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Page 2 - Installation; Location; Mounting and Connection

Installation Location 2 Mounting and Connection 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.as.a.template.to.mark.the.location.for.the.mount-ing.screws. Location Plan.location.of.tran...

Page 3 - continued

Installation 3 continued . .Connect.the.antenna.cable.plug.to.the.recep- tacle.marked.“ANT”..on.the.back.of.the.unit.. 3

Page 6 - Antennas; CB Antenna

Antennas 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...

Page 7 - Ignition Noise Interference

Ignition Noise Interference 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....

Page 8 - Operation; Turning On

. .Press.the. CB/PA/WX .button.to.change.modes.. Operation Turning On 8 Turning On Make.sure.the.power.cord,.antenna.and.micro-phone.are.connected.to.their.proper.connectors.before.starting.. 1 SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S/ RF ...

Page 9 - Setting Channel; Setting Channel Selector

Operation 9 Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Selector . .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 3 SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GA OFF MIN MIN S/ RF M E N U P U S H ...

Page 10 - Calibrate For

Operation Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) 10 Press. SWR/CAL button.to.select.CAL. 2 1 Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR.calibration.is.done.to.properly.adjust.the.length.of.the.antenna.and.to.monitor.the.quality.of.the.coaxial.cable.and.all.RF.connections.This.calibration.is.critic...

Page 11 - SWR CAL; HOLD

. ..While.holding.mic. button.adjust.the. SWR CAL .knob.so. the.meter.swings.to.the.CAL.mark.on.the.meter.(located.on.the.right).. Operation 11 continued NoteCalibration must be made in an open area (never in a garage). Vehicle doors must be closed. No one should be standing near the antenna. (See y...

Page 12 - To Receive; Calibrate for

. .Rotate.the. On/Off Volume .knob.clockwise.. The.RX.icon.will.be.displayed. . .Repeat.the.same.steps.two.through.five.on. Channel.1.and.40..This.will.check.SWR.for.all.channels. 6 . .While.still.holding.down.the.mic.button,.press. and.release.the. S/RF SWR CAL .button.to.the. SWR.setting,.to.read....

Page 13 - channel; Selecting A; Selecting A Channel

...The. S/RF-SWR-CAL .switch.must.be.in.the.S/RF. setting.to.read.the.meter. Operation 13 1 S-Meter S-Meter Swings.proportionately.to.strength.of.incoming.signal.when.receiving. . Unit.should.be.in.CB.mode..Rotate. channel selector .clockwide.or.counter-clockwise.to. select.desired.channel. 1 Select...

Page 14 - To Transmit; Transmit

PUSH & HOLD To Transmit To Transmit 14 Caution!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 and Regulations included wit...

Page 15 - Setting Dynamike®; Setting

Setting Dynamike® This.controls.the.microphone.sensitivity..(outgoing.audio.level). 15 Setting Dynamike ® Operation 3 . .Initially,.set.fully.clockwise.so.that.maximum.voice.volume.is.available..Dynamike.may.have.to.be.reduced.in.some.conditions. SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE OFF MIN S/ RF M E N ...

Page 16 - Menu Mode

Operation 16 Menu Mode Menu Mode Used.to.program.special.features.. Menu/Enter . knob.is.used.to.move.cursor.to.desired.feature..to.program.. Rotate. Menu/Enter .knob.clockwise.to.navigate. menu.levels.. Press. Menu/Enter .knob.to.select.feature.to.be. programmed. Level.1:. Level.2: Level.3: Level.4...

Page 17 - Radio Check; Radio Check Mode; Test 1- Battery Level; Test 3- Antenna Mismatch Warning; CHECK ANTENNA

Operation 17 Radio Check Mode Radio Check Mode 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/...

