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LATEST REVIEWS |
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Galaxy DX 2547
6 digit frequency counter,
variable RF, and variable talkback. Tons more features & amatuer
radio type styling. Is it just a 959 inside a base case or is
this radio the real deal?
A full review
along with video.
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COMING SOON!
RCI 2970 DX N2
+
Black Display
Version!!
It's got rock
solid SSB operation, eight transistors, and does 200+ watts. We
review the new 2970DXN2.
If you've been
wanting to see pics and details on this radio then this is your
lucky day!
VIDEO
AVAILABLE!
VIDEO 2 BLACK DISPLAY
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Galaxy Echo Roger Beep Base Microphone
We test out this
base microphone and compare it to our favorite base mic the
Turner +3.
Adjustable goose
neck, modulation meter, roger beep, & echo.
NEW ARTICLE
VIDEO ADDED
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COMING SOON!
Cobra 75 WX ST
No room for a full
size CB Radio? Looking for something that is compact but still
has enough features to keep you happy? The Cobra 75 WX ST might
be the answer.
We find out if
this radio is a big compromise, or if it can keep up with the
full size radios.
VIDEO
AVAILABLE!
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Magnum 257 HP
with RFX 75
It's been almost 4
years since I wrote my review of the original Magnum 257.
The new HP version
utilizes the RFX75, so the smallest export on the market just
got more powerful.
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Cobra 29 LX LE
A limited edition
(only 20,000 will be made) 50th anniversary radio from Cobra.
Same guts as a regular 29 but with scanning, weather, digital
color selectable display and a special diagnostic mode.
This radio is
going to turn some heads! Our review is coming soon.
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RF Limited EC-2018
Turbo w/ talkback
Want to add echo and talkback
to your radio in seconds? This microphone provides loud audio
with some of the highest quality echo available on the market.
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COMING SOON!
Midnight Special
500
We test this 4 x
1446 amplifier with 500 watts peak output, a preamp, and SSB
delay.
Can a class C
amplifier sound okay for SSB use? Will this amp get you heard in
DX land?
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COMING SOON!
Galaxy 93T
If the 2 pill
Galaxy 95T was too much radio for you the 93T might be just what
you're looking for to drive your favorite amp.
The 1 x 2290
Galaxy 93T is out of production but definitely is a fun one to
review.
VIDEO
AVAILABLE!
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Maco V 5/8
This popular aluminum ground plane antenna is touted as one of
the best.
Around 20' tall
and 1200 watt rated handling capacity. In this review we'll
provide all the pictures and info you'll need.
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Davis RF Bury Flex
Coax
We had heard good
things about this coax in the past and when we hit our old coax
with the lawnmower this year we figured it was a good time to
give Bury Flex coax a try.
We test out 100'
and post our overall impressions in this review.
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COMING SOON!
Workman HP202S
Meter
It's fairly
inexpensive and offers the popular cross needle setup, but can a
low priced meter actually perform?
We compare it to
two other meters and give our results.
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RADIO REVIEWS |
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Uniden Pro 640e
A cousin to the PC122XL this small mobile has great TX and RX
performance, cool lighting, and a knack for burning out channel
LED's. We give you the rundown on this hard to find SSB classic.
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Magnum OmegaForce
S-45
HP
Rock solid SSB
performance, Top Gun Modulator, and high power output.
We go through all
the ins and out of this new radio from Magnum.
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Galaxy DX 95T
Everybody asked about it and I finally
got a hold of one. We test out the big boy and post our results.
ARTICLE +
VIDEO
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Roadpro Titan II
The RoadPro Titan II RPSY-485
10 meter radio looks like a Magnum 257, but there are definitely
some differences. We'll discuss the performance and features of
this small SSB export radio.
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Ranger PPR-TLM1
We review the new 2nd generation PPR-TML1. Variable talkback, variable
power, MP3 Player, 2" TFT color display with changable backgrounds.
This radio has a
whole lot going on and we break it all down for you with a full
review + video.
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Cobra 29 LTD BT
(Bluetooth)
You asked for it, we got it!
A detailed review
of the new Bluetooth CB from Cobra. An all time favorite with a
new twist - we tell you everything you need to know.
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Texas Ranger
TR696FD-1
40 Channel AM/SSB radio with a six
digit frequency counter, American flag faceplate, and built on
the TR-900 platform.
