Cobra Electronics 25 LX Owner's Manual
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1. ZMES Cobra YNAMIKE Initially set fully clockwise so that maximum voice volume is available Dynamike may have to be reduced in some conditions PUSH amp HOLD Push and hold mic button to transmit Transmitter is now activated When transmit ting hold the microphone two inches from your mouth and speak in a clear normal voice Release to receive Operation Operation Menu Mode lt Menu Mode Setting the Clock Setting the _ Used to program special features Menu Enter Using the clock alarm and countdown functions Clock Note knob is used to move cursor to desired feature To set the clock press Menu Enter knob and Use Dim Escape button to exit tO Program select Set Clock Note Normal display will appear if from any routine back to CB clock has not yet been set standby mode Vf AY N fe Ay AE g iy Note oN Cc By A ii j K Use Dim Escape button to exit oe KY a i from any routine back to CB SS A a 12 00 PM will appear in the display and the hours Standby mode Rotate Menu Enter knob clockwise to navigate will flash Rotate Menu Enter knob2. How to Use Your Cobra 25 LX Contents Features The CB Story FCC Regulations FCC Warnings amp Included Accessories Controls amp Indicators Our Thanks to You Customer Support Installation Location amp Mo nting Connecti osisssa 2 Antennas CB Antenna amp Marine Installation Ignition Noise Interference Operating Your 25 LX Turning On Your CB Setting Channel Selecto TO RECEIVE esscrsescoroseen Selecting a Channel S Meter To Transmit Setting Dynamike Menu Mode Setting the Clock Setting the Alarm Setting the Count D Setting Display Color Mode Setting Brightness Mode Setting Contrast Mode Key Tones Mode Radio Check Mode Software Version Factory Settings NB Off Noise Blanker Automatic Noise Limiter Switch RF Gain Control Program Memory Channels Scan CB Channels Scan Memory Scan Scan Memory Chann Dimmer Control Setting Squelch S RF Meter External Speake PA Public Address Home And Office Se Temporary Mobile Set Up How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages CB 10 Codes Frequency Ranges 25 LX Specifications Warranty Information Optional Accessories If You Need Service Trademark Info Al A2 SCDCOVWONDAUUNBWN OO NN Features of This Product Selectable 4 Color LCD Display 40 CB Radio Channels 40 Channel Scan Memory
3. Cobra 25 LX Special Edition CB Radio Cobra RF GAIN DYNAMIKE u Na mA U S Patent Nos D630202 D630625 2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China Part No 480 744 P Version B Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra S OG oo gt a E EE E A A AT The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10 meter Amateur radio bands and was established by law in 1949 The Class D two way communications service was opened in 1959 CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies FCC Regulations FCC regulations permit only transmissions one party to another rather than broadcasts to a wide audience Thus advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is broad casting All transmitter adjustments other than those supplied by the manufacturer as front panel operating controls must be made by or under the supervision of the holder of an FCC issued General Radio Telephone Operator s License Replacement or substitution of transistors regu lar diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts 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 You should read and understand Part 95 included with this unit of the FCC Rules and Regulations before operating
4. Channels Channel Frequency Read Out Radio Check Diagnostic Clock Timer Alarm Heavy Duty Dynamic Microphone Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output Instant Channel 19 and 9 Front Panel 4 Pin Microphone Connector Switchable Noise Blanker Adjustable Dynamike Boost Tactile Controls 9 Ft Mic Cord Programmable Dimmer Control RF Gain Installation Installation Location Mounting and Connection Note The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumbscrews which allow for adjustment at a convenient angle The bracket includes two self tapping screws and star wash ers The mounting must be mechanically strong conve niently located Location Plan location of transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation PASP EXT SP POWER Select a location that is convenient for operation yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger The transceiver is usually mounted to the under side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it Mounting and Connection Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in the exact desired location If there is no inter ference remove the bracket and use it asa template to mark the location for the mount ing screws Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep tacle marked ANT on the back of the unit Drill the holes and secure the bracket c
