Rating of the TOP-5 car radios: which one to choose, an overview of the best radios for truckers

A car radio is equipment that provides communication between the car owner and other drivers of vehicles.

The radio stations presented in the review will make it easier to obtain operational information about the situation on the road, allow you to organize assistance in case of an emergency or simply communicate with each other.

Rating TOP-5 best car radios

Place	Model	Price
#1	MEGAJET MJ-100	Ask for a price
#2	MEGAJET MJ-555	Ask for a price
#3	MEGAJET MJ-333	Ask for a price
#4	MEGAJET MJ-150	Ask for a price
#5	President Bill	Ask for a price

Key criteria for choosing a car radio

Before buying a radio station in the car, you need to consider a number of important technical points:

• Frequency range.
  For communication in a car, a 27 MHz CB radio station is best suited.
  The number of channels and grids is important if the radio will be installed in a taxi or operate on a freight line.
• Transmitter power.
  This characteristic provides communication range in transmission mode.
  The higher it is, the more important the last parameter.
  The power of the radio transmitter of 5-10 W is quite enough for long-distance communication with other cars.
• Sensitivity.
  This parameter characterizes the ability of the receiving device to catch a weak signal. The lower the value, the better.
  Modern car radios, as a rule, have a sensitivity of 0.8-0.3 μV.
• Selectivity.
  Shows how well the radio separates the useful signal from the received spectrum and noise.
  An indicator of 40-60 dB will be enough for the route; for a noisy city, it is worth choosing a station with higher selectivity.
• modulation type.
  Two main types of modulation are used in walkie-talkies - amplitude (AM) and frequency (FM).
  The first option is suitable for working on the highway, the second is more suitable for urban communications, for example, in a taxi.
• Noise reduction system.
  Provides comfortable reception of a useful signal, cutting off third-party noise and interference.
  The threshold noise reduction system is less accurate, in contrast to the spectral one, which provides the best reception quality.

Overview of popular car radios

The devices presented in the review, with basic functionality and an affordable price tag, provide excellent communication quality on the road for truckers and not only.

MEGAJET MJ-100

The MEGAJET MJ-100 high performance car radio is a powerful transceiver operating in the popular 27 MHz civilian frequency band.

The model is assembled on a high-quality base platform.

The device is equipped with a narrow quartz filter, non-volatile memory, LOC attenuator.

The device works in grids C, D, E.

The station supports both the Russian and European parts of the range, is provided with an effective spectral noise suppressor, the A-F key to switch to multi-grid mode.

The package includes a PTT, power cable, mount.

Technical specifications:

• modulation type - AM / FM;
• number of channels - 120;
• frequencies - 26.515-27.855 MHz;
• transmitter power - 8 W;
• functionality - scanning / monitoring channels, noise reduction;
• overall dimensions - 130 × 42 × 140 mm;
• equipment weight - 600 g.

MEGAJET MJ-555

The car radio MEGAJET MJ-555, designed to operate in the civilian 27 MHz band, will provide motorists with high-quality uninterrupted communication even in difficult conditions.

The model has a transmitting power of 4 W, memory for 240 channels with the ability to work in grids A/B/C/D/E/F.

The device supports Russian and European grids.

The walkie-talkie control is implemented on the PTT - this includes a backlit display, channel settings / squelch / volume buttons.

The main unit of the radio station is equipped with a speaker, connectors for the PTT, antenna and external speaker.

The device is equipped with an ASQ automatic noise suppressor with a sensitivity of 0.56 μV, a button lock system, and a RogerBeep transmission end signal.

The product is completed with a holder and a set of fasteners.

Technical specifications:

• modulation type - AM / FM;
• number of channels - 240;
• frequencies - 26.965-27.405 MHz;
• transmitter power - 4 W;
• functionality - scanning / monitoring channels, noise reduction;
• overall dimensions - 108 × 29 × 136 mm;
• equipment weight - 800 g.

MEGAJET MJ-333

Stationary car radio station MEGAJET MJ-333 is a high-quality equipment with improved characteristics for communication in a vehicle at frequencies in the 27 MHz band.

The device is equipped with an effective noise suppressor operating in the spectral mode.

The device supports modulation in frequency and amplitude, has easy control with fast switching of channels and operating modes, provides the possibility of radio exchange on one of 135 channels in frequency grids C, D, E.

The model is equipped with a 3 W speaker, a frequency synthesizer made by a separate module, a 5 kHz frequency shift system without the need to turn off the equipment.

The product is completed with a tangent, a holder, power wires, a fuse, a set of fasteners.

Technical specifications:

• modulation type - AM / FM;
• number of channels - 135;
• frequencies - 26.515-27.855 MHz;
• transmitter power - 8 W;
• functionality - scanning / monitoring channels, noise reduction;
• overall dimensions - 138 × 40 × 120 mm;
• equipment weight - 650 g.

MEGAJET MJ-150

The car radio MEGAJET MJ-150, which has the ability to work in standard European and Russian broadcasting networks, will provide stable communication for truckers, taxi drivers and motorists.

The model is equipped with an automatic spectral noise suppressor, an LCD display with wide viewing angles, and a function key for switching channels.

The radio operates on the popular 27 MHz band.

The device stands out from the background of analogues with large-format backlit controls located at optimal distances from each other for maximum convenience.

The device has a high power, complete with mounts, PTT, holder, power wires and a fuse.

Technical specifications:

• modulation type - AM / FM;
• number of channels - 225;
• frequencies - 26.515-27.855 MHz;
• transmitter power - 7 W;
• functionality - scanning / monitoring channels, noise reduction;
• overall dimensions - 120 × 40 × 138 mm;
• equipment weight - 900 g.

President Bill

The President Bill car radio, equipped with a large backlit display, will provide vehicle owners with high-quality and stable communication in the 27 MHz band.

The presented device is equipped with a manual noise suppressor with ASC / ANL / NB / HICUT filters.

The system effectively reduces background noise and various interferences when receiving a signal.

A separate remote button allows you to quickly adjust the required range.

Supports installation in the car interior with a mounting socket or with a quick-release bracket.

In the delivery set there is a tangent, a mounting kit, a fuse.

Technical specifications:

• modulation type - AM / FM;
• number of channels - 40;
• frequencies - 26.965-27.405 MHz;
• transmitter power - 4 W;
• functionality - channel scanning, noise reduction, talk timer;
• overall dimensions - 102 × 25 × 100 mm;
• equipment weight - 470 g.

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Useful video

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Conclusion

• The car radio will provide high-quality communication to the owners of cars and trucks, will allow you to receive the latest information about the situation on the road.
• When choosing a walkie-talkie in a car, it is necessary to pay attention to its operating frequency range, transmitter power, sensitivity, selectivity, modulation type and noise suppressor.
• The walkie-talkies considered in the review stand out from the competition with an affordable price tag, good functionality, ergonomics and excellent communication quality in difficult conditions.