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Installation
Location
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 bracket includes two self-
tapping screws and star wash-
ers. The mounting must be
mechanically strong, conve-
niently located.
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 under-
side of the dash with the microphone bracket
beside it.
Mounting and Connection
Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in
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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.
Drill the holes and secure the bracket.
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Page 1: Mounting And Connection
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 under- side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it. - Page 2 PA.SP. EXT.SP. MADE IN CHINA – POWER SERIAL NO.:806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL.60707 Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s battery connection to deter- mine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (pos-...
- Page 3 Installation Note Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left on accidentally, and also per- mits operating the unit without running the engine. Note In positive ground vehicles the red wire goes to the chassis and the black wire is connected to the ignition switch.
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Installation FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA PA.SP. EXT.SP. MADE IN CHINA – POWER NEERED PRODUCT OF . CHICAGO, ILL.60707 Plug power cable into back of unit marked “Power” . Be sure to observe polarity markings. Mount the microphone bracket on either side of the unit (driver’s left) -
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Operation Turning On Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro- phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. S / R F N B / A N L S W R A N L SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB O F F... -
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Operation Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Selector R X / T X N B / B R T C H 9 A N L A N L D I M O F F N O R R F G A I N D E LTAT U N E S W R C A L M I N... -
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Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti- mum performance. -
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Operation PUSH & HOLD Note Calibration 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 your antenna directions for more complete information). Push and hold mic button. R X / T X N B / B R T... -
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Operation N B / S / R F A N L A N L S W R SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB C A L O F F V O L U M E S Q U E L C H D Y N A M I K E R F G A I N Note... -
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Operation To Receive To Receive S / R F N B / B R T C H 9 A N L S W R A N L SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB D I M C A L O F F N O R R F G A I N V O L U M E... - Page 11 Operation Selecting A Selecting A Channel Channel R X / T X B R T C H 9 D I M N O R D E LTAT U N E S W R C A L M A X Switch to NOR to select desired channel.
- Page 12 Operation NB-ANL/ANL/OFF (Noise NB-ANL/ANL/ Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch OFF (Noise Blanker/ Automatic Noise Limiter) S / R F N B / Switch A N L S W R A N L SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB C A L O F F D Y N A M I K E R F G A I N...
- Page 13 Operation Bright/Dim Bright/Dim Switch Switch R X / T X B R T C H 9 D I M N O R D E LTAT U N E S W R C A L M A X Switch to BRT or DIM to control brightness of the channel indicator and multi-function meter for day or nighttime driving.
- Page 14 Operation RF Gain Control RF Gain Control The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in strong or weak signal areas. S / R F N B / B R T C H 9 A N L S W R A N L SIG 1 5 7 9...
- Page 15 Operation Setting Delta- Setting Delta-Tune Tune Delta-Tune functions as a “fine tune” control enabling you to capture a more readable signal, as well as eliminate adjacent channel interference. R X / T X N B / S / R F B R T C H 9 A N L...
- Page 16 Operation Gate open R X / T X N B / S / R F B R T C H 9 STRONG SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS A N L A N L S W R SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB D I M C A L...
- Page 17 Operation To Transmit To Transmit R X / T X Caution! N B / S / R F B R T C H 9 A N L A N L S W R Be sure the antenna is properly SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB D I M...
- Page 18 Operation Transmit Transmit PUSH & HOLD Push and hold mic button to transmit. Transmitter is now activated. When transmit- ting, hold the microphone two inches from your mouth and speak in a clear, normal voice. Release to receive.
- Page 19 Operation RF Meter RF Meter This meter swings proportionately to the RF output (outgoing signal) while transmitting. N B / S / R F A N L S W R A N L SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB O F F C A L R F G A I N V O L U M E...
- Page 20 When the external speak- er is plugged in, the internal GO, ILL.60707 speaker is automatically discon- nected. Note Connect an external speaker to the external Cobra external speakers are speaker jack on the rear panel. rated at 10 watts.
- Page 21 – POWER handle at least 4.0 watts. SERIAL NO.:806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL.60707 Note The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback. Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack on the rear panel.
- Page 22 Operation PUSH & HOLD Push and hold microphone button and speak in a normal voice. Your voice will now transmit on the PA speaker. R X / T X S / R F N B / B R T C H 9 A N L S W R A N L...
- Page 23 Home And Office Set-Up Base Station Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) Operation (From 120V AC To operate your transceiver from home or office you will need a 13.8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a House Current) minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed base station antenna.
- Page 24 Temporary Mobile Set-Up 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. DATE OF...
- Page 25 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 •...
- Page 26 “Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning. Bring sailboat into port.” “Attention motorists. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches.” “Fire in building at 539 Main, Evanston.” “Halloween patrol number 3. All quiet.” COBRA RADAR DETECTORS GPS RADAR DETECTOR...