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lofat · 12-25-2003, 05:30 PM

merry christmas!

been thinking about getting a CB. been many years since i owned one, so i am out of the loop.

wanted to see what kind of CB's people are using here and which ones i should avoid. i am not looking for anything super high-end but don't want a p.o.s. either.

cheers,

**old Rusty C10** · 12-25-2003, 06:17 PM

ive always had good luck with the mid range radio shack ones. i only use mine for travelling and when a group of us are all making the same trip to communicate between trucks

Prerunner1982 · 12-25-2003, 09:39 PM

i am running an 70s model Johnson Messenger. i would really like a Galaxy 99... you cant really go wrong with a cobra though...

Chevy67Tk · 12-25-2003, 11:38 PM

Currently I’m running a Ranger 2950 with a killer Bee 250 kicker. Cobras are probably one of the best radios made, have had many model 29’s over the years and they never let me down.

*1FaastC10* · 12-25-2003, 11:54 PM

i'm running a box stock Uniden PC66 (same as Cobra 25). its currently hanging under the dash of my K1500, but its not hooked up. i need to buy a toolbox for it so i can mount a pair of cowboy whips on it, then i'll hook it up. i'll probably mod it while i'm at it.

Prerunner1982 · 12-26-2003, 12:58 AM

Riptide.........care to part with one of those?

Txstruck · 12-26-2003, 01:17 PM

I have a Cobra LTD29 Classic but i think the board died so it sits in the utility room until I can get another. Im thinking of gettting a nice Connex board peaked and tuned and like a 300watt talk box.

Prerunner1982 · 12-26-2003, 01:48 PM

i have a good antenna.... just need a good radio....

lofat · 12-26-2003, 03:08 PM

sweet. thanks for the replies. i am leaning towards the Cobra 29WXNWST NightWatch. was also looking at the Uniden Bearcat Pro Classic, from radio shack. but that cobra just looks so damn slick.

lofat · 12-26-2003, 03:10 PM

this

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Ron Storberg · 12-26-2003, 09:10 PM

I'm using a Cobra 29, barefooted, Astatic mike and Wilson 2000 Ant. Good set-up for me. I drive 3500 to 5500 miles per week in a long haul cargo van (2003 Chevy 2500 Express) and this setup gets the job done.

KShortell · 12-29-2003, 01:03 PM

I run a Cobra 18 WX ST with a magnet-mount Wilson 1000 stainless steel whip antenna. I don't keep it permanently mounted and transfer it between the Suburban and the Jeep.

It works great and really gets out. I get a SWR of 1.5 or less on both vehicles, but mostly 1.5...

79BIG10 · 12-31-2003, 06:33 PM

I've got the cobra 29WXNWST and need to get peaked and tuned. It works great I love the night look and when weather is looking bad I know I can get it and listen to the news.

Cooter_01 · 12-31-2003, 09:05 PM

lookin for a good one my self i cant pick up **** all on my CB

1985K10 · 12-31-2003, 10:31 PM

I have a Kraco and a Tenna, they both work pretty good. Both are sittin in my closet at the moment.

*1972C10* · 01-02-2004, 02:55 AM

Cobras are good radios but Galaxys/Rcis are awesome the cuircitry is far more advanced than any cobra they use transistor type modulation rather than transformer style wich is what cobra uses ..

Dont get me wrong the cobra 29's 25's are darn good radios ive got A 29 i run in my truck keys 2 swings 25 has the 120 channels 40 up 40 down kit connex board 1969 final Driving a davemade 2x4 pushes out a little over 1300 watts pep.

12-25-2003, 05:30 PM	#1
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	What kinda CB you sportin'? merry christmas! been thinking about getting a CB. been many years since i owned one, so i am out of the loop. wanted to see what kind of CB's people are using here and which ones i should avoid. i am not looking for anything super high-end but don't want a p.o.s. either. cheers, __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

12-25-2003, 06:17 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	ive always had good luck with the mid range radio shack ones. i only use mine for travelling and when a group of us are all making the same trip to communicate between trucks __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-25-2003, 09:39 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i am running an 70s model Johnson Messenger. i would really like a Galaxy 99... you cant really go wrong with a cobra though... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-25-2003, 11:38 PM	#4
Chevy67Tk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 349	Currently I’m running a Ranger 2950 with a killer Bee 250 kicker. Cobras are probably one of the best radios made, have had many model 29’s over the years and they never let me down. __________________

12-26-2003, 01:17 PM	#7
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	I have a Cobra LTD29 Classic but i think the board died so it sits in the utility room until I can get another. Im thinking of gettting a nice Connex board peaked and tuned and like a 300watt talk box. __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

12-25-2003, 11:54 PM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i'm running a box stock Uniden PC66 (same as Cobra 25). its currently hanging under the dash of my K1500, but its not hooked up. i need to buy a toolbox for it so i can mount a pair of cowboy whips on it, then i'll hook it up. i'll probably mod it while i'm at it.

12-26-2003, 12:58 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Riptide.........care to part with one of those?

12-26-2003, 01:48 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i have a good antenna.... just need a good radio.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-26-2003, 03:08 PM	#9
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	sweet. thanks for the replies. i am leaning towards the Cobra 29WXNWST NightWatch. was also looking at the Uniden Bearcat Pro Classic, from radio shack. but that cobra just looks so damn slick. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

12-26-2003, 03:10 PM	#10
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	this or this __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

12-26-2003, 09:10 PM	#11
Ron Storberg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 9	I'm using a Cobra 29, barefooted, Astatic mike and Wilson 2000 Ant. Good set-up for me. I drive 3500 to 5500 miles per week in a long haul cargo van (2003 Chevy 2500 Express) and this setup gets the job done.

12-29-2003, 01:03 PM	#12
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	I run a Cobra 18 WX ST with a magnet-mount Wilson 1000 stainless steel whip antenna. I don't keep it permanently mounted and transfer it between the Suburban and the Jeep. It works great and really gets out. I get a SWR of 1.5 or less on both vehicles, but mostly 1.5... __________________ Semper Paratus

12-31-2003, 06:33 PM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I've got the cobra 29WXNWST and need to get peaked and tuned. It works great I love the night look and when weather is looking bad I know I can get it and listen to the news. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-31-2003, 09:05 PM	#14
Cooter_01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 102	lookin for a good one my self i cant pick up **** all on my CB __________________ ok i have a Yamaha snowmobile but with a Cat heart can i be in both clubs

12-31-2003, 10:31 PM	#15
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	I have a Kraco and a Tenna, they both work pretty good. Both are sittin in my closet at the moment. __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~



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01-02-2004, 02:55 AM	#16
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Cobras are good radios but Galaxys/Rcis are awesome the cuircitry is far more advanced than any cobra they use transistor type modulation rather than transformer style wich is what cobra uses .. Dont get me wrong the cobra 29's 25's are darn good radios ive got A 29 i run in my truck keys 2 swings 25 has the 120 channels 40 up 40 down kit connex board 1969 final Driving a davemade 2x4 pushes out a little over 1300 watts pep.

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