Re: CB Radios

From: Michael Maskalans (dml@tepidcola.com)
Date: Wed May 03 2006 - 23:02:04 EDT


On May 3, 2006, at 21:13, Mike wrote:

>
> Josh Battles wrote:
>> On Tue, May 2, 2006 10:05 pm, Michael Maskalans wrote:
>>
>>> My dad has had nothing but trouble with Cobras (going in for service
>>> all the time). After his expirience, we both run Unidens. check
>>> out
>>> their factory refirbs for good deals online.
>>>
>>
>> Really? My dad has used cobras for years with no problems. He's
>> actually
>> still using one he's had for 20+ years in their tow rig. You're
>> the first
>> person I've heard of having problems with them.
>>
>> I've never been a big fan of Uniden stuff.
>>
>>
> actually, the cobras and unidens are made by the same company using
> the same circuit boards . kinda like chevy/gmc trucks. a little
> different chrome trim on the same truck

Interesting. I much prefer the look of the Cobra stuff (real
backlighting is a huge win in my book) but with the terrible luck my
dad had on multiple radios, and the great luck we've had with the
Unidens I never would have guessed....

Maybe if I ever kill my 78XL I'll give one of the Cobras with the
Night Watch back lighting another shot (I so wish CB front panels
weren't stuck in the 60s. just 'cause the guts don't change is no
reason to never update the interface and look)

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