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... Radio Channels • 40 Channel Scan • Memory Channels • Channel Frequency Read-Out • Radio Check Diagnostic • Clock/Timer/Alarm • 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...
... Radio Channels • 40 Channel Scan • Memory Channels • Channel Frequency Read-Out • Radio Check Diagnostic • Clock/Timer/Alarm • 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...
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....does.not.interfere.with .the.microphone.bracket. Drill.the.holes.and.secure.the.bracket. 2 continued 3 Installation Installation Location Location Plan.location.of .the.unit.. 2 . The mounting must be mechanically strong, conveniently located. 3 . .Connect.the.antenna.cable.plug.to .mark.the.location.for.the.mounting.screws. the.exact.desired.location..If.there.is .convenient.for adjustment at a convenient angle. The...
....does.not.interfere.with .the.microphone.bracket. Drill.the.holes.and.secure.the.bracket. 2 continued 3 Installation Installation Location Location Plan.location.of .the.unit.. 2 . The mounting must be mechanically strong, conveniently located. 3 . .Connect.the.antenna.cable.plug.to .mark.the.location.for.the.mounting.screws. the.exact.desired.location..If.there.is .convenient.for adjustment at a convenient angle. The...
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... speaker. 8 ..Attach.the.4-pin.microphone.cable.to .the.negative.side. of .unit.and.install.unit.. Turns itself on .front.of .the.unit.(driver's.left on accidentally, and also permits operating the unit without running the engine. contact.(remove.paint).may.be . accessible. of .the.DC.power.cord.to.an.accessory. 12.volt.fuse. 5 . .Connect.the.black.lead...
... speaker. 8 ..Attach.the.4-pin.microphone.cable.to .the.negative.side. of .unit.and.install.unit.. Turns itself on .front.of .the.unit.(driver's.left on accidentally, and also permits operating the unit without running the engine. contact.(remove.paint).may.be . accessible. of .the.DC.power.cord.to.an.accessory. 12.volt.fuse. 5 . .Connect.the.black.lead...
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...,.the.transceiver.may .be.high.enough.to .a. noise.limiter,.in .the. a.2-way.radio.technician.for .information. passenger cars the ideal anten- hull.and.water.. 6 Use.of .electrolysis.between .vehicles.require.. normally.limited.by .the.FCC,.the.antenna. mum.power.output..Cobra.loaded.type.antenna. further.details,.or.call.773.889.3087.and.speak.to .make.good.communications...
...,.the.transceiver.may .be.high.enough.to .a. noise.limiter,.in .the. a.2-way.radio.technician.for .information. passenger cars the ideal anten- hull.and.water.. 6 Use.of .electrolysis.between .vehicles.require.. normally.limited.by .the.FCC,.the.antenna. mum.power.output..Cobra.loaded.type.antenna. further.details,.or.call.773.889.3087.and.speak.to .make.good.communications...
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.../ 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 select CB, weather channels or PA (public address) modes. 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...RX SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! OFF MIN MIN 3 . .Select.one.of.forty.channels.and.adjust.. level. RF GA Note Press CB/WX/PA to .change.modes.. 8 9 Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Make.sure.the.power.cord,.antenna.and.microphone.are...
.../ 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 select CB, weather channels or PA (public address) modes. 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...RX SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! OFF MIN MIN 3 . .Select.one.of.forty.channels.and.adjust.. level. RF GA Note Press CB/WX/PA to .change.modes.. 8 9 Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Make.sure.the.power.cord,.antenna.and.microphone.are...
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Push and hold.mic.button. OFF MIN 2 Press.SWR/CAL button.to Channel 20. the.meter.swings. the.meter.(located. on . of .the.antenna.and.to .achieve.optimum.performance. Vehicle doors must be slightly higher on Channels 1 and 40 compared to .select.CAL. 10 MIN MAX 4 . .While.holding.mic. Note The reading will be made in an open area...
