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Cobra 29 LX Owner's Manual

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How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX
Contents
Features .........................................................................................................1
The CB Story .................................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ................................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You .....................................................................................A3
Customer Support
Location & Mounting/Connection ..................................................2
CB Antenna & Marine Installation ...................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference....................................................................7
Operating Your 29 LX
Turning On Your CB .............................................................................. 8
Setting Channel Selector .................................................................... 9
Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) .................................... 10
To Receive ................................................................................................ 12
Selecting a Channel .............................................................................. 13
S-Meter ...................................................................................................... 13
To Transmit .............................................................................................. 14
Setting Dynamike ® ................................................................................ 15
Menu Mode ............................................................................................. 16
Setting the Clock ................................................................................... 17
Setting the Alarm .................................................................................. 17
Setting the Count Down Timer ........................................................ 18
Key Tones Mode .................................................................................... 18
Radio Check Mode ................................................................................ 19
Setting Display Color Mode ............................................................... 20
Setting Brightness Mode .................................................................... 21
Setting Contrast Mode ........................................................................ 21
Weather Information ............................................................................ 22
Weather Channels ................................................................................. 23
Weather Alert Mode ............................................................................. 24
Setting Weather Alert Scan................................................................ 24
Setting Weather Auto Scan ............................................................... 24
Software version/Factory Settings .................................................. 25
NB-ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.......................................... 26
Noise Limiter Switch)
RF Gain Control ...................................................................................... 26
Program Memory Channels ............................................................... 27
Scan/Memory Scan ............................................................................... 27
Scan CB Channels .................................................................................. 28
Scan Memory Channels ...................................................................... 28
Dimmer Control ..................................................................................... 28
Setting Squelch ...................................................................................... 29
S/RF Meter ................................................................................................ 30
External Speaker .................................................................................... 31
Home And Office Set-Up .................................................................... 32
Temporary Mobile Set-Up .................................................................. 33
How Your CB Can Serve You ................................................................. 34
A Few Rules You Should Know ........................................................34
Channel 9 Emergency Messages .....................................................34
CB 10 Codes .............................................................................................36
Frequency Ranges .....................................................................................38
29 LX Specifications ..................................................................................39
FCC Statement ............................................................................................40
Warranty Information .............................................................................. 42
Product Service ........................................................................................... 43
Ordering Info ............................................................................................... 44
Features of This Product
• Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Scan
• Emergency Weather Alert
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 40 Channel Scan
• Memory Channels
• Channel Frequency Read-Out
• Radio Check Diagnostic
• Clock/Timer/Alarm
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• SWR Calibration Meter
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• 9 Ft Mic Cord
• Programmable Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX Contents Features ......................1 Features of This Product The CB Story ....................A1 • Selectable 4-Color LCD Display FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories Controls & Indicators ................A2 • 10 Weather Channels Our Thanks to You ..................A3 Customer Support •...

  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation 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.
  • Page 3 Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s battery connection to determine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (positive is the larger of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). Plug the power cord into the jack marked A negatively grounded “Power”...

  • Page 4: Antennas

    Cobra dealer for further details, or visit our battery. center of the trunk. website: www.cobra.com Note Even though the Cobra 29 LX has an automatic noise limiter, in some installations ignition Because many newer trucks interference may be high enough to make good feature fiberglass door skins, communications impossible.

  • Page 5: Setting Channel Selector

    Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Setting Channel Setting Channel Selector Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. Note Press CB/WX to select CB, weather channels mode. Select one of forty channels and adjust volume.

  • Page 6: Calibrate For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)

    Operation Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing SWR meter calibration is required to accurately PUSH & Wave Ratio) measure the SWR of the connected antenna HOLD system. Careful adjustment is critical to obtain best accuracy. Note Calibration must be made in an open area (never in a garage).

  • Page 7: To Receive

    Operation Operation Calibrate for Selecting A Selecting A Channel SWR continued Channel Note When switched to SWR mode the meter reading should ideally be as far to the left as possible. Anything over Release the PTT button, press and release the 3 is not acceptable.

