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From: Bakersfield, CA
Since I probably will not use the radio except for trips towing the trailer I went for price and simplicity and again, I like the front firing speaker on the unit. I ordered mine from Newegg.com Newegg.com - Cobra 18 WX ST II CB Radios with SoundTracker and NOAA Weather
Newegg is a great online electronics site - order with confidence. I did try to find a CB locally, any CB but they are difficult to finds in stores; even Radio Shack. The answer is truck stops as they carry just about everything imaginable for CB radios. I bought my mounting bracket and 4' fiberglass tunable antenna from a TravelAmerica truck stop. Both are Firestik brand and very good quality.
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Today's Cobra 29 is very similar to the original very desirable 29.
So who remembers changing crystals to add or remove channels?
I don't have a CB anymore, but I did add a VHF under the dash. I'll have to take some pics of the mounting location.
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4 of those radios were the primary brands 35 years ago.
Today's Cobra 29 is very similar to the original very desirable 29.
So who remembers changing crystals to add or remove channels?
I don't have a CB anymore, but I did add a VHF under the dash. I'll have to take some pics of the mounting location.
Today's Cobra 29 is very similar to the original very desirable 29.
So who remembers changing crystals to add or remove channels?
I don't have a CB anymore, but I did add a VHF under the dash. I'll have to take some pics of the mounting location.
I also remember something about side bands and linear amps. If I get back into it, I'll have to dig up all that nomenclature and figure out what it does again.
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I wish I remember what model I had back then. I remember buying a SWR meter to tweak the antennae, buying a power mic and having only 23 channels to play with. I also remember my call sign and my handle -- any guesses? (MARAUDER)!
I also remember something about side bands and linear amps. If I get back into it, I'll have to dig up all that nomenclature and figure out what it does again.
I also remember something about side bands and linear amps. If I get back into it, I'll have to dig up all that nomenclature and figure out what it does again.
Yeah SWR meters, D104 mics, sidebands, linear amps (still have one). Cobra 29 was my first CB
I have a kind of silly "Bare Facts Guide To CB Radio" from 1976.
Has some equipment pictures of the gear of the day modeled with - "you guessed it" bare models.
Many gratiitus boobie shots that were the from of the mid 70's with various CB equipment.
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From: Maryville (Mur Vul), TN
Want to find a CB with all the controls in the mike. No console here so still have to find a place to mount. I like magnetic mount antennas so I can take it off when I am not towing.....
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Cobra® 75 WX ST Remote Mount CB Radio - RadioShack.com
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From: Northern Il/Cabin in Wi
Cobra makes one: 75 WX ST . I don't know much about it but it looks nice. You can get it @ Radio Shack.
Cobra® 75 WX ST Remote Mount CB Radio - RadioShack.com
Cobra® 75 WX ST Remote Mount CB Radio - RadioShack.com
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From: Maryville (Mur Vul), TN
Cobra makes one: 75 WX ST . I don't know much about it but it looks nice. You can get it @ Radio Shack.
Cobra® 75 WX ST Remote Mount CB Radio - RadioShack.com
Cobra® 75 WX ST Remote Mount CB Radio - RadioShack.com