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HH38 WX ST Operating Instructions for your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Citizens Band 2-Way Handheld CB Radio Lock PwrSaver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan "Ingenious Products for Easier Communication."
HH38 WX ST Operating Instructions for your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Citizens Band 2-Way Handheld CB Radio Lock PwrSaver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan "Ingenious Products for Easier Communication."
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...FCC Rules and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). What's Included with this unit) of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by law in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and... Belt Clip 3. Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is "broadcasting." You should read and understand Part 95 (included with Your HH 38 WX ST 1. The Class D two-way communications service was established by Cobra, may cause violation of the technical regulations of Part 95...
...FCC Rules and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). What's Included with this unit) of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by law in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and... Belt Clip 3. Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is "broadcasting." You should read and understand Part 95 (included with Your HH 38 WX ST 1. The Class D two-way communications service was established by Cobra, may cause violation of the technical regulations of Part 95...
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...CST at 773.889.3087. If, after referring to be found on-line at: www.cobra.com At the same time, it to the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST handheld CB. A2 A3 Properly used, this owner's manual. Charge LED 8. Function Key 20. This... Patent pending technology dramatically improves transmission and reception of reliable service. Cobra on all incoming CB signals. The end result is a cleaner...
...CST at 773.889.3087. If, after referring to be found on-line at: www.cobra.com At the same time, it to the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST handheld CB. A2 A3 Properly used, this owner's manual. Charge LED 8. Function Key 20. This... Patent pending technology dramatically improves transmission and reception of reliable service. Cobra on all incoming CB signals. The end result is a cleaner...
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How to Use Your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Contents Features 1 The CB Story A1 FCC Regulations Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to You A3 SoundTracker® System Customer Support Operating Your HH 38 WX ST Antenna 2 Battery Installation 3 Belt Clip 3 Turning on Your CB 4 Setting Squelch 4 Selecting a Channel 6 LCD Display...24 In Vehicle Use 25 How Your CB Can Serve You 26 A Few Rules You Should Know 26 Weather Channel Messages 27 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 28 CB 10 Codes 30 Frequency Ranges 32 HH 38 WX ST Specifications 33 Warranty Information 34 Optional ...
How to Use Your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Contents Features 1 The CB Story A1 FCC Regulations Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to You A3 SoundTracker® System Customer Support Operating Your HH 38 WX ST Antenna 2 Battery Installation 3 Belt Clip 3 Turning on Your CB 4 Setting Squelch 4 Selecting a Channel 6 LCD Display...24 In Vehicle Use 25 How Your CB Can Serve You 26 A Few Rules You Should Know 26 Weather Channel Messages 27 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 28 CB 10 Codes 30 Frequency Ranges 32 HH 38 WX ST Specifications 33 Warranty Information 34 Optional ...
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... Clip Note Clip slides up to attach and slides down . 2 3 The HH 38 WX ST requires 9"AA"alkaline or NiCD batteries (not included with a CA-45C charger. Attach Antenna 1 Insert. 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 2 Turn clockwise. 1⁄4 turn. Operation Install Batteries...
... Clip Note Clip slides up to attach and slides down . 2 3 The HH 38 WX ST requires 9"AA"alkaline or NiCD batteries (not included with a CA-45C charger. Attach Antenna 1 Insert. 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 2 Turn clockwise. 1⁄4 turn. Operation Install Batteries...
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... 4 and 5. The channels will resume. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PUSH & RELEASE 2 Push SCAN key. Scan All Channel Scan Note When an incoming transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop scanning, push SCAN key again. Scan 3 To... stop scanning. 10 seconds after scan stops, scanning will index. Note Pressing CHANNEL UP/DOWN key will terminate scan mode. 11 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan...
... 4 and 5. The channels will resume. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PUSH & RELEASE 2 Push SCAN key. Scan All Channel Scan Note When an incoming transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop scanning, push SCAN key again. Scan 3 To... stop scanning. 10 seconds after scan stops, scanning will index. Note Pressing CHANNEL UP/DOWN key will terminate scan mode. 11 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan...
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... between the two channels. 8 To stop dual watch, push CHANNEL UP/ DOWN key on the HH 38 WX ST. 13 The DW icon will stay on pages 4 and 5. FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PUSH DW 6 Push key until "beep" is heard. Lock Pwr Saver DW... Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan flashing icon PUSH & HOLD DW 4 Push and hold key until "beep" is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop monitoring. 10 seconds after the DW stops, monitoring will disappear. 12 5 Select Channel 17 with DOWN...
