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... bracket 7. FCC rules (not shown) A1 Technical assistance is "broadcasting." Include a typed or clearly print name and address of your Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with R Wireless Technology U.S. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. 6. The Class D two-way communications service was established by , or...or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than "broadcasts" (to send your Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with this same number 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through this unit) of a traceable carrier such as a mechanical reproduction...
... bracket 7. FCC rules (not shown) A1 Technical assistance is "broadcasting." Include a typed or clearly print name and address of your Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with R Wireless Technology U.S. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. 6. The Class D two-way communications service was established by , or...or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than "broadcasts" (to send your Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with this same number 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through this unit) of a traceable carrier such as a mechanical reproduction...
Operating Instructions
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...ESC 11 10 DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN 12 4 3 MIN MAX OFF 5 678 9 Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with the product or not understand its many years of the FCC Rules. This device may cause undesired operation. Such modifications could void ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. The manufacturer is sCuaubtiojnect to this Cobra product will give you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com 44 CB/WX Weather Button 14. If , after referring to operate the...
...ESC 11 10 DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN 12 4 3 MIN MAX OFF 5 678 9 Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with the product or not understand its many years of the FCC Rules. This device may cause undesired operation. Such modifications could void ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. The manufacturer is sCuaubtiojnect to this Cobra product will give you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com 44 CB/WX Weather Button 14. If , after referring to operate the...
Operating Instructions
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... Your Cobra 29 LX BT Contents Features ...1 The CB Story...A1 FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to -Talk Jack 33 External Mic Jack 33 . Program Memory Channels 29 Scan/Memory Scan 30 Scan Memory Channels 30 Scan CB Channels 30...• 10 Weather Channels • Weather Scan • Emergency Weather Alert • 40 CB Radio Channels • 40 Channel Scan • Memory Channels • Channel Frequency Read-Out • Radio Check Diagnostic • Clock/Timer/Alarm • Heavy-Duty Dynamic Microphone with Phone Function ...
... Your Cobra 29 LX BT Contents Features ...1 The CB Story...A1 FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to -Talk Jack 33 External Mic Jack 33 . Program Memory Channels 29 Scan/Memory Scan 30 Scan Memory Channels 30 Scan CB Channels 30...• 10 Weather Channels • Weather Scan • Emergency Weather Alert • 40 CB Radio Channels • 40 Channel Scan • Memory Channels • Channel Frequency Read-Out • Radio Check Diagnostic • Clock/Timer/Alarm • Heavy-Duty Dynamic Microphone with Phone Function ...
Operating Instructions
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...electrical contact (remove paint) may be placed under the dash so microphone is readily accessible. Bracket should be used. 4 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 8 Attach the microphone cable to ...MEM WX ! A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded 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 the unit (...
...electrical contact (remove paint) may be placed under the dash so microphone is readily accessible. Bracket should be used. 4 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 8 Attach the microphone cable to ...MEM WX ! A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded 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 the unit (...
Operating Instructions
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...the chassis via a ground strap, if the antenna is recommended. The primary source of all three bands (AM-FM & CB), using a single antenna. Even though the Cobra 29 LX BT has an automatic noise limiter, in the hull and water. 6 Use of a mobile receiver at maximum efficiency in locating ...results in passenger cars the ideal antenna location is on the mirror bracket. Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician for further details, or call 773.889.3087 and speak to a Cobra representative. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER- The unit requires very little current and therefore will...
...the chassis via a ground strap, if the antenna is recommended. The primary source of all three bands (AM-FM & CB), using a single antenna. Even though the Cobra 29 LX BT has an automatic noise limiter, in the hull and water. 6 Use of a mobile receiver at maximum efficiency in locating ...results in passenger cars the ideal antenna location is on the mirror bracket. Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician for further details, or call 773.889.3087 and speak to a Cobra representative. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER- The unit requires very little current and therefore will...
Operating Instructions
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...WX ! Dynamike may have to transmit. ting, hold mic button to be reduced in a clear, normal voice. Be sure to receive. RF GAIN CB / WX DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Transmitter is properly connected to the transmitter. Setting Dynamike® Setting TalkBack 14 15 Operation Operation...! Be sure the antenna is now activated. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, could cause damage to the radio before transmitting. OFF MIN Transmit PUSH & HOLD 3 Initially, set fully clockwise so that maximum voice volume is available.
...WX ! Dynamike may have to transmit. ting, hold mic button to be reduced in a clear, normal voice. Be sure to receive. RF GAIN CB / WX DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Transmitter is properly connected to the transmitter. Setting Dynamike® Setting TalkBack 14 15 Operation Operation...! Be sure the antenna is now activated. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, could cause damage to the radio before transmitting. OFF MIN Transmit PUSH & HOLD 3 Initially, set fully clockwise so that maximum voice volume is available.
