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How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX BT
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 BT
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
Turn NightWatch Illumination On/Off ..........................................................21
Bluetooth Pairing .................................................................................................22
Turn Bluetooth Off .........................................................................................24
Weather Information ..........................................................................................25
Weather Channels .........................................................................................25
Weather Alert Mode ......................................................................................26
Setting Weather Alert Scan ........................................................................26
Setting Weather Auto Scan ........................................................................26
Software version/Factory Settings ..........................................................27
Setting Delta Tune .........................................................................................28
RF Gain Control ...............................................................................................28 .
Program Memory Channels .............................................................................29
Scan/Memory Scan ........................................................................................30
Scan Memory Channels ...............................................................................30
Scan CB Channels ..........................................................................................30
Dimmer Control ..............................................................................................30
Setting Squelch...............................................................................................31
S/RF Meter ........................................................................................................32
External Speaker .............................................................................................33
External Push-to-Talk Jack ..........................................................................33
External Mic Jack ............................................................................................33 .
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 BT Specifications ....................................................................................41
Warranty Information .......................................................................................42
Optional Accessories .........................................................................................43
If You Need Service/Trademark Info ........................................ Back Cover
Features of This Product
• Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
• Advanced Bluetooth® Connectivity
• NightWatch® Illumination
• 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 with Phone Function
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• SWR Calibration Meter
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 6-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• 9 Ft Mic Cord
• Programmable Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
• USB Output
• External Push-To-Talk Jack
• External Microphone Jack
Bluetooth® Features
• Dual Point Bluetooth®
• Caller I.D.
• A2DP Audio Streaming
• Auto Phone Book Download
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX BT Contents Features of This Product Features ........................1 The CB Story ......................A1 • Selectable 4-Color LCD Display FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories • Advanced Bluetooth® Connectivity Controls & Indicators ..................A2 Our Thanks to You ....................A3 •... -
Page 2: Installation
Location Location Plan location of transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation. FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP. MADE IN CHINA +POWER– Select a location that is convenient for operation, yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger. - Page 3 Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP. MADE IN CHINA visually check the vehicle’s +POWER– 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).
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Page 4: Antennas
773.889.3087 and speak to a Cobra representative. Note Even though the Cobra 29 LX BT has an auto- matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition Because many newer trucks interference may be high enough to make good feature fiberglass door skins, communications impossible. -
Page 5: Setting Channel Selector
Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Setting Channel 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 NB /ANL +30dB SWR /CAL WX ! -
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 SWR continued Channel 5 7 9 +30dB DYNAMIKE RF GAIN Note When switched to SWR mode the meter reading should ideally be as far to the left as possible. Anything over Release the PTT button, press and release the 3 is not acceptable. -
Page 8: To Transmit
Operation Operation Setting To Transmit Setting Dynamike® To Transmit ® Dynamike This controls the microphone sensitivity NB /ANL (outgoing audio level). NB/ANL Caution! S/ RF S/RF Be sure the antenna is properly 5 7 9 +30dB connected to the radio before SWR/CAL transmitting. -
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 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: Setting Contrast Mode
Operation Operation Setting Setting Contrast Mode III. Successful pairing will be indicated by Contrast Mode a tone to confirm entry to Connected Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to mode. A pair record will also be established select Set Contrast. Press Menu/Enter knob for subsequent connections. -
Page 13: Turn Bluetooth Off
Operation Operation Weather Bluetooth ® To Place a call on Hold Weather Alert Information continued The display will show: What You Should Know About Weather NB/ANL CH 9/ Note Note SCAN PRESS ENTER TO NB/ANL If threatening weather is nearby, the National If you wish to receive a If, while on hold the call is MEM SCAN... -
Page 14: 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 15: Nb-Anl/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter Switch)
Operation Operation Program Memory Program Memory Channels NB-ANL/OFF NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Channels (Noise Blanker / Noise Limiter) Button Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan Note Automatic Noise button. Memory icon will appear. Select second channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button The radio should be Limiter) Button squelched before scan... -
Page 16: Scan Memory Channels
Operation Operation Setting Squelch Scan CB Scan CB Channels Setting Squelch 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 NB/ANL button once. NB/ANL STRONG SIGNALS S/RF... -
Page 17: S/Rf Meter
External Push-to-Talk Jack Note WEAK SIGNALS To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), Cobra external speakers are The external push-to-talk jack is used for remote turn the Squelch control counterclockwise rated at 10 watts. transmit function with optional PTT (see accessory until you hear noise. -
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
29 LX BT Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH The Cobra 29 LX BT transceiver represents one of the FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ most ad vanced AM two-way radios used as a Class WX - 162.400 TO 162.775 MHZ FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 %... -
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 44. COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its... -
Page 23: If You Need Service/Trademark Info
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 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Optional Accessories Front Side 6-Pin Microphone Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX BT Connector CB Radio with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. Power On/Off, Volume Main Icons Properly used, this Cobra product will give you...