... between the two channels. 8 To stop dual watch, push CHANNEL UP/ DOWN key on the HH 38 WX ST. 13 The DW icon will stay on pages 4 and 5. FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PUSH DW 6 Push key until "beep" is heard. Lock Pwr Saver DW... Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan flashing icon PUSH & HOLD DW 4 Push and hold key until "beep" is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop monitoring. 10 seconds after the DW stops, monitoring will disappear. 12 5 Select Channel 17 with DOWN...
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population. For a list of the U.S. Note Your HH 38 WX ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which reach about 90% of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Note An agency of weather frequencies see specifications in your area. ... 10 National Weather Channels provide weather transmission reception. 09 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PWRS 1 Push and release the CB/WX key and the current weather channel will disappear. 14 15 Operation Weather Channels...
population. For a list of the U.S. Note Your HH 38 WX ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which reach about 90% of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Note An agency of weather frequencies see specifications in your area. ... 10 National Weather Channels provide weather transmission reception. 09 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PWRS 1 Push and release the CB/WX key and the current weather channel will disappear. 14 15 Operation Weather Channels...
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... SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan Note Battery life is increased approximately 50% while in half, but the receiving range is activated. The PWR Save icon will appear .... Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will disappear. 1 To exit Power Saver (HI/LOW) mode: Push and release FUNCTION key. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PRESS & RELEASE 1 Push and release the FUNCTION key. Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will disappear 16 17 Note The low...
... SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan Note Battery life is increased approximately 50% while in half, but the receiving range is activated. The PWR Save icon will appear .... Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will disappear. 1 To exit Power Saver (HI/LOW) mode: Push and release FUNCTION key. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PRESS & RELEASE 1 Push and release the FUNCTION key. Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will disappear 16 17 Note The low...
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... 90%, which greatly expands your listening range. the noise level is measured by more effectively using the available RF power output of the HH 38 WX ST battery: check battery icon bands. In the transmission mode, it actually strengthens the signal, providing you clearer, cleaner reception to -noise .... Operation Battery Capacity Battery Capacity Level Level To monitor the remaining power level of the CB. flashing icon FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Func HI/LO BAT DW CB/WXCH9/19 Scan BATTERY icon will flash if batteries are unintelligible. The result is approximately...
... 90%, which greatly expands your listening range. the noise level is measured by more effectively using the available RF power output of the HH 38 WX ST battery: check battery icon bands. In the transmission mode, it actually strengthens the signal, providing you clearer, cleaner reception to -noise .... Operation Battery Capacity Battery Capacity Level Level To monitor the remaining power level of the CB. flashing icon FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Func HI/LO BAT DW CB/WXCH9/19 Scan BATTERY icon will flash if batteries are unintelligible. The result is approximately...
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... Activating SoundTracker® Activating SoundTracker® Note This engages the SoundTracker® system and reduces the noise level. Operation Testing SoundTracker® FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL 1 Select any unused channel on your CB. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func...
... Activating SoundTracker® Activating SoundTracker® Note This engages the SoundTracker® system and reduces the noise level. Operation Testing SoundTracker® FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL 1 Select any unused channel on your CB. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func...
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... SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 4 Push and release the ST key. Lighted Display Lighted Display PUSH & LIGHT RELEASE CH PTT 1 To illuminate display, push and release light key. Different terrains and environments will ...The SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear. *Notice the significant reduction in noise. 22 FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 5 To disengage SoundTracker® push and release ST key again. 6 icon will disappear. Operation Operation Squelch Volume Off 3 Turn the volume...
... SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 4 Push and release the ST key. Lighted Display Lighted Display PUSH & LIGHT RELEASE CH PTT 1 To illuminate display, push and release light key. Different terrains and environments will ...The SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear. *Notice the significant reduction in noise. 22 FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 5 To disengage SoundTracker® push and release ST key again. 6 icon will disappear. Operation Operation Squelch Volume Off 3 Turn the volume...
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... is provided. In Vehicle Use The HH 38 WX ST can be connected to your vehicle. To unlock, push and hold the LOCK key for 2 seconds again. This power connection does NOT charge the batteries. 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan In Vehicle Use... performance while in your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. See Accessories section on page 39. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & HOLD Lock Func HI/LO BAT DW CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 1 To lock, push and hold LOCK key for two seconds. The LOCK icon will appear. Note...
