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List Price: $139.99
Our Price: $115.02
Your Save: $ 24.97 ( 18% )
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Manufacturer: Uniden
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Uniden
Color: Silver
EAN: 0050633550441
Feature: Classic 2-way CB radio with sleek silver chassis and backlit chrome control knobs
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Uniden
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Uniden
Model: PC78 Elite
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Uniden
Studio: Uniden
Variation Description: Silver
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Features
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Classic 2-way CB radio with sleek silver chassis and backlit chrome control knobs
Operates on 40 FCC-approved AM frequencies; picks up 7 NOAA weather channels and includes weather alert
Dynamic squelch control reduces noise to produce clear, legible signal on every channel
Front-positioned microphone with ergonomic pistol grip and extra-long coiled cord
Instant access to emergency channel 9; measures 7.28 x 2.2 x 8.89 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty
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Editorial Reviews:
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It's tough and powerful with a rugged front mic, a 40-channel auto noise/noise blanker switch, instant channel 9, dynamic squelch control, an RF gain, a mic gain, and a channel selector.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: CB
Comment: Very satisfied with the cb -good range with the antenna - weather info easily accessed - easily mounted permanently - nice mic which fits into my hand - safety plus for driving and really helps with avoiding highway congestion.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Uniden 78/Cobra 29 review
Comment: This product seems to be built well and Uniden is a good brand in CB radio.
Pros:
* Included ergonomic mic is noise-canceling (cuts out your stereo noise, wind noise, etc.)
* Weather bands are nice and work anywhere
* Wire this straight to your battery and it is nearly static-free on the highway. Very clean receive on this unit.
* PA output is louder than other radios I've tried
* Antenna warning light should keep you from keying up and frying your radio if your antenna system has failed
Cons:
* Have not found anything major yet
Notes:
* DSC is only good for very close transmissions. Leave it off if you wish to hear signals past 1/2 mile
* Delta Tune doesn't really do much so don't waste your time trying to adjust it
* This unit is basically the same as the Cobra 29 on the inside
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great radio for the price.
Comment: Great radio for the price, I have used Uniden for over 15 years, and this is one of the better radio I have ever owned.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bearcat CB Radio
Comment: When I ordered the radio, I was surprised to find it being shipped and delivered on time. Very leary about using the internet for unseen purchases as I have almost no experience in it. Very pleased with the entire process and the credit card charge was for the exact amount. The price of the radio was far cheaper than in the department stores and the quality of it is extremely good. I won't hesitate to get another Uniden Bearcat CB radio of needed.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Latest and Greatest ? Not quite.
Comment: I purchased this 11 meter radio to see if CB technology had advanced any in the 21st century. Wow was I surprised - it has gone backwards.
This radio doesn't hold a candle to my stock Uniden Grant XL (from 1993). I put two antennas on the roof of my truck and played with receive audio for a while. After my first test, I switched the antennas to be fair. Still the same results. I was pulling in nice clear audio on the old Grant XL, but could barely make out every other word on the PC78Elite. At this point, knowing the PC78Elite had the longer/superior antenna, I set the SWR on both and started transmitting to a buddy I had told about my test. He claimed unit B (I didn't tell him which was which except for "A" & "B") sounded much cleaner than unit A. So just to be fair I switched the antennas between units again, set the SWR, and keyed the mics... same results. Needless to say the PC78Elite will not be in my radio collection.
The weather channel from the PC78Elite pulled in great on both antennas (neither claim this capability). I did notice a strange thing though. If I leave the weather channel knob on W7 for example, and switch the rig from WX mode to CB mode, I can still faintly hear the weather channel in the receiver audio. I'm positive the radio is not supposed to do this, so I don't know if I got a bum unit, or if this is par for the course for Uniden now.
If someone is looking for a brand new radio with a factory warranty - it is sad that this may be your best route. In all fairness, the radio does receive and transmit. Just not as well as something I bought 14 years ago. I haven't tried the new Cobra 148GTL (claim to be built like the old ones) - but you may want to try it if you are considering this Uniden radio.
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