Transcript
How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX Contents Features..........................................................................................................1 The CB Story..................................................................................................A1 FCC.Regulations,.FCC.Warnings.&.Included.Accessories Controls & Indicators.................................................................................A2 Our Thanks to You......................................................................................A3 . Customer.Support Installation . Location.&.Mounting/Connection...................................................2 . Antennas . CB.Antenna.&.Marine.Installation....................................................6 Ignition Noise Interference....................................................................7 Operating Your 29 LX . Turning.On.Your.CB............................................................................... 8 . Setting.Channel.Selector..................................................................... 9 . Calibrate.For.SWR.(Standing.Wave.Ratio)..................................... 10 . To.Receive................................................................................................. 12 . Selecting.a.Channel............................................................................... 13 . S-Meter....................................................................................................... 13 . To.Transmit............................................................................................... 14.. . Setting.Dynamike®................................................................................ 15 . Menu.Mode.............................................................................................. 16 . Setting.the.Clock.................................................................................... 17.. . Setting.the.Alarm................................................................................... 17 . Setting.the.Count.Down.Timer......................................................... 18.. . Key.Tones.Mode..................................................................................... 18.. . Radio.Check.Mode................................................................................. 19 . Setting.Display.Color.Mode................................................................ 20 . Setting.Brightness.Mode..................................................................... 21. . Setting.Contrast.Mode......................................................................... 21 . Weather.Information............................................................................. 22 . Weather.Channels.................................................................................. 23 . Weather.Alert.Mode.............................................................................. 24 . Setting.Weather.Alert.Scan................................................................ 24 . Setting.Weather.Auto.Scan................................................................ 24 . Software.version/Factory.Settings................................................... 25 . NB-ANL/Off.(Noise.Blanker/Automatic.......................................... 26 . Noise.Limiter.Switch) . RF.Gain.Control....................................................................................... 26 . Program.Memory.Channels................................................................ 27 . Scan/Memory.Scan................................................................................ 27 . Scan.CB.Channels................................................................................... 28 . Scan.Memory.Channels....................................................................... 28 . Dimmer.Control...................................................................................... 28 . Setting.Squelch....................................................................................... 29 . S/RF.Meter................................................................................................. 30 . External.Speaker..................................................................................... 31 . PA.(Public.Address)................................................................................ 32 . Home.And.Office.Set-Up..................................................................... 34 . Temporary.Mobile.Set-Up................................................................... 35 How Your CB Can Serve You.................................................................. 36 . A.Few.Rules.You.Should.Know.........................................................36 . Channel.9.Emergency.Messages......................................................36 . CB.10.Codes..............................................................................................38 Frequency Ranges......................................................................................40 29 LX Specifications...................................................................................41 Warranty Information...............................................................................42 Optional Accessories................................................................................. 43 Optional Accessories Order Info..........................................................44 If You Need Service/Trademark Info.................................Back.Cover
Features of This Product • Selectable 4-Color LCD Display • 10 Weather Channels • Weather Scan • Emergency Weather Alert • 40 CB Radio Channels • 40 Channel Scan • Memory Channels • Channel Frequency Read-Out • Radio Check Diagnostic • Clock/Timer/Alarm • Heavy-Duty Dynamic Microphone • Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output • SWR Calibration Meter • Instant Channel 19 and 9 • Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone Connector • Switchable Automatic Noise Limiter & Noise Blanker • Adjustable Dynamike Boost • Tactile Controls • 9 Ft Mic Cord • Programmable Dimmer Control • RF Gain
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Installation
Installation
Location
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.underside.of.the.dash.with.the.microphone.bracket. beside.it.
Mounting and Connection
Mounting and Connection 1
Note The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumbscrews which allow for adjustment at a convenient angle.
. .Hold.the.radio.with.the.mounting.bracket.in. the.exact.desired.location..If.there.is.no.interference,.remove.the.bracket.and.use.it.as.a. template.to.mark.the.location.for.the.mounting.screws. 3
. .Connect.the.antenna.cable.plug.to.the.receptacle.marked.“ANT”..on.the.back.of.the.unit..
The bracket includes two selftapping screws and star washers. The mounting must be mechanically strong, conveniently located.
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. Drill.the.holes.and.secure.the.bracket. continued
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Installation
Installation
Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s battery connection to determine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (positive is the larger of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the chassis. Note
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. .Plug.power.cable.into.back.of.unit.marked. “Power”...Be.sure.to.observe.polarity.markings.
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. .Mount.the.microphone. bracket.on.either.side. of.the.unit.(driver’s.left). using.two.screws.supplied..Bracket.should.be. placed.under.the.dash.. so.microphone.is.readily. accessible.
Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left on accidentally, and also permits operating the unit without running the engine. 4
Note In positive ground vehicles the red wire goes to the chassis and the black wire is connected to the ignition switch.
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Note When connected to an accessory fuse, unit will self test the emergency weather alert automatically when ignition is turned on. Turns itself on & off.
Note If microphone is not connected, audio will not be heard at speaker.
. .Connect.the.black.lead.to.the.negative.side. of.the.vehicle..This.is.usually.the.chassis..Any. convenient.location.with.a.good.electrical. contact.(remove.paint).may.be.used..
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. .In.a.negative.grounded.vehicle,.connect.the. red.lead.of.the.DC.power.cord.to.an.accessory. 12.volt.fuse.
..Attach.the.4-pin.microphone.cable.to.. receptacle.on.front.of.unit.and.install.unit.. in.bracket.securely. 5 12/17/10 1:51 PM
Antennas
Ignition Noise Interference
CB Antenna
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.maxiNote mum.power.output..Cobra.loaded.type.antenna. For optimum performance in models.are.highly.recommended.for.most.instalpassenger cars the ideal anten- lations..For models with Weather Feature (WX), na location is on the center of a Dual Band (Center Load/Base Load) antenna the roof. Second choice is on the is recommended..Consult.your.Cobra.dealer.for. center of the trunk. further.details,.or.call.773.889.3087.and.speak.to.a. Cobra.representative.. Note Because many newer trucks feature fiberglass door skins, the outside mirror must be grounded to the chassis via a ground strap, if the antenna is mounted on the mirror bracket.
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.background.noise.does.not.present.a.serious.problem.. Also,.when.extremely.low.level.signals.are.being. received,.the.transceiver.may.be.operated.with. the.vehicle’s.engine.turned.off..The.unit.requires. very.little.current.and.therefore.will.not.significantly.discharge.the.vehicle’s.battery. Even.though.the.Cobra.29.LX.has.an.automatic. noise.limiter,.in.some.installations.ignition.interference.may.be.high.enough.to.make.good.communications.impossible..Many.possibilities.exist. and.variations.between.vehicles.require.. different.solutions..Consult.your.Cobra.dealer.or. a.2-way.radio.technician.for.help.in.locating.the. source.of.a.severe.noise.
