Hobbies And Interests
Origin
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Uniden made the first 2000 GTL for Cobra in 1978.
Philippine Years
When Uniden canceled its contract with Cobra in the mid-1980s, a company in the Philippines picked up the contract. This shift was a boon to CB enthusiasts because the quality of the radios improved.
Malaysian Production
The contract for 2000 GTL production went to Ranger Communications in Malaysia for the unit's final production run.
Quality Issues
The 2000 GTL went out with a whimper, as these Malaysian units are generally regarded as inferior clones of the original Uniden units, lacking even the enhancements of the previous generation.
Replacement
The 2000 GTL was gradually phased out in the early 1990s, replaced by the model 2010, which had several refinements. These included a power desk mic, a vertical front panel and weather and alert channels.