... is provided. In Vehicle Use The HH 38 WX ST can be connected to your vehicle. To unlock, push and hold the LOCK key for 2 seconds again. This power connection does NOT charge the batteries. 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan In Vehicle Use... performance while in your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. See Accessories section on page 39. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & HOLD Lock Func HI/LO BAT DW CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 1 To lock, push and hold LOCK key for two seconds. The LOCK icon will appear. Note...
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...reports are provided by use of southern Canada. If you cannot receive a weather station, you may not transmit music with a CB. How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know • Warn of traffic problems • Provide weather and road data ... family and friends • Suggest spots to eat and sleep • Keep you wish to promote illegal activities. You cannot blast others use CB to receive a listing of weather frequencies see specifications in the Frequency Ranges section on page 36. 26 27 F. Weather Channel Messages Note If ...
...reports are provided by use of southern Canada. If you cannot receive a weather station, you may not transmit music with a CB. How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know • Warn of traffic problems • Provide weather and road data ... family and friends • Suggest spots to eat and sleep • Keep you wish to promote illegal activities. You cannot blast others use CB to receive a listing of weather frequencies see specifications in the Frequency Ranges section on page 36. 26 27 F. Weather Channel Messages Note If ...
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...ocation I njuries P roblem Identify yourself. Yes "Out of town." Set to 6 inches." Trapped? CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you should request a "REACT BASE" and provide the CB distress data (called CLIP): C all -inclusive: Permitted Yes No Example Message "Tornado sighted six miles...these examples of gas in building at 539 Main, Evanston." No tornado sighted." Send police and ambulance." How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on I-94." All quiet." 29 Type. Weather Bureau...
...ocation I njuries P roblem Identify yourself. Yes "Out of town." Set to 6 inches." Trapped? CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you should request a "REACT BASE" and provide the CB distress data (called CLIP): C all -inclusive: Permitted Yes No Example Message "Tornado sighted six miles...these examples of gas in building at 539 Main, Evanston." No tornado sighted." Send police and ambulance." How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on I-94." All quiet." 29 Type. Weather Bureau...
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... 10-33 Emergency traffic 10-34 Trouble at this station 10-35 Confidential information 10-36 Correct time is 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-38 Ambulance needed at Urgent business Anything for standard questions and answers. Following are some of the more common codes and meanings: Code 10-1 10-2 10...-41 Turn to channel 10-42 Traffic accident at 10-43 Traffic tie up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to copy. How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for us?
... 10-33 Emergency traffic 10-34 Trouble at this station 10-35 Confidential information 10-36 Correct time is 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-38 Ambulance needed at Urgent business Anything for standard questions and answers. Following are some of the more common codes and meanings: Code 10-1 10-2 10...-41 Turn to channel 10-42 Traffic accident at 10-43 Traffic tie up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to copy. How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for us?
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... IN LOW MODULATION AM FREQUENCY RESPONSE 300 - 3000 HZ AT -6 DB OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 OHMS, UNBALANCED RECEIVER CB SENSITIVITY LESS THAN 1 uV FOR 10 DB S/N IF FREQUENCY DUAL CONVERSION 1 ST - 10.690 MHZ, 2ND - 455 KHZ AUDIO OUTPUT 500 mW MAXIMUM AT 10 % DISTORTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE ...complete coverage of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as shown below. CB Freq. REJECTION . . . . 50 DB MIN. Frequency Ranges HH38 WX ST Specifications The COBRA HH 38 WX ST transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels and 10 weather channels as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio ...
... IN LOW MODULATION AM FREQUENCY RESPONSE 300 - 3000 HZ AT -6 DB OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 OHMS, UNBALANCED RECEIVER CB SENSITIVITY LESS THAN 1 uV FOR 10 DB S/N IF FREQUENCY DUAL CONVERSION 1 ST - 10.690 MHZ, 2ND - 455 KHZ AUDIO OUTPUT 500 mW MAXIMUM AT 10 % DISTORTION FREQUENCY RESPONSE ...complete coverage of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as shown below. CB Freq. REJECTION . . . . 50 DB MIN. Frequency Ranges HH38 WX ST Specifications The COBRA HH 38 WX ST transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels and 10 weather channels as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio ...
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... under warranty. COBRA shall not be at its COBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be liable for warranty service, but the return charges will be free of defects in vehicle use or cost of installation. CA-40 Long Range Antenna Doubles the range of the HH 38 WX ST to you hands...-free operation. For pricing information Call 773.889.3087 or visit www.cobra.com. CA-41 Replacement Belt Clip HA-BC Replacement DC Power Cord For in workmanship and ...