Page 18 - Setting Display; Setting Display Color Mode; Display Color; SET COLOR

Operation 18 Setting Display Color Mode NoteSelect EXIT to return to main menu. Press Dim/Escape button to return to CB mode. Setting Display Color Mode Press. Menu/Enter .knob.to.select. Display Color .. Press.and.release. Menu/Enter to.set.the.color. Rotating. Menu/Enter .knob.clockwise.changes.th...

Page 19 - Setting Brightness Mode; Set Brightness; Setting Contrast Mode

Operation 19 Setting Brightness Mode Setting Brightness Mode Press. Menu/Enter .knob.to.select. Set Brightness 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....

Page 20 - Weather Alert; WX

Weather Information NoteIf you wish to receive a list-ing of NOAA ‘Weather Radio Transmitter locations, contact your nearest National Weather Service Office. Service Office, or write to: National Weather Service (Attn: W/OM11) NOAA Silver Springs, MD 20910. For ideal weather reception use a dual ban...

Page 21 - Weather Alert Scan; Off; Weather Auto Scan

Weather Channels Weather Alert Scan The.unit.will.continually.scan.all.10.WX.channels.for.1050.Hz.tone..If.the.tone.is.detected.the.unit.will.activate.WX.mode.on.the.channel.with.the.tone..Default.state.is. Off ..Go.to.Menu.mode.to.choose. On/Off .(see.page.22): What is Weather Radio?NOAA Weather Ra...

Page 22 - Setting Weather Auto Scan; Setting Weather Alert Scan; Setting Weather Alert Mode

Operation 22 Setting Weather Auto Scan Press. Menu/Enter .knob.and.rotate.clockwise.to. WX Auto Scan ..Press. Menu/Enter .knob.to.select. On/Off . . Press. Menu/Enter .knob.to.select. On/Off .and.exit. to.main.menu... SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF...

Page 23 - Key Tones; Key Tones Mode On and Off; Set Key Tones; Software; Software Version/Factory Settings; Settings; then; Software Version; SETTINGS

Operation 23 Key Tones Mode 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.. SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CA...

Page 24 - Automatic Noise; RF Gain Control

24 Operation . .When.switched.to.ANL.the.Automatic.Noise. Limiter.is.activated..This.helps.reduce.noise.created.by.the.vehicle’s.electronics. . .When.switched.to.NB/ANL.mode.the.RF.Noise.Blanker.is.also.activated,.providing.increased.noise.filtration. . .When.switched.to.OFF.mode.all.noise.filtratio...

Page 25 - Program Memory Channels; Program Memory

25 Operation . .Pressing.the. Scan/Memory Scan .button. toggles.from. Off .to. Scan All Channels .to. Memory Channel Only Scan .and.back.to. Off .. . .. . Press. Dim/Escape .button.to.end.Scan.and.. . return.to.CB.mode. 1 SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN...

Page 26 - Dimmer Control; Scan CB Channels; Scan CB; CB SCAN; Scan Memory Channels; Scan Memory; CB MEM SCAN

Operation 26 Dimmer Control Dimmer Control 1 . .Press. Dim/Esc .button.to.toggle.between.day. and.night.settings.. . See.setting.instructions.on.page.19. SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S/ RF M E N U P U S H E N T E R SIG RF +30dB 1...

Page 27 - Setting Squelch

Operation 27 . .Full.clockwise.rotation.closes.the.gate. allowing.only.very.strong.signals.to.enter.. . .Full.counterclockwise.rotation.opens.the.“gate”. allowing.all.signals.in.. Setting Squelch Squelch.is.the.“control.gate”.for.incoming.signals.. 2 1 NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNAL...

Page 29 - External Speaker

Operation 29 External Speaker External Speaker The.external.speaker.jack.is.used.for.remote.receiver.monitoring. NoteThe 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-nect...

Page 31 - Dynamike

Operation 31 . .Push and hold.microphone.button.and.speak. in.a.normal.voice..Your.voice.will.now.transmit.on.the.PA.speaker. . .Adjust.PA.speaker.volume.with.the. Dynamike ®.control. 3 4 PUSH & HOLD

Page 32 - Home And Office Set-Up; Base Station; Base Station Operation

Home And Office Set-Up 32 Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) 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.. Warn...

