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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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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... the emergency weather alert automatically when ignition is turned on. Note Connecting to the chassis. This is usually the chassis. 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 vehicle. Turns itself...
... the emergency weather alert automatically when ignition is turned on. Note Connecting to the chassis. This is usually the chassis. 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 vehicle. Turns itself...
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... the antenna is provided . mum power output. lations. further details, or call 773.889.3087 and speak to a standard-type "Single Band" CB antenna. Before attempting installation , consult your Cobra dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system and prevention of the trunk. Only a Note properly matched antenna system will not operate...
... the antenna is provided . mum power output. lations. further details, or call 773.889.3087 and speak to a standard-type "Single Band" CB antenna. Before attempting installation , consult your Cobra dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system and prevention of the trunk. Only a Note properly matched antenna system will not operate...
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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 ! 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.
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The selected channel (1 through 40) will be indicated by the readout directly above the channel selector knob 9 volume. OFF MIN MIN 3 Select one of forty channels and adjust . Operation Setting Channel Selector NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Setting Channel Selector MEM WX ! RF GA Note Press CB/WX/PA to select CB, weather channels or PA (public address) modes.
The selected channel (1 through 40) will be indicated by the readout directly above the channel selector knob 9 volume. OFF MIN MIN 3 Select one of forty channels and adjust . Operation Setting Channel Selector NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Setting Channel Selector MEM WX ! RF GA Note Press CB/WX/PA to select CB, weather channels or PA (public address) modes.
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... on the meter (located on Channels 1 and 40 compared to Channel 20. Vehicle doors must be closed. 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). No one...
... on the meter (located on Channels 1 and 40 compared to Channel 20. Vehicle doors must be closed. 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). No one...
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S-Meter Swings proportionately to select desired channel. S-Meter SWR 1.5 2 3 S/RF RF CAL RX VOL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH EN SQ DYNAMIKE 1 T he S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF setting to read the meter. 13 Rotate channel 1 selector clockwide or counter-clockwise to strength of incoming signal when receiving. Operation Selecting A Channel RX F SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER DYNAMIKE MEM RF GAIN DEL Selecting A Channel MIN MIN MAX Unit should be in CB mode.
S-Meter Swings proportionately to select desired channel. S-Meter SWR 1.5 2 3 S/RF RF CAL RX VOL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH EN SQ DYNAMIKE 1 T he S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF setting to read the meter. 13 Rotate channel 1 selector clockwide or counter-clockwise to strength of incoming signal when receiving. Operation Selecting A Channel RX F SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER DYNAMIKE MEM RF GAIN DEL Selecting A Channel MIN MIN MAX Unit should be in CB mode.
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... SWR /CAOLFF CAL SIG 1 3 MIN 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 16 DISPLAY COLOR BRIGHTNESS WX ALERT MEM WX ! SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC WX ARLF EGARINT SCAN DELTA TUNE WX AUTO SCAN CONTRAST MEMMINWX ! to desired feature . MAX KEY RTF OGANINES DELTA... clockwise to be programmed. Press Menu/Enter knob to select feature to navigate menu levels. MAX STCBAANCK MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA OFF STCBAANCK MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA OFF ST CBAANCK MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA OFF CH1S9C9WA/ LR DIM ESC CHS9W/ R 19CAL DIM ESC CHS19C9WA/ LR DIM ESC RF GAIN...
... SWR /CAOLFF CAL SIG 1 3 MIN 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 16 DISPLAY COLOR BRIGHTNESS WX ALERT MEM WX ! SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC WX ARLF EGARINT SCAN DELTA TUNE WX AUTO SCAN CONTRAST MEMMINWX ! to desired feature . MAX KEY RTF OGANINES DELTA... clockwise to be programmed. Press Menu/Enter knob to select feature to navigate menu levels. MAX STCBAANCK MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA OFF STCBAANCK MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA OFF ST CBAANCK MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA OFF CH1S9C9WA/ LR DIM ESC CHS9W/ R 19CAL DIM ESC CHS19C9WA/ LR DIM ESC RF GAIN...
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...CAL SIG U PU SH ENTER TPeussth3-t-oA-TnatelknnbautMtoisnmtoatcchheWckaarnntienngn:aP/rreasdsio for VOL SQ RX MEM SCAN 1 MEM 3 5 79 WX ! +30dB MENU PU SH CB / WX / PA ENTER MEM DYNRAFMGIKAEIN DELTA TUNE T BACK DIM ESC WX ! CAL TX RXRF GAIN 3 SCAN CH 9/ 19 MEMDSCEALNTA TUNE T BACK SCAN... next test. proper matching. ESC +30dB ANTENNA ANTENNA 2 NB/ANLM ESNWU RP US 1.5 H E 2 N T E3R ANL MEM WX ! SRCW FALGRAIN OFFDELTA TUNE CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL Once Push-to-Talk button is pressed, Pass or Fail will be displayed. If 10 seconds...