Note 3-way Combination Antennas are also available which allow operation of all three bands (AM-FM & 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 773889-3087 for further information.
.1 A . .standard.antenna.connector.is.provided.. on.the.transceiver.for.easy.connection.
Marine Installation The.transceiver.will.not.operate.at.maximum.. efficiency.in.a.boat.without.a.ground.plate,. (unless.it.has.a.steel.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..
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Operation
Operation
Turning On
Turning On
Setting Channel Selector
Setting Channel Selector
Make.sure.the.power.cord,.antenna.and.microphone.are.connected.to.their.proper.connectors. before.starting..
NB/ANL
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF
S/RF SWR CAL
OFF
3
CAL
SQ
TX RX
RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
3
3
SIG 1
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
MIN
M
E
Note PU SH EN TE NU
MEM
Press CB/WX/PA to select CB, weather channels or PA (public address) modes.
WX !
R
RF GA
MIN
. .Select.one.of.forty.channels.and.adjust.. volume..The.selected.channel.(1.through. 40).will.be.indicated.by.the.readout.directly. above.the.channel.selector.knob
.1 R . otate.the.On/Off Volume.knob.clockwise.to. turn.unit.on.and.adjust.to.a.normal.listening. level.
NB /ANL
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF
S/RF SWR CAL
OFF
CAL
SQ
SCAN
TX
CB /WX/
3
SIG 1
PA
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN U P TE
MEM
MIN
2
8
DIM ESC
WX !
R
RF GAIN
MIN
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CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
RX
RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
3
DELTA TUNE
MAX
T BACK
SWR CAL
OFF
. .Press.the.CB/PA/WX.button.to.change.modes..
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Operation Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
Operation Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
PUSH & HOLD
SWR.calibration.is.done.to.properly.adjust.the. length.of.the.antenna.and.to.monitor.the.quality. of.the.coaxial.cable.and.all.RF.connections. This.calibration.is.critical.in.order.to.achieve.optimum.performance.
Note
NB /ANL
2
SWR 1.5 S/ RF
3
RX
RF 3
SIG 1
SWR /CAL
VOL
SQ
5 79 +30dB M
DYNAMIKE
EN
U SH EN U P TE
MEM R
3 NB /ANL
OFF
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
MIN S/ RF
S/RF SWR CAL
. 1 Select.channel.20.SWR/CAL
VOL
OFF
3
CAL M
RF
SQ
. Push and hold.mic.button. SCAN
TX
CB /WX/
3
SIG 1
PA
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
E
PU SH EN TE NU
R
RF GAIN
MIN
MIN
Press.SWR/CAL button.to.select.CAL.
CH 9/ 19
Note The reading will be slightly higher on Channels 1 and 40 compared to Channel 20.
MEM SCAN
RX
4
2
Calibration must be made in an open area (never in a garage). Vehicle doors must be closed. No one should be standing near the antenna. (See your antenna directions for more complete information).
CAL
DELTA TUNE
MAX
T BACK
DIM ESC
SWR CAL
OFF
. .While.holding.mic. button.adjust.the. SWR CAL.knob.so. the.meter.swings. to.the.CAL.mark.on. the.meter.(located. on.the.right).. continued
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Operation
Operation
Calibrate for SWR continued
S/RF
To Receive
RX 5 79 +30dB
3
SIG 1
SWR/CAL
When switched to SWR mode the meter reading 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.
CAL
RF
SWR
VOL
3
2
SWR 1.5
Note
Selecting A Channel
Selecting A Channel
NB/ANL
SQ
M
DYNAMIKE
OFF
EN
RX
F U SH EN U P TE
3
SIG 1
MEM
5 79 +30dB
R
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN U P TE
MEM R
RF GAIN
M
MIN
MIN
MIN
5
6
. .Release.the.PTT.button,.press.and.release.the. S/RF-SWR CAL.button.to.the.SWR.position.. Then.press.the.PTT.button.to.read.the.SWR. reading.
.
. .Repeat.the.same.steps.two.through.five.on. Channel.1.and.40..This.will.check.SWR.for.all. channels.
S-Meter
To Receive
S-Meter
Swings.proportionately.to.strength.of.incoming. signal.when.receiving. SWR 1.5
2
S/RF
S/RF SWR CAL
OFF
SQ
S/RF
CAL
2
3
CAL
RX
3
SIG 1
DYNAMIKE
MIN
SIG 1
5 79 +30dB M
E
PU SH EN TE NU
MEM
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5 79 +30dB
W
R
VOL
SQ
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN U P
MIN
1 1
RF
RX
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
3
MAX
Unit.should.be.in.CB.mode..Rotate.channel selector.clockwide.or.counter-clockwise.to. select.desired.channel.
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NB/ANL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
DEL
..Rotate.the.On/Off Volume.knob.clockwise.. The.RX.icon.will.be.displayed.
...The.S/RF-SWR-CAL.switch.must.be.in.the.S/RF. setting.to.read.the.meter.
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Operation To Transmit
Operation To Transmit
Setting ® Dynamike
Setting Dynamike® This.controls.the.microphone.sensitivity.. (outgoing.audio.level).
Caution!
NB /ANL
Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting.
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NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, could cause damage to the transmitter.
S/ RF
S/RF SWR CAL
1
. .Select.desired.channel.
Transmit
PUSH & HOLD
OFF
CAL
SQ
TX RX
RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
3
3
SIG 1
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN U P TE
M R
MIN
.3 I.nitially,.set.fully.clockwise.so.that.maximum. voice.volume.is.available..Dynamike.may. have.to.be.reduced.in.some.conditions.
.2 P . ush and hold.mic.button.to.transmit.. Transmitter.is.now.activated..When.transmitting,.hold.the.microphone.two.inches.from. your.mouth.and.speak.in.a.clear,.normal.voice.. Release.to.receive. 14 29LX_MANL_vC.indd 14-15
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Operation
Operation
Menu Mode
Using.the.clock,.alarm.and.countdown.functions. To.set.the.clock,.press.Menu/Enter.knob.and. select.Set Clock..
Used.to.program.special.features..Menu/Enter. knob.is.used.to.move.cursor.to.desired.feature.. to.program.. NB /ANL
Note Use Dim/Escape button to exit from any routine back to CB standby mode.
S/ RF
S/RF SWR CAL
VOL
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
CAL
SET CLOCK ALARM CLOCK SET COUNT DOWN
TX RX
RF 3
SIG 1
SWR/CAL
SQ
5 79 +30dB M
DYNAMIKE
EN
U
OFF
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
S/ RF
S/RF SWR CAL
CAL
SQ
5 79 +30dB
3
SIG 1
DYNAMIKE
S/RF SWR CAL
EN
OFF
S/RF SWR CAL
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
SQ
3
2
CAL
S/RF
MIN 5 79 +30dB
3
M
DYNAMIKE
WX !
