Cobra® Product Reviews and Ratings - CB & Ham radios - Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio from Radio Shack

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Brand: Cobra®

Located in: Phones & Radio Communications, CB & Ham radios

Your transmissions come through loud and clear on the Cobra 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.4 stars

(based on 17 reviews)

69% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Clear signal(7), Easy to use(14), Good reception(3), Lightweight(16), Rugged(6)

Best Uses:

Camping(3), Emergencies(10), Families(7)

Cons:

Poor reception(6), Short range(7)

Describe Yourself:

Avid adventurer(3), Casual/ recreational(3), Casual adventurer(3)

Primary use:

Personal(12)

Not Bad... Needs More Features

By Xtreme Storm Team from Arkansas City, Kansas on 5/5/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Emergencies, Road Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

Good Radio. Could Use a Few more Features. Great for What i use it for (Storm Chasing) i already have a Weather radio with the external antenna installed in the car. i picked up this radio to communicate between other chasers in the field we use channel 3, 27, and 36 around here (South Central Kansas and North Central Oklahoma)

better than expected

By fishhead 1

from Connecticut and Massachusetts on 5/1/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Good Range, Good Reception, Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Emergencies, Road Travel

Describe Yourself:

Auto Professional, Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

use it everyday in the quarry and on the road. i was hesitant to buy a cb at first, but its already proven its self worth the money.

We have this radio in all our equipment

By Rock Crusher

from Willow Springs, MO on 3/27/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Economical, Good Reception, Lightweight, Rugged

Cons:

Short Range

Best Uses:

Construction equipment

Describe Yourself:

Rock Quarry Owner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

We own several of these radios and put them in all our equipment. The office can talk easily to loader operators, drivers and haulers. They seem to hold up well in the most severe conditions (quarry dust). I also think they are a good value for the price.

Great Little Radio

By King Ranch from Howard Kansas on 3/12/2009

Pros:

Clear Signal, Doesn't Drain My Battery, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Driving around, Emergencies, Families, Semi

Describe Yourself:

Casual Adventurer

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

I put this radio in my 04 Ford F-150 Heritage. It works great. I talk to my buddy almost every day.
I run two Barjan antennas. I bought the antennas at seperate time so i bought a splitter and my buddy said i come in clearer than with just one antenna. I also use this in my 91 Peterbilt from time to time. This radio has seen a lot of abuse, seeing i live on dirt roads. and for its price it gets out pretty good. I've left this radio on all day with out starting my truck, my truck has started every time. Get This Radio!

Great CB

By Critter Gitter

from Orlando, FL on 2/17/2009

Pros:

Clear Signal, Compact fits anywhere, Easy To Use, It's a Cobra, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Chatting on boring drives, Traffic alerts

Describe Yourself:

Outdoor Professional

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

I use this product everytime i drive on the interstate. I can't tell you how many times i use it to get traffic reports from up the road. People i talk to on it say i come in crystal clear. Loud speaker makes it easy to hear others

Only $34 At [...] For The SAME Radio!!

By Brian

from Litchfield, NH on 2/16/2009

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Camping, Emergencies, Families

Describe Yourself:

Outdoor Professional

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

I bought thsi radio ar [...] and saved $15 over the cell phone store (Radio Shack). I'm a ham radio operator and wanted the extra ability to handle emergency traffic over the 11 meter (CB) band if needed. This radio has met the need. Nothing fancy, just simple operation.

Is not worth the price it is at!!!!

By Crow from Pa on 1/19/2009

Pros:

Lightweight

Cons:

Poor Reception, Short Range

Describe Yourself:

Casual Adventurer

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

I have gotten this item a few weeks ago from a buddie of mine which he got brand new and did not want it. I hooked it up to my truck and when i turned it on all internal components have gotten fried. The reception was very bad, barely any channels worked. Anyone that wishes to buy this item should buy a different type. This cb is practically junk.

hay, it works for a good range

By Rador

from slidell LA. on 12/24/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Nice transmiting

Cons:

Short Range

Best Uses:

Camping, Emergencies, Families, fun, Hiking, Nice to have

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

I tal to people on diffrent channels. The truck drivers are mean, but it might be because im 12.
But the radio is exilent and you can listen to the emergency channel.

not worth it

By CBnewb from Kenedy, TX on 12/23/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight

Cons:

Poor Reception, Short Range

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

couldnt talk to a friend only 2 blocks away and when i tried talking though PA sounded like i was wispering.

DOES NOT WORK GOOD!!!!!!

By dodge01 from beckley,wva on 12/2/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight

Cons:

Poor Reception, Quit after 3 months owned, Short Range

Best Uses:

Camping, Emergencies, Families

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

its worthless didnt lass but 3 months sucks!

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Bought for use on bench as a monitor

By 1155 from Eastern Ohio on 12/2/2008

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Good Modulation, Lightweight

Cons:

Poor Reception

Best Uses:

Back-up radio, Emergencies, Roadtrip- car to car

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

It's usually hooked to a dummy load, but I have hooked it up to the base antenna to play around with it. Transmits better than it receives. Tends to pick up electrical noise a bit. Received great audio reports. Nice display.

It's ok

By Jacknife from Massachusetts on 11/7/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight

Cons:

Poor Reception, Short Range

Best Uses:

Just for fun

Describe Yourself:

Casual Adventurer

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

I use this just for fun with my friends and I get about 2 miles of reception with a 36" antenna. The sound quality is okay for the price, but I don't know where these guys are gettin' their 40-80 mile range from, I'm nowhere near that.

Cheap

By Timber

from Marmet, WV on 4/15/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged

Cons:

Picks up to much noise, Poor modulation, Poor squelch

Best Uses:

Emergencies

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

It has a poor squelch control. When the squelch control opens with a incomming signal it comes in with a popping sound through the speaker that is annoying. The responce I have had from friends is the mic had no modulation to it. I believe it a bit over priced too for what it is.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I love my cb radio it's very nice.

By Little RedRidingHood from Tallulah, La on 10/11/2007

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy to install, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Emergencies, Families

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

I love my little cb radio it's light weight and easy to install. the range is very good from my home to the out of town range and that's over 40-miles and even more than that. I'm very amazed at how the signal is and strong coming in with a nearly 39 and a half inch antenna makes it more clear than ever. wouldn't trade it for nothing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent for my needs!

By Austin

from Yuma, AZ on 8/12/2007

Pros:

Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Conversations, Emergencies, Families

Describe Yourself:

Nice radio far range

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

That's a big 10-4!
This is a nice little radio! With my antenna, I get about 80-100 miles on it! I also can receive great also with transmitting! I love using this thing. My whole family has one on there veichle and at there houses. It's nice to have. Don't need a big cell phone plan, this is better free communication. And you don't need any cell service to talk! Lol.

poor cb radio

By fordbroncodave from Mound MN on 6/29/2007

Pros:

Lightweight

Cons:

Drains Battery, Poor Reception, Short Range

Best Uses:

Families

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

it is a very poor cb to buy and use. terrible reception. very weak signals and low distance. i use radioshack's 102" stainless steel whip and didn't help at all. the mic is very poor too. scratches alot and makes alot of noise if you rub your fingernails on it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

GREAT PRODUCT GOOD FOR ...

By James Z from NEW JERSEY on 10/14/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about Cobra® Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio:

GREAT PRODUCT GOOD FOR TRAVELING

Customer Reviews about the Cobra® 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio at Radio Shack