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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The CB Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories . . . . . . A1
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Operating Your CB Mobile Radio
Installation/Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microphone Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Channel 9/19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CB/Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Activating Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
RX/TX Indicator LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Temporary Mobile Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operation to Receive/Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Frequency Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
If You Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
How to Use Your
Cobra 18WXST II
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Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 10 Weather Channels
• Soundtracker® System
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• 40 Channel Scan
• Dual Watch
• Front Firing Speaker
• Channel Saver Circuitry
• Dynamic Microphone
• 9 Foot Mic Cord
• Front Panel Microphone
Connector
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
How to Use Your Cobra 18WXST II Contents Features of This Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 •... -
Page 2: Mounting And Connections
Operation Installation Installation Operation Mounting and Mounting and Mounting and Connections 4 C onnect the red lead of DC power cord to an Connections accessory 12 volt fuse . Connections Select a location for the transceiver and micro- phone bracket that is con ve nient for operation . 5 C onnect the orange lead to a constant 12v fuse Note Note... -
Page 3: Microphone Connector
Note Squelch Squelch allow maximum power output . Cobra load edtype antenna This control is used to cut off or elim i nate receiver In mobile installations (cars, trucks, boats, etc . ) , models HGA 1000, HGA 1500, background noise in the absence of an incoming an antenna system that is non-directional should and HGA 2000 are highly rec... -
Page 4: Setting Squelch
Operation Operation Setting Setting Squelch 3. To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) Squelch turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming sig- you hear noise . Now turn the control clockwise nals . -
Page 5: Cb/Weather
Operation Operation Channel Dual Watch Set CB or WX Mode Dual Watch Selection Set on CB mode . Rotate channel knob clockwise This features allows the user to scan between two Note until desired channel is displayed . selected channels . The radio needs to be 1. -
Page 6: Soundtracker System
Operation Operation Soundtracker Activating Activating Soundtracker System Soundtracker 1. Press the SoundTracker button on the upper left side of front panel . A red indicator will The SoundTracker System reduces noise while illuminate when the SoundTracker system is leaving the signal intact in the reception mode . engaged . -
Page 7: S/Rf Powermeter
4 .0 watts . When the external RX indicator will light when in the receive mode . speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is TX indicator lights when in transmit mode . Cobra external speakers are automatically disconnected . rated 15 watts Power Power: This cable is permanently attached to the radio . -
Page 8: Ignition Noise Interference
1. Select the desired channel . Note from your COBRA dealer . This adapter and a mag- 2. The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the press-to-talk switch on netic mount antenna allow you to quickly “install”... -
Page 9: Maintenance
. The use of all solid state cir- by Cobra may be a violation of the technical cuitry and its light weight result in high reliabil- regulations of Part 95 of the FCC rules, or of Type ity . -
Page 10: Frequency Ranges
Specifications Frequency Ranges The COBRA 18 WX ST II transceiver represents one of the most ad vanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service . This unit Accessories Specifications features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry pro-... -
Page 11: Accessories
You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at Accessories Accessories your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 22. Dynamic Noise Canceling With Replacement Microphone Replacement Mounting Replacement Thumb Screws Talk Back External Speaker 21”... -
Page 12: Accessories Order Info
You must pay initial shipping charges required to ship the prod- 634-081-9-001 Replacement Thumb Screws uct for warranty service, but the return charges will be at COBRA’S 741-080-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty . - Page 13 Notes The Cobra line of quality products also includes: • CB Radios • microTALK® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors • Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems • HighGear® Accessories • CobraMarine® VHF Radios • Power Inverters • Accessories Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra...
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Page 14: If You Think You Need Service
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 . - Page 15 You should read and understand Part 95 (included with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, before oper- ating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an operator’s license . 18 WX ST II Operating Instructions for your What’s included with your CB Radio:...
- Page 16 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 18 WX ST II Microphone Connector. CB Radio Transceiver . Properly used, this Cobra Off/On/Volume. product will give you many years of reliable service . Cobra Customer Service Squelch.
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