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Keithinatlanta
Advanced Member
Username: Keithinatlanta
Post Number: 551
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 8:07 am: | 
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Shirley, I just read your review on the cobra radio. A ? I have is this: you stated that it really lights up the inside of your vehicle at night?
Would this not cause a distraction for some drivers? One thing I like on a radio is a dimmer switch for night use, as just the #'s and light meter can be a distraction to me. I know this does not cause a problem for most people, and for young people the blue neon will be something to impress their friends with. And that is fine too. Just curious if the bright lights could be a distraction at night.
In meantime, thank you for the review.
Keith in Atlanta
CEF 150 |
808xyl
Intermediate Member
Username: 808xyl
Post Number: 111
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 8:43 am: |
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I have not found it to be a distraction, but instead I actually find it nice to be able to find the control's without taking my eyes off the road like with most radios to be able to see which control or what channel I am on or want to switch too.
We mounted it in our Ford Focus on the passenger side on the floor/shift console and that makes it easy to see and use.
And the Control Knobs & Toggle Switchs (Volume & Squelch, NOR/CH9, CB/PA) are Twice the size as those on the Uniden Pro 510XL & 520 radios and much easier to use.
And the CA-73 Hand Mic is a REAL pleasure to use instead on those mini little dinky mics you find on most other small CB's.
Shirley
1st Sargant
CEF #164  |
Kilowatt
Intermediate Member
Username: Kilowatt
Post Number: 168
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 6:09 am: |
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It looks like Cobra is beginning to make quality products, again, and that is nice to see!
Thanks for doing the review. If anyone asks me what I recommend for a small vehicle, I'll know what to tell them, now! |
1861
Intermediate Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 135
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 9:28 am: |
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Has anyone found how to lower DK to run with small AMP ? |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 230
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 7:29 pm: |
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Kilowatt, I had a Cobra 75WXST before the Mag257, it is the SMALLEST I have seen. It sounds pretty thin on the receive due to it's tiny speaker but it sounds great on transmit. Nothing an external speaker can't fix, but negates it's purpose. I now have it in the band truck and wish I had it back as I may be buying a WAY smaller car like... oh... tomorrow  |
Kilowatt
Intermediate Member
Username: Kilowatt
Post Number: 173
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 11:41 pm: |
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Good deal, Chad!
Heck, with the price of gas as it is, I'm looking into buying a Metro 3 cylinder, myself... ;-)
Man, I'm sure glad I don't have to drive my old 460 powered Lincoln for primary transportation, anymore!
Hmmm, I've never seen a Cobra 75WXT before- I'll have to look those up! |
Akbowtie
Member
Username: Akbowtie
Post Number: 59
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 12:30 pm: |
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Good call on the 20XTR! Put one in a Ford Focus for a friend also (Lon advised). We nice talking radio bone stock. Tried a few diff mics on it and this one seems to like the Astatic Red Devil. It gave the radio a bit more punch.
Now to add a tiny kicker |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 10838
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 6:23 pm: |
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Akbowtie,
Glad you like it. 
As I said the AUDIO is CLEAN, CLEAR and LOUD and it IS one GREAT Little Radio. 
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2 |
Akbowtie
Member
Username: Akbowtie
Post Number: 70
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 3:17 am: |
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Back on this subject....
Same 20xtr, wilson1000, and a road devil, NEW CAR though, old one got totaled, but still another Focus. Now she's wanting more OOomf to it. She does alot of talking thats 60-80 miles away up here in some pretty rough country. I was thinking along the lines of a Palomar 450, i have one in my Honda Element and it does great, or a smaller 300 or 350. Think she's looking for around 200w, and not 2000$. KLV maybe ? or ? in this case, size does matter LOL. Anyone mount something under the hood and run remote back to the cab ?
Can't imagine the Focus handling too much, and NO, she's not going to go swap alternators, add batteries and all that stuff.
Tell me tell me, what good ideas have ya ! |
Akbowtie
Member
Username: Akbowtie
Post Number: 71
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 3:22 am: |
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better yet would that AD203 stinger board work in it ya think ? |
Akbowtie
Member
Username: Akbowtie
Post Number: 72
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 12:18 am: |
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Hey Lon!
Put that kl300p in the Focus with the Cobra20xtr. What a combo! Like they were meant for each other
On the Passengers side of the car under the hood there was a factory hole hidden, took some digging but, knocked out the plug, put a grommet in it and walla, power for the kl300p.
Thanks for the recommends ! |
