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... Mobile Radio Installation/Connection 2 Turning On 4 CB Antenna 4 Microphone Connector 5 Squelch 5 Setting Squelch 6 Channel Selection 8 Channel 9/19 8 CB/Weather 8 Dual Watch 9 Scan 9 Soundtracker System 10 Activating Soundtracker System 11 S/RF Power Meter 12 RX/TX Indicator LED 12 Antenna Connector 13 External Speaker 13 Power 13 Ignition Noise Interference 14 Temporary Mobile Operation 14 Operation to Receive/Transmit 15 Maintenance 16 Frequency Ranges 18 Specifications 19...
... Mobile Radio Installation/Connection 2 Turning On 4 CB Antenna 4 Microphone Connector 5 Squelch 5 Setting Squelch 6 Channel Selection 8 Channel 9/19 8 CB/Weather 8 Dual Watch 9 Scan 9 Soundtracker System 10 Activating Soundtracker System 11 S/RF Power Meter 12 RX/TX Indicator LED 12 Antenna Connector 13 External Speaker 13 Power 13 Ignition Noise Interference 14 Temporary Mobile Operation 14 Operation to Receive/Transmit 15 Maintenance 16 Frequency Ranges 18 Specifications 19...
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POWER 13.8V DC ANTENNA 2 SPKR. To mount the transceiver: Mounting and Connections Select a location for the transceiver and microphone bracket that is convenient for the mounting screws. In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted to mark the location for operation. Remove the mounting bracket and use it . ᕡHold the radio with self tapping screws and star washers. EXT. A universal mounting bracket is...
POWER 13.8V DC ANTENNA 2 SPKR. To mount the transceiver: Mounting and Connections Select a location for the transceiver and microphone bracket that is convenient for the mounting screws. In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted to mark the location for operation. Remove the mounting bracket and use it . ᕡHold the radio with self tapping screws and star washers. EXT. A universal mounting bracket is...
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... grounded to the engine block (or chassis). ᕧMount the microphone bracket on front of the automobile.This is usually the chassis. Mounting and Connections Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal, positive or negative (positive is ...the red lead of DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse. ᕥConnect the orange lead to a constant 12v fuse (ie: cigarette lighter or direct to battery) ᕦConnect the black lead to the negative side of unit and install unit in bracket- Any convenient location with ...
... grounded to the engine block (or chassis). ᕧMount the microphone bracket on front of the automobile.This is usually the chassis. Mounting and Connections Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal, positive or negative (positive is ...the red lead of DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse. ᕥConnect the orange lead to a constant 12v fuse (ie: cigarette lighter or direct to battery) ᕦConnect the black lead to the negative side of unit and install unit in bracket- Any convenient location with ...
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... antenna usually results in a boat, the transceiver will not operate at the back of this type of all three bands (AM-FM & CB), using a single antenna. Operation Turning on Your Radio Turning on and set the desired listening volume. OFF CB Antenna Note Cobra loaded-type antenna models HGA 1000, HGA 1500, and HGA 2000 are available which allow maximum power output...
... antenna usually results in a boat, the transceiver will not operate at the back of this type of all three bands (AM-FM & CB), using a single antenna. Operation Turning on Your Radio Turning on and set the desired listening volume. OFF CB Antenna Note Cobra loaded-type antenna models HGA 1000, HGA 1500, and HGA 2000 are available which allow maximum power output...
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... LED lights steady and radio beeps twice. Scan Press and release SCAN button to stop scan function. Press PTT on mic to activate CB scan mode. Select first channel, CB mode. PRESS AND HOLD OFF 2. When scan is squelched, radio begins to be re-set. POrFeF ss Scan to... scan between two selected channels. 1. Operation Dual Watch This features allows the user to restart CB scan. ...