M
S/RF SWR CAL
MIN
OFF
SWR/CAL U SH EN U P TE
VOL 2
VOL
OFF
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SQ
U SH EN U P TE
OFF
SIG MEM
R
WX !
Level.5:
3
EXIT
TX
OFF 3
SIG 1
MINMIN
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
E
U
CB /W S/RF PA SWR PU SH EN CALT E R
CH 9/ 19 SWR
MEM
WX !
3
1 SIG SWR
CAL RF GAIN
3
PA
T BACK
CAL
SCAN TX
RX OFF /WX/ CB
DELTA TUNE CH 9/ 19
DYNAMIKE
PA
M
EN
X/ CB /WMAX
PA
DIM ESC
OFF
MEM
DIM
ESC
Note
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN CB /WX
/
PA
DIM ESC
WX !
R
Setting the Alarm RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
Your.29.LX.can.be.utilized.as.an.alarm.clock... To.set.the.alarm,.press.Menu/Enter.knob.and. SWR select.Set Alarm.. CAL
SWR CAL
DIM
ESC
MAX
MIN
CH 9/ 19
SET CLOCK ALARM CLOCK SET COUNT DOWN
DIM ESC
T BACK P USWR S H EN CAL U
MEM SCAN
MIN
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
5 79 +30dB
SCAN
SQ
TE
MEM
OFF
SCAN
Setting the Alarm
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN CB /WX
PA
/
DIM ESC
WX !
R Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.to.select.Set SWR RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK Alarm Time..Follow.instructions.above.for.setting.CAL the.alarm.time.and.AM.or.PM.
WX !
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
OFF
MIN
CB /WX/
DELTA TUNE
MIN 1.5 2
CONTRAST RADIO CHECK MAX MIN DIM RF SETTINGS ESC
T BACK
VOL
MEM SCAN
WX !
R
16
MIN
MEM
SCAN NB/ANL ANL MEM SCAN
OFF MEM
E
PU SH EN TE NU
M SCAN
TONES DYNAMIKE WX ALERT DIM WX ALERT SCAN ESC
SWR RF GAIN CAL Level.4:
MAX
PU SH EN TE NU
5 79 +30dB
T BACK
SWR/CAL RFDYNAMIKE GAIN DELTA TUNE
SQ CAL
M
EN
RX
R
OFFX/
+30dB
RX
RF
SWR/CAL
PA
3 2 CAL TX WX AUTO SCAN RX COLOR S/RF DISPLAY RF MINMIN MAX S/ RF SWR CAL BRIGHTNESS 3 5 79 1
EN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF
CB /WX/
/
PA
SCAN
SET AM-PM 11:30 PM EXIT
TX
CH 9/ 19
SCAN
DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA NB /ANLTUNE
NB/ANL
OFF
EN
CAL
VOLMEM SCAN SQKEY
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
TX RX
SIG 1
MEM
R
SQ Level.3:.
NB/ANL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
TE
VOL
NB /ANL
S/ RF
S/RF
SWR/CAL U SH EN U P
M
3 2 CAL TX SET CLOCK RX ALARM CLOCK RF SET COUNT DOWN 3 5 79 1 SIG +30dB
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
TX RX
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
3
SIG 1
Level.2:
SWR/CAL
Note Use Dim/Escape button to exit MEM WX ! PU SH EN TE 12:00R PM.will.appear.in.the.display.and.the.hours. from any routine back to CB SWR standby mode. RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK will.flash..Rotate.Menu/Enter knob.clockwise.to. CB /WX
continuously. Once.the.minutes.are.set,.AM.or.PM.will.then. flash..Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.select.AM. or.PM.and.press.to.set.or.scroll.down.to.EXIT.and. press.to.return.to.main.menu.
ANL Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.feature.to.be. S/RF RF programmed. S/ RF
Level.1:.
Note Normal display will appear if clock has not yet been set.
The.minutes.will.then.flash..Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob. The clock should be connected again.to.select.desired.minutes.and.press.to.set.. to constant 12V to run MAX MIN OFF
NB /ANL
NB/ANL
SCAN MEM SCAN
select.desired.hour.and.press.to.set..
MIN
SWR CAL
CH 9/ 19
CAL
Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.to.navigate. menu.levels..
NB /ANL
Setting the Clock
Setting the Clock
Menu Mode
T BACK
MIN
MAX
OFF
SWR CAL
MIN
MAX
OFF
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Operation
Operation Setting the Alarm continued
ANL
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 Note ANL
CAL
RX Default snooze time length S/RF RF is 10 minutes. SWR CAL 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB Note /CAL U EN Press Dim/Escape buttonMto VOL SQreturn to DYNAMIKE CB standby mode.
RF
PU SH EN
S/RF SWR CAL
OFF
CAL
SQ
5 79 +30dB
3
M
DYNAMIKE
ESC
WX !
EN
U SH EN U P TE
MEM
MEM SCAN CB /WX
WX !
NB/ANL
SQ
5 79 +30dB U EN
DYNAMIKE
PU SH EN T
MEM
VOL
2
SQ
3
S/RF
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VOL OFFSQ MIN
MAX
DYNAMIKE MIN
S/RF
1
M
MINMIN
EN
SCAN
19 RF POWER OUTPUT FAILDIM
U SH EN U P TE
CB /WX/
PA
ESC
MEM
RX
U EN
2
PU SH EN T
MEM E3R
2 ANTENNA PASS RF
SQ
CAL
TX RXRF GAIN
DYNAMIKE RF GAIN
MAX
MIN
SCAN
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN CB /WX/
PA
WX !
CH 9/ 19
3 SCAN ANTENNA MEMDELTA SCAN
TUNE
FAILDIM
T BACK
DIM
PA
SWR CAL
SCAN
M
EN
U SH EN U P TE
R
CB /WX/
PA
DIM ESC
WX !
SWR RF GAIN CAL
DELTA TUNEMAXT BACK MIN
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
ESC
MEM
ESC
ESC
CB /WX/
3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB MEM WX !
SWR/CAL U SH EN U P TE EN R M
OFF
DIM
Note SWR Press button to T BACKDim/Escape CAL return to CB standby mode. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter button pressed, testing is OFF complete. Unit will return to CB Standby mode.
WX !
R
MAX
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
CB /WX/
PRESS PTT TO CHECK ANTENNA
TX
S/RF SWR CAL
VOL
CH 9/
SCAN
MEM SCAN
PA
3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB MEM WX !