5. EXT SP A standard antenna connector is provided on the transceiver for easy connection Marine Installation The transceiver will not operate at maximum efficiency in a boat without a ground plate unless it has a steel hull Before attempting installation consult your dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system and prevention of electrolysis between fittings in the hull and water Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is normally limited by the presence of electrical noise The primary source of noise in automo biles is from the alternator and ignition system Typically when signal level is adequate the back ground noise does not present a serious problem Also when extremely low level signals are being received the transceiver may be operated with the vehicle s engine turned off The unit requires very little current and therefore will not signifi cantly discharge the vehicle s battery Even though the Cobra 25 LX has an automatic noise limiter in some installations ignition inter ference may be high enough to make good com munications impossible Many possibilities exist and variations between vehicles require different solutions Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2 way radio technician for help in locating the source of a severe noise Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Make sure the power cord antenna and micro EE
6. clockwise to menu levels select desired hour and press to set Note i The minutes will then flash Rotate Menu Enter knob The radio should be connected again to select desired minutes and press to set to a constant 12V source to maintain the time when the Once the minutes are set AM or PM will then radiois turned off flash Rotate Menu Enter knob again to select AM or PM and press to set or scroll down to EXIT and press to return to main menu 4 Wy Press Menu Enter knob to select feature to be programmed Level 1 Level 2 Setting the Alarm Setting the Your 25 LX can be utilized as an alarm clock Alarm To set the alarm press Menu Enter knob and select Set Alarm Rotate Menu Enter knob clockwise to select Set Alarm Time Follow instructions above for setting the alarm time and AM or PM Operation Setting the Note Default snooze time length is 10 minutes Note Press Dim Escape button to return to CB standby mode Note Default alarm length is 60 seconds and is set in 10 second increments Setting the Count Down Timer Note Press Dim Escape button to return to CB standby mode Alarm continued Setting the Count Down Timer To set the count down timer press Menu Enter knob and select Set Count Down Once alarm settings are complete rotate Menu Enter knob clockwise to Set Snooze and press to select _ Enter desired snooze time from 1 to 60 min
7. phone are connected to their proper connectors Selector before starting Note Press CB PA to select CB or PA public address mode Select one of forty channels and adjust volume The selected channel 1 through 40 will be indicated by the readout directly above the channel selector knob Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to turn unit on and adjust to a normal listening level Press the CB PA button to change modes S a Operation Operation To Receive To Receive S Meter S Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving 3 4 TxPWR ETT LE Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise The RX icon will be displayed Selecting A Selecting A Channel Channel Unit should be in CB mode Rotate channel selector clockwide or counter clockwise to select desired channel Operation Operation To Transmit To Transmit Setting Dynamike Setting This controls the microphone sensitivity Dynamike Caution ror outgoing audio level Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting Prolonged trans mitting without an antenna or a poorly matched antenna could cause damage to the transmitter Be sure to read the F C C Rules 1 Select desired channel and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting Transmit
8. your Cobra radio even though the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an oper ator s license CB transceiver Operating Manual Microphone E DC power cord ED Transceiver bracket FCC rules not shown Microphone bracket fo n L E Controls and indicators Front Side 4 Pin Microphone Connector Power On Off Volume Squelch Dynamike Menu Enter Channel Selector E RF Gain Dim Escape Button B Channel 9 Channel 19 Button H Scan Memory Scan OO o y HH CB PA Button LCD Display RX Receive TX Transmit Indicators Signal Strength Meter NB Button Microphone Back Side Public Address Speaker Jack External Speaker Jack Antenna Connector Power Jack DATE OF MFG JUNE 98 Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 25 LX CB Radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If after referring to the manual you still need help call Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The manufactur
