this_is_nascar
5 post s
29-Jun-2008
10:37 AM
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I was close to pulling the trigger on the General Lee, but then I saw that Sparky has a "Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome HIGH POWER EDITION" that sounds really sweet. I wanted the GL because of it's known-performance, not for the extra bells and whistles or extra channels. Does anyone have one of the HP Edition 29-LTD rigs? How do you like it? I would not be running an AMP with this.
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Hammer Stick
32 post s
29-Jun-2008
5:11 PM
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I have a Black chrome 29 from Sparky's. I didn't order it as "the high power" version. But I did get the Mosfet final upgrade in it which is the same as the high power comes with and it's loud and powerful. It swings great with tons of audio. You won't be disappointed. It's a gorgeous radio as well.
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wvridgerunner
8 post s
29-Jun-2008
6:00 PM
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Hey Hammer Stick, what about Sparky's 29LTD Stealth"loaded" compared to the 29LTD Chrome High Power,is one better than the other?I know both of them would be a great buy. Thanks
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Dave
Last Edited on 29-Jun-2008 6:02 PM
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Big Bopper
266 post s
29-Jun-2008
7:15 PM
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I have a High Power Black Chrome 29, and love it, talked a lot of skip on it, its an Audio Monster, you won't go wrong with it, and looks great
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Competition rig: COBRA Blk Chrome 29
SSB rig: 2950DX
SSB Rig: on base Magnum 257
Base radio: Lafayette 1140Secret......all by Sparky's
Too many more radios to list
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this_is_nascar
6 post s
29-Jun-2008
7:26 PM
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. Guess I'm going to get me one.............
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Butcher318
218 post s
29-Jun-2008
9:44 PM
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Say hey there bud. I sure hope I didn't really stir a hornets nest there at the other place....LOL. Just calling it like I see it. I too have been considereing a Stealth or some form of a custom from Sparky. I really like what I see so far.
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76Midnight
8 post s
30-Jun-2008
9:00 AM
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I have a sparky'd 29ltd B&C HP edition.. couldnt be happier with it. Great with amp or with out.. Great all around CB only radio. Recieve and N/B are also very good on this radio. I dont know anything about "other" shops or there products. Ive never owned a radio from any of them. I do however own one of these and consider it money well spent.
Last Edited on 30-Jun-2008 9:01 AM
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wvridgerunner
9 post s
30-Jun-2008
9:13 AM
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Hey , what would be the gain and loss between the Sparky loaded stealth 29ltd and the 29ltd blk chrome?Is the stealth a bigger radio?Just looking for maxium Rx and Tx and clarity for an over the raod driver.
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Dave
Last Edited on 30-Jun-2008 9:33 AM
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this_is_nascar
7 post s
30-Jun-2008
11:04 AM
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Now I'm debating as to whether I want the High-Power or the Stealth version. Too many decisions.
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RegulatorX
47 post s
30-Jun-2008
11:17 AM
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I hear good thing's about the Stealth High Power Edition
I am going to send my 29 to Sparky and have him Stealth it
for me as soon as i get paid!!...:]
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RegulatorX
Last Edited on 30-Jun-2008 11:18 AM
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this_is_nascar
8 post s
30-Jun-2008
1:16 PM
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If I've read the descriptions properly, here's the breakdown of the 2-versions. High Power Edition -- Cobra 29-LTD Black Chrome Chassis
-- Mosfet Final
-- Sparkified Version of Super-Swing Modification
-- Receive Pre-Amp
-- Modded Modulation Circuit
-- Final output ~2.5 watt deadkey, swinging to just less than 50 watts.
-- $169.95 Stealth High Power Edition -- Cobra 29-LTD Fully Chrome Chassis
-- Mosfet Final
-- Swing Kit
-- High/Low Power Settings
-- Talk-Back
-- Receive Boost
-- Bleed Over Filter
-- Line Noise Caps
-- Audio Circuit Mod
-- On/Off Switch Buypass
-- ST-65DX NC Mic
-- $199.95
It's tough call as it which one I want to get. I prefer the black-chrome chassis of the HP, however, I'd expect Sparky to be able to substitute the black on the Stealth. I never plan to use an amp, so a high/low power setting is pretty useless for me. I have no desire to have talk-back, so that's another option that I won't use. The ST-65DX mic doesn't really impress me, as does none of the NC type mics. What's not listed on the Stealth is the approximiate dead-key and swing capabilities. It is listed for the HP version.
It's a tough call, but I think I'm leaning more towards the HP version, not the Stealth.
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RegulatorX
48 post s
30-Jun-2008
2:28 PM
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Im sure either one will be a winner it all matters what features you like and Sparky does an Awsome Job on'em so you
really can't go wrong it all matter's what you like so pick
your Radio and Enjoy!!!and above all have lotz of fun...:]
Heck i'll probally end up buying both one at a time of course or momma would beat me over tha head with the other one...lol....Im gone
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RegulatorX
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Gumby22
33 post s
30-Jun-2008
6:05 PM
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Hey this_is_nascar,
I sent my 29ltd to Sparky to get all the "stealth"
mods done to it except the talk back. It dead keys at about 3 watts and swings to better than 55 watts. I couldn't be happier with it. I would suggest the "stealth" radio, but the choice is totally up to you. Hope this helps. Good luck! Gumby
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this_is_nascar
11 post s
30-Jun-2008
6:54 PM
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Thanks Gumby. Will you be using it as is or with an amp?
