How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX 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.....................................................................................................2 Mounting.and.Connection.................................................................2 Antennas CB.Antenna...............................................................................................6 Marine.Installation.................................................................................6 Ignition Noise Interference....................................................................7 Operating Your 29 LX 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 . Radio.Check.Mode................................................................................. 17 . Setting.Display.Color.Mode................................................................ 18 . Setting.Brightness.Mode..................................................................... 19. . Setting.Contrast.Mode......................................................................... 19 . Weather.Information............................................................................. 20 . Weather.Channels.................................................................................. 21 . Weather.Alert.Mode.............................................................................. 22 . Setting.Weather.Alert.Scan................................................................ 22 . Setting.Weather.Auto.Scan................................................................ 22 . Key.Tones.Mode..................................................................................... 23 . Software.version/Factory.Settings................................................... 23 . NB-ANL/Off.(Noise.Blanker/Automatic.......................................... 24 . Noise.Limiter.Switch) . RF.Gain.Control....................................................................................... 24 . Program.Memory.Channels................................................................ 25 . Scan/Memory.Scan................................................................................ 25 . Scan.CB.Channels................................................................................... 29 . Scan.Memory.Channels....................................................................... 26 . Dimmer.Control...................................................................................... 26 . Setting.Squelch....................................................................................... 26 . S/RF.Meter................................................................................................. 28 . External.Speaker..................................................................................... 29 . PA.(Public.Address)................................................................................ 30 . Home.And.Office.Set-Up..................................................................... 32 . Temporary.Mobile.Set-Up................................................................... 33 How Your CB Can Serve You.................................................................. 34 . A.Few.Rules.You.Should.Know.........................................................34 . Channel.9.Emergency.Messages......................................................34 . CB.10.Codes..............................................................................................36 Frequency Ranges......................................................................................38 29 LX LE Specifications.............................................................................39 Warranty Information...............................................................................40 Optional Accessories................................................................................. 41 Optional Accessories Order Info..........................................................42 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 • 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 1 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 2 3 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. . .In.a.negative.grounded.vehicle,.connect.the. red.lead.of.the.DC.power.cord.to.an.accessory. 