Thinking of getting one and I want a lot of power. What do you guys know about them?
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CB Radios
- Thread starter Mike L.
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I use to run a galaxy DX 73V and a 100 watt linear amp. Wasn't too shabby on distance for the price I paid. Took a ton of time to tune in though, that and two guys to help. I also learned not to chinz on the antenna.
Galaxy is(or was) top of the line for us "hobby" guys. I know it served more function than I needed. They do carry a hefty price tag as well.
I know you have way too much hillbilly in you to be living in California.
You better get one yourself kelly. I may want to call you.:happy2:
The only thing we ever found use for those was talking to your road/chasing deer across corn fields in a jeep hunting partner. Make sure you get it modified or its not worth it, not sure about these new ones though I had an old cobra in my K25
When I was driving a truck, the Galaxys seemed to be the best. I have a Cobra 29 classic in my truck now. Nothing special though. A good radio is worthless without a good antenna though.:thumb:
I got a cober 25 calssic in my truck with a willson 500 antena. Works great but I think the speaker just went out.
I have a Uniden but there is a Cobra in the silage truck I run. They are a must for custom farming. The mic with the "mouth guard" is a nice feature, also the retractor that keeps the mic hanging upright is very convenient.
On the interstate they can be a pita when the other drivers want to hear themselves talk...I just use it for keeping tabs on the chicken coops and getting smokey reports.
I don't know much about setup.
On the interstate they can be a pita when the other drivers want to hear themselves talk...I just use it for keeping tabs on the chicken coops and getting smokey reports.
I don't know much about setup.
Mike, told you about this one when Sean and I were down at the shop.
Custom Cobra 25 unit from Sparky's. Great range and sound. I picked up a guy from cali when i was up in the AZ mountains.
If you call them they will know what you're talking about. It isnt on the website anymore.
ww.sparkyscbshack.com
Custom Cobra 25 unit from Sparky's. Great range and sound. I picked up a guy from cali when i was up in the AZ mountains.
If you call them they will know what you're talking about. It isnt on the website anymore.
ww.sparkyscbshack.com
Galaxy radio and a dave made linear. I have a galaxy 99 and a dave made 1000 watt linear, you can't beat the range. And like the others said get a good antenna. I used wilson for a while then swapped to predator and you wouldn't believe the difference.
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1000 watt linear, wow i bet that antena would glow red hot lol, i wanted to run a 500 watt setup with a galaxy when i worked in east texas but down here in south texas close tomthe border no one uses them so no need now.
I have a couple Cobras. 29ltd and a 25. The 29 is tuned up, I cant get very far but it does the job. I havent had it in the truck in a long time, kinda got out of that stuff. Plus I dont like the look of my antenna on my truck. The wiring is all setup though so I can just screw an antenna on (mount on bed between cab and bed) and the wires inside are under dash and I just set the cb on the trans hump. I have some velcro that grabs the carpet pretty good and doesnt slide around.
I may get the radio looked at and tuned up a little more, and get a better antenna and run it one of these days.
A linear would be nice, but again, Im not really into the hobby much anymore. In HS I had a couple good radios, 1 was a galaxy tuned pretty nice, also dabbed in the HAM radio stuff for awhile.
I may get the radio looked at and tuned up a little more, and get a better antenna and run it one of these days.
A linear would be nice, but again, Im not really into the hobby much anymore. In HS I had a couple good radios, 1 was a galaxy tuned pretty nice, also dabbed in the HAM radio stuff for awhile.
Connex 3300 is my choice, I have one of them and a galaxy33, they are the same except the galaxy is black. Big radios like the Galaxy DX95 have the amplifier built in, which is nice but they look like a microwave in the cab. I don't use them anymore, but I hear there are some killer amps out there now. I did have a messenger 800 and an Elite Line 550, and enjoyed them but we have switched to VHF around here.
Lots of choices. Galaxy, Connex, Superstar, all good ones. I had Superstar 3900 with couple of goodies on the backside of it. Astatic 636l mic. Upgraded coax and always a 102" steel whip. Kept RMS down. But some of the base load antennas are really good. Been out of it too long. Had my own tuner that I used to send tons of business because everyone loved my setup. Shoot me a PM if u need info on the "goodies".
Chad
Chad
