Cobra 29 WX NW BT Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra 29 WX NW BT Operating Instructions Manual

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If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087
"If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair."
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow-
ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction
or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.
2. Send the entire product.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned.
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5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First
Class Mail: to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500
W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.
6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for
assistance.
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29 WX NW BT
Operating Instructions
for your Cobra 29 WX NW BT
CB Radio
©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-532-P-001 Version A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
The CB Story
The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave
broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands,
and was established by law in 1949. The Class D
2
two-way communications service was opened in
1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band
1
and Class C remote control frequencies.)
FCC Regulations
29 WX NW
SWR
2
3
CAL
S / R F
N B /
C H 1 9
C B
CB
A N L
RF
RF
RX/TX
ANT
S W R
A N L
C H 9
WX
SIG 1
3
5 7 9
+30dB
PA
W X
C A L
O F F
N O R
FCC regulations permit only "transmissions"
V O L
S Q L
DYNA
DIM
RF GAIN
WEATHER
T BACK
SWR CAL
3
4
2
5
1
6
(one party to another) rather than "broadcasts"
7
O F F
M I N
M A X
M I N
M A X
(to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not
allowed on CB Channels because that is "broad-
casting."
3
FCC Warnings
All transmitter adjustments other than those
supplied by the manufacturer as front panel
operating controls, must be made by, or under
the supervision of, the holder of an FCC-issued
4
General Radio-Telephone Operator's License.
Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular
cb tranceiver
diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with
parts other than those recommended by Cobra,
may cause violation of the technical regulations
5
of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
You should read and understand Part 95 (included
with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations,
before operating your Cobra radio, even though
the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an oper-
ator's license.
What's Included with Your 29 WX NW BT
1.
CB transceiver
6
2.
Microphone
3.
External Bluetooth
4.
Transceiver bracket
5.
Microphone bracket
Downloaded from www.cbradio.nl
6.
Operating Manual
7.
DC power cord
®
Mic
8.
FCC rules
(not shown)

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  • Page 1 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 2: Our Thanks To You

    Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You 6-Pin Microphone Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 WX NW BT Connector CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will Power On/Off, Volume Main Icons give you many years of reliable service.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CB Antenna..................6 • Heavy-Duty Dynamic Marine Installation .................6 Ignition Noise Interference ............7 Microphone Operating Your 29 WX NW BT Turning On Your CB................8 • Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output Setting Channel Selector .............9 Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)......10 •...
  • Page 4: 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 5 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.
  • Page 6: Antennas

    773.889.3087 and speak to a Cobra representative. Even though the Cobra 29 WX NW BT has an Note automatic noise limiter, in some installations igni- Because many newer trucks...
  • Page 7: Setting Channel Selector

    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. 29 WX NW N B / C H 1 9 A N L RX/TX A N L C H 9...
  • Page 8: Calibrate For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)

    Operation Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the PUSH & Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. HOLD This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti- mum performance.
  • Page 9: To Receive

    Operation Operation Selecting A Channel Selecting A Channel 29 WX N S / R F N B / A N L S W R A N L SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB 29 WX NW C A L O F F N B / C H 1 9 Note...
  • Page 10 If pairing is lost while the 29 WX NW BT power is On, press and hold but will be fully functional the BT Button for four seconds to re-pair with the cell phone.
  • Page 11: Nb-Anl/Anl/Off

    Operation Operation NB-ANL/ANL/ NB-ANL/ANL/OFF (Noise RF Gain Control RF Gain Control Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch OFF (Noise The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in Blanker/ strong or weak signal areas. Automatic Noise Limiter) 29 WX NW 29 WX NW S / R F N B / Switch...
  • Page 12: Dimmer Switch

    Operation Operation Dimmer Switch Dimmer Switch Gate open 29 WX NW S / R F N B / C H 1 9 STRONG SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS A N L RX/TX A N L C H 9 S W R SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB...
  • Page 13: To Transmit

    Operation Operation To Transmit To Transmit Transmit Transmit 29 WX NW Caution! PUSH & S / R F N B / C H 1 9 A N L RX/TX A N L C H 9 Be sure the antenna is properly S W R HOLD SIG 1...
  • Page 14: Rf Meter

    M I N M A X M I N M A X Note S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the Connect an external speaker to the external Cobra external speakers are S/RF position. speaker jack on the rear panel. rated at 10 watts.
  • Page 15: 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 16: Weather Channels

    29 WX NW S / R F N B / C H 1 9 Your 29 WX NW BT has a special auto squelch cir- A N L RX/TX Service Office, or write to: S W R A N L...
  • Page 17: Home And Office Set-Up

    Mobile Set-Up 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 mag- Cobra Customer Service netic mount antenna allow you to quickly “install” 1.773.889.3087.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Cb 10 Codes

    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. These codes 10-33 Emergency traffic provide quick and easy communication, especially...
  • Page 20: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges 29 WX NW BT Specifications The COBRA 29 WX NW BT transceiver represents GENERAL CHANNELS ......CB - 40 CH...
  • Page 21: 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 22 Optional Accessories Notes Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,...

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