Cobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio
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Manufacturer: CobraBrand: Cobra
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD
Model: 75 WX ST
Publisher: Cobra
Studio: Cobra
Music Label: Cobra
Product features:
- 40 CB channels
- 10 NOAA Weather Channels
- Clearer transmissions and less-noisy reception
- Unified design; CB fits in your hand
- Channel scan
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Customer Review: Cobra 75WXST falls a little short
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased a Midland 75-822 CB first and then a Cobra 75WST about 5 months later, they are both designed with most, if not all, of the electronics built into the handset type of CBs. I wanted to use an external speaker with the handheld CB for better sound clarity. The Cobra's external speaker jack is in a more covenant, out of the way location, with possibly easier to operate with one hand controls than the Midland CB. On the Cobra the remote speaker plugs into the remote adapter and not directly into the handset as the Midland unit must. This eliminates that extra (in the way) wire running from the Midland handset to the external speaker and places the extra wire out of the way connecting it directly to the remote adapter of the Cobra, not to the handset. With an external speaker plugged into the Midland CB its on/off volume and squelch controls are even more difficult to access. The Cobra handset has a longer coiled cord that's nice but its handset is a little overly large but not unworkable.
The Cobra volume and squelch controls are more conveniently located but don't have any mid range markings. This makes it hard to see where your settings are until something comes in too low to hear or screeches out too loud. They are also a little hard to reach and work with, with your thumb, especially with the on/off volume control which is a little hard and stiff to switch off. The Midland's controls are on top and kind of a two handed operation, neither manufacture's design is a clear winner while driving a vehicle but maybe the Cobra is a touch ahead here for one handed use. By the way, when I purchase hand gloves, they are the extra large size.
The Sound Tracker system appears to work but maybe a bit of a scam from my informal tests. When you turn the Sound Tracker on, the signal is noticeably quieter but the Midland is always just as quiet in my comparison tests and nothing to switch on.
Each time when you turn your Cobra unit on to listen or talk you have to remember to push a button to activate the Sound Tracker and if you disconnect the 12 volt power all the CB's settings are instantly lost. The Midland CB retains its settings if it's turned off, and also as long as the 12 V is connected plus even for a period of time even if the 12 V supply is disconnected.
The Weather Band stations in my area seemed to come in better on the Midland but not much better, I will call this a near tie.
Neither CB radio is a clear winner in my mind. I think if I were purchasing CBs again it would be the Midland 75-822 because Midland also offers so much more with their CB than the Cobra. The Midland unit comes with a bonus of two different battery packs, one for regular batteries and a second one for rechargeable batteries plus a rubber ducky CB antenna. That makes the Midland fully portable allowing you to use it away from your vehicle, not requiring the vehicle's 12 V supply and the vehicle's CB antenna. Sometimes Midland also offers a power supply brick with their CB to charge the batteries. It's not a very sophisticated charging unit; it does not shut off or tell you when the rechargeable batteries are fully charged. This leaves you to guess at the time and if they are fully charged. A fast external charger would probably be a better option. The Cobra is missing most if not all of these features and from my Internet searches the Cobra cost more.
Both of my CB radios had electrical problems when first purchased. The Midland came new from an e-bay purchase and I had to return it directly to Midland for repair/replacement as the display did not work when it got to around 45 degrees in temperature outside. When the unit warmed up all was OK and in June, July, and August it took a while to notice the problem. It was cheerfully replaced (not repaired) and they sent me back several more parts than I sent them. The Cobra unit received signals OK but would not transmit right out of the box. I did not notice it right away as I assumed since the receiver worked OK and I was reusing an existing antenna all would be OK. I had the option to return it to the seller or mail it in for, I guess, replacement just as Midland's offered but the Cobra CB came from Amazon. Returning to Amazon turned out to be a wonderfully simple and fast exchange process. All my friends have been really impressed when I explained the exchange. Fortunately I returned the complete Cobra CB, not knowing Amazon would cross ship me a complete and completely new unit, with Amazon paying all the shipping both directions. As I remember it took just around a week, maybe one or two days longer than the original delivery, I guess they waited just long enough for them to determine my unit was in the mail and on its way back before they sent the replacement.
Again both CBs are very comparable with no clear winner in my mind but I think maybe Midland has the edge but not enough for me to return my Cobra and order a Midland. By the way I have no ties to any of the companies in this review.
This is from my best memory, I hope this helps in your CB radio decision.
Dennis
Description of Cobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio
Cobra 75WX ST Compact Remote Mount CB Radio installs out-of-sight and keeps you in touch with the world. An instant life-line to help and information... all in the palm of your hand! Now here's a cool idea... this Cobra 75 WX ST Remote Mount CB carries all its brainpower in its handset, which means no bulky "box" on your dash or hanging from the roof. Plus, you can detach the handset and take it with you for security or for use with other vehicles! 40 CB and 10 weather channels keep you in touch with the world and give you the peace of mind you need while you explore this great land of ours. Absolutely ideal for smaller vehicles and motorcycles! Quality? 10-4: Unique, all-in-handset design eliminates the need for a bulky transmitter box; Complete access to 40 CB and 10 weather channels, including 7 NOAA and 3 International to keep you up-to-the-minute of weather conditions wherever you go; Patented SoundTracker technology dramatically improves transmission and reception to make your communications, cleaner, clearer and more powerful. Less static; Remote Installation Box installs under your dash, out of sight from opportunistic thieves and out of your way; Quick disconnect feature allows you to remove the handpiece for security or for use in other vehicles; Dual Watch mode allows for simultaneous monitoring of any two pre-selected channels; Full Channel Scan allows you to scan all 40 channels; Instant access to Information Channel 19 and National Emergency Channel 9 with a single switch of a button; Full featured LCD display panel; 4 ft. extension cord gives the handpiece an extended reach; 4 memory channels let you program your most frequently used channels; Key lock prevents unintentional transmissions or channel changes resulting from inadvertant pressing of the keys. A compact, hand-held lifeline that could save your butt someday! Order yours ONLINE today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Extra Remote Connector Box - word search in our Store for 'Connector Box'. Cobra 75 WXThis sleek, compact mobile CB radio can quickly and accurately scan through all 40 CR channels. The easy-to-read LCD display shows the channel number, incoming signal strength, and RE power output in digital or normal CB channel readout. The radio can pick up 10 NOAA Weather Radio channels so you always have up-to-the-minute weather news. Its Dual Watch function allows simultaneous monitoring of 2 channels. The unique design unifies microphone and radio into one piece, so the entire CB radio can fit easily into your hand or can be nicely tucked away under a dashboard. The Cobra 25 WX ST also provides instant access to emergency channel 9 for emergency announcements.
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