... LED lights steady and radio beeps twice. Scan Press and release SCAN button to stop scan function. Press PTT on mic to activate CB scan mode. Select first channel, CB mode. PRESS AND HOLD OFF 2. When scan is squelched, radio begins to be re-set. POrFeF ss Scan to... scan between two selected channels. 1. Operation Dual Watch This features allows the user to restart CB scan. ...
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RX/TX Indicator LED RX/TX Indicator LED RX indicator will light when in transmit mode. OFF 12 When weather channel is selected,WX indicator is illuminated, and the channel is displayed. TX indicator liOgFhFts when in the receive mode. Operation S/RF PowerMeter S/RF Power Meter Shows relative transmitter RF output power and input signal strength when receiving.The LED (Light Emitting Diode) segments glow green to amber to red...this indicates receive or transmit activity.
RX/TX Indicator LED RX/TX Indicator LED RX indicator will light when in transmit mode. OFF 12 When weather channel is selected,WX indicator is illuminated, and the channel is displayed. TX indicator liOgFhFts when in the receive mode. Operation S/RF PowerMeter S/RF Power Meter Shows relative transmitter RF output power and input signal strength when receiving.The LED (Light Emitting Diode) segments glow green to amber to red...this indicates receive or transmit activity.
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... Speaker Note Cobra external speakers are rated 15 watts Power: This cable is permanently attached to remove the radio after installation, disconnect at least 4.0 watts. If you wish to the radio. When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is used for an external speaker. POWER 13.8V DC ANTENNA External Speaker. Power 13 Antenna Connector EXT...
... Speaker Note Cobra external speakers are rated 15 watts Power: This cable is permanently attached to remove the radio after installation, disconnect at least 4.0 watts. If you wish to the radio. When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is used for an external speaker. POWER 13.8V DC ANTENNA External Speaker. Power 13 Antenna Connector EXT...
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...installations ignition interference may be high enough to negative side contacts. Also, when extremely low level signals are connected to avoid draining the battery. Operation Ignition Noise Interference Note When using the unit with vehicle engine turned...wires are being received, the transceiver may be operated with cigarette adapter, turn off . Note Radio resets to CH 9 when connected to quickly "install" your COBRA dealer or a 2-way radio...additional cigarette lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer.This adapter and a magnetic mount antenna allow you to cigarette lighter plug....
...installations ignition interference may be high enough to negative side contacts. Also, when extremely low level signals are connected to avoid draining the battery. Operation Ignition Noise Interference Note When using the unit with vehicle engine turned...wires are being received, the transceiver may be operated with cigarette adapter, turn off . Note Radio resets to CH 9 when connected to quickly "install" your COBRA dealer or a 2-way radio...additional cigarette lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer.This adapter and a magnetic mount antenna allow you to cigarette lighter plug....
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... Operating Procedure to a comfortable listening level. 6. Be sure that power cord, antenna and microphone are controlled by the press-to the proper connectors before transmitting. The weather switch should be heard. Select the desired channel. 5. Set VOLUME CONTROL to Receive 1. Listen to reduce unwanted background noise (...). The receiver and transmitter are connected to -talk switch on a clear channel), hold the microphone two inches from the speaker. Turn the radio ON by depressing the button labeled ST. Do not advance the control too far, or some of the weaker signals...
... Operating Procedure to a comfortable listening level. 6. Be sure that power cord, antenna and microphone are controlled by the press-to the proper connectors before transmitting. The weather switch should be heard. Select the desired channel. 5. Set VOLUME CONTROL to Receive 1. Listen to reduce unwanted background noise (...). The receiver and transmitter are connected to -talk switch on a clear channel), hold the microphone two inches from the speaker. Turn the radio ON by depressing the button labeled ST. Do not advance the control too far, or some of the weaker signals...
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... installations. Should a failure occur, however, review the following, then if necessary, replace parts only with identical parts. Failure to operate your radio. 2. Maintenance Maintenance/ Adjustment Maintenance and Adjustment Your COBRA CB transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encountered in its light weight result in . 4. Check the fuses in the DC power cord. If you are unable to correct the problem, refer to the SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS...
