Cobra 29 LTD Classic CB Radio Product Review by CB World!

[@shawneldridge4465]

Seeing this cobra cb radio does bring back a lot of memories, a lot of great times and a lot of entertainment as well. now back in the 90s and on the weekends late at nights we use to Cruise the strip, meaning riding up and down all night long on the main Street and taking turns talking to people on the radio. We always talked on channel 27 once in a great while we'll talk to the truckers and all that. Times do you go by fast today and that is for sure. Look how quick the 1990s came and look how fast they were gone, now we're in the year 2022. I so miss talking on a cobra radio cb.

[@shawneldridge4465]

@user-qh6ul4bl3n Fun times they were 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikemascow]

Good video. Skip to 1:21 to start the actual lesson, and the 2:41 mark covers the ACTUAL calibration procedure. If you read your radio manual, it probably suggests you do this calibration technique on a couple channels...1, 20 & 40. I have done, not sure I ever saw anything different on the meters from channel to channel.

[@sabrinahollingsworth9556]

Will be purchasing a cb radio. Really excited.

[@wearecb]

That is fantastic! Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions that you might have. We are also happy to help with product recommendations. Wishing you a wonderful day!

[@amirmuneeb475]

Stryker 10 Meter Radio SR-955HPC The best mobile radio I've ever owned! Lots of surprises and all good. I read extensively about it but the amazing filters were not mentioned. The receive is amazingly clear. Everything works and very well. Very happy new Stryker owner!

[@brianatkinson1399]

The Stryker is a 10 meter radio not a CB, if you have it modded to talk on the CB (11 meter) frequencies then you are running a illegal radio, do everybody a big favor and stay off of the CB frequencies.

[@southernoutlaw93]

Them Strykers are throw away radios. Had a Stryker 655hpc and it was complete junk.

[@keithdawe4866]

Very informative video. thank you for taking the time to make it

[@robertmeyer4744]

The one I got has weather alert in it as well. looks very similar. great CB.

[@chriscosby2459]

I have this same radio, not a lot of bells and whistles -- just a well built reliable radio. I really like the Cobras radios.

[@michaeldeerwester3178]

I have got Stryker SR-447 HPC2. Fantastic radio. I used quite intensely throughout every day of the week and gets worked over pretty good. It has been a great radio for me. It is smaller in size the cobra 25 classic.

[@vnonkwinn6233]

Only a tuner should be the last thing in line so as to show amp output, you will need an SWR meter to measure the radio and a tuner to match the antenna to everything else. Suggestions vary according to what you are using, If you want to play with the big boys you need a SWR meter and an antenna tuner to go with that amplifier.

[@micwell2247]

so there is no SSB on this model ?

[@wearecb]

Negative, just a standard AM CB, if you want bells and whistles then this is the model you're wanting in the link below. www.wearecb.com/mckinleyii-am-fm-ssb.html

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Just got 1 of these, your video helped exponentially. Thanks!

[@wearecb]

We appreciate it, stay tuned for our Walker III review.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

@CB World Hellz yeah!

[@anthonyheadrick9885]

The original social media.

[@diamondd83]

I just purchased this and am learning, thank you

[@johnbaker1420]

I have a cobra 29 from when I drove 18 wheelers over the road. However, I lost 80 percent of my sight and I was wondering if there is a channel/frequency announcer for a CB. This would come in real handy when I am turning the dial and I forget what frequency that I am on, Great web site by the way.

[@79thPenn]

Thanks buddy, appreciate the help...

[@bobdillashaw4360]

I wish they would go back to the old coffin style mic, I hate that newer one

[@bshoke]

ok for those who don't know, unless the board has been hacked up RF gain does nothing to your transmit power, it essentially amplifies receive signal so that you can hear weaker signals.

[@wearecb]

Here is more on RF Gain. :) www.wearecb.com/what-is-rf-gain-cb-radio.html

[@luish19779]

A friend give me this radio yesterday. For free and brand new. Here refreshing how work. I not use CB radios from 1990.

