Cobra Electronics 75WX User's Manual
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1. 35 Selecting a Channel reres 15 CBO COGS sits a aa 36 Activating SoundTracker ss 16 Frequency RangeS cc cccsscccccsssccseeee 37 Testing SoundTracker 1 Specifications cccccccscssesseeeessees Setting the Squelch e Warranty Information LOD R adout nisin Optional Accessories INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 3 The Cobra 75 WX ST is the ultimate in remote mount CB transceivers and features the SoundTracker system which dramatically eliminates annoying static to deliver crisp clear sound quality The 75 s compact state of the art design provides consistent outstanding performance in almost all conditions or situations For ultimate satisfaction and performance from your Cobra 75 WX ST please review these operating instructions fully prior to use FEATURES SoundTracker System 40 CB Radio Channels 10 Weather Channels One touch Emergency Channel 9 One touch Information Channel 19 Remote M ount Installation System a Full Featured LCD Display Panel Squelch Control Key Lock Channel Saver Circuitry Dual Watch Channel M onitor Full Channel Scan Four Memory Locations 10 Foot Flexible Cord e Quick Disconnect TECHNICAL SU PPO RT For technical assistance please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products 773 889 3087 24 hours a day 7 days a week A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through2. 2 You are now locked and the LOCK icon will appear 3 Press Key Lock button again to deactivate 5 DIGIT FREQUENCY DISPLAY 1 Push and hold Memory key for approximately 3 seconds 2 Display will change to the 5 digit frequency of the channel selected 3 Push and hold Memory key for 3 seconds 4 Display will change back to channel display 25 O atiae 00 x gilb AM R 0 SG iene ST erry o i 2 2 4 PWwR e ODO O Ar 40 0 SG 12 5 9 ST annm o i 2 2 PWwR OPERATION WEATHER CHANNELS OPERATION CHANNEL SCAN 26 ALL CHANNEL SCAN oOa0o000 WEATHER CHANNELS 1 Set Squelch Control SQL OOO0000 jae 1 Press the CB W X key to desired setting DSS Ood0000 See page 18 to set DSS ooo ShHT Ace 2 Press Scan key When activity is found on a channel scanning 2 The unit will change to the W X function and a weather channel number will stop will be displayed ws 12 5 9 eer y os i 2 2 4PWR a O 3 Scan icon will apear bag Press Up Down Channel keys to locate the weather station in your area 0 SAG 12 5 9 eer
3. os 2 PwR i 2 4 Press any key to stop scanning sequence i 7 3 Press the CB W X key to return to a normal CB channel NOTE The 75 WX ST will stop scanning and monitor a channel when it receives an incoming transmission Five seconds after the transmission stops the 75 W X ST will resume the scanning function OPERATION OPERATION CHANNEL SAVER MEMO RY CHANNELS MEMORY CHANNELS CHANNEL SAVER FEATU RE RETRIEVING Automatically retains the last channel used when CB is turned off and CHANNELS FROM returns you to that channel when CB is turned back on MEMORY To function the red wire must be directly connected to either i E i he 1 Positive battery terminal 2 Connection on the fuse box that is always on See installation section for details NOTE Leaving the 75 WX ST on after your car is turned off can drain your car battery when connected to a constant 12 volt source 2 PRESSand RELEASE the desired Memory Location key SAVING CHANNELS IN MEMORY 1 Select desired channel to store in memory 2 PRESS and RELEASE the Memory key 3 The channel in the memory location will be recalled 3 PRESSand HOLD the desired Memory Location key to lock channel into memory 4 Repeat to recall other 4 The Memory Location Memory Locations will appear on
4. 455 KHZ 500 mW MAXIMUM AT 10 THD 300 3000 HZ AT 6 DB GREATER THAN 60 DB 50 DB MIN BUILT IN PLL PHASE LOCK LOOP LESS THAN 1 uV FOR 12 DB SINAD DUAL CONVERSION Ist 10 690 MHz 2nd 455 KHz MAXIMUM 500 mW AT 10 THD 300 3000 HZ AT 6 DB 39 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Radios and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two 2 years from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A COBRA will without charge repair or replace at its option defective CB radios products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service Department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty For further details concerning procedures for obtaining service see the If You Think You N eed Service section of the O wner s Manual Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 to any product damaged by accident 2 in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 if the serial nu
