Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago. IL 601707 Operating Instructions for your Cobra You Think You Need Service For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist eae you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. Bi Citizens Band “ saboteur taro option awash ~ 2-Way Handheld A Consumer Service Representative con be reached through this same number 8:00 am 8:00 pm, Mandy through Friday, CST.
Controls and Indicators iB BNC Antenna Connector BB Squelch Control EW On/Off Volume Control IB Removable Belt Sip BB External Speaker Jack 1 External Microphone Jack i Charge LED BW Ni Cad Battery Charge Jack EB OC Power Jack TO Light Key BB Channel Up/Down Keys PIT (Push To Talk) Key B® Battery Chamber 2» LCD Display Panel BY Lock key i SoundTracker™ Key [3 CB Weather Key and SILO Power Key EB} instant Channel 9& 19 and Dual Watch Key EE) Function Key EB Channel Scan Microphone O ete, Eons ay Thank you fo
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.) FCC Regulations 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.
Operation Attach Antenna Attach Antenna install Batteries Battery Note © Insert. Installation To increase range as a portable, use CAT telescopic loaded long range antenna. [See Accessory Page 35). Press and hold down | Note on arrow Ignoring polarity markings and slide can cause damage 10 both the unit and the batteries. The requires 9 “AA” alkaline or Ni Cad butter ies {not included with the unit). When batteries are low or need © Remove battery chamber cover.
Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Rotate ON OFF Volume Control §3 clockwise. i f Gate open FE Note STRONG SKA FE When you turn the HH 38 WX Squelch Volume series of tones will be ” heard and the icons will briefly MEU 1 ET appear on the LCD display. Squelch HAT © LCD lights on for § seconds. £70 WER sa ig . HRA O Fully £3 counterclockwise opens the “gate” and all signals enter, NOISE Setting Squelch 1 Setting Squelch < 2 Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals.
Operation Select Channel Note For quick advance, push and hold arrow key(s). Note When switching from one channel to another, squelch will need to be reset. See Setting Squelch on pages 4 and 5. Select Channel © Turn power ON. © For higher channel, € For lower Channel, push (SUP arrow key. push J DOWN arrow key. LCD Display LCD Display All needed information is displayed on LCD \ display panel.
Operation Transmit/Receive Stop Antenna must be installed before TX depressed you cannot receive transmissions. Note During transmit, your outgoing transmission power is measured in watts and displayed on the br graph. Transmit / Receive Ll] © To transmit, push and hold [2 © The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be displayed when transmitting. 2 inches away receive incoming Operation © Hold mic about v 2 inches from mouth.
ration One Touch for Channel 9 and Channel 19 Note Pressing CHANNEL UP/DOWN key will exit you from this mode. One Touch For Channel 9 and Channel 19 To gain instant access to Channels 9 (emergency) and 19 (information) from other channels: Cobber Q Pwr Saver COTWXCHSNIS goer PUSH & RELEASE i O rush 3 CH 9/19 once for channel 8. 2 Pwr Saver CHECKPOINTS oom PUSH & RELEASE i © push {3 CH 9/19 twice for Channel 19.
Dual Watch Nate To set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) see Setting Squelch on pages 4 and 5. Note At a later time you can recall your preset OW channels by pushing and releasing the Q FUNCTION key and quickly pushing and releasing the © OW key. Dual Watch Dual Watch allows simultaneous monitoring of two pres elected channels. To monitor Channel 11 and 17 for incoming transmissions: © Set Desired Squelch Setting (DOSS. © Select Channel 11 with T CHANNEL UP/ DOWN key.
Operation Operation Weather Channels Nate The 10 National Weather Channels include 7 NOVA and 3 Canadian channels. These channels provide full coverage to keep you informed of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a list of weather frequencies see specifications in the Frequency Ranges section on page 36.
Operation Power Saver (HI/LOW) Note The low power setting cuts the transmitting range in half, but the receiving range is not affected. Power Saver (HI/LOW) Reduces transmit power output to t watt to extend battery life. PRESS & RELEASE © Push and release the) FUNCTION key. FUNCTION can will be displayed. Q Pwr Saver DI 0 PUSH & A000 E Rte 0D 0S | © Push and release the ® key.
Battery Capacity Level Note Battery life is approximately 20 hours under normal use conditions. Battery Capacity Level To monitor the remaining power level of the battery: check battery icon bands. flashing icon Fine | 0866 35. CARCINOGENS oom Artery icon will flash if batteries are low. Replace batteries as soon as possible.
Operation Operation Activating SoundTracker™ Note This engages the SoundTracker™ system and reduces the noise level, Activating SoundTracker™ Rene 000 Lana 2 Pwr Saver DW 0 £. CHANDON ooo @ Push and release the) ST key. The &soundtrack icon will appear. Testing Sound Tracker™ Testing Sound Tracker™ : © Fully & counterclockwise opens the “gate” and all signals enter, Turn the knob until it stops.
Operation Deists) cobra i : 2 Por Saver OW Q © Turn the volume up louder than your normal i PUSH& fastening level. | RELEASE { | £5, COMPLAINS soar, | t Sabre | OT disengage SoundTracker™ push and release (JST key again. icon will disappear. Nate At times you may experience different levels of noise Lighted Display Lighted Display reduction. Different terrains PUSH & O O and environments will effect RELEASE the SoundTracker™ System's Showman ° Sean performance. PUSH & © Push and release the) ST key.
(8 Je YSN Toh Operation Lock Key Note PTT, LIGHT, VOLUME, SQUELCH and LOCK functions are still operational while the LOCK function is activated. Lock Key Purpose is to lock mast functions to avoid accidental actuation. PUSH & | fn) HOLD p> 9 SICK Cobra “0 Big dnd © To lock, push and hold the Q, LOCK key for two seconds. The LOCK icon will appear. To unlock, push and hold J, LOCK key for 2 seconds again. in Vehicle Use The can be connected to your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter.
How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know + 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 A Few Rules You Should Know A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with another station.
How Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note 1f no response on channel 9, try channels Serve You 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies Se sure antenna is properly connected. 2. CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you should request a “REACT BASE” and provide the (B distress data (called CLIP): C ali Sign Identify yourself. Location Be exact. Injuries Number. Type. Trapped? © problem Give details and help needed.
How Your CB 10-Codes 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.
[RISE $2 | Vet PTH eTe The COBRA 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 and 10 weather channels as shown below. Channel Channel Weather ® Freq. (B Freq. |Weather Freq. Channel tn MHz Channel in MHz | Channel In MHz 1 26965 21 2721501 162550 2 26975 2 27225|2 162400 3 26985 23 27.
Limited "Tv » Year Warranty Optional Aces Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 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 US.
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