9. Full will be displayed for 10 seconds or until any button is pushed Note SCAN M SCAN SCAN M SCAN To remove a channel from memory go to the unwanted hens DIN ESE memory channel then press and hold the scan button until Aona Paea TONS the MEM icon turns off Pressing the Scan Memory Scan button Dimmer Control Dimmer Control toggles from Off to Scan All Channels to CL Memory Channel Only Scan and back to Off DIM esc TEN NO O RF GAIN DYNAMIKE MEN E a S Cobra Press Dim Esc button to toggle between day _ _ _ _ and night settings RF GAIN DYNAMIKE See setting instructi 20 Press Dim Escape button to end Scan and Sree ene ES nec return to CB mode L yK B Operation Operation Setting Squelch Setting Squelch Gate closed o STRONG SIGNACSEE o o MEDIUM SIGNALS gt o o D WEAK SIGNALS gt o NOISE Full clockwise rotation closes the gate allowing only very strong signals to enter a W nv fe al 1 Ww lt o Gate open o P STRONG SIGNALS gt o pP o D MEDIUM SIGNALS D o PDP gt WEAK SIGNALS gt allowing all signals in Squelch is the control gate for incoming signals gt Full counterclockwise rotation opens the gate vor SQ Pas To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting DSS turn the S
10. ary to furnish the follow ing in order to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned 4 Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W Cortland St Chicago IL 60707 6 If the unit is in 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 1 773 889 3087 for assistance Trademark Info Cobra Dynamike Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA HC obra 25 LX Operating Instructions for your
11. atically when ignition is turned on Turns itself on amp off Attach the 4 pin microphone cable to receptacle on front of unit and install unit in bracket securely Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna Note For optimum performance in passenger cars the ideal anten na location is on the center of the roof Second choice is on the center of the trunk Note Because many newer trucks feature fiberglass door skins the outside mirror must be grounded to the chassis via a ground strap if the antenna is mounted on the mirror bracket Note 3 way Combination Antennas are also available which allow operation of all three bands AM FM amp CB using a single antenna However this type of antenna usually results in less than normal transmit and receive range when compared to a standard type Single Band CB antenna Call 773 889 3087 for further informa tion CB Antenna Since the maximum allowable power output of the transmitter is limited by the FCC the antenna is critical in affecting transmission distance Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maxi mum power output Cobra loaded type antenna models are highly recommended for most instal lations For models with Weather Feature WX a Dual Band Center Load Base Load antenna is recommended Consult your Cobra dealer for further details or call 773 889 3087 and speak to a Cobra representative PA SP
12. completed all units secure Police needed at Frequency Ranges 25 LX Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS CB 40 CH The Cobra 25 LX transceiver represents one of the FREQUENCY RANGE C 26 565 70 37 405 MEE most advanced AM two way radios used as a Class FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0 005 Fs biy 3 Fi FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL PHASE LOCK LOOP SYNTHESIZER D station in the Citizens Radio Service This unit OPERATING TEMPERATURE features advanced Phase Lock Loop PLL circuitry aa en es ee providing complete coverage of all 40 CB channels INPUT VOLTAGE 13 2VDC nom positive or negative ground Current Drain Transmit AM full mod 1 5A maximum Channel Channel eee Squelched 034 ull audio output 1 nominal CB Freq CB Freq Size 8 5 8 D x 6 3 8 W x 2 3 16 H Channel InMHz Channel In MHz Weight 4 Ibs ee a TETEE Antenna Connecto UHF SO 239 MORE aiiin Indicates relative 1 26 965 21 27 215 power output received 2 26 975 22 27 225 signal strength 3 26 985 23 27 255 TRANSMITTER 4 27 005 24 27 235 Pont Otni ae Modulation AM Amplitude Modulation 5 27 01 5 25 27 245 Frequency Resp 300 to 3000 Hz Output Impedance 50 ohms unbalanced 6 27 025 26 27 265 RECEIVER EED EEE ensitivity Less than 1 pV for 7 27 035 27 27 275 Selectivity 6 dB 7 KHz 60 dB 10KHz 8 27 055 28 27 285 mage Rejection 80 dB typical Adjacent Channel Rejection 60 dB typical 9 27 065 25 27 255 F Frequenci
13. er is not responsible for any radio or tv inter ference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equip ment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Our Thanks to You Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 5 30 pm Central Time at 773 889 3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day seven days a week E mail questions to productinfo cobra com Cobra on the World Wide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www cobra com Optional Accessories Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For Credit Card Orders Call 773 889 3087 Press one from the main menu 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Central Time Monday through Friday Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A To Order Online Please visit our website www cobra com
