Operation Manual
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...to Use Your Cobra 25 LX 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 & Mounting/Connection 2 Antennas CB Antenna & Marine Installation 6 Ignition Noise Interference 7 Operating Your 25 LX Turning On Your CB 8 Setting ...Down Timer 16 Setting Display Color Mode 17 Setting Brightness Mode 18 Setting Contrast Mode 18 Key Tones Mode 19 Radio Check Mode 19 Software Version/Factory Settings 20 NB/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic 21 Noise Limiter Switch) RF ...
...to Use Your Cobra 25 LX 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 & Mounting/Connection 2 Antennas CB Antenna & Marine Installation 6 Ignition Noise Interference 7 Operating Your 25 LX Turning On Your CB 8 Setting ...Down Timer 16 Setting Display Color Mode 17 Setting Brightness Mode 18 Setting Contrast Mode 18 Key Tones Mode 19 Radio Check Mode 19 Software Version/Factory Settings 20 NB/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic 21 Noise Limiter Switch) RF ...
Operation Manual
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... of the unit (driver's left on front of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). Installation 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 unit and ...install unit in bracket securely. 5 Note 4 In a negative grounded vehicle, connect the The radio should be heard at speaker. OFF MIN MAX MIN 8 Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to receptacle on accidentally, and also permits operating the unit...
... of the unit (driver's left on front of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). Installation 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 unit and ...install unit in bracket securely. 5 Note 4 In a negative grounded vehicle, connect the The radio should be heard at speaker. OFF MIN MAX MIN 8 Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to receptacle on accidentally, and also permits operating the unit...
Operation Manual
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..., the antenna is critical in locating the source of a severe noise. 7 mum power output. Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician for center of the trunk. Marine Installation The transceiver will not significantly discharge the vehicle's battery. lations. Consult your...Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna CB Antenna Since the maximum allowable power output of the transmitter is limited by the presence of electrical noise. However, this type of noise in models are also available which allow maxi- Even though the Cobra 25 LX has an automatic ...
..., the antenna is critical in locating the source of a severe noise. 7 mum power output. Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician for center of the trunk. Marine Installation The transceiver will not significantly discharge the vehicle's battery. lations. Consult your...Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna CB Antenna Since the maximum allowable power output of the transmitter is limited by the presence of electrical noise. However, this type of noise in models are also available which allow maxi- Even though the Cobra 25 LX has an automatic ...
Operation Manual
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Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting. Dynamike may have to the radio before transmitting. 1 Select desired channel. T1 o T2 r3an4 sTmX PW itR 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB VOL SQ OFF TX RX CH 9 / 19 MCEBN/UPPAU SH ...transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, could cause damage to read the F.C.C. Release to transmit. Transmitter is available. Operation Operation To TransCmH9/1i9t CB / PA NB SIG Caution! Be sure the antenna is properly connected to be reduced in a clear, normal voice. Transmit PUSH & HOLD 3 Initially, set...
Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting. Dynamike may have to the radio before transmitting. 1 Select desired channel. T1 o T2 r3an4 sTmX PW itR 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB VOL SQ OFF TX RX CH 9 / 19 MCEBN/UPPAU SH ...transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, could cause damage to read the F.C.C. Release to transmit. Transmitter is available. Operation Operation To TransCmH9/1i9t CB / PA NB SIG Caution! Be sure the antenna is properly connected to be reduced in a clear, normal voice. Transmit PUSH & HOLD 3 Initially, set...
Operation Manual
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... TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN OFF MINMIN MAX OFF MIN MAX Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to select AM maintain the time when the radio is used to mRoXve cursor to desired feature DIM /ESCTo set . Setting the Alarm 14 15 Menu/Enter SCAN /M SCAUNsing the clock, alarm ... Level 3: MENU PUSH ENTER NB /ANL NB RF GAIN CONTRAST Level 4: DYNAMIKE Your 25 LX can be programmed. Operation Operation Menu Mode CH 9 / 19 Note CB / PA Use Dim/Escape button to NeBxit from any routine back to CB standby mode. Follow instructions above for setting OFF the alarm time and AM or...
... TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN OFF MINMIN MAX OFF MIN MAX Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to select AM maintain the time when the radio is used to mRoXve cursor to desired feature DIM /ESCTo set . Setting the Alarm 14 15 Menu/Enter SCAN /M SCAUNsing the clock, alarm ... Level 3: MENU PUSH ENTER NB /ANL NB RF GAIN CONTRAST Level 4: DYNAMIKE Your 25 LX can be programmed. Operation Operation Menu Mode CH 9 / 19 Note CB / PA Use Dim/Escape button to NeBxit from any routine back to CB standby mode. Follow instructions above for setting OFF the alarm time and AM or...
Operation Manual
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...to select Day-Bright. To set . Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit to CB Standby. If DYNAM1IK0Eseconds pass or if Enter button select Set Contrast. VOCLBR/XPASQ 2 POWER MEM R1FMENP2U ... Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB standby mode. Radio Check Mode Allows testing of that range, it is SCAN / M SCAN complete. Outside ...of important radio functions. Press Menu/Enter knob to advance to next test. 1 Radio Check Mode Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB mode. If 10 seconds pass or if ...
