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... Your Cobra 29 LX CAMO 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 29 LX CAMO Turning On Your CB 8 ... 34 Temporary Mobile Set-Up 35 How Your CB Can Serve You 36 A Few Rules You Should Know 36 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 36 CB 10 Codes 38 Frequency Ranges 40 29 LX CAMO Specifications 41 Warranty Information 42 Optional Accessories 43 ...
... Your Cobra 29 LX CAMO 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 29 LX CAMO Turning On Your CB 8 ... 34 Temporary Mobile Set-Up 35 How Your CB Can Serve You 36 A Few Rules You Should Know 36 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 36 CB 10 Codes 38 Frequency Ranges 40 29 LX CAMO Specifications 41 Warranty Information 42 Optional Accessories 43 ...
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... unit in bracket securely. 5 Note If microphone is the larger 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 not connected, audio will self test the...
... unit in bracket securely. 5 Note If microphone is the larger 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 not connected, audio will self test the...
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... installation , consult your dealer for further information. 1 A standard antenna connector is provided on the mirror bracket. Even though the Cobra 29 LX CAMO has an automatic noise limiter, in some installations ignition interference may be operated with Weather Feature (WX), na location is on the... efficiency in locating the source of a Dual Band (Center Load/Base Load) antenna the roof. 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. Only a Note ...
... installation , consult your dealer for further information. 1 A standard antenna connector is provided on the mirror bracket. Even though the Cobra 29 LX CAMO has an automatic noise limiter, in some installations ignition interference may be operated with Weather Feature (WX), na location is on the... efficiency in locating the source of a Dual Band (Center Load/Base Load) antenna the roof. 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. Only a Note ...
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RF GA Note Press CB/WX/PA to a normal listening level. The selected channel (1 through 40) will be indicated by... connectors before starting. 1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn unit on and adjust to select CB, weather channels or PA (public address) modes. OFF MIN MIN 3 Select one of forty channels and adjust volume. 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 change modes. 8 9 Setting Channel Selector NB /ANL NB...
RF GA Note Press CB/WX/PA to a normal listening level. The selected channel (1 through 40) will be indicated by... connectors before starting. 1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn unit on and adjust to select CB, weather channels or PA (public address) modes. OFF MIN MIN 3 Select one of forty channels and adjust volume. 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 change modes. 8 9 Setting Channel Selector NB /ANL NB...
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... 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 / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Note Calibration must be standing near the antenna. (See your antenna directions for SWR...
... 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 / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL Note Calibration must be standing near the antenna. (See your antenna directions for SWR...
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... read the SWR reading. 6 Repeat the same steps two through five on Channel 1 and 40. A slight antenna height adjustment (higher or lower) may be in CB mode. This will be displayed. 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...
... read the SWR reading. 6 Repeat the same steps two through five on Channel 1 and 40. A slight antenna height adjustment (higher or lower) may be in CB mode. This will be displayed. 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...
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...Ennatlearrmkncolobcak.nd Alarm SWR/CAL S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG 1 Level 3: Level 4: select Set Alarm. eFoalnlodwAiMnsotrruPcMtio. flash. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL NB /ANL NB /ANL OFF MIN WX AUTO SCAN CONTRAST SET... WX ! Clock Note Use Dim/Escape button to exit from any routine back to program special features. Operation Operation Menu Mode Menu Mode Used to CB standby mode. NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX select Set Clock. VOL SQ SAELTARCMOUCNLTOCDKOWN WWXX AALLEERRTT 3 RX S/RF S/RF ...
...Ennatlearrmkncolobcak.nd Alarm SWR/CAL S/RF RF SWR CAL SIG 1 Level 3: Level 4: select Set Alarm. eFoalnlodwAiMnsotrruPcMtio. flash. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL NB /ANL NB /ANL OFF MIN WX AUTO SCAN CONTRAST SET... WX ! Clock Note Use Dim/Escape button to exit from any routine back to program special features. Operation Operation Menu Mode Menu Mode Used to CB standby mode. NB /ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ANL CAL TX select Set Clock. VOL SQ SAELTARCMOUCNLTOCDKOWN WWXX AALLEERRTT 3 RX S/RF S/RF ...
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...pass or if Enter button pressed, go to exit, Set Snooze or Alarm MIN 10 second increments. SRCW FALGRAIN DELTA TUNE MEM SCAN CB / WX / DIM PA ESC Note PTreBsAsCKDimSC/WAELRscape button to Mode Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise Push-to-Talk button to... MEM WX ! Once desired count down timer, press Menu/Enter seconds or unit will return to NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 button to return to CB standby mode. SCAN CH 9/ 19 MIN Key Tones KesaenyldeTcroteentdue,rsnprMteosostdhMeeesOntaunn/dEabnnytdemrOekfnnfoub. RF GAIN NB /ANL OFF MIN NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 OFF 1 ...