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...DIM Note ESC Use Dim/Escape button to program special features. SWR CAL RF GAIN SCAN DELTA TUNE MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA T BACK DIMYour 29 LX can be CAL TX SET AM-PM SCAN CH 9/ 19 programmed. CAL DIM ESC SWR CAL Setting the Alarm... SIG 1 CAL TX VOLSCANSQCH199/ 3 5 7 9 +30dB SMCAE NNU PU SH CH 9/ 19 ENTER DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! Rotate Menu/Enter knob The radio should be connected OFF MIN again to select desired minutes and press to be utilized as an alarm clock. knob is turned off. RotatReFMGAeINnu/EnDtEeLrTAknToUNbEclocTkBwAiCsKe...
...DIM Note ESC Use Dim/Escape button to program special features. SWR CAL RF GAIN SCAN DELTA TUNE MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA T BACK DIMYour 29 LX can be CAL TX SET AM-PM SCAN CH 9/ 19 programmed. CAL DIM ESC SWR CAL Setting the Alarm... SIG 1 CAL TX VOLSCANSQCH199/ 3 5 7 9 +30dB SMCAE NNU PU SH CH 9/ 19 ENTER DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! Rotate Menu/Enter knob The radio should be connected OFF MIN again to select desired minutes and press to be utilized as an alarm clock. knob is turned off. RotatReFMGAeINnu/EnDtEeLrTAknToUNbEclocTkBwAiCsKe...
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Press Menu/Enter knob to advance to next test. 1 Radio Check Mode Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB standby mode. Pressing Menu/Enter is 60 seconds and is set in that range, it is "PASS". SET ALARM SET COUNT DOWN MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM SIG SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +...VOL SQ RX ON MEM SCAN OFF ANTENNA ANTENNA 3 5 7 9 +30dB Pe1xr8eitsstoMmeaniun/mEnetneur.knob to CB standby mode. If in knob returns unit to -Talk button is between 10.8 V to select. Outside of important radio functions. Once Push-to exit, Set Snooze or Alarm MIN 10 second increments. Press Menu/Enter...
Press Menu/Enter knob to advance to next test. 1 Radio Check Mode Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB standby mode. Pressing Menu/Enter is 60 seconds and is set in that range, it is "PASS". SET ALARM SET COUNT DOWN MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM SIG SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +...VOL SQ RX ON MEM SCAN OFF ANTENNA ANTENNA 3 5 7 9 +30dB Pe1xr8eitsstoMmeaniun/mEnetneur.knob to CB standby mode. If in knob returns unit to -Talk button is between 10.8 V to select. Outside of important radio functions. Once Push-to exit, Set Snooze or Alarm MIN 10 second increments. Press Menu/Enter...
Operating Instructions
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... COLORNB/ANL MEM SCAN EXIT NB/ANL SCWB/RWX1.5 DIM 23 +30dB PrMeEsN Us PMU SeH nENuTE/REntMeErM to CB Standby. Note To select day or night levels, press and release Dim/Escape button once levels are set the Night...AUTO SCAN SCAN CH 9/ 19 S/ RF SWR /CAL S/RF SWR CAL RF SIG VOL SQ 1 RX DISPLAY COLOR MEM SCAN BRIGHTNESS CB / WX 3 5 79 DYNAMIKE +30dB PMrEeNsUsP UaSnH dENrTeERleaMseEMMWReXFn!GuA/INEnterDEtLoTAsTeUtNtEhe TcoBAloCKr. To set the day bright level, turn the Menu/Enter...select NW Lighting. CAL TX RX +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER NW LIGHTING CONTRAST RADIO CHECK MEM WX !
... COLORNB/ANL MEM SCAN EXIT NB/ANL SCWB/RWX1.5 DIM 23 +30dB PrMeEsN Us PMU SeH nENuTE/REntMeErM to CB Standby. Note To select day or night levels, press and release Dim/Escape button once levels are set the Night...AUTO SCAN SCAN CH 9/ 19 S/ RF SWR /CAL S/RF SWR CAL RF SIG VOL SQ 1 RX DISPLAY COLOR MEM SCAN BRIGHTNESS CB / WX 3 5 79 DYNAMIKE +30dB PMrEeNsUsP UaSnH dENrTeERleaMseEMMWReXFn!GuA/INEnterDEtLoTAsTeUtNtEhe TcoBAloCKr. To set the day bright level, turn the Menu/Enter...select NW Lighting. CAL TX RX +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER NW LIGHTING CONTRAST RADIO CHECK MEM WX !
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... Alert What You Should Know About Weather If threatening weather is active. Your 29 LX BT has a special auto squelch circuit for the strongest WX channel and auto change to that are in CB mode, will determine if the present WX channel is nearby, the National Weather...is detected the unit will then be able to be read SNWRo/tCeAL tShCWAroLRugShIGth1e CB 3 radio. 5 79 A thirdVOpLartySaQpp dowDnYNloAaMdIKiEs +30dB PreM EsNsU MPUeSHnEuN TEERnteMrEkMnoWbX RF ! GAIN DELTA TUNE required in the CB mode or the unit is not active, will search for weather transmission which...
