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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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...other than those recommended by Cobra, may cause violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules. Operating Manual A1 You should read and understand Part 95 (included with Your HH 38 WX ST 1. What...'s Included with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). Replacement or ...
...other than those recommended by Cobra, may cause violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules. Operating Manual A1 You should read and understand Part 95 (included with Your HH 38 WX ST 1. What...'s Included with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). Replacement or ...
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...Speaker Jack 6. Light Key 11. CB/WX Weather Key and HI/LO Power Key 18. Channel Scan 21. E-mail questions to: productinfo@cobra.com The revolutionary SoundTracker® System reconfigures the transmission signal which dramatically improves CB communications. SoundTracker® Key 17. Function Key 20. If...Should you many features, please refer to the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST handheld CB. Cobra on all incoming CB signals. DC Power Jack 10. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its ...
...Speaker Jack 6. Light Key 11. CB/WX Weather Key and HI/LO Power Key 18. Channel Scan 21. E-mail questions to: productinfo@cobra.com The revolutionary SoundTracker® System reconfigures the transmission signal which dramatically improves CB communications. SoundTracker® Key 17. Function Key 20. If...Should you many features, please refer to the manual, you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST handheld CB. Cobra on all incoming CB signals. DC Power Jack 10. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its ...
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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... 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 Accessories 35 Order Form 36 If You Think You Need Service Back Cover ...
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... 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 Accessories 35 Order Form 36 If You Think You Need Service Back Cover ...
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The HH 38 WX ST requires 9"AA"alkaline or NiCD batteries (not included with a CA-45C charger. NiCD rechargeables should have a rating of 12 hours with a CA-...
The HH 38 WX ST requires 9"AA"alkaline or NiCD batteries (not included with a CA-45C charger. NiCD rechargeables should have a rating of 12 hours with a CA-...
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... Squelch Setting (DSS) STRONG SIGNALS Off MEDIUM SIGNALS ;;;;;;;; 3 To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), turn the control clockwise just until you turn on the HH 38 WX ST , a series of tones will be heard and the icons will briefly appear on for incoming signals. Now turn the Squelch control counterclockwise...
... Squelch Setting (DSS) STRONG SIGNALS Off MEDIUM SIGNALS ;;;;;;;; 3 To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), turn the control clockwise just until you turn on the HH 38 WX ST , a series of tones will be heard and the icons will briefly appear on for incoming signals. Now turn the Squelch control counterclockwise...
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LCD Display All needed information is displayed on pages 4 and 5. Operation Operation Select Channel Select Channel 1 Turn power ON. LIGHT CH LIGHT CH PTT PTT Note When switching from one channel to another, squelch will need to be reset. LCD Display FUNC Function Key Indicator 2 Digit Channel Display Lock Key PWR SAVE Battery Save Indicator WX Weather Mode Indicator SCAN Scan Mode Indicator DW Dual Watch Indicator EMG Emergency Channel 9 Battery Capacity Level Indicator SoundTracker System™ icon FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER SIGNAL Incoming ...
LCD Display All needed information is displayed on pages 4 and 5. Operation Operation Select Channel Select Channel 1 Turn power ON. LIGHT CH LIGHT CH PTT PTT Note When switching from one channel to another, squelch will need to be reset. LCD Display FUNC Function Key Indicator 2 Digit Channel Display Lock Key PWR SAVE Battery Save Indicator WX Weather Mode Indicator SCAN Scan Mode Indicator DW Dual Watch Indicator EMG Emergency Channel 9 Battery Capacity Level Indicator SoundTracker System™ icon FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER SIGNAL Incoming ...
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FUNC 40 PWR Note During transmit, your outgoing transmission power is measured in a normal voice. FUNC 40 SIGNAL Note Your HH38 WX ST is always ready to receive incoming transmissions. When you cannot receive transmissions. Speak in watts and displayed on the bar graph. The INCOMING SIGNAL STRENGTH METER will be LIGHT installed before TX CH Note While PTT button is depressed you are receiving an incoming signal, the strength of that signal will be displayed on the bar graph. 2 The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be displayed when transmitting. 8 Operation 3 Hold mic...
FUNC 40 PWR Note During transmit, your outgoing transmission power is measured in a normal voice. FUNC 40 SIGNAL Note Your HH38 WX ST is always ready to receive incoming transmissions. When you cannot receive transmissions. Speak in watts and displayed on the bar graph. The INCOMING SIGNAL STRENGTH METER will be LIGHT installed before TX CH Note While PTT button is depressed you are receiving an incoming signal, the strength of that signal will be displayed on the bar graph. 2 The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be displayed when transmitting. 8 Operation 3 Hold mic...
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... key or scan key will index. The channels will terminate scan mode. 11 Scan All Channel Scan Note When an incoming transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will exit you from other channels: 9 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WXCH9/19...
... key or scan key will index. The channels will terminate scan mode. 11 Scan All Channel Scan Note When an incoming transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will exit you from other channels: 9 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WXCH9/19...
