User manual COBRA 200GTLDX

[. . . ] Owner's Manual AMATEUR 10 METER MOBILE RADIO 200 GTL DX Nothing comes close to a Cobra® Printed in Philippines Part No. 480-217-P Version A English Introduction Our Thanks to You and FCC License Required · Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing a Cobra amateur mobile radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. FCC License Required The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that users of the frequencies on which this radio operates be licensed. See page 16 for licensing and other FCC information. · © 2005 Cobra® Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www. cobra. com A1 English Introduction Controls and Indicators · SWR / S/RF Dual 7 Segment Frequency Display Introduction Microphone and Features · Controls and Indicators Microphone Press-To-Talk Button (PTT) CW / FM / AM / USB / LSB Analog Meter Dim / SWR CAL Band A/B/C/D RX / TX Indicator Six Digit Frequency Display WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. [. . . ] 2. 5 000000 00 6 Digit Numeric Display Dual 7 Segment Display 6. 3. --- Band A / B / C / D This control selects the desired frequency band. Frequency Selector This detented control is a 360º multi-position switch used to increase or decrease the operating frequency in 5 or 10 kHz steps within the selected band. -+10 kHz When this button is in the out position, the operating frequency is increased or decreased by 5 kHz with each click of the frequency selector knob. When the button is in the in position, faster tuning is available because the operating frequency is increased or decreased by 10 kHz with each click of the frequency selector knob. 12 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 13 Your Mobile Radio Indicators and Microphone · Your Mobile Radio Operating to Receive and Transmit · Indicators Analog Meter The meter needle swings proportionally to the strength of the incoming signal or RF output power in receive or transmit modes. When used to tune the antenna or monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and RF electrical connections, the needle swings proportionally to the ratio of standing wave voltage and RF output. If there is any degradation in these, due to humidity, salt, spray, vibration or corrosion, the SWR meter reading will rise, thereby indicating that a problem exists. --RX / TX Indicator This indicator glows green when in receive mode and red when in transmit mode. Antenna Indicator This indicator glows red whenever the standing wave ratio is greater than 3 to 1. -- Operating to Receive To begin operating your radio: 1. Be sure the power source, microphone and antenna are properly connected. Turn the unit on by turning the volume knob clockwise and set the volume for a comfortable listening level. Set the CW / FM / AM / USB / LSB switch to the desired mode. Set the RF gain control fully clockwise for maximum RF gain. Listen to the background noise from the speaker, then turn the squelch ring slowly clockwise until the noise just disappears (no signal should be present). The receiver will remain quiet until a signal is actually received. Do not advance the control too far, or some of the weaker signals will not be heard. Select the desired frequency with the band and frequency selector knobs. Adjust other controls as desired. Microphone · The receive and transmit modes are controlled by the Press-To-Talk (PTT) switch on the microphone. Press the switch to transmit, release it to receive. When transmitting, hold the microphone two inches from the mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice. To substitute for the supplied low-impedance (500 ohm) dynamic microphone, see the alternate microphones and installation section on page 17. Operating to Transmit To transmit a signal: 1. Select the desired frequency for transmission if different from the one chosen to receive. [. . . ] Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit. If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio, it will either be repaired or exchanged. [. . . ]