12.volt.fuse. NB/ANL S/RF S/RF SWR CAL 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. . .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.. VOL OFF 8 4 3 CAL SQ SCAN TX Note RX RF SWR/CAL 5 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL 3 SIG 1 DYNAMIKE CB /WX/ M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM WX ! R MIN RF GAIN MAX MIN ..Attach.the.4-pin.microphone.cable.to.. receptacle.on.front.of.unit.and.install.unit.. in.bracket.securely. 5 DIM If microphone is not connected, audio will SWRnot DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL be heard at speaker. PA 5 79 +30dB CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN OFF ESC 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.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. .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.. 6 7 Operation Operation Turning On Turning On NB/ANL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF SWR CAL CAL S/ RF 3 SIG 1 SQ OFF SCAN TX M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM CAL SQ DIM SCAN TX Note 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM WX ! MIN .1 R . otate.the.On/Off Volume.knob.clockwise.to. turn.unit.on.and.adjust.to.a.normal.listening. level. DELTA TUNE MAX 3 TOFF BACK RF GAIN ESC SWR CAL MIN MIN MAX . .Select.one.of.forty.channels.and.adjust.. OFF volume..The.selected.channel.(1.through. 40).will.be.indicated.by.the.readout.directly. above.the.channel.selector.knob B /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 CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN RX RF WR /CAL VOL 3 U SH EN U P TE MEM RF GAIN MIN MIN 2 8 DIM ESC WX ! R DELTA TUNE MAX T BACK CB /WX/ PA DIM ESC Press CB/WX/PA to SWR select CB, DELTA TUNE T BACK weather channels orCALPA (public address) modes. R WX ! RF GAIN CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN RX 3 SIG 1 CH 9/ 19 CB /WX/ R MIN 3 RF MEM SCAN VOL PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE S/RF SWR CAL SWR/CAL RX RF SWR /CAL VOL 3 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL NB/ANL S/RF Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Selector Make.sure.the.power.cord,.antenna.and.microphone.are.connected.to.their.proper.connectors. before.starting.. SWR CAL OFF . .Press.the.CB/PA/WX.button.to.change.modes.. 9 OFF 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 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). NB /ANL S/ RF 3 2 SWR 1.5 SCAN CAL CB /WX/ VOL SQ PA 5 79 +30dB 3 SIG 1 SWR /CAL MEM SCAN RX RF M DYNAMIKE EN U SH EN U P TE MEM DELTA TUNE 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL MIN S/RF S/RF SWR CAL . 1 Select.channel.20.SWR/CAL VOL 3 MIN CAL TX T BACK SWR CAL . Push and hold.mic.button. MAX SCAN OFF CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 PA 5 79 +30dB M DYNAMIKE CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN RX RF SQ ESC R RF GAIN 2 DIM WX ! NB/ANL OFF CH 9/ 19 U SH EN U P TE EN R RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK DIM ESC SWR CAL Note The reading will be slightly higher on Channels 1 and 40 compared to Channel 20. NB/ANL 2 SWR 1.5 S/RF VOL OFF 2 SQ SCAN TX RX 3 MIN MIN DYNAMIKE MIN PA 5 79 +30dB M EN MEM WX ! NBR /ANL U SH EN U P TE RF GAIN MIN S/ RF Press.SWR/CAL button.to.select.CAL. SWR /CAL 10 CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN CB /WX/ SIG 1 SWR/CAL CAL OFF RF CAL 3 DIM MAX OFF ESC DELTA4TUNE SWR T BACK . .While.holding.mic. CAL 3 button.adjust.the. CAL TX SWR 1.5 2 SWR CAL.knob.so. MAX OFF the.meter.swings. S/RF to.the.CAL.mark.on. RF the.meter.(located. on.the.right).. 3 5 7 9 SIG 1 +30dB U SH EN U P TE continued N E R M VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 11 MEM WX ! RF G Operation Operation Calibrate for SWR continued SWR 1.5 S/ RF SWR 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. SQ 6 3 SCAN S/ RF RF M E PU SH EN TE NU MEM 3 CB /WX/ VOL SQ RF GAIN MIN OFF CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN RX CB /WX/ PA DIM 5 79 PA +30dB ESC WX ! R MIN CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN SIG 1 SWR/CAL 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE OFF 5 CAL RX SIG 1 VOL Note 3 RF SWR /CAL To Receive 2 SWR 1.5 Selecting A SCAN Channel Selecting A Channel 3 2 CAL NB /ANL