Push and hold.mic.button. OFF MIN 2 Press.SWR/CAL button.to Channel 20. the.meter.swings. the.meter.(located. on . of .the.antenna.and.to .achieve.optimum.performance. Vehicle doors must be slightly higher on Channels 1 and 40 compared to .select.CAL. 10 MIN MAX 4 . .While.holding.mic. Note The reading will be made in an open area...
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... Operation Setting Dynamike® This.controls.the.microphone.sensitivity.. (outgoing.audio.level). voice.volume.is .now.activated..When.transmitting,.hold .mic.button.to the radio before transmitting. 1 . .Select.desired.channel. Setting Dynamike® 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 M VOL SQ DYNAMIKE OFF MIN .3 .Initially,.set.fully...
... Operation Setting Dynamike® This.controls.the.microphone.sensitivity.. (outgoing.audio.level). voice.volume.is .now.activated..When.transmitting,.hold .mic.button.to the radio before transmitting. 1 . .Select.desired.channel. Setting Dynamike® 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 M VOL SQ DYNAMIKE OFF MIN .3 .Initially,.set.fully...
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... OFF SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL 16 OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 17 NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX select.Set Clock.. PM.will .then.flash..Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob. VOL SQ SAELTARCMOUCNLTOCDKOWN WWXX AALLEERRTT 3 RX... TX NBS/CAANL CH 9/ SW 19 R 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN CH 9/ 19 ANL DISPLAY COLOR RADIO CHECK S/RF ALARM CLOCK RX OFF S/RF SWR RF MIN RX S/RF OFF ANL S/RF SWR RF MINMIN RX MAX S/ RF BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS SET COUNT DOWN SWR/CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB M ESNWU RP/UCASLH CAL ENTER MSEIMG 1 3 WX ! 5 7...
... OFF SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL 16 OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 17 NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX select.Set Clock.. PM.will .then.flash..Rotate.Menu/Enter.knob. VOL SQ SAELTARCMOUCNLTOCDKOWN WWXX AALLEERRTT 3 RX... TX NBS/CAANL CH 9/ SW 19 R 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN CH 9/ 19 ANL DISPLAY COLOR RADIO CHECK S/RF ALARM CLOCK RX OFF S/RF SWR RF MIN RX S/RF OFF ANL S/RF SWR RF MINMIN RX MAX S/ RF BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS SET COUNT DOWN SWR/CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB M ESNWU RP/UCASLH CAL ENTER MSEIMG 1 3 WX ! 5 7...
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... Select.Enter.to.ReFxiGtA,.IrNeturn.DtoEL.STeAtT.SUnNEoozeT.oBrA.CAKlarmSC.WALR Radio Check Mode Allows.testing.of .that .battery. Battery Level:.Confirms.that .range,.either. Length. L SWNRot1.e5 2 3 CAL TX SET CLOCK SCAN CH 9/ 19 RF Press Dim/Escape buttRonX to ...SWR CAL SIG PU SH ENTER VOL OFFSQ DYNAMMIKINE VOL SQ RXRF GAIN MEMDSCEALNTA TUNE 1 MEM 35 WX ! 7 9 +30dB CB / WX / PA MENU PU SH ENTER MEM DYNRAFMGIKAEIN MINDELTA TUNEMAXT BACK DIM ESC WX ! SET SNOOZE MEM SCAN ALARM LENGTH CB / WX / PA DIM ESC PU SEHnEtNeTrE.RdesiMreEMd.sW noXo! RF Power Output...
... Select.Enter.to.ReFxiGtA,.IrNeturn.DtoEL.STeAtT.SUnNEoozeT.oBrA.CAKlarmSC.WALR Radio Check Mode Allows.testing.of .that .battery. Battery Level:.Confirms.that .range,.either. Length. L SWNRot1.e5 2 3 CAL TX SET CLOCK SCAN CH 9/ 19 RF Press Dim/Escape buttRonX to ...SWR CAL SIG PU SH ENTER VOL OFFSQ DYNAMMIKINE VOL SQ RXRF GAIN MEMDSCEALNTA TUNE 1 MEM 35 WX ! 7 9 +30dB CB / WX / PA MENU PU SH ENTER MEM DYNRAFMGIKAEIN MINDELTA TUNEMAXT BACK DIM ESC WX ! SET SNOOZE MEM SCAN ALARM LENGTH CB / WX / PA DIM ESC PU SEHnEtNeTrE.RdesiMreEMd.sW noXo! RF Power Output...