... installations. Should a failure occur, however, review the following, then if necessary, replace parts only with identical parts. Failure to operate your radio. 2. Maintenance Maintenance/ Adjustment Maintenance and Adjustment Your COBRA CB transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encountered in its light weight result in . 4. Check the fuses in the DC power cord. If you are unable to correct the problem, refer to the SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS...
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... Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages 17 You may not play music in your CB to sell merchandise or profes- When making adjustments, be sure to re-read applicable portions of communications for more than those recommended by overpowering them with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegally high antennas. 3. Warning Replacement Warning Replacement or substitution of certain parts with replacements...
... Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages 17 You may not play music in your CB to sell merchandise or profes- When making adjustments, be sure to re-read applicable portions of communications for more than those recommended by overpowering them with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegally high antennas. 3. Warning Replacement Warning Replacement or substitution of certain parts with replacements...
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... 2 162.400 3 162.475 4 162.425 5 162.450 6 162.500 7 162.525 8 161.650 9 161.775 10 163.275 18 Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1 26.965 21 27.215 2 26.975 22 27.225 3 26.985 23 27.255 4 27.005 24 27.235 5 ...Freq. Frequency Ranges Accessories The COBRA 18 WX ST II 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 all 10 weather channels as shown below. Channel Channel CB...
... 2 162.400 3 162.475 4 162.425 5 162.450 6 162.500 7 162.525 8 161.650 9 161.775 10 163.275 18 Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1 26.965 21 27.215 2 26.975 22 27.225 3 26.985 23 27.255 4 27.005 24 27.235 5 ...Freq. Frequency Ranges Accessories The COBRA 18 WX ST II 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 all 10 weather channels as shown below. Channel Channel CB...
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... METER LED; ANTENNA CONNECTOR UHF; INDICATES RELATIVE POWER OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH 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 10dB (S+N) SELECTIVITY 6 dB @ 7 KHZ, 60 DB @ 10KHZ IMAGE REJECTION 60 dB, TYPICAL ADJACENT-CHANNEL REJECTION . . .50 dB, TYPICAL ATOMATIC NOISE LIMITER BUILT-IN Specifications...
... METER LED; ANTENNA CONNECTOR UHF; INDICATES RELATIVE POWER OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH 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 10dB (S+N) SELECTIVITY 6 dB @ 7 KHZ, 60 DB @ 10KHZ IMAGE REJECTION 60 dB, TYPICAL ADJACENT-CHANNEL REJECTION . . .50 dB, TYPICAL ATOMATIC NOISE LIMITER BUILT-IN Specifications...
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...-9-001 Replacement Mounting Bracket 634-081-9-001 Replacement Thumb Screws 741-080-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket HG A1000 21"BaseLoadedMagneticMountAntenna HG A1500 38"BaseLoadedMagneticMountAntenna HG A2000 54"BaseLoadedMagneticMountAntenna HG M84 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone HG M84W 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling MicWood gr HG M85 5 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone HG M73 Replacement Dynamic Microphone HG M75 Power Microphone HG M77 Noise Canceling/Power Microphone...
...-9-001 Replacement Mounting Bracket 634-081-9-001 Replacement Thumb Screws 741-080-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket HG A1000 21"BaseLoadedMagneticMountAntenna HG A1500 38"BaseLoadedMagneticMountAntenna HG A2000 54"BaseLoadedMagneticMountAntenna HG M84 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone HG M84W 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling MicWood gr HG M85 5 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone HG M73 Replacement Dynamic Microphone HG M75 Power Microphone HG M77 Noise Canceling/Power Microphone...
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... consumer purchase, such a duplicated sales receipt. COBRA shall not be at its COBRA CB Transceiver, and the component parts thereof, will be liable for warranty service, but the return charges will be...Service Department, accompanied by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. Cobra®, HighGear®, SoundTracker®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are limited in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from loss of use or cost of installation. including, without charge, repair...