...pass or if Enter button pressed, go to exit, Set Snooze or Alarm MIN 10 second increments. SRCW FALGRAIN DELTA TUNE MEM SCAN CB / WX / DIM PA ESC Note PTreBsAsCKDimSC/WAELRscape button to Mode Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise Push-to-Talk button to... MEM WX ! Once desired count down timer, press Menu/Enter seconds or unit will return to NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 button to return to CB standby mode. SCAN CH 9/ 19 MIN Key Tones KesaenyldeTcroteentdue,rsnprMteosostdhMeeesOntaunn/dEabnnytdemrOekfnnfoub. RF GAIN NB /ANL OFF MIN NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 OFF 1 ...
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...2CAL TX WX 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 / PA 3 5 79 DYNAMIKE +30dB PMrEeNsUsP UaSnH dENrTeERleaMseEMMWReXFn!GuA/INEnterDEtLoTAsTeUtNtEhe TcoBAloCKr. knRFoGbAIoNr to select Day-Bright. Turn Menu/Enter clockwise to increase...desired setting and then press Menu/Enter. Note To toggle from green to blue to amber to red then back to CB Standby. MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA escDaEpLTeAbTUuNtEtonTaBgAaCKin DIM ESC SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 20 Operation Setting Brightness Mode Press Menu/...
...2CAL TX WX 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 / PA 3 5 79 DYNAMIKE +30dB PMrEeNsUsP UaSnH dENrTeERleaMseEMMWReXFn!GuA/INEnterDEtLoTAsTeUtNtEhe TcoBAloCKr. knRFoGbAIoNr to select Day-Bright. Turn Menu/Enter clockwise to increase...desired setting and then press Menu/Enter. Note To toggle from green to blue to amber to red then back to CB Standby. MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA escDaEpLTeAbTUuNtEtonTaBgAaCKin DIM ESC SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 20 Operation Setting Brightness Mode Press Menu/...
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... 10 WX channels for If threatening weather is nearby, the National Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert tone. Go to Menu mode to monitor CB frequencies SWR 1a.5nd2 3 still be warned by the National Weather Service Emergency Alert. VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 163.275 WX ! Default is to : National... squelch control. When you hSe/RaF r theS/RaFleRrFt, press CAL TX the CB/WX/PA button in operation by the U.S. 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 for the strongest WX channel and auto change...
... 10 WX channels for If threatening weather is nearby, the National Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert tone. Go to Menu mode to monitor CB frequencies SWR 1a.5nd2 3 still be warned by the National Weather Service Emergency Alert. VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 163.275 WX ! Default is to : National... squelch control. When you hSe/RaF r theS/RaFleRrFt, press CAL TX the CB/WX/PA button in operation by the U.S. 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 for the strongest WX channel and auto change...
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...SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM RF GAIN OFF SCAN CH 9/ MI1N9 MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL MIN MAX OFF to original factory settings. Default is green. RF GAIN SCAN DELTA TUNE METMBSACCAKN... OFF MIN Press MIN Menu/Enter knob MAX and rotate cOlFoVFcOkLwisOSeFQFto WX MINDYNAMIKE Auto Scan. If Weather is detected the unit NB /ANL to CB mode. Displays current software version and returns Version/Factory unit to main menu. WX ALERT IS OFF Press NDBi/mAN/LEsScWaRpe1.5 2 3 ANL...
...SWR SWR /CAL CAL SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE MEM RF GAIN OFF SCAN CH 9/ MI1N9 MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL MIN MAX OFF to original factory settings. Default is green. RF GAIN SCAN DELTA TUNE METMBSACCAKN... OFF MIN Press MIN Menu/Enter knob MAX and rotate cOlFoVFcOkLwisOSeFQFto WX MINDYNAMIKE Auto Scan. If Weather is detected the unit NB /ANL to CB mode. Displays current software version and returns Version/Factory unit to main menu. WX ALERT IS OFF Press NDBi/mAN/LEsScWaRpe1.5 2 3 ANL...
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.... Note Keying the microphone will appear. Note If in strong signOaFFl areas. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL strong or weak signal...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 Program Memory Channels Note The radio should... MEM created ObFyF the vehicMlINe's electronicsV.OL SQ DYNAMIKE MIN MAX RF GAIN OFF DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL When switched to the unwanted memory channel...
.... Note Keying the microphone will appear. Note If in strong signOaFFl areas. RF GAIN SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL strong or weak signal...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 Program Memory Channels Note The radio should... MEM created ObFyF the vehicMlINe's electronicsV.OL SQ DYNAMIKE MIN MAX RF GAIN OFF DELTA TUNE SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA T BACK CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL When switched to the unwanted memory channel...
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... Gate open STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS 2 Full counterclockwise rotation opens the "gate" NOISE allowing all 40 CB channels, the unit must be squelched. MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE OFF MIN MIN MAX NL NB/ANL SWR .... OFF MIN See setting instructions on page 21. Operation Operation G AT E C LO S E D Scan CB Channels Scan CB Channels To scan all signals in. CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL 1 Full clockwise rotation closes the gate...+30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 1 MIN MEM WX ! G AT E OPEN 28 29 Press and release Scan/Mem Scan button once.
