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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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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 adventurer(6)
Primary use:
Personal(12)

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
better than expected
By fishhead 1Verified Purchaser 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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
We have this radio in all our equipment
By Rock CrusherVerified Purchaser 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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great CB
By Critter GitterVerified Purchaser 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

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
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.

[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
hay, it works for a good range
By RadorVerified Reviewer 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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Cheap
By TimberVerified Reviewer 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.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent for my needs!
By AustinVerified Reviewer 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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
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.

[3 of 3 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

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