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How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX CHR LE
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 CHR LE
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 CHR LE 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.
2
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
6
Plug power cable into back of unit marked
“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.
7
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.
5
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.
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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 CHR LE 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.
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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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A standard antenna connector is provided
on the transceiver for easy connection.
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Operation
Operation
Turning On
Turning On
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
VOL
OFF
3
3
CAL
SQ
TX
RX
RF
SWR/CAL
1
Setting Channel
Selector
Setting Channel Selector
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
Rotate 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
U
EN
PU SH EN
T
MEM
MIN
2
8
DIM
ESC
WX !
ER
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
Push and hold mic button.
NB/ANL
OFF
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
MIN
S/ RF
1
S/RF
SWR
CAL
Select channel 20.SWR /CAL
VOL
OFF
3
CAL
M
RF
SQ
SCAN
TX
RX
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
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.
Unit should be in CB mode. Rotate channel
selector clockwide or counter-clockwise to
select desired channel.
1
S-Meter
Swings proportionately to strength of incoming
signal when receiving.
SWR 1.5
2
3
CAL
RX
NB/ANL
S/RF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
OFF
3
3
5 79
+30dB
SQ
S/RF
CAL
SIG 1
DYNAMIKE
MIN
SIG 1
M
U
EN
PU SH EN
TE
MEM
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3
5 79
+30dB
W
R
VOL
SQ
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN
U P
MIN
1
1
RF
RX
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
2
MAX
S-Meter
To Receive
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.
S/ RF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
VOL
1
Transmit
2
14
OFF
Select desired channel.
3
3
CAL
SQ
TX
RX
RF
SWR/CAL
PUSH &
HOLD
29LX_CHR_MANL.indd 14-15
2
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.
3
SIG 1
5 79
+30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN
U P
TE
M
R
MIN
Initially, set fully clockwise so that maximum
voice volume is available. Dynamike may
have to be reduced in some conditions.
Push 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.
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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
ANL
Press Menu/Enter knob to
select feature to be
S/ RF
S/RF
programmed.
RF
S/ RF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
CAL
SQ
5 79
+30dB
3
SIG 1
M
DYNAMIKE
S/RF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
SWR/CAL
U SH EN
U P
TE
EN
SQ
Level
3:
NB/ANL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
OFF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
SQ
3
CAL
RX
5 79
+30dB
3
S/RF
OFF
SWR/CAL
U SH EN
U P
M
DYNAMIKE
WX !
M
EN
S/RF
OFF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
MIN
SWR/CAL
VOL
OFF
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SQ
2
TE
SIG
MEM
R
Level 5:
3
CAL
M
EXIT
TX
MINMIN
5 79
+30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
E
MEM
SCAN
NB/ANL
ANL
MEM
SCAN
U
CB /W
S/RF
PA
SWR
PU SH EN
CALT E R
VOL
CB /WX/
PA
DELTA TUNE
MIN
1.5 2
3
MEM
WX !
3
1
SIG
SWR
CAL RF GAIN
SCAN
TX
RX
OFF
/WX/
CB
DELTA TUNE
CH 9/
19
DYNAMIKE
PA
X/
CB /WMAX
PA
CH 9/
19
ESC
Note
MEM
M
EN
DIM
ESC
OFF
CH 9/
19
MEM SCAN
CB /WX
DIM
/
PA
ESC
WX !
ER
Setting the Alarm
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
Your 29 LX CHR LE can be utilized as an alarm
clock. To set the alarm, press Menu/Enter knob
SWR
and 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
PU SH EN
T
MEM SCAN
5 79
+30dB
SCAN
SQ
T BACK
CAL
CONTRAST
RADIO
CHECK
MAX
MIN
DIM
RF
SETTINGS
ESC
TE
MEM
OFF
SCAN
Setting the
Alarm
CH 9/
19
MEM SCAN
CB /WX
PA
/
DIM
ESC
WX !
RotateR Menu/Enter knob clockwise to select Set SWR
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
Alarm Time. Follow instructions above for settingCAL
the alarm time and AM or PM.
WX !
R
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
OFF
MIN
MEM SCAN
WX !
CH 9/
19
SWR
T BACK
OFF
MEM
M
SCAN
TONES
DYNAMIKE
WX
ALERT
DIM
WX
ALERT SCAN
ESC
SWR RF GAIN
CAL
Level 4:
MAX
PU SH EN
TE
NU
16
MIN
EN
U
EN
R
OFFX/
+30dB
WX !