  • Page 8: To Transmit

    Operation Operation Setting To Transmit Setting Dynamike® To Transmit ® Dynamike This controls the microphone sensitivity (outgoing audio level). 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.

  • Page 9: Menu Mode

    Level 1: Level 2: Setting the Alarm Setting the Alarm Your 29 LX can be utilized as an alarm clock. To set the alarm, press Menu/Enter knob and select Set Alarm. Level 3: Level 4: Level 5: NB /ANL...

  • Page 10: Setting The Count Down Timer

    Operation Operation Radio Check Setting the Once alarm settings are complete, rotate Menu/Enter Radio Check Mode knob clockwise to Set Snooze and press to select. Mode Alarm continued Allows testing of important radio functions. Test 1- Battery Level: Confirms that battery Note Note voltage level is between 10.8 V to 15.8 V.

  • Page 11: Setting Display Color Mode

    Operation Operation Setting Display Setting Setting Display Color Mode Setting Brightness Mode Color Mode Brightness Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set Brightness Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to Select brightness levels, 1 error beep Brightness.

  • Page 12: Weather Information

    NWR stations that are be able to hear the Weather Warning Broadcast. maintained by private interest Your 29 LX has a special auto squelch circuit groups. The capability is to for weather transmission which disables your supplement warnings by sirens squelch control.

  • Page 13: Weather Alert Mode

    Operation Operation Software Version/Factory Settings Setting Weather Alert Mode Software Weather Alert Displays current software version and returns Turns WX Alert On/Off. Default is Off. Version/Factory Mode unit to original factory settings. To view software Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set WX Alert. Settings version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to If Weather is On, WX Alert Icon will be displayed.

  • Page 14: Nb-Anl/Off

    Operation Operation Program Memory Program Memory Channels NB-ANL/OFF NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Channels Noise Limiter) Button (Noise Blanker / Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan Note button. Memory icon will appear. Select second Automatic Noise channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button The radio should be Limiter) Button again until Memory icon appears.

  • Page 15: Scan Cb Channels

    Operation Operation Setting Squelch Scan CB Scan CB Channels Setting Squelch Channels To scan all 40 CB channels, the unit must be Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals. Gate closed squelched. Press and release Scan/Mem Scan button once. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS...

  • Page 16: Setting Squelch

    S/RF Meter S/RF Meter Note This meter swings proportionately to the RF Cobra external speakers are output (outgoing signal) while transmitting. rated at 10 watts. The S/RF-SWR-CAL button must be in the S/RF mode.

  • Page 17: Home And Office Set-Up

    Mobile Set-Up 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 use. Simply connect the red (+) and black (-) leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack.

  • Page 18: How Your Cb Can Serve You

    How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You • Warn of traffic problems The FCC gives these examples of permitted and • Provide weather and road data prohibited messages for channel 9. These are • Provide help in event of an emergency only guidelines and not all-inclusive: •...

  • Page 19: Cb 10 Codes

    How Your CB Can Serve You Code Meaning CB 10-Codes 10-29 Time is up for contact Citizen Bands have adopted the “10-CODES” for 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules standard questions and answers. These codes 10-33 Emergency traffic provide quick and easy communication, especially 10-34 Trouble at this station in noisy areas.

  • Page 20: Frequency Ranges

    29 LX Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH The Cobra 29 LX transceiver represents one of the FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ most ad vanced AM two-way radios used as a Class WX - 162.400 TO 162.775 MHZ FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 %...

  • Page 21: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.3 Warning Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE ENGLISH: This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT...

  • Page 22: Warranty Information

    The contact information for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which Cobra, at our sole discretion, will repair or replace your product (with the same or comparable you purchased and utilize the product. For the latest contact information, please product) free of charge.
  • Page 23 Transceiver Bracket OWNER’S MANUAL Microphone Bracket Cobra®, Dynamike®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. DC Power Cord Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

  • Page 24: Ordering Info

    Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Ordering Info Front Side You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the Cobra Assistance U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. 4-Pin Microphone Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX CB...

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