Cobra 29 WX NW ST
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1. 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 42 p Cobra 29 WX NW ST Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL60707 Operating Instructions If You Think You Need Service for your Cobra 29 WX NW ST For technical assistance please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist C B R d u you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products a l 0 773 889 3087 24 hours a day 7 days a week A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8 00 am 8 00 pm Monday through Friday CST Technical assistance is also available on line in the F requently Asked Questions FAQ section at www cobraelec com or by e mail to productinfo cobraelec com If you think you need service call 1 773 889 3087 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the follo w ing in order to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit I2. 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 30 How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should K now Channel 9 Emergency M essages Note Ifno response on channel 9 try channels 19 or 14 Wam oftraffic problems Provide weather and road data Provide help in event of an emergency Provide direct contact with home or office Assist police by reporting erratic drivers Get local information to find destination Communicate with family and friends Suggest spots to eat and sleep Keep you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with another station A one minute break is required to let others use the channel B You cannot blast others off the air by use of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas C You cannot use CB to promote illegal activities D Profanity is not allowed E You may not transmit music with a CB F Selling of merchandise and or services is prohibited 1 Set to channel 9 for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected 2 CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency you should request a REACT BASE and provide the CB distress data called CLIP C all Sign Identify yourself L ocation Beexact I njuries Number Type Trapped The FCC gives these examples of permitted and prohibited messages for channel 9 These are only guideli
3. DOUBLE CONVERSION 1ST 10 695 MHZ 2ND 455 KHZ AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL AGC LESS THAN 10 dBCHANGE IN AUDIO OUTPUT FOR INPUTS FROM 10 TO 50 000 MICROVOLTS RF GAIN NOISE BLANKER SQUELCH AUDIO O FREQUEN DISTORTI BUILT IN EXTERNAL SPEAKER NOT SUPPLIED 8 OHMS DISABLES INTERNAL SPEAKER WHEN CONNECTED POWER OUTPUT 4 WATTS INTO EXTERNAL SPEAKER EXTERNAL SPEAKER FORPA 8 OHMS 4 WATTS MIN NOT SUPPLIED THE PA SPEAKER ALSO MONITORS THE RECEIVER SEPARATE JACK PROVIDED SPECIFICATIONS SUBJ ECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 36 Limited Two Year Warranty Optional Accessories COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Radios and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two 2 years from the date of first consumer purchase g This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A RZA PR i ryb 7 NA Replacement DC Power Cord Replacement Mounting Replacement Thumb Screws COBRA will without charge repair or replace at its option For in vehicle use Bracket For in vehicleuse defective CB radios products or component parts upon 426 002 N 001 7 50 Forin vehicle use 634 081 9 001 0 60 delivery to the COBRA factory Service Department acco
4. Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep tacle marked ANT on the back of the unit Drill the holes and secure the bracket continued 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 4 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio visually check the vehicle s battery connection to deter mine which terminal positive or negative is grounded pos itive is the larger of the t wo to the engine block or chas sis A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the chassis Note Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left on accidentally and also per mits operating the unit without running the engine Note In positive ground vehicles the red wire goes to the chassis and the black wire is connected to the ignition switch Note When connected to an accesso ry fuse unit will self test the emergency weather alert auto matically when ignition is turned on Turns itself on amp off In anegative grounded vehicle connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse Connect the black lead to the negative side of the vehicle This is usually the chassis Any con venient location with a good electrical contact remove paint may be used Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Mount the microphone bracket
