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... entire product. 3. Ship prepaid and insured by law in order to the Cobra factory. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 3 cb tranceiver 4 5 6 29 LX BT Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with this same number 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through this...
... entire product. 3. Ship prepaid and insured by law in order to the Cobra factory. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 3 cb tranceiver 4 5 6 29 LX BT Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with this same number 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through this...
Operating Instructions
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...If , after referring to Installation Customer Assistance the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with part 15 of reliable service. This device may cause undesired operation. CB/WX Weather Button 14. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators 16. Power Jack ...24. Operation Notice is not responsible for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. E-mail questions to tWhaerninfgollowing two (2) conditions...
...If , after referring to Installation Customer Assistance the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio with part 15 of reliable service. This device may cause undesired operation. CB/WX Weather Button 14. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators 16. Power Jack ...24. Operation Notice is not responsible for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. E-mail questions to tWhaerninfgollowing two (2) conditions...
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...Speaker 33 External Push-to You A3 Customer Support Installation Location & Mounting/Connection 2 Antennas CB Antenna & Marine Installation 6 Ignition Noise Interference 7 Operating Your 29 LX BT Turning On Your CB 8 Setting Channel Selector 9 Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio 10 To Receive...12 ...
... 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...Speaker 33 External Push-to You A3 Customer Support Installation Location & Mounting/Connection 2 Antennas CB Antenna & Marine Installation 6 Ignition Noise Interference 7 Operating Your 29 LX BT Turning On Your CB 8 Setting Channel Selector 9 Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio 10 To Receive...12 ...
Operating Instructions
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... to the negative side of the vehicle. Note When connected 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 chassis and the black wire is connected to the chassis. This is readily accessible. Bracket should be used. 4 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the ignition switch. Any convenient location with...
... to the negative side of the vehicle. Note When connected 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 chassis and the black wire is connected to the chassis. This is readily accessible. Bracket should be used. 4 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the ignition switch. Any convenient location with...
Operating Instructions
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... level is on the transceiver for further information. 1 A standard antenna connector is from the alternator and ignition system. Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna Note For optimum performance in passenger cars the ideal antenna location is adequate, the background noise does not present a serious problem. Note ... However, this type of the trunk. Second choice is on the mirror bracket. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER- Even though the Cobra 29 LX BT has an automatic noise limiter, in less than normal transmit and receive range when compared to make good communications impossible...
... level is on the transceiver for further information. 1 A standard antenna connector is from the alternator and ignition system. Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna Note For optimum performance in passenger cars the ideal antenna location is adequate, the background noise does not present a serious problem. Note ... However, this type of the trunk. Second choice is on the mirror bracket. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER- Even though the Cobra 29 LX BT has an automatic noise limiter, in less than normal transmit and receive range when compared to make good communications impossible...
Operating Instructions
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...RX SWR R SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! RF GA Setting Channel Selector Note Press CB/WX to their proper connectors before starting. The selected channel (1 through 40) will be indicated by the readout directly above the channel selector knob ANL... one of forty channels and adjust volume. Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to select CB or weather channel modes. NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR R SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +...
...RX SWR R SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! RF GA Setting Channel Selector Note Press CB/WX to their proper connectors before starting. The selected channel (1 through 40) will be indicated by the readout directly above the channel selector knob ANL... one of forty channels and adjust volume. Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to select CB or weather channel modes. NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR R SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +...
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... be standing near the antenna. (See your antenna directions for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR calibration is critical in a garage). RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL 3 Push and hold mic button. No one should be slightly higher on Channels 1 and... S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR 1 Select channel 20.SWR/CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Note Calibration must be made in an open area (never in order to achieve optimum...
... be standing near the antenna. (See your antenna directions for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR calibration is critical in a garage). RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL 3 Push and hold mic button. No one should be slightly higher on Channels 1 and... S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR 1 Select channel 20.SWR/CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Note Calibration must be made in an open area (never in order to achieve optimum...
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.... 12 Selecting A Channel RX F SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE MENU PU SH ENTER MEM RF GAIN DEL Selecting A Channel MIN MIN MAX Unit should ideally be in CB mode. The RX icon will check SWR for SWR continued Note When switched to read the SWR reading. 6 Repeat the same steps two through five...
.... 12 Selecting A Channel RX F SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE MENU PU SH ENTER MEM RF GAIN DEL Selecting A Channel MIN MIN MAX Unit should ideally be in CB mode. The RX icon will check SWR for SWR continued Note When switched to read the SWR reading. 6 Repeat the same steps two through five...
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... SQ DYNAMIKE 1 Select desired channel. Be sure to be reduced in a clear, normal voice. At fully is present at the speaker during transmit. RF GAIN CB / WX DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Transmitter is available. Setting Dynamike® Setting TalkBack 14 15 When transmit- Dynamike may have to read...
... SQ DYNAMIKE 1 Select desired channel. Be sure to be reduced in a clear, normal voice. At fully is present at the speaker during transmit. RF GAIN CB / WX DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Transmitter is available. Setting Dynamike® Setting TalkBack 14 15 When transmit- Dynamike may have to read...
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... set . SAELTARCMOUCNLTOCDKOWN Rotate S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU Menu/Enter knVoObL cloScQkwise toDYnNaAvMigIKaEte MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM Note ESC Use Dim/Escape button to main menu. appear in the display and the hours from any routine back to select Set.../ 3 5 7 9 +30dB SMCAE NNU PU SH CH 9/ 19 ENTER DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! 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. To ESC set , AM or PM will flash. menu levels. Rotate Menu...
... set . SAELTARCMOUCNLTOCDKOWN Rotate S/ RF S/RF RF RX SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU Menu/Enter knVoObL cloScQkwise toDYnNaAvMigIKaEte MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM Note ESC Use Dim/Escape button to main menu. appear in the display and the hours from any routine back to select Set.../ 3 5 7 9 +30dB SMCAE NNU PU SH CH 9/ 19 ENTER DYNAMIKE MEM WX ! 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. To ESC set , AM or PM will flash. menu levels. Rotate Menu...
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.../Escape button tMoEN U SQreturn toDCYBNAstMaInKdEby mode. Test 1- Note Length. Length. SCAN CH 9/ 19 MIN Key Tones KesaenyldeTcroteentdue,rsnprMteosostdhMeeesOntaunn/dEabnnytdemrOekfnnfoub. RF GAIN NB /ANL CB / WX NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 DIM NB/ANL 3 ESC CAL TX 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX 3 SCAN CH 9/ 19 ANL... pressed, Pass or Fail will go to 300 seconds). ESC PUESnHteENrTdEResirMedEMsnWoXo!ze time (from 10 to 3rd test. SET ALARM SET COUNT DOWN MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM SIG SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE ESC MENU PU SH FE NoTlElRow MEM WX ! B/ANL ANL NSoWteR 1.5 2...
.../Escape button tMoEN U SQreturn toDCYBNAstMaInKdEby mode. Test 1- Note Length. Length. SCAN CH 9/ 19 MIN Key Tones KesaenyldeTcroteentdue,rsnprMteosostdhMeeesOntaunn/dEabnnytdemrOekfnnfoub. RF GAIN NB /ANL CB / WX NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 DIM NB/ANL 3 ESC CAL TX 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX 3 SCAN CH 9/ 19 ANL... pressed, Pass or Fail will go to 300 seconds). ESC PUESnHteENrTdEResirMedEMsnWoXo!ze time (from 10 to 3rd test. SET ALARM SET COUNT DOWN MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM SIG SQ 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE ESC MENU PU SH FE NoTlElRow MEM WX ! B/ANL ANL NSoWteR 1.5 2...
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... are set the Night-Dim level, repeat instructions above then select Night-Dim. NW IS SET HI HI-LROF-GAOINFF DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL Note To select HI-LO-OFF, turn the Menu/Enter knob clockwise to exit routine. ESC will... TO SCAN CH 9/ 19 RX SET COLORNB/ANL MEM SCAN EXIT NB/ANL SCWB/RWX1.5 DIM 23 +30dB PrMeEsN Us PMU SeH nENuTE/REntMeErM to CB Standby. CAL TX RX +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER NW LIGHTING CONTRAST RADIO CHECK MEM WX ! OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF Press Menu/Enter knob...
