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Thoughts

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by sporty, Apr 5, 2012.

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  1. Apr 5, 2012 #1
    sporty

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    So I am in the market for a radio, I am new to all of this and I am looking at a few different ones and was curious others opinions on them. One is a Cobra 148 that has been tweaked and peaked to 40 watts (offered to me from a friend for a good price), the second one is Sparky's cobra 29 that has been tweaked by him, or possibly a galaxy 9*9. Not sure which one I like more been looking at 929, 959, and the 979. Any and all input would be great.

    I know a little bit about communication systems but not much. How difficult is it to tweak and tune one on your own? (Was only 2 semesters away from receiving Associates degree in electronics when I dropped out to become a driver instead. So I do know electronics but just a basic intro to them currently.)
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2012 #2
    dude6710

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    I have a tuned 959 with an external amp. works great, its all in the antenna though.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2012 #3
    WA4GCH

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    I like my 959
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2012 #4
    mike5511

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    The 148 is said to have an excellent receiver.
     
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  7. Apr 6, 2012 #5
    Big_m

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    WoW! A 40 watt single final Cobra.
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2012 #6
    mike5511

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    May have been modded with the new transistors........
     
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  9. Apr 6, 2012 #7
    am89

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  10. Apr 6, 2012 #8
    IDIeselman

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  11. Apr 6, 2012 #9
    WA4GCH

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    Yes they do
     
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  12. Apr 6, 2012 #10
    ChipW

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    I used to have a 148F. Miss that radio.
     
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