Cobra Harley-Davidson 29 LX HD LE Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra Harley-Davidson 29 LX HD LE Operating Instructions Manual

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Product Service and Support
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE CONTACT COBRA
FIRST...do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Cobra will vary
depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the latest contact
information, please go to www.cobra.com/support
For products purchased in the U.S.A. you may also call 1-800-262-7212 (1-800-COBRA-12).
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A., if your product should require factory service, please go
to www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions for returning your product to the Cobra
Factory Service Department for service.
FCC and IC Regulations
FCC and IC Information For Users
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS 210. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-
ant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio-
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cobra Electronics Corp. could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
IC Statement and Warning (Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Trademark Statement and Prop 65
Cobra®, Dynamike®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
29LXHDLE_MANL.indd 42-44
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
29 LX HD LE
Operating Instructions for your
Cobra 29 LX HD LE
Limited Edition
©2014 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-1001-P Version A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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
COBRA 29 LX
HARLEY DAVIDSON
FCC regulations permit only "transmissions"
LIMITED EDITION
(one party to another) rather than "broadcasts"
(to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not
allowed on CB Channels because that is "broad-
casting."
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FCC Warnings
All transmitter adjustments other than those
supplied by the manufacturer as front panel
cb tranceiver
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, regu-
lar diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with
parts other than those recommended by Cobra,
may cause violation of the technical regulations
of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type
5
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
29 LX HD LE
Operating Instructions for your
You should read and understand Part 95 (included
Cobra 29 LX HD LE
Limited Edition
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 LX HD LE
©2014 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-1001-P Version A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
1.
CB transceiver
6
2.
Microphone
3
Transceiver bracket
4.
Microphone bracket
A1
The CB Story
5.
Operating Manual
6.
DC power cord
7.
FCC rules (not shown)
8.
Certificate of Authenticity
(not shown)
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  • Page 1 For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE CONTACT COBRA and was established by law in 1949. The Class D FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Cobra will vary Cobra 29 LX HD LE depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product.
  • Page 2: Our Thanks To You

    Our Thanks to You Optional Accessories Front Side Ordering From U.S.A. 4-Pin Microphone Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX HD LE Connector Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. Limited Edition CB Radio. Properly used, this For Credit Card Orders...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX HD LE Contents Features ......................1 Features of This Product The CB Story ....................A1 FCC Regulations • Selectable 4-Color LCD Display FCC Warnings • 10 Weather Channels Included Accessories Controls &...
  • Page 4: Location

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, PA.SP. EXT.SP. – visually check the vehicle’s POWER 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).
  • Page 6: Cb Antenna

    773.889.3087 and speak to a Cobra representative. Even though the Cobra 29 LX HD LE has an auto- Note matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition Because many newer trucks...
  • Page 7: Setting Channel Selector

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Setting Channel Setting Channel Selector NB/ANL Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro- NB/ANL phone are connected to their proper connectors S/RF S/RF before starting. 5 7 9 Note +30dB...
  • Page 8: Calibrate For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing PUSH & SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality HOLD of the coaxial cable and all RF connections.
  • Page 9: To Receive

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Calibrate for Selecting A Selecting A Channel SWR continued Channel NB/ANL S/RF 5 7 9 +30dB 5 7 9 +30dB SWR/CAL DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELT Note DYNAMIKE When switched to SWR mode the meter reading should ideally be as far to the left as possible.
  • Page 10: To Transmit

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Setting To Transmit Setting Dynamike® To Transmit ® Dynamike This controls the microphone sensitivity (outgoing audio level). Caution! NB/ANL Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before S/RF transmitting.
  • Page 11: Menu Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Radio Check Radio Check Mode Menu Mode Menu Mode Mode Allows testing of important radio functions. Used to program special features. Menu/Enter knob is used to move cursor to desired feature Test 1- Battery Level: Confirms that battery Note Note...
  • Page 12: Setting Display Color Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation NB/ANL CH 9/ SCAN Setting Display Setting Setting Display Color Mode Setting Brightness Mode MEM SCAN S/RF Color Mode Brightness Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set Brightness 5 7 9 +30dB SWR/CAL WX ! Mode...
  • Page 13: Weather Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Weather Weather Weather Alert Weather Alert Scan Information Channels What You Should Know About Weather The unit will continually scan all 10 WX channels for 1050 Hz tone. If the tone is detected the unit will If threatening weather is nearby, the National Note What is Weather Radio?
  • Page 14: Weather Alert Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Setting Weather Alert Mode Key Tones Key Tones Mode On and Off Weather Alert Mode Mode Turns WX Alert On/Off. Default is Off. Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set WX Alert. to Set Key Tones.
  • Page 15: Nb-Anl/Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Program Memory Program Memory Channels NB-ANL/OFF NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Channels Noise Limiter) Button (Noise Blanker / Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan Note Automatic Noise button. Memory icon will appear. Select second channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button The radio should be Limiter) Button...
  • Page 16: Scan/Memory Scan

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Operation Setting Squelch Scan CB Setting Squelch Scan CB Channels Channels To scan all 40 CB channels, the unit must be Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals. Gate closed squelched. Press and release Scan/Mem Scan button once.
  • Page 17: Setting Squelch

    This is the nected. See accessory page 41. DSS setting. Note Connect an external speaker to the external Cobra external speakers are speaker jack on the rear panel. S/RF Meter S/RF Meter rated at 10 watts.
  • Page 18: Pa (Public Address)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 19: 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 1.773.889.3087. “install” your transceiver for temporary use.
  • Page 20: How Your Cb Can Serve You

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 •...
  • Page 21: Cb 10 Codes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How Your CB Can Serve You Code Meaning 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 22: Frequency Ranges

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Frequency Ranges 29 LX HD LE Specifications The Cobra 29 LX HD LE transceiver represents one GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH of the most ad vanced AM two-way radios used as FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ...
  • Page 23: Optional Accessories

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Limited Two Year Warranty Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 38.

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