ARTICLE + VIDEO! |
Galaxy 979 Review
Galaxy's newest SSB CB radio has the
big galaxy meter and the Starlight faceplate. We'll go through
all of the features and performance in this new radio
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Magnum DeltaForce
An all time favorite from Magnum. The DeltaForce features
variable power, echo, talkback, memory channels, stock power
microphone and more.
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Uniden PC122XL Review
This small and powerful classic is a
permanent resident in my shack. I'll explain why I love these
radios.
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Galaxy DX 959
Review
The DX959 is Galaxy's most
popular CB radio due to its SSB operations and a large five
digit frequency counter. Lots of modifications available for
this one.
ARTICLE +
VIDEO |
Cobra 142 GTL
Review
This great radio had performance on
par with the Cobra 2000GTL and proved itself as one of the best
classic base radios.
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Galaxy DX 55V
Galaxy exports are known for great
audio, we look at the many features of this popular radio.
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Galaxy DX 44V
While the Galaxy DX 55V has the
frequency counter, the 44V has the factory echo and talkback
along with that loud Galaxy audio.
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Connex SS121 /
Superstar 121
Export simplicity.
That's how I
describe the Superstar 121.
It's a AM/FM
export radio with all the features you'll need
without the stuff you don't.
ARTICLE +
VIDEO |
Cobra 2000 GTL Review
Perhaps the most loved CB radio in our
hobby, it's collected, modified, and used daily across the
nation.
ARTICLE + VIDEO! |
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Cobra 200 GTL DX Review
A full review of the Cobra 200 + video,
pictures, modification information and more.
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General Lee
When people are looking to buy a 10 meter AM radio with big
audio - the General Lee always gets mentioned.
Great performance
and durability make this one popular radio.
ARTICLE + VIDEO!
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Stryker 440HP Review
Stryker is a new name to the export
world, but do they deliver? |
Cobra 148 GTL
The famous AM &
SSB radio from Cobra. Still a favorite after many years, we'll
discuss its features and show you some tuning points in our
video overview.
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Ranger SS-158EDX Superstar
New and blue! This radio has all the
functions you'll ever want, but how is the performance?
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Magnum S-45 Omegaforce Review
A review of one of Magnums most popular
radios. |
RCI 2970 DX Review
A review of RCI-s powerful 2 pill radio.
The new version.
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RCI-2950DX
Stable on SSB and one of the most
tried and true radios of this decade. |
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RCI-2980 Video Review
This radio is an all time favorite.
A video walkthrough of the entire radio. |
President HR2510 Review
Various hams have called it one of the
best designed 10 meter radios. How well does it do as a CB? |
Realistic TRC-427
A radio with a similar chassis to the
Cobra's, this radio tunes up with good audio after adjusting the
modulation pot.
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General Longstreet
A review of the General Longstreet,
dual finals, echo, talkback and a classic look. |
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Cobra 2010 GTL Review
Cobra's first attempt at a sideband
base since the famous 2000 - how does it stack up? |
Realistic TRC-521
A small mobile CB with weather
channels, dual watch, and a channel changing microphone.
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Comanche Warrior
A 10 meter base radio fully
convertable (similar radio to the Eagle Tomahawk, CBS 1000) |
Midland 77-115 Weathermax
Review
Not a great radio but there's a
surprising extra channels mod for it. |
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Magnum 257 Review
Small, powerful, digital. A review of
the Magnum 257. |
Cobra 148F GTL Review
Frequency counter on a 148? The full
review on this legal CB.
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Realistic TRC-514
A CB with a digital compass and
indiglo backlighting. A look at this CB
anomaly from Radio Shack.
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Cherokee CBS-500
A straight-forward
40 channel CB base, learn more about it and why I wasn't
impressed. |
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Realistic TRC-492
It's not as good as the early model
Realistic's but with the right mike it can talk okay. A 40
channel base for $30 used is never a bad deal. |
Cobra 146GTL
Review
A review of one of our favorite little
SSB radios. |
Uniden/President Madison
The big momma base
from the past - clock, SSB, & an external speaker. Amazing receive
and classic looking round meters. |
Cobra 140 GTL Review
An oldie but goodie. A review of the
Cobra 140 GTL.