14. es sseeeeeeeeee Double Conversion 1st 10 695 MHz 2nd 455 KHz 1 0 27 075 30 27 305 Automatic Gain Control AGC Less than 10 dB change in audio seiteeteeeeteees ee se en output for inputs from 10 to 50 000 11 27 085 31 27 315 ee a 12 27 105 32 27 325 ee anil Adjustable threshold less than 14V quelch s s s justable threshold less than 1p 13 27 115 33 27 335 Audio Output Power 4 watts 14 27 1 25 34 27 345 Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 7 3 watts 1000 Hz 15 27 135 35 27 355 Built in Speaker 8 ohms 5w B alread tee A PE aay N PA External Speaker Not supplie 8 ohms disables internal speaker 16 27 155 36 27 365 menemene PA SYSTEM 17 27 165 37 27 375 Power Output 4 watts into external speaker 18 27 175 38 27 385 External Speake 8 ohms 4 Watts min Not Supplied the PA speaker also monitors the 19 27 185 39 27 395 receiver separate jack provided 20 27 205 40 27 405 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 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 period i 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 op
15. is adapter and a magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly install your transceiver for temporary use A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9 try channels 19 or 14 How Your CB Can Serve You e Warn of traffic problems e Provide weather and road data e Provide help in event of an emergency Provide direct contact with home or office Assist police by reporting erratic drivers Get local information to find destination Communicate with family and friends Suggest spots to eat and sleep e Keep you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with another station A one minute break is required to let others use the channel B You cannot blast others off the air by use of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas You cannot use CB to promote illegal activities Profanity is not allowed You may not transmit music with a CB Selling of merchandise and or services is prohibited m mgo 1 Set to channel 9 for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected 2 CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency you should request a REACT BASE and provide the CB distress data called CLIP C all Sign Identify yourself L ocatio
16. mal voice Your voice will now transmit Activity on the CB channel will on the PA speaker be heard through the PA speak er Adjust Volume Control to a normal listening level 1 3 4 TXPWR TX 1 A clearer Mmg 579 30dB Press CB PA button to select PA Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control Home And Office Set Up Base Station Operation From 120V AC House Current Warning Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120V AC Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1 773 889 3087 Base Station Operation From 120V AC House Current To operate your transceiver from home or office you will need a 13 2 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna power pack oS 1 Simply connect the red and black leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack Temporary Mobile Set Up PA SP EXT SP POWER ICAGO 60707 Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna Temporary Mobile Operation Temporary For temporary mobile operation you may want Mobile Set Up to purchase an optional cigarette lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer Th
17. n Be exact njuries Number Type Trapped P roblem Give details and help needed Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist How Your CB Can Serve You The FCC gives these examples of permitted and prohibited messages for channel 9 These are only guidelines and not all inclusive Permitted Fxample Message ass Yes Tornado sighted six miles north of town No Post number 10 No tornado sighted Yes Out of gas on l 95 at mile marker 211 No Out of gas in my driveway Yes Four car accident on l 94 at Exit 11 Send police and ambulance No Traffic moving smoothly on l 94 Yes Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning Bring sailboat into port No Attention motorists Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches Yes Fire in building at 539 Main Evanston No Halloween patrol number 3 All quiet How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10 Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the 70 CODES for standard questions and answers These codes provide quick and easy communication especially _ in noisy areas Following are some of the more common codes and meanings Code 10 1 i 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 i 10 7 10 8 10 9 10 1 10 i 10 10 10 10 i 10 10 10 20 i 10 21 10 22 10 23 10 24 10 25 10 26 10 27 10 28 a a a O
18. ng Brightness Mode Press Menu Enter knob to select Set Brightness suni ILI Rotate Menu Enter knob clockwise to Select Brightness Press Menu Enter knob to select Day Bright Turn Menu Enter clockwise to increase brightness and turn counter clockwise to _ decrease brightness To set the day bright level turn the Menu Enter knob clockwise to a desired setting and then press Menu Enter To set the Night Dim level repeat instructions above then select Night Dim MAEM CNE Press Menu Enter knob again to exit routine Setting Contrast Mode Press Menu Enter knob and rotate clockwise to select Set Contrast Press Menu Enter knob again and rotate clockwise to increase contrast counter clockwise to decrease contrast Press Menu Enter knob to set contrast Press Menu Enter knob again to exit routine Key Tones Mode On and Off Press Menu Enter knob and rotate clockwise to Set Key Tones Press Menu Enter to set Key Tones On Off Press Menu Enter knob to select On Off and exit to main menu ae e Arps E Allows testing of important radio functions Test 1 Battery Level Confirms that battery voltage level is between 10 8 V to 15 8 V If in that range it is PASS Outside of that range either FAIL LOW or FAIL HIGH will be displayed Press Menu Enter knob to advance to next test SCAN M SCAN Test 2 RF Power Output Confirms 3 3 to 4 Watt outpu