5. the display OPERATION OPERATION DUAL WATCH DUAL WATCH 30 DUALWATCH 4 Select new channel Allows you to simultaneously monitor any two preselected channels at one time 1 Adjust squelch SQ L setting to the DSS level see page 18 5 Press and hold DW key until a beep is heard 6 The DW icon appears and monitoring begins 2 Set CB to one of the stations you wish to monitor OSG AX 2s 9 rT eee os 2 4PWR i 2 0 SIG oneal ery os i 2 2 PWwR 7 Press any key to stop 3 PRESS and Hold the DW nie gt key until a beep is heard monitoring function CHANNEL Q BENOAY DW JOAN NOTE The 75 WX ST will alternate between both channels until it sp receives an incoming transmission Five seconds after the f ain F aia B aia F ai B ain O aia 4 transmission stops it will again alternate between both channels 75 WX ST manual 10 9 98 9 24 AM Page 34 32 If You Think You Need Service Call 773 889 3087 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on your repair You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced a
6. the revolutionary new SoundT racker System actually reduces noise while leaving the signal intact in the reception mode In the transmission mode it actually strengthens the signal providing you with a significant reduction in noise on reception and transmission Sound clarity is measured by the ratio of the signal level to the noise level The higher the signal to noise ratio the better the sound HOW SOUNDTRACKER WORKS On Reception Cuts Noise Coming In With a normal CB distant signals fall below the squelch level and are unintelligible With a SoundTracker CB the noise level is cut by up to 90 which increases the signal to noise ratio and dramatically improves signal clarity This also allows you to significantly reduce the squelch level which greatly expands your listening range On Transmission Strengthens Signals Going Out A SoundTracker CB strengthens the transmit signal by more effectively using the available RF power output of the CB The result is improved transmission signal clarity and an expanded transmission range OPERATION OPERATION TURNING CB ON SELECTING A CHANNEL 14 TURNING YOUR SELECTING A CBON CHANNEL 1 Change channels by pressing either the channel A up or channel Vv down key 1 Rotate the power ON OFF Volume Control clockwise 2 Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise until 7 noise is heard 2 To quick advance channels press and hold eit
7. Using it as a template mark the location for the mounting screws included NOTE Make certain that nothing will interfere with the installation of the mounting screws before drilling holes 3 Mount Connector Box as shown CONNECTING WIRES 1 Connect the antenna cable connector 2 Connect the red wire marked BATT directly to the positive side of the battery or to a connection on the fuse box that is always on 3 Connect the black wire marked Ground to the negative side of the car usually the chassis Any other location with good electrical contact paint removed will also work INSTALLATION CONNECTOR BOX CAUTION Leaving the 75 WX ST on after your car is turned off can drain your car battery when connected to a constant 12 volt source When connected to accessory 12 volt source unit will turn off INSTALLATION INSTALLATION MICRO PHONE HANGER CB ANTENNA 10 11 INSTALLING CB ANTENNA INSTALLATION A MICROPHONE For the most reliable operation and HANGER maximum range Cobra recommends using a vertically polarized quarter w ave 1 Holomicrophone ange length whip antenna illustration A in location desired for mounting M ake certain that nothing will interfere with the hanger s installation Shorter loaded type whips are adequate when maximum range is not required illustration B NOTE Mobile installations cars trucks b
8. add 5 Prices subject to change without notice Michigan residents add 4 Minnesota residents add 6 Ohio residents add 6 Wisconsin residents add 5 Fax to Amount et Mail to 1 773 622 2269 Tax if applicable Cobra Accessories Dept Shipping handling 3 75 6500 W Cortland St ae Chicago IL 60707 Please print clearly Name Address Not P O Box city State LL Zip Credit Card No __E Exp Date Customer Signature CircleOne Visa MasterCard Discover Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery O ffer valid in Continental U S only