...CAL SIG U PU SH ENTER TPeussth3-t-oA-TnatelknnbautMtoisnmtoatcchheWckaarnntienngn:aP/rreasdsio for VOL SQ RX MEM SCAN 1 MEM 3 5 79 WX ! +30dB MENU PU SH CB / WX / PA ENTER MEM DYNRAFMGIKAEIN DELTA TUNE T BACK DIM ESC WX ! CAL TX RXRF GAIN 3 SCAN CH 9/ 19 MEMDSCEALNTA TUNE T BACK SCAN... next test. proper matching. ESC +30dB ANTENNA ANTENNA 2 NB/ANLM ESNWU RP US 1.5 H E 2 N T E3R ANL MEM WX ! SRCW FALGRAIN OFFDELTA TUNE CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL Once Push-to-Talk button is pressed, Pass or Fail will be displayed. If 10 seconds...
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...ANL 2CAL TX DISPLAY COLOR SCAN CH 9/ 19 S/ RF SWR /CAL S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG 1 VOL SQ RX BRIGHTNESS MEM SCAN WX ALERT CB / WX / PA 3 5 7 9 +30dB PMrEeNsUsP UaSnH dENrTeERleaMseEMMWeXn! Operation Setting Display Setting Display Color Mode Color Mode 1 Press Menu/Enter knob to SIG... CB 1 mode. 3 57 9 +30dB PrMeEsN Us PMU SeH nENuTE/REntMeErM WX ! DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK DIM ESC SWR CAL 3 ...
...ANL 2CAL TX DISPLAY COLOR SCAN CH 9/ 19 S/ RF SWR /CAL S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG 1 VOL SQ RX BRIGHTNESS MEM SCAN WX ALERT CB / WX / PA 3 5 7 9 +30dB PMrEeNsUsP UaSnH dENrTeERleaMseEMMWeXn! Operation Setting Display Setting Display Color Mode Color Mode 1 Press Menu/Enter knob to SIG... CB 1 mode. 3 57 9 +30dB PrMeEsN Us PMU SeH nENuTE/REntMeErM WX ! DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK DIM ESC SWR CAL 3 ...
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Setting Brightness Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest brightness levels, 3 error beeps will return to CB Standby. Note Exit will be heard. Setting Contrast Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest contrast levels, 3 error beeps ...
Setting Brightness Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest brightness levels, 3 error beeps will return to CB Standby. Note Exit will be heard. Setting Contrast Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest contrast levels, 3 error beeps ...
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...: W/OM11) NOAA Silver Springs, MD 20910. When you hear the alert, press the CB/WX/PA button in the CB mode or the unit is turned off. Service Office, or write to monitor CB frequencies and still be warned by the National Weather Service Emergency Alert. You will be able... About Weather If threatening weather is in the WX mode. For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load/baseload). Your 29 LX LE has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your nearest National Weather Service Office. This tone will then be heard through the...
...: W/OM11) NOAA Silver Springs, MD 20910. When you hear the alert, press the CB/WX/PA button in the CB mode or the unit is turned off. Service Office, or write to monitor CB frequencies and still be warned by the National Weather Service Emergency Alert. You will be able... About Weather If threatening weather is in the WX mode. For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load/baseload). Your 29 LX LE has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your nearest National Weather Service Office. This tone will then be heard through the...
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... to choose on the channel with the tone. If the tone is not active, will search for 1050 Hz tone. 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... CB or PA mode, will determine if the present WX channel is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of weather conditions, 24 hours a ...
... to choose on the channel with the tone. If the tone is not active, will search for 1050 Hz tone. 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... CB or PA mode, will determine if the present WX channel is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of weather conditions, 24 hours a ...
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... Icon will acNtiBv/AaNtLe WSWXRm1.5od2e on3 the CAL TX ANL WX ALERT SCAN SCAN CH 9/ 19 ON S/cRhFanneSl/wRFithRFthe alert. RF GAIN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Setting Weather Alert OFF MIN Scan to select prSeIGss 1to 3 set. 5 7 9 NoteVOL SQ DYNAMIKE ... MEM WX ! RX SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! Press Menu/Enter knob to CB mode. NB /ANL OOWFNXFAUTO SCAN Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 Press DiAmNL/Escape CAL TX S/bRuF...
... Icon will acNtiBv/AaNtLe WSWXRm1.5od2e on3 the CAL TX ANL WX ALERT SCAN SCAN CH 9/ 19 ON S/cRhFanneSl/wRFithRFthe alert. RF GAIN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Setting Weather Alert OFF MIN Scan to select prSeIGss 1to 3 set. 5 7 9 NoteVOL SQ DYNAMIKE ... MEM WX ! RX SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! Press Menu/Enter knob to CB mode. NB /ANL OOWFNXFAUTO SCAN Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 Press DiAmNL/Escape CAL TX S/bRuF...
