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it pulled me back yes back were I stared in the 1980s just got another cobra 148 gtl dx they are like a drug 'It must be the way they are made you let them go then you regret it keep saying this is a keeper must keep off eBay I bet there's not a lot out there that still have there first radio
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Re: cobra
The Cobra 148 GTL-DX is an undoubted classic. There can't be many people in radio land that haven't either used or owned one. I own a couple of 148's and 360 FM's and they still work flawlessly. However....
My favourite radio is the President George. The one I have now isn't my first George or first ever radio, but it's been with me for a very long time. I purchased it new from Knights in March of 2001. So just approaching 17 years in my collection.
My favourite radio is the President George. The one I have now isn't my first George or first ever radio, but it's been with me for a very long time. I purchased it new from Knights in March of 2001. So just approaching 17 years in my collection.
Never, ever, ever....bloody anything ever!
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Re: cobra
The 148 GTL DX is good , but the RICHARD is better . Later version of the 010 pcb (with unknown differences ?) , and made in the Phillippines . But .....shhhhh . Don't tell anyone
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Re: cobra
I STILL HAVE....
STALKER
9FDX. PAID £60 BACK IN 1980
AND A JUMBO ABOUT THE SAME TIME. FOR £100
BOTH SECOND HAND
STALKER
9FDX. PAID £60 BACK IN 1980
AND A JUMBO ABOUT THE SAME TIME. FOR £100
BOTH SECOND HAND
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Re: cobra
Stalker 9fdx in 1980? Must of been an early cb/27 /81 prototype........
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1980-1993, "AL Capone"
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Fozzy Bear dont care ya know, so er thats the story!
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1980-1993, "AL Capone"
1993-present, "Superstar"
occupation-running a retirement home for elderly cb radios
Fozzy Bear dont care ya know, so er thats the story!
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Re: cobra
Still have my Fidelity homebase bought on the 1st day of legality. I lost the polystryene inserts along the way though but still have the box.
You always love your first rig...even if it's sh** lol.
You always love your first rig...even if it's sh** lol.
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Re: cobra
Totally agree, shame that tidy ones are so rare.cb4ever104 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2018, 14:41 The 148 GTL DX is good , but the RICHARD is better . Later version of the 010 pcb (with unknown differences ?) , and made in the Phillippines . But .....shhhhh . Don't tell anyone
S.
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Re: cobra
It's all in the name though Sammy...cb4ever104 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2018, 14:41 The 148 GTL DX is good , but the RICHARD is better . Later version of the 010 pcb (with unknown differences ?) , and made in the Phillippines . But .....shhhhh . Don't tell anyone
S.
I have a Philippines 360FM which has an 010-AC board. I've not noticed any difference positive or negative between this one and the older AB version.
Never, ever, ever....bloody anything ever!
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Re: cobra
You know that diode that's on the solder side of the PCB on PB010AB? It's on the correct side of the board on AC. That's one difference I know.cb4ever104 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2018, 14:41 The 148 GTL DX is good , but the RICHARD is better . Later version of the 010 pcb (with unknown differences ?)
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Re: cobra
Didn't know that Tim , but then again I've never really tried to find the differences .Otter wrote: ↑07 Feb 2018, 22:51You know that diode that's on the solder side of the PCB on PB010AB? It's on the correct side of the board on AC. That's one difference I know.cb4ever104 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2018, 14:41 The 148 GTL DX is good , but the RICHARD is better . Later version of the 010 pcb (with unknown differences ?)
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Paul aka "Sammy". (108) PY60 Old Paisley DX Group (RIP Rab Markie)
Ex GM0 , now EA5 .
Handle "Fortune Hunter" back in "the day"
Radios ....? Anything that says "TAIWAN R.O.C" on the back.
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Re: cobra
AC board has an extra power link from the rear to the mic socket.
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Re: cobra
We should be documenting all this for future generationsMudslinger wrote: ↑08 Feb 2018, 09:23 AC board has an extra power link from the rear to the mic socket.
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Paul aka "Sammy". (108) PY60 Old Paisley DX Group (RIP Rab Markie)
Ex GM0 , now EA5 .
Handle "Fortune Hunter" back in "the day"
Radios ....? Anything that says "TAIWAN R.O.C" on the back.
Paul aka "Sammy". (108) PY60 Old Paisley DX Group (RIP Rab Markie)
Ex GM0 , now EA5 .
Handle "Fortune Hunter" back in "the day"
Radios ....? Anything that says "TAIWAN R.O.C" on the back.
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Re: cobra
Hence why I value this forum over a Facebook group.... this Forum is searchable for content. Facebook is a clusterf**k of awful!cb4ever104 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2018, 10:40We should be documenting all this for future generationsMudslinger wrote: ↑08 Feb 2018, 09:23 AC board has an extra power link from the rear to the mic socket.
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Re: cobra
the richard i have i dont use as it wont do the zero`s and cant be botherd anymore in finding out why or see if theres a mod that can be done , but one day i just might and its a bit beat up , im sure somebody has had the front imlay off at some point
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scrap uk 40 give cbers L/M/Hcalling on 27.355/555 usb qsy 27.015 lsb/410 usb cb radio is for life not just for profits
i do cb radio not 11mtres,countrys worked 2015 with imax 2000 72
scrap uk 40 give cbers L/M/Hcalling on 27.355/555 usb qsy 27.015 lsb/410 usb cb radio is for life not just for profits
i do cb radio not 11mtres,countrys worked 2015 with imax 2000 72
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Re: cobra
It seems that some Richards do the zeros and some don't. Probably depends a lot on where it was originally sold.
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There is no such thing as a Fidelity 1000 which is too good to scrap.