Cobra 29 LX Support Question
Cobra 29 LX Support Question
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Question posted by cheeksracing7668 on October 19th, 2020
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I have a 29 lx set contrast and now no knob works on it every item on screen is illuminated and channel 88 how do I fix
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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on October 19th, 2020 11:05 PM
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Related Cobra 29 LX Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 1
To.Receive 12 . Setting.Brightness.Mode 21. . Setting.Contrast.Mode 21 . Weather.Information 22 . Setting.Weather.Auto.Scan 24 . NB-ANL/Off.(Noise.Blanker/Automatic 26 . RF.Gain.Control 26 . Scan.Memory.Channels 28 . CB.Antenna.&.Marine.Installation 6 Ignition Noise Interference 7 Operating Your 29 LX . To.Transmit 14.. . Setting.the.Clock 17.. . Setting.the.Count.Down....
User Manual - Page 2
.... yet.does.not.interfere.with .the.mounting.bracket.in the universal mounting bracket by two thumbscrews which allow for .operation,. Mounting and Connection
1 . .Hold.the.radio.with .the.driver.or.passenger. beside.it .as.a.
Mounting and Connection
Note
The transceiver is .usually.mounted.to .the.receptacle.marked."ANT"..on.the.back...
User Manual - Page 3
.... so.microphone.is .usually.the.chassis..Any. receptacle.on & off.
4 . .In.a.negative.grounded.vehicle,.connect.the. in.bracket.securely.
5 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 two) to the chassis...
User Manual - Page 4
...models.are also available which allow .maxi- Antennas
Ignition Noise Interference
CB Antenna
CB Antenna
Since.the.maximum.allowable.power.output.of the trunk.
mum.... .locating.the. the.transmitter.is .provided.. Even.though.the.Cobra.29.LX.has.an.automatic.
Cobra.representative.. noise..The.primary.source.of .electrical...radio.technician.for . prevention.of .a.severe.noise.
7
User Manual - Page 5
.....
.1 .Rotate.the.On/Off Volume.knob.clockwise.to .change.modes..
8
9 volume..The.selected.channel.(1.through. 40).will.be.indicated.by.the.readout.directly. Setting Channel Selector
NB /ANL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5...CAL
SIG 1
3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER
VOL SQ
DYNAMIKE
Setting Channel Selector
MEM WX ! RF GAIN
SCAN
MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA
CH 9/ 19
DIM ESC
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR CAL
OFF...
User Manual - Page 6
...ANL
CAL M
TX
S/ RF
S/RF RF
RX
SWR
.1 Select.channel.20S.WR/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 ....adjust.the. This.calibration.is .done.to .monitor.the.quality. No one should be closed. SWR CAL.knob.so. Push and hold.mic.button.
Note The reading will be made in an open area (never in...
User Manual - Page 7
...CB.mode..Rotate.channel 1 selector.clockwide.or.counter-clockwise.to .read .the.SWR. S-Meter Swings.proportionately.to .the.SWR.position.. A slight antenna height adjustment (higher or lower) may be .in .the.S/RF. S/RF-SWR CAL.button.to .strength.of.incoming.
setting...PU SH ENTER
VOL SQ
DYNAMIKE
MEM W
OFF
MIN
MIN
1 ..Rotate.the.On/Off Volume.knob.clockwise.. select.desired.channel.
User Manual - Page 8
... 1
3 5 7 9 +30dB MENU PU SH ENTER
M
VOL SQ
DYNAMIKE
OFF
MIN
.3 .Initially,.set.fully.clockwise.so.that.maximum. Transmitter.is.now.activated..When.transmitting,.hold .mic.button.to read the F.C.C. voice.volume.is properly connected to the radio before transmitting.
1 . .Select.desired.channel. Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting.
your.mouth...
User Manual - Page 9
... TUNE
T BACK
SWR CAL
NB /ANL
NB /ANL
OFF
MIN
WX AUTO SCAN CONTRAST SET CLOCK TX NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3
CAL TX
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3
CAL TX
NBS/CAANL
CH 9/
SW 19 R
1.5
2
3
CAL SCAN
CH 9/ 19
ANL
DISPLAY COLOR RADIO CHECK S/RF
ALARM CLOCK RX OFF
S/RF SWR
RF
MIN
RX S/RF OFF...
User Manual - Page 10
... or if Enter
Tones.On/Off. Alarm continued knob.clockwise.to.Set Snooze and.press.to CB standby mode. Menu/Enter.knob.to.advance.to.next.test.
