© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/CB_Radios Recent content written about CB Radios en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_470040350340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - IntroductionBy the way... this is NOT a base CB radio... it is a mobile radio.I decided to hook up some old CB equipment.  I always favored my old Cobra 19 Plus.  The transmitted and received audio were... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470040350340 Mon, 11 May 2009 16:33:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470040350340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458094448260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jester943 - The Uniden BCD396T is a newer model in a long line of scanners going back nearly 30 years. I have owned several scanners in the past and Uniden has always made a reliable product, usually setting the standard for the mainstream scanner and portable... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458094448260 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:20:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458094448260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458089533060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jester943 - The DX2517 is the most recent in Galaxy's line of base station radios that cater to the serious radio connosieur. In the early to mid 1990's, Galaxy had made a name for itself with the entry-level Echo, Melaka, SSB, and finally the formidable Galaxy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458089533060 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:26:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458089533060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458003680900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jester943 - I have been noticing that Connex radios have been growing in popularity over the last few years, and for good reason: They have found out how to make a powerful radio that the discerning AM CB'er wants. This radio is limited to AM and FM only, so SSB... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458003680900 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:19:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458003680900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458001387140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jester943 - The Cobra 148GTL has been around quite some time now, and is probably the finest choice on the mainstream market for a 40 channel, SSB-capable mobile CB Radio. The 148GTL is a well-crafted, improved version of both the earlier 140 and 146GTL models,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458001387140 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:22:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458001387140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435841502852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author projnostic - Many units used in my days. Some junk others still with me. This surprising little unit is the real deal. No sacrifice on either the portable mode or in the vehicle combined with a Lil' Wil antenna. I've used it in the winter as well as summer witch we... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435841502852 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:43:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435841502852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430016401028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cowboyind - The Delphi Premium Sound System is well-named -- it offers premium sound, portability, play-anywhere AC or battery options, and clear, concise documentation. Having tried several different audio systems for home XM use, I have discovered that this one is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430016401028 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:23:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430016401028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418006470276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thecavaliers57 - The Cobra 150 requires a factory mod (a capacitor installed). There is no charge except you pay shipping one way. This capacitor prevents the receiver from getting into the transmitter causing it to flutter. The only other problem is some units will quit... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418006470276 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:59:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418006470276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_407516515972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author teamfab - These radios are total garbage, absolute rubbish. If you take a look inside you will find a very expensive tin box full of the cheapest components you can get, buttons and knob are a real let down, the vfo knob is a disaster, you will think its about to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~407516515972 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:57:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_407516515972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_344835853956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author d5488 - I am a professional driver for a well know carrier and a radio that will perform to high standards is very important to me. The Galaxy 95T has some basic problems that concern me and have made me regret my purchase. The most aggrieves is the noise level... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~344835853956 Sat, 7 Apr 2007 15:01:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_344835853956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_279563701892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author romeodelta - My original 148 is fifteen years old-nothing but praise for its performance and never a repair! When i wanted an additional one, i was apprehensive because i heard they werent making them as good anymore. happily that doesnt appear to be the case. i have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~279563701892 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:46:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_279563701892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_279562260100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author romeodelta - My cb base station experience began with my young son decades ago with a Cobra 2000, the Cadillac back in the day. They are still highly prized and i wish i had kept it, but this Ranger is a whole new level of technology. Peaked and tuned it easily keeps... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~279562260100 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:25:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_279562260100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_267424927364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author al_nitack - I was shopping around for a CB or 2 meter radio, etc. and came across an ad for this Cobra 150 GTL DX with a $100 cash rebate from COBRA. That 100 bucks got me to order one, and well, I haven't received my rebate yet, but I don't care. This radio is well... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~267424927364 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:49:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_267424927364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242179935876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wxradar - The best in receive sensitivity, pleasing audio, never overloads, produces wonderful audio with my Astatic mike. I have had mine for over five years, and it is the best... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242179935876 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:27:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242179935876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_238381796996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author raybo123 - Been a driver for 20 yrs, always ran "el cheapo" radio stock out of box. decided to get big radio and looked for awhile b4 deciding on a 959, (same as 949 except has freq meter) it has features only found(and not found in some cases)on much more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~238381796996 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 06:34:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_238381796996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_222591291012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author michealey - I have had this radio for more than a year now. It is quite compact and can be easily used in different vehicles. However, to put out a decent signal - or receive one, you must use a decent exterior antenna (the provided shorty is not that good). Even... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~222591291012 Sun, 5 Mar 2006 21:01:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_222591291012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221853552260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rock-n-roll - This radio has plenty of power and audio, granted, but it is supposed to be a transceiver, and the receiver is where it is lacking in quality components. The filtering is minimal and the ever present hash/white noise during low signal conditions is very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221853552260 Sat, 25 Feb 2006 15:37:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221853552260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_192220794500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author philthesperry - This is a review for the Galaxy DX-949 mobile/base AM/SSB CB radio, I was unable to find any reviews online for this radio, so I'm writing my own review. Having owned many CB radios in my time, this is best one by far in all areas except one. Overall,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~192220794500 Fri, 5 Aug 2005 20:04:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_192220794500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181108313732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cool_pr - I got this radio for the wife and it works great. Its a smaller size then the regular 18st so if your going to put it in the dash (Din ) it should fit perfect.. Looks and sounds good, but should use another mic ie. cdl 56k or something other then the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181108313732 Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:11:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181108313732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_178045750916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fyre926 - Purchased this radio from Anchorexpress.com and also a Shakespeare Galaxy Antenna. Great Radio, easy to use, great illumination. Like the dial controls vs push button... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~178045750916 Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:58:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_178045750916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176472755844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigradio - in the quest for the best ears ever, i've heard some pretty long tales. just about the time they stopped making this radio, i heard from a radio shop that this has the best ears of all radios..........depending on who sets it up........... he just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176472755844 Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:15:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176472755844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176358919812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dpwinckler - First. This is NOT a CB radio. It is a Sirius Satellite Radio receiver. I have the SSR-2000 in my car now. I bought it because it was: 1. Inexpensive and 2. Mounts with a cord to access the controller. I like the way it mounts because I have a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176358919812 Sat, 12 Mar 2005 00:42:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176358919812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_173183307396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mutty39 - I purchased my radio at a local radio shop. It came pre programmed, which I consider to be essential if you are not a techie. I bought this product because my area (MPLS) went digital and conventional scanners will not pick up local services... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~173183307396 Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:00:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_173183307396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_169919024772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author johnny8989 - This radio has great audio...fantastic performance on SSB...the modulation is extremely powerful and clean...it puts out the stated 30 watts right out of the box...one major gripe is the noise blanker simply does not function. If you plan to put this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~169919024772 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 01:56:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_169919024772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166271684228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dirtyernie - I had wanted another unit since my First CB had been stolen out of my truck. So the Removable Face plate was an attractive Feature. I have had this unit for over a month and I have talked to people that my old radio never even reached ?? This is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166271684228 Tue, 21 Dec 2004 20:26:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166271684228?linkin_id=8003929