Cobra HH 50 WX ST Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra HH 50 WX ST Operating Instructions Manual

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50 WX ST
HH
Operating Instructions
for your Cobra HH 50 WX ST
Citizens Band
2-Way Handheld
CB Radio
© 2017 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-1088-P-001 Version D
The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and
10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established by law
1
in 1949. The Class D two-way communications service was
opened in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and
Class C remote control frequencies.)
What's Included with Your HH 50 WX ST
1.
High Efficiency Antenna
2.
Removable Belt Clip
3.
Wrist Strap
4.
12 Volt Cigarette Lighter Plug & Charge Adapter
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5.
Operating Manual
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  • Page 1 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 2: Our Thanks To You

    Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You BNC Antenna Connector Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 50 WX ST handheld CB. Properly used, this Cobra product Squelch Control will give you many years of reliable service. Cobra Customer Service...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Included Accessories Controls & Indicators ..........A2 Our Thanks to You .............A3 SoundTracker® System Customer Support Features of This Product Operating Your HH 50 WX ST • 40 CB Channels Antenna ...............2 Battery Installation ..........3 • 10 Weather Channels Belt Clip ...............3 Turning on Your CB ..........4...
  • Page 4: Antenna

    (See Accessory Page 35). down The HH 50 WX ST requires 9 “AA” alkaline or NiMH batteries rated at 1000 mAh (not included with the unit). When the batteries are low or...
  • Page 5: Setting Squelch

    Make sure the antenna is installed on the radio. Note SQUELCH VOLUME When you turn on the HH 50 WX ST , a series of tones will be heard and the icons will SQUELCH VOLUME briefly appear on the LCD SQUELCH VOLUME display.
  • Page 6: Lcd Display

    Note incoming signal When switching from one channel to another, squelch Displays the strength Cobra Electronics Corporation will need to be reset. See Setting HH50 WXST of the outgoing Production Graphics Squelch on pages 4 and 5.
  • Page 7: Transmit/Receive

    Note Release the PTT button to receive incoming Your HH50 WX ST is always transmissions. POWER Cobra Electronics Corporation ready to receive incoming signals when the PTT button is HH50 WXST The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be released.
  • Page 8: All Channel Scan

    To scan all 40 channels: Push CH 9/19 once for channel 9. Note Set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS). When an incoming transmission is received the HH 50 WX ST will stop scanning. Note SIGNAL SCAN 10 seconds after the incoming Pressing CHANNEL UP/...
  • Page 9: Dual Watch

    CB / WX SCAN 2 channels. PROG CB / WX SCAN The HH 50 WX ST display will switch between Note the selected channels. PUSH & At a later time you can recall HOLD your last preset DW channels by...
  • Page 10: Weather Channels

    PROG CB / WX SCAN Prod Note Your HH 50 WX ST has a Artwork special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your squelch To return to normal CB operation, push and control.
  • Page 11 Operation Operation Power Saver (HI/LOW) Power Saver (HI/LOW) Reduces the transmit power output to 1 watt to PWR SAVE extend the battery life. SIGNAL Note The battery life is increased PROG PROG CB / WX SCAN approximately 50% while in Power Saver Mode.
  • Page 12: Battery Capacity Level

    Battery Capacity Level Level While previous systems only “blanket out” or To monitor the remaining power level of the HH 50 WX ST battery: Check the battery icon bands. limit noise in higher sound frequencies, the Note revolutionary SoundTracker® System actually SoundTracker®...
  • Page 13: Soundtracker® System

    Operation Operation Testing Activating Activating SoundTracker® Testing SoundTracker® ® ® SoundTracker SoundTracker SIGNAL SIGNAL Note PROG CB / WX SCAN This engages the SoundTracker® system and Select any unused channel on your CB. PROG CB / WX SCAN reduces the incoming noise level.
  • Page 14 The SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear. RELEASE Notice the significant reduction in noise. To illuminate the display, push and release the light key. Cobra Electronics Corporation The light will remain on for about 10 seconds. HH50 WXST Production Graphics Top Callouts...
  • Page 15: Lock Key

    Lock Key In Vehicle Use In Vehicle Use Lock Key The HH 50 WX ST can be connected to your The purpose is to lock the front keys to avoid Note accidental actuation. cigarette lighter port with the provided adapter.
  • Page 16: How Your Cb Can Serve You

    How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Weather Channel A CB Radio Can: Weather Channel Messages Messages • Warn of traffic problems Local weather reports are provided by NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) • Provide weather and road data 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 17: Channel 9 Emergency Messages

    How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 Emergency Channel 9 Emergency Messages The FCC gives these examples of permitted and prohibited messages for channel 9. These are Messages 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies only guidelines and not all-inclusive: Be sure the antenna is properly connected.
  • Page 18: Cb 10 Codes

    How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes Code Meaning 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 19: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges 50 WX ST Specifications The COBRA HH 50 WX ST transceiver represents one GENERAL CHANNELS ....CB - 40 CH...
  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    Limited Two Year Warranty Optional Accessories COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Magnetic Mount CB/ COBRA CB Radios, and the com po nent parts thereof, will Weather Antenna be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period Allows greater of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase.
  • Page 21: Fcc

    FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement- (Required for all Part 15 devices) Antennas approved for use with HH50WXST: THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: Model Gain Impedance (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND HH-ANT -5 dBi 50Ω...

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