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... 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...
... 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...
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Installation 3 Connect the antenna cable plug to the receptacle marked "ANT" on the back of the unit. continued 3
Installation 3 Connect the antenna cable plug to the receptacle marked "ANT" on the back of the unit. continued 3
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...the black wire is connected to the chassis. Any convenient location with a good electrical contact (remove paint) may be used. 4 This is usually the chassis. Note When connected to an accessory fuse, unit will self test the emergency weather alert automatically when ignition is turned on &...vehicle, connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse. 5 Connect the black lead to the negative side of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). Turns itself on . Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle's battery connection to ...
...the black wire is connected to the chassis. Any convenient location with a good electrical contact (remove paint) may be used. 4 This is usually the chassis. Note When connected to an accessory fuse, unit will self test the emergency weather alert automatically when ignition is turned on &...vehicle, connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse. 5 Connect the black lead to the negative side of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). Turns itself on . Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle's battery connection to ...
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... the mirror bracket. Before attempting installation , consult your Cobra dealer for further information. 1 A standard antenna connector is recommended. Call 773889-3087 for center of all three bands (AM-FM & CB), using a single antenna. Marine Installation The transceiver will allow operation of the trunk. Antennas CB Antenna CB Antenna Since the maximum allowable power output of antenna usually results in less than normal transmit and...
... the mirror bracket. Before attempting installation , consult your Cobra dealer for further information. 1 A standard antenna connector is recommended. Call 773889-3087 for center of all three bands (AM-FM & CB), using a single antenna. Marine Installation The transceiver will allow operation of the trunk. Antennas CB Antenna CB Antenna Since the maximum allowable power output of antenna usually results in less than normal transmit and...
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... adequate, the background noise does not present a serious problem. Even though the Cobra 29 LX LE has an automatic noise limiter, in locating the source of electrical noise. Many possibilities exist and variations between vehicles require . Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician for help in some installations ignition interference may be high enough to make good...
... adequate, the background noise does not present a serious problem. Even though the Cobra 29 LX LE has an automatic noise limiter, in locating the source of electrical noise. Many possibilities exist and variations between vehicles require . Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician for help in some installations ignition interference may be high enough to make good...
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RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 2 Press the CB/PA/WX button to a normal listening level. Operation Turning On Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. 1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn unit on and adjust to change modes. 8 B /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR WR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX !
RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 2 Press the CB/PA/WX button to a normal listening level. Operation Turning On Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. 1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn unit on and adjust to change modes. 8 B /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR WR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX !
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... your antenna directions for more complete information). PU SH ENTER RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Note Calibration must be made in an open area (never in a garage). Vehicle doors must be closed. MIN MAX 4 W hile holding mic button adjust the SWR CAL knob so the meter...
... your antenna directions for more complete information). PU SH ENTER RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Note Calibration must be made in an open area (never in a garage). Vehicle doors must be closed. MIN MAX 4 W hile holding mic button adjust the SWR CAL knob so the meter...
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...of important radio functions. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter FF 1 CAL TX RX MINMIN MAX OFF MIN PRESS PTT BUTTON TO CHECK ANTENNA MAX SCAN CH 9/ buOtFtFon pressed, testing is "PASS". SRCW FALGRAIN OFFDELTA TUNE CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL RF POWER OUTPUT 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ...2 3 ANL CAL TX 3 RF SCAN CH 9/ PO19WER OUTPUT SCAN CH 9/ 19 PASS FAIL S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG U ...
...of important radio functions. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter FF 1 CAL TX RX MINMIN MAX OFF MIN PRESS PTT BUTTON TO CHECK ANTENNA MAX SCAN CH 9/ buOtFtFon pressed, testing is "PASS". SRCW FALGRAIN OFFDELTA TUNE CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL RF POWER OUTPUT 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ...2 3 ANL CAL TX 3 RF SCAN CH 9/ PO19WER OUTPUT SCAN CH 9/ 19 PASS FAIL S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG U ...
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... to receive a listing of NOAA 'Weather Radio Transmitter locations, contact your squelch control. 20 Your 29 LX LE has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your nearest National Weather Service Office. For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load/baseload). This enables you to monitor CB frequencies and still be able to : National...
... to receive a listing of NOAA 'Weather Radio Transmitter locations, contact your squelch control. 20 Your 29 LX LE has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your nearest National Weather Service Office. For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load/baseload). This enables you to monitor CB frequencies and still be able to : National...
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... present WX channel is active. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL MIN MAX OFF Weather Auto Scan If active while in operation by commercial radio and television. Go to Menu mode to keep you informed of weather ...The 10 National Weather Channels provide full coverage to choose on the channel with the tone. Weather Channels What is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of Commerce. 380 NWR stations are maintained by private interest groups. NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is Weather Radio? Go to Menu...
... present WX channel is active. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL MIN MAX OFF Weather Auto Scan If active while in operation by commercial radio and television. Go to Menu mode to keep you informed of weather ...The 10 National Weather Channels provide full coverage to choose on the channel with the tone. Weather Channels What is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of Commerce. 380 NWR stations are maintained by private interest groups. NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is Weather Radio? Go to Menu...
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... information call Cobra Customer Service 1.773.889.3087. +- 1 Simply connect the red (+) and black (-) . terminals of the transceiver to 120V AC. leads of the power pack. 32 Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to the corresponding. Warning! Home And Office Set-...Up Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) 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.