[@laurenshommen1767]

was in Barstow at the truckstop did buy 2 off those,What we use now in the Netherlands😁

[@jamesdean3594]

every time he turns a knob I get sea sick lol.

[@sanderverweij]

yeah me too...... blehhhh :)

[@lesjones7019]

James dean is dead man

[@petescarport]

I know it’s an older video but I just picked up same radio and I have no light for the cal needle area and the needle does not move when I attempt to calibrate. I ordered a new mic just in case but realized I should have a light for the needle area. Could this be caused by something internal bad. Thank you.

[@sirvilhelmofyonderland]

Over the road trucker here, I use my Cobra 18 hrs a day. Bad thing is you can't control the content. Too much racism and ignorance on channel 19.

[@reninbountyhunterextraboun4632]

Sir Vilhelm of Yanderland yep agree

[@JimmyLCarnie]

I yet have my cobra 41gtl from the 80s with all the extras built into it some day want to hook it up again & get out there talk on skip days.

[@lesjones7019]

New cb radios are junk

[@kevinjackson65]

Will you be doing a co-phase tuning set-up using a cobra 29 Ltd Classic, with 2 102 inch stainless steel whips. This is my set-up on a 2008 Toyota tacoma. Thank you for your time.

[@LouisYazzie-yv2nd]

Cobra 29 LTD Classic is a great radio. Works pretty well with. Road King Mick..🚛

[@Dan-hx9og]

Just got one of these, but I got the chrome edition with AM/FM

[@stevetaylor8446]

Beautiful condition. Wish we could get them over here in the UK easier

[@wearecb]

Unfortunately we do not ship directly out of the US, many of our UK customers place orders using Both a US billing and shipping address. Then have the package forwarded to the UK.

[@stevetaylor8446]

@@wearecb Yeah...shame...they would sell all day here. I get the odd gift from my family when it comes to radios... only time I get stuff from over there

[@penguin9952]

RF gain does not increase output

[@tomwold8578]

RJ Spitz yes correct, RF gain only effects the recurve signal. 99.9% of the time it's best to have the RF gain all the way up. Only if somebody is really close to you, and coming in at "30 pounds" or more, would you maybe want to turn the RF gain down.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

30 lbs would be a small child? Maybe 30 S-Units? LOL

[@asherdie]

@@1OFGODSOWN lol, ya, that guy is a goof

[@bobhricko9892]

I have a very first run production 29 ltd classic. The tune up pods are the same as the newer models but the board is way different from newer models. Nice video. 12ny waving.

[@myrnareyes1597]

When you hold the mic are both indicators lights supposed to be "Red"?

[@577buttfan]

No that means your antenna or coax is messed up

[@Theradioamateurshows]

С обикновен кабел проводник 3 метра хоризонтално разположен и заземяване може ли да работи радиостанция на СВ диапазон?

[@jonburrell5427]

Whats a good antenna to use with this radio on a ford pickup ?

[@papachop05]

Ken....the RF Gain does not control the transmit power of the radio.....

[@577buttfan]

Yeah you would need a tip 120 variable power mod done to it.

[@NeilCaulfield]

I have an older 29LTD I found in the trash, it receives but not sure if it's transmitting, meter doesn't move. I recall being able to use the PA function, haven't used it in a while

[@lesjones7019]

Trash picker.lol

[@peterfong2241]

Blessed love to all, how can I get one of these radio to buy ?? Watching from Jamaica west Indies !!

[@glbaker5987]

I was wondering how much you could get out of a cobra after you tuned it all up and everything so if you know that I would greatly appreciate that first thank you Glenn Baker Lake Cumberland Kentucky USA

[@ronaldreynolds9870]

The RF gain dial increases reception, it does not increase power output (watts out)

[@johnalex1356]

Great video. I wish you could post it 8 years before. Great communication skills +cb world. kindly give your review on SR-A10 CB Antenna. Best of luck.