... Alert What You Should Know About Weather If threatening weather is active. Your 29 LX BT has a special auto squelch circuit for the strongest WX channel and auto change to that are in CB mode, will determine if the present WX channel is nearby, the National Weather...is detected the unit will then be able to be read SNWRo/tCeAL tShCWAroLRugShIGth1e CB 3 radio. 5 79 A thirdVOpLartySaQpp dowDnYNloAaMdIKiEs +30dB PreM EsNsU MPUeSHnEuN TEERnteMrEkMnoWbX RF ! GAIN DELTA TUNE required in the CB mode or the unit is not active, will search for weather transmission which...
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... SIG DELTA TUNENB/ATNBL ASCW K R VOLANL SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB 1.5SW2R 3 CDAYLNAMIKE CAL TMXE N U PU SH ENTER CONTRAST RADIO CHECK SETTINGS MEM WX ! knob again. OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 26 27 Press Menu/Enter knob to CB mode. WX ALERT IS OFF Press NDBi/mAN/LEsScWaRpe1.5 2 3 CAL TX ANL ON S/RbFuttonSt/RoFreRtFurn to...
... SIG DELTA TUNENB/ATNBL ASCW K R VOLANL SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB 1.5SW2R 3 CDAYLNAMIKE CAL TMXE N U PU SH ENTER CONTRAST RADIO CHECK SETTINGS MEM WX ! knob again. OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 26 27 Press Menu/Enter knob to CB mode. WX ALERT IS OFF Press NDBi/mAN/LEsScWaRpe1.5 2 3 CAL TX ANL ON S/RbFuttonSt/RoFreRtFurn to...
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...squelched before scan features are activated. ANL S/ RF S/RF RF RX NB /ANL MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM When R sSwWRit/CcAhL ed to ASNIGL1the3 A5u7t9o+m30adBtic Limiter is very effective in MIN... ESNW TERR noise S/RF RF 1.5 M2EM 3 WX ! OFF Program Memory Channels Note The radio should be displayed for RX optimum tuning. Note The RF Gain is aOlsFFo activateMdIN, providing incVrOeLaseSQd... 3 CAL TX steps to enter up to OFF mode all noiseOFFfiltration MIN will scan Weather channels. 28 29 When switched to SCAN 1C0H 9c/hannels 19 in strong signal areas. SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3...
...squelched before scan features are activated. ANL S/ RF S/RF RF RX NB /ANL MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM When R sSwWRit/CcAhL ed to ASNIGL1the3 A5u7t9o+m30adBtic Limiter is very effective in MIN... ESNW TERR noise S/RF RF 1.5 M2EM 3 WX ! OFF Program Memory Channels Note The radio should be displayed for RX optimum tuning. Note The RF Gain is aOlsFFo activateMdIN, providing incVrOeLaseSQd... 3 CAL TX steps to enter up to OFF mode all noiseOFFfiltration MIN will scan Weather channels. 28 29 When switched to SCAN 1C0H 9c/hannels 19 in strong signal areas. SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3...
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... Modulation AM (Amplitude Modulation) Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 7% @3 watts @ 1000 Hz Built-in the Citizens Radio Service. threshold less than 1µV Audio Output Power 4 watts Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Output Impedance 50 ohms, unbalanced RECEIVER ... PA 8 ohms 4 Watts min. (Not Supplied the PA speaker also monitors the receiver; Antenna Connector UHF; Frequency Ranges 29 LX BT Specifications The Cobra 29 LX BT transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. separate jack provided (SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) 41
... Modulation AM (Amplitude Modulation) Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 7% @3 watts @ 1000 Hz Built-in the Citizens Radio Service. threshold less than 1µV Audio Output Power 4 watts Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Output Impedance 50 ohms, unbalanced RECEIVER ... PA 8 ohms 4 Watts min. (Not Supplied the PA speaker also monitors the receiver; Antenna Connector UHF; Frequency Ranges 29 LX BT Specifications The Cobra 29 LX BT transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. separate jack provided (SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) 41
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... of the product or as a duplicated copy of the product resides outside the U.S.A. Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its option, defective CB radios, products or component parts upon delivery to ship the product for any initial shipping charges required to the...to you. 42 Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from loss of first consumer purchase. Cobra shall not be at its Cobra CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be enforced ...
... of the product or as a duplicated copy of the product resides outside the U.S.A. Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its option, defective CB radios, products or component parts upon delivery to ship the product for any initial shipping charges required to the...to you. 42 Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from loss of first consumer purchase. Cobra shall not be at its Cobra CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be enforced ...