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 M ANL
DYNAMIKE RX
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.On/Off.and. S/RF RF M SWR DELTASWR TUNE T BACK CAL exit.to.main.menu.. RF GAIN CAL 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB ER
18 MIN
CAL
3
SWR Test 3- DYNAMIKE Antenna Mismatch Warning:.Press SQ RF GAIN DELTA TUNE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL Push-to-Talk .button.to.check.antenna/radio.for. proper.matching..
OFF
ESC CAL TX
SWR/CAL
OFF
3
CH 9/ 19
SCAN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
WX !
2
S/RF RF SWR MEM SCAN CAL 3 5 79 SIG 1 DIM NB/ANL +30dB CB /WX/ PA
NB/ANL
3
S/RF SWR CAL
VOL
DYNAMIKE
ANL
3 2 CAL TX RF POWER OUTPUT RX RF PASS
SWR/CAL U SH EN U P TE EN R M
OFF
S/ RF SET KEY TONES ON SWR /CAL OFF
TX
RF
SQ
SWR/CAL
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise. to.Set Key Tones..Press.Menu/Enter.to.set.Key. NB /ANL OFF MIN Tones.On/Off. NB/ANL SWR 1.5 RX
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
S/RF
Key Tones Mode On and Off VOL
Note Press Dim/Escape 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 button to return to CB mode.CAL ANL
VOL
MAX
MIN
NB/ANL
SIG 1
Note Press Push-To-Talk within 10 seconds or unit will go to the next test. Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB standby mode. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter button pressed, go to 3rd test.
ESC
NB/ANL
Key Tones Mode
SWR/CAL
3
1
DIM
/
PA
R Follow.instructions.in.Setting the Clock section. SWR RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL (page.17).to.set.count.down.hour.and.. 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL TX minutes..Once.desired.count.down.time.is.. ANL RX S/RF RF selected,.press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.set. SWR CAL and.return.to.the.standby.menu. 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB
MIN
S/RF SWR CAL
2
Test 2- RF Power Output:.Confirms.3.3.to.4.Watt. output.level..Once.Push-to-Talk.button.is.pressed,. Pass.or.Fail.will.be.displayed.if.level.is.outside.limits.
S/RF
S/RF
1
CH 9/ 19
SCAN
SET CLOCK SET ALARM SET COUNT DOWN
TX
RX Dim/Escape button to return to CB standby mode.
SIG 1
DIM
/
PA
To.set.the.count.down.timer,.press.Menu/Enter. knob.and.select.Set Count Down..
RF Press
AL
VOL
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 Note ANL
CB /WX
Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB standby mode. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter button pressed, unit goes to 2nd test.
Setting the Count Down Timer
Setting the Count Down Timer
L
MEM
MEM SCAN
R Enter.desired.snooze.time.(from.1.to.60.minutes).. SWR RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL Select.Enter.to.exit,.return.to.Set.Snooze.or.Alarm. Length..Select.Alarm.Length.to.set.alarm.duration. (from.10.to.300.seconds)..Pressing.Menu/Enter. knob.returns.unit.to.exit,.Set.Snooze.or.Alarm. MAX MIN OFF Length.
Note Default alarm length is 60 seconds and is set in MIN 10 second increments.
OFF
TE
Allows.testing.of.important.radio.functions. Test 1- Battery Level:.Confirms.that.battery. voltage.level.is.between.10.8.V.to.15.8.V..If.in.that. range,.it.is.“PASS”..Outside.of.that.range,.either. FAIL.LOW”.or.“FAIL.HIGH”.will.be.displayed..Press. Menu/Enter.knob.to.advance.to.next.test.
CH 9/ 19
SCAN
EXIT SET SNOOZE ALARM LENGTH
TX
Radio Check Mode
Radio Check Mode
Once.alarm.settings.are.complete,.rotate.Menu/Enter. knob.clockwise.to.Set Snooze and.press.to.select..
19
OFFDELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR CAL
OFF
OFF
MIN
OFF
MINMIN
MAX
OFF
MIN
MAX
OFF
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Operation
Operation
Setting Display Color Mode Setting Display Color Mode 1
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.Set Brightness
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.scroll.down.to.select. Display Color.. NB/ANL
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF
S/RF SWR CAL
3
2CAL
RF 3
SIG 1
SWR/CAL
WX AUTO SCAN DISPLAY COLOR BRIGHTNESS
TX RX
5 79 +30dB EN
VOL
SQ
U SH EN U P TE
MEM
SCAN
CH 9/ 19
CB /WX/
MAX
MIN
ESC
SWR CAL
OFF
Rotating.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.changes.the. display.color.from.green.to.blue.to.amber.to.red. then.back.to.green.. NB/ANL
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 4 CAL TX Select EXITANL to return to RX S/RF S/RF RF main menu. SWRPress Dim/Escape CAL 3 5 79 1 +30dB button to returnSIG to CB mode. SWR/CAL
U SH EN U P TE EN R
VOL
OFF
SQ
DYNAMIKE
TURN CH KNOB TO SET COLOR EXIT MEM
SCAN
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN CB /WX/
PA
MIN
DIM ESC
WX !
M Press.Menu/Enter.knob.or.escape.button.again. RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK to.exit.routine...
MIN
Note Exit will return to menu mode. ESC will exit and return to CB Standby.
WX !
R
MIN
Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.to.Select Brightness..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select. Day-Bright..Turn.Menu/Enter.clockwise.to. increase.brightness.and.turn.counter-clockwise.to. decrease.brightness..
DIM
PA
3 OFF
Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest brightness levels, 1 error beep will be heard.
MEM SCAN
M Press.and.release.Menu/Enter to.set.the.color. RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK
DYNAMIKE
Setting Brightness Mode
Setting Brightness Mode
MAX
OFF
SWR CAL
Note To select day or night levels, press and release Dim/Escape button once levels are set.
To.set.the.day.bright.level,.turn.the.Menu/Enter. knob.clockwise.to.a.desired.setting.and.then. press.Menu/Enter. To.set.the.Night-Dim level,. repeat.instructions.above.then.select.Night-Dim.
Note To toggle from day to night settings, see page 24.
TURN CH KNOB TO SET LEVEL Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine..
Setting Contrast Mode Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise.to. select.Set Contrast...Press.Menu/Enter.knob. again.and.rotate.clockwise.to.increase.contrast,. counter-clockwise.to.decrease.contrast.. Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.set.contrast..
TURN CH KNOB TO SET CONTRAST
Setting Contrast Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest contrast levels, 1 error beep will be heard.
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine.. 20 29LX_MANL_vC.indd 20-21
21
Weather Auto Scan 12/17/10 1:51 PM
Operation Weather Information Note If you wish to receive a listing of NOAA ‘Weather Radio Transmitter locations, contact your nearest National Weather Service Office. Service Office, or write to: National Weather Service (Attn: W/OM11) NOAA Silver Springs, MD 20910. For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load/baseload).
