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Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 894
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 9:07 pm: | 
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Let us hear from you. Was the Cobra 200 worth it? What kind of reports are you getting? Is it the real deal or the real dud?
Mikefromms |
1861
Advanced Member
Username: 1861
Post Number: 504
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 10:16 pm: |
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I,M VERY HAPPY WITH MINE AS IS MY SON WITH HIS . BOTH SET UP BY ****** AND THEY DO EXCELLENT RX & TX . BOTH OF OURS HAVE THE 2290,S |
Goat373
Intermediate Member
Username: Goat373
Post Number: 226
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 10:48 pm: |
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i have an older one with the hf-50's.
it does great on rx/tx....now.
its been off to cobra once as well as several hours of bench time myself...i WOULD NOT buy it again, to much hassle...however, i will say its a great radio as it sits now |
Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 371
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 6:13 pm: |
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I loved mine, and I would own another one in a heartbeat! |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 896
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 11:59 am: |
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Thanks for the comments. Love your new land location picture under your name Sodapop.
I would have never dreamed the Cobra 200 would outsell everything else. HOw did it outsell the S-9? The S-9 has been worshipped on this site by techs and members alike; while, the Cobra 200 has received doubtful reviews from posters. It won out anyway. Doesn't figure. I can see the Antron 99 being a no. 1 seller. I suppose the price is what attracted buyers to the Cobra 200gtl.
mikefromms |
Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 372
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 2:56 pm: |
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The price, the looks, and the talk factor. It's just a great radio!
Mikefromms - Thanks for the comment on the profile pic. I like it, it's different and kinda cool! *G* |
Hyperno_1979
Member
Username: Hyperno_1979
Post Number: 59
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 8:45 pm: |
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Cobra also had a reputation over here years ago as being "bullet proof". From what i have read from some owners, maybe they are resting on their laurels a bit nowadays. But as in anything pricing will attract a lot of potential buyers. I can remember when the 148 was as highly regarded as the Grant as far as performance and reliability went. One of the few things i can remember these days....lol.
Cheers and Beers,
Bob CEF 703,
Eastern Australia. |
Goat373
Intermediate Member
Username: Goat373
Post Number: 228
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 6:28 pm: |
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200 is JUNK...mine is dead in the water...AGAIN...next replasement i get from cobra...im selling and buying magnum...I HATE COBRA 200'S...most hassel ive ever had with a NEW radio...going to my retailer monday and telling him to fix my problems...lol...AHHHHHHHHHHHH |
Kilowatt
Intermediate Member
Username: Kilowatt
Post Number: 236
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 4:22 am: |
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I like my Cobra 200. However, I do not like the narrow AM filter. (I'm used to the "full-bodied" audio of President Grants, old Cobra 148s, etc.)
I use mine on 10 meters SSB, and it does a great job at THAT. However, as I've said, I don't like the AM receive quality. When I'm on 11 meters, I stick to my old Grant Classic for AM...
Just my 2 cents. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 898
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 10:37 pm: |
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For am it is hard to beat a Uniden 68,78 or Galaxy 44, 88, 99, 93T, and 95T. The Magnums are top of the line too. Thanks for the comments.
Anyone buying an export should consider if they are gong to talk mainly cb am radio or ssb. You could be disappointed with some on am. The narrow filters don't facilitate nasty loud am modulation like cber's like.
For am I am sold on the Galaxy dx 95T.
Mikefromms |
Georgeodjungle
Intermediate Member
Username: Georgeodjungle
Post Number: 111
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 11:15 pm: |
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we just got done with a shoot out.
18 miles a way on a I2000.
to a 2000gtl on a 99.
am & lsb.
tx was.
2970
95t
200gtl
s9
on rx was
2970
95t
s9
200gtl
so there ya go....
on am rx that 200gtl we didn't like, either.
not bad for a $200 radio.
how ever,
it came in 1st with least bleed over "rejection"
any mods to make it not so narrow? |
Allan
Intermediate Member
Username: Allan
Post Number: 161
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 5:46 pm: |
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Were these rigs peaked or outta the box? Just curious....  (Go 95Tango!) |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 448
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 9:41 am: |
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if it came in first with least amount of bleedover wouldnt that make it the best reciever section? |
Hibuckhobby
Junior Member
Username: Hibuckhobby
Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 7:09 pm: |
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I think he meant "most bleedover" least rejection. My 200...after a number of mods by ********** is a very nice rig. Loud radio on AM and the ssb with the mic gain at 12 and a dm-420 mic got very good audio reviews on 10m. In fact, several hams said they would love to have one in their mobile.
Still...am getting rid of the 200 and putting a worked over 2510 back in with a little help behind it. As the sunspot cycle comes back...I'll be more focused on ssb and 10m that 11m and that made my decision for me.
YMMV |