5. however the closest broadcast to you will be the one with the clearest signal S Cobra mangar T 07 0 8 2S Forideal weather reception use a dual band antenna center load baseload 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 28 p Home And Office Set Up Base Station Base Station Operation Operation From 120V AC House Current From 120V AC _ Tooperate your transceiver from home or office H ouse Current you will need a 13 8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna power pack Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Warning Connect properly installed and matched base Do not attempt to operatethis gt transceiver by connecting it station antenna directly to 120 vac Temporary Mobile Operation Temporary Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1 773 889 3087 For temporary mobile operation you may wantto M obile Set U p purchase an optional cigarette ligh ter adapter from your COBRA dealer This adapter and a mag netic mount antenna allow you to quickly install your transceiver for temporary use i A _W W UJ Simply connect the red and black leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack F2
6. 2 way radio technician for help in locating the source of a severe noise 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 8 Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Make sure the power cord antenna and micro Selector phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting 28WX MA ST SKD Eprencsenre 080200 Cobra 23WX MN ST Cobra a KA SIMMER WEA THEA O of COOH Select one of forty channels and adjust Qo WOL SOL AFCAIND O YNA DIMMER gt ovr K volume The selected channel is indicated by T the LED readout directly above the channel The CB PA button should be in the selector knob CB position Cobra BW NA ST Sdn eed sar mf ce a ch WI GAL UFF PR n Sade V0L 3 801 AFGAM D DYNA DIMMER WEA THE SOC Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to anormal listening level 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 10 Operation Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR Standing Wave Ratio SWR Standing SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the Wave Ratio length of the antenna and to monitor the quality PUSH amp of the coaxial cable and all RF connections HOLD This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti mum performance Note Calibration must be made in an open area never in a garage Vehicle doors must be closed No one sh
7. My location is 10 21 Call by phone 10 22 Report in person to 10 23 Stand by 10 24 Completed last assignment 10 25 Can you contact 10 26 Disregard last info 10 27 Moving to channel 10 28 Identify your station Code 10 29 10 30 10 33 10 34 10 35 10 36 10 37 10 38 10 39 10 41 10 42 10 43 10 44 10 45 10 50 10 60 10 62 10 63 10 64 10 65 10 67 10 70 10 71 10 77 10 81 10 82 10 85 10 91 10 93 10 94 10 99 Meaning Time is up for contact Does not conform to FCC rules Emergency traffic Trouble at this station Confidential information Correct time is Wrecker needed at Ambulance needed Message delivered Turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at Have a message for All units within range please report Break channel What is next message number Unable to copy Use phone Net directed to Net clear Awaiting your next message assignment All units comply Fire at Proceed transmission in sequence Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for My address is Talk closer to mic Check my frequency on this channel Give mealong count Mission completed all units secure 10 200 Police needed at 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 34 Frequency Ranges 29WX NW ST Specifications The COBRA 29 WX NW ST transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM two way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service This unit features ad van
8. On Off Volume knob clockwise the green RT TX LED will be illuminated Selecting A Channel Switch to NOR to select desired channel S Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving zaa m e The S RF SWR CAL switch must be in the S RF position to read the meter Sobre zw y Selecting A Channel Note Switch to 9 Emergency or 19 Information for instant access to these channels S M eter 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 14 Operation Operation lt SunplrRacKker The SoundTracker System Activating SoundTracker Activating NL SYSTEM While previous systems only blanket out or limit SoundTracker noise in higher sound frequencies the revolution ary new SoundTracker System actually reduces Note noise while leaving the signal intact in the recep SoundTracker gives you tion mode In the transmission mode it actually x PUSH amp clearer cleaner reception to strengthens the signal providing you with a RELEASE improve CB communications significant reduction in noise on reception ees sar ee while on the air and transmission Sound clarity is measured by the ratio of the signal level to the noise level The higher the signal to noise ratio the better the sound Push and release the ST button Red LED is illuminated when SoundTracker is How S