[@chrissicking1801]

I wish they still made the cobra LTD 21. Great little radio.

[@bigshowradio_550]

Just picked up a 21 LTD today and a 21 classic. Hadn't seen them in a while

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

I owned one years ago and it was great , I would love to get another one but in newer vehicles it is impossible to find a place to mount one . in my case I own a 2011 ranger and a 2003 jeep wrangler. any ideas

[@johnashworth1914]

I know they make windshield mounts for jeeps.

[@pineappleguy1757]

Thank you I was severely confused at first 🥰

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

is there a good place to install this radio in a 2003 wrangler and 2011 ranger

[@JohnnyRebKy]

They are the toughest cb radio. Off road or doing things that will shake and jar the radio around the cobra is definitely the most robust. Both the 25 and 29. When it comes to sound quality I like the galaxy's

[@jordanlong00]

How much would you say one of these is worth? I got a 29ltd classic from a thrift store for $10 and a 25 from a thrift store for $5 I haven't tried setting them up yet but they power on and the display switches through the channels.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@jordanlong00 if everything works and it looks decent....maybe 30 bucks. Cobra 29 classic is 99 bucks brand new. They are dime a dozen. Good basic radios and very popular. But not worth very much used

[@TaylorWalker731]

How many watts dose a peaked an tuned cobra 29ltd CB radio put out?

[@ua3yhgvalery561]

Hello! Repaired exactly the radio as you have in the video and rebuilt 0-5. If you don't mind, can I give a link in your comments to my video about this radio station?

[@glbaker5987]

Thank you for going through that with me but I was wondering if it would be worse what they call fine tuning I know on the my Robin I got something like 20 watts out of it but I going in and fine tuning and I didn't know if you had fine-tuned your Cobra or not thanks for the info when you have a good New year

[@djrocker1007]

Thanks for the video! I have an older Cobra 21 and there are 2 wires (Red/White) Coming out of the small holes below the power plug. Do you know what these are for?

[@wearecb]

Happy to help! Send us a photo of the rear of the radio at [e-mail] We will get back to you ASAP

[@bentramell729]

Red and white wires sounds like an audio function for you to connect speakers to just a thought not sure though, I know pretty much on anything car stereo, souround sound systems etc red and white are always associated with an audio function.

[@benjamin9755]

My C.B. stopped receiving transmission. When i try to calibrate it the needle barely moved. Is it DICKED or is there still hope. THANKS

[@bluecollarmark]

Thank you. Extra clear video. Well done.

[@wearecb]

Thank you for the feedback! We really appreciate that.

[@robertsean5062]

Okay good review but what about the antenna red light? In another video they were saying that if the red light comes on it means you have an antenna problem however they weren't specific as to what kind of problem. Im noticing it's coming on when I transmit on my cobra. Can you tell me what type of problem with the antenna it would be?

[@wearecb]

Have you tuned your antenna? Often times this is due to high SWR. Here is a link to our website with tuning information! www.wearecb.com/how-to-tune-cb-antenna.html

[@colemahaney880]

I always use converted Ham radios with a varmint 500 amp.in my mobil i used a converted Ranger...

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

What kind of antenna would u recommend with this CB? It would be goin on a car.

[@marcoaurelio393.]

Um baita radio desse e não tem banda lateral. Faz sentido?

[@teletennatech510]

one of my cb´s radios is this.... cobra brand is one of the best CB radios I know

[@JohnDoe-pf2ps]

Teletenna Tech no its not

[@k.c.lejeune6613]

They were very good when Uniden was building them with the UPD858 chassis, ever since Uniden and Cobra parted ways, Cobra radio's quality has gone downhill.

[@richardrae4523]

the key up light says on because of the whip .i had the same coil on my anteena.on k30. so i just took the whip off the coil antenna.put back on the orginal k30.and got rid of the coil spring.works fine now the red light went .and my swr went to 1,5.where it should be at.get a little highter. on high on upper channels.i would say to you get rid of the coli spring..on your whip thats your problemm

[@johnhartzell5975]

my needle won't move,what's the problem can you tell me

[@dalemyers5096]

John Hartzell lazy needle syndrome.

