Not sure if I’ve heard people complain about its display.
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Unsolved Mysteries in the CB Industry
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This is because there is very little market for these products. I wish 11 popularity would come back like it was in the 70s/80s then there would be real development but alas this is what you get now.
I will say when the natural gas drilling & exploration was going hot and heavy around here 11 meter was really jumping around here but now it has about disappeared. So you hope for DX days to test your radios.
I think you're absolutely right. I also think this will answer the question @Dr_DX had as well. It's basically about profit margins.
As far as the other two items on the list are concerned, I’ve never owned a Cobra 29LX, but I love the look and if it had SSB, I’d buy one in a heartbeat.
I have owned the Patriot antenna. It ended up hacksawed into several pieces and going to the landfill.
I have owned the Patriot antenna. It ended up hacksawed into several pieces and going to the landfill.
I'm right there with you. I'd definitely want one if it had ssb. That's one slick looking radio. I've been so close to buying one, several times and always talk myself out of it.As far as the other two items on the list are concerned, I’ve never owned a Cobra 29LX, but I love the look and if it had SSB, I’d buy one in a heartbeat.
I have owned the Patriot antenna. It ended up hacksawed into several pieces and going to the landfill.
I’m thinking about buying one right now at the local truck stop.
The only complaint I’ve ever heard or read about them is that the knobs are kinda flimsy.
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That's where I see them. Whenever I'm traveling for work, I like stopping at the truck stops and I always find my way to the radios. They rarely have more than a couple, but sometimes they'll have a Cobra 29XL. Then the debate starts!! Lol...I’m thinking about buying one right now at the local truck stop.
The only complaint I’ve ever heard or read about them is that the knobs are kinda flimsy.
I am still trying to figure out how to get 50+ watts output from a final transistor rated for 22 watts output. I fear Quantum Mechanics are involved.
Probably the same way people get a kilowatt out of four 2SC2879's that are rated for half that at best.
I'm wondering how long, or even if, we'll see Ranger put some current (meaning new) technology in their radios. Think about this for a minute. Now that would be a great move, at least for the users.
Unfortunately, I probably need to go back and refer to the comment w9cll made.
Unfortunately, I probably need to go back and refer to the comment w9cll made.
I would rather have serviceable 70s tech like my 69vhp vs disposable modern tech like a 955.I'm wondering how long, or even if, we'll see Ranger put some current (meaning new) technology in their radios. Think about this for a minute. Now that would be a great move, at least for the users.
Unfortunately, I probably need to go back and refer to the comment w9cll made.
AmericanEagle575
Supporting Sr. Member WDX-1863
I remember my CB radio tech,who sadly passed away sometime ago once told me that he enjoyed the 70,80's technology ( through the hole he called it) than dealing with SMT surface mount,it was his opinion that he felt that the more that cb radios moved more towards smt tech and away from through the hole,that you would see less and less Tech's out there who would want to work on them and stay in business so to speak ,he felt that CB's were no longer profitable in fixing and more moving in the direction in becoming disposable and the consumer buying a brand new one instead of taking the time to get it fixed,as I said it was his opinion,not mine......... hope all of my Radio brothers have a great day today!!
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I don't think I would call the Stryker 955 disposable. I would actually call it very reliable and serviceable if you send it to a tech who can, and knows how to work on new technology. There are quite a few out there. It's like modern cars. There was a day when I could and would do most of the mechanical work on my car, but you won't find me under the hood today.
I think I would rather have a 955 vs either of my two old school radios that constantly need attention. But I do understand where you're coming from.
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Back to the Uniden Bearcat 980.
I've had two. The first one performed flawlessly for six months and then the finals died. Amazon refunded me my money and I decided I was better off bringing my 40+ year old Realistic Navaho TRC 490 SSB base out of retirement to replace it.
I bought a second Bearcat 980 about a year later at a good price. After a year of very light use it started this nonsense where the screen would increasingly fade the longer it was on. It may soon be time to bring my early 90's production Cobra 148 GTL out of retirement.
I really like these when they work, but that's proven to be wild card. I insist on reliability, so I won't be buying any more Bearcat 980s.
I've had two. The first one performed flawlessly for six months and then the finals died. Amazon refunded me my money and I decided I was better off bringing my 40+ year old Realistic Navaho TRC 490 SSB base out of retirement to replace it.
I bought a second Bearcat 980 about a year later at a good price. After a year of very light use it started this nonsense where the screen would increasingly fade the longer it was on. It may soon be time to bring my early 90's production Cobra 148 GTL out of retirement.
I really like these when they work, but that's proven to be wild card. I insist on reliability, so I won't be buying any more Bearcat 980s.
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