CB purchase

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Marsbonfire, Jun 18, 2014.

  1. SleepysRose

    SleepysRose Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Tall One. Very much appreciated.
     
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  3. mike5511

    mike5511 Road Train Member

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    Save some money and buy a good used Cobra 29 or 25.......and yes, I know where several are with warranties.......
     
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  4. MsJamie

    MsJamie Road Train Member

    The problem with buying a used CB is that there is a very good chance that they've been screwed up, er, "tuned up" by Bubba with his Magic Screwdriver, and it'll cost extra to put it back in shape.
     
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  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Radios only get so loud. Over modulated radios are like fingernails on a chalkboard or a tin can in a blender, they aren't any louder, they just get more attention from the tone deaf.

    Listen carefully to the CB shop on the radio, most are butcher shops.
     
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  6. Turbo-T

    Turbo-T Road Train Member

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    Or they get attention on other frequencies in different bands.
     
  7. Picklechips

    Picklechips Light Load Member

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    "Breaker one nine can I get a radio check"

    "It's in the mail driver"

    "10-4 How's this radio sound driver"

    "Like over modulated crap driver. Rodger?"

    "...."

    "Rodger?"
     
  8. Tall One

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    Kinda back the hobby, and I've learned quickly that good tech is hard too find. I'm there are exceptions to the rule, but if they're drumming up biz on the radidio, then ignore it. Seems good techs, anymore, people mail them their work....even several states away..
     
  9. mike5511

    mike5511 Road Train Member

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    Since I'm the only one that mentioned used, are you referring to the radios I mentioned?
     
  10. Kickstand-117

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    I actually have a Cobra 148GTL with sound tracker. When I key it makes a whining sound. So, I'm looking for another radio until I can get it looked at. I'm leaning towards a 29 with Bluetooth.
     
  11. Xcis

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    Currently the best price for a new CB is at T/A and Petro during the months of July and August 2014. You buy a Cobra 29 Classic for $99.99 plus tax. After a mail in rebate you get $30 back. So it will be a net of $70 plus tax for a new Cobra 29 Classic with a warranty.
     
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