| Warranty: | 1 year limited warranty |
| Weight: | 5 Pounds |
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- 10-meter amateur radio with 10 kHz control switch and 30 watts of RF output power
- Operates within 28 to 29.7 MHz frequency range; Mosfet dual 40-watt final transistors ensure max power output
- 320 channels (with 80 channels per switch setting); SWR antenna calibration and antenna warning indicator
- AM/FM, SSB, and CW operation; talk-back control monitors sound feedback effects; tone and echo controls
- 6-digit frequency counter and large analog meter; 1-year warranty
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Join the vibrant world of amateur radio or upgrade your existing equipment with the Cobra 200 GTL DX four-band, 10-meter model. Though it looks and works similarly to a CB radio, the 200 GTL DX is technically a ham radio, and operates from 28 to 29.7 MHz (as compared to traditional 26.965 to 27.405 MHz CB frequencies). The advantage of the 10-meter design is simple: more power output, which is handled by the dual 40-watt final Mosfet transistors and the 30-watt RF output for a combination of more than 100 watts. As a result, operators can make hundreds of friends around town or around the world, or they can use the radio for emergency purposes, serving as a conduit between citizens and police/emergency services during hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.
The 200 GTL DX includes a number of valuable features, including 320 channels (80 channels per switch setting); four operating bands (AM/FM, SSB, and CW); a dual power mode that offers a choice between full power (with a larger range) and low power (which conserves output); SWR antenna calibration that helps users receive the best signal (especially in tandem with the antenna warning indicator); and a 10 kHz control switch. Fortunately for operators, the radio also includes a number of extras to improve transmission and reception, including a talk-back control for monitoring the sound feedback effects, tone and echo controls that manage the echo effect and intervals, and a mic gain that dynamically boosts the microphone for increased voice clarity.
Added benefits include a large analog meter, a 4-pin front mic connector, a PA mode, and a six-digit frequency counter. The radio is also backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
Note:
An amateur radio license is required to operate a 10-meter ham radio.
What's in the Box
200 GTL DX radio, microphone, user's manual.
Product Description
10 KHz control. 30W RF power. 40W dual finals. Full-featured 32.8-ft. AM/FM/SSB radio. 100W SSB. 4 bands. SWR calibration system. 6-digit frequency counter. Variable power. Antenna warning indicator. NightWatch(TM) illumination. Roger beep. Talk-back & Echo controls. Large, full-function analog meter. Frequency counter input. 1-year warranty.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cobra 200 GTL DX - excellent radio with high power for low $$,
This review is from: Cobra 200 GTL DX 4-Band 10-Meter Amateur Radio (Electronics)
COBRA 200 GTL DX w/Nightwatch
Type: 10 meter radio Frequency range: 28 to 29.7 MHz from factory - 26.0650 to 29.6950 after conversion RF power: 4 watts low power - 30 watts high power (deadkey) Transistors: Dual 40-watt SC2290 finals Control frequency switch: 10 kHz - does not work after frequency coversion for expanded coverage. Bands: 4 AM/FM: Yes SSB: Yes, 100+ watts Channels: 320 (80 per switch setting) Variable power : Yes - high/low button, high (max range) and low (conserves power) Antenna warning indicator: Yes SWR calibration: Yes NightWatch panel illumination: Yes Echo control: Yes Analog meter: Yes Mic gain: Yes Frequency counter: Yes, 6-digit Jacks: 4-pin front mic Warranty: 1 year parts and labor In the box: 200 GTL DX radio, microphone, user's manual RECEIVE - The radio has an excellent receiver - but it does pick up some background static. The AM stations sound clear far off or close up. You will get bleedover with this radio - I'd say it's worst within 6 channels. SSB receive is very clear - the radio stays on frequency for receive very well - no drift whatsoever from turn on to turn off. TRANSMIT On low power the AM deadkey on my stock radio was 3 watts swinging to around 12-15 watts. The SSB output was about 12-14 watts. On high power the AM deadkey on my stock radio was 30 watts swinging to 70 watts. The SSB output was about 110-120 watts. I didn't test FM or CW. AM REPORTS- It gives a very steady signal and very clear steady modulation. On high power you definitely get a boost in modulation on both AM and SSB. Everyone says the radio sounds great and has a very unique sound to it. SSB REPORTS - Everyone said that the modulation is clear, clean and LOUD. My signal has been hitting everyone well. THE RADIO LIKES AND DISLIKES - * I love the NIGHTWATCH * The echo is really clear and has no distortion problems at all. BUT with no adjustments for speed all you can adjust is the level of echo. * There is NO talkback - stupidest thing I've every seen. Why have adj echo or roger beep when you can't hear it to adjust it. * Knobs are pretty solid - Some of them have a tiny amount of "play" and the plastic of them feels a little cheesy but you get over it pretty quick. * The front facing microphone is kind of in the way, BUT it's nice for up front installs since the radio is already pretty big. * The fine/coarse controls are excellent. The clarifier is unlocked from the factory and moves on TX and RX. * Six digit freq counter works great and mine is spot on freq from the factory. * The push buttons are small and a little cheezy - I wonder how they will hold up over time....buttons on radios like my Omega worked great, but on some older radios I know at some point they pop out or become loose, only time will tell. * Output from the radio is great on AM and SSB. NO it is not as high as a 2970 ...BUT this radio is $200 less than most of those. It's advertised as a 30 watt RF radio. If you have it tuned and get 80-100 watts AM I'd say its a fair deal. 60-70 watts stock is still plenty to get you heard. * The stock speaker is okay..not great..but it works good enough for me. I tried it with my external speakers but haven't found a good match yet. * The heatsink is big and heavy, but I think this radio could still use a fan. After 30 mins of solid use on SSB the heatsink is almost too hot to touch. * The rotary channel knob is a little picky. Somtimes when you turn it, it won't go to the next channel, sometimes it may skip a channel. Not really a huge problem, 80% of the time it won't miss, but every couple of times you may skip over a channel. * I don't like that I can't cycle through the 40 channels and end up back at channel 1 - because it's 80 channels per bank you have to go up/down or all the way through all 80 to get back to the beginning. * BLEEDOVER As a buyer you do have to be aware of some of the problems - ones acknowledged by Cobra - Overload possiblity with strong signals - Possible Warble or popping noise due in modulation (I didn't run into this at all) - Channel rejection decreases with the NB/ANL on. - Choppy Squelch control - Possible that freq display needs adj, not accurate from factory. SUMMARY - for the $225-250 Price range I think it's an excellent deal. It's never going to outdo a radio + amplifier but if you don't want to run an external amp the radio will do enough to get you heard and is perfect for SSB Dxing!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cobra 200 GTL is great,
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This review is from: Cobra 200 GTL DX 4-Band 10-Meter Amateur Radio (Electronics)
I have purchased three of these radios. Great receive and transmit. This is the best deal out there......digital readout, high power, and rock steady on frequency. This is a winner.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Little radio,
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This review is from: Cobra 200 GTL DX 4-Band 10-Meter Amateur Radio (Electronics)
This is an excellent 10 meter channelized radio - I am new to HAM radio and I selected it for my first "rig" to use with my new general class license. I am very pleased with it!
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