Cobra 148 NW ST

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by BTShepp, Feb 9, 2017.

  1. BTShepp

    BTShepp Blue Demon

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    I have the opportunity to buy a used mobile Cobra 148 NW ST for just over $90. Made in China, don't know the year manufactured. Used but works and has never been opened up. I want a SSB radio. Is this the way to go? Geez, it's too easy to spend money that I shouldn't.
     
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  3. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    If it works, why not.
     
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  4. wolverine11

    wolverine11 Road Train Member

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    Ive had a Cobra 148 GTL and Cobra 148 GTLF and both were very good radios, dont know if there is any truth to it , but I remember reading some posts on another cb forum that stated there were alot of problems with the NW model, could just be a rumor. If pilot still has them on sale you can get a Bearcat 980 ssb for $99.00, better radio than the 148 NW but I will choose the 148 GTLF over 980, just opinion.
     
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  5. Bout Z

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    Dont buy it!!! $90 for that rig is outrageous!!
    If a ssb radio is what your looking for, the newer front mic 148's are not what you want.. They arent stable on ssb at all. I have one here I use as a door stop, and its not even good for that.
    They arent bad as an AM radio tho.

    Only new cb that is worth having as a ssb rig, imo is the uniden 980..im not a galaxy fan

    The old "side mic" 148's were gems, but are getting long in the tooth, and usually fetch around $100 depending on their condition.
    The uniden grant xl and lt are the same radio (board) as the old 148's. The xl is a side mic, while the LT is a front mic, and were made up until the early 2k's.

    There are alot more great ssb cb's, but most were made before this century lol.
     
  6. Bout Z

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    I've got a 148F..great radio! The digits on the freq display burnt out, been workin on it some.. all I lack is finishin
    I also have a taiwan model 148 that works great... now I just need a philippine model to complete the set lol
     
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