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How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX CAMO
Contents
Features .........................................................................................................1
The CB Story .................................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ................................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You .....................................................................................A3
Customer Support
Location & Mounting/Connection ..................................................2
CB Antenna & Marine Installation ...................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference....................................................................7
Operating Your 29 LX CAMO
Turning On Your CB .............................................................................. 8
Setting Channel Selector .................................................................... 9
Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) .................................... 10
To Receive ................................................................................................ 12
Selecting a Channel .............................................................................. 13
S-Meter ...................................................................................................... 13
To Transmit .............................................................................................. 14
Setting Dynamike ® ............................................................................... 15
Menu Mode ............................................................................................. 16
Setting the Clock ................................................................................... 17
Setting the Alarm .................................................................................. 17
Setting the Count Down Timer ........................................................ 18
Key Tones Mode .................................................................................... 18
Radio Check Mode ................................................................................ 19
Setting Display Color Mode ............................................................... 20
Setting Brightness Mode .................................................................... 21
Setting Contrast Mode ........................................................................ 21
Weather Information ............................................................................ 22
Weather Channels ................................................................................. 23
Weather Alert Mode ............................................................................. 24
Setting Weather Alert Scan................................................................ 24
Setting Weather Auto Scan ............................................................... 24
Software version/Factory Settings .................................................. 25
NB-ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.......................................... 26
Noise Limiter Switch)
RF Gain Control ...................................................................................... 26
Program Memory Channels ............................................................... 27
Scan/Memory Scan ............................................................................... 27
Scan CB Channels .................................................................................. 28
Scan Memory Channels ...................................................................... 28
Dimmer Control ..................................................................................... 28
Setting Squelch ...................................................................................... 29
S/RF Meter ................................................................................................ 30
External Speaker .................................................................................... 31
PA (Public Address) ............................................................................... 32
Home And Office Set-Up .................................................................... 34
Temporary Mobile Set-Up .................................................................. 35
How Your CB Can Serve You ................................................................. 36
A Few Rules You Should Know ........................................................36
Channel 9 Emergency Messages .....................................................36
CB 10 Codes .............................................................................................38
Frequency Ranges .....................................................................................40
29 LX CAMO Specifications ...................................................................41
Warranty Information ..............................................................................42
Optional Accessories ................................................................................ 43
Optional Accessories Order Info .........................................................44
If You Need Service/Trademark Info ................................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• RealTree® Xtra Pattern
• Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Scan
• Emergency Weather Alert
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 40 Channel Scan
• Memory Channels
• Channel Frequency Read-Out
• Radio Check Diagnostic
• Clock/Timer/Alarm
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• SWR Calibration Meter
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• 9 Ft Mic Cord
• Programmable Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX CAMO Contents Features ......................1 Features of This Product The CB Story ....................A1 FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories • RealTree® Xtra Pattern Controls & Indicators ................A2 • Selectable 4-Color LCD Display Our Thanks to You ..................A3 Customer Support •... -
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 under- side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it. - Page 3 Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s battery connection to deter- mine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (pos- itive is the larger of the two) to the engine block (or chas- sis). A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead Plug power cable into back of unit marked grounded to the chassis.