NB /ANL DYNAMIKE DELTA TUNE MAX MIN T BACK M EN U SH EN U P TE . . .Repeat.the.same.steps.two.through.five.on. Channel.1.and.40..This.will.check.SWR.for.all. channels. S-Meter ESC MEM R RF GAIN SWR CAL OFF . .While.still.holding.down.the.mic.button,.press. and.release.the.S/RF SWR CAL.button.to.the. SWR.setting,.to.read.the.SWR.reading. DIM MIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MAX 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. To Receive NB/ANL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/ RF S/RF SWR CAL VOL 3 SQ SCAN CAL S/RF RX RF SWR /CAL SCAN S/RF MEMRF CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM R SWR/CAL RF GAIN DELTA TUNE OFF MIN MIN MAX 12 OFF SQ CAL RX DIM ESC 3 5 79 +30dB SWR CAL DYNAMIKE M EN U SH EN U P TE R MEM WX ! RF GAIN DELTA T OFF 1 ..Rotate.the.On/Off Volume.knob.clockwise.. The.RX.icon.will.be.displayed. T BACK 3 CH 9/ 19 SIG 1 WX ! VOL 1 2 SWR 1.5 NB/ANL ...The.S/RF-SWR-CAL.switch.must.be.in.the.S/RF. setting.to.read.the.meter. MIN MIN 13 MAX Operation Operation To Transmit NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/ RF Caution! S/RF SWR CAL /CAL Be sure the antenna is SWR properly connected to the radio beforeVOL transmitting. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, OFF could cause damage to the transmitter. Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting. 2 3 3 5 79 +30dB CAL This.controls.the.microphone.sensitivity.. CH 9/ SCAN 19 (outgoing.audio.level). MEM SCAN TX RF CB /WX/ SIG 1 SQ DYNAMIKE PA M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM DIM NB/ANL ESC RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK S/RF SWR CAL S/RF SWR CAL VOL MIN MIN MAX . .Select.desired.channel. Transmit PUSH & HOLD 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL WX ! R 3 CAL SQ SCAN TX CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM MIN RF GAIN 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 15 DIM ESC WX ! R DELTA TUNE T BACK OFF OFF CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN RX RF SWR/CAL 1 Setting ® Dynamike Setting Dynamike® To Transmit NB /ANL MAX OFF SWR CAL Operation Menu Mode Operation CH 9/ Allows.testing.of.important.radio.functions. 19 MEM SCAN Test 1- Battery Level:.Confirms.that.battery. DIM CB /WX/ voltage.level.is.between.10.8.V.to.15.8.V..If.in.that. PA ESC range,.it.is.“PASS”..Outside.of.that.range,.either. SWR TFAIL.LOW”.or.“FAIL.HIGH”.will.be.displayed..Press. BACK CAL Menu/Enter.knob.to.advance.to.next.test. 3 CAL Used.to.program.special.features..Menu/Enter. SWR 1.5 2 RX knob.is.used.to.move.cursor.to.desired.feature.. RF to.program.. S/ RF Note Use Dim/Escape button to exit SWR /CAL from any routine back to CB VOL standby mode. 3 SIG 1 SQ 5 79 +30dB M DYNAMIKE EN U SH EN U P TE SCAN MEM R RF GAIN DELTA TUNE NB /ANL OFF MIN S/ RF 2 3 CAL TX NB /ANL SWR /CAL CAL VOL 3 SIG 1 SWR /CAL SQ S/ RF 5 79 +30dB M DYNAMIKE E PU SH EN TE NU SWR /CAL S/RF RF SWR CAL MEM WX ! 3 SIG 1 R OFF NB /ANL MIN 3 DELTAM Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.feature.to.be. S/ RF S/RF RF SWR programmed. CAL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL 3 CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 5 79 +30dB 3 2 NB/ANL VOL SQSWR 1.5 DYNAMIKE ANL S/RF SWR CAL OFF VOL M SQ TE MEM R E PU SH EN TE NU TX Level.3: R RX 3 SIG 1 MIN 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M E PU SH EN TE NU R VOL SQ RF GAIN DELTA TUNE OFF WX ALERT SCAN WX AUTO SCAN CONTRAST NB /ANL MEM WX ! MIN MAX OFF MIN MIN 16 ESC CAL M CH 9/ EN S/RF SWR CAL VOL CB /WX/ PA DIM ESC OFF 3 CAL 2 NB/ANL SWR T1.5 DELTA TUNE BACK ANL VOL S/RF SWR CAL SQ SWRMAX /CAL 3 OFF VOL OFFSQ 3SWR CAL CAL 5 79 +30dB SWR/CAL DYNAMIKE MIN M EN 3R WX ! CAL BATTERY VOLTAGESWR SCAN SCAN FAILDITUNE LOW T BACK CAL MEM Note M CB /WX/ CB /WX/ CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC MEM WX ! 3 PA EN ESC CH 9/ 19 RF POWER OUTPUTSWR SCAN T BACK CAL MEM SCAN FAILDITUNE M SCAN 1 MINMIN CB /WX/ CB /WX/ U SH EN U P TE PA ESC MEM WX ! 2 MAX 3R ANTENNA RF PASS U SH EN U P TE OFF MEM CAL TX RXRF GAIN R DYNAMIKE RF GAIN MAX MIN WX ! SCAN CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN CB /WX/ PA DIM MEMDELTA SCAN TUNE FAILDIM T BACK PA M EN U SH EN U P TE SWR CAL SCAN MEM DELTA TUNEMAXT BACK MIN CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN CB /WX/ PA ESC R ESC ESC CH 9/ 3 SCAN 19 ANTENNA DIM Note SWR T BACK Press Dim/Escape button to CAL return to CB standby mode. