Comments on: Midland 1001LWX CB Radio Review https://myradiolab.com/midland-1001lwx-cb-radio/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 04:35:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Richard B. Delacruz https://myradiolab.com/midland-1001lwx-cb-radio/#comment-1094 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:54:59 +0000 https://myradiolab.com/?p=78#comment-1094 I recently purchased the Midland 1001LWX . It is small, comparable in size to the Cobra 19 Ultra, maybe 1/2″ longer than the Cobra and just slightly narrower. For all intents and purpose, they are the same size despite the listed dimensions for both suggesting that they are not as close in footprint. It is almost impossible to find a CB radio with as many features as the Midland 1001LWX in such a small case.

LCD display with a very bright red backlight that is not adjustable for brightness.. my only real complaint with the Midland 1001LWX; lack of backlight adjustment. The display is a very clear

Automatic Weather Scan feature can be a little fussy but I think it depends on, as always when dealing with radio systems, where you are in relation to the transmitting antenna and terrain. So far I have not had that much trouble with the feature and not enough to lower my overall rating of the unit.

I decided to use an Astatic 636L Noise Canceling Microphone as I did on my other installed CB radios. The 636L comes pre-wired in a “standard 4-pin configuration” suitable for Cobra, Uniden, Maxon and some others. I ordered one re-wired for a Midland radio and found it did not work with the Midland 1001LWX. I tried using the included Midland microphone with my new Midland radio and it worked, proving the radio was fine.

After using the Midland 1001LWX, I am convinced that Midland has released an awesome product. I feel that I got a good deal and that the radio is overall excellent value.

]]> By: Joe Talbert https://myradiolab.com/midland-1001lwx-cb-radio/#comment-450 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 22:51:21 +0000 https://myradiolab.com/?p=78#comment-450 In reply to Joe.

I’d recommend using FireStik FG4648-B CB antenna kit for satisfaction. It’s my personal choice.

]]> By: Joe https://myradiolab.com/midland-1001lwx-cb-radio/#comment-437 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 22:11:27 +0000 https://myradiolab.com/?p=78#comment-437 I just bought mine today I use to own cobras but last 2 have been awful and last smoking in the dash, I like this midland so far but concerned if as powerful as the bigger units also my truck has this internal antenna system my rf gain meter jumps between 2 and 3 wondering if it’s the size of the cb or my antenna if an external one jumps it between 3 and 4 I’ll be satisfied ous bigger always better?

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