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Anyone running a Uniden Grant XL?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Drifter42, Aug 10, 2014.

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  1. Aug 10, 2014 #1
    Drifter42

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    I just bought a Uniden Grant XL off ebay for $50 and the unit looks clean from the pics, but it came from an estate sale and I don't know if it's been hacked and clipped or stock. Anyone have any experience with this radio and if stock, should I just get it tuned and leave it alone or are there any decent mods that can be done by a good shop to get the most out of this radio? Never really messed around on ssb. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2014 #2
    KAK

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    Good ol radio. Usually have a really good receive. I would personally hook it up and run it. IF everything works, no need to mess with it. If not take it to a good tech and have it cleaned up, checked out, re aligned and off ya go
     
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  4. Aug 10, 2014 #3
    Drifter42

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    Does it do pretty good on am? I've always heard that ssb was it's strong point. Already have a good antenna and coax as well as an astatic 636
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2014 #4
    Big_m

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    I have one that got new in 94. It still works great. It's the same radio as the old Cobra 148GTL. A very good talker on both AM and SSB. Peaked they will do about 16 watts. It can be Modded to go below channel #1 and above channel #40.
     
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    Bashnya

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    Nice rig, especially if it's one made in the Philippines. Arguably one of the best CB radios ever.
     
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  8. Aug 11, 2014 #6
    Drifter42

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    It should be in when I get home this weekend to try it out. Hard to pass up for $50 I think.
     
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  9. Aug 12, 2014 #7
    mike5511

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    I'll give you your money back on it if you are not happy with it.
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2014 #8
    Drifter42

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    I haven't gotten it yet lol...I'm sure it will be fine.
     
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    mtoo

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    that's the radio I have in my pete, great radio. let us know how you like it.
     
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  12. Aug 12, 2014 #10
    Drifter42

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    Will do..I have a buddy that used to have one years ago..Said he always regretted getting rid of it.
     
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