RX
5 79
+30dB
T BACK
SWR/CAL
RFDYNAMIKE
GAIN
DELTA TUNE
SQ
OFF
3
SIG 1
U SH EN
U P
TE
3
RX
RF
PA
CAL TX
WX AUTO SCAN
RX
COLOR
S/RF DISPLAY
RF MINMIN
MAX S/ RF
SWR
CAL BRIGHTNESS
3 5 79
1
VOL
2
CB /WX/
DIM
/
PA
SCAN
SET AM-PM
11:30 PM
EXIT
TX
CH 9/
19
SCAN
OFF
NB/ANL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
EN
CAL
VOLMEM SCAN
SQKEY
DYNAMIKE
RF
GAIN
DELTA
NB
/ANLTUNE
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
TX
MIN
SIG 1
MEM
R
VOL
NB /ANL
2
3
2
CAL TX
SET CLOCK
ALARM
CLOCK RX
RF
SET
COUNT
DOWN
3 5 79
SIG 1
+30dB
3
1
LevelSIG
2:
SWR/CAL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
TX
RX
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
3
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
S/ RF
Level 1:
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
RFMenu/Enter
GAIN
DELTA
TUNEclockwise
T BACK to SWR standby mode.
will flash. Rotate
knob
CB /WX
The minutes will then flash. Rotate Menu/Enter knob The radio should be connected
again to select
desired minutes
and press toOFFset.
to a constant 12V to run the
MAX
MIN
clock 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.
NB /ANL
NB/ANL
MEM SCAN
select desired hour and press to set.
MIN
SWR
CAL
CH 9/
19
SCAN
Note
Normal display will appear if
clock has not yet been set.
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
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
L
U
EN
Press Dim/Escape buttonMto
VOL
SQreturn to
DYNAMIKE
CB standby mode.
S/RF
SWR
CAL
VOL
3
2
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
Note
Press Dim/Escape
3
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2
button
to return to CB mode.CAL
ANL
SQ
SIG 1
U
EN
DYNAMIKE
PU SH EN
MEM
2
VOL
SQ
3
S/RF
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VOL OFFSQ
MIN
MAX
DYNAMIKE
MIN
1
M
MINMIN
TX
RX
ANL
DYNAMIKE
RX
S/RF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
EN
SCAN
19
RF POWER
OUTPUT
FAILDIM
U SH EN
U P
TE
CB /WX/
PA
ESC
MEM
1
SQ
OFF
MEM
CAL
CH 9/
19
CB /WX/
PA
3
CH 9/
19
SCAN
ANTENNA
TUNE
FAILDIM
MEMDELTA
SCAN
T BACK
DIM
PA
M
E
PU SH EN
TE
NU
SWR
CAL
SCAN
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
+30dB
WX !
DYNAMIKE
RF GAIN
SCAN
MEM SCAN
WX !
TX
RXRF GAIN
MAX
MIN
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
ANTENNA
RF PASS
SIG
SWR/CAL
MEM
U SH EN
U P
TE
EN
R
M
VOL
CH 9/
SCAN
MEM SCAN
PA
3 5 79
SIG 1
+30dB
MEM WX !
PU SH EN
T E3
NU
R
NB/ANL2ESWR 1.5 2
M
R
Press
Menu/Enter
knob to select On/Off
and SWR
S/RF RF
M
DELTASWR
TUNE
T BACK
CAL
exit to main menu. RF GAIN
CAL
3 5 79
SIG 1
+30dB
TE
18
MIN
CAL
3
SWR
Test
3- DYNAMIKE
Antenna
Mismatch
Warning:
Press DELTA TUNE
SQ
RF
GAIN
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
5 79
+30dB
S/RF
SWR
CAL
VOL
DYNAMIKE
ANL
3
2
CAL TX
RF POWER
OUTPUT
RX
PASS
RF
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
NB/ANL
VOL
MAX
MIN
Key Tones
Mode
SWR/CAL
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
3
3
1
DIM
/
PA
R
Follow
instructions in Setting the Clock section
SWR
RF GAIN
DELTA
TUNEandT BACK
CAL
(page 17) to set
count down
hour
3
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2
CAL TX
minutes. Once desired count down
ANLtime is
RX
selected, press Menu/Enter knobS/RF
again
RF to set
SWR
and return to the standby menu. CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +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
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.
RX
RF Press
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
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
Note
ANL
MEM
MEM SCAN
EnterE Rdesired snooze time (from 1 to 60 minutes).
