CB Suggestions

[iMONITOR]

Once upon a time the Uniden-built 29's were great AM radios. Uniden and Cobra parted ways and the good quality and performance stayed at Uniden. Cobra's standards dropped considerably on build quality (durability), a rather important aspect to consider for use on construction sites. Have heard many examples of both eras of 29's and the comparison is night/day. Would be willing to wager that Cobra has lost a fair portion of market share to Uniden, President, Galaxy, etc.

Good reviews are wonderful but I suspect they're mostly made by first time CB buyers who haven't compared them directly with other current offerings. No, I don't have stats and specs and testimonials and affidavits to back any of this up, it's just an opinion based on use and experience. Used to be a big Cobra fan but I just think there's better brands out there now for the same or even less $$.

Happy New Year to all and

Thanks for responding.

Happy New Year as well!

 

[hypersight]

Mocat40.

I love my Mocat 40. The noise filtering in these units are awesome.

 

[WB9YBM]

I love my Mocat 40. The noise filtering in these units are awesome.

That reminds me of the Mocat I came across a l-o-n-g time ago when I was at Motorola--had the chance to fix one. Built like a battleship--great radio!

 

[iMONITOR]

There are a few Mocat's on Ebay, most are not working, parts only.

 

[jhooten]

That reminds me of the Mocat I came across a l-o-n-g time ago when I was at Motorola--had the chance to fix one. Built like a battleship--great radio!

Last time I went to the /\/\ museum in Schaumberg I didn't see one so I asked about them. The curator didn't even know the company had made CBs. He asked if I would donate mine. I declined.

 

[WB9YBM]

Last time I went to the /\/\ museum in Schaumberg I didn't see one so I asked about them. The curator didn't even know the company had made CBs. He asked if I would donate mine. I declined.

I was once told that because of limited space they couldn't display everything (I think that may have happened when I donated some EVR equipment).

 

[WB9YBM]

There are a few Mocat's on Ebay, most are not working, parts only.

Since the markings on the I.C.s was replaced with in-house numbers, those radios would make a great reference for someone that wants to find out in-house versus generic part numbers (especially if one has the documents as cross-reference).

 

[jhooten]

I was once told that because of limited space they couldn't display everything (I think that may have happened when I donated some EVR equipment).

I hope it was a just a rumor, I heard some time ago they needed the space for other purposes, packed up all the displays, placed them in storage until a decision was made to relocate or permanently close it.

 

[WB9YBM]

I hope it was a just a rumor, I heard some time ago they needed the space for other purposes, packed up all the displays, placed them in storage until a decision was made to relocate or permanently close it.

I hadn't heard that, but possible, I suppose. It's been a long time since I worked there and I've lost touch with what's going on over there.

 

[138BG]

Until I scrolled back I thought I had opened the wrong thread.............

 

[highwayman1224]

Go with President radios...I have a President Johnny III, scans, weather & alert, auto scan, hot receiver and more. Its got a small foot-print and is made so it will fit in the dash. Rock solid with front speaker and optional wireless mike input. About 100.00 depending on where you buy it. I have had "cheap" Cobras and Midland CB's........this radio is a world above them for abt. the same price.

The Johnny 3 doesn't have a front speaker...

 

[highwayman1224]

Is the promotion of illegal activity allowed on this forum? I ask because there is a lot of it in this "discussion".


BTW, the Uniden 510/520 is what the Texas DPS radio shop used to install in the patrol cars "Back in the day".

OK Karen....

 

[jhooten]

OK Karen....

That the best you got richard? And it took you a week and a half to come up with that pitiful effort.

 

[highwayman1224]

Just stumbled upon it last night actually. Your mom likes my Richard...

 

[jhooten]

Just stumbled upon it last night actually. Your mom likes my Richard...

So you're a necrophiliac then.

 

[highwayman1224]

So you're a necrophiliac then.

That was before she kicked the bucket.

 

[FiveFilter]

This thread has crashed and burned.

 

[138BG]

This thread has crashed and burned.

Thread is starting to sound like 27.285 MHz

That'll learn the OP to ask a question here, won't it?

 

[WB9YBM]

The Johnny 3 doesn't have a front speaker...

That can always be cured by using an extension speaker; besides, isn't the main thing how well it transmits & receives?

 

[highwayman1224]

That can always be cured by using an extension speaker; besides, isn't the main thing how well it transmits & receives?

I was just correcting him because he said he has one with a front firing speaker but they don't come with one...