Which is the best Cobra CB to talk to truckers?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Desert Rick, Sep 20, 2016.

  1. Desert Rick

    Desert Rick Bobtail Member

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    Which Cobra CB Set is the best to use when setting up a base station to talk to truckers on the road? I heard of Cobra 29 LTD OR Cobra 29 LX OR Colbra 29 SSB, but at the moment I do not know much about them. I have not used a CB since the 1965.
     
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  3. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Why would it have to be cobra?
     
  4. Rusty Trawler

    Rusty Trawler Road Train Member

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    Your handle isn't Teddy Bear, is it?
     
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  5. purpleprime

    purpleprime Medium Load Member

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    What's a 29ssb , single side band??? If so I've never heard of a 29 with sideband unless it was added at a shop .
    Anyway all the cobras are created equal as far as talking and listening goes , the only difference between models is bells and whistles
     
  6. purpleprime

    purpleprime Medium Load Member

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    I think the 2 best mobile radios to use as a base station are the Uniden grant Xl ssb, or the cobra 148 gtl ssb , both are built on the same board
     
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  7. DougA

    DougA Road Train Member

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    I have a big old Midland 23 channel base station,with upper and lower sidebands.Bought it back in the 70's,haven't used it in years.When we first started using CB's in trucks,the two most popular were a Pace 2300 or a Johnson.I think they were both still made in the USA back then?
     
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I use a Cobra 29 with nightwatch and weather band.
     
  9. mtoo

    mtoo Road Train Member

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    Uniden Grant Xl with an old telex turner roadking mic. Old school quality and class all the way.
     
  10. CryoGuy

    CryoGuy Bobtail Member

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    29 Night watch with weather , except I have mine peaked and tuned. That is about all I need.
     
  11. TequilaSunrise

    TequilaSunrise Medium Load Member

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    Just picked up a cobra 29 ltd chrome... It works.
     
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