Page 2 - The CB Story; FCC Regulations; High Efficiency Antenna
The CB Story A1 3 2 4 5 1 The Citizens Band lies between the shortwavebroadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands,and was established by law in 1949. The Class Dtwo-way communications service was opened in1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies.) FCC Reg...
Page 3 - Cobra Customer Service; Our Thanks to You
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX SThandheld CB. Properly used, this Cobra productwill give you many years of reliable service. SoundTracker® “Cuts noise coming in...strengthens signals going out.” This Patent pending technology dramaticallyimproves transmission and reception of CB signals...
Page 4 - HH; Contents; Features of This Product
How to Use Your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Contents Features ..........................................................................1 The CB Story .................................................................A1 FCC RegulationsIncluded Accessories Controls & Indicators ................................
Page 5 - Turn clockwise; Operation; Attach Antenna; battery chamber cover. Press down on; Attach Belt Clip; Note; tab out and; belt clip up on; Note
Turn clockwise . 1 ⁄ 4 turn. Operation Operation Attach Antenna 3 2 Scan Func CH9/19 DW Lock CB/WX Pwr Saver PWR SAVE WXSCAN DW EMG FUNC 40 SIGNAL POWER Attach Antenna Insert . 1 2 Remove battery chamber cover. Press down on arrow and slide. Install batteries by polarity markings. Replace cover. Bat...
Page 6 - GATE CLOSED; GA; Gate closed; Setting Squelch; Turning On; clockwise; Setting Squelch
Operation Operation 5 Turning On 4 WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS GATE CLOSED NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS GATE OPEN WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRON...
Page 7 - Select Channel; PWR SAVE; LCD Display; push
Operation Operation LCD Display 7 Note For quick advance, push and hold arrow key(s). 6 Select Channel PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG FUNC 40 SIGNAL POWER Function Key Indicator SoundTracker System™ icon SIGNAL Incoming Strength ofSignal Meter POWER Outgoing Transmission Power Meter 2 Digit Channel Display...
Page 8 - push and hold; RELEASE
2 inches away Hold mic about2 inches frommouth. Speakin a normalvoice. 3 Operation Operation Transmit / Receive 9 Transmit/Receive Note While PTT button isdepressed you cannotreceive transmissions. Stop Antenna must beinstalled before TX Note Your HH38 WX ST is alwaysready to receive incoming signal...
Page 9 - One Touch For Channel 9 and Channel 19; Push; To scan all 40 channels:; All Channel Scan
Push SCAN key. The channels will index. To stop scanning, push SCAN key again. To return to original channel, push CH 9/19 a third time. Push CH 9/19 once for channel 9. Operation Operation 11 One Touch for Channel 9 and Channel 19 10 One Touch For Channel 9 and Channel 19 To gain instant access to ...
Page 10 - Push and hold; Push and release; PUSH
Push key until “beep” is heard. The DW icon will stay on. Push and hold key until “beep” is heard. The DW icon will flash and the FUNCTION icon will disappear. Dual Watch Dual Watch allows simultaneous monitoring oftwo preselected channels. To monitor Channel 11and 17 for incoming transmissions: Set...
Page 11 - push and; Weather Channels
Operation Operation 15 Note The 10 National WeatherChannels include 7 NOAA and 3 Canadian channels.These channels provide full coverage to keep you informed of weather conditions, 24 hours a day,7 days a week. For a list of weather frequencies see specificationsin the Frequency Ranges section on pag...
Page 12 - PWR Save
Power Saver (HI/LOW) Reduces transmit power output to 1 watt toextend battery life. Operation Operation 17 16 Power Saver(HI/LOW) Note The low power setting cuts the transmitting range in half, but the receiving range is not affected. Scan Func CH9/19 Lock CB/WX DW Pwr Saver PUSH &RELEASE SAVE W...
Page 13 - Battery Capacity Level; BATTERY icon will flash if batteries are low.; The SoundTracker® System; On Reception - “Cuts noise coming in”
Operation 18 Battery CapacityLevel Battery Capacity Level To monitor the remaining power level of the HH 38 WX ST battery: check battery icon bands. Note Battery life is approximately 20 hours under normal use conditions. Operation 19 Scan DW Func CH9/19 BAT HI/LO Lock CB/WX PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW FUNC...
Page 14 - Activating SoundTracker®; Select; Testing SoundTracker®; Deactivate
Operation Operation 21 20 ActivatingSoundTracker ® Note This engages theSoundTracker® system andreduces the noise level. Activating SoundTracker® Scan Func CH9/19 DW Lock CB/WX Pwr Saver PUSH &RELEASE PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW FUNC 40 SIGNAL Push and release the ST key. 1 The SOUNDTRACKER icon will ap...
Page 15 - To disengage SoundTracker®; To illuminate display,; Lighted Display
Turn the volume up louder than your normal listening level. Operation 23 Operation 22 3 Squelch Volume Off Push and release the ST key. The SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear. * Notice the significant reduction in noise. 4 Scan Func CH9/19 DW Lock CB/WX Pwr Saver PUSH &RELEASE PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW FUN...
Page 16 - Lock Key; In Vehicle Use
Operation Operation 25 24 Note PTT , LIGHT, VOLUME,SQUELCH and LOCK functionsare still operational while theLOCK function is activated. Lock Key Purpose is to lock most functions to avoidaccidental actuation. Lock Key Scan DW Func CH9/19 BAT HI/LO Lock CB/WX PUSH &HOLD PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW FUNC 4...
Page 17 - Weather Channel Messages
How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You 27 26 Note If you wish to receive a listing ofNOAA Weather RadioTransmitter locations, contactyour nearest National WeatherService Office,or write to: National Weather Service (Attn: W/OM11), NOAASilver Spring, MD 20910 For a list of weather freque...
Page 18 - Permitted Example Message; Give details and help needed.; CLIP
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 19 - Citizen Bands have adopted the “; Code
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 20 - 8 WX ST Specifications
Channel Channel Weather CB Freq. CB Freq. Weather Freq. Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz HH 38 WX ST Specifications Frequency Ranges 33 32 GENERAL CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CB - 40 CH WEATHER - 10 CH FREQUENCY RANGE . . . . . . . . . . CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ WEATHER...
Page 21 - COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; warrants that its; Ye; For pricing information
Optional Accessories Limited Two Year Warranty 35 34 COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, willbe free of defects in workmanship and materials for periodof two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase.This warranty may be enforced...
Page 22 - Accessory Order Form; Total
Accessory Order Form 36 Tax Table Illinois residents add 8.75%Indiana residents add 5%Michigan residents add 6 % Ohio residents add 5%Wisconsin residents add 5% Call 773.889.3087 for pricing or visitwww.cobra.com For credit card orders fill out order formand fax to: 773.622.2269 or call773.889.3087 ...
Page 23 - If You Think You Need Service
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