[@goldentrucker7921]

John Hartzell weak needle

[@philyo]

Got the same problem

[@bulletman124XXL]

I can't get my needle to move at all?

[@nickfehrenbach382]

@@n8sretrorides795 Lmao!

[@LearnWithDeeboy]

My swr goes to 3. Do I need an better antenna?

[@wearecb]

Is the mount or antenna grounded? Have you tuned your antenna?

[@ronaldcisero9711]

Cascadia door closed an antena fails open door an antenna passes any help

[@theeverydaylifeofdillan259]

Thanks for the video buddy i wasn't getting sound threw my radio unti i watched this lol

[@bassgitter3929]

When I mic on in s/rf the dial jumps into the red. Is this normal/acceptable in transmitting mode?

[@mlight6275]

showing rf out... usually ok, but can be a short on aerial...

[@andrewagner9212]

Bassgitter As long as your SWR is good, then all ok!

[@therookiefisherman5234]

On chanel 40 is about 1 and on channel 1 is about 1.5 the red antenna light keeps coming on when I press the mic, i tried it with another trucker and he said he could see me keeing but could not here me.

[@wearecb]

Ok...the SWR readings are decent/acceptable. Since you are still getting the antenna warning light, you will want to make sure that your system is properly grounded. This section of our Help Center could help you with that: www.wearecb.com/testing-cb-antenna-ground.html

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Does bad ground cause for the other driver not to here me and only see my keying?

[@wearecb]

Since you do have good SWR, it is likely that it is grounded properly but we just wanted you to make sure since this is very important. Also, it might be a good idea to use an external SWR meter to verify that your SWR readings are correct. When testing with the other trucker, verify that your Mic Gain and Rf Gain are turned all the way up. If it still doesn't work, you might try using a different microphone- it could be a bad microphone or something damaged in your radio.

[@therookiefisherman5234]

The radio is new.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

There is an adjustment inside the radio for that BS antenna warning light.

[@J3sus1sL0rd1]

Thank You for complete CB radio Demo education that I really is helpful.

[@poppinwithandy7742]

Is good buddy here a breaker 19 for a radio check

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Hey good video well i just bought this radio for my rig i installed 2 Truck Spec 54" 1000 W Helical Coil Antennas but I get the antenna light on all the time and testing it with another trucker he said he see's me keying up but no sound now both of these antenna wires are together going in to the radio i really don't know what to do.

[@wearecb]

Hi Leonardo! Have you tuned your antennas to your truck? If so, what are your SWR readings on channels 1 and 40? If you haven't, we recommend not transmitting until you know that your SWR readings are within an acceptable range otherwise you might damage your radio.

[@wearecb]

Let us know if you need any help with that :)

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Thank you for your prompt response my question is how do I tune 2 antennas at the same time?

[@wearecb]

Sure! So long as you have one coax cable that connects the 2 antennas to the radio, you will only adjust one of the antennas...if you do find that you need to make any adjustments. Only adjust if your SWR readings show that you need to :) Here is a link to our Help Center that could help you: www.wearecb.com/how-to-tune-cb-antenna.html

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Thank you i have been wondering how to adjust them!!

[@kriskkallinn7816]

Does Cobra make a base station radio?

[@wearecb]

We do not have a Cobra radio that is specifically designed to be a base station. However any cobra radio can be hooked up a power supply and an external antenna and be used as a base station! Let us know if you need any help with that!

[@James-ux5kv]

Back in the day i had a comcast 25.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

I'm trying to get a battery for my truck when I get one I will look into one of these

[@wearecb]

Let us know if you need any help with product selection!

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@wearecb thank you

[@Longlivefreeworld]

My first radio

[@caseydoss9659]

Hi my name is casey doss I had cobra 29 nightwatchman do you remeber them mine got stolen from my truck is there way I can get another one I think they cost like 300 bucks right me back thank you sir

[@ronalddaub5049]

Is the HF switch single sideband or something like that?

