User manual COBRA 18WXST

[. . . ] 18. WX. ST. MAN. ORIG. 9/19/97 2:54 PM Page 1 Operating Instructions for Your WITH INSTANT EMERGENCY CHANNEL 9 CITIZENS BAND 2-WAY MOBILE RADIO Model Welcome to the Cobra Family of 2-way communications. Cobra has dedicated over 30 years of research and development to the technology that made Cobra #1 in CB Radios. Please take some time to read this booklet. Although this CB is simple to operate, we want you to be aware of all the unique features your new CB Radio offers. WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular 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 Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules. [. . . ] A red indicator will illuminate when the SoundTracker system is engaged on your CB. Depressing this button provides instant access to emergency Channel 9. Channel 9 on display will flash to remind you that the function is activated. Depressing this button turns on the SoundTracker system in your radio. Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to controls, indicators and connectors as illustrated below: 6. 7. 10 9 11 8 7 6 8. 18 WX ST 9. 1 2 3 4 5 10. A. Allows for convenient removal of the microphone plug when storage is required. The microphone MUST be connected to the unit at all times when in use, for proper operation. Turn clockwise to turn power on and set the desired listening volume. This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal. For maximum receiver sensitivity, it is desired that the control be adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise or ambient background noise is eliminated. Adjust until the receiver noise disappears. This will require the incoming signal to be slightly stronger than average receiver noise. Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold level which a signal must overcome in order to be heard. Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise setting. 11. 2. 3. This is a ¥ Automatic Noise Limiter. to reducenon-switchable feature that is always "on" background noise. 3 18. WX. ST. MAN. ORIG. 9/19/97 2:54 PM Page 4 B. Rear Panel Operating Procedure to Receive 1. This female connector permits connection of the transmission line cable male connector to the transceiver. 1. Be sure that power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to the proper connectors before proceeding further. The weather switch should be in the "CB" position. Turn the radio ON by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL clockwise. Rotate SQUELCH CONTROL counterclockwise until incoming signal is heard. [. . . ] If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. [. . . ]