... under warranty. COBRA shall not be at its COBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be liable for warranty service, but the return charges will be free of defects in vehicle use or cost of installation. CA-40 Long Range Antenna Doubles the range of the HH 38 WX ST to you hands...-free operation. For pricing information Call 773.889.3087 or visit www.cobra.com. CA-41 Replacement Belt Clip HA-BC Replacement DC Power Cord For in workmanship and ...
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...CB/WX SCAN-IN EDPOW-LOW . g S el = . .4 t .I cs 61 HOLD 07 ROT S-127F0 OS RCN 12711 SI 2, 0110 71 2002 1116-61 74 CB IN VSS 7 PO-CB so 5301 4.51411e T§2,712 0330 70K 0302 oor 0303 47PF T1301 1;112) 0232505 0301 22201105 R21504 ST....8V =PS-MUTE VCC1-13.8V CD MIC C 22 Z4!;11!;.; ;o .11 SHEETS 2 OF 2 PRO STIR WS/CB LOCK ST SCAN LIGHT CO OW 9/16 DOWN co CO 00 0 11141413 _ 0301 ni3EF7;", f-22 1x4146 1/441.11 FLINC U 0302...:ASY R MOSS:RE RCM:IS:MK RCIVS NA LCD SECTION HH38WX-ST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR COBRA IA " 1701731g1 " t t t tt 1 11 1 1 1. 1 . 'lelhlgtg1E 2=22122=5.
...CB/WX SCAN-IN EDPOW-LOW . g S el = . .4 t .I cs 61 HOLD 07 ROT S-127F0 OS RCN 12711 SI 2, 0110 71 2002 1116-61 74 CB IN VSS 7 PO-CB so 5301 4.51411e T§2,712 0330 70K 0302 oor 0303 47PF T1301 1;112) 0232505 0301 22201105 R21504 ST....8V =PS-MUTE VCC1-13.8V CD MIC C 22 Z4!;11!;.; ;o .11 SHEETS 2 OF 2 PRO STIR WS/CB LOCK ST SCAN LIGHT CO OW 9/16 DOWN co CO 00 0 11141413 _ 0301 ni3EF7;", f-22 1x4146 1/441.11 FLINC U 0302...:ASY R MOSS:RE RCM:IS:MK RCIVS NA LCD SECTION HH38WX-ST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR COBRA IA " 1701731g1 " t t t tt 1 11 1 1 1. 1 . 'lelhlgtg1E 2=22122=5.
Wiring Diagram
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BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR COBRA HH38WX-ST V WX VCO 01/05/06 V WX RF AMP 07 WX 1st MIXER Q8 A WX DC CONTROL 02 4 CB DC CONTROL 022 COMPANDER IC201 TA31101F CB RF AMP. CONTROL IC2B LM358/014 AM 0/P, RX PRE AMP Q203 FM 0/P V V ANALOG SWITCH IC202 MC14066 RX AUDIO AMP -41 IC5 LM386 A /// AMP DC CONTROL .../Q19 PWR SAVE FUNCTION V• Vv O -J DC REGULATOR 023/038 V DOUBLER Q28 /// TX AUDIO PRE 035 NO' TX AUDIO AMP IC3 TDA2003 mm JACK WX/CB SCAN LOCK ST LIGHT DW CH9/19 CH UP CH DOWN MCU PLL CONTROLLER LCD DRIVER 0305/0304/0303 VR2B DC SWITCH POWER H/L 026/Q27/Q32/Q31...
BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR COBRA HH38WX-ST V WX VCO 01/05/06 V WX RF AMP 07 WX 1st MIXER Q8 A WX DC CONTROL 02 4 CB DC CONTROL 022 COMPANDER IC201 TA31101F CB RF AMP. CONTROL IC2B LM358/014 AM 0/P, RX PRE AMP Q203 FM 0/P V V ANALOG SWITCH IC202 MC14066 RX AUDIO AMP -41 IC5 LM386 A /// AMP DC CONTROL .../Q19 PWR SAVE FUNCTION V• Vv O -J DC REGULATOR 023/038 V DOUBLER Q28 /// TX AUDIO PRE 035 NO' TX AUDIO AMP IC3 TDA2003 mm JACK WX/CB SCAN LOCK ST LIGHT DW CH9/19 CH UP CH DOWN MCU PLL CONTROLLER LCD DRIVER 0305/0304/0303 VR2B DC SWITCH POWER H/L 026/Q27/Q32/Q31...