it receives an excellent rating due to it's potential for the DX'er, you'll love the power on all bands due to dual high output finals, some have seen over 100 watts, I have seen 80 on a whistle. It's little brother the DX 45MP is about the same with a max of 45 watts, so with the DX 48T you just get more power, both of the afor mentioned do not have sideband which is the best thing about CB or DX Ham operation, sideband transmits much futher due to a narrow transmit [upper or lower], so unless you can get one of these at a break price, save your dollars for the DX 93T or the top of the line mobile 95T, as all these four models are Galaxy radio's newest line of mobiles, the old 99V or 88 version have sideband and a output of 30 watts or more, the others like the 33, 44, 55, 66 do not have sideband just DX frequencies.
This was the biggest and baddest CB I have ever had. It can walk the walk and talk the talk. Its an awsome Rig for motorist, hunter or trucker. You will love it power style and features.
If your Looking for a Rig that has the Big Punch Look no further as you might want to concider this radio....I find it very weird that Ebay will let you write reviews about Radio's that aren't suppose to be sold or bought on there Website.....If you have a chance to buy one of these you will be very pleased on the outcome of what they can offer!