9. the receiving range of your 75 WX ST 35 USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY ONLY Operating Procedure for Emergency Communications 1 For EMERGENCY communications set radio to Ch 9 For non emergency communications select desired Channel by pressing the CHANNEL UP DOWN tuning buttons until reaching the desired Channel Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting Prolonged transmitting without an antenna or use of a poorly matched antenna could cause damage to the transmitter 2 When asking for aid on Channel 9 it is suggested that you request a REACT base to respond by saying Break Channel 9 for a REACT base and provide the CB DISTRESS DATA called CLIP CALL SIGN Identify yourself and vehicle LO CATION Be exact INJU RIES N umber Type Trapped PROBLEM Give details and help required Air CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can aid you If you don t receive a response on Ch 9 try Ch 14 or 19 FCC gives the following examples of permitted and prohibited types of communications for use on Channel 9 These are guidelines and are not intended to be all inclusive Yes There is a four car collision at Exit 10 on the Beltway send police and ambulance No Traffic is moving smoothly on the Beltway Yes Base to Unit 1 the Weather Bureau has just issued a thunderstorm warning Bring the sailboat into port No Attention all motorists The W eather Bureau adv
10. typed name and address Date month and year you received the gift Model number W here purchased if possible store name and location For technical assistance please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products 773 889 3087 24 hours a day 7 days a week A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8 00 am 8 00 pm Monday through Friday CST Technical assistance is also available on line in the Frequently Asked Question FAQ section at www cobraelec com or by e mail to productinfo cobraelec com 33 HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU e Warn of traffic tie ups ahead e Provide weather and road information e Provide help fast in event of emergency or breakdown Suggest good spots to eat and sleep Make long trips more interesting and help keep you awake e Provide direct contact with your office or home e Make friends as you travel e Provide local information to find your destination e Communicate with friends and family during outdoor activities e Help law enforcement officers by reporting drunk and reckless drivers A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW 1 You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for more than five minutes at a time without taking a one minute break to give others a chance to use the channel 2 You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpo
11. 75 WX ST manual 10 9 98 9 24 AM Page 2 HC obra COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6500 W Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp 1997 O perating instructions for your HC obra ISWX ST COMPACT REMOTE MOUNT CB RADIO WITH Soo OUNDFTRACKER N SYSTEM Cuts Noise Coming In Strengthens Signals G oing O ut ERY ter T Ingenious Products for al gn at Easier Communication 2 Czy Weather Wash 75 WX ST manual 10 9 98 9 24 AM Page 4 How to use your Cobra 75 WX ST CITIZENS BAND RADIO WITH SOUNDTRACKER CONTENTS Introduction ccccccccecsesesseesesesees 3 Operation continued Features mions oreo 3 Receive Transmit Technical Support and service One Touch Channel 9 amp 19 Controls and Indicators 4 5 ROY LOC Sose oa Included with your 75WX wo 6 Frequency Display osc All Channel Scan ossec Weather Channel n c Installation Connector Box Location 7 Mounting Connector Box wee 8 9 Channel Saver ae Microphone Hanger 10 Memory Channels uses Antenna senati 11 Dual Watch nsec Speakers scccissssccecse 12 Ifyou think you need service Noise Interference SoundTracker System 12 How your CB can serve YOU 13 A few rules you should know Operation cscs 13 Weather Channel M essages Turning your CB ON sssr 14 Channel 9 Emergency M essages
