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How to Use Your
Cobra 29 WX NW BT
Contents
Features ..................................................................................................1
The CB Story .........................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ........................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You ..............................................................................A3
SoundTracker
™
Customer Support
Installation
Location .............................................................................................2
Mounting and Connection .........................................................2
Antennas
CB Antenna.......................................................................................6
Marine Installation .........................................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference ............................................................7
Operating Your 29 WX NW 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
NB-ANL/ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.........................16
CB/WX Switch...................................................................................17
RF Gain Control................................................................................17
Dimmer Switch ................................................................................18
Setting Squelch ...............................................................................18
To Transmit........................................................................................20
..........................................................................20
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Transmit..............................................................................................21
RF Meter .............................................................................................22
External Speaker .............................................................................23
PA (Public Address) ........................................................................24
Weather Channels ..........................................................................26
Home And Office Set-Up .............................................................28
Temporary Mobile Set-Up ...........................................................29
How Your CB Can Serve You ...........................................................30
A Few Rules You Should Know ..................................................30
Channel 9 Emergency Messages..............................................30
Weather Channel Messages .......................................................31
CB 10 Codes......................................................................................32
Frequency Ranges..............................................................................34
29 WX NW BT Specifications..........................................................35
Warranty Information.......................................................................36
Optional Accessories ..................................................................37-38
Order Form ............................................................................................39
If You Need Service/Trademark Info.........................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• 7 Weather Channels
• Emergency Weather Alert
• Bluetooth® Connectivity
• 40 CB Radio Channels
®
• SoundTracker
System
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• 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
• Illuminated Front Panel
• Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
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
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  • Page 1: 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 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 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 3 Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s bat- tery connection to determine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (positive is the larger of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded Plug power cable into back of unit marked to the chassis.

  • Page 4: Features

    773.889.3087 and speak to a Cobra representative. Note Even though the Cobra 29 WX NW BT has an automatic noise limiter, in some installations igni- Because many newer trucks feature fiberglass door skins, tion interference may be high enough to make good communications impossible.
  • Page 5 Operation Operation Turning On Setting Channel Turning On Setting Channel Selector 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 6 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 7: Selecting A Channel

    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 8 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 9: Nb-Anl/Anl/Off

    Operation Operation NB-ANL/ANL/ NB-ANL/ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic RF Gain Control RF Gain Control OFF (Noise Noise Limiter) Switch 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 10: 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 S W R A N L C H 9 SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB...

  • Page 11: To Transmit

    Operation Operation To Transmit Transmit To Transmit Transmit 29 WX NW Caution! PUSH & S / R F N B / C H 1 9 A N L RX/TX S W R A N L C H 9 Be sure the antenna is properly SIG 1 5 7 9 +30dB...

  • Page 12: 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 speaker jack on the rear panel. S/RF position. rated at 10 watts.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 mag- Cobra Customer Service netic mount antenna allow you to quickly “install” 1.773.889.3087.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges 29 WX NW BT Specifications The COBRA 29 WX NW BT transceiver represents GENERAL CHANNELS ......CB - 40 CH...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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.,...

  • Page 21: If You Need Service/Trademark Info

    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 22 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.

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