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... Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PRESS & RELEASE 3 Push and release Func FUNCTION key. Note When a transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop monitoring. 10 seconds after the DW stops, monitoring will switch between the two channels. 8 To stop dual watch, push CHANNEL... UP/ DOWN key on the HH 38 WX ST. 13 To monitor Channel 11 and 17 for incoming transmissions: 1 Set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS). 2 Select Channel 11 with CHANNEL UP/...
... Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PRESS & RELEASE 3 Push and release Func FUNCTION key. Note When a transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop monitoring. 10 seconds after the DW stops, monitoring will switch between the two channels. 8 To stop dual watch, push CHANNEL... UP/ DOWN key on the HH 38 WX ST. 13 To monitor Channel 11 and 17 for incoming transmissions: 1 Set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS). 2 Select Channel 11 with CHANNEL UP/...
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... An agency of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Operation LIGHT 2 To change weather channels push the CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrow keys. Note Your HH 38 WX ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which reach about 90% of weather frequencies see specifications in your area.
... An agency of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Operation LIGHT 2 To change weather channels push the CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrow keys. Note Your HH 38 WX ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which reach about 90% of weather frequencies see specifications in your area.
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Operation PUSH & RELEASE FUNC PWR SSAVAVEE WX 40 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. PWRS 2 Push and release the key. The PWR Save icon will appear and the FUNC FUNCTION icon will disappear 16 17 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. This reduces transmit power output to extend battery life. Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will be displayed. Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will be displayed...
Operation PUSH & RELEASE FUNC PWR SSAVAVEE WX 40 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. PWRS 2 Push and release the key. The PWR Save icon will appear and the FUNC FUNCTION icon will disappear 16 17 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. This reduces transmit power output to extend battery life. Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will be displayed. Func FUNC FUNCTION icon will be displayed...
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... signal-to -noise ratio and dramatically improves signal clarity. 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. "Strengthens signals going out" A SoundTracker® CB strengthens the transmit signal by the ratio of the signal...
... signal-to -noise ratio and dramatically improves signal clarity. 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. "Strengthens signals going out" A SoundTracker® CB strengthens the transmit signal by the ratio of the signal...
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Turn the knob until it stops. 3 Deactivate soundtrack mode by pressing key if the icon is displayed continued 20 21 Operation Testing SoundTracker® FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL 1 Select any unused channel on your CB. FUNC 40 SIGNAL The SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear. Operation Activating SoundTracker® Activating SoundTracker® Note This engages the SoundTracker® system and reduces the noise level. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 1 Push and release the ST key. Testing SoundTracker® ...
Turn the knob until it stops. 3 Deactivate soundtrack mode by pressing key if the icon is displayed continued 20 21 Operation Testing SoundTracker® FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL 1 Select any unused channel on your CB. FUNC 40 SIGNAL The SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear. Operation Activating SoundTracker® Activating SoundTracker® Note This engages the SoundTracker® system and reduces the noise level. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 1 Push and release the ST key. Testing SoundTracker® ...
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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 effect the SoundTracker® System's performance. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 4 Push and release the ST key. Different terrains and environments will disappear. Lighted Display Lighted Display PUSH & LIGHT RELEASE CH PTT 1 To illuminate display, push and ...
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 effect the SoundTracker® System's performance. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 4 Push and release the ST key. Different terrains and environments will disappear. Lighted Display Lighted Display PUSH & LIGHT RELEASE CH PTT 1 To illuminate display, push and ...
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Note PTT , LIGHT, VOLUME, SQUELCH and LOCK functions are still operational while the LOCK function is provided. In Vehicle Use The HH 38 WX ST can be connected to receive optimal performance while in your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. See Accessories section on page 39. ...
Note PTT , LIGHT, VOLUME, SQUELCH and LOCK functions are still operational while the LOCK function is provided. In Vehicle Use The HH 38 WX ST can be connected to receive optimal performance while in your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. See Accessories section on page 39. ...
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... 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 • Provide help in event of weather frequencies see specifications in your nearest National Weather Service Office, or write to: National Weather Service (Attn...
... 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 • Provide help in event of weather frequencies see specifications in your nearest National Weather Service Office, or write to: National Weather Service (Attn...
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Number. No "Traffic moving smoothly on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. 1. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to channel 9 for channel 9. Yes "Out of permitted and prohibited messages for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected. 2. Bring sailboat into port." How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on I-94." Give details and help needed. Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 28 The FCC gives these examples of gas on I-94 at Exit 11. "Post number 10....
Number. No "Traffic moving smoothly on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. 1. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to channel 9 for channel 9. Yes "Out of permitted and prohibited messages for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected. 2. Bring sailboat into port." How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on I-94." Give details and help needed. Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 28 The FCC gives these examples of gas on I-94 at Exit 11. "Post number 10....
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... room for us? Return to base My location is Call by phone Report in person to Stand by Talking too rapidly Visitors present Advise weather/roads Make pick up at Urgent business Anything for 10-85 My address is 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-38 Ambulance needed at 30 31...
... room for us? Return to base My location is Call by phone Report in person to Stand by Talking too rapidly Visitors present Advise weather/roads Make pick up at Urgent business Anything for 10-85 My address is 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-38 Ambulance needed at 30 31...
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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 Service. GREATER THAN ...
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 Service. GREATER THAN ...