12. 85 1 7 315 12 27 105 32 27 325 y 163473 13 27 115 33 27 335 14 27 125 34 27 345 15 27 135 35 27 355 16 27 155 36 27 365 17 27 165 37 27 375 18 27 175 38 27 385 19 27 185 39 27 395 20 27 205 40 27 405 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules O peration is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 75 WX ST manual 10 9 98 9 24 AM Page 40 38 75W XST SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE FREQUENCY TOLERANCE FREQUENCY CONTROL OPERATING TEM PERATU RE RANGE MICROPHONE INPUT VOLTAGE ANTENNA CONNECTOR METER SIZE WEIGHT TRANSMITTER POWER OUTPUT MODULATION FREQUENCY RESPONSE OUTPUT IMPEDANCE RECEIVER CB SENSITIVITY IF FREQUENCY AUDIO OUTPUT FREQUENCY RESPON SE 2ND IF IMAGE REJECTION ADJACENT CH REJECTION AUTOMATIC NOISE LIM ITER FREQUENCY CONTROL WEATHER SENSITIVITY IF FREQUENCY AUDIO OUTPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE CB 40 CH WEATHER 10 CH CB 26 965 TO 27 405 MHZ WEATHER 161 650 TO 163 275 MHZ 0 005 PLL PHASE LOCK LOOP SYNTHESIZER 30 C TO 65 C ELECTRET PUSH TO TALK 13 8 VDC EXTERNAL SO 239 LCD DISPLAY ICONS L2 3 4 x W 17 8 xH 41 4 1 LB 4 0 W AT 13 8 VDC AM 300 3000 HZ AT 6 DB 50 OHMS UNBALAN CED LESS THAN 1 uV FOR 10 DB S N DUAL CONVERSION 1 ST 10 690 MHZ 2ND
13. ST is automatically in the receive mode and RX is illuminated TO TRAN SMIT 1 Press the Press To Talk PTT key 2 The TX icon will appear 3 Hold the microphone about 2 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal voice 4 Release the PTT button and you will automatically be in the receive mode again 0 SIG 425 9 eer os 2 PwR 1 2 0 SAG 42 5 9 eer os 2 PwR t 2 OPERATION OPERATION ONE TOUCH CHANNEL 9 AND 19 ONE TOUCH CHANNEL 9 AND 19 22 23 EMERGENCY CHANNEL9YOR INFORMATION CHANNEL 19 1 To access emergency channel 9 press Channel 9 19 key once F gt You are now on information channel 19 ig 0 SG 142 5 9 annm o i 2 2 PWwR u Press 9 19 again to return to the original channel selected 2 2 You are now on emergency O 00 channel 9 and the EMG ay 7 icon will appear o oWo oo vee a D oao OoadoOcO aea Original channel 3 To access information channel 19 press Channel 9 19 key again x 0 SG to erry o i 2 2 PWR oaooono OPERATION KEY LOCK OPERATION FREQUENCY DISPLAY 24 KEY LOCK 1 Press Key Lock button to prevent unintentional channel changing
14. her key 3 Adjust volume to a comfortable level OPERATION ACTIVATING SOUNDTRACKER OPERATION TESTING SOUNDTRACKER 16 ACTIVATING TESTING SOUNDTRACKER SOUND TRACKER 1 Depress the Sound Tracker key 2 ST will be displayed on the LCD readout 0 SG to erry 05 i 2 2 4PWR 1 Select any unused channel on your CB N Open the squelch control fully by turning the knob counterclock wise until it stops w Turn the volume up louder than your normal listening level A Depress the SoundTracker key Notice the significant reduction in noise OPERATION OPERATION SETTING THE SQUELCH SETTING THE SQUELCH 18 SETTING THE 5 If you turn the squelch SQUELCH control fully counter clockwise it lowers the squelch gate so low that everything gets 1 Turn CB on by turning the volume control clockwise Adjust through the volume to a noise Zeem comfortable level weak odum siga gt signals wasg gt and strong 2 Before setting the squelch signals A control on your radio you must select a channel that is not in use 6 To set the squelch gate to the DSS Desired Squelch Setting turn the squelch control counterclockwise until you hear noise Then turn the squelch control back clockwise siren tae e pt 3 Turn on SoundTracker just
15. ises that the snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches Yes There is a fire in the building on the corner of 6th and Main Streets No This is Halloween patrol unit number 3 Everything is quiet here 75 WX ST manual 10 9 98 9 24 AM Page 38 36 CB 10 CODES Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the 10 code for standard questions and answers Its use permits faster communications and better understanding in noisy areas The following table lists some of the more common codes and their meanings Code Meaning Code Meaning 10 1 Receiving poorly 10 37 Wrecker needed at 10 2 Receiving well 10 38 Ambulance needed at 10 3 Stop transmitting 10 39 Your message delivered 10 4 OK message received 10 41 Please turn to channel 10 5 Relay message 10 42 Traffic accident at 10 6 Busy stand by 10 43 Traffic Tie up at 10 7 Out of service leaving air 10 44 I have a message for you 10 8 In service subject to call 10 45 All units within range 10 9 Repeat message please report 10 10 Transmission completed 10 50 Break channel standing by 10 60 Whatis next 10 11 Talking too rapidly message number 10 12 Visitors present 10 62 Unable to copy 10 13 Advise Weather Road use phone conditions 10 63 Net directed to 10 16 Make pick up at 10 64 Net clear 10 17 Urgent business 10 65 Awaiting your next 10 18 Anything for us message assignment 10 19 Nothing for you return to base 10 67 All units comply 10 20 My locatio
