Cobra 29 NW Manual

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Contents
Features ..................................................................................................1
The CB Story .........................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ........................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You ..............................................................................A3
Customer Support
Installation
Location .............................................................................................2
Mounting and Connection .........................................................2
Antennas
CB Antenna.......................................................................................6
Marine Installation .........................................................................6
Operating Your 29 NW
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.........................14
Tone Hi/Nor.......................................................................................15
RF Gain Control................................................................................15
Dimmer Switch ................................................................................16
Setting Squelch ...............................................................................16
To Transmit........................................................................................18
Setting Dynamike...........................................................................18
Transmit..............................................................................................19
RF Meter .............................................................................................20
External Speaker .............................................................................21
PA (Public Address) ........................................................................22
Home And Office Set-Up .............................................................24
Temporary Mobile Set-Up ...........................................................25
How Your CB Can Serve You ...........................................................26
A Few Rules You Should Know ..................................................26
Channel 9 Emergency Messages..............................................26
CB 10 Codes......................................................................................28
Frequency Ranges..............................................................................30
29 NW Specifications ........................................................................31
Warranty Information.......................................................................32
Optional Accessories ..................................................................33-34
Order Form ............................................................................................35
If You Think You Need Service.....................................Back Cover
For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com)
8312 Sidbury Rd.; Wilmington, NC 28411 - (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281
How to Use Your
Cobra
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• SWR Calibration Meter
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Antenna Warning LED
• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• Illuminated Front Panel
• Dim Control
• RF Gain
• 9 ft. Mic Cord
For Sales Information Please
RoadTrucker Inc
(www.RoadTrucker.com)
8312 Sidbury Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28411
(800) 507-0482 / (910)
1
®
29 NW
Contact
686-4281

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    • Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output CB Antenna..................6 Marine Installation .................6 • SWR Calibration Meter Ignition Noise Interference ............7 Operating Your 29 NW • Instant Channel 19 and 9 Turning On Your CB................8 Setting Channel Selector .............9 • Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)......10...
  • Page 2 POWER 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 underside of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it. Mounting and...
  • Page 3 DC power cord to an accessory determine which terminal, 12 volt fuse. positive or negative, is 29 NW S / R F N B / grounded (positive is the larger Connect the black lead to the negative side...
  • Page 4: Ignition Noise Interference

    Cobra® representative. not significantly discharge the vehicle’s battery. Note Because many newer trucks Even though the Cobra® 29 NW has an automatic feature fiberglass door skins, noise limiter, in some installations ignition DATE OF FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD...
  • Page 5: Setting Channel Selector

    Turning On Setting Channel Selector Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. 29 NW LTD CLASSIC TONE C H 1 9 N B / A N L RX/TX ANT A N L...
  • Page 6: Calibrate For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)

    This calibration is critical in order to achieve optimum performance. Note Calibration must be made in an open area (never in a garage). 29 NW LTD CLASSIC TONE C H 1 9 N B / Vehicle doors must be closed.
  • Page 7: Selecting A Channel

    S-Meter S-Meter channels. Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving. To Receive To Receive 29 NW LTD CLASSIC TONE S / R F N B / C H 1 9 S / R F N B / A N L...
  • Page 8: Noise Limiter Switch)

    Noise Limiter) Switch This switch is used to shape the Audio Response OFF (Noise to the operators preference. Blanker/ Automatic Noise Limiter) 29 NW LTD C 29 NW LTD CLASSIC N B / S / R F Switch TONE A N L...
  • Page 9: Dimmer Switch

    29 NW LTD TONE STRONG SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS RX/TX ANT Note N O R 29 NW LTD CLASSIC The Dimmer controls the D I M M E R TONE MEDIUM SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS brightness of the front panel,...
  • Page 10: To Transmit

    Operation Operation To Transmit Transmit To Transmit Transmit 29 NW LTD CLASSIC Caution! TONE PUSH & C H 1 9 S / R F N B / A N L RX/TX ANT S W R A N L C H 9...
  • Page 11: Rf Meter

    This meter swings proportionately to the RF The external speaker jack is used for remote output (outgoing signal) while transmitting. receiver monitoring. Note 29 NW LTD CLASSIC The external speaker should TONE have 8-ohm impedance S / R F N B /...
  • Page 12: Pa (Public Address)

    – POWER handle at least 4.0 watts. SERIAL NO.:806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL.60707 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 13: 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 773.889.3087. “install” your transceiver for temporary use.
  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges 29 NW Specifications The COBRA® 29 NW transceiver represents GENERAL CHANNELS ......CB - 40 CH one of the most advanced AM two-way radios FREQUENCY RANGE.
  • Page 17: Limited Two Year Warranty

    You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra®'s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 18 HG S500 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 35. For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com)
  • Page 19: If You Think You Need Service

    Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra® factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned. diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra®,...
  • Page 20: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You The Cobra Electronics Corporation ™ Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® 29 NW CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra® product will 4-Pin Microphone line of quality products includes: Connector give you many years of reliable service.

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