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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 CAMO

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 CAMO Specifications

 ...................................................................41

Warranty Information

 ..............................................................................42

Optional Accessories

 ................................................................................43

Optional Accessories Order Info

 .........................................................44

If You Need Service/Trademark Info

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Features of This Product
•  RealTree® Xtra Pattern
•   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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How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX CAMO

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Summary of Contents for 29 LX CAMO

Page 1: ...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 Offic...

Page 2: ...for 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 i...

Page 3: ...ergency weather alert automatically 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 bla...

Page 4: ...ype 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 further deta...

Page 5: ...5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN PA 2 Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to turn unit on and adjust to a normal listening level Select one of forty channels...

Page 6: ...ton Press SWR CAL button to select CAL 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...

Page 7: ...may be required Repeat recalibration steps S Meter S Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving Unit should be in CB mode Rotate channel selector clockwide or counter...

Page 8: ...ded with this unit before transmitting Operation Operation 3 Select desired channel 1 Initially set fully clockwise so that maximum voice volume is available Dynamike may have to be reduced in some co...

Page 9: ...1 Level 2 SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S RF...

Page 10: ...S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN PA PRESS PTT TO CHECK ANTENNA SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30d...

Page 11: ...y color from green to blue to amber to red then back to green Press Menu Enter knob or escape button again to exit routine SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN...

Page 12: ...tone If the tone is detected the unit will activate WX mode on the channel with the tone Default state is Off Go to Menu mode to choose On Off see page 22 What is Weather Radio NOAA Weather Radio NWR...

Page 13: ...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 To restore default s...

Page 14: ...L VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX D...

Page 15: ...SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN PA Scan CB Channels Scan CB Channels...

Page 16: ...ernal speak er is plugged in the internal speaker is automatically discon nected See accessory page 41 Note Cobra external speakers are rated at 10 watts Connect an external speaker to the external sp...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...t 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 t...

Page 19: ...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 Emerg...

Page 20: ...ncy 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 T...

Page 21: ...shold less than 1 V 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 interna...

Page 22: ...e 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 inc...

Page 23: ...gh Friday Central Time Technical assistance is also available on line in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section at www cobraelec com or by e mail to productinfo cobra com If you think you need ser...

Page 24: ...ower Jack 2 3 SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S...

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