1
Radio Check Mode
Note Press Dim/Escape button to return to .check.antenna/radio.for. Length. SET ALARM SET COUNT DOWN
MEM SCAN CB / WX / PA
DIM
SIG SQ
1
3 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE
MENU...
User Manual - Page 11
....TcoBAloCKr. DIM ESC
SWR CAL
3
OFF
MIN
MIN
MAX
OFF
Rotating.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.changes.the.
Day-Bright..Turn.Menu/Enter.clockwise.to .exit.routine..
Press.Menu/Enter.knob.again.to CB Standby.
ESC will be heard.
21 To.set .contrast..
decrease.brightness.. Note Exit will be heard. press.Menu/Enter. counter-clockwise.to...
User Manual - Page 12
.../PA.button.in operation by commercial radio and television. 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.weather.transmission.which.disables.your nearest National Weather Service Office. WX.channel.is .turned.off . (see .page.22):
the.unit...
User Manual - Page 13
....OTUnN/EOffT.aBnACdK.exiStCW.ALR
MIN
MAX
OFF
to .original.factory.settings..To.view.software. Press.Menu/Enter.knob.to .
If.Weather.is detected the unit
NB /ANL
to CB mode. version,.rotate.Menu/Enter.knob.clockwise.to .select.Set WX Alert.. To.restore.default.settings,.Press.Menu/Enter.
SCN IS OFF SWS/wcMONPbRRh/ruFonCieelaAtl/tnsLtnOeasouVncfnDO...
User Manual - Page 14
...
Program Memory Channels
Note
The radio should be .turned....knob.counterclockwise.to .increase.gain. OFF
signal.areas.turn.clockwise.to .
2 . again.until the MEM icon turns off . returnM.INto.CB.mMAoX de. Note
If more than 10 channels...NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic
Program Memory Channels
Noise Limiter) Button
Set.first.channel..Press.and.hold .Scan/MemScan.button. Operation
...
User Manual - Page 15
...CB / WX / PA
DELTA TUNE T BACK
Channels
To.scan.memory.channels,.press.and.release.
NOISE allowing.all .40.CB.channels,.the.unit.must.be.
MAX MEM SCAN
CB... / WX / PA
DIM ESC
RF GAIN
DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR CAL
OFF
and.night.settings...SCAN
MEM SCAN CB / WX / ...
User Manual - Page 20
....are.some.of .service,.leaving
10-8...... How Your CB Can Serve You
CB 10-Codes
Citizen.Bands.have.adopted.the."10-CODES"....64......Net.clear 10-65......Awaiting.your .station
Code Meaning 10-29. Give.me.a.long.count 10-99......Mission.completed,.all.units.secure...
10-16......Make.pick.up.at .this .channel 10-94. Moving.to .channel 10-42......Traffic.accident.at
38
39 common.codes.and...
User Manual - Page 21
Frequency Ranges
29 LX Specifications
The.Cobra.29.LX.transceiver.represents.one.of .all.40.CB.chan.nels.
CB.-.26.965.TO.27.405.MHZ.
.
Antenna.Connector UHF;.SO-239
Meter Indicates.relative
.. TRANSMITTER Power.Output 4.watts Modulation AM.(Amplitude.Modulation) Frequency.Response 300....
User Manual - Page 22
...the.U.S.A.. defaced.or.re.moved;.4).if.the.owner.of .first.consumer.pur.chase,. de.fec.tive.CB.radios,.products.or.com.po.nent.parts.upon. such.as .a.result.of .misuse.or. Cobra Electronics ...au.tho.rized.alterations.or.repairs;.3).if.the.serial.number.has.been.altered,. replaced.under.warranty.. Cobra.CB.Radios,.and.the.com.po.nent.parts.thereof,.will .be . Cobra shall not be .enforced.by ....
User Manual - Page 23
... ensure the fastest turn-around time on .CB.Channels.because.that.is .to.be reached through this .unit).of .transistors,.regular.diodes.or.other .than ."broadcasts".. (to.a.wide.audience)..Thus,.advertising.is also available on .the.model..Please.allow.approximately.3.to.4.weeks.before .operating.your Cobra 29 LX CB Radio
U.S. assistance. Des. 625,279
©2011...
User Manual - Page 24
..., Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. Channel 9/Channel 19
Button 12. CB/WX Weather/PA Button 14. you.many .features,. This device may cause ... 773-889-3087 for .purchasing.the.Cobra.29.LX.CB. Controls and Indicators
Our Thanks to 5:30 p.m. Talk Back Control 9. Dim/Escape Button 11.. Radio..Properly.used,.this ..owner's.manual..If.,.after.....
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