9. 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 52 G Base 1 H ow to Use Your Cobra 29 WX NW ST Features The CB Story FCC Regulations FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls amp Indicators Our Thanks to You SoundTracker Customer Support Mounting and Connection Antennas CB Antenna Marine Installation Ignition Noise Interfe Operating Your 29 WX NWS Turning On Your CB Setting Channel Selector Calibrate For SWR Standing Wave Ratio TO Receive Selecting a Channel S Meter SoundTracker System Activating Sound Tracker NB ANL ANL Off Noise Blanke Noise Limiter Switch CB WX Switch RF Gain Control Dimmer Switch Setting Squelch To Transmit Setting Dynamike Transmit RF Meter External Speaker PA Public Address Weather Channels Home And Office Set Up Temporary Mobile Set Up How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages Weather Channel Messages CB 10 Codes Frequency Ranges 29 WX NW ST Specifications Warranty Information Optional Accessories Order Form If You Think You Need Service Features of This Product e 7Weather Channels Emergency Weather Alert 40 CB Radio Channels z SoundTracker System e Heavy Duty Dynamic Microp
10. Feature WX a Dual Band Center Load Base Load antenna is recommended Consult your Cobra dealer for fur ther details or call 773 889 3087 and speak to a Cobra representative A standard antenna connector is provided on the transceiver for easy connection Marine Installation The transceiver will not operate at maximum effi ciency in a boat without a ground plate unless it hasasteel hull Before attempting installation consult your dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system and prevention of electrolysis between fittings in the hull and water Ignition Noise Interference Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is normally limited by the presence of electrical noise The primary source of noise in automobiles is from the alternator and ignition system Typically when signal level is adequate the back ground noise does not present a serious problem Also when extremely low level signals are being received the transceiver may be operated with the vehicles engine turned off The unit requires very little current and therefore will not signifi cantly discharge the vehicle s battery Even though the Cobra 29 WX NW ST has an automatic noise limiter in some installationsigni tion interference may be high enough to make good communications impossible Many possibili ties exist and variations between vehicles require different solutions Consult your COBRA dealer or a
11. al Band CB WX NW Antenna Replacement Dynamic Microphone Power Microphone oise Canceling Power Microphone Echo Noise Canceling Microphone Dynamic External Speaker Shipping amp Handling oise Canceling External Speaker Amount of Shipping Dynamic Noise Canceling Order Handling With Talk Back External Speaker aan A under ae minimum _ Prices subject to change without notice Subtotal aba Tax Tabl HA 40 01 80 00 9 25 lino residents dd 7 Michigan residents add 4 Tax if applicable BOLS W 51025 ADEs PEE Gores Sinltandin 120 01 160 00 11 75 indiana residents add 5 Total 160 01andup 14 50 For credit card orders fill out order form 8 00 am 8 00 pm M F CST For AK HI and PR please add and fax to 1 773 622 2269 Make check or money order no stamps an additional 15 00 for UPS call 1 773 889 3087 payableto shipments Press 1 from the main menu Cobra Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland St Chicago IL 60707 Please print clearly Name Address No P O Box City State Zip Telephone __ Credit Card No Customer Signature Exp Date Circle One Visa MasterCard Discover Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery Offer valid in Continental U S only 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 40 Notes Notes
12. annel Selector EB LED Channel Display Sound Tracker LED RX Receive TX Transmit WX Weather LED Indicator Sound Tracker On Off Channel 19 Channel 9 Normal Switch CB WX Weather Switch CB PA Switch WD NB ANL ANL Off Switch S RF SWRCAL Switch Signal Strength Meter EE Microphone Back Side EO Public Address Speaker Jack External Speaker J ack Antenna Connector Power ack a gt 2 Err A E 0 0 9 8 0 5 Aaka V0L 2 SUL REGAIND DYNA DIMMER WEATHER SWR CAL 088866 mi 6 p pz Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 WX NW ST CB Radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service SoundTracker Cuts noise coming in strengthens signals going out This Patent pending technology dramatically improves transmission and reception of CB signals The revolutionary SoundTracker System recon figures the transmission signal which allo ws it to be transferred more efficiently through cluttered airwaves At the same time it significantly reduces the amount of static on all incoming CB signals The end result is a cleaner clearer sounding reception of signals and a more powerful transmission which dramatically improves CB communications Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If after referring to the manual you still need help ca
