The Cobra 29 LX is a full-size AM CB radio with a digital multicolor LCD that shows channel, transmit and receive strength, and SWR. It adds NOAA weather channels and alerts to the classic 29-series layout, plus a front-panel mic connector and a clock and timer. It suits drivers and base-station users who want a feature-rich CB with weather coverage, while simpler analog 29s and cheaper compact radios cost less but lack the display and weather features. Owners rate it well overall, though some miss the old chrome face and analog meter.
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Owners rate the 29 LX highly and like the bright color display, weather channels and clear receive. Complaints center on the size of the radio and on missing the classic analog look.
The Cobra 29 LX FM is a full-sized CB radio with a full-face digital multicolor display. The display shows the current channel, transmission and reception strength, and SWR levels. It can be set to one of four colors and dimmed for night driving.
It covers the standard CB operations and adds NOAA weather channels, which alert you to severe weather even when you are not monitoring a weather channel. It can scan all 40 channels and stop when it finds activity. A radio check diagnostic reports battery voltage, RF power and antenna condition.
Talk back plays your outgoing transmissions through the internal speaker. Dynamike Boost raises microphone level for clearer voice, and RF Gain adjusts receive gain in weak and strong signal areas. Tactile controls let you feel the dial position without looking away from the road. The radio is meant for pick-up trucks, semi trucks and other vehicles with room to mount a full-sized radio.
