I decided to go with the Uniden PC78 Elite Cb radio. It is very nice!
I think better looking then the cobra, but I am not sure about the
performance. I am trying to hook this cb up in my house. I have a AC
to DC converter which I purchased from Radio Shack. It converts it to
13.8v DC which is the correct voltage for the cb. I just put the bare
wires leads into the correct spots on the converter and turn it on. My
only question is about the antenna. I have an old K40 magnet mount
antenna that is like 5' tall, but it is not in the best shape but still
works fine. I also purchased a cheap 3' flex antenna which does not
work too bad. I have not tried to figure out the range because I am
afraid of damaging my cb. Many people say that a good ground plane is
needed and you need to ground the anteanna. Do I necessarily need to
ground the antenna since I put the anteanna out my window when I want
to use it. There is no metal outside my window at all. Putting an
antenna on the roof is definatelly not an option. I do not want to buy
another antenna either. Is there some way that I can just modify the
antenna or rig it up somehow to ground it if it is necessary?

Thanks in advance,

pcpro

PowerHouse Communications wrote:
Uniden products are (or at least were, not sure about the newer
models)
better quality all around...


wrote in message
oups.com...
I purchased a Cobra 19 LTD because it was on sale. When I got
home, I
saw that the Uniden PC78 Elite was on sale. There is not a big
price
difference between the two and I know the Uniden PC78 Elite is the
top
cb that they offer. Is it worth driving up to the store to
exchange
it? Which cb is better?

Thanks in advance,

pcpro