*Official* Cobra 75 user review and feedback thread
09-14-2011, 04:13 PM
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JK Freak
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I have the cobra 75 and I have a 3 ft tunable firefly mounted to the spare tire carrier using the cooltechllc mount and a ground strap. I have found the volume fine for driving on the trail so far. I don't use it on the highway (at least I haven't yet).
09-14-2011, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MFX
The major complaint I gather is the sound volume. I have the infinity system, so would I be able to run a 3.5 stereo plug from the junction box to the stock HU when needed?
Here you go: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...d-amp-Cobra-CB
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09-14-2011, 04:26 PM
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I have used the 75 for years with no real problems. I find it easy to inadvertently change channels and volume just by handling the handset (since it's all there) during use. I do like that it's easy to unhook and hideaway.
Really the CB is only as good as it's antenna. An awesome CB with a crap antenna setup will stink while a cheap CB with a great antenna will shine. There are a few good CB retailers out there that can be real helpful. Check these articles out - http://www.jeepfan.com/tech/cb-anten...onsiderations/ and http://firestik.com/Tech_Docs/choosing.htm
Really the CB is only as good as it's antenna. An awesome CB with a crap antenna setup will stink while a cheap CB with a great antenna will shine. There are a few good CB retailers out there that can be real helpful. Check these articles out - http://www.jeepfan.com/tech/cb-anten...onsiderations/ and http://firestik.com/Tech_Docs/choosing.htm
09-30-2011, 12:38 PM
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I've had mine 2+ years and no problems other that the about 1" of the jacket on the coiled cable disintegrated exposing all the internal wires. I taped it up. Tried the external speaker but found it was not better than the internal and took up space. Good range and people complement me on the voice quality.
Mike
Mike
10-05-2011, 12:32 PM
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I initially used the Uniden speaker that came with the package deal, but was unimpressed so I used it for something else.
This last weekend I put in a MFJ 281 from Ham Radio Outlet. It improved the intelligibility on the crappier signals. I also put a low pass filter I scavenged from a stereo speaker that I had. Cut down the static background a bit. I haven't tried it with on the trail communication yet but I was monitoring CH6 and all the horrendous noise on it from the skip conditions. It made an improvement.
Mike
This last weekend I put in a MFJ 281 from Ham Radio Outlet. It improved the intelligibility on the crappier signals. I also put a low pass filter I scavenged from a stereo speaker that I had. Cut down the static background a bit. I haven't tried it with on the trail communication yet but I was monitoring CH6 and all the horrendous noise on it from the skip conditions. It made an improvement.
Mike