New radio

What model radio?

 

just get it aligned and fixed, it is a good radio, they do take a beating.

 

Find shop thats will do it. Last couple ones i've talked to, try to sell me new radio instead....

 

Unfortunately following the above advice is not as easy as it was "back in the day"! By the time you find a shop that doesn't use "golden screwdrivers", ship it to said shop (finding one local or in a convenient truck stop, etc. is nearly impossible), you'll be into it for half of what the radio is worth.
Suggestions..............
https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-PC78LTXFM-Professional-40-Channel-Integrated/dp/B0C8Q5FRB4/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3M9BJW70MOWPP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9jx3ieGJzH_oXJcyFOPanKlie-DNAEVJCRYAlFwC5u7aq7H7twDjMXG5zLocD2mWmbtwuB9-RkKdu2yDvO6iH0I8RkYqIuqqJSI0T2twwer3Vpu2mr97Xue16OOg84AHvdKioLB_JGIzRlpjW0iOygnTTofOkBdJJf9VOM7_ty9aXu_HqChsvVFE1vFoIMsQqn74Irv9yXyCFCnUN3XaIEhjgwOjyFLX-4qe9fOflPs.ToPog73IcdK6IkdcE9Pr93iojJvNomfrX8FRf-0ZSYk&dib_tag=se&keywords=uniden+pc76xl+cb+radio&qid=1717762874&sprefix=pc76,aps,104&sr=8-7
Basically the same to operate as a Cobra 29, but has a surface mount board for a bit better reliability bouncing around in a big truck. Found in many truck stops around the country as well as Amazon.
Now if you want to try something a little different that uses new technology and won't break the bank there's this...
Radioddity CB-500 CB Radio | 4W | AM FM | Noise Reduction | 7 Color Backlit | NOAA
There have been very good reviews of this radio and it's features and size make it a viable option if you want to use some of the latest technology available in CB.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWo8seKCpgs&t=349s&ab_channel=Scott'sRadios

JD

 

I would avoid any new cb radio with the new digital display, Also all new Cobra radios that are made in China and are prone to cold solder joints. Radios with internal SWR meters cost more and are not worth it.
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.You can save some money with a mid sized radio that performs as well as a full sized radio for half the price. Check out the Uniden PC68 and 520 series of radios. Same power as Cobra 29 for less money.

 

I'm surprised that the Uniden PC78 still use instant channel 9 as a selling point. They should have used that worthless feature as the FM mode. It's still a far better CB radio then the new cobra 29's, and I recommend the PC78LTX from time to time when someone ask what radio to buy.