Operation Weather Alert What You Should Know About Weather
Weather Alert Scan
The.unit.will.continually.scan.all.10.WX.channels.for. 1050.Hz.tone..If.the.tone.is.detected.the.unit.will. If.threatening.weather.is.nearby,.the.National. activate.WX.mode.on.the.channel.with.the.tone.. Weather.Service.may.broadcast.a.10.second.alert. Default.state.is.Off..Go.to.Menu.mode.to.choose. tone..This.tone.will.be.heard.through.the.CB,. On/Off.(see.page.22): even.if.the.CB/WX.Control.is.in.the.CB.mode.or. the.unit.is.turned.off.. NB/ANL CH 9/ This.enables.you.to.monitor.CB.frequencies.and. 3 SCAN CAL TX SWR 1.5 2 19 still.be.warned.by.the.National.Weather.Service. MEM SCAN S/RF 163.275 S/RF RF DIM Emergency.Alert..When.you.hear.the.alert,.press. CB /WX/ PA ESC 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB the.CB/WX/PA.button.in.the.WX.mode..You. SWR /CAL WX ! U SH EN U P TE EN R M will.then.be.able.to.hear.the.Weather.Warning. SWR VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL Broadcast. Your.29.LX.has.a.special.auto.squelch.circuit. for.weather.transmission.which.disables.your. MIN OFF MAX OFF MIN squelch.control.
Weather Auto Scan
If.active.while.in.CB.or.PA.mode,.will.determine. if.the.present.WX.channel.is.active..If.the.present. WX.channel.is.not.active,.will.search.for.the.strongest.WX.channel.and.auto.change.to.that.channel.. Default.is.off..Go.to.Menu.mode.to.choose.on/off. (see.page.22).
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Weather Channels What is Weather Radio? NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of the U.S. Department of Commerce. 380 NWR stations are in operation by the U.S. Government in addition to several NWR stations that are maintained by private interest groups. The capability is to supplement warnings by sirens and by commercial radio and television. The 10 National Weather Channels provide full coverage to keep you informed of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Operation
Operation
Note 3 CAL SWR 1.5 2 Press NB/ANL Dim/Escape ANL buttonS/RF to return to CB mode. S/RF RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
3
SIG 1
SQ
NB /ANL
WX ALERT IS OFF ON S/ RF OFF
TX RX
5 79 +30dB M
E
PU SH EN TE NU
MEM
CH 9/ SCAN 19 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 MEM SCAN ANL X/ DIM S/RF CB /WRF SWRPA ESC CAL 3 SIG 1
NB /ANL SWR /CAL
R
2
3
SWR CAL
Setting Weather Alert ScanSWR /CAL
3
SIG 1
Note If an alert is detected the unit NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 will activate WX mode on3 the CAL TX ANL RX channelS/RF withRFthe alert. Use S/RF SWR Menu/Enter knob to select CAL 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB SWR/CAL On/Off and press to set. NU
MAX
NB/ANL
3
M
E
NB /ANL
CH 9/
3
PU SH EN
TE
MEM
SWR /CAL
R
SIG 1 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
2
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise.to.WX Auto Scan..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.On/Off.
CAL
SWR/CAL
VOL
OFF
3
SIG 1
SQ
DYNAMIKE
.
RX
M
EN
OFF VOL
OFF AUTO SCN IS OFF ON OFF
TX
SIG
U SH EN U P TE
OFF SQ
SCAN
MINDYNAMIKE
CH 9/ MIN 19
SCAN
CB /WX/
PA
SCAN T BACK
MEM SCAN CB /WX/
PA
EN
U SH EN U P TE
MEM R
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
WX !
SOFTWARE VER RF GAIN DELTA TUNE GO TO DEFAULT
Software Version/Factory Settings
DIM ESC
CH 9/ 19
SWR CAL
DIM ESC
WX ! MAX
MIN
OFF
M SWR To.restore.default.settings,.Press.Menu/Enter. RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL knob.again..Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise. to.select.Settings then.Go To Default..
CAL
MAXVER MIN SOFTWARE GO TO DEFAULT
TX
M
E
MEM
ER
PU SH EN TE NU
WX !
RESTORE DEFAULT DELTA TUNE YES RF GAIN NO MEM
CB /WX/
DIM
SCAN
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
T BACK
CB /WX/
PA
Note Default display color is green.
ESC
SWR CAL
DIM
ESC
WX !
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.restore.default. E R M MIN RF GAIN MAX DELTA TUNE TOFF BACK settings..Choose.NO.to.maintain.present. setting.with.no.change. MIN
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
PA
RX +30dB
SCAN OFF
MAX
SWR CAL
OFF
MEM SCAN CB /WX/
PA
DIM ESC
MEM R
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR
CAL Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.On/Off.and.exit. to.main.menu... MIN
MIN
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SWR
Setting Weather Auto MAX Scan MIN
5 79 +30dB
R
RX
5 79 +30dB 3 CAL TX N U P U S H E N T
Setting Weather Auto Scan CAL
MEM
CB /WX/
SWR /CAL
NB/ANL
M TX
U SH EN U P TE
RX
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE BACK VOL TSQ DYNAMIKE CAL S/ RF Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.On/Off.and.exit. S/RF RF SWR to.main.menu... CAL 3 5 79 1
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL Press Dim/Escape S/RF RF buttonS/RF to return to CB mode. SWR
CAL
5 79 +30dB
NoteVOL SQ DYNAMIKE Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB mode. MIN
EN
OFF
SCAN 1.519 2 SWR MIN WX! SCN IS OFFOFF NB/ANL ANL MEM SCAN ON S/ RF S/RF RF DIM SWR PA OFF ESC NB /ANL CAL 3
CONTRAST RADIO CHECK SETTINGS
TX
5 79 +30dB
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise.to. OFF MIN VOL SQ DYNAMIKE WX Alert Scan..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select. On/Off.. MIN
MIN
OFF
CAL
RX
SWR SWR 1.5 RF GAIN DELTA TUNE NB/ANL T BACK Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.On/Off.and.exit. CAL VOLANL SQ DYNAMIKE S/ RF to.main.menu.. S/RF RF
DYNAMIKE
Setting Weather Alert Scan OFF
Displays.current.software.version.and.returns. unit.to.original.factory.settings..To.view.software. version,.rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.to. select.Settings then Software Version..
Turns.WX.Alert.On/Off...Default.is.Off.. Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.Set WX Alert.. If.Weather.is.On,.WX.Alert.Icon.will.be.displayed..
