Cobra 19 MINI Recreational CB Radio - 40 Channels, Travel Essentials, Time Out Timer, VOX, Auto Squelch, Auto Power, Instant Channel 9/19, 4-Watt Output, Easy to Operate, Black

No useful hardware is given. Tried putting this in a small space ( the entire reason I got the unit was to put it in a tight spot and this one is very compact ) and was given 4 screws, some plastic washers, and 2 thumb screws. The thumb screws were far too wide to use in the space, so I had to source my own. The 4 screws were not marked, so I had no idea where to use them or on what, and they didnt have any way of securing the other end of the bracket. Ended up ruining most of my center console trying to put this in. No instructions are provided on the mounting of the radio, simply on its use. Very bad experience.

Personally, I go WAY back with CB radio, when it was in its heyday around 1974. My first rig was a home base consisting of the classic Lafayette Comstat 25B (vacuum tubes!), a Turner Plus-Three desk microphone, along with a 20’ omnidirectional antenna on the roof of my two-story house. It was a great set-up and over those years I met so many wonderful people, some of which I still keep in contact with to this very day. Cobra has always been a great brand in the CB arena, and this unit is no exception. Though it’s so tiny, they’ve really packed a ton of function into it: - Full 4 watts of transmission power, the maximum allowable by the FCC. - Dedicated button to instantly toggle between channel 9 (emergency) and 19 (a trucker favorite). - Good mic with thick coiled wire. A nice touch there are two additional buttons on top, to quickly switch between channels. - VOX capability, so you never need to take your hands off the steering wheel. - Automatic and manual squelch. - Adjustable RF gain. - S/RF meter. - Accommodates an external speaker. - And more! Its antenna jack is a standard S0239, which accepts a PL259 connector. I purchased a 20” center-loaded magnetic roof antenna and amazingly even within the city I can easily get a good 5 miles of transmission distance out of it across all channels I’ve tried, with no SWR antenna tuning required. However, where a CB really shines these days is on the highway, since they remain popular with truckers who routinely transmit invaluable information such as traffic accidents and speed traps. Also, on those open roads my transmission distance at least doubles, since there are far less obstructions. Power connection is bare wire, but I simply attached that to a cigarette lighter adapter using heat shrink butt terminals so it can be stored in the trunk when not in use. For permanent installations, you can of course use any available 12V power source within your vehicle. If you decide to go that route, all required mounting hardware is supplied, including a microphone bracket. As far as documentation, only a “quick start” guide is included which may not be detailed enough for beginners. That said, be aware that you can download the complete owner’s manual at the Cobra web site within their “Support” section, in three different languages. There’s also a page there with Basics, Tech Tips, Troubleshooting, and FAQs. Whether you’re just curious about the world of CB or an experienced enthusiast, this radio certainly won’t disappoint, especially at this modest asking price.

I ordered this CB radio for camping use: road reports are helpful, and the radio can provide emergency communications in areas without cell towers. This compact CB radio is about the size of a margarine box, and it provides easy-to-use full functionality. The radio main controls are an ON / OFF / volume knob, a push button that cycles channel 9 / channel 19 / selected channel, and a hand microphone with PTT switch plus UP / DOWN buttons for selecting channels. The package includes a mounting bracket, a microphone bracket, necessary mounting hardware, and a terse Quick Start Guide (that includes a URL to download the full user manual). The radio has an internal speaker plus a 3.5 mm rear socket to connect an external speaker. The (not included) CB antenna connects to an SO-239 rear socket, and hardwired power leads (with an inline fuse) extend from the radio rear. I terminated the power leads in a (ASIN B08SM6GHMH not included) clip-on DC power standard connector, allowing me to power the radio from a bench power supply or to use the radio in multiple vehicles. Between camping trips the CB radio and a compact magnetic mount antenna (ASIN B097R9HY22 not included) wait in my bugout bag.

Easy to install. I got this for my dad because he goes hunting and I wanted him to have backup device just in case

This is a CB radio that I havent tried before and Ive had a few experiences with them a long, long time ago. It was a lot of fun to get into this and to get it set up, working the way that I want, and to get it installed correctly. With that said, the instructions were lackluster (to be nice) and it didnt come with a plug or anything as it needs to be hard wired. I love options so a plug wouldve been great. It works fine and has a bit of power for a small CB radio. Pros: Not a big entry cost to get into it Easy to setup if you know what you are doing (or dont mind searching online) Works well Cons: Dont like the lack of instructions Wish it came with a plug

Its perfect and it really does fit anywhere

There were parts missing so I couldnt install this and gave it to the neighbor kids to play with as a toy.

This Cobra 19 MINI Recreational CB Radio - Emergency Radio, Travel Essentials, Instant Channel 9, 4-Watt Output, Full 40 Channels, Time Out Timer (Radio)Cobra 19 MINI Recreational CB Radio - Emergency Radio, Travel Essentials, Instant Channel 9, 4-Watt Output, Full 40 Channels, Time Out Timer (Radio) is great! It works well, is easy to install, and cancels noise very well. Highly recommend!

Nice little radio. Problem is that hardly anyone is on the CB radio anymore. I drove for two hours on the interstate and no truckers were heard. Such a shame that those days are gone.

Installed it in our new vehicle takes up little room easy to find a mounting place for it., easy to operate, The squelch, channel locator etc all work great.