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Cobra 148 GTL (1993) or New?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Treefork, May 28, 2011.

  1. May 28, 2011 #1
    Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    Getting ready to go back on the road next month, was thinking about getting a new cb, but not sure if I should bother.

    The cb I own now is a Cobra 148 GTL that my dad got for me a 3 or 4 years ago. It was manufactured in 1993. Is this a decent radio? I was thinking of looking into one of those bluetooth cobras, but I have an earpiece so maybe that's silly.

    So what do you think? New CB or "if it ain't broke..."?

    Joe
     
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  3. May 28, 2011 #2
    Big_m

    Big_m Heavy Load Member

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    The old Cobra 148GTL is a great radio. If it works use it.
     
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  4. May 28, 2011 #3
    Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    I probably will. The only thing that's a pain on it is the mic plug is on the side instead of the front. I see the newer models they moved it to the front.

    I guess you start looking at some of these shiney new radios makes you think you need something "new". :)
     
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  5. May 28, 2011 #4
    WA4GCH

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    Someone made a 90 deg adaptor to turn the mike to the frount
     
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  7. May 28, 2011 #5
    Hardlyevr

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    148's of about that age were built in the Philipines and were a better radio than later stuff built in Thailand and China.
     
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  8. May 28, 2011 #6
    Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    Yeah this one says Phillipines on it. Where can I find that mic adapter?
     
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  9. May 28, 2011 #7
    Flying Dutchman

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    You've got one of the most desired radios in the hobby right there! I would hang on to that one..
     
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  10. May 28, 2011 #8
    Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    Well I recall my dad saying it was a pretty good radio when he gave it to me. Course not knowing much about them I just see that it's 18 years old. :) though it worked well for me when I was otr before.
     
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  11. May 29, 2011 #9
    Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    lol, if your ever in western pa, ill trade you a bluetooth cobra 29 with coax and antenna for it lol
     
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  12. May 29, 2011 #10
    Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    I'm getting the impression I should hold on to this cb. lol
     
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