The Midland 1001Z two-way, 40-channel CB radio represents the state of the art in CB engineering. Incorporating microprocessor controlled PLL circuitry for precise tuning, it boasts 4 Watts of power, an emergency channel, digital power signal strength meter, squelch control, external speaker and PA speaker jacks, and plenty more. Installation is a breeze in most cars, trucks and RVs. Perfect for novices and long-time CB users alike.
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1001Z Features
4 Watt Output Power
The maximum power allowed to give you the maximum communication range.
CB/pa switch
Allows the CB to be used as a Public Address System when paired with a PA speaker.
Instant Channel 9
Immediate access to emergency - channel 9.
RF Gain
Adjusts reception sensitivity range for clear communication.
Front panel locking mic connector
Easy to connect microphone locks securely to CB.
Digital Power meter
Displays incoming signal strength and RF output power.
Squelch control
Removes background noise.
LED Display
Large high-intensity channel readout. Easy to read day or night.
Controls
On/OFF/Volume knob, Squelch knob, RF Gain knob, Tuning knob, CB/PA switch, Instant Channel 9 switch
Jacks and connectors
4 pin locking mic connector, antenna connector, external speaker connector, PA speaker connector and DC power cord connector.
Midland Radio Corporation
Midland Radio Corporation is an international industry leader in wireless communications with affiliates in Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as representation in Latin America. Midland develops high quality consumer products such as GMRS Two-Way Radios, Citizen Band (CB) Radios, Marine Radios, Bluetooth intercom systems, and All Hazards/Weather Alert Radios. Also, as a leading manufacturer of Land Mobile Radios, Midland supplies professional grade analog and digital (P25 Technology) Portables, Mobiles and Base Stations/Repeaters for government entities such as forestry, public safety, and other commercial users.Known in the '70s primarily for CB radios and household electronics, Midland has grown with the times by producing innovative new communications products and by actively promoting public emergency preparedness. Midland has manufactured quality Two-Way Radios for the last 50 years and is a market leader in several individual categories.
What's in the Box
1001Z CB Radio, Microphone, Mounting Bracket and Hardware, Owner's Manual
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Great product for the price. Works just as good as my previous CB with all the bells & whistles.
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Excellent choice, will work as a champ, good value and a compact design that will fit anywhere in your car
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Surprising quality for this price range, my son uses this around town to talk with his buddies and it works just fine! Worth the purchase price and then some. And it’s fun with a PA horn installed under the hood too!
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I have been into CB radios since they first came out. I also have 50 year experience as a ham radio operator and an electrical engineer. I have never had a better CB radio. I purchased a second one just to have in years to come as a spare. I use it every day-it has very low crosstalk from high power CB transmitters nearby on the Interstate.
Can’t beat it for the $
Jay
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This CB radio has an outstanding performance, but beware of the low volume on the internal speaker, just as an advice you should also buy an extension speaker, there are a lot of low priced Midland extensions on amazon
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I had some serious doubts about a CB radio that was so inexpensive. But, overcoming my doubts, I purchased it and installed it in my car. I hooked it up to the cigarette lighter plug and connected it to the antenna I had used for the previous CB. Then, riding along the interstate, I sent out a call for anyone on the channel. A trucker answered (clearly)and said that I was coming in fine. WOW!
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I have had more than a few CBs over the years, including some very expensive single side bands. This little Midland performs at least as well, if not better than any! The clarity and range out of the box without “tweaking”, are just superior. My only complaint is the default to channel 9 function every time it is turned on, but that’s minor. I’m trying now to justify buying several more,”just in case!” For the price, it’s absolutely fantastic!!!
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I installed my Midland 1001Z 40 Channel CB with Channel 9 Switch and PA on my PT Cruiser about 6 months ago. It’s a basic CB that sends and receives fine. I bought it for the PA option, I had a powerhorn speaker under the hood and it’s plenty loud. I have worn out 2 musical horns on my clown car in the last 4 years. The CB with PA is my attempt at adding an MP3 player for custom sound effects, songs and sounds of my choosing. With a little modification to the Mic speaker it’s working out fine. Plently of amplification, and since I can customize the sounds it’s virtually unlimited what my car can say or sound like. My wife preffered the ease of push single button for single song. The MP3 player has to be turned on, track selected, then hit play. (Not too difficult, at all).
I’m using the CB with a Firestik antenna mount and Firestik USA flag antenna. Instead of trying to blend the CB antenna into the car color, now it’s a bit showier. An advantage is the high mount, low enough off the back door frame to clear my garage. It’s now even easier to locate my clown car in parking lots when a larger vehicle blocks the view, the antenna is still visible.
Overall I loved the price and ease of install, no frills CB, the PA option was a must for me. The Antenna and mount was the most expensive part of this project.
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I bought this radio to use it as means of communication with truck drivers on the route between San Diego CA. and Phoenix, AZ. and stay on top of Black & Whites on the highway. It works great! every one can hear me loud and clear and I can receive incoming transmitions just as well. It is giving me about 3 to 5 miles distance without any trouble whatsoever.
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This is the best cb radio for your value. This rivals the cheaper cb units in the 60-70 dollar range. The RF gain is not found on other units until you get to the $100 range. It is nice and compact and has pretty good volume output from the internal speaker. The only thing I don’t like is the channel selector knob. The knob is not very fine tuned. Sometimes I hit it and it just starts going through all of hte channels like a scan but its not. But, you learn to deal with it and after awhile I know how it is and it works fine. Otherwise it is a great cb radio.
Remember though, the antenna and ground plane make most of the difference in range, the mic in clarity, and the radio is just a vessel. Plus a good swr tune does wonders as well.