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Reddit mentions of Cobra 29Lx Professional CB Radio - NOAA Weather Channels and Emergency Alert System, Selectable 4-Color LCD, Auto-Scan, Alarm and Radio Check
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Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Cobra 29Lx Professional CB Radio - NOAA Weather Channels and Emergency Alert System, Selectable 4-Color LCD, Auto-Scan, Alarm and Radio Check. Here are the top ones.
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- Emergency Radio - CB Radios provide reliable communication which is not dependent on satellites and cellular networks that can be the difference between getting experienced help in an emergency and being left on your own when you need assistance.
- NOAA Weather Channels - Be the first to know of incoming hazards or changing weather with instant access to NOAA weather channels 24 hours a day.
- Weather & Alert Scan - Automatically tune into the strongest weather channel and alert tone available to catch every important weather notice. With the 29LX you won't miss important information while scanning through channels.
- Clock & Alarm – Display the current time on screen and keep yourself alert by setting an alarm for anytime during the day to make sure you're always on time.
- Radio Check & Frequency Display - Automatically run diagnostics for voltage and RF output, with antenna matching to ensure that the signal is as strong as possible and working properly. Operating CB and weather frequencies also displayed on screen.
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Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 2.25 Inches |
| Length | 9.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | August 2018 |
| Weight | 5.6 Pounds |
| Width | 7.25 Inches |
As /u/dewdue said, Canada uses the same VHF frequencies for weather radio as their NOAA counterpart in the US.
Most better CB radios will have a weather band feature...
http://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BEARCAT-Sideband-WeatherBand-980SSB/dp/B007B5ZAES
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-29-LX-40-Channel-Selectable/dp/B004RO3RBE
As for how active CB is in Canada, I have no idea. This being /r/amateurradio, we'll probably all going to tell you to get your license and buy a nice dual band ham radio for your car.
Surprised no one has answered this already.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-29-LX-40-Channel-Selectable/dp/B004RO3RBE
Loved mine, worked great and has lots of nice features.
That being said...
Perhaps I am reading too much into your post, but I think you might be overestimating the capabilities of a CB. I get the sense you aren't very experienced and you're going out into the wilderness alone/with a small group and therefore want emergency communications. If I am correct, CB isn't gonna cut it.
Your typical CB/Antenna setup is going to net you a mile, maybe two at best. And that's assuming flat/open terrain, exactly where you won't be going. In hills and woods you are probably looking closer to 1/2 mile. CB's are pretty much used for vehicle to vehicle communication when convoying down the trails when you almost always have line of sight.
You can mod a CB to increase its power, but keep in mind that these mods are technically illegal by the FCC. Even then you're probably talking 20-40 miles on flat/open terrain.
You could go for HAM instead, but you're gonna need to get licensed first and the setups are expensive and complicated. Even then you are severely limited by the terrain and weather.
And something to think about is that no matter what radio you go with, the person you're talking to needs to have a setup powerful enough to reach you, otherwise you aren't going to hear their replies.
The only thing that's going to accomplish what you want is a Sat Phone, but they are expensive.
Honestly, you're best bet is to learn how to recover your vehicle and keep a good first aid kit.
EDIT: That isn't to say you shouldn't get a CB or HAM. Definitely get a CB, I just would hate for you to run out into the woods thinking you're good to go with your new CB only to find out it doesn't quite work like you think it does.
Yup its the curt rack w/ extension... front piece of plastic broke off.
CB: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RO3RBE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
PA: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D0LMG2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
If you are looking for full size, you can get a cobra 29 for about that price. This is the model I’m running. With a Firestik antenna.