Cobra 18WXST II User Manual
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- Operating instructions manual (29 pages) ,
- How to use manual (16 pages)
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Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The CB Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories . . . . . . A1
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Operating Your CB Mobile Radio
Installation/Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microphone Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel 9/19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CB/Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Activating Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
RX/TX Indicator LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Temporary Mobile Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operation to Receive/Transmit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Frequency Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
If You Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
How to Use Your
Cobra 18WXST II
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 10 Weather Channels
• Soundtracker® System
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• 40 Channel Scan
• Dual Watch
• Front Firing Speaker
• Channel Saver Circuitry
• Dynamic Microphone
• 9 Foot Mic Cord
• Front Panel Microphone
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
How to Use Your Cobra 18WXST II Contents Features of This Product Features ......... . 1 •... -
Page 2: Mounting And Connections
Operation Installation Installation Operation Mounting and Mounting and Mounting and Connections Connect the red lead of DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse. Connections Connections Select a location for the transceiver and micro- phone bracket that is con ve nient for operation. Connect the orange lead to a constant 12v fuse Note Note... -
Page 3: Turning On
Operation Operation Turning on Turning on Your Marine Istallation Microphone Turn volume control clockwise to turn power on When installed in a boat, the transceiver will not oper- Radio Connector ate at maximum efficiency without a ground plate and set the desired listening volume. unless the vessel has a steel hull. -
Page 4: Setting Squelch
Operation Operation Setting Squelch Setting Squelch 3. To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming you hear noise. Now turn the control clockwise signals. -
Page 5: Channel Selection
Operation Operation Channel Dual Watch Set CB or WX Mode Dual Watch Selection Set on CB mode. Rotate channel knob clockwise This features allows the user to scan between two Note until desired channel is displayed. selected channels. The radio needs to be 1. -
Page 6: Soundtracker System
Operation Operation Soundtracker ® Activating Activating Soundtracker® System Soundtracker 1. Press the SoundTracker® button on the upper ® left side of front panel. A red indicator will The SoundTracker® System reduces noise while illuminate when the SoundTracker® system is leaving the signal intact in the reception mode. engaged. -
Page 7: Antenna Connector
Indicator LED to handle at least 4.0 watts. When the external RX indicator will light when in the receive mode. Cobra external speakers are speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is TX indicator lights when in transmit mode. rated 15 watts automatically disconnected. -
Page 8: Ignition Noise Interference
Note purchase an additional cigarette lighter adapter 1. Select the desired channel. from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a mag- Red and Orange wires are 2. The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the press-to-talk switch on netic mount antenna allow you to quickly “install”... -
Page 9: Maintenance
The use of all solid state cir- by Cobra may be a violation of the technical cuitry and its light weight result in high reliabil- regulations of Part 95 of the FCC rules, or of Type ity. -
Page 10: Frequency Ranges
Specifications Frequency Ranges The COBRA 18 WX ST II 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 Accessories features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry pro-... -
Page 11: Accessories
Accessories Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer. Replacement Microphone Replacement Mounting Replacement Thumb Screws Base Loaded Magnet Mount Fiberglass Antenna Bracket Bracket Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna Antenna 634-081-9-001 741-080-9-001 251-199-9-001 HG A300 FG... -
Page 12: Warranty
NOTES For Products Purchased in Canada Your new Cobra CB radio is covered by a two year replacement warranty. If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within two years from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced. Please return the CB radio to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of pur- chase. - Page 13 The Cobra line of quality products NOTES also includes: • CB Radios • microTALK® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors • Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems • HighGear® Accessories • CobraMarine® VHF Radios • Power Inverters • Accessories For more information or to...
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Page 14: If You Think You Need Service
If You Think You Need Service Mobile Radio For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) with System section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com) - Page 15 Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular di odes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra, may cause violation of the tech ni cal regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
- Page 16 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 18 WX ST II CB Radio Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Microphone Connector. Off/On/Volume. Squelch. “Cuts Static coming in, adds Punch going out!”...