Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary Edition Review by CBRadioMagazine

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An overview of the new Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary edition radio from Cobra Electronics.

The 29 LX LE is a culmination of performance, style and innovation in Citizens Band radios. The radio features a completely redesigned, modern look with selectable display that can be programmed to red, green, blue or amber to match the instrument panel of the cab. The display also has customizable night and day settings to enhance readability in both bright and dark conditions. The large center scroll knob provides simple one-touch programming of the unit for easy setup and channel changes. The dynamic ergonomic microphone is redesigned for easy and comfortable use.

Based on the 29 LTD Classic platform with added features: The new weather receiver with scan automatically advances to the next clear channel when driving cross-country ensuring the driver is always getting the latest weather alerts and warnings. Also new is the industry's first and only Radio Check Diagnostic. Now users can monitor the radio's RF output, SWR setting, and vehicle battery voltage.

The 29 LX LE also includes all 40 channel scan and memory channel programming, Instant channel 9 and 19, audible key tones, channel frequency readout for CB and weather channels, 4 watts AM RF power output, the maximum amount of power allowed by law; Talk Back controls allowing drivers to adjust the desired amount of modulation talk-back.


* Selectable 4-Color LCD Display Choose from four easy-to-read display colors: red, blue, green and amber.

* 10 NOAA Weather Channels Instant access to 10 National Weather Channels, 24 hours a day, in all 50 states.

* Emergency Weather Alert Alerts you if threatening weather is nearby with an alert tone even if CB is turned off.

* Talk Back This control is used to adjust the desired amount of modulation talk back that is present at the speaker during transmit

* Weather Alert Scan Automatically scans for the nearest weather alert signal.

* Radio Check Diagnostic Allows testing of important radio functions such as RF power, antenna condition and battery voltage.

* Memory Channel Scan Allows scanning of up to 10 channels stored in memory.

* Memory Channels Stores up to 10 frequently used channels.

* Selectable Key Tone Allows key tone to be turned on or off.

* Day / Night Dimmer Control Adjusts brightness of the front panel for day and night driving.

* SWR Calibration Allows calibration of antenna system for maximum performance.

* Channel Scan Allows scanning of all 40 channels.

* Auto Weather Scan Automatically scans for the weather band for the strongest signal.

* Frequency Display Displays operating channel frequency of CB and weather band.

* 9 Foot Microphone Cord For easy reach within any area of the vehicle.

* 4-Pin Front Microphone Connector Allows convenient installation to be in dash or under dash.

* Adjustable Dynamike Boost Dynamically boosts microphone for increased voice clarity.

* Tactile Controls Allows you to actually feel where the dial is in it's rotation without taking your eyes off the road.

* PA Capability Use CB radio as a Public Address System with PA speaker. Receive signals can also be monitored through PA.

* RF Gain Adjusts receive gain in weak and strong signal areas.

* Switchable Noise Blanker For increased noise reduction.

* Dimmer Control Adjusts brightness of the front panel, channel display and signal strength meter.

* 4 Watts AM RF Power Output The maximum allowed by law.

* Antenna Warning Indicator Illuminates when antenna needs checking.

* Instant Channel 9 and 19 Instant access to emergency channel 9 and information channel 19.

* Delta Tune Used to clarify incoming signals.

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[cbradiomagazine]

So far the best pricing we've seen is - $119.95 @ Right Channel Radios / $119.95 @ Best CB Radio Shop / $125.95 @ Custom CB Radios / $129.95 @ Truckers-Store / $129.50 @ Bells CB / $129.95 @ Copper Electronics

[GoldenGun1994]

@cbradiomagazine Amazon.com $96.36

[lacey397]

i have one i paid 99.95

[IronfistAmerican]

@shawnwade351 Yes, it can. This is not a bad radio pretty much standard 29. Tuned and aligned one up a while back. No cutting or gutting got up to a nice clean 7 swinging 35.

[teamfab]

Lovely looking radio, its a shame it doesnt have FM or even an extra block of 40 channels..

[zosinternational]

i am 50 yrs cb radio amteur since 1980 with an president veep my first

radio many greatings from holland

[clipdan]

thanks for sharing. chasing an antenna warning on my 29lx. says my swr is a little over 2. checked the antenna for opens, and seems ok. mount is on the left side hood hindge. good enough ground?. But my multimeter check showed no real resistance. I dont get it... any other ideas would help. Wonder if my 29lx needs to be send out and check and tuned? Perhaps I should check it against an antenna mount on the roof and see if I pull the same swr reading?

[MrFire96792]

Howzit, I watched your video on you tube on Cobra newest CB radio and thought it was solid. You recommended to upgrade the standard MIC that came with the unit. WHAT MIC DO YOU RECOMMEND? What CB do you prefer from COBRA when its the 29 LX LCD CB Radio 50th Anniversary Vs. 148 GTL AM/Single Sideband CB Radio. Boy how I wish COBRA just added in the SSB into 29 LX LCD CB 50th Anniversary Radio. Thats whats making it hard to make a choice. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE TWO RADIOS?

[metalrulz9510]

would the power cable to the ltd 25 work on this one?

[jonnyd511]

YEEHAW i just bought myself one yesterday and cant wait for her to come in! This video just got me a little more excited to get her.