I'm thinking about buying a new SSB radio and I'd like to pay no more than $200 out-the-door with mods. I just want clean, loud transmit and quiet, strong receive with stability and durability. I don't want to run out of band, I don't want echo or noise toys, just a great CB radio.
The two radios that I'm considering are the Cobra 148 GTL and the Galaxy DX-949. I'm aware of the comparison thread for these radios, but the comparison thread is about older radios, not brand new out-of-the-box 2011 models. I don't want to find a used Philippines-built 148, I want a brand new radio.
Taking into consideration the fact that I want a new radio, which one would you buy?
Also, considering what I want to get out of it, how would you mod it?
I don't know of any good local shops and I've read good things about DTB Radio here on the forum, so I'm likely to use them on this purchase. I know they can help me decide which radio to get and what mods to have done, but I'd like to get the opinion of the forum.
The two radios that I'm considering are the Cobra 148 GTL and the Galaxy DX-949. I'm aware of the comparison thread for these radios, but the comparison thread is about older radios, not brand new out-of-the-box 2011 models. I don't want to find a used Philippines-built 148, I want a brand new radio.
Taking into consideration the fact that I want a new radio, which one would you buy?
Also, considering what I want to get out of it, how would you mod it?
I don't know of any good local shops and I've read good things about DTB Radio here on the forum, so I'm likely to use them on this purchase. I know they can help me decide which radio to get and what mods to have done, but I'd like to get the opinion of the forum.