[@thestranger2749]

I'm almost 100% certain RF gain doesn't increase your output, I'm no expert and i figured i was wrong so i googled it. Yeah according to all the articles I'm seeing the RF gain only Increases/decreases incoming signals.

[@wearecb]

You would be correct! RF is used as a synonym for "radio," in this case a CB radio. It describes the wireless communication of signals through the air rather than through wires like a plug-in home phone. Noise interferes with signals and it comes from the atmosphere, other nearby channels that overlap slightly, and environmental surroundings. To counteract noise, RF gain acts as a sensitivity filter. It reduces noise in the receiver without reducing reception power as a CB radio squelch does.

[@bulletman124XXL]

I can't get needle to move at all, my red ant light doesn't come on,, does anyone know how to fix this?

[@coreyhostetter7862]

My meter on my cb radio doesn’t light up or move when I turn the swr

[@coreyhostetter7862]

Does that mean it needs replaced

[@wearecb]

@@coreyhostetter7862 Dear Corey, Thank you for contacting us! Its possible for the meter light to die. This can be replaced or left without the light. Make sure you are properly checking your SWR and calibrating the meter.

[@Xenamare1]

I do not have The Owners manual for my Cobra 29LTD Classic CB Radio . How do I obtain one ?

[@wearecb]

Dear Sheryl- we apologize for the delayed response. We have the owner's manual on our C29LTD product page in the attachments tab. Here is a link to our product page: www.wearecb.com/cobra-29-ltd-classic.html We hope that helps!

[@dallascowboys8681]

What size external speaker jack is that?

[@wearecb]

It is a standard 3.5mm speaker jack. We hope that helps!

[@drsysop]

Great radio! just add the expo kit & you can take it above channel 40 & below channel 1 also. Make the delta tune super slider also.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

So take a great little LEGAL CB radio & make it into an ILLEGAL radio? WHY???

[@andrewagner9212]

DrSysop Because you can. But not much point with an AM only CB.

[@SteveHoover69]

What kind of external speaker would anyone recommend? I'm new to this and I actually have this radio on the way with a dipole antenna waiting to be installed in my attic. Thanks for your help!

[@1OFGODSOWN]

A ClearSpeech DSP Speaker or a Gap Hear It DSP Speaker so it removes 99% of the static & noise that a regular speaker can not remove.

[@dalemyers5096]

I wished they still mad the side mic case. The extra knob is usefull.

[@BigQ_100k]

when I switch to set my needle doesnt move at all

[@antlrking1]

after buying a new K30 antenna and a new cobra power mic. I set the swr calibration as you stated. Just like in the manual. most channels are below 3. a few are not. I don't receive very well and know one can here my transmissions. I had a guy say he can hear the mic key up but cant hear the voices. Do you have any suggestions that I might try?

[@Gra-bk4dr]

antlrking did you correct this? a wilson antenna might fix thix

[@antlrking1]

Yes. I'm using a Lil wil. Seems to work ok. Swr still are a little high though.

[@brandonnguyen7274]

What happen if I can’t hear anything on the radio?

[@wearecb]

Be sure your antenna connections are good and that the antenna is tuned. Depending on the radio you have you may have settings such as RF Gain Turned all the way clockwise, squelch turned all the way counter clockwise. For more help visit our help center! www.wearecb.com/cb-radio-blog.html

[@wearecb]

Thank you for contacting us! It could be a number of things. First, make sure that you are on CB, not PA. Make sure that your RF Gain is turned all the way up. Ensure that you have the volume turned up. Turn your ANL off. Try hooking up an external speaker to determine if the internal speaker is not working properly. You might consider gently spreading the microphone pins on the radio to ensure that the pins are connecting. Also, did you tune your antenna? If so, did you have good SWR readings?

[@ryanmullen404]

How is plugged in?

[@wearecb]

It would plug in via PSU unit which was out of frame during the filming of this video.

