Cobra UK 29 LTD ST Operating Instructions Manual

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29 UK-English.qx
6/22/99 12:15 PM
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL60707 USA
www.cobraelec.com
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UK 29 LTD ST
O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra UK 29 LTD ST CB Ra d i o
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Is t ruzioni per l'uso del modello Co b ra UK 29 LT D ST Radio CB
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  • Page 1 Downloaded from www.cbradio.nl UK 29 LTD ST Cobra Electronics Corporation O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra UK 29 LTD ST CB Ra d i o 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL60707 USA Bedienungsanleitung für lhr Modell Co b ra UK 29 LT D S T C B - www.cobraelec.com...
  • Page 2 29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:15 PM Page 38 The CB Story What’s Included with Your UK 29 LTD ST CB transceiver Microphone Transceiver bracket Microphone bracket Operating Manual DC power cord (not shown) NOTICE A licence is required for use in the UK.CB licens-...
  • Page 3: Our Thanks To You

    6/22/99 12:15 PM Page 39 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra UK 29 LTD ST CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will 4- Pin Mi c rophone Co n n e cto r give you many years of reliable service.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    40 CEPT (EU) Channels Marine Installation.................6 • SoundTracker ™ System Ignition Noise Interference ............7 Operating Your UK 29 LTD ST • Heavy-Duty Dynamic Turning On Your CB................8 Setting Channel Selector.............9 Microphone Setting Band Selector..............9 Calibrating For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)......10 •...
  • Page 5: Installation

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 2 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 inte rfe re with the dri ver or passenger. The transceiver is usually mounted to the under- side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it.
  • Page 6 29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 4 Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s battery connection to deter- mine which terminal, positive or negative, is earthed to the engine block (or chassis). A negatively earthed vehicle has its negative lead earthed to the chassis.
  • Page 7: Antennas

    Antenna must be earthed to the chassis of the vehicle. Even though the Cobra UK 29 LTD ST has an auto- matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition interference may be high enough to make good communications impossible.
  • Page 8: Setting Channel Selector

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 8 Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro- phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. CH19/CH9/NOR switch should be in the NOR position Select one of forty channels and adjust...
  • Page 9: Calibrating For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 10 Operation Operation Calibrating For Calibrating for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti- mum performance.
  • Page 10: To Receive

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 12 Operation Operation Selecting A Channel Selecting A Channel Note Note Switch to 9 or 19 for instant access to these channels. With the S/RF-SWR-CALswitch in the SWR position the meter needle should ideally be as far to the left as possible.
  • Page 11: Activating Soundtracker

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 14 Operation Operation The SoundTracker System Activating SoundTracker™ Activating ™ SoundTracker While previous systems only “blanket out” or limit noise in higher sound frequencies, the revolution- ary new SoundTracker System actually reduces Note noise while leaving the signal intact in the recep- tion mode.
  • Page 12: Nb-Anl/Anl/Off

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 16 Operation Operation NB-ANL/ANL/ NB-ANL/ANL/OFF (Noise Dimmer Control Dimmer Control Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch OFF (Noise Blanker / Automatic Note Noise Limiter) The Dimmer controls the Switch brightness of the front panel, signal strength meter and channel display.
  • Page 13: Setting Delta Control

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:14 PM Page 18 Operation Operation Setting Delta Setting Delta Control Gate open Control Delta Tone Control is used to set the desirable level of received audio. Full anticlockwise rotation opens the “gate” allowing all signals in. Sw i tch to Delta+ or Delta - to co nt rol tuning.
  • Page 14: To Transmit

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:15 PM Page 20 Operation Operation To Transmit To Transmit Transmit Transmit Caution! Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting. Prolonged trans- mitting without an antenna,or with a poorly-matched anten- na, can cause damage to the transmitter.
  • Page 15: Rf Meter

    When the external speaker is plugged in,the internal speaker is automatically disconnected. Note Cobra external speakers are S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the Connect an external speaker to the external rated at 10 watts. speaker jack on the rear panel.
  • Page 16: Pa (Public Address)

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:15 PM Page 24 Operation Operation PA (Public PA (Public Address) Address) Note Speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 watts. Note The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback.
  • Page 17: Home And Office Set-Up

    Mobile Set-Up For temporary mobile operation you may want to purchase an optional cigarette lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a mag- netic mount antenna allow you to “install” your transceiver quickly for temporary use. Connect the red (+) and black (-) leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack.
  • Page 18: How Your Cb Can Serve You

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:15 PM Page 28 How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Local Laws or Regulations Local Laws or • Warn of traffic problems • Provide weather and road data Regulations • Provide help in an emergenc y THE USE OF THIS CB PRODUCT INVO LV E S •...
  • Page 19: Cb 10-Codes

    29 UK-English.qx 6/22/99 12:15 PM Page 30 How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Code Meaning CB 10-Codes 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.
  • Page 20: Frequency Ranges

    29 UK LTD ST Specifications The CO B RA UK 29 LTD ST tra n s ce i ver re p re s e nts one of the most adva n ced FM two - way radios used.This unit fe at u res adva n ced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circ u i t ry prov i d- GENERAL ing co m p l e te cove rage of all 40 CEPT and 40 UK FM CB channels.
  • Page 21: Accessories

    CS 100 For in-vehicle use CS 300 For in-vehicle use CS 500 You Can Find These High-quality Accessories At Your Local Cobra CB Dealer Replacement Dynamic 39” Full Range Base Load, 44” Full Range, Centre Load, Microphone Magnetic Mount Antenna...

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