eric
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Post by eric on Mar 5, 2006 13:35:38 GMT -5
I was looking for some in-put about C.B.s I saw one from Cobra the other day and all the components were in the hand set. I don't know how good it would be. Anyone have an opinion??? Eric
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Post by Kodi on Mar 5, 2006 13:39:04 GMT -5
tell us which one Eric. Features, etc. :0), antenna???
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eric
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Post by eric on Mar 5, 2006 15:03:17 GMT -5
Cobra model 75wx-st
4 memory channels
Sound tracker which is supposed to improve transmission/reception for "cleaner/clearer" C.B.
40 C.B./10 weather channels
Dual watch, which allows simultaneous monitoring of two pre-selected channels
Full feature LCD display in the hand-set
Through Cobra. $129.99 plus shipping
Through Radio Shack. $119.99 and a twenty minute drive
Any thoughts? Or does anyone know of a better set up?
Thanks for all inputEric
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Post by Kevin W. on Mar 5, 2006 15:12:08 GMT -5
Yes, Alot of people use that one. I have it and like it alot. Its really nice having "everything" in the hand held unit.
The only thing that's not great, is that the speaker is not as loud as a traditional unit.
Its also more expensive than a normal one. In a wrangler, its nice to be able to undo the unit and hide the thing in the glove box.
KEV
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Post by Scott on Mar 5, 2006 16:22:43 GMT -5
Yes, Thats a good one, just get the external speaker so you don't have to hold the thing to your head to hear and try and wheel and shift. here is where I got mine with all the accessories to go along with it. along with a Rock-It antenna mount from Quadratec www.walcottcb.com/index.php?cPath=85_199It's On sale! don't forget the SWR meter. |
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Post by max on Mar 5, 2006 16:42:00 GMT -5
I have a 75 and think it's OK but I can't give it 2 thumbs up only because I have to run the squelch fairly high. I don't think it's running right. I may be picking up fuel pump noise or something else internal.
True, it would help to get an external speaker - I got one but have yet to install it (only had the speaker sitting around for about 8 months.) :-0
So, for me anyway, all bets are not in. I still need to work on it (direct battery connection, re-route antenna wire, etc.)
max
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Post by Scott on Mar 5, 2006 18:03:29 GMT -5
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Post by Jon W on Mar 6, 2006 17:43:53 GMT -5
I have a SWR meter... You can borrow it at a trail run or the March meeting, if you're going to be there.
JW
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Post by jrcabbral on Mar 6, 2006 18:58:18 GMT -5
Radio shack and an SWR meter seems to work good for me but the 75 looks good.
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Post by max on Mar 6, 2006 19:07:37 GMT -5
Scott, I do have and know how to use a SWR meter. I have considered adding the filter but will do that after I re-route the wiring. Thanks for the suggestions though, max |
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Post by ZAEDOCK on Mar 7, 2006 6:53:35 GMT -5
WalMart CB = $38.00 Been in for 8 years. Rained on, snowed on, coffee'd on, kicked around & dirty. It still works.  |
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Post by jpnjim on Mar 7, 2006 16:48:08 GMT -5
I like it.
It gets a little warm after using it all day, but I really like the remote mount/hidden aspect, and it makes it worth a little extra $$, and the slight heating up issue.
The speaker's not great, but since it's on the handset, you can move it closer to your ear if there's alot of road noise.
If you have more than one vehicle, you can get a second remote box (& ant.), and swap the handset from vehicle to vehicle.
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Post by Stoney on Mar 7, 2006 21:07:11 GMT -5
ive got a great set of coffee cans that work great they can even double as a tow strap....."Come in Tokyo"........
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Post by Stoney on Mar 7, 2006 21:07:56 GMT -5
Radio Shack has them along with the Power stick ........... ofr th same price
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