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Cobra 29 LTD CB Radio — the trucker's two-way line to the road ahead
Cobra 29 LTD Classic Professional CB Radio (Black)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Traffic and road reports
- Driver-to-driver talk
- Emergency Channel 9
- Replacing an old CB
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Why this gift works
The Cobra 29 LTD CB Radio is a full-size in-dash CB covering all 40 channels at the FCC maximum of 4 W, in AM and FM CB modes on the 26.965-27.405 MHz band. It has instant Channel 9 for emergencies, SWR calibration, RF gain, squelch and an antenna warning light, and comes with a microphone on a 9 ft cord, a mounting bracket and a power cord; it measures 7.6 x 2.49 x 8.6 inches and weighs 4.5 lb, per Cobra.
It is a two-way talk radio for drivers, not an entertainment radio - Cobra says it does not receive broadcast AM/FM stations. For a trucker without a working CB, it is how they hear about the wreck or the closure ahead before they reach it.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Over-the-road drivers
- Replacing a worn CB
- Hearing about closures ahead
Think twice if
- They have no antenna setup
- Dash space is tight
The catch
No antenna is included, so it needs a CB antenna, coax and mount and the SWR tuned; it has to be mounted and wired to 12V power; it is large and heavy compared with compact CBs; and range depends on the antenna setup.
Skip if their truck already has a CB they are happy with, or they do not want to install an antenna.
Key specs
| Channels | All 40 CB channels |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 W (FCC maximum) |
| Modes | AM and FM CB, 26.965-27.405 MHz |
| Controls | Instant Channel 9, SWR calibration, RF gain, squelch |
| Size / weight | 7.6 x 2.49 x 8.6 in; 4.5 lb |
| Not included | Antenna |
Worth knowing before you buy
- A chrome version is a separate listing.
- Professional installation helps with antenna tuning.
Why we like it
- All 40 channels
- Instant Channel 9
- Built-in SWR meter
- Classic, proven design
What to look for in a CB radio
- Antenna. Range depends more on the antenna than the radio.
- SWR meter. A built-in meter makes tuning easier.
- Size. Full-size in-dash units need mounting space.
Questions people ask
No - it is a two-way CB and does not receive broadcast AM/FM, per Cobra.
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