Best 40 Chanel CB with SSB

[Grogan]

Was wondering about What radio is the best if properly set up. And without modifications, Just A Tune

 

[Grinder74]

New or used?

 

[sp5it]

Pc122, trc465
Mike

 

[AudioShockwav]

TRC-448.

73
Jeff

 

[Cozy]

Cobra 148 GTL......old model.

 

[Robb]

C'mon guys; this list reflects what is just new and available. Surely we all have our own favorites. But if you had to make a choice among new radios, this list is fairly comprehensive.

I chose the Uniden 980; but my second choice would be the 959. Dunno anything about that Connex yet.

Doesn't Uniden still make the Grant XL and LT? If so; i would have picked that one for first place, as it is basically a 148GTL. Except that it is solid as a rock! The new 148GTL is hit or miss - IMO . . .

 

[cbradiomagazine.com]

Currently produced model - Uniden 980

Previous models - Uniden Grant XL/LT, PC122 (or any variation that used that board)

 

[Cookie55]

I had one of the newer 148's, voice warbled on SSB. Did OK on AM. Still have a 959, great AM rig, OK on SSB. Currently using a 980, rock steady on SSB, good receive, and nice features. Once you get rid of the beep it's the better of the 3 I've had.

 

[9C1Driver]

Uniden Grant xl or lt, and if it had to be new the Galaxy 979.

 

[Grogan]

I set up the Vote Pole for new Radios. I like the 980 but after sending 2 back? I guess I could call Uniden ? I also like the DX-979 and may check out that radio. Time will tell.

 

[hank_612]

959 is only barely a usable as a ssb. I have one and have had receive upgrades done to it and its receiver is still not in the same class as the Philly grant/148 or the president Lincoln/hr platform. IMHO

Find a clean 148 with a side mic or a grant Lt or xl and you will be happy.

If you must buy new get a 2950.

 

[Grogan]

I thought the Uniden 980 would get the most votes. What I was shocked second place (so far) would go to the Cobra 148. People say this is a crap radio but the Radio still has some loyal users with good radios.

 

[binrat]

DX 979, I put mine into the XYL's truck for her to try and its been there now for 4 years. I think if I pull it I'm dead. And it's a real good talker as well, and she has no problems with "drift" on ssb. It's a small package solid radio if tuned properly.

 

[Grogan]

DX 979, I put mine into the XYL's truck for her to try and its been there now for 4 years. I think if I pull it I'm dead. And it's a real good talker as well, and she has no problems with "drift" on ssb. It's a small package solid radio if tuned properly.

I was leaning towards a 979 myself, Get it tuned and give it a try. I have time to see what I want. Still checking my options!

 

[9C1Driver]

I thought the Uniden 980 would get the most votes. What I was shocked second place (so far) would go to the Cobra 148. People say this is a crap radio but the Radio still has some loyal users with good radios.

I have to agree with you, the new version 148 is a total POS. I just had to laugh when I saw it getting votes. They will probably top it off by suggesting you buy it from Crapper Electronics......lol.