SWR
GAIN
BACK
Select Enter to RF
exit,
return DELTA
to SetTUNE
SnoozeT or
AlarmCAL
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
F
PU SH EN
T
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
U
EN
VOL
SQ
PU SH EN
T
MEM
SCAN
CH 9/
19
CB /WX/
PA
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
E
VOL
OFF
SQ
DYNAMIKE
TURN CH KNOB TO
SET COLOR
EXIT
PU SH EN
TE
NU
MEM
SCAN
CB /WX/
PA
DIM
ESC
WX !
R
MIN
CH 9/
19
MEM SCAN
M
Press
Menu/Enter knob
or escape
RF GAIN
DELTA button
TUNE
Tagain
BACK
to exit routine.
MIN
Note
Exit will return to menu mode.
ESC will exit and return to CB
Standby.
WX !
ER
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
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 Tcolor.
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
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 28.
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.
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21
Weather Auto
Scan
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Operation
Operation
Weather
Information
Weather Alert
What You Should Know About Weather
Note
If you wish to receive a listing of NOAA ‘Weather Radio
Transmitter locations, contact
your nearest National Weather
Service Office.
If threatening weather is nearby, the National
Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert
tone. This tone will be heard through the CB,
even if the CB/WX Control is in the CB mode or
the unit is turned off.
NB/ANL
This enables you to monitor CB frequencies
and 3
CAL TX
SWR 1.5 2
still be warned by the National
Weather
Service
S/RF
RF
Emergency Alert. When you hear theS/RFalert,
press
3 5 79
SIG 1
+30dB
the CB/WX/PA button in theSWR
WX
/CAL mode. You
U SH
U P
EN
M
will then be able to hear the Weather Warning
VOL
SQ
DYNAMIKE
Broadcast.
Your 29 LX has a special auto squelch circuit
for weather transmission which disables
your
OFF
MIN
squelch control.
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).
Weather Alert Scan
The unit will continually scan all 10 WX channels for
1050 Hz 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):
SCAN
MEM SCAN
163.275
CB /WX/
PA
EN
TE
CH 9/
19
DIM
ESC
WX !
R
RF GAIN
MIN
DELTA TUNE
MAX
T BACK
SWR
CAL
OFF
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
U SH EN
U P
TE
EN
R
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
3
SWR
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
NB/ANL
M
E
NB /ANL
CH 9/
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
3
MEM
R
PU SH EN
TE
MEM
SWR /CAL
R
SIG 1
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
2
EN
U SH EN
U P
TE
Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to WX
Auto Scan. Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off.
Setting Weather
Auto MAX
Scan
MIN
OFF
VOL
OFF
SQ
MINDYNAMIKE
DIM
PA
SCAN
T BACK
ESC
CH 9/
19
SWR
CAL
MEM SCAN
DIM
CB /WX/
ESC
WX !
MAX
MIN
OFF
M
To
restore default settings,
Menu/Enter
RF GAIN Press
DELTA
TUNE
T BACK
knob again. Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise
to select Settings then Go To Default.
CAL
MAXVER
MIN
SOFTWARE
GO TO DEFAULT
TX
5 79
+30dB
3
CAL TX N U P U S H E N T
SIG
SWR /CAL
CH 9/
19
CB /WX/
WX !
SOFTWARE
VER
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
GO TO DEFAULT
MEM
R
RX
Setting Weather
Auto Scan
SWR
SCAN
M
E
MEM
RX
+30dB
SCAN
OFF
PU SH EN
TE
NU
WX !
RESTORE DEFAULT
DELTA TUNE
YES RF GAIN
NO
MEM
SWR
CAL
CH 9/
19
MEM SCAN
CB /WX/
DIM
SCAN
CH 9/
19
PA
ER
Software
Version/Factory
Settings
MEM SCAN
PA
CB /WX/
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
TSQ
BACK
VOL and
DYNAMIKE
CAL
S/On/Off
RF
Press Menu/Enter knob
to select
S/RF RF exit
SWR
to main menu.
CAL
3 5 79
1
MIN
M
TX
U SH EN
U P
TE
RX
5 79
+30dB
NoteVOL SQ
DYNAMIKE
Press Dim/Escape
button to return to CB mode.
OFF
EN
CAL
MAX
MIN
OFF
Press Menu/Enter
knob and
rotate clockwise
to MIN
OFF
VOL
SQ
DYNAMIKE
WX Alert Scan. Press Menu/Enter knob
to select
On/Off.
