User manual COBRA 18 WX ST II

[. . . ] How to Use Your Cobra 18WXST II Contents Features. A1 Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories . A3 Operating Your CB Mobile Radio Installation/Connection . Back Cover Features of This Product · 40 CB Radio Channels · 10 Weather Channels · SoundtrackerTMSystem · Instant Channel 19 and 9 · 40 Channel Scan · Dual Watch · Front Firing Speaker · Channel Saver Circuitry · Dynamic Microphone · 9 Foot Mic Cord · Front Panel Microphone Connector 1 Installation Operation Mounting and Connections Note The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumb screws, permitting adjustment at the most convenient angle. [. . . ] The unit requires very little current and therefore will not significantly discharge the vehicle battery. Even though this radio has an automatic noise limiter, in some installations ignition interference may be high enough to make good communications impossible. Consult your COBRA dealer or a 2-way radio technician for help in locating and correcting the source of severe noise. Temporary Mobile Operation For temporary mobile operation, you may want to purchase an additional cigarette lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly "install" your transceiver for temporary use. PA ANT EXT Temporary Mobile Operation Note Red and Orange wires are connected to positive side of socket center tip. Black wire is connected to negative side contacts. 13. 8V DC Note Radio resets to CH 9 when connected to cigarette lighter plug. 14 Operation Operating Procedure to Receive 1. The main power lead (red & orange wire) has a 2 amp 3AG type fuse in its holder. Use only the above specified type and size fuse for maximum protection. Failure to do so, will void the warranty. Make certain the microphone is properly plugged in. Make certain the antenna is properly assembled and connected. If you are unable to correct the problem, refer to the SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS at the end of this manual for the correct procedure for warranty and post-warranty service from COBRA. 16 Warning Replacement Warning Replacement or substitution of certain parts with replacements other than those recommended by Cobra may be a violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC rules, or of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of said rules. When making adjustments, be sure to re-read applicable portions of this instruction manual to make certain you are following correct procedure and that the radio was properly installed, etc. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for more than five minutes at a time without taking a one-minute break to give others a chance to use the channel. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpowering them with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegally high antennas. You can't use CB to promote illegal activities. You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or professional service. A Few Rules You Should Know Use Channel 9 For Emergency Messages Only The FCC gives the following examples of permitted and prohibited types of communications for use on Channel 9. These are guidelines and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Permitted: "A tornado sighted six miles of town. " Not Permitted : "This is observation post number 10. No tornado sighted. " Channel 9 Emergency Messages 17 Frequency Ranges Accessories The COBRA 18 WX ST II transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry providing complete coverage of all 40 CB channels and all 10 weather channels as shown below. Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 26. 965 26. 975 26. 985 27. 005 27. 015 27. 025 27. 035 27. 055 27. 065 27. 075 27. 085 27. 105 27. 115 27. 125 27. 135 27. 155 27. 165 27. 175 27. 185 27. 205 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 27. 215 27. 225 27. 255 27. 235 27. 245 27. 265 27. 275 27. 285 27. 295 27. 305 27. 315 27. 325 27. 335 27. 345 27. 355 27. 365 27. 375 27. 385 27. 395 27. 405 Weather Weather Freq. Channel In MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 162. 550 162. 400 162. 475 162. 425 162. 450 162. 500 162. 525 161. 650 161. 775 163. 275 18 Specifications Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS . CB - 40 CH WEATHER ­ 10CH FREQUENCY RANGE. CB - 26. 965 TO 27. 405 MHZ WEATHER ­ 161. 650 TO 163. 275 FREQUENCY TOLERANCE . [. . . ] Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 W. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. [. . . ]