User manual COBRA 29LTD HD LE

[. . . ] 29 LTD HD LE The CB Story The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established by law 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. ) 1 Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LTD HD LE Edition 2 FCC Regulations FCC regulations permit only "transmissions" (one party to another) rather than "broadcasts" (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is "broadcasting. " CB Radio 3 FCC Warnings All transmitter adjustments other than those supplied by the manufacturer as front panel operating controls, must be made by, or under the supervision of, the holder of an FCC-issued general Radio-Telephone Operator's License. [. . . ] Note The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback. Note Activity on the CB channel will be heard through the PA speaker. Adjust volume control to a normal listening level. Operation PA (Public Address) 1 Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack on the rear panel. 3 Push and hold microphone button and speak in a normal voice. Your voice will now transmit on the PA speaker. 2 Set CB/PA switch to PA position. 4 Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control. 24 25 Home And Office Set-Up Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current) To operate your transceiver from home or office you will need a 13. 8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed base station antenna. Temporary Mobile Set-Up 2 Plug power cable into back of unit marked "Power" Be sure to observe polarity markings. Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna. Warning!Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120 vac. Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 773. 889. 3087. 3 Temporary Mobile Operation For temporary mobile operation you may want to purchase an optional automobile power adapter from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly "install" your transceiver for temporary use. Temporary Mobile Set-Up 1 Simply connect the red (+) and black (-) leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack. 26 27 How Your CB Can Serve You · · · · · · · · · Warn of traffic problems Provide weather and road data Provide help in event of an emergency Provide direct contact with home or office Assist police by reporting erratic drivers Get "local information" to find destination Communicate with family and friends Suggest spots to eat and sleep Keep you alert while traveling How Your CB Can Serve You The FCC gives these examples of permitted and prohibited messages for channel 9. These are only guidelines and not all-inclusive: Permitted Yes No Yes No Yes Example Message "Tornado sighted six miles north of town. " "Post number 10. No tornado sighted. " "Out of gas on I-95 at mile marker 211. " "Out of gas in my driveway. " "Four car accident on I-94 at Exit 11. Send police and ambulance. " "Traffic moving smoothly on I-94. " "Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning. Bring sailboat into port. " "Attention motorists. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches. " "Fire in building at 539 Main, Evanston. " "Halloween patrol number 3. All quiet. " A Few Rules You Should Know A Few Rules You Should Know A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with another station. A one minute break is required to let others use the channel. You cannot blast others off the air by use of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas. You cannot use CB to promote illegal activities. Selling of merchandise and/or services is prohibited. No Yes Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected. CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you should request a "REACT BASE" and provide the CB distress data (called CLIP): C L I P all Sign ocation njuries roblem Identify yourself. Yes No Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. [. . . ] All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 54" Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG A2000 $28. 95 Replacement Microphone Bracket For in vehicle use 741-080-9-001 $0. 45 Replacement DC Power Cord For in vehicle use 426-002-N-001 $7. 50 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www. cobra. com nty Replacement Mounting Bracket For in vehicle use 251-353-9-001 $4. 50 Replacement Thumb Screws For in vehicle use 634-081-9-001 $0. 60 21" Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG A1000 $28. 95 38" Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG A1500 $28. 95 4 Pin Premium NoiseCancelling Microphone HG M84 $74. 95 4 Pin Premium NoiseCancelling Microphone Wood Grain HG M84W $74. 95 34 35 Optional Accessories 5 Pin Premium NoiseCancelling Microphone HG M85 $74. 95 4 Pin Replacement Dynamic Microphone HG M73 $19. 95 Power Microphone HG M75 $25. 95 4 Pin Noise Canceling Microphone HG M77 $30. 95 Dynamic External Speaker HG S100 $21. 95 Noise Canceling External Speaker HG S300 $28. 95 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra CB Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. Order by phone Call 773. 889. 3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a. m. -6 p. m. [. . . ]