76 XTR MANUAL.qxd
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Operation
LCD Display
LCD Display
Your Cobra 76 XTR CB is designed with a liquid crystal
Note
display that indicates channel number, or frequency and
To avoid damaging the LCD
the operating mode.
display, do not subject your CB
radio to extreme temperatures
(below -5°F or above 140°F) for
extended periods of time.
2 digit channel display
DW
= Dual Watch Indicator
AM
= Amplitude Modulation
RX
= Receive Indicator
TX
= Transmit Indicator
Signal Strength Meter
Channel Saver
Channel Saver Feature
Feature
Automatically retains the last channel used when CB is
turned off and returns you to that channel when CB is
turned back on. This feature works only when connected
to a constant 12 volt source. See page 5 for details.
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To Transmit
In CB Mode:
Be sure that the CB/PA Switch is set to CB.
Press the Press-To-Talk (PTT) key.
PRESS &
HOLD
The TX icon will appear.
40
+30 SIG
AM
9
5
1
3
TX
0.5
1
2
3
4 PWR
Hold the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm) from your
mouth and speak in a normal voice.
Release the PTT button and you will automatically be
in the receive mode again.
RELEASE
Operation
To Transmit
Caution!
Be sure the antenna
is properly connected
to the radio before
transmitting. Prolonged
transmitting 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 with
this unit before transmitting.
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