Page 33 - Temporary Mobile Set-Up; Temporary; Temporary Mobile Operation

Temporary Mobile Set-Up 33 Temporary Mobile Set-Up Temporary Mobile Operation For.temporary.mobile.operation.you.may.want.to.purchase.an.optional.cigarette.lighter.adapter.from.your.COBRA.dealer..This.adapter.and.a.magnetic.mount.antenna.allow.you.to.quickly.“install”.your.transceiver.for.temporary....

Page 34 - How Your CB Can Serve You; Set to channel 9 for emergencies; CLIP; A Few Rules You Should Know

How Your CB Can Serve You 34 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 . ocat...

Page 35 - Permitted Example Message

35 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 Example Message Yes. “Tornado.sighted.six.miles.north.. . . of.town.” No. “Post.number.10... . .No.tornado.sighted.” Yes. “Out.of....

Page 38 - Frequency Ranges

38 Frequency Ranges The.Cobra.29.LX.LE.transceiver.represents.one.of.the.most.ad.vanced.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.cov.er.age.of.all.40.CB.chan.nels. . 1. . 26.965. 21. 27....

Page 39 - 9 LX LE Specifications

29 LX LE Specifications 39 GENERAL CHANNELS. CB.-.40.CH. FREQUENCY.RANGE. CB.-.26.965.TO.27.405.MHZ. . WX.-.162.400.TO.162.775.MHZ FREQUENCY.TOLERANCE. 0.005.% FREQUENCY.CONTROL.. PLL.(PHASE.LOCK.LOOP).SYNTHESIZER OPERATING.TEMPERATURE.RANGE. -30°.C.TO.+.50°.C MICROPHONE. Plug-in.dynamic INPUT.VOLTA...

Page 40 - Limited Two Year Warranty

40 COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION .warrants.that.its. Cobra.CB.Radios,.and.the.com.po.nent.parts.thereof,.will.be.free.of.defects.in.workmanship.and.materials.for.period.of.two.(2).years.from.the.date.of.first.consumer.purchase..This.war.ran.ty.may.be.enforced.by.the.first.consumer..pur.chas.er,.pro....

Page 41 - Optional Accessories

41 Optional Accessories Replacement DC Power Cord For in vehicle use426-002-N-001 Replacement Mounting BracketFor in vehicle use251-353-9-001 Replacement Thumb ScrewsFor in vehicle use634-081-9-001 Replacement Microphone BracketFor in vehicle use741-080-9-001 21” Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG ...

Page 43 - 0th Anniversary CB Radio; Limited Edition; Nothing; Operating Instructions for your

29 LX LE ©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China Part No. 480-647-P-001 Version B 50th Anniversary CB Radio Limited Edition Nothing .Comes.Close.to.a.Cobra® Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX LE

Page 44 - FCC Regulations; The CB Story

SWR /CAL NB /ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S/ RF M E N U P U S H E N T E R SIG RF +30dB 1 1.5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TXRX NB/ANL MEM WX ! ANL S/RF SWR CAL CH 9/ 19 CB / WX / DIM SCAN PA The.Citizens.Band.lies.between.the.shortwave. broadcast.and....

Page 45 - Controls and Indicators

Controls and Indicators A2 1. 4-Pin Microphone Connector 2. Power On/Off, Volume 3. Squelch 4. Dynamike 5. Menu/Enter/Channel Selector 6.. RF Gain 7. Delta Tune 8. Talk Back Control 9. SWR Calibration 10. Dim/Escape Button 11.. Channel 9/Channel 19 Button 12. Scan/Memory Scan 13. CB/WX Weather/PA Bu...

Page 46 - Customer Support; Our Thanks to You

Thank.you.for.purchasing.the.Cobra.29.LX.LE.50th.Anniversary.Limited.Edition.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’...

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