While I have expertise in other areas not worth mentioning I have little experience with CB or HAM, I use on a daily basis a two way FM company radio but thats extremely limited basically to only the company.
i am still reading reviews on this model, some people complain it lacks nighttime illumination but otherwise is top of the line, next stop is to find a truckers forum and see what they prefer.
i am still reading reviews on this model, some people complain it lacks nighttime illuminationKeep your eyes peeled for Kenwood TS140 or TS680. It will RX and TX everywhere you want, and be usable on the ham bands too. I would leave the Galaxy 'stuff' to the, ah, truckers.