13. ate allowing all signals in Cobra 2510 NA ST Sdn Era Que VOLS sar yt D DYNA DIMMER WEATHER MAX MIE To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting DSS turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until you hear noise Now turn the control clockwise just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting 40700 CH 0 0 0 Operation Gate open STRONG SIGNALS gt MEDIUM SIGNALS a WEAK SIGNALS iA ao NOISE z wz w qa vo Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting DSS O D STRONG SIGNALS D a o S MEDIUM SIGNA US a i gt WEAK SIGNALS gt gt w FE NOISE lt v 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 20 Operation Operation To Transmit To Transmit Transmit Transmit 29K MW ST SA anes p rencenire Caution m Fn RUD 2 Be surethe antenna is properly Sal 8 8 z i wen connected to the radio before ioe ces wen Ten transmitting Prolonged trans a SAL mitting without an antenna or KK a poorly matched antenna could cause damage to the transmitter Besureto readtheF C C Rules Select desired channel and Regulations included with s thisunit beforetransmitting PUSH 8 HOLD Q va sqa455 oosa Setting Setting Dynamike Push and hold mic button to transmit Dynamike This controls the microphone sensitivity Transmitter is now activated When transmit outgoing audio level ting hold the m
14. ced Phase Lock Loop PLL circuitry providing complete coverage of all 40 CB channels Channel Channel CB Freq CB Freq Channel InMHz Channel In MHz 1 26 965 21 27 215 1 162 400 2 26 975 22 27 225 2 162 425 3 26 985 23 27 255 3 162 450 4 27 005 24 27 235 4 162 475 5 27 015 25 27 245 5 162 500 6 162 525 27 025 26 27 265 7 162 550 GENERAL CHANNELS ua jawa wywi CB 40 CH FREQUENCY RANGE CB 26 965 TO 27 405 MHZ WX 162 400 TO 162 550 MHZ FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0 005 FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL PHASE LOCK LOOP SYNTHESIZER OPERATING TEMPERATURE 11 307 CTO 50 C PLUG IN DYNAMIC 13 8VDC nom positive or negative ground TRANSMIT AM FULL MOD 1 5A MAXIMUM RECEIVE SQUELCHED 0 3A FULL AUDIO OUTPUT 1 2A NOMINAL MICROPHONE INPUT VOLTAGE CURRENT DRAIN SIZE 2 gre nati PAE ta 8 5 8 D X 7 9 32 W X 2 13 63 H AGH Tiss strata at Szyca 4 LBS ANTENNA CONNECTOR UHF SO 239 METER 3 4 sitio Oc LLUMINATED INDICATES RELATIVE POWER OUTPUT RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH AND VSWR TRANSMITTER POWER OUTPUT TS MODULATION AM AMPLITUDE MODULATION FREQUENCY RESPONSE 3000 HZ OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 OHMS UNBALANCED RECEIVER SENSITIVITY HAN 1 HV FOR 10 dB S N N SELECTIVITY 7 KHZ 60 dB 10KHZ IMAGE REJECTION 4 80 dB TYPICAL ADJ ACENT CHANNEL REJECTION 60 dB TYPICAL IF FREQUENCIES
15. ermit only transmissions one party to another rather than broadcasts to a wide audience Thus advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is broad casting FCC Warnings All transmitter adjustments other than those supplied by the manufacturer as front panel operating controls must be made by or under the supervision of the holder of an FCC issued General Radio Telephone Operator s License Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature with a parts other than those recommended by Cobra H fo may cause violation of the technical regulations 4 of Part 95 of the FCC Rules or violation of Type G Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules a8 You should read and understand Part 95 included with this unit of the FCC Rules and Regulations before operating your Cobra radio even though the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an oper ator s license on What s Included with Your 29 WX NW ST d CB transceiver DC power cord B EE Microphone FCC rules EE E Transceiver bracket not shown l Microphone bracket Operating Manual 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 45 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You 4 Pin Microphone Connector Power On Off Volume Squelch GD RF Gain Dynamike Dimmer EB Weather Channel Selector SWRCAL EB Ch
16. evision The 7 National Weather Channels provide full coverage to keep This enables you to monitor CB frequencies and Fora list of weather frequencies still be warned by the National Weather Service see specification in the Emergency Alert When you hear the alert place Frequency Rangessection on je the CB WX switch in the WX position You will page 32 day ae Son gions Ae gunga then be able to hear the Weather Warning pa y gt i Broadcast Ifyou wish to receive a listing of Weather Operating Weather Channel Selector You can completely disable the Emergency NOAA Weather Radio Channels Weather Alert feature by turning the Weather Transmitter locations contact Channel Selector to the amp position your nearest National Weather Your 29 WX NW ST has a special auto squelch cir cuit for weather transmission which disables your Sabie sali squelch control National Weather Service Attn W OM11 NOAA If you are using the CB mode rememberto Silver Springs MD 20910 a om jE change the CB WX Switch from CB to WX every so often to make sure you are continually tuned to ment the clearest closest weather band channel in case When CB WX is on WX position Weather Receiver an alert is broadcast is activated Place CB WX Switch in the WX position Turn the Weather Channel Selector 1 7 until you find the Weather Channel with the clear est reception Sometimes more than one channel can be received
