Cobra 75 All Road Wireless CB Radio - Dual-Mode AM/FM, Full 40 Channels, Bluetooth Connectivity, Digital Noise Cancellation, Waterproof, Instant Channel 9, 4-Watt Output, Easy to Operate, Black

Product is well made and works as advertised. Best feature is the backup provided by Cedar Electronics, the distributor for Cobra products. I had questions regarding the correct installation in my Corvette (being a plastic body) and the service representative walked me through the points I needed to address during the install. The fact the handset can be plugged into a USB port and not the radio box, which is connected to the vehicle's power and the coax from the Firestik antenna and placed anywhere in the vehicle helps eliminate the connection cables normally needed for the handset to work. Very clean install and minimal space needed for handset. Handset stows easily in center console when not being used and I was able to mount the antenna inside the vehicle out of sight. No one can tell I have a CB in the car. Handset has a SWR meter in it and helps when tuning the antenna to the vehicle. Very Pleased with product and performance.

Short review: This CB preforms just as good as my 29LTD does on the bench. The reviews saying it’s quiet, make sure the RX audio “DSP” level is set to off vs the factory default of 1. Also make sure it’s set to “DX” and not local, it’s deaf on“local”. I found that setting it to DX, squelch off, and RX DSP to level 1 works well and it only makes noise when it hears something.I wish the included USB power adapter had the same funky twist lock port like on the “black box”. Also, if you do end up using this in something like a side-by-side, make sure that USB port is sealed. If that plug cover comes off, nothing is stopping water from entering it.Now on to a more technical review.After receiving and unpacking this radio, it was put to some tests on the bench with an IFR service monitor.First tests were receiver sensitivity. Receiver DSP doesn’t do much for RF performance other than help clean up noise. You’ll rarely need to go above level 2 because it starts sounding horrible set any higher.AM resultsDX setting: .1uV or less on AM with 50% modulation. (Pretty much as low as the service monitor will go.)Local setting: 1uV or more on AM with 50% modulation. (Very local receiving ranges)FM resultsDX: .1uV (as good or better than some of the commercial radios I’ve had to service)Local: 5uV (very, very, local)TX resultsAMAverage power: 3.69 watts (FCC complaint)Peak (TX DSP on, 1): 12.19 wattsPeak (TX DSP off): 15.4 wattsModulation (TX DSP on, 1): 80%Modulation (TX DSP off): 90%FMPower: 3.5 wattsDeviation: +.7Hz (this was impressive)I haven’t done any testing after being installed in a vehicle, but from bench testing, I don’t doubt it’ll work just fine as a CB when paired with a decent antenna.If you were wondering about making any tweaks, not reasonably possible at this time. However, the USB port appears to be an actual USB port so eventually someone will figure out how to make changes via firmware.

This is a perfect radio for offering versatility in install. I installed the unit beside the seat to leave handset plug into unit, but the Bluetooth allows for a good range between the two. Trusted brand and one of a kind radio.PROs:Easy to find a place to put the unit because of the incredibly small sizeCan install main unit anywhere in vehicleUSB handset power allows for many optionsHandset locks into unit to allow tension on the cord.Loud speaker with AUX jack for external speaker if needed.Plenty of options for AM or FM, Squelch or Auto-Squelch, Noise reduction, etc.9/19/Previous Channel button makes switching quick and easy.CONs:No documentation on Auto-Power(couldn't get it to work).The USB-A twist lock makes the end oversized and clunky. No locking extensions available, and a normal USB doesn't hold connection the best.Handset is bigger than expected and takes up more dash space.

I purchased this item as I like to listen to what's happening on the road while I'm in traffic. This unit is small and does not take up dashboard or 8nterior space. The unit can go anywhere (like in the trunk) as the handheld is the actual controller.Set up was simple as it only required a two wire connection plus an antenna, which should be connected before powering the unit.This being said, my unit powered up but that was it. Nothing more. I returned the unit to Amazon and they sent me a new unit immediately. It also powered up and nothing more. I took my vehicle and the unit to an installation shop and still the same resilt...Power up but nothing more.Unfortunately, I requested a return which Amazon approved but the return/ refund process SUCKS. It is a 3-5 day return process, then wait 7 days for the refund to be applied, and another 30 days for the refund to be returned to my original purchase card. That equals about 40-42 days. Terrible customer service. Recommend purchasing items from a brick and mortar store where your refund is immediate.This experience is a 1 star as the product didn't work and the refund process thru Amazon in Janky.