19. o ON DAWN O a Meaning Receiving poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK message received Relay message Busy stand by Out of service leaving In service subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed standing by Talking too rapidly Visitors present Advise weather roads Make pick up at Urgent business Anything for us Return to base My location is Call by phone Report in person to Stand by Completed last assignment Can you contact Disregard last info Moving to channel Identify your station Code 10 25 10 30 10 33 10 34 10 35 10 36 10 37 10 38 10 39 10 41 10 42 10 43 10 44 10 45 10 50 10 60 10 62 10 63 10 64 10 65 10 67 10 70 10 71 10 77 10 81 10 82 10 85 10 91 10 93 10 94 10 99 10 200 Meaning Time is up for contact Does not conform to FCC rules Emergency traffic Trouble at this station Confidential information Correct time is Wrecker needed at Ambulance needed Message delivered Turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at Have a message for All units within range please report Break channel What is next message number Unable to copy Use phone Net directed to Net clear Awaiting your next message assignment All units comply Fire at Proceed transmission in sequence Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for My address is Talk closer to mic Check my frequency on this channel Give me a long count Mission
20. ontinued Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio visually check the vehicle s battery connection to deter mine which terminal positive or negative is grounded pos itive is the larger of the two to the engine block or chas sis A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the chassis Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Mount the microphone bracket on either side CoO of the unit driver s left using two screws sup plied Bracket should be rere Oo Note Connecting the radio to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left on accidentally and also permits operating the unit without running the engine placed under the dash so microphone is readily Note Ina negative grounded vehicle connect the accessible The radio should be connected red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory Note to a constant 12V source to _ 12 volt fuse l maintain the time when the If microphone isnot radio is turned off O Connect the black lead to the negative side connected audio will not of the vehicle This is usually the chassis Any be heard at speaker Note convenient location with a good electrical Whemconneited toan contact remove paint may be used accessory fuse unit will self test autom
21. quelch control counterclockwise until you hear noise Now turn the control clockwise just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting PSLE Setting Squelch Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting DSS gt STRONG SIGNALS D o D o D MEDIUM SIGNALS a E o __ gt gt _ WEAK SIGNALS gt Ww pee ee gt NOISES a2 Se lt E v Operation Operation S RF Meter S RF Meter External Speaker External Speaker This meter swings proportionately to the The external speaker jack is used for remote RF output outgoing signal and incoming receiver monitoring receive signal Note The external speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 watts When the external speak er is plugged in the internal speaker is automatically discon nected See accessory page 43 I 34 TXPWR 1 T Note Connect an external speaker to the external speaker jack on the rear panel Cobra external speakers are rated at 10 watts Operation Operation PA Public PA Public Address Address PUSH amp HOLD Note Speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 watts Note The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack Note on the rear panel Push and hold microphone button and speak in anor
22. ss Menu Enter When switched to OFF mode all noise knob again Rotate Menu Enter knob clockwise filtration will be turned off to select ea then Go To Default RF Gain Control RF Gain Control The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in strong or weak signal areas Press Menu Enter knob to restore default z settings Choose NO to maintain present setting with no change Note The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in weak signal areas Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to reduce gain in strong signal areas In weak signal areas turn clockwise to increase gain Operation Operation Program Memory Program Memory Channels Scan CB Channels Scan CB Channels Set first channel Press and hold Scan MemScan To scan all 40 CB channels the unit must be Channels Note button Memory icon will appear Select second squelched Press and release Scan Mem Scan The radio should be channel press and hold Scan MemScan button button once squelched before scan again until Memory icon appears Repeat above foaturesare activated _ steps to enter up to 10 channels in memory SCAN M SCAN DIM ESC Note Keying the microphone will stop the scan feature Note If more than 10 channels are Scan Memory Channels Scan Memory attempted to be programmed To scan memory channels press and release Channels 3 error beeps will be heard and Scan Mem Scan button twice Memory
