Cobra HH50WXST update

[David_Smith]

I have use my Cobra HH50WXST fir over a year .

It is great mobile & handheld Citizens Band radio.

The only downside from factory was Rubber Ducky antenna. I Replaced with telescoping 51 inch antenna made a very good Citizens Band Radio use cross streets is 3½ miles from my home. Battery life is better than the ad said very happy . It can scan just two channels or all 40 ch

All need to put cat or Pickup and go.

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Later that year I got 98 inches antenna nice if set a location fast under 5 minutes goes at less 7 miles and will skip 1,200 miles. This is one I like most because of size only using a camera tripod. Will fit in a backpack or backseat on the floor.

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This year I add a ½ wave telescoping on a Transit/Theodolite tripod over 20 miles by city and skip to Mew Jersey 2,450 miles. It more weight and size than the 98 in on camera tripod. This more for setting for a camp site not hiking or just few hours

Nice Citizens Band Radio and very flexible

Dave

[ipokebadgers]

Do you find the long telescoping antenna awkward to use because of the size and added weight to the handheld? I have bent several telescoping antennas, over the years, by forgetting I have an extra yard of antenna. I may or may not have slammed a car door on one…

[David_Smith]

The best put the rubber duck is about same weight as the 51 in telescoping antenna range around 4 miles in realty.

The other two are for great range as need.

At home I use largest antenna over 20 miles . The mid size is great for travel but it 7 to 10 miles depending on conditions.

Nice to nave choice from easy to walk around to a stationery. I have mag mount too for car and pick up

Dave

PS The My ½ wave has great distances than 20 miles but no one it willing to give cross streets where live that is out in boondocks and they do like give out there location⁷