User manual COBRA 148 NW ST MOBILE CB

[. . . ] 148 NW ST manual 3. 3 6/15/99 3:11 PM Page 1 Contents Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The CB Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 FCC Regulations FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 SoundTrackerTM Customer Support Installation Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mounting and Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Antennas CB Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Marine Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating Your 148 NW ST Turning On Your CB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting Channel Selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 To Receive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 S-Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SoundTrackerTM System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Activating SoundTrackerTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NB, Off, (Noise Blanker/Limiter) Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dimmer Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 RF Gain Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting Squelch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 To Transmit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 RF Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 External Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 PA (Public Address). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Home And Office Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Temporary Mobile Set-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How Your CB Can Serve You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 A Few Rules You Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Channel 9 Emergency Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 CB 10 Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Frequency Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 148 NW ST Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 If You Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover How to Use Your Cobra 148 NW ST Features of This Product · 40 CB Radio Channels · 80 SSB Channels · SoundTracker TM System · Heavy-Duty Dynamic Microphone · Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output · 12 Watts SSB RF Power Output · Instant Channel 9 · Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone Connector · Switchable Noise Blanker · Adjustable Dynamike Boost · Tactile Controls · SWR Calibration Meter · RF Gain · 9 Ft Mic Cord · Illuminated Front Panel · Dimmer Control CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ! 1 148 NW ST manual 3. 3 6/15/99 3:11 PM Page 2 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. [. . . ] Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1. 773. 889. 3087. 1 4 Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control. Simply connect the red (+) and black (-) leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack. 24 25 148 NW ST manual 3. 3 6/15/99 3:12 PM Page 26 Temporary Mobile Set-Up 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 driving 2 Plug power cable into back of unit marked "Power" Be sure to observe polarity markings. Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna. 3 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. Temporary Mobile Set-Up Temporary Mobile Operation For temporary mobile operation you may want to purchase an optional cigarette lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly "install" your transceiver for temporary use. 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. 2. 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. Give details and help needed. Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 26 27 148 NW ST manual 3. 3 6/15/99 3:12 PM Page 28 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: How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for standard questions and answers. These codes provide quick and easy communication, especially in noisy areas. Following are some of the more common codes and meanings: Code 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 10-12 10-13 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 Meaning Receiving poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK, message received Relay message Busy, stand by Out of service, leaving In service, subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed standing by Talking too rapidly Visitors present Advise weather/roads Make pick up at Urgent business Anything for us?Return to base My location is Call by phone Report in person to Stand by Completed last assignment Can you contact Disregard last info Moving to channel Identify your station CB 10-Codes 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. " No Yes No Yes No 28 29 148 NW ST manual 3. 3 6/15/99 3:12 PM Page 30 How Your CB Can Serve You Code 10-29 10-30 10-33 10-34 10-35 10-36 10-37 10-38 10-39 10-41 10-42 10-43 10-44 10-45 10-50 10-60 10-62 10-63 10-64 10-65 10-67 10-70 10-71 10-77 10-81 10-82 10-85 10-91 10-93 10-94 10-99 Meaning Time is up for contact Does not conform to FCC rules Emergency traffic Trouble at this station Confidential information Correct time is Wrecker needed at Ambulance needed Message delivered Turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at Have a message for All units within range please repor t Break channel What is next message number?Use phone Net directed to Net clear Awaiting your next message/assignment All units comply Fire at Proceed, transmission in sequence Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for My address is Talk closer to mic Check my frequency on this channel Give me a long count Mission completed, all units secure Frequency Ranges The COBRA 148 NW ST transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. [. . . ] If you send the ori g i n a l re ceipt it cannot be re t u rn e d. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a ty ped or c l e a rly pri nt name and address of where the unit is to be re t u rn e d. Pack unit securely to preve nt damage in tra n s i t . [. . . ]