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Features ..........................................................................1
The CB Story .................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ...............................................A2
Our Thanks to You .....................................................A3
SoundTracker® System
Customer Support
Operating Your HH 38 WX ST
Antenna .......................................................................2
Battery Installation .................................................. 3
Belt Clip .......................................................................3
Turning on Your CB ................................................. 4
Setting Squelch ........................................................ 4
Selecting a Channel ................................................ 6
LCD Display ................................................................7
Transmit/Receive ..................................................... 8
One Touch Channel 9 & 19 .................................. 10
All Channel Scan ...................................................... 11
Dual Watch .................................................................12
Weather Channels ................................................... 14
Power High/Low ...................................................... 16
Battery Capacity Level ............................................ 18
SoundTracker® System ...........................................19
Lighted Display ......................................................... 23
Lock Key ......................................................................24
In Vehicle Use ............................................................ 25
How Your CB Can Serve You ................................26
A Few Rules You Should Know ...........................26
Weather Channel Messages .................................27
Channel 9 Emergency Messages .......................28
CB 10 Codes ...............................................................30
Frequency Ranges .....................................................32
HH 38 WX ST Specifications ..................................33
Warranty Information .............................................34
Optional Accessories ................................................35
If You Think You Need Service ...........Back Cover
How to Use Your
Cobra
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Features of This Product
• 40 CB Channels
• 10 Weather Channels
• Full Feature LCD Display
• Dual Channel Watch
• Full Channel Scan
• Battery Level Meter
• External Speaker/
• Instant Channel 9 & 19
• High/Low Power Saver
• BNC Antenna Connector
• Lock Key
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Our Thanks to You .............A3 SoundTracker® System Features of This Product Customer Support • 40 CB Channels Operating Your HH 38 WX ST Antenna ...............2 • 10 Weather Channels Battery Installation ..........3 • Full Feature LCD Display Belt Clip ...............3 Turning on Your CB .......... -
Page 2: Antenna
(See Accessory Page 35). unit and the batteries. The HH 38 WX ST requires 9 “AA” alkaline or NiCD batteries (not included with the unit). Remove battery chamber cover. Press down When batteries are low or need arrow and slide. - Page 3 Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise. Gate open Note When you turn on the HH 38 WX ST , a series of tones will be heard and the icons will briefly appear on the LCD display. LCD lights on for 5 seconds.
- Page 4 Operation Select Channel LCD Display Select Channel LCD Display Turn power ON. All needed information is displayed on LCD display panel. For higher channel, For lower Channel, push UP arrow key. push DOWN arrow key. Note For quick advance, push and hold arrow key(s).
- Page 5 Operation Operation Transmit / Receive Hold mic about 2 inches from Stop mouth. Speak Antenna must be in a normal installed before TX voice. Note While PTT button is depressed you cannot receive transmissions. To transmit, push and hold PTT button. Note Your HH38 WX ST is always The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be...
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Page 6: All Channel Scan
Push CH 9/19 once for channel 9. Note Set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS). When an incoming transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop scanning. FUNC Note PWR SAVE SCAN 10 seconds after scan stops, Pressing CHANNEL UP/ SIGNAL scanning will resume. -
Page 7: Dual Watch
HH 38 WX ST will stop monitoring. 10 seconds after the DW stops, monitoring will continue between the two channels. The HH 38 WX ST display will switch between Note the selected channels. At a later time you can recall your preset DW channels by... -
Page 8: Weather Channels
CB/WX key and the section on page 32. current weather channel will appear. Note Your HH 38 WX ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your squelch To return to normal CB operation, push and control. - Page 9 Operation Power Saver Power Saver (HI/LOW) (HI/LOW) Reduces transmit power output to 1 watt to extend battery life. Note Battery life is increased approximately 50% while in Battery Power Save Mode is activated. This reduces transmit power output to 1 watt. Note The low power setting cuts the transmitting range in...
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Page 10: Battery Capacity Level
Battery Capacity Level Level To monitor the remaining power level of the While previous systems only “blanket out” or HH 38 WX ST battery: check battery icon bands. limit noise in higher sound frequencies, the Note revolutionary new SoundTracker® System SoundTracker®... -
Page 11: Soundtracker® System
Operation Operation Activating Testing Activating SoundTracker® Testing SoundTracker® SoundTracker SoundTracker ® ® FUNC PWR SAVE SCAN SIGNAL Note This engages the SoundTracker® system and Select any unused channel on your CB. reduces the noise level. Push and release the ST key. Fully counterclockwise opens the “gate”... -
Page 12: Lighted Display
Operation Operation Turn the volume up louder than your normal listening level. To disengage SoundTracker® push and release ST key again. icon will disappear. Note At times you may experience Lighted Display Lighted Display different levels of noise reduction. Different terrains and environments will effect the SoundTracker®... -
Page 13: Lock Key
In Vehicle Use In Vehicle Use Lock Key Purpose is to lock most functions to avoid The HH 38 WX ST can be connected to your accidental actuation. cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. Note This power connection does NOT charge the Due to the characteristics of batteries. -
Page 14: How Your Cb Can Serve You
How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Weather Channel Weather Channel Messages • Warn of traffic problems Messages • Provide weather and road data Local weather reports are provided by NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) •... - Page 15 How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies The FCC gives these examples of permitted and Emergency prohibited messages for channel 9. These are Be sure antenna is properly connected. Messages only guidelines and not all-inclusive: 2.
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Page 16: Cb 10 Codes
How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes Code Meaning 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 38 WX ST Specifications The COBRA HH 38 WX ST transceiver represents one GENERAL CHANNELS ....CB - 40 CH... - Page 18 Optional Accessories COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Magnetic Mount COBRA CB Radios, and the com po nent parts thereof, will Weather Antenna be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase.
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Page 19: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,... -
Page 20: If You Think You Need Service
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.” Replacement or substitution of transistors, regu- You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow- ing in order to have the product serviced and returned. - Page 21 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You BNC Antenna Connector Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST handheld CB. Properly used, this Cobra product Squelch Control will give you many years of reliable service. Cobra Customer Service...