17. he speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack Note on the rear panel Push and hold microphone button and speak lt Activity on the CB channel will in a normal voice Your voice will now transmit beheard through the PA speak on the PA speaker er Adjust Volume Control to a normal listening level Cobra 30x MA ST S Cobra 10W Wi ST dung Ena l ee sere VOL gt SOL AFEANZ 0YWA DIMMER WEATHER OOOO era VOL SOL AFGUN D OYNA DIMMER Set CB PA switch to PA position MAX NIN Q Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 26 Operation Operation Weather Radio What is Weather Radio What You Should Know About Weather Weather NOAA Weather Radio NWR is a service of the If threatening weather is nearby the National Information National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert NOAA of the U S Department of Commerce 380 tone This tone will be heard through the CB even NWR stations are in operation bythe U S if the CB WX Switch is in the CB mode or the unit Government in addition to several NWR stations is turned off Note that are maintained by private interest groups The capability is to supplement warnings by sirens and by commercial radio and tel
18. hone e Full Watts AM RF Power Output 0 SWR Calibration Meter e Instant Channel 19 and 9 Front Panel 4 Pin Microphone Connector Switchable Automatic Noise Limiter amp Noise Blanker Adjustable Dynamike Boost Tactile Controls 9 Ft Mic Cord Illuminated Front Panel Dimmer Control e RFGain CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 Installation Location Mounting and Connection Note The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumbscrews which allow for adjustment at a convenient angle The bracket includes two self tapping screws and star wash ers The mounting must be mechanically strong conve niently located 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 2 Installation Location Plan location of transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation Select a location that is convenient for operation yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger The transceiver is usually mounted to the under side ofthe dash with the microphone bracket beside it Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in the exact desired location If there is no inter ference remove the bracket and use it asa template to mark the location for the mount ing screws
19. icrophone two inches from your mouth and speak in a clear normal voice Release to receive Cobra 20x Wi ST oun Erad WO cht i AL ef Gee VaL SOL AFEAN Z DYWA DIMMER WEATHER OOO MAX NIN Initially set fully clockwise so that maxi mum voice volume is available Dynamike may have to be reduced in some conditions 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 22 Operation Operation RF Meter RF Meter External Speaker External Speaker This meter swings proportionately to the RF The external speaker jack is used for remote output outgoing signal while transmitting receiver monitoring Note The external speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 watts When the external speak er is plugged in the internal speaker is automatically discon EH 4 28WX NW SRF u s wi oF cS PA EE WOL gt SOL lect DIMMER F gt 14 MAX MIR MAX nected See accessory page 39 y Note e The s RF SWR CAL switch must be in the Connect an external speaker to the external Wraca k S RF position speaker jack on the rear panel A ARA ersare 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 24 p Operation Operation A Public PA Public Address Address PUSH amp HOLD Note Speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 watts Note T
20. interfer created by the weniclee electronice to reduce gain in strong signal areas In weak ence signal areas turn clockwise to increase gain When switched tof NB ANL position the RF Noise Blanker is also activated providing increased noise filtration When switched to JOFF position all noise filtration will be turned off 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 Operation 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 18 Dimmer Switch Note The Dimmer controls the brightness of the front panel signal strength meter and channel display Setting Squelch Gate closed STRONG SIGNALS gt MEDIUM SIGNALS SES WEAK SIGNALS gt NOISE GATE CLOSED Dimmer Switch Cobra na RW ST SSS sinr aw OE OWO wA Sis cal U ew A O Ema VOL SAL RAOUN OYN sy WEATHER Se 55 Rotate the Dimmer knob clockwise for maxi mum brightness counter clockwise for minimum Setting Squelch Squelch is the control gate for incoming signals Cobra WK NW ST dunoJaA smr ney cut ANL ce a ARL tnd GAL UFF PA m wo iMtemaS ina 40 0 80L AFGAIN D OYNA SIMMER WEATHER 556 6 MAK MIR a zee mm sm mam 13897 R Full clockwise rotation closes the gate allowing only very strong signals to enter cobre some Ni ST Edun paad Qua VOLS sar maar OIMMER ARF 6 Aki 0 sns cal hw 7 nan WEATHER Full counterclockwise rotation opens the g