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...Weather.Service.may.broadcast.a.10.second.alert. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Your.29.LX.has.a.special.auto.squelch.circuit. ...10.WX.channels.for .weather.transmission.which.disables.your nearest National Weather Service Office. Default.is .turned.off . (see.page.22). For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load....control. if.the.present.WX.channel.is .nearby,.the.National. NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is to supplement warnings by sirens and by commercial radio and television. even.if.the....
...Weather.Service.may.broadcast.a.10.second.alert. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Your.29.LX.has.a.special.auto.squelch.circuit. ...10.WX.channels.for .weather.transmission.which.disables.your nearest National Weather Service Office. Default.is .turned.off . (see.page.22). For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load....control. if.the.present.WX.channel.is .nearby,.the.National. NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is to supplement warnings by sirens and by commercial radio and television. even.if.the....
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...OFF to .original.factory.settings..To.view.software. Operation Operation Weather Alert Setting Weather Alert Mode Software Version/Factory Settings Software Mode Turns.WX.Alert.On/Off...Default.is .On,.WX.Alert.Icon.will.be.displayed.. Version/Factory unit.to .main.menu... RX RADIO CHECK SWR OFF SETTINGS SWR/CAL CAL SIG 1 ....rotate.cOlFoVFcOkLwisOSeFQ.Fto.WMXINDYNAMIKE Auto Scan Auto Scan..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to .select.Settings then.Go To Default.. OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 24 25 MIN MAX RF GAIN DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA SCAN METMBSACCAKN CB / WX / PA...
...OFF to .original.factory.settings..To.view.software. Operation Operation Weather Alert Setting Weather Alert Mode Software Version/Factory Settings Software Mode Turns.WX.Alert.On/Off...Default.is .On,.WX.Alert.Icon.will.be.displayed.. Version/Factory unit.to .main.menu... RX RADIO CHECK SWR OFF SETTINGS SWR/CAL CAL SIG 1 ....rotate.cOlFoVFcOkLwisOSeFQ.Fto.WMXINDYNAMIKE Auto Scan Auto Scan..Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to .select.Settings then.Go To Default.. OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 24 25 MIN MAX RF GAIN DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA SCAN METMBSACCAKN CB / WX / PA...
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...OFF.mode.all.noNiBs/AeN.L SWR 1.5 2 3 filtration.will.be.turned.off . OFF MIN toggles.frMoINm.OffM.tAoX .Scan All COhFFannels.to .increase.gain. NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX ... (Noise Blanker/Automatic Program Memory Channels Noise Limiter) Button Set.first.channel..Press.and.hold .Scan/MemScan.button. CAL RF GAIN TX RX SWR DELTA TUNE T BACK ESC SWR CAL 1 . .When.switched....19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL strong.or.weak.signal.areas.. 1 . .Pressing.the.Scan/Memory Scan.button. Note Keying the microphone will .appear..Select.second. Memory Channel Only Scan.and.back....
...OFF.mode.all.noNiBs/AeN.L SWR 1.5 2 3 filtration.will.be.turned.off . OFF MIN toggles.frMoINm.OffM.tAoX .Scan All COhFFannels.to .increase.gain. NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX ... (Noise Blanker/Automatic Program Memory Channels Noise Limiter) Button Set.first.channel..Press.and.hold .Scan/MemScan.button. CAL RF GAIN TX RX SWR DELTA TUNE T BACK ESC SWR CAL 1 . .When.switched....19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL strong.or.weak.signal.areas.. 1 . .Pressing.the.Scan/Memory Scan.button. Note Keying the microphone will .appear..Select.second. Memory Channel Only Scan.and.back....
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...output.(outgoing.signal).while.transmitting.. Operation External Speaker The.external.speaker.jack.is .the. turn .the.control. S/RF Meter This.meter.swings.proportionately.to .the.external. receiver.monitoring. Note The external speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be .in , the internal speaker is plugged in .the. Note Cobra external speakers are rated at least 4.0 watts. DSS.setting... Setting Squelch Continued Gate set to handle at 10 watts. 1 . .The.S/RF-SWR-CAL.button.must.be rated to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE S/RF Meter ...
...output.(outgoing.signal).while.transmitting.. Operation External Speaker The.external.speaker.jack.is .the. turn .the.control. S/RF Meter This.meter.swings.proportionately.to .the.external. receiver.monitoring. Note The external speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be .in , the internal speaker is plugged in .the. Note Cobra external speakers are rated at least 4.0 watts. DSS.setting... Setting Squelch Continued Gate set to handle at 10 watts. 1 . .The.S/RF-SWR-CAL.button.must.be rated to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE S/RF Meter ...
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...of .unit.marked. station.antenna. magnetic.mount.antenna.allow.you.to .observe.polarity.markings. 3 . .Connect.properly.installed.and.matched.base. Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to .the.corresponding. leads.of .the.power.pack. 34 35 terminals.... Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1.773.889.3087. +- Temporary Mobile Operation Temporary For.temporary.mobile.operation.you .will.need.a.13.2.volt.DC.Power.Pack.rated.at. base.station.antenna.. "install".your .COBRA.dealer..This.adapter.and.a. Mobile Set-Up to.purchase....
...of .unit.marked. station.antenna. magnetic.mount.antenna.allow.you.to .observe.polarity.markings. 3 . .Connect.properly.installed.and.matched.base. Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to .the.corresponding. leads.of .the.power.pack. 34 35 terminals.... Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1.773.889.3087. +- Temporary Mobile Operation Temporary For.temporary.mobile.operation.you .will.need.a.13.2.volt.DC.Power.Pack.rated.at. base.station.antenna.. "install".your .COBRA.dealer..This.adapter.and.a. Mobile Set-Up to.purchase....
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...and/or.services.is .not.allowed. Warn.of .permitted.and. ocation. njuries. Transmit.CLIP.repeatedly.so.any.monitor.can.assist. 36 The.FCC.gives.these.examples.of .traffic.problems •. ambulance." No. . All.quiet." 37 Assist.police.by .use .the.channel. required....to .promote.illegal.activities. C...Y. ou.cannot.use.CB.to .let.others .off.the.air.by .reporting.erratic.drivers •. C. prohibited.messages.for emergencies Be.sure.antenna....
...and/or.services.is .not.allowed. Warn.of .permitted.and. ocation. njuries. Transmit.CLIP.repeatedly.so.any.monitor.can.assist. 36 The.FCC.gives.these.examples.of .traffic.problems •. ambulance." No. . All.quiet." 37 Assist.police.by .use .the.channel. required....to .promote.illegal.activities. C...Y. ou.cannot.use.CB.to .let.others .off.the.air.by .reporting.erratic.drivers •. C. prohibited.messages.for emergencies Be.sure.antenna....
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.........Turn.to .base 10-20......My.location.is 10-21......Call.by 10-11......Talking.too.rapidly 10-12......Visitors.present 10-13......Advise.weather/roads. 10-16......Make.pick.up .for.contact 10-30.. common.codes.and.meanings: Code Meaning 10-1...... Stop.transmitting 10-4...... Relay.message 10-6...... Moving.to .mic 10-93......Check.my.frequency...
.........Turn.to .base 10-20......My.location.is 10-21......Call.by 10-11......Talking.too.rapidly 10-12......Visitors.present 10-13......Advise.weather/roads. 10-16......Make.pick.up .for.contact 10-30.. common.codes.and.meanings: Code Meaning 10-1...... Stop.transmitting 10-4...... Relay.message 10-6...... Moving.to .mic 10-93......Check.my.frequency...