...to select Day-Bright. To set . Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit to CB Standby. If DYNAM1IK0Eseconds pass or if Enter button select Set Contrast. VOCLBR/XPASQ 2 POWER MEM R1FMENP2U ... Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB standby mode. Radio Check Mode Allows testing of that range, it is SCAN / M SCAN complete. Outside ...of important radio functions. Press Menu/Enter knob to advance to next test. 1 Radio Check Mode Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB mode. If 10 seconds pass or if ...
Operation Manual
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... version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to increase gain. 20 21 SOFTWARE VER GO TO DEFAULT NB/OFF Button NB OFF Button Note CH 9 / 19 CB / PA 1 2 3 4 TX PWR ThTeXRF noise blanker is very efRfeXctive in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition NB SIG 1 3 5 79 interference. +30dB ... RF Gain Control YES NO CH 9 / 19 1 Press Menu/Enter knob to OFF mode all noise filtration will be turned off. CONTRAST RADIO CHECK SETTING SOFTWARE VER GO TO DEFAULT To restore default settings, Press Menu/Enter knob again. When switched to restore default settings. OFF MIN MAX...
... version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to increase gain. 20 21 SOFTWARE VER GO TO DEFAULT NB/OFF Button NB OFF Button Note CH 9 / 19 CB / PA 1 2 3 4 TX PWR ThTeXRF noise blanker is very efRfeXctive in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition NB SIG 1 3 5 79 interference. +30dB ... RF Gain Control YES NO CH 9 / 19 1 Press Menu/Enter knob to OFF mode all noise filtration will be turned off. CONTRAST RADIO CHECK SETTING SOFTWARE VER GO TO DEFAULT To restore default settings, Press Menu/Enter knob again. When switched to restore default settings. OFF MIN MAX...
Operation Manual
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... OFF Press Dim/Escape button to end Scan and MENU PU SH ENTER MEM RMFINGAIN MDAYXNAMMIKINE 1 Press Dim/Esc button to CB mode. Select second channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button again until any button is pushed. Program Memory Channels Set first... channel. Note Keying the microphone will appear. Operation Operation Program Memory Channels Note The radio should be squelched before scan features are 1 3att5em7 p9t+e3d0tdoB be programmed, 3 error beeps will bMeENhUeaPUrdSHaEnNdTER VO"LMemSoQry Full" will be...
... OFF Press Dim/Escape button to end Scan and MENU PU SH ENTER MEM RMFINGAIN MDAYXNAMMIKINE 1 Press Dim/Esc button to CB mode. Select second channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button again until any button is pushed. Program Memory Channels Set first... channel. Note Keying the microphone will appear. Operation Operation Program Memory Channels Note The radio should be squelched before scan features are 1 3att5em7 p9t+e3d0tdoB be programmed, 3 error beeps will bMeENhUeaPUrdSHaEnNdTER VO"LMemSoQry Full" will be...
Operation Manual
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...TO + 50° C MICROPHONE Plug-in the Citizens Radio Service. CB Freq. Antenna Connector UHF; separate jack provided (SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) 37 Frequency Ranges The Cobra 25 LX transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL...) circuitry providing complete coverage of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in dynamic...
...TO + 50° C MICROPHONE Plug-in the Citizens Radio Service. CB Freq. Antenna Connector UHF; separate jack provided (SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) 37 Frequency Ranges The Cobra 25 LX transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL...) circuitry providing complete coverage of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in dynamic...
Operation Manual
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This warranty may not apply to you can find quality Cobra products and accessories at 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 incidental or ... may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its option, defective CB radios, products or component parts upon delivery to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will , without limitation, damages resulting from Cobra. See ordering info on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not...
This warranty may not apply to you can find quality Cobra products and accessories at 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 incidental or ... may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its option, defective CB radios, products or component parts upon delivery to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will , without limitation, damages resulting from Cobra. See ordering info on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not...
Operation Manual
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...: to avoid loss in warranty, upon receipt of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. You should require factory service please call Cobra first before operating your Cobra 25 LX Special Edition CB Radio U.S. Pack unit securely to the Cobra factory. If the unit is in transit to obtain... an operator's license. D630202, D630625 ©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in 1949. If...
...: to avoid loss in warranty, upon receipt of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. You should require factory service please call Cobra first before operating your Cobra 25 LX Special Edition CB Radio U.S. Pack unit securely to the Cobra factory. If the unit is in transit to obtain... an operator's license. D630202, D630625 ©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in 1949. If...
Operation Manual
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...many features, please refer to this equipment. Operation is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this Cobra product will give you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. E-mail questions to the following two (2)... available M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central Time at : www.cobra.com 19 A2 A3 Optional Accessories Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for purchasing the Cobra 25 LX CB Radio. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707...
...many features, please refer to this equipment. Operation is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this Cobra product will give you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. E-mail questions to the following two (2)... available M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central Time at : www.cobra.com 19 A2 A3 Optional Accessories Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for purchasing the Cobra 25 LX CB Radio. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707...