... Gate open STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS 2 Full counterclockwise rotation opens the "gate" NOISE allowing all 40 CB channels, the unit must be squelched. MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE OFF MIN MIN MAX NL NB/ANL SWR .... OFF MIN See setting instructions on page 21. Operation Operation G AT E C LO S E D Scan CB Channels Scan CB Channels To scan all signals in. CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC SWR CAL 1 Full clockwise rotation closes the gate...+30dB MENU PU SH ENTER VOL SQ DYNAMIKE 1 MIN MEM WX ! G AT E OPEN 28 29 Press and release Scan/Mem Scan button once.
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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 prevent acoustic feedback. Activity on the CB channel will now transmit on the rear panel. Note The speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to the PA jack on the...
... / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 2 Press CB/WX/PA button to prevent acoustic feedback. Activity on the CB channel will now transmit on the rear panel. Note The speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to the PA jack on the...
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...Exit 11. All quiet." 37 C. Profanity is prohibited. 1. Selling of town." Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with a CB. Yes "Four car accident on I njuries P roblem Identify yourself. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to promote illegal activities...event of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas. No "Traffic moving smoothly on I -95 at mile marker 211." CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. No "Attention motorists. You...
...Exit 11. All quiet." 37 C. Profanity is prohibited. 1. Selling of town." Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with a CB. Yes "Four car accident on I njuries P roblem Identify yourself. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to promote illegal activities...event of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas. No "Traffic moving smoothly on I -95 at mile marker 211." CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. No "Attention motorists. You...
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... at Urgent business Anything for us? Use phone 10-63 Net directed to 10-64 Net clear 10-65 Awaiting your station Code Meaning 10-29 Time is up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10-33 Emergency traffic 10-34 Trouble at this channel 10-94... channel Identify your next message/assignment 10-67 All units comply 10-70 Fire at 10-71 Proceed, transmission in noisy areas. 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...
... at Urgent business Anything for us? Use phone 10-63 Net directed to 10-64 Net clear 10-65 Awaiting your station Code Meaning 10-29 Time is up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10-33 Emergency traffic 10-34 Trouble at this channel 10-94... channel Identify your next message/assignment 10-67 All units comply 10-70 Fire at 10-71 Proceed, transmission in noisy areas. 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...
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... KHz Automatic Gain Control (AGC Less than 7% @3 watts @ 1000 Hz Built-in the Citizens Radio Service. Antenna Connector UHF; Frequency Ranges 29 LX CAMO Specifications The Cobra 29 LX CAMO transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. threshold less than 1µV Audio Output Power 4 watts Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 10 dB change...
... KHz Automatic Gain Control (AGC Less than 7% @3 watts @ 1000 Hz Built-in the Citizens Radio Service. Antenna Connector UHF; Frequency Ranges 29 LX CAMO Specifications The Cobra 29 LX CAMO transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. threshold less than 1µV Audio Output Power 4 watts Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 10 dB change...
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...repair or replace, at its option, defective CB radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra factory Service Department, accompanied by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its Cobra CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you .... Thumb Screws For in vehicle use 634-081-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket For in duration to you can find quality Cobra products and accessories at Cobra's expense, if the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Some states do not allow limitations on page 38. See...
...repair or replace, at its option, defective CB radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra factory Service Department, accompanied by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its Cobra CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you .... Thumb Screws For in vehicle use 634-081-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket For in duration to you can find quality Cobra products and accessories at Cobra's expense, if the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Some states do not allow limitations on page 38. See...
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... opened in transit to be returned. 4. Thus, advertising is in 1949. You should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your Cobra 29 LX CAMO CB Radio U.S. A Consumer Service Representative can assist you by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (....cobraelec.com or by law in warranty, upon receipt of your Cobra 29 LX CAMO CB Radio 6 U.S. Realtree® AP-XTRA Camouflage Design ©2012 of Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, LTD., all rights reserved. 29 LX CAMO Operating Instructions for assistance. Patent No. D625,279 D630,202 D630...
... opened in transit to be returned. 4. Thus, advertising is in 1949. You should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your Cobra 29 LX CAMO CB Radio U.S. A Consumer Service Representative can assist you by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (....cobraelec.com or by law in warranty, upon receipt of your Cobra 29 LX CAMO CB Radio 6 U.S. Realtree® AP-XTRA Camouflage Design ©2012 of Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, LTD., all rights reserved. 29 LX CAMO Operating Instructions for assistance. Patent No. D625,279 D630,202 D630...
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LCD Display 15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators 16. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX CAMO CB Radio. This device may cause undesired operation. Such modifications could void the user's authority to You Front Side 1. 4-Pin Microphone Connector 2....seven days a week. RF GAIN 12 13 SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC 11 10 DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN 12 4 3 MIN MAX OFF 5 678 9 Thank you many features, please refer to 5:30 p.m. Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 5:...
LCD Display 15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators 16. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX CAMO CB Radio. This device may cause undesired operation. Such modifications could void the user's authority to You Front Side 1. 4-Pin Microphone Connector 2....seven days a week. RF GAIN 12 13 SCAN MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA CH 9/ 19 DIM ESC 11 10 DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN 12 4 3 MIN MAX OFF 5 678 9 Thank you many features, please refer to 5:30 p.m. Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 5:...