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Cobra CB 92 How To Use Manual

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Features ..................................................................................................1
The CB Story .........................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ........................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You ..............................................................................A3
Customer Support
Location .............................................................................................2
Features of This Product
Mounting and Connection .........................................................2
CB Antenna.......................................................................................6
Marine Installation .........................................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference ............................................................7
Operating Your CB 92
Turning On Your CB........................................................................8
Setting Channel Selector .............................................................9
Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)..............................10
To Receive..........................................................................................13
Selecting a Channel.......................................................................14
S-Meter ...............................................................................................14
NB-ANL/ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.........................15
Bright/Dim Switch ..........................................................................16
RF Gain Control................................................................................17
Setting Delta-Tune .........................................................................18
Setting Squelch ...............................................................................18
To Transmit........................................................................................20
Setting Dynamike®.........................................................................20
Transmit..............................................................................................21
RF Meter .............................................................................................22
External Speaker .............................................................................23
PA (Public Address) ........................................................................24
Home And Office Set-Up .............................................................26
Temporary Mobile Set-Up ...........................................................27
How Your CB Can Serve You ...........................................................28
A Few Rules You Should Know ..................................................28
Channel 9 Emergency Messages..............................................28
CB 10 Codes......................................................................................30
Frequency Ranges..............................................................................32
Specifications ...................................................................................... 33
Warranty Information.......................................................................34
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CB 92
40 CB Radio Channels
Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
SWR Calibration Meter
Instant Channel 9
4-Pin Front Mount Microphone
Connector
Delta -Tune
Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker
Adjustable Dynamike® Boost
9 Ft. Mic Cord
RF Gain

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CB Antenna..................6 Marine Installation .................6 Heavy-Duty Dynamic Ignition Noise Interference ............7 Microphone Operating Your CB 92 Turning On Your CB................8 Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output Setting Channel Selector .............9 Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)......10 SWR Calibration Meter To Receive..................13...

  • Page 2: Installation

    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 underside of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it.
  • Page 3 Installation Installation Note Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left Plug power cable into back of unit marked on accidentally, and also “Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings. permits operating the unit without running the engine. Mount the microphone bracket on either side of Note...

  • Page 4: Antennas

    Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is CB Antenna normally limited by the presence of electrical Since the maximum allowable power output of noise. The primary source of noise in automobiles the transmitter is limited by the FCC, the antenna is from the alternator and ignition system.

  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. Select one of forty channels and adjust volume. The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob CB/PA button should be in the...

  • Page 6: Calibrate For Swr (Standing Wave Ratio)

    Operation Operation Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR (Standing SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. This calibration is critical in order to achieve optimum performance.

  • Page 7: To Receive

    Operation Operation To Receive To Receive Note The reading will be slightly higher on Channels 1 and 40 compared to Channel 20. While still holding down the mic button, set Note the S/RF SWR CAL switch to the SWR position, When switched to SWR position to read the SWR reading.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Channel

    Operation Operation Selecting A Selecting A Channel NB-ANL/ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic NB-ANL/ANL/ Channel Noise Limiter) Switch OFF (Noise Blanker/ Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch Note Switch to NORMAL to select desired channel. The RF noise blanker is very When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise effective in reducing repetitive S-Meter Limiter is activated.

  • Page 9: Bright/Dim Switch

    Operation Operation Bright/Dim Bright/Dim Switch RF Gain Control RF Gain Control Switch The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in strong or weak signal areas. Note The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in weak signal areas. Switch to BRT or DIM to control brightness of the channel indicator and multi-function meter for day or nighttime driving.

  • Page 10: Setting Delta-Tune

    Operation Operation Setting Setting Delta-Tune Gate open Delta-Tune Delta-Tune functions as a “fine tune” control enabling you to capture a more readable signal, as well as eliminate adjacent channel interference. Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate” allowing all signals in. Rotate Delta-Tune knob to the center position for optimum tuning.

  • Page 11: To Transmit

    Operation Operation To Transmit Transmit Transmit To Transmit Caution! Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, could cause damage to the transmitter. Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rules Select desired channel.

  • Page 12: Rf Meter

    Operation Operation External Speaker RF Meter RF Meter External Speaker This meter swings proportionately to the RF The external speaker jack is used for remote output (outgoing signal) while transmitting. receiver monitoring. Note The external speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4.0 watts.

  • Page 13: Pa (Public Address)

    Operation Operation PA (Public PA (Public Address) Address) 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: Home And Office Set-Up

    Home And Office Set-Up Temporary Mobile Set-Up Base Station Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) Operation (From 120V AC To operate your transceiver from home or office House Current) you will need a 13.8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed base station antenna.

  • Page 15: 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: Provide direct contact with home or office Assist police by reporting erratic drivers...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges Specifications The CB 92 transceiver represents GENERAL Channels ......CB - 40 CH one of the most ad vanced AM two-way radios used Frequency Range .

  • Page 18: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators 4-Pin Microphone Connector Power On/Off/Volume/ Squelch Control Dynamike® RF Gain Delta-Tune SWR CAL Channel Selector LED Channel Display ANT Indicator RX (Receive)/ TX (Transmit) LED Indicator Channel 9/ Normal Switch Dimmer Switch CB/PA Switch NB/ANL ANL Off Switch S/RF SWR CAL Switch Signal Strength Meter Microphone...

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