Cobra UK 29 LTD ST, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...r your Cobra UK 29 LTD ST CB Radio Bedienungsanleitung für lhr Modell Cobra UK 29 LTD ST CB Funkgerät Instructivo de uso de la radio de banda ciudadana CB Cobra UK 29 LTD ST Instructions d utilisation du poste de radio CB UK 29 LTD ST de Cobra Istruzioni per l uso del modello Cobra UK 29 LTD ST Radio CB 29 UK English qx 6 22 99 12 15 PM Page 36 Downloaded from www cbradio nl ...

Page 2: ...ating Manual 6 DC power cord not shown The CB Story A1 3 2 4 5 1 NOTICE A licence is required for use in the UK CB licens ing applications can be obtained from The Radio Licensing Centre P O Box 885 Bristol BS99 5LG UK or contact your local CB dealer for additional information 29 UK English qx 6 22 99 12 15 PM Page 38 ...

Page 3: ...erful transmission which dramatically improves CB communications Controls and Indicators Cobra on the WorldWide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www cobraelec com Our Thanks to You A3 A2 1 4 Pin Microphone Connector 2 Power On Off Volume 3 Squelch 4 RF Gain Dynamike 5 Tone 6 Dimmer SWR CAL 7 Band Selector 8 Channel Selector 9 LED Channel Display 10 Sound Tracker LED 11 RX...

Page 4: ...ress 24 Home And Office Set Up 26 Temporary Mobile Set Up 27 How Your CB Can Serve You 28 A Few Rules You Should Know 28 LocalLaws or Regulations 29 CB 10 Codes 30 Frequency Ranges 32 UK 29 LTD ST Specifications 33 Accessories 34 Deutsch Abschnitt B Español Sección C Français Section D Italiano Sezione E Features of This Product Complies With UK MPT 1382 2 75 metre microphone cord 40 UK CB Radio C...

Page 5: ...ration 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 strong and...

Page 6: ... black wire is connected to the ignition switch In a negative earthed 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 5 Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity mar...

Page 7: ...our COBRA dealer or a 2 way radio technician for help in locating the source of a severe noise CB Antenna The antenna is critical in affecting transmission distance Only a properly matched antenna sys tem will allow maximum power output Cobra loaded type antenna models are highly recom mended for most installations Consult your Cobra dealer for further details Marine Installation The transceiver w...

Page 8: ...ector 2 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to a normal listening level The CH19 CH9 NOR switch should be in the NOR position Select one of forty channels and adjust volume The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob Setting Band Selector Select band Selector either UK 40 channels FM or EU European 40 channels FM CEPT 2 1 1 Setting Band Selec...

Page 9: ...near the antenna See your antenna directions for more complete information Note The reading will be slightly higher on Channels 1 and 40 compared to Channel 20 Push and hold microphone button Switch to the CAL position 2 1 3 Calibrating 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 connect...

Page 10: ...n 13 Operation 12 1 Note With the S RF SWR CALswitch in the SWR position the meter needle should ideally be as far to the left as possible Anything over 3 is not accept able A slight antenna height adjustment higher or lower may be required Repeat relcalibration steps S Meter S Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving Switch to NOR to select desired channel 1 Sele...

Page 11: ...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 by up to 90 which increases the signal to noise ratio and dramatically improves signal clarity This also allows you to reduce the squelch level significant ly which greatly expands your li...

Page 12: ... optimize reception in strong or weak signal areas Dimmer Control 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 anticlockwise to reduce gain in strong signal areas In weak signal areas turn clockwise to increase gain 1 NB ANL ANL OFF Noise Blanker A...

Page 13: ...turn the Squelch control anticlockwise until you hear noise Now turn the control clockwise until the noise just stops This is the DSS setting Setting Delta Control Delta Tone Control is used to set the desirable level of received audio Setting Squelch Squelch is the control gate for incoming signals 19 Setting Delta Control 18 Operation Operation 1 2 2 1 3 Gate open Gate set to Desired Squelch Set...

Page 14: ...oorly matched anten na can cause damage to the transmitter 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 microphone button to transmit Transmitter is now activated When transmit ting hold the microphone two inches from your mouth and speak in a clear n...

Page 15: ...monitoring The S 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 watts When the external speaker is plugged in the internal speaker is automatically disconnected Note Cobra external speakers are rated at 10 watts Connect an external speaker to the external speaker jack on the rear panel 1 29 UK English qx 6 22...

Page 16: ...ce will 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 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 speaker Adjust Volume Control for normal listening level 1 2 3 4 29 UK English...

Page 17: ...V AC Domestic Current To operate your transceiver 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 26 Warning Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 220 240 V AC 1 Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna Connect the red and black leads of...

Page 18: ...ily and friends Suggest spots to eat and sleep Keep you alert while travelling A Few Rules You Should Know A Conversations should not last more than 5 min utes with another station A one minute break should be taken to let others use the channel B You should not blast others off the air by use of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas C You should not use CB to promote illegal...

Page 19: ...y 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 S...

Page 20: ...T EU FREQUENCY RANGE 26 965 TO 27 405 MHz FM CEPT BRITISH FM 40 CH FREQ RANGE 27 60125 TO 27 99125 FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0 005 FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL PHASE LOCK LOOP SYNTHESIZER OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 20 CTO 55 C MICROPHONE PLUG IN DYNAMIC INPUTVOLTAGE 13 2 V DC nom positive or negative earth CURRENT DRAIN TRANSMIT AM FULL MOD 1 5A MAXIMUM RECEIVE SQUELCHED 0 3A FULL AUDIO OUTPUT 1 2A NOMINAL SI...

Page 21: ...or in vehicle use Replacement Microphone Bracket For in vehicle use 28 Full Range Centre Load Magnetic Mount Antenna For in vehicle use AT 35 25 Glass Mount Antenna For in vehicle use AT 55 39 Full Range Base Load Magnetic Mount Antenna For in vehicle use AT 70 44 Full Range Centre Load Dual Band CB WX Antenna Allows greater transmission range while in a moving vehicle ATW 400 Replacement Dynamic ...