MIN
CONTRAST
RADIO CHECK
SETTINGS
TX
5 79
+30dB
3
2
SWR
SWR 1.5
DELTA TUNE NB/ANL
T BACK
CAL
VOLANL SQ
DYNAMIKE
Setting Weather Alert ScanSWR /CAL
CAL
RX
RF GAINto select On/Off and exit
Press Menu/Enter knob
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
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
MAX DELTA
TUNE
TOFF
BACK
settings. Choose MIN
NORFtoGAIN
maintain
present
setting with no change.
SWR
CAL
NB/ANL
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3
ANL
Press Dim/Escape
S/RF
RF
buttonS/RF
to return
to CB mode.
SWR
CAL
SWR/CAL
VOL
OFF
3
SIG 1
SQ
CAL
RX
5 79
+30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN
U P
TE
SCAN
CH 9/
MIN
19
MIN
MAX
OFF
MEM SCAN
CB /WX/
PA
DIM
ESC
MEM
R
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR
Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exitCAL
to main menu.
MIN
MIN
24
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OFF
AUTO SCN IS OFF
ON
OFF
TX
MAX
OFF
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Operation
Operation
Program Memory Channels
NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic
NB-ANL/OFF
(Noise Blanker / Noise Limiter) Button
Automatic Noise
Limiter) Button
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
2
3
CAL
SIG 1
SWR /CAL
3
VOL
SQ
CB /WX/
NB/ANL
PA
5 79
+30dB
3
2
1.5 MEM
NB/ANL
WX ! CAL TX
U S H SWR
U PANL E N T E
R
RX
S/RF M
S/RF RF
RF GAIN
SWR
CAL
3 5 79
SIG 1
+30dB
SWR/CAL
DYNAMIKE
The radio should be
squelched before scan
features are activated.
Note
MEM SCAN
DELTA TUNE
When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise
Limiter is activated. This helps reduce noise
VOL
SQ
DYNAMIKE
created OFF
by the vehicle’s
electronics.
MAX
MIN
MIN
When switched to NB/ANL mode the RF Noise
Blanker is also activated, providing
OFFincreased
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
M
E
PU SH EN
TE
NU
DIM
ESC
EN
1
Note
19
TX
RX
RF
Program Memory
Channels
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
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.
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
MIN
OFF
toggles from
OffMAX
to Scan All Channels
to
Memory Channel Only Scan and back to Off.
Note
If in WX mode the unit will
scan Weather channels.
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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29LX_CHR_MANL.indd 26-27
3
CAL
SQ
SIG 1
SCAN
TX
CB /WX/
3
PA
5 79
+30dB
DYNAMIKE
Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to
reduce gain in strong signal
weak
OFF areas. InMIN
signal areas turn clockwise to increase gain.
M
EN
CH 9/
19
MEM SCAN
RX
RF
SWR/CAL
VOL
2
U SH EN
U P
TE
MEM
R
RF GAIN
2
DIM
ESC
WX !
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR
CAL
Press Dim/Escape button to end Scan and
OFF
MAX
returnMINto CB mode.
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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
EN
U SH EN
U P
TE
CB /WX
/
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
To scan memory channels, press and release
Scan/Mem Scan button twice.
MAX
MIN
MEDIUM SIGNALS
DIM
ESC
R
Scan Memory Channels
RF GAIN
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
M
U
EN
PU SH EN
1
MIN
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29LX_CHR_MANL.indd 28-29
TE
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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29LX_CHR_MANL.indd 30-31
The S/RF-SWR-CAL button must be in the
S/RF mode.
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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
SWR/CAL
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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Push 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
SIG 1
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.
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.
1
34
29LX_CHR_MANL.indd 34-35
2
Temporary
Mobile Set-Up
Simply 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
Warnoftrafficproblems
Provideweatherandroaddata
Providehelpineventofanemergency
Providedirectcontactwithhomeoroffice
Assistpolicebyreportingerraticdrivers
Get“localinformation”tofinddestination
Communicatewithfamilyandfriends
Suggestspotstoeatandsleep
Keepyoualertwhiletraveling
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.
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
“Tornado sighted six miles north
of town.”
“Post number 10.
No tornado sighted.”
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
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):
Note
C
L
I
P
If no response on channel 9,
try channels 19 or 14.
all Sign
ocation
njuries
roblem
Identify yourself.