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Page 4: Antennas
773.889.3087 and speak to a Cobra representative. Even though the Cobra 29 LX CAMO has an auto- Note matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition Because many newer trucks... -
Page 5: Setting Channel Selector
Operation Operation Turning On Setting Channel Turning On Setting Channel Selector Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro- NB/ANL phone are connected to their proper connectors NB/ANL before starting. S/RF S/RF Note 5 7 9 +30dB SWR /CAL WX ! Press CB/WX/PA to select CB, weather channels or PA (public... -
Page 6: Calibrate For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)
Operation Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing PUSH & SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality HOLD of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti- mum performance. -
Page 7: To Receive
Operation Operation Calibrate for Selecting A Selecting A Channel NB/ANL SWR continued Channel S/RF 5 7 9 5 7 9 +30dB +30dB SWR/CAL DYNAMIKE DYNAMIKE RF GAIN Note When switched to SWR mode the meter reading should ideally be as far to the left as possible. -
Page 8: To Transmit
Operation Operation Setting To Transmit Setting Dynamike® To Transmit ® Dynamike This controls the microphone sensitivity (outgoing audio level). Caution! NB /ANL Be sure the antenna is properly NB/ANL connected to the radio before S/RF S/RF transmitting. Prolonged trans- 5 7 9 +30dB SWR/CAL mitting without an antenna,... -
Page 9: Menu Mode
Operation Operation Setting the Clock Setting the Menu Mode Menu Mode Clock Used to program special features. Menu/Enter Using the clock, alarm and countdown functions. knob is used to move cursor to desired feature To set the clock, press Menu/Enter knob and Note to program. -
Page 10: Setting The Count Down Timer
Operation Operation Radio Check Setting the Radio Check Mode Once alarm settings are complete, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to Set Snooze and press to select. Mode Alarm continued Allows testing of important radio functions. CH 9/ SCAN Test 1- Battery Level: Confirms that battery EXIT B/ANL Note... -
Page 11: Setting Display Color Mode
Operation Operation Setting Display Setting Setting Display Color Mode Setting Brightness Mode Color Mode Brightness Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set Brightness Mode Note If an attempt is made to exceed the highest or lowest Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to Select brightness levels, 1 error beep Brightness. -
Page 12: Weather Information
Operation Operation Weather Weather Alert Weather Alert Scan Weather Information Channels What You Should Know About Weather The unit will continually scan all 10 WX channels for 1050 Hz tone. If the tone is detected the unit will If threatening weather is nearby, the National Note What is Weather Radio? activate WX mode on the channel with the tone. -
Page 13: Weather Alert Mode
Operation Operation Software Version/Factory Settings Setting Weather Alert Mode Software Weather Alert Displays current software version and returns Version/Factory Mode Turns WX Alert On/Off. Default is Off. unit to original factory settings. To view software Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set WX Alert. Settings version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to If Weather is On, WX Alert Icon will be displayed. -
Page 14: Nb-Anl/Off
Operation Operation Program Memory Program Memory Channels NB-ANL/OFF NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Channels Noise Limiter) Button (Noise Blanker / Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan Note Automatic Noise button. Memory icon will appear. Select second The radio should be channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button Limiter) Button squelched before scan again until Memory icon appears. -
Page 15: Scan Cb Channels
Operation Operation Setting Squelch Scan CB Setting Squelch Scan CB Channels Channels To scan all 40 CB channels, the unit must be Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals. Gate closed squelched. Press and release Scan/Mem Scan button once. STRONG SIGNALS CH 9/ SCAN... -
Page 16: S/Rf Meter
This is the nected. See accessory page 41. DSS setting. Note Connect an external speaker to the external Cobra external speakers are speaker jack on the rear panel. S/RF Meter S/RF Meter rated at 10 watts. -
Page 17: Pa (Public Address)
Operation Operation PA (Public PA (Public Address) Address) PUSH & HOLD Note 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 on the rear panel. -
Page 18: Home And Office Set-Up
Note For temporary mobile operation you may want to purchase an optional cigarette lighter adapter For further information call from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a Cobra Customer Service magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly 1.773.889.3087. “install” your transceiver for temporary use. -
Page 19: 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 20: Cb 10 Codes
How Your CB Can Serve You Code Meaning 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 10-34 Trouble at this station in noisy areas. -
Page 21: Frequency Ranges
Frequency Ranges 29 LX CAMO Specifications The Cobra 29 LX CAMO transceiver represents one GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH of the most ad vanced AM two-way radios used FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. -
Page 22: Optional Accessories
Limited Two Year Warranty Optional Accessories 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. See ordering info on page 38. COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its... -
Page 23: If You Need Service/Trademark Info
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.” All transmitter adjustments other than those You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow- supplied by the manufacturer as front panel ing in order to have the product serviced and returned. - Page 24 Our Thanks to You Optional Accessories Front Side Ordering From U.S.A. 4-Pin Microphone Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX CAMO Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. Connector CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will For Credit Card Orders...