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The side mic vs. front mic argument does have merit. Most of the newer front-mic Cobras are made in China (isn't everything now?) and are largely surface-mount components. In a truck environment these don't hold up well to vibration and heat. In addition to the model 29, the newer 148s are also front-mic mounts and share a similar construct. Put simply, they are built as cheaply as possible and WILL fail in short order.

I like the new Uniden 880s. Although they seem to be mod-proof ( so far anyway) they do sound good and are reasonably well built. For the money they get my vote as the best 'new' radio on the market.

Me? I run a 35 year old 29 XLR. Built like a tank, easily modifiable for extra frequencies since it has the 858 chip in it, reliable as a sunrise and if it does require service, it's easy to fix.

Once again: Don't overlook the antenna and coax system. You will get your biggest gains there.

 

even if its made in china they are still good radios you an recap those radios if it bothers you that bad

my buddy s a cb tech a d he got some of the first made in china cobras

he has only repaired it 2 times i say it depends on if your hardcore new radio guy

or your traditional and like the old style

the uniden 880-980 ive only seen a few good reports from these


most truckers that i kno that have those sell them and go back to a 29

 

I just got the new Bearcat 980 with sideband for $119.99 off of Sears online. Cheapest I have seen it new anywhere else was in the $140-$160 range, and my local radio shop is trying to get $249 (!!!!) for them. Shows up tomorrow......can't wait!

 

I've a friend who has a 980. They are rock steady on sideband and do not drift at all. They do benefit from a good mic though. Consider either an RK-56 or a 636L.

So far it seems impossible to modify them but they do work better with a good tuning.

Great price on it!

 

Why not, have you personally had issues with them?

 

Just bought a uniden 880 for $79.99 at loves. On sale $70 off, had to stop at two loves to find one though.

 

You guys who have the Uniden 880's and 980's be careful of wiping the screen off if it gets something on it...I have been seeing allot of post from guys who have used cloths to wipe off the screen, only to scratch it up...You can get little mico-scratch's on the screen trying to clean them...Once it's scratched, the scratch's wont come off.