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Pros & Cons
Pros
All functions are done via the mic ptt handset. Comes with a mic and all necessary equipment to get the full effect. The coil on the mic is a bit too stiff for my liking, but i hope it will stretch and soft over time, or i can get a ethernet extension... Read More
Menu operation takes a minute to get accustomed to, but once you are familiar with it, cha going settings will be easy. There is a learning curve to access special functions.
Transmit audio is excellent. Receive audio is phenomenal!
The cs-47 is a good radio, well- equipped to serve in the modern era of cb. Just expect to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the controls and display on the mic. The only thing keeping this radio from being excellent, is the lack of ssb oper... Read More
Cs-47 has fm, as well as tone squelch so you can set a tone to allow you and a similarly equipped radio to have a conversation and not be interrupted. Also includes fm (newer feature added to cb airwaves by the fcc). While the popularity of cbs have w... Read More
Cons
There is no information about how to properly install it or the best type of antenna to use.
Highlights
Quality
It has tons of features and believe it or not the speaker that is housed in the hand held control/integrated microphone sounds pretty good.
Compact and easy to install in my jeep compass.
Using a vise and hammer, bend and reshape the bracket so that it looks as shown in the pictures below.
If you do not do this you will detune the antenna and it will work poorly.
Price
This is a great little radio - especially at this price point.
Competitiveness
Com/dp/b0bqj8y5b7there is another version with the controls on the box which is cheaper.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, inside, good, small and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 50.7% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 117 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 4 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Constant static even when receiving
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It works well but kind of difficult adjusting the squelch on the fly
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am a driver and had no interest in a cb because i keep mine turned off most of the time in my rig and get tired of hearing the carbage on a cb and the white noise
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive ran cobra for over 27 years behind the wheel and never have been excited to hear the chatter until installing this one
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
While scanning all channels the hand held locks out functions such as volume or squelch
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You have to stop scanning to adjust anything
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Other then that its great
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The microphone is much smaller than the cobra as is the transmitter box
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