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Cobra 29 LTD CLASSIC Owner's Manual

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Contents
The CB Story ......................................................................................... A1
FCC Regulations
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ........................................................................ A2
Our Thanks to You ............................................................................. A3
Customer Support
Location ................................................................................................ 2
Mounting and Connection ............................................................ 2
CB Antenna ......................................................................................... 6
Marine Installation ............................................................................ 6
Ignition Noise Interference ............................................................. 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
Noise Limiter Switch) ............................................................... 15
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
FCC Statement .............................................................................. 34-35
Warranty Information ...................................................................... 36
Product Service ................................................................................... 37
Order Info .............................................................................................. 38

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Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• SWR Calibration
• Instant Channel 9/19
• 4-Pin Front Mount Microphone
Connector
• Delta -Tune
• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike® Boost
• 9 Ft. Mic Cord
• RF Gain
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    A Few Rules You Should Know ..........28 Channel 9 Emergency Messages ..........28 CB 10 Codes ..................30 Frequency Ranges ................32 29 LTD Classic Specifications ............33 FCC Statement ................34-35 Warranty Information ..............36 Product Service ................... 37...

  • 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 If the microphone is not connected, audio will not be heard at the speaker. Note For best performance, we Plug the power cord into the jack marked recommend the radio be “Power” on the back of the unit. Be sure to connected directly to the observe polarity markings.

  • Page 4: Antennas

    Even though the Cobra 29 LTD Classic has an Note automatic noise limiter, in some installations Because many newer trucks ignition interference may be high enough to feature fiberglass door skins, make good communications impossible.

  • Page 5: Setting Channel Selector

    Operation Operation Turning On Setting Channel Turning On Setting Channel Selector Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. CH19 the CH9/CH19/NOR switch to NOR. Select one of forty channels and adjust the 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 Wave Ratio) measure the SWR of the connected antenna 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 To Receive To Receive CH19 Note The reading will be slightly higher on Channels 1 and 40 compared to Channel 20. While still holding down the mic button, set Note the S/RF SWR CAL switch to the SWR position, When switched to SWR position Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Channel

    Operation Operation Selecting A NB-ANL/ANL/OFF Selecting A Channel NB-ANL/ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Channel Noise Limiter) Switch (Noise Blanker / Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch CH19 Switch to NORMAL to select a desired channel. Note Select one of forty channels. The RF noise blanker is very When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise S-Meter...

  • Page 9: Bright/Dim Switch

    Operation Operation Bright/Dim RF Gain Control Bright/Dim Switch RF Gain Control Switch The RF Gain is used to optimize the reception in strong or weak signal areas. CH19 CH19 Switch to BRT or DIM to control the brightness of the channel indicator and multi-function meter for day or nighttime Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise...

  • Page 10: Setting Delta-Tune

    Operation Operation Setting Setting Delta-Tune Gate open Delta-Tune Delta-Tune functions as a “fine tune” control enabling you to capture a more readable signal, CH19 as well as eliminate adjacent channel interference. CH19 Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate” allowing all signals in. Rotate Delta-Tune knob to the center CH19...

  • Page 11: To Transmit

    Operation Operation To Transmit Transmit To Transmit Transmit Caution! CH19 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. Select desired channel.

  • Page 12: Rf Meter

    To order external speakers and other accessories, please go to S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the Connect an external speaker to the external www.cobra.com S/RF position. speaker jack on the rear panel. Note Cobra external speakers are rated at 10 Watts.

  • Page 13: Pa (Public Address)

    Operation Operation PA (Public Address) PA (Public Address) Note The PA speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4.0 Watts. Note The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback. Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack Note on the rear panel.

  • Page 14: Home And Office Set-Up

    Home And Office Set-Up Temporary Mobile Set-Up Base Station Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) Operation (From 120V AC To operate the transceiver from your home or House Current) office you will need a 13.8 Volt DC Power Supply rated at a minimum of 2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Cb 10 Codes

    How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Code Meaning CB 10-Codes 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...

  • Page 17: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges 29 LTD Classic Specifications The COBRA 29 LTD Classic transceiver represents GENERAL Channels ......CB - 40 CH one of the most ad vanced AM two-way radios used Frequency Range.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Warranty Information

    (2) years from the date of original purchase. retail store. Cobra, at our sole discretion, will repair or replace your product (with the same or comparable product) free of charge. The contact information for Cobra will vary depending on the country in which Cobra will not pay shipping charges that you incur for sending your product to us.
  • Page 20 Ordering Info You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. Please visit www.cobra.com Web orders will normally ship the next business day if received by us before 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • Page 21 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 22 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Notes Cobra Assistance Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LTD Classic CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will Should you encounter any problems with this product, give you many years of reliable service.

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