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....MHZ. . Current.Drain. full.audio.output,.1.2A.(nominal) Size 8-5/8".D.x.7-9/32".W.x.2-13/63".H Weight 4.lbs. Frequency Ranges 29 LX Specifications The.Cobra.29.LX.transceiver.represents.one.of .all.40...Adjustable;.threshold.less.than.1µV Audio.Output.Power 4.watts Frequency.Response 300.to.3000.Hz Distortion Less.than .10.dB.change.in .Speaker 8.ohms,.5w External.Speaker.(Not.supplied 8.ohms;.disables.internal.speaker. .. Transmit:.AM.full.mod.,.1.5A.(maximum).. .. most.ad.vanced.AM.two-way.radios.used.as.a.Class. Channel Channel .CCBhannel Freq. Channel...
....MHZ. . Current.Drain. full.audio.output,.1.2A.(nominal) Size 8-5/8".D.x.7-9/32".W.x.2-13/63".H Weight 4.lbs. Frequency Ranges 29 LX Specifications The.Cobra.29.LX.transceiver.represents.one.of .all.40...Adjustable;.threshold.less.than.1µV Audio.Output.Power 4.watts Frequency.Response 300.to.3000.Hz Distortion Less.than .10.dB.change.in .Speaker 8.ohms,.5w External.Speaker.(Not.supplied 8.ohms;.disables.internal.speaker. .. Transmit:.AM.full.mod.,.1.5A.(maximum).. .. most.ad.vanced.AM.two-way.radios.used.as.a.Class. Channel Channel .CCBhannel Freq. Channel...
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....fec.tive.CB.radios,.products.or.com.po.nent.parts.upon. You.must.pay.any . defaced.or.re.moved;.4).if.the.owner.of .un.au.tho.rized.alterations.or.repairs;.3).if.the.serial.number.has.been.altered,. Cobra shall not be .at .its . Replacement DC Power Cord For in vehicle use 426-002-N-001 Replacement Mounting Bracket For in vehicle use...
....fec.tive.CB.radios,.products.or.com.po.nent.parts.upon. You.must.pay.any . defaced.or.re.moved;.4).if.the.owner.of .un.au.tho.rized.alterations.or.repairs;.3).if.the.serial.number.has.been.altered,. Cobra shall not be .at .its . Replacement DC Power Cord For in vehicle use 426-002-N-001 Replacement Mounting Bracket For in vehicle use...
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....of .Cobra.Electronics.Corporation,.USA. Replacement.or.substitution.of.transistors,.regular.diodes.or.other .than.those .recommended.by.Cobra,. You.should require factory service please call .1.773.889.3087.for. before.operating.your Cobra 29 LX CB Radio U.S. Operating Manual 2. assistance. Trademark Info Cobra®,.Dynamike®,.Nothing.Comes.Close.to .be .repaired.or.exchanged. FCC Warnings All.transmitter.adjustments.other .parts.of...
....of .Cobra.Electronics.Corporation,.USA. Replacement.or.substitution.of.transistors,.regular.diodes.or.other .than.those .recommended.by.Cobra,. You.should require factory service please call .1.773.889.3087.for. before.operating.your Cobra 29 LX CB Radio U.S. Operating Manual 2. assistance. Trademark Info Cobra®,.Dynamike®,.Nothing.Comes.Close.to .be .repaired.or.exchanged. FCC Warnings All.transmitter.adjustments.other .parts.of...
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... .many .features,. Radio..Properly.used,.this ..owner's.manual..If.,.after.. Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central Time at .773.889.3087. Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to 5:30 p.m. Dynamike 5. CB/WX Weather/PA Button 14. LCD Display 15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators 16. you .for.purchasing.the.Cobra.29.LX.CB. This...
... .many .features,. Radio..Properly.used,.this ..owner's.manual..If.,.after.. Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central Time at .773.889.3087. Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to 5:30 p.m. Dynamike 5. CB/WX Weather/PA Button 14. LCD Display 15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators 16. you .for.purchasing.the.Cobra.29.LX.CB. This...