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Cobra 75WXST Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions for your
WX ST
COMPACT REMOTE MOUNT
CB RADIO WITH SOUNDTRACKER
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
6500 W. Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707
"Cuts Noise Coming In... Strengthens Signals Going Out"
www.cobra.com
Printed in China
Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2012
Part no. 480-156-P-001
Version D

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  • Page 1 WX ST COMPACT REMOTE MOUNT CB RADIO WITH SOUNDTRACKER COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6500 W. Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 “Cuts Noise Coming In... Strengthens Signals Going Out” www.cobra.com Printed in China Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2012 Part no. 480-156-P-001 Version D...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION How to use your WXST INTRODUCTION CITIZENS BAND RADIO The Cobra 75WXST is the ultimate in handheld CB receivers, specially WITH SOUNDTRACKER designed with SoundTracker ® , which practically eliminates annoying ® static to deliver crisp, clear sound quality. The compact, state-of-the-...

  • Page 3: Controls And Indicators

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS SoundTracker ® Memory Key Channel 9 / 19 Key / Memory Location 1 Key LCD Display Panel Dual Watch / Memory Location 2 Key Scan / Memory Location 3 Key CB-Weather Channel / Memory Location 4 Key On / Off / Volume Control Lock Key 10.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Mount your Cobra 75WXST Connector Box in a convenient location, away from moisture and direct sunlight, in a location that will not interfere with driving. Cobra suggests mounting it either under the front seat or on the fire wall. UNDER THE FRONT...

  • Page 5: Mounting Connector Box

    INSTALLATION CONNECTOR BOX MICROPHONE HANGER MOUNTING CONNECTOR BOX INSTALLING MICROPHONE 1. Hold Cobra 75WXST Connector Box in exact location desired for mounting. HANGER 1. Hold microphone hanger 2. Using it as a template, mark the location in location desired for for the mounting screws (included).

  • Page 6: Antenna

    CB dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system. Other noise interference can be the result of several different installation variables. Consult your Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician to help locate and correct the source of severe noise interference. SOUNDTRACKER SYSTEM ®...

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION TURNING ON/ACTIVATING SOUNDTRACKER TESTING SOUNDTRACKER ® ® TESTING SOUNDTRACKER TURNING YOUR CB ON ® 1. Rotate the power ON-OFF Volume Control clockwise. 2. Open the Squelch Control OUND RACKER counterclockwise until noise is OUND RACKER OUND RACKER heard. 2.

  • Page 8: Setting The Squelch

    OPERATION OPERATION SETTING THE SQUELCH SELECTING A CHANNEL SETTING THE SQUELCH Think of your Squelch Control as a gate for incoming signals. If you turn SELECTING A CHANNEL Channel UP the Squelch Control fully clockwise, you effectively close the “gate” and no signals will pass through.

  • Page 9: Lcd Readout

    TO TRANSMIT 2. Press the Press-To-Talk (PTT) key. LCD DISPLAY Your Cobra 75WXST CB is designed with a liquid crystal display that indicates channel number, frequency and the operating mode. 2 digit channel display 5 digit = Scan Indicator Scan...

  • Page 10: Key Lock

    OPERATION OPERATION ONE TOUCH CHANNEL 9 AND 19/KEY LOCK FREQUENCY DISPLAY EMERGENCY CHANNEL 9 OR INFORMATION 5 DIGIT CHANNEL 19 FREQUENCY DISPLAY 1. To access emergency 1. Push and hold Memory channel 9, press Channel key for approximately 3 9/19 key once. seconds.

  • Page 11: All Channel Scan

    3. Press the CB/WX key again to resume normal CB operation. 3. Press any key to stop scanning sequence. NOTE. The 75WXST will stop scanning and monitor a channel CHANNEL SAVER FEATURE when it receives an Automatically retains the last channel used when CB is turned off and incoming transmission.

  • Page 12: Memory Channels

    OPERATION OPERATION MEMORY CHANNELS DUAL WATCH DUAL WATCH SAVING CHANNELS IN MEMORY Allows you to simultaneously monitor any two preselected channels at one time. 1. Select desired channel to store in memory. 1. Adjust squelch (SQL) setting. OUND RACKER 2. Press and RELEASE the Memory key.

  • Page 13: How Your Cb Can Serve You

    HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU • Warn of traffic tie-ups ahead. • Provide weather and road information. • Provide help fast in event of emergency or break down. WEATHER CHANNEL MESSAGES • Suggest good spots to eat and sleep. You can receive up to the minute local area weather reports provided by •...

  • Page 14: Cb 10 Codes

    CB 10-CODES USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY ONLY Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the “10-code” for Operating Procedure for Emergency Communications standard questions and answers. Its use permits faster communications and better un der stand ing in noisy areas. The following table lists some 1.

  • Page 15: Frequency Ranges

    75WXST SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RANGE Your COBRA transceiver represents one of the most ad vanced AM GENERAL two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. CHANNELS CB - 40 CH This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry providing...

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, con se quen tial or oth er dam ag- through Friday. es; including, without lim i ta tion, damages re sult ing from loss of use or cost of in stal la tion.

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