Page 2 - Location; Mounting and Connection; Note; continued
Installation Installation Location 3 2 Mounting andConnection Mounting and Connection Hold the radio with the mounting bracket inthe exact desired location. If there is nointerference, remove the bracket and use it asa template to mark the location for themounting screws. Location Plan location of t...
Page 4 - CB Antenna
Ignition Noise Interference Antennas Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels isnormally limited by the presence of electricalnoise. The primary source of noise in automobilesis from the alternator and ignition system.Typically, when signal level is adequate, thebackground noise does not presen...
Page 5 - Turning On; clockwise
The CB/PA button should be in the CB position. Operation 9 Operation Turning On Setting ChannelSelector 8 Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna andmicrophone are connected to their properconnectors before starting. Setting Channel Selector 2 EDITION 1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise t...
Page 7 - Rotate the; To Receive
Operation 13 Operation 12 Note The reading will be slightlyhigher on Channels 1 and 40compared to Channel 20. Note When switched to SWR positionthe meter needle should ideallybe as far to the left as possible.Anything over 3 is notacceptable. The antennaindicator will light. A slightantenna height a...
Page 8 - Switch; Selecting A Channel; switched
The S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF position to read the meter. Operation 15 Operation 14 1 S-Meter S-Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incomingsignal when receiving. Switch to NOR to select desired channel. 1 Selecting AChannel Selecting A Channel NB-ANL/ANL/OFF (NoiseBlanker /Aut...
Page 9 - RF Gain Control
Operation Operation 17 16 RF Gain Control Bright/DimSwitch RF Gain Control The RF Gain is used to optimize reception instrong or weak signal areas. Bright/Dim Switch Note The RF Gain is used to optimizereception in weak signal areas. Switch to BRT or DIM to control brightness of the channel indicato...
Page 10 - Operation; Rotate; Gate open; Setting Squelch
Full clockwise rotation closes the gate allowing only very strong signals to enter. Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate” allowing all signals in. To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS),turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until you hear noise. Now turn the control clockwise jus...
Page 11 - To Transmit; Select; Transmit; Push and hold; Setting TalkBack; position the talk back is off.
Setting Dynamike® This controls the microphone sensitivity(outgoing audio level). To Transmit 21 To Transmit Transmit TalkBack 20 SettingDynamike® Caution! Be sure the antenna is properlyconnected to the radio beforetransmitting. Prolongedtransmitting without anantenna, or a poorly matchedantenna, c...
Page 12 - RF Meter; The
Operation Operation RF Meter 23 22 External Speaker RF Meter This meter swings proportionately to the RFoutput (outgoing signal) while transmitting. External Speaker The external speaker jack is used for remotereceiver monitoring. The S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF position. 1 Note The exte...
Page 13 - Set
Operation Operation PA (PublicAddress) 25 24 PA (Public Address) Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jackon the rear panel. Set CB/PA switch to PA position. Push and hold microphone button and speak in a normal voice. Your voice will now transmiton the PA speaker. Adjust PA speaker volume with ...
Page 14 - Temporary Mobile Set-Up; Temporary Mobile Operation; Home And Office Set-Up
Temporary Mobile Set-Up 27 Base StationOperation(From 120V ACHouse Current) TemporaryMobile Set-Up Temporary Mobile Operation For temporary mobile operation you may want topurchase an optional automobile power adapterfrom your COBRA dealer. This adapter and amagnetic mount antenna allow you to quick...
Page 15 - Permitted; Give details and help needed.; CLIP; A Few Rules You Should Know
How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You 29 28 The FCC gives these examples of permitted andprohibited messages for channel 9. These areonly guidelines and not all-inclusive: Permitted Example Message Yes “Tornado sighted six miles north of town.” No “Post number 10. No tornado sighted.” ...
Page 16 - Citizen Bands have adopted the “
How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You 31 30 Code Meaning 10-29 Time is up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules 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 10-39 Mess...
Page 18 - Optional Accessories; Limited One Year Warranty; YY
Optional Accessories 35 Replacement DC Power Cord For in vehicle use426-002-N-001 $7.50 Replacement MountingBracket For in vehicle use251-353-9-001 $4.50 Replacement Thumb Screws For in vehicle use634-081-9-001 $0.60 Replacement MicrophoneBracket For in vehicle use741-080-9-001 $0.45 Limited One Yea...
Page 19 - Optional Accessories cont.
36 Optional Accessories cont. 4 Pin Replacement DynamicMicrophone HG M73 $19.95 4 Pin Noise CancelingMicrophone HG M77 $30.95 Dynamic External Speaker HG S100 $21.95 Noise Canceling ExternalSpeaker HG S300 $28.95 Noise Canceling With TalkBack External Speaker HG S500 $32.95 Power Microphone HG M75 $...
Page 20 - What’s Included with Your 29 LTD SE; Cobra Electronics Corporation; The CB Story; Automated Help Desk; If You Think You Need Service
The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established by law in1949. The Class D two-way communications service wasopened in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band andClass C remote control frequencies.) Industry Canada Notice: Operation...
Page 21 - Accessory Order Info; Back Side; Customer Support; Controls and Indicators; • Automated Help Desk; Our Thanks to You
426-002-N-001 Replacement DC Power Cord $7.50 251-353-9-001 Replacement Mounting Bracket $4.50 634-081-9-001 Replacement Thumb Screws $0.60 741-080-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket $0.45 HG A1000 21” Base Loaded,Magnetic Mount Antenna $28.95 HG A1500 38” Base LoadedMagnetic Mount Antenna $39.95 ...