16. mber has been altered defaced or removed 4 if the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6500 W Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 75 WX ST manual 10 9 98 9 24 AM Page 42 1 40 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra CB dealer igh Performance Remote connector box 4 foot extension cord agnetic Mount AC 701 29 95 AC 702 19 95 A eather CB Antenna TW 400 39 95 A If you wish you can order directly from Cobra Order by phone Call 1 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8a m 8p m M F CST Order by mail or fax Please fill out order form below and mail fax directly to Cobra PartNo Cost Ea X Qty Amount Illinois residents add 7 AC 701 29 95 Cook Co residents add 75 7 75 total AC 702 19 95 Chicago residents add 1 8 75 total ATW 400 39 95 x Indiana residents
17. n is 10 70 Fire at A 10 21 Call by telephone 10 71 Proceed with transmission 10 22 Reportin person to ae 4 sequence 10 23 Stand by 5 egative contact 10 24 Completed last assignment 10 81 Reserve hotel room for 10 25 Can you contact 10 82 Reserve room for 10 26 Disregard last information 10 84 CMY telephone number is 10 27 am moving to channel 10 85 My address is 10 28 Identify your station Ae a See mike thi 10 29 Time is up for contact ECR My meguency onis channel 10 30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10 94 Please give me a 10 32 Iwill give you a radio check long count 10 33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC 10 99 Mission completed all 10 34 Trouble at this station units secure 10 35 Confidential information 10 200 Police needed at 10 36 Correct time is 37 FREQUENCY RANGE Your COBRA transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM two way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop PLL circuitry providing complete coverage of all 40 CB channels and 10 weather channels as shown below CB Channel Freq CB Channel Freq Weather Weather Freq Channel in MHz Channel in MHz Channel in MHz 1 26 965 21 27 215 1 162 550 2 26 975 22 27 225 2 162 400 3 26 985 23 27 255 4 27 005 24 27 235 3 162 475 5 27 015 25 27 245 4 162 425 6 27 025 26 27 265 5 162 450 7 27 035 27 27 275 6 162 500 8 27 055 28 27 285 7 162 525 9 27 065 29 27 295 8 161 650 10 aros 2 27 308 PO 11 7 0
18. nd returned l For Warranty Repair proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt will be required If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned The entire product including CB unit and microphone must be sent in 2 3 Enclosea description of what is happening with the unit Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned 4 5 Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier to avoid loss in transit such as United Parcel Service UPS Roadway Parcel Service RPS or First Class Insured Mail to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W Cortland St Chicago IL 60707 Cobra is not responsible for units not received if package has not been properly insured 6 Ifthe unitisin warranty upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance If you received the Cobra product as a gift and you do not have the proof of purchase information necessary for service include the following information with the product Clearly printed or
19. oats etc should be made only with a non directional antenna system 2 Mark the location for the three mounting screws screws included A standard antenna connector a Type SO 239 is provided on the Connector Box for easy connection to a standard PL 259 cable termination 3 Drill and mount microphone hanger Cobra antenna models are recommended see your local CB dealer or order directly from Cobra See order form on page 40 For maximum efficiency in boat B installations a ground plate is required unless the vessel has a steel hull Consult your CB dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system INSTALLATION SPEAKERS NO ISE INTERFERENCE O PERATIO N HOW SOUNDTRACKER WORKS 12 EXTERNAL SPEAKER INSTALLATION 1 Mount external speaker in desired location 2 Plug jack into the back of the Connector Box labled EXT The external speaker should have 4 8 ohms impedance and be able to handle at least 4 watts IGNITION NOISE INTERFERENCE The alternator and ignition system in your vehicle may limit your ability to receive low signal levels O ther noise interference can be the result of several different installation variables Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2 way radio technician to help locate and correct the source of severe noise interference 13 SO U N DTRACKER SYSTEM While previous systems only blanked out or limited noise in higher sound frequencies
