{"product_id":"cobra-cb-radio-cobra-29-ltd-with-amfm-cb-radio","title":"Cobra CB Radio - Cobra 29 LTD with AM\/FM CB Radio","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCobra 29 LTD Classic AM\/FM CB Radio — The Full-Size Trucker CB, Now Dual-Mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCobra 29 LTD Classic AM\/FM\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional-styled edition of the CB radio that has been the industry standard OTR trucker rig since the 1970s. Same full-size chassis, same layout, same classic Cobra chrome-accent look — updated with \u003cstrong\u003edual-mode AM\/FM\u003c\/strong\u003e operation across all 40 CB channels following the FCC's 2021 rule change. If you learned CB on a 29 LTD, this is the radio you already know how to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Cobra 29 LTD Classic from CB Radio Supply ships with the factory dynamic 4-pin microphone, DC power cord, mounting bracket, and mic clip. Add the recommended Pro Tune and alignment at checkout and it leaves our bench dialed in to Cobra's service-manual spec before it goes out the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this radio is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruckers and OTR drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want the traditional full-size Cobra 29 LTD form factor — front-mounted controls, big knobs, and the exact chassis layout they've run for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup and Jeep owners\u003c\/strong\u003e with room for a full-size CB in the dash or overhead console — the 29 LTD's long chassis has room for larger switchgear and a proper meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers who prefer the traditional Cobra styling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Classic uses the standard Cobra chrome-accent front panel, while the Cobra 29 LTD Chrome is fully chrome-plated. The internals are identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers upgrading from an AM-only CB\u003c\/strong\u003e who want dual-mode AM\/FM capability without changing their antenna install — this radio is fully backwards compatible with older AM-only CBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers replacing an older 29 LTD\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the same chassis and control layout, so the mounting bracket, power cord routing, and control muscle memory all carry over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobra 29 LTD Classic AM\/FM CB radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory dynamic 4-pin microphone with coiled cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC power cord (pre-fused)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal under-dash mounting bracket and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrophone clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobra owner's manual and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRadio features and specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mode AM and FM operation on all 40 CB channels (FCC-approved 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 watts output (FCC Part 95 Class D maximum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFCC Part 95 certified — license-free CB operation in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant Channel 9 for emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue LED backlit channel indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalkback feature (hear yourself on the speaker while transmitting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamike microphone gain control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable noise blanker and noise limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in SWR Calibration Control and multi-function meter with antenna warning indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePA (public address) capability with external speaker jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF Gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-panel 4-pin microphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSO-239 antenna jack (rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal speaker jack (rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: 8.6″ deep × 7.6″ wide × 2.5″ tall (full-size trucker CB form factor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-year manufacturer's warranty from Cobra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable upgrades and options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePro Tune and alignment service\u003c\/em\u003e — bench-tuned to Cobra service-manual spec before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcho or Connex board upgrade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalkback upgrade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchottky diode receiver upgrade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCobra 29 LTD Classic vs. Cobra 29 LTD Chrome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two 29 LTD editions share the same chassis, same electronics, same 4-watt output, and same dual-mode AM\/FM performance. The only functional differences are cosmetic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic (this radio)\u003c\/strong\u003e: traditional Cobra styling with chrome accents — the look most drivers grew up with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrome\u003c\/strong\u003e: fully chrome-plated front panel and knobs — show-truck aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame warranty, same RF performance, same accessory compatibility. Pick on looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCobra 29 LTD Classic vs. Cobra 25 LTD Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra 25 LTD Classic is the compact sibling to this radio — same look, same brand DNA, but on a narrower chassis for tight mounting spots. Two functional differences worth knowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis width\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 29 LTD is approximately 7.6″ wide; the 25 LTD is narrower at about 6.4″ wide. Same depth (~8.6″), same height (~2.5″) — the 25 LTD fits narrower mounting spots where the 29 LTD's wider chassis won't\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSWR meter\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 29 LTD Classic has a built-in SWR Calibration Control and meter; the 25 LTD does not — 25 LTD owners need an external SWR meter to tune their antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBackwards compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra 29 LTD Classic is fully backwards compatible with older AM-only CB radios. AM mode is the default, and the FM upgrade adds cleaner-sounding audio when both radios in the conversation support FM. If you're the only truck on the channel with an AM\/FM radio, everyone still hears you fine in AM — nothing about the FM upgrade breaks the CB you and your buddies have always used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstall and tuning notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 29 LTD Classic has a built-in SWR Calibration Control, which is a genuine convenience for antenna install and periodic checks. That said, SWR should always be verified at the antenna during install — a proper antenna tune with an in-line meter is the reliable measurement. The built-in SWR feature is a great fallback for on-the-road antenna checks after the initial tune. Don't forget to add the Pro tune and alignment option at checkout so that your radio is professionally bench-tuned for best performance per the manufacturer's service manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRadio license note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra 29 LTD Classic is a Citizens Band (CB) radio operating on the 27 MHz band. It is FCC Part 95 certified and license-free in the United States — anyone can operate it legally without an FCC exam. This differs from 10-meter amateur radios, which require an FCC amateur radio operator license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility with common install locations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the traditional CB slot in most Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, and International cabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits most older Ford, Chevy, Dodge, and Toyota pickup dashes with the included under-dash mounting bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with any 50-ohm CB antenna system (4-foot fiberglass, mag-mount, 102″ whip, mirror-mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any standard 4-pin CB microphone (Cobra, Astatic, RK56B, Roadking, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal speaker jack for external CB speakers or PA horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and FCC compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra 29 LTD Classic carries a 2-year manufacturer's warranty from Cobra Electronics. It is FCC Type-Accepted for CB use in the United States. Buyers are responsible for compliance with all FCC rules including maximum power limits (4W AM \/ 4W FM). Use only with a properly tuned 50-ohm antenna system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCobra 29 LTD Classic — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Cobra 29 LTD Classic peaked and tuned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Cobra 29 LTD Classic ships brand-new from the manufacturer, un-modified and FCC-legal. Customers can add our Pro Tune and alignment service at checkout to have the radio peaked, tuned, and bench-tested before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Cobra 29 LTD Classic have FM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is the updated dual-mode AM\/FM edition of the Cobra 29 LTD Classic, following the FCC's 2021 rule allowing FM on Class D CB radios. It transmits and receives on all 40 CB channels in both AM and FM modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the Cobra 29 LTD Classic put out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra 29 LTD Classic outputs 4 watts on AM and 4 watts on FM, which matches FCC Part 95 regulations for all Class D Citizens Band radios sold in the United States. Higher output requires an amplifier or an FCC amateur radio license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Cobra 29 LTD Classic need an FCC license?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Cobra 29 LTD Classic is FCC Part 95 certified and can be operated without a license in the United States. Anyone can transmit on the 40 CB channels legally without an exam. Amateur radio (10-meter and other ham bands) is what requires an FCC operator license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Cobra 29 LTD Classic and the Cobra 29 LTD Chrome?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth radios share the same 40-channel AM\/FM chassis, 4-watt output, dynamic microphone, and feature set. The Chrome is fully chrome-plated across the front panel and knobs; the Classic uses the traditional Cobra styling with chrome accents. Electronics and RF performance are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Cobra 29 LTD Classic have a built-in SWR meter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Cobra 29 LTD Classic has a built-in SWR Calibration Control and multi-function meter with an antenna warning indicator. This is a genuine convenience for antenna checks. SWR should still be verified at the antenna during the initial install using an in-line meter for the most reliable measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Cobra 29 LTD Classic backwards compatible with older AM-only CB radios?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Cobra 29 LTD Classic can talk to any older AM-only CB radio on the standard 40 CB channels — AM mode is the default and works exactly like any classic CB. The FM mode is only used when both radios in the conversation support FM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Cobra 29 LTD Classic a good CB radio for truckers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Cobra 29 LTD Classic has been the industry-standard OTR trucker CB radio since the 1970s. Key features for truckers include a dynamic microphone, PA capability, RF gain, front-panel controls, instant Channel 9 access, and a built-in SWR meter for antenna checks on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Cobra 29 LTD Classic come with a microphone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Cobra 29 LTD Classic includes a factory dynamic 4-pin microphone with a coiled cord. Upgraded microphones (Astatic 636L, RK56B, Roadking RK5155, and others) are available separately on our microphones collection page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the Cobra 29 LTD Classic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobra 29 LTD Classic is a full-size CB radio: approximately 2.5 inches tall, 7.6 inches wide, and 8.6 inches deep. It fits the traditional CB slot in most Class 8 trucks and older pickups. 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