📻 Midland 18 CB Radio — Full Review & Setup Guide | AM/FM | 12V/24V | 4W

The Midland 18 is one of the most affordable and capable mobile CB radios on the market right now. In this video we unbox it, walk through every control, configure it for both Western and Eastern Europe / CIS, and run a power output test. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Unboxing & Kit 0:45 Mic & Connectors 1:05 Hardware & Rear Panel 1:30 Front Panel Controls 1:55 Squelch & Channels 2:20 Button Functions 2:55 Menu Settings 4:00 Country Config 4:40 Power Check & Wrap ✅ WHAT'S COVERED: Full unboxing — what's in the box Aero 6-pin PTT mic with channel & lock buttons SO-239 antenna socket, 12V/24V universal power input Manual squelch (SQ) and digital auto-squelch (ASQ / DS mode) AM / FM modulation toggle Priority channel quick-access: Ch 15 (Eastern Europe/CIS), Ch 9 (Emergency), Ch 19 (Truckers) ±5 kHz frequency shift function Complete menu walkthrough: ASQ threshold, RF Gain attenuator, TX Time-Out Timer, backlight, display colour Western Europe setup: FM, channel 5 | Eastern Europe/CIS: AM, Ch 15, digital squelch Power output test: confirmed 4 watts ⚙️ KEY SPECS: Frequency range: 26.965–27.860 MHz | Channels: 120 (sub-bands C/D/E) | Modulation: AM / FM Power output: 4W TX | Power supply: 12V / 24V DC | Antenna: SO-239 (50Ω) Mic connector: 6-pin Aero | Dimensions: 114×43×180 mm | Weight: 499 g 🗺️ BAND PLANS SUPPORTED: Italy (I), Germany (D4), CEPT/Europe (EC), Poland (PX), Russia/CIS (RX) 👥 PERFECT FOR: Truckers & HGV drivers • CB radio operators • Ham radio enthusiasts • Overlanders & caravanners • Preppers • Road travellers • RV & motorhome owners 🔗 Midland 18 product page: https://market.promarket-eu.com/produ... 📖 Manual referenced in this video: Midland 18 / C1562 https://radio.promarket.info/MANUAL_M... #CB #CBradio #Midland18 #Midland #MobileRadio #CBReview #Trucker #TruckerRadio #RadioAmateur #27MHz #AMFM #OverlandComms #Prepper #HamRadio #Alan100 #CBantenna #RadioReview #MobileHF #Channel19 #Channel9 #Channel15