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... Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to restore default KE settings. CAL TX SET KEY TONES SCAN CH 9/ 19 RX RADIO CHECK MEM SCAN SETTINGS CB / WX / PA DIM 9 +30dB CAL TMXE N U P U S H E N T E R KE RX MEM WX ! b to Set Key Tones. b to select On/Off and KE exit to original...knob clocOkFFwise KE to select Settings then Software Version. T BACK ESC SWR CAL Note CAL TX SOFTWARE VER. Press Menu/Enter to CB mode. 19 RX ON MEM SCAN OFF CB / WX / PA 9 +30dBPrMeENsUsPMU SHeEnNuTER/EnMteEMr kWnXo! Mode Note Press Dim/Escape CAL TX SET KEY TONES SCAN CH 9/ button...
... Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to restore default KE settings. CAL TX SET KEY TONES SCAN CH 9/ 19 RX RADIO CHECK MEM SCAN SETTINGS CB / WX / PA DIM 9 +30dB CAL TMXE N U P U S H E N T E R KE RX MEM WX ! b to Set Key Tones. b to select On/Off and KE exit to original...knob clocOkFFwise KE to select Settings then Software Version. T BACK ESC SWR CAL Note CAL TX SOFTWARE VER. Press Menu/Enter to CB mode. 19 RX ON MEM SCAN OFF CB / WX / PA 9 +30dBPrMeENsUsPMU SHeEnNuTER/EnMteEMr kWnXo! Mode Note Press Dim/Escape CAL TX SET KEY TONES SCAN CH 9/ button...
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... X X ENU PU SH ENTER MEM WX ! Repeat above steps to enter up to Off. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL 1 Pressing the Scan/Memory Scan button ...Scan/MemScan button. OFF 25 Note Keying the microphone will appear. Note If in memory. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Program Memory Channels Note The radio... until Memory icon appears. CAL TX RX 9 +30dB KE MENU PU SH ENTER MEM RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL MIN MAX OFF CAL TX RX ...
... X X ENU PU SH ENTER MEM WX ! Repeat above steps to enter up to Off. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL 1 Pressing the Scan/Memory Scan button ...Scan/MemScan button. OFF 25 Note Keying the microphone will appear. Note If in memory. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Program Memory Channels Note The radio... until Memory icon appears. CAL TX RX 9 +30dB KE MENU PU SH ENTER MEM RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL MIN MAX OFF CAL TX RX ...
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... 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER MEM VOLDiSmQ merDYCNAoMInKEtrol RF GAIN Dimmer Control DELTA TUNE OFF SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX...SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 1 MIN MEM WX ! MAX MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA DIM ESC RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF and night settings. Press and release Scan/...Mem Scan button once. L NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX CB SCAN S/RF RF RX 27.405 SWR Scan Memory CAL AL SIG VOL SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE ...
... 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER MEM VOLDiSmQ merDYCNAoMInKEtrol RF GAIN Dimmer Control DELTA TUNE OFF SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX...SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 1 MIN MEM WX ! MAX MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA DIM ESC RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF and night settings. Press and release Scan/...Mem Scan button once. L NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX CB SCAN S/RF RF RX 27.405 SWR Scan Memory CAL AL SIG VOL SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE ...
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... / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 2 Press CB/WX/PA button to the PA jack on the CB channel will be rated to handle at least 4.0 watts. Activity on the rear panel. Operation PA (Public Address) PA (Public Address) Note Speaker should be...
... / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 2 Press CB/WX/PA button to the PA jack on the CB channel will be rated to handle at least 4.0 watts. Activity on the rear panel. Operation PA (Public Address) PA (Public Address) Note Speaker should be...
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...cannot use of . 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 When transmitting an emergency, you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with ... so any monitor can assist. 34 Number. Give details and help in event of an emergency • Provide direct contact with a CB. How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or ...
...cannot use of . 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 When transmitting an emergency, you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with ... so any monitor can assist. 34 Number. Give details and help in event of an emergency • Provide direct contact with a CB. How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or ...
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... guidelines and not all-inclusive: Permitted Example Message Yes "Tornado sighted six miles north of gas in building at mile . Send police and . How Your CB Can Serve You The FCC gives these examples of gas on I-95 at 539 Main, Evanston." Exit 11. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate...
... guidelines and not all-inclusive: Permitted Example Message Yes "Tornado sighted six miles north of gas in building at mile . Send police and . How Your CB Can Serve You The FCC gives these examples of gas on I-95 at 539 Main, Evanston." Exit 11. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate...