The Cobra 29 continues to be a viable performer, well in to the 21st century.
The Cobra 29, in all its incarnations, has been with us for at least fifty years. There have been twists and turns in its history, and, when Uniden was no longer making the boards, creativity gave way to consistency, something the Chinese manufacturers are quite good at.
Yes, the design is old, no question; but these units are performers. I can still plug in a 30 year old model, and know, that if it wasn't abused, it will do its job.
More importantly, it is easy to repair. Parts, like the light bulb on the meter, do burn out, but replacements are readily available. So are the output devices, as long as you avoid all the counterfeits on the web!
For the adventurous, the units are modifiable, and numerous websites discuss that is exquisite detail.
What doesn't the old lady do? It doesn't scan. Not an issue if you are sticking to a particular channel when traveling.
To summarize: rugged, easy to maintain, and modify, and a solid performer.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned