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CB Mic?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Grumppy, Jul 17, 2016.

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  1. Jul 17, 2016 #1
    Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I have a stock Cobra LTD. I may or may not put a small 100 watt linear behind it.

    The only experience I have ever had with power mics has been Turner. Back in the 70's I had a Turner that I dont remember much about on a Pace/Browning Eagle mobile.
    For maybe 20 years, I used a Road King 56 on a couple of Galaxy mobiles... a 33 & a 44. I liked the RK but just wondering what you guys might suggest for this Cobra 29 LTD with or without a box behind it.

    Thanks for any relative input/advice.
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2016 #2
    rabbiporkchop

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    Telex Road King 56 is decent. Unfortunately they are no longer made by Telex and aren't as good as they used to be.
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2016 #3
    Ougigoug

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    Keep on going with your RK56!
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2016 #4
    mike5511

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    Power mics and a noisy environment don't play well with one another for obvious reasons.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2016 #5
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    ASTATIC OR A RANGER SRA 198 WORKS WELL........ MY MAGNUM RADIO WORKS BETTER WITH THE RANGER MIC. BUT MY GALAXY WORKS BETTER WITH THE ASTATIC.. THE RANGER IS A HEAVY MIC. LIKE ONE DRIVER TOLD ME HE COULD ALWAYS TAKE IT OFF AND CRACK SOMEBODY IN THE HEAD WITH IT. IF HE HAD TOO...........................
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2016 #6
    TheDude1969

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    Don't get a power mic, a good tune for $30 will make you sound, and perform better than any 9volt distortion multiplier will.
    The RoadKing 56 may not be as good as it once was, but I think its still the best you'll find at any truck stop.
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2016 #7
    bored silly

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    if you buy the road king buy the one that says the original road king mic.!!!!!!
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2016 #8
    craig_sez

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    Talk to rabbi anout your cobra for a lil beef up..He might know a place other than hard drive out in mew mexico..
    Forget the power mic..Astatic is or was good 636(i have a few and quality differs) and the sr198 that someone posted..The 636 is a more trevle type sound and the 198 is a more bass type sound..So personally i would base my purchase on the tone of your voice..
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2016 #9
    rabbiporkchop

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    In my experience Mark is the only person capable of making a radio work better than stock otherwise stock is better than everyone else's work.
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2016 #10
    bored silly

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    dont believe anything this guy tells you. his mfj doesn't like him.
     
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