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter OFF button pressed, testing is complete. Unit will return to CB Standby mode. CB /WX/ 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB MEM WX ! SQ R PRESS PTT BUTTON TO CHECK ANTENNA U SH EN U P TE CH 9/ 19 MEM DELTA SCAN PA M TX S/RF SWR CAL VOL ESC Test 3- DYNAMIKE Antenna Mismatch Warning:.Press SWR SQ RF GAIN OFFDELTA TUNE RF GAIN DELTA TUNEMAXT BACK MIN CAL Push-to-Talk .button.to.check.antenna/radio.for. proper.matching.. 2 TX MEM R N NB/ANL ESWR 1.5 M ANL DYNAMIKE RX DIM MEM SCAN DELTA U SH EN U P TE EN R 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB MEM WX ! 5 79 NB/ANL +30dB S/RF RF SIG 1 3 2 RX MEM SCAN S/RF RF DIM CB /WX/ SWR PA ESC CAL 1 SIG OFF CB /WX/ CH 9/ 19 SCAN PA 5 79 +30dB TX RF POWER OUTPUT RXRF GAIN RF PASS U SH EN U P TE MEM SCAN MEM SCAN POWER OUTPUT 2 TX SWR DYNAMIKE SCAN T BACK MIN 19 CAL 3 PU SH EN TE NU NB/ANL ESWR 1.5 M ANL +30dB SWR/CAL OFF MIN MEM MAX MIN WX ! NB /ANL SWR /CAL RF GAIN OFF S/RF DIM 5 79 SIG 1 VOL DYNAMIKE RX 3 CH 9/ 19 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. PA Press Push-To-Talk within 10 ESC seconds or unit will go to the M CAL SWR Test 2-DYNAMIKE RF PowerMIN Output:.Confirms.3.3.to.4.Watt. SQ RF T BACK RF GAIN DELTA TUNE MAXT BACK CAL CALGAIN OFFDELTA TUNE next test.SWR output.level..Once.Push-to-Talk.button.is.pressed,. Note Pass.or.Fail.will.be.displayed.if.level.is.outside.limits. Press Dim/Escape button to OFF MAX MIN OFF MIN MAX MIN OFF CH 9/ return 1 to CB standby mode. If SCAN 19 TX PRESS PTT 10 seconds pass or if Enter button MEM SCAN RX TO CHECK DIM pressed, go to 3rd test. CB /WX/ CAL 5 79 +30dB CAL WX ! CAL TX BATTERY VOLTAGE FAIL HIGH RXRF GAIN NB/ANL 1.5 NB/ANL SWRCHSWR 9/ 2 DELTA TUNEANLSCAN T BACK 19 CAL S/ RF OFF 3 CH 9/ 19 WX ! GAIN KEY RFTONES S/ RF RADIO CHECK EXIT CAL RF SWR/CAL M 5 79 +30dB ANL S/RF SWR CAL PU SH EN RX 3 SIG 1 MIN 3 2 VOL SQSWR 1.5 DYNAMIKE NB/ANL S/RF U EN Level.2: TX CAL RF SWR/CAL OFF NB/ANL DISPLAYS/ RFCOLOR VOL SQ S/RF RF MEM SCAN BRIGHTNESS SWR CAL PA 3 WX ALERT SIG 1 SWR /CAL RX RF SWR/CAL NB/ANL S/RF Level.1:. TX NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 SCAN ANL CAL 3 SIG 1 NB /ANLSWR /CAL NB/ANL MEM MEM WX ! U SH EN U P TE SWR EN R TUNE T BACK 3 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL SCAN PA CH 9/ 19 PU SH EN MEM SCAN N U 1.5 2 T 3 ER NB/ANL 2 ESWR ANL M DIM CB /WX/ S/RF PA RF ESC SWR S/RF MAX MIN BATTERY VOLTAGE PASS 5 79 SCAN +30dB NB/ANL 5 79 +30dB SWR/CAL DYNAMIKE MIN MIN OFF 1 TX OFF RX RF GAIN VOL OFF SQ S/RF SWR CAL CAL Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.to.navigate. 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL TX S/RF RF ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE SWRmenu.levels.. RX S/ RF S/RF 3 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL MIN MAX S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG 1 NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL Radio Check Mode Radio Check Mode Menu Mode NB /ANL DIM ESC WX ! SWR RF GAIN CAL 17 OFFDELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Operation Operation NB /ANL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL 3 CAL SCAN TX MEM SCAN Setting Display Color Mode Setting Display Color Mode 1 S/ RF S/RF SWR CAL SWR /CAL VOL 3 SQ 5 79 +30dB M DYNAMIKE CB /WX/ MEM U SH EN U P T E /ANL NB EN R ESC Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.Set Brightness WX ! 3 TUNE CAL T BACK 2 RF GAIN NB/ANL SWR 1.5 DELTA TX ANL S/ RF OFF S/RF SWR CAL MIN SWR /CAL MIN VOL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/ RF S/RF SWR CAL RX 3 SIG 1 5 79 +30dB S/ RF VOL TX NB /ANL RF SWR/CAL 2CAL 3 SQ SQ 5 79 +30dB 3 SIG 1 MAX U SH EN U P TE EN R MRF 3 SIG 1 3 VOL OFF 3 SCAN DISPLAY COLOR MEM SCAN OFF MIN BRIGHTNESSNB /ANL NB/ANL SWR PA 1.5 WXCAL ALERT ANL CB /WX/ MEM WX ! RX S/ RF CH 9/ 19 DIM 3 2 ESC SQ M DYNAMIKE MIN OFF SWR VOL RFSQ GAIN DYNAMIKE DELTA TUNE MAX OFF MIN MIN NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 ANL TX CH 9/ 19 CB /WX/ NU VOL SQ DYNAMIKE PU SH EN TE MEM SQ SCAN 3 CAL PA DIM ESC PU SH EN TE MEM PA SCAN PA WX ! MAX SET NIGHT-DIM LEVEL EXIT TX M MIN MAX S/ RF SWR /CAL 18 ESC MIN NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL OFF S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG 1 VOL SQ DIM CB /WX/ PA ESC OFF SCAN 2 SWR CAL 3 RF GAIN CAL SET CONTRAST EXIT TX RX 3 DELTA TUNE MEM SCAN DYNAMIKE DIM ESC Setting Contrast Mode SWR CAL T BACK SCAN CB /WX/ PA M U EN NT ER RF GAIN DELTA TUNE CH 9/ 19 Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest contrast levels, 3 error beeps will be heard. MEM SCAN Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine.. MEM WX ! PU SH E 5 79 +30dB Note To toggle from day to night settings, see page 24. CH 9/ 19 Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise.to. select.Set Contrast...Press.Menu/Enter.knob. MAX MIN OFF again.and.rotate.clockwise.to.increase.contrast,. counter-clockwise.to.decrease.contrast.. Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.set.contrast.. DIM E R M Press.Menu/Enter.knob.or.escape.button.again. RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK to.exit.routine... MIN CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN Setting Contrast Mode 19 NB /ANL OFF Note Exit will return to menu mode. ESC will exit and return to CB Standby. WX ! MIN RX DYNAMIKE CH 9/ CB /WX/ OFF DIM WX ! SET BRIGHTNESS DAY-BRIGHT NIGHT-DIM OFF MEM SCAN SET COLOR EXIT RX 7 9 +30dB SIG 1 SWR/CAL VOL Note If an attempt is made to ESC exceed the highest or lowest brightness levels, 3 error beeps SWR CAL will be heard. MEM SCAN S/ RF Rotating.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.changes.the. S/RF RF CB /WX/ SWR PA display.color.from.green.to.blue.to.amber.to.red. CAL 3 5 79 1 SIG +30dB SWR /CAL MEM WX ! SH EN U P then.back.to.green.. U TE EN R Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine.. NB /ANL Note 3 4 CAL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 Select EXIT to return to ANL S/ RF menu. main Dim/Escape S/RFPress RF button toSWR return to CB mode. CAL 3 5 CH 9/ 19 press.Menu/Enter. To.set.the.Night-Dim level,. repeat.instructions.above.then.select.Night-Dim. OFF NB /ANL MIN MEM SCAN Note To select day or night levels, E R To.set.the.day.bright.level,.turn.the.Menu/Enter. M SWR press and release Dim/Escape SWR RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK T BACK CAL CAL knob.clockwise.to.a.desired.setting.and.then. button once levels are set. CB /WX/ NU MAX MIN CALSCAN TX 5 79 3CAL +30dB SIG 1 SWR /CALMEM U SH EN U P TE EN R OFF U SH EN U P TE EN R M MEM SCAN RX S/RF CAL 5 79 +30dB SET BRIGHTNESS DAY-BRIGHT NIGHT-DIM Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.to.Select RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK Brightness..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select. Day-Bright..Turn.Menu/Enter.clockwise.to. increase.brightness.and.turn.counter-clockwise.to. decrease.brightness.. MAX MIN OFF DYNAMIKE RF Press.and.release.Menu/Enter to.set.the.color. SWR RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK DYNAMIKE SWR /CAL 2 SWR 1.5 SWR CAL RX RF Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.Display Color.. NB /ANL Setting Brightness Mode DIMBrightness Mode Setting PA RF SIG 1 CH 9/ 19 T BACK DIM ESC SWR CAL 19 Weather Auto 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 S/RF RF Emergency.Alert..When.you.hear.the.alert,.press. 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB the.CB/WX/PA.button.in.the.WX.mode..You. SWR /CAL U SH U P EN M will.then.be.able.to.hear.the.Weather.Warning. VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Broadcast. Your.29.LX.LE.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 Weather Alert Scan The.unit.will.continually.scan.all.10.WX.channels.for. Channels 1050.Hz.tone..If.the.tone.is.detected.the.unit.will. What is Weather Radio? activate.WX.mode.on.the.channel.with.the.tone.. NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a Default.state.is.Off..Go.to.Menu.mode.to.choose. service of the National Oceanic On/Off.(see.page.22): SCAN 163.275 CB /WX/ PA EN TE CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN 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). 20 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. 