Cobra 200GTL DX Owner's Manual

Cobra 200GTL DX Owner's Manual

Amateur 10 meter mobile radio

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Owner's Manual
AMATEUR 10 METER MOBILE RADIO
200 GTL DX
Printed in Philippines
Part No. 480-217-P
Version A
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®
English

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual AMATEUR 10 METER MOBILE RADIO 200 GTL DX Printed in Philippines Part No. 480-217-P Version A Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® English...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing a Cobra amateur mobile radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. FCC License Required The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that users of the frequencies on which this radio operates be licensed.
  • Page 3: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Introduction Controls and Indicators SWR / S/RF Dim / CW / FM / AM / SWR CAL USB / LSB Analog Band RX / TX Meter A / B / C / D Indicator Antenna NB / ANL Warning Indicator High/Low Power...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You ......... . . A1 FCC License Required .
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications Your Mobile Radio Specifications General Frequency Range 28.0 to 29.7 MHz Frequency Control Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesizer Frequency Stability 0.005% Operating -22°F to 122°F (-6°C to + 50°C) Temperature Range Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Antenna Connector Standard SO 239 type Microphone Plug-in dynamic with Press-To-Talk switch and coiled cord Input Voltage...
  • Page 6: Included In This Package

    Included in this Package Your Mobile Radio Included in this Package You should find all of the following items in the package with your radio. Transceiver Universal Mounting Bracket Operating Instructions Microphone Controls and Indicators Introduction Controls and Indicators • SWR / S/RF Dual 7...
  • Page 7 Installation and Connection Your Mobile Radio Installation and Connection Ignition Noise Interference Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is normally limited by the presence of electrical noise. The primary source of noise in automobile installations is from the generator and ignition system in the vehicle.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Installation and Connection and Operation Your Mobile Radio Installation and Connection If you are having difficulties in adjusting your antenna, check the following: 1. All doors must be closed when adjusting the antenna. 2. Make sure the antenna base is grounded. 3.
  • Page 9 Controls Your Mobile Radio Controls High Power Places the transmitter in high power (30 watts) mode when the button is pressed to the in position and in low power (4 watts) mode when the button is in the out position. SWR / S/RF When this button is in the S/RF (out) position, the display meter swings proportionately to the strength of the signal received or the output power being transmitted.
  • Page 10: Frequency

    Frequency Your Mobile Radio Frequency Three controls and one indicator are used together to set and display the radio frequency on which your mobile radio will receive and transmit signals. In this connection, it is important to understand the frequency bands built into the unit and the way they are displayed on the Dual 7 Segment Display.
  • Page 11: Indicators

    Indicators and Microphone Your Mobile Radio Indicators Analog Meter The meter needle swings proportionally to the strength of the incoming signal or RF output power in receive or transmit modes. When used to tune the antenna or monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and RF electrical connections, the needle swings proportionally to the ratio of standing wave voltage and RF output.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Government Regulatory Information Your Mobile Radio Maintenance The transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encountered in mobile installations. The use of all solid-state circuitry and its light weight result in high reliability. Should a failure occur, however, replace parts only with identical parts. Do not substitute. NOTE If the performance described in the operation sections is not obtained, review the installation instructions to insure that proper procedures were followed.
  • Page 13 Alternate Microphones and Installation Your Mobile Radio Alternate Microphones and Installation Fig. 2 Microphone cable preparation Fig. 3 Microphone plug wiring Fig. 4 Microphone plug pin numbers viewed from rear of pin receptacle 18 English Your Mobile Radio Alternate Microphones and Installation •...
  • Page 14: Arrl Q Signals

    ARRL Q Signals Your Mobile Radio ARRL Q Signals The most commonly used are shown bold. Some have slightly modified meanings in everyday usage. The official list follows. What is the name of your station? The name of your station is ____. Will you tell me my exact frequency (or that of ____)? Your exact frequency (or that of ____) is ____ kHz.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Limited Two-Year Warranty For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
  • Page 16: Accessories

    (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept. 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com.
  • Page 17 The Cobra line of quality products includes: CB Radios microTALK Radios ® Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems ® Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories ® CobraMarine™ VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...

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