if it would smoke the cherokee from looking at the
inside photos.

The cherokee's are going for way more than I am willing to pay for a radio
that just doesn't look that robust, I would gladly pay the galaxy price
for
a more quality product.

What are your takes on these products or do you have any other
suggestions?

Chad