21 Operation Operation Weather Alert Mode Note 1.5 2 CAL SelectNB/ANL EXIT toSWR return to 3 ANL main menu. Press Dim/Escape S/ RF S/RF RF buttonSWR to return to CB mode. CAL Setting Weather Alert Mode Key Tones Mode On and Off 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.. Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise. to.Set Key Tones..Press.Menu/Enter.to.set.Key. Tones.On/Off. NB /ANL 3 SIG 1 SWR/CAL VOL SQ RX M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM WX ! SWR /CAL DYNAMIKE 5 79 +30dB SWR DYNAMIKE CAL TE MEM WX ! R S/ RF S/RF RF SWR DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL SWR CAL 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB SWR /CAL MAX MIN OFF NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 ANL Auto Scan..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select.On/Off. NB /ANL S/ RF S/RF SWR CAL CAL SQ . OFF S/RF SWR RF 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M E PU SH EN TE NU MEM SWR CAL WX ! R SWR /CAL RF GAIN DELTA TUNE 3 CAL Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine.. MIN MIN 22 MAX SQ 3 SWR CAL RX 5 79 +30dB MINDYNAMIKE SET KEY TONES RADIO CHECK SETTINGS MEM T BACK SCAN DIM ESC SWR CAL SOFTWARE VER. RF GAIN DELTA TUNE GO TO DEFAULT CH 9/ 19 CB /WX/ PA SCAN T BACK MEM SCAN CB /WX/ DIM ESC CH 9/ 19 SWR CAL DIM ESC SCAN OFF CB /WX/ DIM SCAN CH 9/ 19 PA EN TE PU SH EN T MEM R WX ! RESTORE DEFAULT DELTA TUNE YES RF GAIN NO MEM MEM SCAN T BACK CB /WX/ PA MIN ER MIN Note Default display color is green. ESC SWR CAL DIM ESC WX ! Press Menu/Enter knob to restore default M MAX DELTA TUNE TOFF BACK settings. Choose MIN NORFtoGAIN maintain present setting with no change. U EN CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN SWR CAL OFF OFF Software Version/Factory Settings MEM SCAN WX ! SOFTWARE VER. GOMINTO DEFAULT MAX TX MIN CH 9/ SIG 1 T BACK PA PA CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 OFF VOL OFF RX SCAN 19 NB /ANL CAL WX AUTO SCAN 3 5 79 SIG 1 +30dB SWR /CAL MEM SCAN 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL TX N U P U S H ON E ANL M DIM RX VOL SQ DYNAMIKE PA OFF S/ RF S/RF RF ESC TX RX RF SWR /CAL VOL 3 S/ RF CB /WX/ To.restore.default.settings,.Press.Menu/Enter. MEM WX ! U SH EN U P TE EN R MAX MIN OFF M knob.again..Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise. SWR RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL to.select.Settings then.Go To Default.. MIN NB /ANL DELTA TUNE Software Version/Factory Settings RF GAIN Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine.. MIN MEM SCAN Note Select EXIT to return to main menu. Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB mode. WX ! RF GAIN WX ALERT SCAN ON OFF PU SH EN CH 9/ 19 Displays current software version and returns unit to original factory settings. To view software MAX MIN OFF version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to select Settings then Software Version. VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Setting Weather Setting Weather Auto Scan Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise.to.WX Auto Scan 2 MEM U SH SCAN EN U P TE Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine.. EN R M 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL TX ANL CH 9/ SCAN RX 19 S/ RF S/RF RF SWR MEM SCAN CAL 3 5 79 SIG 1 DIM +30dB NB /ANL CB /WX/ SWR /CAL U SH EN PA U P TE ESC EN 3 R NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL TX M VOLANL SQ DYNAMIKE OFF NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL SET KEY TONES ON OFF TX RX MAX MIN OFF OFF MIN Press.Menu/Enter.knob.and.rotate.clockwise.to. WX Alert Scan..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to.select. NB /ANL On/Off.. Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2the3unit CAL TX If an alert is detected ANL RX will activate WX mode on the S/ RF S/RF RF channelSWR with the alert. Use CAL 3 5 SIG 1 to select7 9 +30dB Menu/Enter knob SWR/CAL U EN M On/Off and press to set. OFF CAL MEM SCAN S/RF RF DIM CB /WX/ SWR CAL PA ESC 3 SIG 1 R NB /ANL SQ 3 Setting Weather Alert Scan MIN VOL CH 9/ SCANSWR 1.5 NB/ANL 19 2 ANL RF GAIN DELTA TUNE VOL T BACK SQ Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to.exit.routine.. Setting Weather Alert Scan OFF NB /ANL SET WX ALERT S/ RF ON OFF TX 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE Key Tones Mode MAX OFF 23 