Be exact.
Number. Type. Trapped?
Give details and help needed.
No
Yes
No
“Out of gas on I-95 at mile
marker 211.”
“Out of gas in my driveway.”
“Four car accident on I-94 at
Exit 11. Send police and
ambulance.”
“Traffic moving smoothly on I-94.”
“Weather Bureau has issued
thunderstorm warning.
Bring sailboat into port.”
“Attention motorists.
Weather Bureau advises snow
tomorrow will accumulate
4 to 6 inches.”
“Fire in building at 539 Main,
Evanston.”
“Halloween patrol number 3.
All quiet.”
Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist.
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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
10-1
10-2
10-3
10-4
10-5
10-6
10-7
10-8
10-9
10-10
10-11
10-12
10-13
10-16
10-17
10-18
10-19
10-20
10-21
10-22
10-23
10-24
10-25
10-26
10-27
10-28
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Meaning
Receiving poorly
Receiving well
Stop transmitting
OK, message received
Relay message
Busy, stand by
Out of service, leaving
In service, subject to call
Repeat message
Transmission completed standing by
Talking too rapidly
Visitors present
Advise weather/roads
Make pick up at
Urgent business
Anything for us?
Return to base
My location is
Call by phone
Report in person to
Stand by
Completed last assignment
Can you contact
Disregard last info
Moving to channel
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
10-200
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 me a long count
Mission completed, all units secure
Police needed at
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Frequency Ranges
29 LX CHR LE Specifications
The Cobra 29 LX CHR LE 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 advanced Phase Lock
Loop (PLL) circuitry providing complete coverage
of all 40 CB channels.
Channel
Channel
CB
Freq.
CB
Freq.
WX
Freq.
Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz
1
2
3
4
5
26.965
26.975
26.985
27.005
27.015
21
22
23
24
25
27.215
27.225
27.255
27.235
27.245
6
7
8
9
10
27.025
27.035
27.055
27.065
27.075
26
27
28
29
30
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
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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
FREQUENCY RANGE
FREQUENCY TOLERANCE
FREQUENCY CONTROL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
RANGE
MICROPHONE
INPUT VOLTAGE
Current Drain
CB - 40 CH
CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
WX - 162.400 TO 162.775 MHZ
0.005 %
PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER
-30° C TO + 50° C
Plug-in dynamic
13.2VDC nom. (positive or negative ground)
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, 60 dB @ 10KHz
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% @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
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 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.
This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within
the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,
defective CB radios, products or component parts upon
delivery to the Cobra factory Service Department, accompanied 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) to any
product damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or
abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered,
defaced or removed; 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 CHR LE
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
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number
Operating Instructions for your
Cobra 29 LX CHR LE
Limited Edition 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.)
2
1
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 productinfo@cobra.com
S/RF
SWR
CAL
VOL
OFF
2
3
3
5 79
+30dB
CAL
SQ
SCAN
TX
CB/WX/
SIG 1
DYNAMIKE
MIN
PA
M
CH 9/
19
MEM SCAN
RX
RF
SWR/CAL
U
EN
PU SH EN
TE
MEM
R
RF GAIN
MIN
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.”
DIM
ESC
WX !
DELTA TUNE
MAX
T BACK
SWR
CAL
OFF
If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087
3
“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. 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 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
4
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.
5
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 Nos. D625279, D630202 & D630625
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 CHR LE
©2011 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
1.
2.
3
4.
6
Part No. 480-716-P Version B
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
29LX_CHR_MANL.indd 44-46
CB transceiver
Microphone
Transceiver bracket
Microphone bracket
5.
6.
7.
8.
Operating Manual
DC power cord
FCC rules (not shown)
Certificate of Authenticity
(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
19
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
17
16
NOTE
12
15 14
NB /ANL
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
18
S/ RF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
1
CAL
3
5 79
+30dB
DYNAMIKE
M
EN
U SH EN
U P
TE
MEM
RF GAIN
CB/ WX
DELTA TUNE
MAX
MIN
5
4
13
WX !
MEM SCAN
6
7
OFF
8
9
20
COBRA
ESC
T BACK
3
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
DIM
/
PA
R
MIN
2
CH 9/
19
SCAN
TX
RX
SIG 1
SQ
OFF
3
RF
SWR /CAL
VOL
ANT
SWR
CAL
11
10
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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+ POWER –
MADE IN CHINA
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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX CHR LE
CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will
give you many years of reliable service.
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