... consumer purchase, such a duplicated sales receipt. COBRA shall not be at its COBRA CB Transceiver, and the component parts thereof, will be liable for warranty service, but the return charges will be...Service Department, accompanied by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. Cobra®, HighGear®, SoundTracker®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are limited in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from loss of use or cost of installation. including, without charge, repair...
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... of your repair. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of what is to prevent damage in China Part No. 480-315-P-001 If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Include a typed or clearly print name and address of a sales receipt. Cortland St., Chicago, ... Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 W. It will either be sent informing you need service call 1.773.889.3087 If your product should require factory service please call 1.773.889.3087 for status. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of the repair charge or replacement ...
... of your repair. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of what is to prevent damage in China Part No. 480-315-P-001 If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Include a typed or clearly print name and address of a sales receipt. Cortland St., Chicago, ... Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 W. It will either be sent informing you need service call 1.773.889.3087 If your product should require factory service please call 1.773.889.3087 for status. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of the repair charge or replacement ...
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18 WX ST II Operating Instructions for your 18 WX ST II Mobile Radio with System Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
18 WX ST II Operating Instructions for your 18 WX ST II Mobile Radio with System Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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... for Easier Communication." Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of an FCC-issued general Radio-Telephone Operator's License. Microphone bracket 5. A1 Transceiver bracket 4. The Citizens Band Story OFF 2 1 OFF WX ST II 3 CB Tranceiver 4 18 WX ST II Operating Instructions for your 18 WX ST II Mobile Radio with parts other than " broadcast" (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB channels because that is...
... for Easier Communication." Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of an FCC-issued general Radio-Telephone Operator's License. Microphone bracket 5. A1 Transceiver bracket 4. The Citizens Band Story OFF 2 1 OFF WX ST II 3 CB Tranceiver 4 18 WX ST II Operating Instructions for your 18 WX ST II Mobile Radio with parts other than " broadcast" (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB channels because that is...
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Channel Selector Button. 7. TX Indicator LED. 11. RX Indicator LED. 12. Microphone Back Side 16. Squelch. 4. Off/On/Volume. 3. SoundTracker™ Button. 14. SPKR. Microphone Connector. 2. CB/Weather 6. WX Indicator LED. 10. Dual Watch Button. 15. Channel 9/Channel 19 5. Power Cord 15 8 12 13 109 14 11 7 6 OFF 1 2 345 17 EXT. Controls and Indicators OFF 1. LED Channel Display. 8. S/RF Power Meter. 9. Scan Button. 13. Antenna Connecto1r8 WX ST II 17. External Speaker Connector 18. POWER 13.8V DC ANTENNA 18 16 A2
Channel Selector Button. 7. TX Indicator LED. 11. RX Indicator LED. 12. Microphone Back Side 16. Squelch. 4. Off/On/Volume. 3. SoundTracker™ Button. 14. SPKR. Microphone Connector. 2. CB/Weather 6. WX Indicator LED. 10. Dual Watch Button. 15. Channel 9/Channel 19 5. Power Cord 15 8 12 13 109 14 11 7 6 OFF 1 2 345 17 EXT. Controls and Indicators OFF 1. LED Channel Display. 8. S/RF Power Meter. 9. Scan Button. 13. Antenna Connecto1r8 WX ST II 17. External Speaker Connector 18. POWER 13.8V DC ANTENNA 18 16 A2
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...A3 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Central Time at : www.cobra.com Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many years of CB radio signals....owner's manual. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. Technology that dramatically improves the transmission and reception of reliable service. At the same time, it to the manual, you many features, please refer to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 18 WX ST II CB Radio...
...A3 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Central Time at : www.cobra.com Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many years of CB radio signals....owner's manual. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. Technology that dramatically improves the transmission and reception of reliable service. At the same time, it to the manual, you many features, please refer to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 18 WX ST II CB Radio...
