OP for cb just find a trucker radio store near the interstate with good reviews. They'll make sure you get the right length of antenna and the connections are all good. Probably help with troubleshooting too. Best brick and mortar experience I've had in awhile. For starting ham get a baofeng and don't hit transmit, just listen. Tons of instructional vids online on manual or computer programming for the setup.
OP for cb just find a trucker radio store near the interstate with good reviews. They'll make sure you get the right length of antenna and the connections are all good. Probably help with troubleshooting too. Best brick and mortar experience I've had in awhile. For starting ham get a baofeng and don't hit transmit, just listen. Tons of instructional vids online on manual or computer programming for the setup.