Cobra 148 GTL CB Radio – Likely the Best Mobile Rig Ever Made
PRQuick.comThe Cobra 148 GTL cb mobile radio has been the mobile radio of choice of all serious CB’ers for more than 30 years. The Cobra emblem has always been associated with excellence.
Historically, the finest of the radio sets were always the early ones that were made in the Phillipines. I bought mine in 1978, and was lucky to get one of these little gems. The production of this particular unit was halted in the late 1990′s, but due to overwhelming customer demand manufacture has once again been resumed and they are now easy to buy once again.
Rugged construction has always been a hallmark of all Cobra CB radios, and the 148 is no exception. It can live in the harshest of environments that would quickly break lesser brands.
The newest items have remained in their original proven configuration. The only change has been a small cosmetic change that now has the microphone connector located on the front of the set, instead of at the side. This makes for much easier installation. Long microphone cables are also now standard.
This model provides a total of 120 channels. It has 40 channels on AM, and a further 80 channels on SSB. 40 on the lower side band, and a further 40 on the upper side band.
Transmitter power output is the maximum allowable by FCC regulation – 12 Watts on SSB and 4 watts on AM.
The configuration is definitely rich in features -
a) A built in SWR meter, and SWR calibration control for the accurate matching to the antenna.
b) Adjustable mic boosting control for maximum clarity on transmit.
c) Adjustable RF gain control allows for the optimum setting of the RX signal in both strong and weak signal areas.
d) A noise blanking switch to further reduce the amount of received noise.
e) A PA switch allows this unit to be used as a PA system, which requires an external speaker.
There is another reason why this model has proven to be so popular with the enthusiasts. The casing has plenty spare room inside for mods, and there are a range of add-on boards available at radio shops to further boost the performance. Some are legal, and some are not.
If you are looking for a feature-rich, ultra reliable, mobile rig then you can do no better than choosing the Cobra 148 GTL CB Radio.
Author Bio: Nicky is a telecommunications enthusiast, and writes many articles in the telecomms (and 2-way radio) markets. Be sure to visit her CB radios web site for some truly great deals on Cobra hand held CB radios.
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