NB/ANL
SWR CAL
Software Version/Factory Settings
Setting Weather Alert Mode
Weather Alert Mode
MAX
OFF
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Operation
Operation Set.first.channel..Press.and.hold.Scan/MemScan. button..Memory.icon.will.appear..Select.second. channel,.press.and.hold.Scan/MemScan.button. again.until.Memory.icon.appears..Repeat.above. steps.to.enter.up.to.10.channels.in.memory. CH 9/ SCAN
NB/ANL
Note
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
The RF noise blanker is very effective in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference.
S/ RF
S/RF
3
CAL
SIG 1
SQ
3
CB /WX/
PA
5 79 +30dB
S/RF M
1
The radio should be squelched before scan features are activated. Note
MEM SCAN
NB/ANL
DYNAMIKE
Note
19
TX RX
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
2
Program Memory Channels
Program Memory Channels
NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker / Noise Limiter) Button Automatic Noise Limiter) Button
U EN
3 2 1.5 MEM NB/ANL WX ! CAL TX P U S H E SWR NT ANL ER RX S/RF RF RF GAIN SWR CAL 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB
DELTA TUNE
. .When.switched.to.ANL.the.Automatic.Noise. Limiter.is.activated..This.helps.reduce.noise. VOL SQ DYNAMIKE created.by.the.vehicle’s.electronics. MAX MIN OFF MIN . .When.switched.to.NB/ANL.mode.the.RF.Noise. Blanker.is.also.activated,.providing.increased. OFF MIN noise.filtration. . .When.switched.to.OFF.mode.all.noise. 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL TX ANL filtration.will.be.turned.off. RX S/RF SWR/CAL
M
E
PU SH EN TE NU
DIM ESC
T BACK
Keying the microphone will stop the scan feature.
CH 9/ 19
SCAN MEM SCAN
SWR CAL
Note
DIM
CB /WX/
PA
ESC
MEM R
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
OFF
MIN
MAX
If more than 10 channels are attempted to be programmed, 3 error beeps will be heard and “Memory Full” will be displayed for 10 seconds or until any button is pushed.
SWR CAL
T BACK
OFF
NB/ANL
S/RF
RF Gain Control
SWR CAL
RF Gain Control
RF
VOL
3
SIG 1
SWR/CAL
SQ
The.RF.Gain.is.used.to.optimize.reception.in. strong.or.weak.signal.areas.. OFF
M
E
PU SH EN TE NU
MEM
1
ESC
WX !
R
RF GAIN
MIN
Note
DIM
CB /WX/
PA
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
CH 9/ 19
SCAN MEM SCAN
DELTA TUNE
SWR CAL
T BACK
. .Pressing.the.Scan/Memory Scan.button. MAX MIN OFF toggles.from.Off.to.Scan All Channels.to. Memory Channel Only Scan.and.back.to.Off..
NB /ANL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
Note
S/ RF
The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in weak signal areas.
S/RF SWR CAL
1
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3
CAL
SQ
SIG 1
3
Rotate.the.RF.Gain.knob.counterclockwise.to. reduce.gain.in.strong.signal.areas..In.weak.. OFF MIN signal.areas.turn.clockwise.to.increase.gain.
.
M
EN
CH 9/ 19
Note If in WX mode the unit will scan Weather channels.
MEM SCAN CB /WX/
PA
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
SCAN
TX RX
RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
2
To remove a channel from memory, go to the unwanted memory channel then press and hold the scan button until the MEM icon turns off.
U SH EN U P TE
. .
MEM
ESC
WX !
R
RF GAIN
2
DIM
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR CAL
. Press.Dim/Escape.button.to.end.Scan.and.. MIN OFF MAX . return.to.CB.mode. 27 12/17/10 1:51 PM
Operation
Operation
Scan CB Channels
Setting Squelch
Scan CB Channels
Setting Squelch
To.scan.all.40.CB.channels,.the.unit.must.be. squelched..Press.and.release.Scan/Mem Scan. button.once.
Squelch.is.the.“control.gate”.for.incoming.signals..
Gate closed STRONG SIGNALS
S/RF
S/RF SWR CAL
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
CAL
RX
RF
SWR/CAL
SQ DYNAMIKE Scan Memory Channels
M
VOL
OFF
U EN
PU SH EN
TE
CB /WX
/
Scan Memory Channels RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
To.scan.memory.channels,.press.and.release. Scan/Mem Scan.button.twice. MAX
MIN
MEDIUM SIGNALS
DIM ESC
R
MIN
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
PA
5 79 +30dB
3
SIG 1
SCAN
CB SCAN 27.405
TX
WEAK SIGNALS
SWR CAL
1
. .Full.clockwise.rotation.closes.the.gate. allowing.only.very.strong.signals.to.enter..
NOISE
G AT E C L O S E D
NB/ANL
OFF
NB/ANL
S/RF
S/RF SWR CAL
CAL
SQ
M
DYNAMIKE
Dimmer Control
CH 9/ 19
Gate open
MEM SCAN CB /WX
/
PA
5 79 +30dB
3
SIG 1
SCAN
CB MEM SCAN 27.405
TX RX
RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
DIM ESC
STRONG SIGNALS
MEM
U SH EN U P TE EN R
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
Dimmer Control
T BACK
SWR CAL
MEDIUM SIGNALS
NB /ANL
S/RF SWR CAL
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
OFF
SQ
3
CAL
MIN
SCAN
TX
MIN
RX
CB /WX/
3
SIG 1
PA
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
MIN
M
E
PU SH EN TE NU
.1 . 28
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MEM
CH 9/ 19
MAX MEM SCAN ESC
WX !
2
R
RF GAIN
WEAK SIGNALS
OFF DIM
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR CAL
.Press.Dim/Esc.button.to.toggle.between.day. and.night.settings.. See.setting.instructions.on.page.21. MIN OFF MAX
. .Full.counterclockwise.rotation.opens.the.“gate”. allowing.all.signals.in..
NOISE
G AT E OPEN
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL
OFF S/ RF
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Operation
Operation
Setting Squelch Continued
External Speaker
Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS)
External Speaker
The.external.speaker.jack.is.used.for.remote. receiver.monitoring.
STRONG SIGNALS
Note The external speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4.0 watts. When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is automatically disconnected. See accessory page 41.
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
G AT E
NOISE
3
. .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. 1
S/RF Meter
S/RF Meter
. .Connect.an.external.speaker.to.the.external. speaker.jack.on.the.rear.panel..
Note Cobra external speakers are rated at 10 watts.
This.meter.swings.proportionately.to.the.RF. output.(outgoing.signal).while.transmitting..
1
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. .The.S/RF-SWR-CAL.button.must.be.in.the. S/RF.mode. 31 12/17/10 1:51 PM
Operation
Operation
PA (Public Address)
PA (Public Address)
PUSH & HOLD
Note Speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4.0 watts. Note The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback.
