CB source

sugardev4684 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2003, 04:52 AM

I have a 77' f-150 and am looking for a good CB radio. have been looking at the cobra 29 wxst. any suggestions?

77hiboyboy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2003, 10:53 PM

Galaxy 99. It has a DXV or something like that in front of it, don't have the box here. Really powerful, really tunable. Don't waste your time with cobra junk. 99 comes with echo, robotic voice, voice synthesiser (sp) and roger beep. you will have to have it converted for citizens band use, but where you buy it they should be able to do it for you.

sugardev4684 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2003, 11:40 PM

thanks for the suggestion. Any idea where I might find one? a website maybe?

Torque1st · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 03:26 AM

Please do not hijack threads. This question has been split from another topic and placed in the proper forum.

TheWiz427 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 08:02 AM

Do a search on Google or other search engines and you'll find plenty of sites.

Methos · #6 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 03:54 PM

I've run an older model Cobra 29ltd for the past year or so. Been very pleased. Gets great range transmitting and receiving. Running dual 4' firestik fiberglass antennas on it. Bought this one to replace a walmart special that received ok but wouldn't transmit hardly at all.

Despite many warnings not to, I actually did buy my radio on ebay. Got a real steal on it. Many told me not to, so maybe I just got lucky...

CobraXP · #7 (**permalink**) 10-22-2003, 12:30 PM

I run a Cobra 29 and a Superstar 3900. The Cobra is a good radio for what it is designed for - price and everyday use. They are not as strong as a Superstar, Galaxy, or Ranger, but they work very well for a regular install with an average antenna. Plus, you can get one for $100 (+ or -), whereas one of the others can run anywhere from $250 to $400...

TheWiz427 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-22-2003, 10:26 PM

I agree the Cobra 29 is a generaly good all around CB and can be tweaked fairly cheaply. In run a RCI2950 and a Galaxy DX88 but those might be out of your price range.

flyboy2610 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-25-2003, 01:48 PM

I have a Cobra 29 WXNWST in my semi and I really like it
Do a search on Google and you should find it for around $135.
The antenna is just as important as the radio so don't cut corners there.

Jmatteau · #10 (**permalink**) 10-29-2003, 06:33 PM

walmart Special here, Uniden pc-68xl tweaked and peaked with a wilson 1000 mag mount. swinging 70, so I can't complain.

Freightrain · #11 (**permalink**) 10-30-2003, 03:52 PM

Got a new Uniden 68 also, tweaked and peaked with Lil Wil mag mount on the roof. She's got 40+ watts. Gettin' out is not a problem.

Got it at my local CB shop at the truck stop in town.

Larry

1999XLT · #12 (**permalink**) 11-05-2003, 06:11 PM

Cobra148GTL (older version) All the way..........

Otherwise I would go with a Connex.........

rebel_ford4x4 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-06-2003, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Methos
I've run an older model Cobra 29ltd for the past year or so. Been very pleased. Gets great range transmitting and receiving. Running dual 4' firestik fiberglass antennas on it. Bought this one to replace a walmart special that received ok but wouldn't transmit hardly at all.

Despite many warnings not to, I actually did buy my radio on ebay. Got a real steal on it. Many told me not to, so maybe I just got lucky...

i have the same radio as you..i bought mine off a friend for 20 bucks, works great for me.

parks911 · #14 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 09:04 AM

Uniden Grant, peaked & tuned, connex boards installed backed up by a polomar 250 linear & pushed through a monkey made antenna.

hooked up correctly & will walk all over a Galaxy, General Lee, or Connex 3300.

rebel_ford4x4 · #15 (**permalink**) 11-23-2003, 09:08 PM

oh wait, mines a cobra 21ltd, not 29