21. l or consequential dam Magnetic Mount Antenna Dual Band CB WX NW Antenna Microphone ages so the ab ove limitations may not apply to you For in vehicle use Allows greater transmission For in vehicle use AT70 24 95 rangewhilein a moving vehicle CA 73 12 95 ATW 400 27 95 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 38 Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form Power Microphone For in vehicle use CA 75 21 95 Noise Canceling Power Echo Noise Canceling Microphone Microphone For in vehicle use For in vehicle use CA 77 24 95 CA79 59 95 DynamicExternal Speaker Forin vehicle use CS 100 14 95 Noise Canceling External Dynamic Noise Canceling Speaker With Talk Back External For in vehicle use Speaker CS 300 19 95 For in vehicle use CS500 24 95 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra CB Dealer If you wish you can order directly from Cobra Order by phone Call 1 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 a m 8 p m M F CST Order by mail or fax Please fill out order form on next page and mail fax directly to Cobra iene pemn eta avn 426 002 N 001 Replacement DC Power Cord 251 353 9 001 Replacement Mounting Bracket 634 081 9 001 Replacement Thumb Screws 741 080 9 001 Replacement Microphone Bracket 28 Full Range Center Load agnetic Mount Antenna 25 Glass Mount Antenna 39 Full Range Base Load agnetic Mount Antenna 44 Full Range Center Load Du
22. ll Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 8 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day seven days a week E mail questions to productinfo cobraelec com Cobra on the World Wide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can befound on line at www cobraelec com
23. m 251 353 9 001 4 50 panied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase Cobra Electronics such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt Corporation You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship 6700 West Cortland Street the product for warranty service but the return charges Chicago Illinois 60707 will be at Cobra sexpense ifthe product is repaired or replaced under warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 to any product damaged by accident 2 in the event of misuse or Replacement Microphone 28 Full Range Center Load 25 Glass Mount Antenna abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alter Bracket Magnetic Mount Antenna For in vehicle use ations or repairs 3 if the serial number has been altered For in vehicle use For in vehicle use AT55 27 95 defaced or removed 4 if the owner of the product resides 741 080 9 001 0 45 AT35 19 95 outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental conse quential or other damages including without limita tion damages resulting from loss of use or cost of instal lation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclu 39 Full Range Base Load 44 Full Range CenterLoad Replacement Dynamic sion or limitation of incidenta
24. nclude a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned 4 Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or First Class Mail to avoid lossin transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W Cortland St Chicago IL 60707 6 If the unit is in warranty upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 1 773 889 3087 for assistance 3 Cobra 20 WK ta St atop ay ao op U 29 9920 w SAS RF GAIN DYNA Oemen 5 ER ab EELTI DATE COMPLIANT aq Cobra Electronics Corp 1999 GgnNU Printed in China Part No 480 295 P 001 Ingenious Products for Easier Communication cp 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 fD ease 44 The CB Story The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10 meter Amateur radio bands and was established by law in 1949 The Class D two way communications service was opened in 1959 CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies FCC Regulations FCC regulations p