[@Orefamilylawncare]

Rf power knob has no effect on wattage output as you indicated. Only received signal.

[@TRUMPUSA1]

Hardly any manufacturers make a base station unit anymore. ☹

[@wearecb]

DX2547 - Galaxy Base CB Radio with SSB

[@tomwold8578]

From my understanding Delta tune only effects receive and does not effect transmit.

[@wearecb]

Hi Tom! You are absolutely correct.

[@andrewagner9212]

Tom Wold Don’t even know why they bother with delta tune on AM, more of a gimmick. AM is quite wide band anyway!

[@jackiedawn316]

after doing the calibrating my needle isn't moving.

[@booteddestroyers5519]

I just Bought A Cobra 85 Home Base CB Radio From 1975 1976 Vintage for 10 Bucks. Bought a K40 Antanna. Because it was Missing the Antenna. Can't Pick up Anything. Anybody Know?

[@HerbWalker]

Buy an antenna and put it outside your house, on the roof. Check the SWR's and start talking!!

[@1OFGODSOWN]

SWR's??? There is only ONE SWR & it's the reason you can not buy an SWR's meter just an SWR Meter.Thanks for the laugh. LOL hehe haha {:>)

[@ronalddaub5049]

I'm sorry I was talking about one that had a HF switch

[@ancient_of_mumu]

Yeah RF gain is Receive Frequency

[@andrewagner2035]

No, receive sensitivity. Delta tune is to adjust receive frequency slightly, although that’s a gimmick on AM.

[@baleangeles1449]

what are those green and red light for?

[@wearecb]

Are you looking at RX/TX and ANT light or the other side (SWR readings, etc.)?

[@baleangeles1449]

yes rx and ant i know they changed color can you explain the collors?

[@adrianthomas4660]

bale Angeles Transmit light receive light the other is a high SWR warning indicator it’s set to about 3 :1 ratio which is 25 % of your tx power coming back down into the rig which after a while will blow up your output transistors !

[@lesjones5684]

Better than a Uniden 😅😅😅

[@rickydaniels8540]

Do I need a speaker?

[@masterscambaiters3121]

You don't NEED one but I recommend it

[@cj29669]

do you work on cbs for public?

[@wearecb]

Thank you for contacting us! We apologize- we do not currently offer services on used radios. We do offer our Peak & Tune Service on new CB radios that are purchased from us. We hope that helps!

[@alvindueck8227]

best vid I've seen yet and I don't think I'll be watching any other on this topic. very informative, now I can undo my accidental screw up. thanks for sharing

[@janothebird4878]

can somone tell me what is the Watt of the PA, 10..12..15 ? thank you !

[@cardozaslegacy4163]

What is the rang ?

[@wearecb]

Depends on your antenna.

[@carloz551]

What kind of antenna will you recommend thanks

[@wearecb]

Carloz Salgado That depends on your application. We have a guide that may help you here: www.wearecb.com/the-best-cb-antenna.html

[@teletennatech510]

Carloz Salgado omnidirectional ground plane antenna for 360* coverage or Yagui-Uda directional antenna for more signal gain in a specific direction

[@ncphotos]

Great video!

[@bensteele566]

Lady saleing this for 100. Comes with echo board. Is that a good price?

[@wearecb]

Hi Ben- we would hate to recommend a product that we aren't offering since we do not know the condition of that radio itself. We offer them brand new for $109.95: www.wearecb.com/cobra-29-ltd-classic.html Echo boards and installation vary in cost. If it is a good radio and comes with the echo board already installed, it could be a good price but we would be wary. Good luck!

[@chuckfarley567]

Pull the trigger.....

[@EverydayJ1786]

Does this have usb and lsb ?

[@wearecb]

The C29LTD does not have USB or LSB.

[@k.c.lejeune6613]

The Cobra 148GTL has SSB.

[@andrewagner9212]

Jordon Cloutier Oh hell no! If you don’t see it on the front panel!