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How to Use Your Cobra 29 LTD Classic
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The CB Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 FCC Regulations FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Customer Support Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mounting and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Antennas CB Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Marine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ignition Noise Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating Your 29 LTD Classic Turning On Your CB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting Channel Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 To Receive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Selecting a Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 S-Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NB-ANL/ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Noise Limiter Switch) Bright/Dim Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 RF Gain Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting Delta-Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 To Transmit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting Dynamike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Transmit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 RF Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 PA (Public Address) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Home And Office Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Temporary Mobile Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 How Your CB Can Serve You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 A Few Rules You Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Channel 9 Emergency Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CB 10 Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Frequency Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 29 LTD Classic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 If You Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Features of This Product · 40 CB Radio Channels · Heavy-Duty Dynamic Microphone · Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output · SWR Calibration Meter · Instant Channel 9 · 4-Pin Microphone Connector · Delta -Tune · Switchable Automatic Noise Limiter & Noise Blanker · Adjustable Dynamike Boost
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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Installation
Location
Location
Plan location of transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation. Select a location that is convenient for operation, yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger. The transceiver is usually mounted to the underside of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it.
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 mounting must be mechanically strong, conveniently located.
Mounting and Connection
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Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in the exact desired location. [. . . ] Note When the volume control is rotated clockwise, activity on the CB channel will be heard through the PA speaker.
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
PA (Public Address)
COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
ANT
PA. SP. + POWER
SERIAL NO. :806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL. 60707
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Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack on the rear panel.
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SWR RF SIG 1 3 5 79 +30dB 2 3 CAL
S/RF SWR CAL
NB/ ANL ANL OFF
CB
BRT
CH9
PA
DIM
NOR
VOLUME
SQUELCH
DYNAMIKE
RFGAIN
D E LTAT U N E S
OFF
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
2
Set
CB/PA switch to PA position.
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Operation
PUSH & HOLD
3
Push and hold microphone button and speak in a normal voice. Your voice will now transmit on the PA speaker.
RX/TX
SWR RF SIG 1 3 5 79 +30dB 2 3 CAL
S/RF SWR CAL
NB/ ANL ANL OFF
CB
BRT
CH9
PA
DIM
NOR
VOLUME
SQUELCH
DYNAMIKE
RFGAIN
D E LTAT U N E SWR CAL
OFF
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
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Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control.
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Home And Office Set-Up
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. 8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed base station antenna.
Warning!Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120 vac. Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1. 773. 889. 3087.
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Simply connect the red (+) and black (-) leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack.
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Temporary Mobile Set-Up
OF :JUNE 98
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
ANT
PA. SP. CHICAGO, ILL. 60707
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Plug power cable into back of unit marked "Power" Be sure to observe polarity markings. Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna.
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Temporary Mobile Operation
For temporary mobile operation you may want to purchase an optional cigar lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly "install" your transceiver for temporary use.
Temporary Mobile Set-Up
DATE OF MFG :JUNE 98
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
ANT
PA. SP. + POWER
SERIAL NO. :806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL. 60707
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How Your CB Can Serve You
· · · · · · · · · Warn of traffic problems Provide weather and road data 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 Keep you alert while traveling
A Few Rules You Should Know
A Few Rules You Should Know
A. You cannot blast others off the air by use of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas. Selling of merchandise and/or services is prohibited.
Channel 9 Emergency Messages
Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14.
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 L I P all Sign ocation njuries roblem Identify yourself. Give details and help needed.
Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 28
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
Yes No Yes No Yes
Example Message
"Tornado sighted six miles north of town. " "Post number 10. No tornado sighted. " "Out of gas on I-95 at mile marker 211. " "Out of gas in my driveway. " "Four car accident on I-94 at Exit 11. Send police and ambulance. " "Traffic moving smoothly on I-94. " "Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches. " "Fire in building at 539 Main, Evanston. " "Halloween patrol number 3. All quiet. "
No Yes
No
Yes No
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How Your CB Can Serve You
CB 10-Codes
CB 10-Codes
Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for standard questions and answers. [. . . ] Chicago, IL 60707
For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to: 1. 773. 622. 2269 or call 1. 773. 889. 3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) Please print clearly
Name Address (No P. O. Date Customer Signature Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover
Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. only.
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Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707
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 -
8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST.
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www. cobraelec. com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelec. 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. [. . . ]
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