... information call Cobra Customer Service 1.773.889.3087. +- 1 Simply connect the red (+) and black (-) . terminals of the transceiver to 120V AC. leads of the power pack. 32 Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to the corresponding. Warning! Home And Office Set-...Up Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) 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.
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... yourself. You cannot blast others use the channel. Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 34 high antennas. F. Type. Selling of . D. Number. B. Be exact. C. You cannot use of merchandise and/or services is prohibited. 1. Set to let others off the air by reporting erratic drivers • Get "local information" to find destination • Communicate with family...
... yourself. You cannot blast others use the channel. Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 34 high antennas. F. Type. Selling of . D. Number. B. Be exact. C. You cannot use of merchandise and/or services is prohibited. 1. Set to let others off the air by reporting erratic drivers • Get "local information" to find destination • Communicate with family...
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This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) . Channel Channel CB Freq. Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1 26.965 21 27.215 1 2 26.975 22 27.225 2 3 26.985 23 27.255 3 4 27.005 24 27.235 4 5 27.015 25 ... 27.375 27.385 27.395 27.405 38 circuitry providing complete cove rage of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. Frequency Ranges The Cobra 29 LX LE transceiver represents one of all 40 CB chann els. CB Freq. WX Freq.
This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) . Channel Channel CB Freq. Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1 26.965 21 27.215 1 2 26.975 22 27.225 2 3 26.985 23 27.255 3 4 27.005 24 27.235 4 5 27.015 25 ... 27.375 27.385 27.395 27.405 38 circuitry providing complete cove rage of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. Frequency Ranges The Cobra 29 LX LE transceiver represents one of all 40 CB chann els. CB Freq. WX Freq.
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... TRANSMITTER Power Output 4 watts Modulation AM (Amplitude Modulation) Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 10 dB change in dynamic INPUT VOLTAGE 13.2VDC nom. (positive or negative ground) Current Drain Transmit: AM full mod., 1.5A (maximum) . signal strength, and vswr. full audio output, 1.2A (nominal) Size 8-5/8" D x 7-9/32" W x 2-13/63" H Weight 4 lbs. 29 LX LE Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH FREQUENCY RANGE...
... TRANSMITTER Power Output 4 watts Modulation AM (Amplitude Modulation) Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 10 dB change in dynamic INPUT VOLTAGE 13.2VDC nom. (positive or negative ground) Current Drain Transmit: AM full mod., 1.5A (maximum) . signal strength, and vswr. full audio output, 1.2A (nominal) Size 8-5/8" D x 7-9/32" W x 2-13/63" H Weight 4 lbs. 29 LX LE Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH FREQUENCY RANGE...
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...owner of a sales receipt. Some states do not allow limitations on ent parts thereof, will be enforced by accident; 2) in workmanship and materials for any incidental, cons equen tial or othe r dama ges; Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that the product is repaired or replaced... under warranty. purc haser, provided that its Cobra CB Radios, and the comp on how...
...owner of a sales receipt. Some states do not allow limitations on ent parts thereof, will be enforced by accident; 2) in workmanship and materials for any incidental, cons equen tial or othe r dama ges; Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that the product is repaired or replaced... under warranty. purc haser, provided that its Cobra CB Radios, and the comp on how...
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... be sent informing you of the . Send the entire product. 3. E nclose a description of what is out of a traceable carrier such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. If the unit is happening with the unit. trademarks of your unit in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 W. It will either be repaired or...
... be sent informing you of the . Send the entire product. 3. E nclose a description of what is out of a traceable carrier such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. If the unit is happening with the unit. trademarks of your unit in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 W. It will either be repaired or...
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29 LX LE Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary CB Radio Limited Edition ©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China Part No. 480-647-P-001 Version B Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
29 LX LE Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary CB Radio Limited Edition ©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China Part No. 480-647-P-001 Version B Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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... . Microphone bracket 8. Operating Manual 2. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 3 cb tranceiver 4 5 29 LX LE Operating Instructions for your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). FCC Warnings All transmitter adjustments other than "broadcasts" . (to obtain an operator's license. of Part...
... . Microphone bracket 8. Operating Manual 2. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 3 cb tranceiver 4 5 29 LX LE Operating Instructions for your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). FCC Warnings All transmitter adjustments other than "broadcasts" . (to obtain an operator's license. of Part...
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... ESC 11 10 DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN 12 4 3 MIN MAX OFF 5 678 9 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT 22 20 21 PA.SP. Channel 9/Channel 19 Button 12. External Speaker Jack 22 Antenna Connector 23. EXT.SP. + POWER- 23 A2 Controls and Indicators Front Side 1. 4-Pin Microphone Connector 2. Menu/Enter/Channel Selector 6. RF Gain...
... ESC 11 10 DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN 12 4 3 MIN MAX OFF 5 678 9 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT 22 20 21 PA.SP. Channel 9/Channel 19 Button 12. External Speaker Jack 22 Antenna Connector 23. EXT.SP. + POWER- 23 A2 Controls and Indicators Front Side 1. 4-Pin Microphone Connector 2. Menu/Enter/Channel Selector 6. RF Gain...
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... encounter any problems with part 15 of reliable service. The manufacturer is sCuaubtiojnect to this Cobra product will give you many features, please refer to Installation Customer Assistance the manual, you for any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. If , after . Operation Notice is not responsible for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary...
... encounter any problems with part 15 of reliable service. The manufacturer is sCuaubtiojnect to this Cobra product will give you many features, please refer to Installation Customer Assistance the manual, you for any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. If , after . Operation Notice is not responsible for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX LE 50th Anniversary...