Cobra 25 NW ST Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Features...........................................................................................1
The CB Story
Controls & Indicators ................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You ......................................................................A3
Location.......................................................................................2
Mounting and Connection...................................................2
CB Antenna ................................................................................6
Marine Installation...................................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference ...................................................7
Operating Your 25 NW ST
Turning On Your CB .................................................................8
Setting Channel Selector.......................................................9
To Receive ...................................................................................10
Selecting a Channel ................................................................10
S-Meter.........................................................................................11
SoundTracker ™ System .........................................................12
Activating SoundTracker ™ ..................................................13
Dimmer Control........................................................................14
RF Gain Control.........................................................................14
Setting Squelch.........................................................................15
To Transmit .................................................................................17
Setting Dynamike ....................................................................18
Transmit .......................................................................................19
RF Meter ......................................................................................19
External Speaker.......................................................................20
PA (Public Address)..................................................................21
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch.............................23
NB, OFF (Noise Blanker) Switch...........................................23
Temporary Mobile Set-Up.....................................................24
Home And Office Set-Up.......................................................25
How Your CB Can Serve You...................................................27
A Few Rules You Should Know............................................27
Channel 9 Emergency Messages .......................................27
CB 10 Codes ...............................................................................29
Frequency Ranges......................................................................31
25 NW ST Specifications..........................................................32
Warranty Information ..............................................................33
Optional Accessories.................................................................34
How to Use Your
Cobra 25 NW ST
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• SoundTracker
System
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Noise Blanker
• Switchable Automatic
Noise Limiter
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• Illuminated Front Panel
• Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
• 9 ft. mic cord
CAUTION
!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
1
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CB Antenna ................6 Marine Installation..............6 • SoundTracker ™ System Ignition Noise Interference ...........7 Operating Your 25 NW ST • Heavy-Duty Dynamic Turning On Your CB ..............8 Microphone Setting Channel Selector............9 To Receive ...................10 • Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output Selecting a Channel ..............10...
  • Page 2: Installation

    – SERIAL NO.:806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger. COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL.60707 The transceiver is usually mounted to the under- side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it. Mounting and...
  • Page 3 Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s JUNE 98 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA PA.SP. EXT.SP. battery connection to deter- MADE IN CHINA – POWER 06135776 mine which terminal, positive NGINEERED PRODUCT OF TRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL.60707...
  • Page 4: Antennas

    Even though the Cobra 25 NW ST has an auto- ed to the chassis via a ground matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition DATE OF...
  • Page 5: Setting Channel Selector

    Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro- phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. 25 NW ST 25 NW ST M I N M A X M I N M A X...
  • Page 6: To Receive

    Operation To Receive S-Meter S-Meter To Receive Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving. 25 NW ST 25 N Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise the green RT/TX LED will be illiuminated. Selecting A Selecting A Channel Channel...
  • Page 7: Activating Soundtracker

    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 NW ST Note noise while leaving the signal intact in the recep- tion mode.
  • Page 8: Dimmer Control

    Operation Operation Setting Squelch Setting Squelch Dimmer Control Dimmer Control Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals. Gate closed 25 NW ST 25 NW ST STRONG SIGNALS SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB S Q L Note MEDIUM SIGNALS...
  • Page 9: To Transmit

    Operation Operation Gate set to Desired To Transmit To Transmit Squelch Setting (DSS) 25 NW ST SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB STRONG SIGNALS 25 NW ST Caution! Be sure the antenna is properly MEDIUM SIGNALS connected to the radio before transmitting.
  • Page 10: Setting Dynamike

    Setting Dynamike Transmit Transmit Dynamike This controls the microphone sensitivity (outgoing audio level). PUSH & HOLD 25 NW ST SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB O F F M I N M A X M I N M A X...
  • Page 11: External Speaker

    Note Connect an external speaker to the external Cobra external speakers are speaker jack on the rear panel. Note rated at 15 watts. 25 NW ST Activity on the CB channel...
  • Page 12: Anl (Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch

    Operation Operation ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) PUSH & Switch 25 NW ST HOLD SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB O F F M I N M A X When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise Limiter is activated.
  • Page 13: Temporary Mobile Set-Up

    (From 120V AC To operate your transceiver from home or office from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a mag- you will need a 13.8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a House Current) netic mount antenna allow you to quickly “install”...
  • Page 14: How Your Cb Can Serve You

    How Your CB Can Serve You • Warn of traffic problems • Provide weather and road data • Provide help in event of an emergency FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA PA.SP. EXT.SP. • Provide direct contact with home or office MADE IN CHINA –...
  • Page 15: Cb 10 Codes

    How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You The IC/FCC gives these examples of permitted CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes and prohibited messages for channel 9. These are Citizen Bands have adopted the “10-CODES” for only guidelines and not all-inclusive: standard questions and answers.
  • Page 16: Frequency Ranges

    How Your CB Can Serve You Frequency Ranges Code Meaning The COBRA 25 NW ST transceiver represents one 10-29 Time is up for contact of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as 10-30 Does not conform to IC/FCC rules a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service.
  • Page 17: 25 Nw St Specifications

    CHANNELS ..... . . CB - 40 CH COBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will FREQUENCY RANGE ....CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period FREQUENCY TOLERANCE .
  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local HG S300 Cobra® CB Dealer $39.95 If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra®. Send order, your name, address and method of payment. Order by phone: Call 514.683.1779 x 2264 Order by fax: 514.683.5307...
  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    M A X M I N M A X 25 NW ST Operating Instructions for your Cobra 25 NW ST CB Radio What’s Included with Your 25 NW ST CB transceiver DC power cord Microphone Transceiver bracket Microphone bracket Operating Manual...
  • Page 20 Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 25 NW ST CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. SoundTracker “Cuts noise coming in...strengthens signals going out.” This Patent pending technology dramatically improves transmission and reception of CB signals.

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