Cobra 29WXNWST, How To Use Manual

Page 1: ... And Office Set Up 28 Temporary Mobile Set Up 29 How Your CB Can Serve You 30 A Few Rules You Should Know 30 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 30 Weather Channel Messages 31 CB 10 Codes 32 Frequency Ranges 34 29 WX NW ST Specifications 35 Warranty Information 36 Optional Accessories 37 38 Order Form 39 If You Think You Need Service Back Cover Features of This Product 7 Weather Channels Emergency Weathe...

Page 2: ...or operation yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger The transceiver is usually mounted to the under side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it 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 stro...

Page 3: ...an accesso ry fuse unit will self test the emergency weather alert auto matically when ignition is turned on Turns itself on off In a negative 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 4...

Page 4: ... antenna models are highly recommended for most instal lations For models with Weather 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 Marine Installation The transceiver will not operate at maximum effi ciency in a boat without a ground plate unless it has a steel hull Befor...

Page 5: ... micro phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting Setting Channel Selector 2 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to a normal listening level Select one of forty channels and adjust volume The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob 1 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 8 ...

Page 6: ...e antenna See your antenna directions for more complete information Note The reading will be slightly high er on Channels 1 and 40 com pared to Channel 20 Push and hold mic button Switch to the CAL position 2 1 3 Calibrate for SWR Standing Wave Ratio 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 cali...

Page 7: ...ion 13 Operation 12 1 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 S Meter S Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving Switch to NOR to select desired channel 1 Selecting A Channel S...

Page 8: ...he better the sound How SoundTrackerTM Works On Reception Cuts noise coming in With a normal CB distant signals fall below the squelch level and are unintelligible With a SoundTrackerTM CB the noise level is cut up to 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 listen...

Page 9: ...ker Automatic Noise Limiter Switch RF Gain Control RF Gain Control The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in strong or weak signal areas Note The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in weak signal areas Note The RF noise blanker is very effective in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interfer ence Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to reduce gain in strong signal areas In weak ...

Page 10: ... just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting Dimmer Switch Setting Squelch Squelch is the control gate for incoming signals 19 Dimmer Switch 18 Operation Operation 1 2 1 3 Rotate the Dimmer knob clockwise for maxi mum brightness counter clockwise forminimum Gate open Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting DSS Gate closed Setting Squelch Note The Dimmer controls the brightness of the front pane...

Page 11: ...transmitter Be sure to read the F C C Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting Operation Operation 1 Select desired channel 1 Initially set fully clockwise so that maxi mum voice volume is available Dynamike may have to be reduced in some conditions Transmit Push and hold mic button to transmit Transmitter is now activated When transmit ting hold the microphone two inches ...

Page 12: ... RF SWR CAL switch must be in the S RF position 1 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 nected See accessory page 39 Note Cobra external speakers are rated at 10 watts Connect an external speaker to the external speaker jack on the rear panel 1 29 WX NW ST...

Page 13: ...ll now transmit on the PA speaker Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control 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 Note Activity on the CB channel will be heard through the PA speak er Adjust Volume Control to a normal listening level 1 2 3 4 29 WX NW ST ma...

Page 14: ...o monitor CB frequencies and still be warned by the National Weather Service Emergency Alert When you hear the alert place the CB WX switch in the WX position You will then be able to hear the Weather Warning Broadcast You can completely disable the Emergency Weather Alert feature by turning the Weather Channel Selector to the position Your 29 WX NW ST has a special auto squelch cir cuit for weath...

Page 15: ...er from home or office you will need a 13 8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna Home And Office Set Up 28 Warning Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120 vac Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1 773 889 3087 1 Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna Simply connect...

Page 16: ...data called CLIP C all Sign Identify yourself L ocation Be exact I njuries Number Type Trapped P roblem Give details and help needed Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist Channel 9 Emergency Messages 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 off...

Page 17: ...frequency on this channel 10 94 Give me a long count 10 99 Mission completed all units secure 10 200 Police needed at 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 Sto...

Page 18: ... RF TYPE SQUELCH ADJUSTABLE THRESHOLD LESS THAN 1µV AUDIO OUTPUT POWER 4 WATTS FREQUENCY RESPONSE 300 TO 3000 HZ DISTORTION LESS THAN 7 3 WATTS 1000 HZ 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 R...

Page 19: ...elivery to the COBRA factory Service Department accom panied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated 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 ...

Page 20: ...A 73 Replacement Dynamic Microphone 12 95 CA 75 Power Microphone 21 95 CA 77 Noise Canceling Power Microphone 24 95 CA79 Echo Noise Canceling Microphone 59 95 CS 100 Dynamic External Speaker 14 95 CS 300 Noise Canceling External Speaker 19 95 CS 500 Dynamic Noise Canceling WithTalk Back External Speaker 24 95 Michigan residents add 4 Ohio residents add 6 Wisconsin residents add 5 Shipping Handling...

Page 21: ...Notes Notes Notes Notes 40 29 WX NW ST manual 3 3 6 15 99 2 53 PM Page 40 ...

Page 22: ...o furnish the follow 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 Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where t...

Page 23: ...ervision 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 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 You should read and understand ...

Page 24: ... you still need help call Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 Controls and Indicators Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 8 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 AutomatedTechnical Assistance available 24 hours a day seven days a week E mail questions to productinfo cobraelec com Cobra on the WorldWide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www cobraelec com ...