20. this same number 8 00 am 8 00 pm Monday through Friday CST Technical assistance is also available on line in the Frequently Asked Question FAQ section at www cobraelec com or by e mail to productinfo cobraelec com INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Squelch Control Microphone Speaker Channel Up Channel Down PTT Push To Talk Key Quick Disconnect Con SoundTracker Key 5 Memory Key Channel 9 19 Memory Location 1 Key LCD Display Panel Dual Watch Memory Location 2 Key Scan Memory Location vaw CB Weather Channel Memory Location 4 Ke On Off Volume Con Lock Key 15 16 INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION COMPONENTS INCLUDED CONNECTOR BOX LOCATION LOCATION Mount your Cobra 75 WX ST Connector Box ina convenient location away from moisture and direct sunlight in a location that will not interfere with driving Cobra suggests mounting it either under the front seat or on the fire wall UNDER THE FRONT SEAT INSTALLATION 75 WX ST Transceiver Connector Box Operating instructions or Your coana FIRE WALL INSTALLATION NOTE Do not mount under the hood near heat ducts or in direct line of the car s heater Installation Hardware Operating M anual INSTALLATION CONNECTOR BOX 8 MOUNTING CONNECTOR BOX 1 Hold Cobra 75 WX ST Connector Box in exact location desired for mounting 2
21. until i the noise Are To achieve the D esired stops Wosk Signals gt Squelch Setting D SS Now only wi 4 Think of your Squelch strong Control as a gate for signals incoming signals If you get through turn the Squelch Control fully clockwise it raises the squelch secant gate so Se high that esnSewe i no signals Weak Signais The Desired Squelch Setting DSS only allows actual transmissions to come through This effectively blocks out unwanted noise OPERATION LCD READOUT OPERATION TRAN SMIT RECEIVE 2115 sn Fi al LCD DISPLAY Your Cobra 75 WX ST CB is designed with a liquid crystal display that 2 digit channel display 5 digit frequency display M Memory Indicator SCAN Scan Indicator DW Dual Watch Indicator LOCK Lock Key Indicator Memory Channel Number EMG Emergency Channel 9 F Function key indicator AM Amplitude M odulation indicates channel number frequency and the operating mode WX W eather Station RX Receive Indicator ST SoundTracker indicator TX Transmit Indicator Signal Strength M eter NOTE To avoid damaging the LCD display do not subject your CB radio to extreme temperatures below 5 F or above 140 F for extended periods of time TO RECEIVE 1 Your 75 WX
22. wering them with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegally high antennas 3 You can t use the CB to promote illegal activities 4 You are not allowed to use profanity 5 You may not play music in your CB 6 You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or professional service 75 WX ST manual 10 9 98 9 24 AM Page 36 34 WEATHER CHANNEL MESSAGES You can receive up to the minute local area weather reports provided by NOAA National O ceanic Atmospheric Administration 24 hours a day 7 days a week An agency of the U S Department of Commerce NOAA warns of dangerous weather charts our seas and skies guides our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources and conducts research to improve our understanding and stewardship of the environment The National Weather Service operates about 380 stations Approximately 90 percent of the Nation s population is within listening range of aNOAA Weather Radio broadcast A similar network of about 15 stations using the same frequencies broadcast continuous weather information across much of southern Canada If you have a question concerning NOAA Weather Radio or wish to receive a listing of NOAA Weather Radio receiver locations please contact your nearest N ational Weather Service Office or write to National Weather Service Attn W OM11 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Silver Spring MD 20910 Note Some areas may not have a broadcast tower within
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