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Post by Kentucky Jim on Dec 31, 2008 23:03:05 GMT -5
I have 2 mobile radios. I want to put one of them in my son's 1993 Dodge Power Ram 250. I can't make up my mind on what one to install. I have a Realistic TRC-419 (40 channel) and a Cobra 19 DX lll (40 channel). What do you think would be the best choice ?? Thanks for your help guys.
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Post by Tombstone (R.I.P.) on Jan 1, 2009 15:09:11 GMT -5
I don't know how big the Realistic is but if you're cramped for space use the smallest radio. Just a thought.
Tombstone
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Post by thejerk on Jan 1, 2009 22:50:58 GMT -5
The Realistic is the better radio...that cobra was a very problem-plagued model...
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Post by Kentucky Jim on Jan 2, 2009 11:29:12 GMT -5
The Realistic is a normal size mobile radio. Over all I tend to agree with thejerk and go with it. I thank you guys for your input. Have a great day and I hope to catch you on the air waves.
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Post by gator7 on Jan 4, 2009 17:09:23 GMT -5
I am not sure of the model Realistic you are speaking of. But I have had a couple issues w/ lots of static on the Realistic receive. The radio i am referring to is very similar to the Cobra 29 weather model. When stopped at a traffic light. The noise level goes up to mid scale. After a short time of that I took it back out of the mobile. Also a buddy of mine has a Dodge Pick up and has had the same problems. Just a heads up in case your son experiences the same issues.  73 |
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Post by doctor on Jan 4, 2009 17:28:38 GMT -5
If and when you use the cobra use a red devil amplified mic on it, it then comes alive. If you open it up you ought to tweak the modulation on it and you can squeeze the coils a weeee bit for 16 to 18 watts of power. My friend has one and gets out good around the county.
DOCTOR/OT795
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Post by Kentucky Jim on Jan 9, 2009 10:24:05 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm going to take all the info very seriously. I may even consider putting my Yaesu FT-2800M in the truck instead. Or both. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
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