The professional's choice for AM/SSB CB radio. The 148 GTL comes loaded with every feature you could want combined with classic styling and proven reliability.
Classic Radio still the best!
Rating
Written By wxradar
Date Written Jul 14 2006
Summary
The best in receive sensitivity, pleasing audio, never overloads, produces wonderful audio with my Astatic mike. I have had mine for over five years, and it is the best...
Strength
Receiver sensitivity, pleasing receive audio, great tx audio, outstanding quality.
Weakness
Volume level hard to adjust (very sensitive knob) also used for on-off control.
Cobra 148 stands next to all the export radios if tuned proper
Rating
Written By skipshooter821
Date Written Nov 21 2004
Summary
I have used a 148 in my vehicle for about two years now and I am totally convinced this is one of the best. Right out of the box I had a pro tune it for me. I hear that Maxon manufactures Cobra now and I will admit, Its a very well built radio, the...
Strength
accurate swr meter, durable and heavy, can take all the bumps in the road
Weakness
Wimpy speaker,s-meter is really crowded, a little ssb freq. drift
My original 148 is fifteen years old-nothing but praise for its performance and never a repair! When i wanted an additional one, i was apprehensive because i heard they werent making them as good anymore. happily that doesnt appear to be the case. i have...
Strength
super durable, excellent performance, easily tuned up, readily repairable (but you wont need it)
Weakness
controls are twitchy especially if you have big hands.