1
Note
. .Connect.an.external.PA.speaker.to.the.PA.jack. on.the.rear.panel..
Activity on the CB channel will be heard through the PA speakNB/ANL er. Adjust Volume Control to a 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL normalANL listening level. S/RF
S/RF
CB /WX/
3
SIG 1
OFF
SQ
PA
5 79 +30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN U P TE
R
RF GAIN
MIN
MIN
2
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.P . ush and hold.microphone.button.and.speak. in.a.normal.voice..Your.voice.will.now.transmit. on.the.PA.speaker.
4
. .Adjust.PA.speaker.volume.with.the. Dynamike®.control.
CH 9/ 19
MEM SCAN
RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
SCAN
3
DELTA TUNE
MAX
T BACK
DIM ESC
SWR CAL
OFF
. Press CB/WX/PA.button.to.select.PA.
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Home And Office Set-Up Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current)
Temporary Mobile Set-Up
Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) To.operate.your.transceiver.from.home.or.office. you.will.need.a.13.2.volt.DC.Power.Pack.rated.at. a.minimum.of.2.amps,.and.a.properly.installed. base.station.antenna..
+
Warning! Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120V AC.
2
. .Plug.power.cable.into.back.of.unit.marked. “Power”...Be.sure.to.observe.polarity.markings.
3
. .Connect.properly.installed.and.matched.base. station.antenna.
—
Temporary Mobile Operation
Note
For.temporary.mobile.operation.you.may.want. to.purchase.an.optional.cigarette.lighter.adapter. from.your.COBRA.dealer..This.adapter.and.a. magnetic.mount.antenna.allow.you.to.quickly. “install”.your.transceiver.for.temporary.use..
For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1.773.889.3087.
Temporary Mobile Set-Up
. 1 S. imply.connect.the.red.(+).and.black.(-).. leads.of.the.transceiver.to.the.corresponding. terminals.of.the.power.pack.
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How Your CB Can Serve You
How Your CB Can Serve You •. •. •. •. •. •. •. •. •.
A Few Rules You Should Know
Channel 9 Emergency Messages
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 .
Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14.
Warn.of.traffic.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
. . . . .
.When.transmitting.an.emergency,.you.should. request.a.“REACT.BASE”.and.provide.the.CB.. distress.data.(called.CLIP):..
C. L. I. P.
all.Sign. ocation. njuries. roblem.
Identify yourself...... Be exact. Number. Type. Trapped? Give details and help needed.
The.FCC.gives.these.examples.of.permitted.and. prohibited.messages.for.channel.9...These.are. only.guidelines.and.not.all-inclusive:
Permitted
Example Message
Yes. . No. .
“Tornado.sighted.six.miles.north.. . of.town.” “Post.number.10... .No.tornado.sighted.”
Yes. . No.
“Out.of.gas.on.I-95.at.mile.. . marker.211.” “Out.of.gas.in.my.driveway.”
Yes. . . No.
“Four.car.accident.on.I-94.at.. . Exit.11...Send.police.and.. . ambulance.” “Traffic.moving.smoothly.on.I-94.”
Yes. . . No. . . .
“Weather.Bureau.has.issued.. . thunderstorm.warning.... . Bring.sailboat.into.port.” “Attention.motorists... . Weather.Bureau.advises.snow.. . tomorrow.will.accumulate.. . 4.to.6.inches.”
Yes. . No. .
. “Fire.in.building.at.539.Main,.. . . Evanston.”..... . “Halloween.patrol.number.3.... . . All.quiet.”
Transmit.CLIP.repeatedly.so.any.monitor.can.assist. 36 29LX_MANL_vC.indd 36-37
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How Your CB Can Serve You 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.for.us? 10-19......Return.to.base 10-20......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
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Code Meaning 10-29. Time.is.up.for.contact 10-30.. Does.not.conform.to.FCC.rules 10-33......Emergency.traffic... 10-34. Trouble.at.this.station 10-35......Confidential.information 10-36......Correct.time.is 10-37......Wrecker.needed.at 10-38......Ambulance.needed . 10-39......Message.delivered 10-41......Turn.to.channel 10-42......Traffic.accident.at 10-43......Traffic.tie.up.at 10-44......Have.a.message.for 10-45......All.units.within.range.please.report. . 10-50......Break.channel 10-60......What.is.next..message.number? 10-62......Unable.to.copy..Use.phone 10-63..... Net.directed.to 10-64......Net.clear 10-65......Awaiting.your.next.message/assignment . 10-67......All.units.comply 10-70......Fire.at 10-71......Proceed,..transmission.in.sequence 10-77..... Negative.contact 10-81. Reserve.hotel.room.for 10-82. Reserve.room.for 10-85. My.address.is 10-91. Talk.closer.to.mic 10-93......Check.my.frequency.on.this.channel 10-94. Give.me.a.long.count 10-99......Mission.completed,.all.units.secure 10-200. Police.needed.at
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Frequency Ranges
29 LX Specifications
The.Cobra.29.LX.transceiver.represents.one.of.the. most.ad.vanced.AM.two-way.radios.used.as.a.Class. D.station.in.the.Citizens.Radio.Service..This.unit. features.advanced.Phase.Lock.Loop.(PLL).circuitry. providing.complete.cov.er.age.of.all.40.CB.chan.nels. Channel Channel CB Freq. CB Freq. WX Freq. .Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1. . 2. . 3. . 4. . 5. . . . 6. . 7. . 8. . 9. . 10. .
26.965. 26.975. 26.985. 27.005. 27.015. . 27.025. 27.035. 27.055. 27.065. 27.075.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. . 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
27.215. 27.225. 27.255. 27.235. 27.245. . 27.265. 27.275. 27.285. 27.295. 27.305
11. . 12. . 13. . 14. . 15. .
27.085. 27.105. 27.115. 27.125. 27.135.
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
27.315 27.325 27.335 27.345 27.355
16. . 17. . 18. . 19. . 20. .
