Cobra 18 WXST II - Manual

Cobra 18 WXST II

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Mounting and Connections; Note; Operation
  • Page 4 – CB Antenna
  • Page 5 – Squelch
  • Page 6 – Gate open; Setting Squelch; clockwise
  • Page 8 – Set CB or WX Mode; CB Weather
  • Page 9 – Dual Watch; Scan
  • Page 10 – “Cuts Noise Coming In”; On Transmission–; “Strengthens Signals Going Out”
  • Page 11 – Activating Soundtracker
  • Page 13 – Rear Panel; This female connector per-; Power
  • Page 16 – Maintenance; Maintenance and Adjustment
  • Page 17 – Warning; Replacement Warning; Use Channel 9 For Emergency Messages Only
  • Page 18 – Accessories; Frequency Ranges; Channel Channel
  • Page 19 – Specifications
  • Page 22 – Accessories Order Info
  • Page 23 – Limited Two Year Warranty
  • Page 24 – Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
  • Page 25 – If You Think You Need Service
  • Page 26 – Mobile Radio; with System
  • Page 27 – The Citizens Band Story; FCC Regulations
  • Page 28 – Controls and Indicators
  • Page 29 – “Cuts Static coming in, adds Punch going out!”; The revolutionary SoundTracker; Customer Support; obra Customer Service; Our Thanks to You
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Contents
Features

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The CB Story

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Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories . . . . . . . A1

Controls and Indicators

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Our Thanks to You

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Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Operating Your CB Mobile Radio

Installation/Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microphone Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel 9/19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CB/Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Activating Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RX/TX Indicator LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temporary Mobile Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation to Receive/Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequency Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Specifications

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warranty

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If You Think You Need Service

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Features of This Product

• 40 CB Radio Channels

• 10 Weather Channels

• Soundtracker

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System

• Instant Channel 19 and 9

• 40 Channel Scan

• Dual Watch

• Front Firing Speaker

• Channel Saver Circuitry

• Dynamic Microphone

• 9 Foot Mic Cord

• Front Panel Microphone

Connector

How to Use Your

Cobra 18WXST II

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Summary

Page 2 - Mounting and Connections; Note; Operation

2 Mounting and Connections Select a location for the transceiver and micro-phone bracket that is convenient for operation.In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mountedto the underneath of the dash panel, with themicrophone bracket beside it. 1 Hold the radio with mounting bracket in theexact lo...

Page 4 - CB Antenna

4 Turning on Turn volume control clockwise to turn power onand set the desired listening volume. CB Antenna Only a properly matched antenna system willallow maximum power output. In mobile installations (cars, trucks, boats, etc.),an antenna system that is non-directional should be used. When instal...

Page 5 - Squelch

5 Microphone Connector Allows for convenient removal of the microphoneplug when storage is required. The microphoneMUST be connected to the unit at all times when inuse, for proper operation. Squelch This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiverbackground noise in the absence of an incomings...

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