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Gumby22
34 post s
30-Jun-2008
8:10 PM
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Right now I'm using it without an amp, and getting out
extremly well with it. My plan is in the future ( when I can afford it) I'd like to get an amp. But for right now I'm very happy with it without one. Gumby
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this_is_nascar
14 post s
1-Jul-2008
5:42 AM
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Gumby are you getting any real distance from that radio or is it just really loud at short distances? I'm not sure how far you'd get with only a 2/3 watt dead-key.
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wvridgerunner
10 post s
1-Jul-2008
6:07 AM
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We have been talking about the 29's and Sparky's pick is the Galaxy DX919. I'm in the same boat as This Is Nascar. Any feedback would be appreciated. ----------
Dave
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Gumby22
35 post s
1-Jul-2008
10:29 AM
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This_is_nascar, On average I'm getting out 15-20 miles.
When I'm "near" someone they tell me it's like i'm
sitting right next to them. I think it helps too that
my antenna is mounted on the roof of my pickup. Gumby
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this_is_nascar
15 post s
1-Jul-2008
11:14 AM
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Thanks agan.
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this_is_nascar
18 post s
2-Jul-2008
5:22 AM
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Due to all the positive responses from everyone and Sparky's commitment to excellence, I just ordered this radio. Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome HIGH POWER EDITION!!
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binrat
12 post s
2-Jul-2008
6:56 PM
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wvridgerunner,
I got a DX-919 with a TG mod back in Feb for the GF's truck. Its rocks. Her only and biggest complaint....not back light. It hasn't stopped, the complaining that is, so I'm thinking off the DX 929 with blue lights.just my $.02 binrat
Last Edited on 2-Jul-2008 6:57 PM
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wvridgerunner
14 post s
3-Jul-2008
12:29 PM
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Hey thanks binrat fo the info.
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Dave
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this_is_nascar
210 post s
2-Sep-2008
3:56 PM
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I wanted to bump this up to the top again, in hopes that I could get a definative answer to the performance differences between the HP and the Stealth versions of the 29. I've had the 29 for some time now and despite what I install the mobile, I still get the best reports from the 29 HP radio. I wondering if the Stealth version is an bigger performer. ----------
"... it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go."
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Bubba
435 post s
3-Sep-2008
5:44 AM
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Dang you guys,,,, I could not stand it anymore,,,, I just ordered the HP 29,,, just had to try one. Pray for me when the wife sees it ,,,,, "gulp" ---------- 
ButterCup
Bubba
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preacherman
131 post s
3-Sep-2008
6:02 AM
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"Better" is a relative term. Will the stealth version do "better"? Yes. Is it a "oh my god" kind of better...probably not. The difference in output is about 10 watts peak. The extra filtering will probably allow the Stealth to hear a bit better and pull out those far away ground wave contacts.
preacherman
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this_is_nascar
212 post s
3-Sep-2008
6:44 AM
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Thanks for the feedback preacherman. Bubba, you're going to love it. ----------
"... it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go."
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wvridgerunner
38 post s
4-Sep-2008
8:10 AM
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I can say this for the 29HP, it works great,I love mine and thanks to Sparky.I get great reports and have reached out to at least 15 miles through the hills and hollows. I don't get near the interstate that often.I can only imagine the dx I will get on flatter terrain.
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Dave:"The World On Time"
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Bubba
443 post s
8-Sep-2008
1:50 PM
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I got a 29HP today,,,sure is "purdy",,, almost hate to use it,,, should just put it on display in the living room in a lighted glass case,,,the wife would just love that, she may put me in a pine box for buying it. So,,,, is there a need to replace the 2 amp fuse in power cord , or will a 2 amp fuse handle the extra "pop" the radio has ? ----------
ButterCup
Bubba
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agitator
226 post s
8-Sep-2008
1:55 PM
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Bubba ,
That was my question too, when I got mine . If I remember correctly ; Doug (RADIOTEK) suggested a 7 amp fuse for the Stealth . I am using a 7a. & I have had no problem with it. Good Luck & ENJOY it .
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Sparky
President
314 post s
8-Sep-2008
7:19 PM
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Yup...replace it with a 7 amp, Bubba. Damn it....I keep meaning to do that prior to sending them out....just forget the darn things...sorry. Sparky OWNER-PART TIME TECHNICIAN-FLOOR SWEEPER
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CB27MAN
20 post s
9-Sep-2008
7:38 PM
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I had the same thing happen I forgot the fuse that comes with it the 2 amp and it blew in about 5 seconds and I replaced it also with a 7 amp. AS of now no more problems so go with the 7 amp fuse if you get one of these monster radios.
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Jerry
CB27MAN/593/LP
KB2SCC
NJ
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flatbedr
8 post s
11-Sep-2008
7:36 PM
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Just to clear up my understanding of the B/C HP: There is NO talk back or echo on this radio, correct? However I am sure it can be added, correct? Sounds like this radio gets the "upper hand" over the Stealth based on all the posts.
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Big Bopper
385 post s
11-Sep-2008
8:03 PM
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black chrome has talkback and you could have echo added
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Competition rig: COBRA Blk Chrome 29
SSB rig: 2950DX
SSB Rig: on base Magnum 257
Base radio: Lafayette 1140Secret......all by Sparky's
Too many more radios to list
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