27.155. 27.165. 27.175. 27.185. 27.205.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
27.365 27.375 27.385 27.395 27.405
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425. 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275
GENERAL CHANNELS. CB.-.40.CH. FREQUENCY.RANGE. CB.-.26.965.TO.27.405.MHZ. . WX.-.162.400.TO.162.775.MHZ FREQUENCY.TOLERANCE. 0.005.% FREQUENCY.CONTROL.. PLL.(PHASE.LOCK.LOOP).SYNTHESIZER OPERATING.TEMPERATURE. RANGE. -30°.C.TO.+.50°.C MICROPHONE. Plug-in.dynamic INPUT.VOLTAGE.. .13.2VDC.nom..(positive.or.negative.ground). Current.Drain. Transmit:.AM.full.mod.,.1.5A.(maximum).. . . Receive:.Squelched,.0.3A;.. . . full.audio.output,.1.2A.(nominal) Size. ..............................................................8-5/8”.D.x.7-9/32”.W.x.2-13/63”.H Weight...........................................................4.lbs. Antenna.Connector..................................UHF;.SO-239 Meter..............................................................Indicates.relative . . power.output.received.. . . signal.strength,.and.vswr. TRANSMITTER Power.Output.............................................4.watts Modulation..................................................AM.(Amplitude.Modulation) Frequency.Response................................300.to.3000.Hz Output.Impedance...................................50.ohms,.unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity.....................................................Less.than.1..µV.for.10.dB.(S+N)./N Selectivity.....................................................6.dB.@.7.KHz,
[email protected] Image.Rejection.........................................80.dB,.typical Adjacent-Channel.Rejection.................60.dB,.typical IF.Frequencies............................................Double.Conversion:.1st:.10.695.MHz. . . 2nd:.455.KHz Automatic.Gain.Control.(AGC).............Less.than.10.dB.change.in.audio . . output.for.inputs.from.10.to.50,000.. . . microvolts RF.Gain.range.............................................40.db Noise.Blanker..............................................RF.type Squelch.........................................................Adjustable;.threshold.less.than.1µV Audio.Output.Power................................4.watts Frequency.Response................................300.to.3000.Hz Distortion.....................................................Less.than.7%
[email protected][email protected] Built-in.Speaker..........................................8.ohms,.5w External.Speaker.(Not.supplied)............ 8.ohms;.disables.internal.speaker. . . when.connected PA SYSTEM Power.Output.............................................4.watts.into.external.speaker External.Speaker.for.PA..........................8.ohms.4.Watts.min. (Not.Supplied)............................................the.PA.speaker.also.monitors.the . . receiver;.separate.jack.provided (SPECIFICATIONS.SUBJECT.TO.CHANGE.WITHOUT.NOTICE)
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Limited Two Year Warranty
Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 38.
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION.warrants.that.its. Cobra.CB.Radios,.and.the.com.po.nent.parts.thereof,.will.be. free.of.defects.in.workmanship.and.materials.for.period. of.two.(2).years.from.the.date.of.first.consumer.purchase.. This.war.ran.ty.may.be.enforced.by.the.first.consumer. pur.chas.er,.pro.vid.ed.that.the.product.is.utilized.within. the.U.S.A. Cobra.will,.without.charge,.repair.or.replace,.at.its.option,. de.fec.tive.CB.radios,.products.or.com.po.nent.parts.upon. de.liv.ery.to.the.Cobra.factory.Service.Department,.ac.compa.nied.by.proof.of.the.date.of.first.consumer.pur.chase,. such.as.a.du.pli.cat.ed.copy.of.a.sales.receipt. You.must.pay.any.initial.shipping.charges.required.to.ship. the.product.for.warranty.service,.but.the.return.charges. will.be.at.Cobra’s.expense,.if.the.product.is.repaired.or. replaced.under.warranty.. Exclusions:.This.limited.warranty.does.not.apply;.1).to.any. product.dam.aged.by.accident;.2).in.the.event.of.misuse.or. abuse.of.the.product.or.as.a.result.of.un.au.tho.rized.alterations.or.repairs;.3).if.the.serial.number.has.been.altered,. defaced.or.re.moved;.4).if.the.owner.of.the.product.resides. outside.the.U.S.A..
Replacement DC Power Cord For in vehicle use 426-002-N-001
Replacement Mounting Bracket For in vehicle use 251-353-9-001
Replacement Thumb Screws For in vehicle use 634-081-9-001
Replacement Microphone Bracket For in vehicle use 741-080-9-001
21” Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna
38” Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna
HG A1000
HG A1500
Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 www.cobra.com
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, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
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Dynamic External Speaker
Noise Canceling External Speaker
HG S100
HG S300
Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker HG S500
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29 LX If You Think You Need Service For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products.
(773) 889-3087
Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX CB Radio
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.).
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number
FCC Regulations
NB/ANL
8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time.
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to
[email protected]
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FCC.regulations.permit.only.“transmissions”.. (one.party.to.another).rather.than.“broadcasts”.. (to.a.wide.audience)..Thus,.advertising.is.not. allowed.on.CB.Channels.because.that.is.“broadcasting.”...
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If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087
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“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.following.in.order.to.have.the.product.serviced.and.returned. 1.. F. or.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..Include.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.loss.in.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.
FCC Warnings
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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.
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Replacement.or.substitution.of.transistors,.regular.diodes.or.other.parts.of.a.unique.nature,.with. parts.other.than.those.recommended.by.Cobra,. may.cause.violation.of.the.technical.regulations.. of.Part.95.of.the.FCC.Rules,.or.violation.of.Type. Acceptance.requirements.of.Part.2.of.the.Rules.
cb tranceiver
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.operator’s.license.
U.S. Patent No. Des. 625,279
Trademark Info Cobra®,.Dynamike®,.Nothing.Comes.Close.to.a.Cobra®.and.the.snake.design.are.registered.. trademarks.of.Cobra.Electronics.Corporation,.USA. Cobra.Electronics.Corporation™.is.a.trademark.of.Cobra.Electronics.Corporation,.USA.
What’s Included with Your 29 LX ©2011 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China
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Part No. 480-683-P Version D
Nothing.Comes.Close.to.a.Cobra®
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CB transceiver Microphone Transceiver bracket Microphone bracket
5. Operating Manual 6. DC power cord 7. FCC rules (not shown)
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Controls and Indicators
Our Thanks to You
Optional Accessories
Front Side 1. 4-Pin Microphone Connector 2. Power On/Off, Volume 3. Squelch 4. Dynamike 5. Menu/Enter/Channel Selector 6.. RF Gain 7. Delta Tune 8. Talk Back Control 9. SWR Calibration 10. Dim/Escape Button 11.. Channel 9/Channel 19 Button 12. Scan/Memory Scan 13. CB/WX Weather/PA Button 14. LCD Display 15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators 16. Signal Strength Meter 17. NB/ANL Button 18. S/RF SWR CAL Button 19. 1Microphone Back Side 20.. Public Address Speaker Jack 21.. External Speaker Jack 22 Antenna Connector 23. Power Jack
Main Icons
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Customer Support Intro
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,. call.Cobra.Customer.Service.at.773.889.3087.
Operation
Installation
Customer Assistance
Warranty
Customer Assistance
Secondary Icons
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Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Caution Warning is subject to the following two (2) conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ordering From U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central Time at: 773-889-3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. E-mail questions to: productinfo@ cobra.com
For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com
Cobra on the World Wide Web: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobra.com
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Thank.you.for.purchasing.the.Cobra.29.LX.CB. Radio..Properly.used,.this.Cobra.product.will.give. you.many.years.of.reliable.service.
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