... are set the Night-Dim level, repeat instructions above then select Night-Dim. NW IS SET HI HI-LROF-GAOINFF DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL Note To select HI-LO-OFF, turn the Menu/Enter knob clockwise to exit routine. ESC will... TO SCAN CH 9/ 19 RX SET COLORNB/ANL MEM SCAN EXIT NB/ANL SCWB/RWX1.5 DIM 23 +30dB PrMeEsN Us PMU SeH nENuTE/REntMeErM to CB Standby. CAL TX RX +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER NW LIGHTING CONTRAST RADIO CHECK MEM WX ! OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF Press Menu/Enter knob...
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... be disabled while a call . To Pair with a Cell Phone With 29 LX BT MpIoNwer On,MpArXess and hold theOBFTF Button for subsequent connections. A tone will sound; Note When cell phone calls are in progress using the Bluetooth features, the CB functions of the BT Button to end the 4 call is in progress. TURN CH KNOB...
... be disabled while a call . To Pair with a Cell Phone With 29 LX BT MpIoNwer On,MpArXess and hold theOBFTF Button for subsequent connections. A tone will sound; Note When cell phone calls are in progress using the Bluetooth features, the CB functions of the BT Button to end the 4 call is in progress. TURN CH KNOB...
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.../RdFteRxFt messages to RX RETURN TO CALL be able to choose on the Radio: OFF SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL still be warned by commercial radio and television. Your 29 LX BT has a special auto squelch circuit for this feature to be heard through the... CB, even if the CB/WX Control is in the CB mode or the unit is detected the unit will hear a sound CB / WX CAL SbWeRe/CpALand the CSBIGra1dio 3wil5l 7 9...
.../RdFteRxFt messages to RX RETURN TO CALL be able to choose on the Radio: OFF SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL still be warned by commercial radio and television. Your 29 LX BT has a special auto squelch circuit for this feature to be heard through the... CB, even if the CB/WX Control is in the CB mode or the unit is detected the unit will hear a sound CB / WX CAL SbWeRe/CpALand the CSBIGra1dio 3wil5l 7 9...
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...SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 79 Press Menu/EnteMrINknob anMdAXrotate cOloFFckwisOeFFto MIN WX Alert Scan. Press Menu/Enter knoVbOLto sSeQlect DYNAMIKE CB / WX +30dB ToM E NU PU SH EN restore MEM WX ! knob again. ECnNThuERo/EonsMetEeMMNrINOkWRnXFto!oGbAmINtoMaAirnXetsaDtEionLTrApeTrdUeNesEefanutlTtOBFAFCK setting with no change.... OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 26 27 Displays current software version and returns Version/Factory unit to CB mode. WX ALERT IS OFF Press NDBi/mAN/LEsScWaRpe1.5 2 3 CAL TX ANL ON S/RbFuttonSt/RoFreRtFurn to original factory ...
...SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 79 Press Menu/EnteMrINknob anMdAXrotate cOloFFckwisOeFFto MIN WX Alert Scan. Press Menu/Enter knoVbOLto sSeQlect DYNAMIKE CB / WX +30dB ToM E NU PU SH EN restore MEM WX ! knob again. ECnNThuERo/EonsMetEeMMNrINOkWRnXFto!oGbAmINtoMaAirnXetsaDtEionLTrApeTrdUeNesEefanutlTtOBFAFCK setting with no change.... OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 26 27 Displays current software version and returns Version/Factory unit to CB mode. WX ALERT IS OFF Press NDBi/mAN/LEsScWaRpe1.5 2 3 CAL TX ANL ON S/RbFuttonSt/RoFreRtFurn to original factory ...
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...TX steps to enter up to SCAN 1C0H 9c/hannels 19 in WX mode the unit will scan Weather channels. 28 29 ANL S/ RF S/RF RF RX NB /ANL MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM When R sSwWRit/CcAhL ed to optimize reception in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference. CAL ...ASNIGL1the3 A5u7t9o+m30adBtic Limiter is aOlsFFo activateMdIN, providing incVrOeLaseSQd DYNAMIKE MIN MAX ESC T BACK SWR CAL MEM RF GAIN OFF DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL noise filtration. OFF Program Memory Channels Note The radio should be squelched before scan features...
