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Caught up in a big dilemma!!!!

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by victormtz1983, Dec 24, 2011.

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  1. Dec 24, 2011 #1
    victormtz1983

    victormtz1983 Bobtail Member

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    I bought a used Cobra 29 LTD Classic('92 Phillipines made w/side mic) off of someone for $50.00 bucks.I hooked it to a Wilson 5000 antenna using some RG-8 coax that I purchased from sparky's cb shack.the radio works fine but now I would like to get a little more range from it.Adding an amp is not an option so I've decided on an RFX-75 modification(along with a proper P&T,alignment,& a receive kit).Should I drop the coin on adding these modifications to my existing radio, or just purchase one with said modifications already on them.Sparky's has a Cobra 29 black chrome for about $170.00 plus shipping(with aforementioned modifications),& Custom CB Radios sells one as well(a little bit more expensive though).I like my current radio a lot but don't want to sink money into it if it's cheaper to just buy another radio.As it stands I'm in for $50.00 on the radio,$60.00 for the antenna,$18.00 for the coax,& $16.00 for the antenna tune & a stud.I also don't know who to use for the work I need done.I'm trying to decide between Sparky's CB Shack or Custom CB Radios.Any & all input is appreciated especially since I'm a newbie when it comes to CB's(never actually had any interest in them 'till now,it has saved my neck at least 3 times just recently).



    100% MEXICAN POWER
     
    victormtz1983, Dec 24, 2011
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  3. Dec 24, 2011 #2
    RAGE 18

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    FYI the Mexican Power aint gonna work so well here...I'd change it....
     
    RAGE 18, Dec 24, 2011
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  4. Dec 24, 2011 #3
    jessejamesdallas

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    Try wrapping some bailing wire around it and see if that helps...
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2011 #4
    victormtz1983

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    I figured it would rattle some folks...just dropping it for the sake of getting along...comments & suggestions are still very welcome...that goes to all the folks that didn't mind me posting about being proud of my heritage.
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2011 #5
    sdaniel

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    For 170$ I would think more along the lines of the General Lee ! Same money and much better radio ! Every thing else will work with what ever radio you get . But hold on to the fillipa radio , was the best cobra ever made . ( they sold the orl design to unidion when they moved the plant , and they made inproviments) . Best of luck ! and merry christmas and a happy new year !
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2011 #6
    cadillacdude1975

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    i have an 89 model Phillipines made Cobra 29
     
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  9. Dec 25, 2011 #7
    Rat

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    If that old cobra still works great and is in good condition then I would not touch it. Get another radio and keep the old cobra for a backup. Personally I would get an amp but that is me. If you can't get an amp then I am thinking export radio. A good export will do everything a RFX 29 will do and then some and it will last a bit longer since it is not being pushed as hard as that 29.
     
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  10. Dec 25, 2011 #8
    Tricky Rick

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    I agree with the others. Buy a General Lee HP and be done with it. RFX-75 with the 29 will shorten its life to 1-2 years max., imho.
     
    Tricky Rick, Dec 25, 2011
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  11. Dec 26, 2011 #9
    jessejamesdallas

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    How do your figure? The RFX-75 is attached to the back of the radio not inside...Any heat build-up would be on the outside of the case and not inside...Magnum has even started putting the RFX-75 on radios stock right from the factory now...The Omegaforce S-45 comes stock from the factory with one on the back...
     
    jessejamesdallas, Dec 26, 2011
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  12. Dec 26, 2011 #10
    Working Class Patriot

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    Why?.....He's "Loud and Proud" right?

    I recall a young man who had the same *ahem* motivation....:biggrin_255::biggrin_25523:
     
    Working Class Patriot, Dec 26, 2011
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