H3 Cobra 75 or Cobra 19 ??

[4508js]

Hey guys I'm looking to put a CB in my H3 and I have narrowed it down to these two units, tell me your opinions on each and show me some pictures of your setups with them. I posted this in the CB/Ham section but haven't had many looks, Thanks in advance

 

[DJinCO]

Are you wheeling with a group that communicates on the CB?

 

[4508js]

I've only had my H3 for six months so I haven't had the chance to go wheelin but yes that is what the CB will be used for. I'm really leaning towards the Cobra 75

 

[DJinCO]

I would talk to the folks that you wheel with. If it is only for trails, you could get a handheld. The CB has limited range. To really expand your mobile communication ability, study a bit and take the HAM exam.

I have a HAM multi band that I can reach out and talk over many, many miles, but have no real use for the CB. HAM is much more versatile. I was thinking about a CB for one trail run with a group of Jeepers. I gave up trying to find a CB that had what I have come to expect from the HAM radio. If it's for a group run, shop the pawn shops for a small CB unit under $25. Use a mag-mount antenna and a cigarette lighter plug for the power.

 

[Sircode13]

I have a Cobra 148 GTL I've had it for about 30 years, before that I had a Kris Vega 23 channel that my uncle gave me in Jr. High, ended up giving it to a friends nephew. I have had wonderful results with the Cobra. Had it tweaked and peaked when I got it, and it puts out about 25 Watts and preforms great. I use to talk to a friend in Anaheim when I lived in Pomona. Still works super.


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[DJinCO]

25 Watts? You do understand that is illegal. Even with a HAM license, the CB band is restricted.

 

[alrock]

I like having a full size CB. I think I get better sound, more control, etc. I've had a Cobra 75 and now have a 29, but I also have a Midland 75-822. If I were to get another compact CB I would get the Midland over the Cobra 75. Built very well, can be hooked up to a roof antenna and 12V power source, or can work off batteries and an external rubber antenna.

 

[Sircode13]

25 Watts? You do understand that is illegal. Even with a HAM license, the CB band is restricted.

As Charlie's pharmacist would say what are you a cop! I still have problems trying to talk sometimes when these Mexicans with 600 - 1000 watt linears get on the same channel or even on the neighboring ones. lol


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[DJinCO]

Oh, I didn't know it was because of the Mexicans.

That is why I use a HAM radio. Yes, uncle FCC does listen on the HAM bands. I know some folks here that have been contacted by FCC. Yes, some freqs have Mexicans jibber jabing.

 

[Bigunit]

Those damm Mexicans - now they have taken over the airwaves!

By the way, I am the author of "The Rising Brown Tide"!


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[Sircode13]

Those damm Mexicans - now they have taken over the airwaves!

By the way, I am the author of "The Rising Brown Tide"!

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Oh I though that book was about poop and a backed up toilet. LOL
:banghead:

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[Reloader]

I have the Cobra 19. It was economical and works good on the trail. The only bad thing about it is that everytime I shut off the engine , the radio reverts back to channel 1 when I restart . Sometimes I forget to retune back to the channel being used on the trail. Only way to change this is to wire radio hot all the time. Which is what Ill probably do. Heres some pics of how I mounted the radio.

Pic of the remote speaker mounting. Ran the wire down the A pillar to the radio.



How I mounted the mike. The Daystar tray works good for this.


Antenna is mounted to front bumper. Probably not the best location for good omnidirectional transmitting and receiving, but is fine on the trail.

 

[Schwarttzy]

Hands down the Cobra 75 is great!