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Realistic TRC-458
Old school style,
realistic look, but Uniden parts inside and excellent
performance. |
Johnson Messenger 250
50th Anniversary Edition
23 Channels and not much going on for
the receive, but a secret discovery and I found the best AM
audio of any CB radio I've ever owned. |
Texas Ranger
TR-966 & TR-969WX Review
While the 966 offers fairly standard
CB features with different styling, the 969WX breaks the mold
with roger beep, variable talkback and weather channels. |
Realistic TRC-480
A rare SSB radio,
made by Realistic with a different type of styling and a scan
feature.
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Cobra 23 Plus
These era of radios are often
looked down upon, but this one can be tuned up easily for better
performance.
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Realistic TRC-430
One of the smallest radios I've ever
seen that actually has a variable modulation pot inside. Doesn't
help improve the radio much though.
VIDEO |
Cobra 21 GTL
Old, small, and
still one of my all time favorite little 40 channel CB's |
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AMPLIFIER REVIEWS |
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Cobra 350 XL
Although no longer
in production this amp is touted as AB biased and one of the
cleaner "10 meter" amps. We run it through the paces and give a
full report.
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Silver Eagle 200
Amplifier
A couple of MRF-455's and SSB delay in
a small package. How this older amp performs. |
Magnaforce 350 Amplifier Review
Xforce amplifiers has a great line of
amps - how does their Magnaforce line perform? |
Palomar Deluxe 250
A two pill transistor base amplifier
with built in power supply. Review, pictures and our test
results. |
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Texas Star DX 350
Known for making clean amps - this is
the 2 x 2879 amp in their series. |
Palomar Elite 250
Basic palomar design, simple features,
solid output and no complaints. An amp to consider if
you use SSB. |
Midnight Special
250
Another winner from Xforce amplifiers.
The MS250 delivers and surprises quite a few operators in the
process. |
KL203 Amplifier review
Need 100 watts in the smallest package
available? |
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ANTENNA REVIEWS |
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Maco V-Quad
A small,
lightweight antenna with a full wavelength loop for the driven
element.
From assembly to
our final testing, we took lots of pictures and have a full
review for you.
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K40 Trunk Lip
Mount &
Magnetic Mount Antenna
The K40 antenna
has been a best seller in the CB radio world. We take a look at
this popular antenna and its features.
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Wilson 1000/5000
Review
King of the hill as far as magnet
mount antennas are concerned. |
The A99 Antenna
A walkthrough of one of the most popular
antennas ever made
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Sirio D-27 Dipole
Horizontal or Vertical Polarity; gamma
match; light and easy to mount. Purchased for $59.95 we found
out how well this antenna performs. |
K30 Antenna Review
Small antenna - big results. |
Radiowavz Bazooka
Dipole
I've made many
dipoles myself, but Radiowavz's Bazooka is definitely a step up
in quality compared to my attempts. |
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POWER SUPPLY, METER &
MICROPHONE REVIEWS |
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Dosy FC50
Looking for a HF frequency
counter with SO-239 connectors and a cool blue display? This
in-line external frequency counter from Dosy covers .5MHz to 50MHz.
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Palstar WM150
Palstar meters have been given many
high ratings all over the net. The Palstar WM150 worked for me,
but it also made a trip back to the factory.
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Stryker SR-65SB Review
Famous for their
loud talking radios Stryker has now come out with a very nice
looking microphone. How does it perform?
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Pyramid PS-14KX
A 12amp constant 14amp surge power
supply. After running it for a year I give my review of this
supply. |
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Pyramid PS-36KX
Enough juice for a
CB and a small amplifier. Add adjustable voltage and an internal
fan and this power supply can hold its own. |
Radio Shack 21-534
As much as I hate most radio shack
products, this meter has proven that it's not one of their
typical products. |
Ranger SRA-198
We review the new noise canceling microphone from Ranger.
Heavy duty
construction and a solid feel - we'll let you know if this mic
actually cancels out the noise. |
Turner +3 Review
In my opinion, the single best powered
desk microphone ever made.
Speech compression
circuit comes standard.
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DM-452 Power / Echo Mic
Cheap and
effective. If you're looking to boost your audio on a budget
this microphone is worth a look. |
SRA-158 Microphone
Review
Ranger has started including this
microphone on their new radios and it's no wonder - It's one of
the best stock microphones you can buy. |
Radio Shack MTA-20
Digital SWR Meter
It's cool, it's
digital and it's fairly expensive to buy - even used. Everyone wants
one, but should you actually buy one?
I say no, find out
why. |
Ranger SRA-166C
A new external
speaker from Ranger that has an LED display feature.
Solid speaker with
some audio oomph - read the review for more pics and info.
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