I agree! Just like a great old book you read again.... I have to add one more, my 1974 Cobra 135, a 23 channel modded to 46+ with wide coverage voice lock. Add a D104 and it is a classic! :laugh:
mechanic
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What's your favorite 'vintage' CB rig?
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I agree! Just like a great old book you read again.... I have to add one more, my 1974 Cobra 135, a 23 channel modded to 46+ with wide coverage voice lock. Add a D104 and it is a classic! :laugh:
mechanic
I'll throw in my 2¢, favorite vintage base would have to be my TRC457 paired up with a Turner +2 SSB, and for the mobile, my they-can-pry-my-HR2510-from-my-cold-dead-fingers HR2510 with an Astatic 575M6.
73s
Greg
73s
Greg
BJ radionut
Supporting Member and 6m addict
When I was in the Biz:....Hard to beat the
SBE Console II...Base
SBE Sidebander II....mobile
Great RX from both....built well...took a pounding....
I was never impressed as much with the "Commander"series SBE made same radios just extra junk added
EF Johnson: BLACKFACE for AM....still have (4)... they have not been on though in quite a few years....(2) still have original "banama"... :w00t:...mics on them...
My best one has Turner plus II mic and the add-on S-meter and RX pre-amp kit...
(RARE) was made by SONAR(I think)...TX / 15w output and "Sweet" audio...
All the Best
BJ
SBE Console II...Base
SBE Sidebander II....mobile
Great RX from both....built well...took a pounding....
I was never impressed as much with the "Commander"series SBE made same radios just extra junk added
EF Johnson: BLACKFACE for AM....still have (4)... they have not been on though in quite a few years....(2) still have original "banama"... :w00t:...mics on them...
My best one has Turner plus II mic and the add-on S-meter and RX pre-amp kit...
(RARE) was made by SONAR(I think)...TX / 15w output and "Sweet" audio...
All the Best
BJ
Mobile-wise, I'd have to go with the Cobra 138A, or the Midland 13-893. I have 1 of each radio, both in great shape. The Midland goes from Ch 1 to 27.555, and the Cobra goes from 26.765 - 27.505.
I have the 138A and the 40 CH version of the 13-893, the 77-893. Both are GREAT radios!!!
I have the 138A and the 40 CH version of the 13-893, the 77-893. Both are GREAT radios!!!
Since getting into radios in 1980,I've been around more than I could possibly count.My favorites would be the Johnson Messenger 223,Robyn T123B Browning Mk 3, Sonar FS3023. As for mobiles, There was a Messenger 323 that was great for bleeding all over town.A Cobra 132XLR, one of my best ones. Even tho I run a RCI 2995DX, I still like those oldies.Still have an old 1011C stashed away.Next on the agenda is to pick up a 101E, then learn how to load and tune it.
BEST VINTAGE RIG
The stoner pro 40 hands down. You'll know when you pull the hood on one of these things. I have never seen such high end work in my 35 years in radio.They were all built by hand one at a time and man does it show.Love my stoner. They will burry it with me for sure
The stoner pro 40 hands down. You'll know when you pull the hood on one of these things. I have never seen such high end work in my 35 years in radio.They were all built by hand one at a time and man does it show.Love my stoner. They will burry it with me for sure
Check these two radio out ...
Although i Agree..
Even though the AR-3500 to this day would Kick Butt compared to Most radios.. The Ar-3500 is a little more then a CB ( LOL )
It is more of a 12/10 meter all mode radio
(to be fair.. LOL )
Depends on which one, I had an AM one that rocked except for the DIN mike connector. I replaced it with a standard 4 pin one.