25. nes and not all inclusive Permitted Example Message Yes Tornado sighted six miles north of town No Post number 10 No tornado sighted Yes Out of gas on I 95 at mile marker 211 No Out of gas in my drivew ay Yes Four car accident on I 94 at Exit 11 Send police and ambulance No Traffic moving smoothly on l 94 Yes Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning Bring sailboat into port No Attention motorists Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches Yes Fire in building at 539 Main Evanston No Halloween patrol number 3 All quiet 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 32 How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10 Codes CB 10 Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the 10 CODES for standard questions and answers These codes provide quick and easy communication especially in noisy areas Following are some of the more common codes and meanings Code Meaning 10 1 Receiving poorly 10 2 Receiving well 10 3 Stop transmitting 10 4 OK message received 10 5 Relay message 10 6 Busy stand by 10 7 Out of service leaving 10 8 In service subject to call 10 9 Repeat message 10 10 Transmission completed standing by 10 11 Talking too rapidly 10 12 Visitors present 10 13 Advise weather roads 10 16 Make pick up at 10 17 Urgent business 10 18 Anything forus 10 19 Return to base 10 20
26. on either side of the unit driver s left using two screws sup plied Bracket should be placed under the dash so microphone is readily accessible NIEZ FEC Cobra 9w wl wae wa An A swr Anu ch OFF Attach the 4 pin microphone cable to recepta cle on front of unit and Install unit in bracket securely 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 6 Antennas CB Antenna Note For optimum performance in passenger carsthe ideal anten na location is on the center of the roof Second choiceison the center of the trunk Note Because many newer trucks feature fiberglass door skins the outside mirror must be ground ed to the chassis via a ground strap if the antenna is mounted onthe mirror bracket Note 3 way Combination Antennas are also available which allow operation of all three bands AM FM amp CB using a single antenna However this type of antenna usually results in less than normal transmit and receive range when compared to a standard type Single Band CB antenna Call 773 889 3087 for further informa tion CB Antenna Since the maximum allowable power output of the transmitter is limited by the FCC the antenna is critical in affecting transmission distance Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maxi mum power output Cobra loaded type antenna models are highly recommended for most instal lations For models with Weather
27. ould be standing near the h 28WX MW pagina 9 8 2 0 4 antenna See your antenna RE any o lt 8 directions for more complete i OO OQ Push and hold mic button information ax mja w Note P 29WX NW ST duno Erenezewre Select channel 20 EO JEJ YNA DINMER WEATHER ora Sala VOL gt S0l AFGAMD LYNA DIMMER The reading will beslightly high eron Channels 1 and 40 com pared to Channel 20 While holding mic button adjust the SWR CAL knob so the MAX MIN meter needle swings to the CAL W mark on Switch to thela CAL position the meter located on the right continued 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 Operation 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 12 Operation Note When switched to SWR posi tion the meter needle should ideally be as far to the left as possible Anything over 3 is not acceptable A slight antenna height adjustment higher or lower may be required Repeat recalibration steps To Receive agen AWK NN sisi While still holding down the mic button set the S RF SWR CAL switch to the SWR position to read the SWR reading O Repeat the same steps two through five on Channel 1 and 40 This will check SWR for all channels Cobra 25 WK MW ST R ae sar rif a cts T gAL UFF HOR aaa 401 30 80 AFGAM D DYNA DIMMER WEATHER 506 6 Rotate the
28. oundTracker Works turned on On Reception Cuts noise coming in With a normal CB distant signals fall below the squelch level and are unintelligible With a SoundTracker CB the noise level is cut up to Cun GE 90 which increases the signal to noise ratio and dramatically improves signal clarity This also allows you to significantly reduce the squelch level which greatly expands your listening range m PZA 7 On Transmission Strengthens signals going out A SoundTracker CB strengthens the transmit signal by more effectively using the available RF power output of the CB The result is improved transmission signal clarity and an expanded transmission range 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 16 Operation Operation NB ANL ANL NB ANL ANL OFF Noise RF Gain Control RE Gain Control OFF Noise Blanker Automatic Noise Limiter Switch The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in Blanker strong or weak signal areas Automatic N oi se L i miter TET agera ar irat Cobra 20WX NY ST SS or bend i Switch OQA E A ve i FAR 0 9 8 Wawa VOL 501 Pee YHA DINMER SEZ fale we ita Note O The RF Gain is used to optimize O reception in weak signal areas MAK MIN y Note The RF noise blanker is ver cee revngreaive Mben altered tolan the Automate ose gy Rotate the RF Gain knob counteract noisessuch asignition
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