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 2 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 CAL 3 SIG 1 SQ CB /WX/ PA 5 79 +30dB 3 2 1.5 MEM NB/ANL WX ! CAL TX U S H SWR U PANL E N T E EN R RX S/RF M S/RF RF RF GAIN SWR CAL 5 3 7 9 +30dB SIG 1 SWR/CAL 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 3 Program Memory Channels Program Memory Channels NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker / Noise Limiter) Button Automatic Noise Limiter) Button 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 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 SWR CAL RF Gain Control RF Gain Control VOL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF S/RF SWR CAL SQ SQ 3 SIG 1 27.405 MHz M E PU SH EN TE NU MEM NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL RF GAIN S/RF MIN 1 24 DIM S/RF SWR CAL 2 DELTA TUNE RF VOLMAXSQ SIG 1 3 3 CAL TX T BACK RX SWR CAL Rotate.the.RF.Gain.knob.counterclockwise.to. reduce.gain.in.strong.signal.areas..In.weak.. OFF MIN signal.areas.turn.clockwise.to.increase.gain. MEM ESC WX ! R 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.. SCAN . M CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN CB /WX/ PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKEOFF TE ESC NB/ANL R 1 CH 9/ 19 CB /WX/ PU SH EN RF GAIN MEM SCAN SWR /CAL MIN MIN PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M DYNAMIKE U EN Note DIM CB /WX/ PA 5 79 +30dB SCAN OFF RX The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in weak signal areas. OFF CAL RF SWR/CAL VOL 3 3 SIG 1 The.RF.Gain.is.used.to.optimize.reception.in. strong.or.weak.signal.areas.. NB/ANL Note RF SWR/CAL CH 9/ 19 SCAN MEM SCAN U SH EN U P TE EN R . . MEM RF GAIN 2 DIM ESC WX ! DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL . Press.Dim/Escape.button.to.end.Scan.and.. MIN OFF MAX . return.to.CB.mode. 25 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. Note If in WX mode the unit will scan Weather channels. Operation Operation 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.. S/RF SWR CAL 3 CAL SQ DYNAMIKE Scan Memory Channels M VOL OFF E PU SH EN TE NU CB /WX / R Scan Memory Channels RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK To.scan.memory.channels,.press.and.release. Scan/Mem Scan.button.twice. MAX MIN MIN VOL SCAN TX STRONG SIGNALS RX RF SQ DIM PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 SWR /CAL CH 9/ 19 CAL M E PU SH EN TE NU MEM ESC WX ! R MEDIUM SIGNALS RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK MEM SCAN PA 5 79 +30dB 3 SIG 1 AL CB SCAN 27.405 TX RX RF SCAN S/RF SWR CAL 3 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/ RF 2 Gate closed NB/ANL L NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL Setting Squelch Scan CB Channels DIM ESC OFF MIN MIN WEAK MAX SIGNALS OFF 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 Scan CB Channels SWR CAL OFF L S/RF SWR CAL CAL SQ M DYNAMIKE Dimmer Control EN U SH EN U P TE CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN / CB /WX PA 5 79 +30dB 3 SIG 1 SCAN CB MEM SCAN 27.405 TX RX RF AL VOL 3 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL RF GAIN DELTA TUNE Dimmer Control T BACK 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL ESC S/RF MEM R Gate open NB/ANL DIM SWR CAL S/RF SWR CAL CAL SQ SCAN TX RX RF SWR/CAL VOL 3 MEM SCAN STRONG SIGNALS CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M E PU SH EN TE NU MEM R WX ! MEDIUM SIGNALS RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK NB/ANL S/RF SWR CAL RF SWR /CAL VOL OFF SQ 3 CAL MIN SCAN TX MIN RX MAX MEM SCAN CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 DYNAMIKE MIN PA 5 79 +30dB M E PU SH EN TE NU MEM 2 R DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL .1 P . ress.Dim/Esc.button.to.toggle.between.day. and.night.settings.. . See.setting.instructions.on.page.19. MIN OFF MAX 26 OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF ESC WX ! RF GAIN WEAK SIGNALS OFF DIM . .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 CH 9/ 19 27 Operation Operation Setting Squelch Continued NB/ANL S/ RF S/RF SWR CAL 3 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) CAL 5 79 +30dB 3 SIG 1 SWR /CAL STRONG SIGNALS VOL SQ MEM SCAN RX RF M DYNAMIKE EN CH 9/ 19 External Speaker SCAN TX U SH EN U P TE MEM R RF GAIN DELTA TUNE SWR CAL T BACK WEAK SIGNALS G AT E NOISE 3 MIN MIN MAX S/RF Meter OFF . .