23. ssories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra See ordering info on page 38 FO Replacement Thumb Screws Replacement DC Power Cord Replacement Mounting For in vehicle use Bracket For in vehicle use 426 002 N 001 For in vehicle use 634 081 9 001 251 199 9 001 Replacement Microphone 21 Base Loaded Magnet 38 Base Loaded Magnet Bracket Mount Antenna Mount Antenna For in vehicle use HGA1000 HG A1500 741 080 9 001 Dynamic External Noise Canceling Noise Canceling Speaker External Speaker With Talk Back External Speaker HG 100 HG 300 HG 500 The CB Story If You Think You Need Service 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 5 30 pm Monday through Friday Central Time Technical assistance is also available on line in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section at www cobraelec com or by e mail to productinfo cobra com If you think you need service call 1 773 889 3087 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory It will be necess
24. t level Once Push to Talk button is pressed Pass or Fail will be displayed if level is outside limits y Note Press Dim Escape button to DIM ESC s lf 10 seconds pass or if Enter Operation Key Tones Mode Note Press Dim Escape button to return to CB mode Radio Check Mode Note Press Dim Escape button to return to CB standby mode If 10 seconds pass or if Enter button pressed unit goes to 2nd test Note Press Push To Talk within 10 seconds or unit will go to the next test Note Press Dim Escape button to return to CB standby mode If 10 seconds pass or if Enter button pressed go to 3rd test return to CB standby mode button pressed testing is complete Unit will return to CB Standby mode Operation Operation Software Software Version Factory Settings NB OFF Button NB OFF Button Version Factory Displays current software version and returns l Settings unit to original factory settings To view software Note version rotate Menu Enter knob clockwise to H9719 DEERE The RE noise blankeris very select Setting then Software Version es effective in reducing repeti capa capa E _ tive noises such as ignition Note interference Default display color is green When switched to NB mode the RF Noise Blanker is activated providing increased noise filtration To restore default settings Pre
25. tion defective CB radios products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra factory Service Department accom panied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase Cobra Electronics such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt Corporation You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship 6500 West Cortland Street the product for warranty service but the return charges Chicago Illinois 60707 will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or www cobra com replaced under warranty 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 altera tions or repairs 3 if the serial number 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 consequen tial 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 Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and acce
26. utes Select Enter to exit return to Set Snooze or Alarm Length Select Alarm Length to set alarm duration from 10 to 300 seconds Pressing Menu Enter knob returns unit to exit Set Snooze or Alarm Length Follow instructions in Setting the Clock section page 17 to set count down hour and minutes Once desired count down time is selected press Menu Enter knob again to set and return to the standby menu Operation Setting Display Color Mode Setting Display ERN Color Mode Q Ze Press Menu Enter sc theming or and down to select Display Color Rotating Menu Menu Enter knob clockwise changes the display color from green to blue to amber to red then back to green Note Select EXIT to return to main menu Press Dim Escape button to return to CB mode Press Menu Enter knob or escape button again to exit routine Operation Setting Brightness Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest brightness levels 1 error beep will be heard Note Exit will return to menu mode ESC will exit and return to CB Standby Note To select day or night levels press and release Dim Escape button once levels are set Note To toggle from day to night settings see page 27 Setting Contrast Mode Note Ifan attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest contrast levels 1 error beep will be heard Setti
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