Uniden PRO510XL 40-Channel CB Radio
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Manufacturer: UnidenBrand: Uniden
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2011-12-11
Model: PRO510XL
Publisher: Uniden
Studio: Uniden
Music Label: Uniden
Product features:
- 40-channel mobile CB radio with superheterodyne circuit/phase locked loop for precise control
- Built-in automatic noise limiter and squelch control to eliminate noise and improve communication
- Signal/RF meter and LED indicators to monitor activity at a glance
- Front-positioned microphone with extra-long, coiled cord for convenient use
- Ultra-compact unit for easy mobility; two-year manufacturer's warranty
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Customer Review: Recommended to me by Friends and colleagues
Summary: 5 Stars
Some off-roading friends of mine recommended, as a first time CB user, for me to buy this Uniden along with a good antenna. They were right, it is a spectacular radio and it appears the price on Amazon was the best around. They use 510 XLs for off-roading with ± a mile or so between them on the trails.
Fresh out of the box, the quality of this Uniden is clear - clean, solid metal construction with robust knobs and cable connections. Bright LEDs on-screen, good squelch control, and clear led level indications as well. On the back, there is a connector for the antenna, red/black for power (with in-line fuseholder and fuse) and then an extra port for a Uniden external speaker. I would recommend the speaker for folks who mount the CB down low. I have mine mounted overhead so the 510 XL's built-in speaker fires down at us passengers... it is plenty loud enough for me in my diesel pickup and I don't even have to turn it up half way. But if you have yours mounted down low, the carpet may absorb the sound which makes the external speaker worthwhile - and they are not expensive at all.
I plugged in the Uniden Pro 510XL unit in with a Wilson 1000 Mag mount base loaded antenna. The antenna is on my crew cab pickup roof, which makes for an excellent ground plane. Out of the box, I was up and running the first day I hooked it up. I could hear some conversations quite clearly, seemingly better than a clear telephone conversation. Of course, there is always chatter and conversations in-between folks talking if you are monitoring busy channels.
Like any CB unit, the antenna (or antennas) makes all the difference. Most cars and pickups with an available flat mounting surface (trunk lid or roof) would do well with a Wilson brand antenna, other cars requiring side mount might accept a full whip well. Either way, get a good quality antenna and have a friend with an SWR meter help you tune it to maximize performance and avoid burning up your radio. I did not burn up my radio the first time without tuning, but with tuning I was able to bring the antenna right into the perfect safe SWR range.
This is a highly recommended unit if you are just getting into CB, especially if you do not need all of the features of more expensive or complex units. The Pro 510 XL just gets the job done and does it well. Its a Rock Solid CB radio.
Description of Uniden PRO510XL 40-Channel CB Radio
Uniden CB 2way Radio 40CH compactAs part of Uniden's Professional Series, the Pro 510XL CB radio offers high-performance 40-channel operation in a compact, ultra-mobile radio. This model operates on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the FCC, and its S/RF meter and red-lit LED indicators help you monitor activity at a glance. A built-in noise limiter and ANL switch and squelch control fine-tune performance and eliminate noise, and the front-positioned microphone has an extra- long, coiled cord for convenient use.
A bare-bones, ultra-mobile 40-channel CB Radio.
Ultra-Compact 40-Channel CB Radio
ANL Switch and Squelch Control
While communicating, flip on the ANL (automatic noise limiter) to help eliminate background noise, such as that from the car engine/etc. The squelch control also assists with eliminating noise, allowing you to set a threshold level below which noise won't be heard.
Full 40 Channel Operation
The Pro510XL will operate on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). A superheterodyne circuit with phase locked loop technology assures precise frequency control.
Signal/RF Meter
Adjust the gain to boost your signal level, and get a visual readout on the meter.
What's in the Box
CB Radio, Microphone, Mounting Hardware, Mounting Bracket, User's Manual, Two-Year Warranty
Uniden CB Radio Comparison
| Model | PRO520XL  | PRO510XL  | PC68XL  | PC68LTW  | PC68ELITE  | PC78XL  | PC78LTW  | PC78ELITE  | PRO538W  |
| Chrome face | -- | -- |  | | | | | | -- |
| PA (public address) | | -- | | | | | | | |
| ANL | | | | | | | | | |
| Noise blanker | -- | -- | | | -- | | | | -- |
| Weather | -- | -- | -- | 7-Channel | 7-Channel | -- | 7-Channel | 7-Channel | 3-Channel |
| Pri-Channel switch | | -- | | | | | | | |
| MIC gain control | -- | -- | | | | | | | -- |
| RF gain | | -- | | | | | | | |
| RX fine tune | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | -- |
| S/RF meter | 4-Digit LED | 4-Digit LED | | | | | | | 5-bar LED Meter |
| SWR Meter | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | | | -- |
| Channel LED | | | | | | | | | |
| TX LED | | | | | | | | | |
| Busy LED | -- | -- | | | | | | | |
| Antenna warning LED | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | | | -- |
| Front illumination | -- | -- | -- | -- | | -- | -- | | -- |
| Backlit knob | -- | -- | -- | | | -- | | | -- |
| Dimmer | -- | -- | | | | | | | -- |
| Front speaker | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
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