...TX steps to enter up to SCAN 1C0H 9c/hannels 19 in WX mode the unit will scan Weather channels. 28 29 ANL S/ RF S/RF RF RX NB /ANL MEM SCAN CB / WX DIM When R sSwWRit/CcAhL ed to optimize reception in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference. CAL ...ASNIGL1the3 A5u7t9o+m30adBtic Limiter is aOlsFFo activateMdIN, providing incVrOeLaseSQd DYNAMIKE MIN MAX ESC T BACK SWR CAL MEM RF GAIN OFF DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL noise filtration. OFF Program Memory Channels Note The radio should be squelched before scan features...
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....405 SCAN MEM SCAN SWR Scan Memory AL CAL SIG 1 VOL SQ 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE MEN U PU SH Scan EMN TEeRmory ChRaF nGAnINels DELTA TUNE CB / WX T BACK Channels To scan memory channels, press and release Scan/Mem Scan button twice. CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL Setting Squelch Squelch is... 1 MEM WX ! RF GAIN ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL and night settings. OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX CB MEM SCAN S/RF RF RX 27.405 SWR AL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER MEM VOLDiSmQ merDYCNAoMInKEtrol RF GAIN Dimmer Control DELTA TUNE...
....405 SCAN MEM SCAN SWR Scan Memory AL CAL SIG 1 VOL SQ 3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE MEN U PU SH Scan EMN TEeRmory ChRaF nGAnINels DELTA TUNE CB / WX T BACK Channels To scan memory channels, press and release Scan/Mem Scan button twice. CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL Setting Squelch Squelch is... 1 MEM WX ! RF GAIN ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL and night settings. OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX CB MEM SCAN S/RF RF RX 27.405 SWR AL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER MEM VOLDiSmQ merDYCNAoMInKEtrol RF GAIN Dimmer Control DELTA TUNE...
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... rear panel. This is connected, the external microphone can be used for phone use only. BO3K229LTD BRA IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. Note Cobra external speakers are rated at least 4.0 watts. POW Connect an external push-to-talk to the external push-to the external microphUoSBne jack on the...the noise stops. When the external speaker is plugged in the S/RF mode. 32 Operation External Speaker The external speaker jack is used for both CB and phone voice transmissions.` BO3K229LTD BRA IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER- BO3K229LTD BRA IN CHINA ANT BO3K229LTD BRA IN...
... rear panel. This is connected, the external microphone can be used for phone use only. BO3K229LTD BRA IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. Note Cobra external speakers are rated at least 4.0 watts. POW Connect an external push-to-talk to the external push-to the external microphUoSBne jack on the...the noise stops. When the external speaker is plugged in the S/RF mode. 32 Operation External Speaker The external speaker jack is used for both CB and phone voice transmissions.` BO3K229LTD BRA IN CHINA ANT EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER- BO3K229LTD BRA IN CHINA ANT BO3K229LTD BRA IN...
Operating Instructions
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...C all -inclusive: Permitted Yes No Example Message "Tornado sighted six miles north of gas on I -94 at 539 Main, Evanston." F. CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Be exact. Trapped? These are only guidelines and... warning. "Post number 10. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to channel 9 for channel 9. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with a CB. D. E. Give details and help in my driveway." A one minute break is not allowed. C. Set to 6 inches." No "Out of gas in...
...C all -inclusive: Permitted Yes No Example Message "Tornado sighted six miles north of gas on I -94 at 539 Main, Evanston." F. CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Be exact. Trapped? These are only guidelines and... warning. "Post number 10. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to channel 9 for channel 9. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with a CB. D. E. Give details and help in my driveway." A one minute break is not allowed. C. Set to 6 inches." No "Out of gas in...
Operating Instructions
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How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for 10-45 All units within range please report 10-50 Break channel 10-60 What ... delivered 10-41 Turn to copy. Use phone 10-63 Net directed to 10-64 Net clear 10-65 Awaiting your station Code Meaning 10-29 Time is up for us? These codes provide quick and easy communication, especially in sequence 10-77 Negative contact 10-81 Reserve hotel room for...
How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for 10-45 All units within range please report 10-50 Break channel 10-60 What ... delivered 10-41 Turn to copy. Use phone 10-63 Net directed to 10-64 Net clear 10-65 Awaiting your station Code Meaning 10-29 Time is up for us? These codes provide quick and easy communication, especially in sequence 10-77 Negative contact 10-81 Reserve hotel room for...