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 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 OFF External Speaker The.external.speaker.jack.is.used.for.remote. DIM CB /WX/ PA ESC receiver.monitoring. WX ! . .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.. NB /ANL 2 SWR 1.5 S/RF SCAN TX RF CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 SWR /CAL VOL OFF 28 CAL CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN S/ RF 1 3 SQ PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M U EN PU SH EN T MIN MEM ESC WX ! ER RF GAIN MIN DIM DELTA TUNE MAX T BACK SWR CAL OFF . .The.S/RF-SWR-CAL.button.must.be.in.the. S/RF.mode. 29 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 .P . ush and hold.microphone.button.and.speak. in.a.normal.voice..Your.voice.will.now.transmit. on.the.PA.speaker. NB/ANL CH 9/ 19 M E PU SH EN TE NU RF GAIN MIN MIN 2 S/ RF DIM DELTA TUNE MAX T BACK SWR CAL OFF OFF . Press CB/WX/PA.button.to.select.PA. SCAN CAL RF CB /WX/ 3 SIG 1 VOL 4 30 S/RF 3 MEM SCAN ESC SWR /CAL R 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL MEM SCAN RF SIG 1 VOL SCAN 3 SQ PA 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M U EN PU SH EN TE MEM WX ! R RF GAIN MIN MIN . .Adjust.PA.speaker.volume.with.the. Dynamike®.control. 31 DELTA TUNE MAX T BACK OFF 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. 32 33 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. 34 35 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 36 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 37 Frequency Ranges 29 LX LE Specifications The.Cobra.29.LX.LE.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 38 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,.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) 39 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. 40 Dynamic External Speaker Noise Canceling External Speaker HG S100 HG S300 Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker HG S500 41 29 LX 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 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time. Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary CB Radio The CB Story 2 1 Limited Edition 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 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.). FCC Regulations NB/ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF S/RF SWR CAL VOL OFF 2 3 3 5 79 +30dB CAL DYNAMIKE PA M CH 9/ 19 MEM SCAN CB/WX/ SIG 1 SQ SCAN TX RX RF SWR/CAL EN U SH EN U P TE MEM RF GAIN MIN 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 ! R 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 29 LX LE Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary CB Radio 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. Limited Edition Trademark Info What’s Included with Your 29 LX LE ©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China Part No. 480-647-P-001 Version A 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. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® ©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China .1. 2. 3 4. 6 Part No. 480-647-P-001 Version A Nothing.Comes.Close.to.a.Cobra® A1 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) 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 Intro Thank.you.for.purchasing.the.Cobra.29.LX.LE. 50th.Anniversary.Limited.Edition.CB.Radio.. Properly.used,.this.Cobra.product.will.give.you. many.years.of.reliable.service. Customer Support Operation Installation Secondary Icons 17 16 NB /ANL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL 18 S/ RF S/RF SWR CAL SWR /CAL VOL 1 CAL 3 5 79 +30dB DYNAMIKE M EN U SH EN U P TE MEM RF GAIN CB/ DELTA TUNE MAX MIN 5 4 13 WX ! MEM SCAN PA 6 7 ANT Customer Assistance 8 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. 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. 21 PA.SP. EXT.SP. + POWER – MADE IN CHINA 22 A2 OFF 9 20 COBRA ESC T BACK 3 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD DIM WX / R MIN 2 CH 9/ 19 SCAN TX RX SIG 1 SQ OFF 3 RF Warranty NOTE 12 15 14 Customer Assistance 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. Ordering From U.S.A. 23 A3 42
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