Cobra 19 DX IV Camo User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Our Thanks, The CB Story,
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 19 DX IV CAMO CB Radio
Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product will give
you many years of reliable service.
The Citizens Band 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.)
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand
its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further
assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
and Customer Assistance
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
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Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-898-P
Version A
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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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Introduction
Assistance
Warranty
Customer
Assistance
Product Features
Introduction
Product Features and
FCC Regulations
Optional Accessories and
Ordering Info
Customer Service
Product Features
Channel 9/
NOR/Channel 19
Button
Microphone
Connector
Volume Knob
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CB/PA
Button
On-Off/
TX Indicator
Icon
S/RF
Power Meter
RF Gain Knob
Antenna
Connector
Squelch/
Address Jack
LCD Channel
Display
Selector Knob
Public
Channel
External
Speaker Jack
Power Connection
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Product Features
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Features
• 40 CB Radio
Channels
• Instant
Channels 9/19
NOR
• PA System
Microphone Connector Detail
Talk
Button
Shield
• Compact
Size
• Dynamic
Microphone
RX
TX
• Nine Foot
Optional Accessories
You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at
your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order
directly from Cobra.
Ordering from U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For credit card orders, complete and return this order
form to fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1
from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through Friday.
Make check or money order payable to:
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA
To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com
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Microphone
Cord
Audio
• Front Panel
Microphone
Connector
• RF Gain
FCC Regulations
FCC Regulations
FCC regulations permit only “transmission” (one-party to another) rather than
“broadcast” (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB channels
because that is “broadcasting”.
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.
Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular di odes or other parts of a unique
nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra, may cause violation of
the tech ni cal regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance
requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
You should read and understand Part 95 (included with this unit) of the FCC Rules
and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer
requires you to obtain an operator’s license.
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Introduction
Assistance
Warranty
Contents
Introduction
Our Thanks to You .................................................................................... A1
The Citizens Band Story ............................................................................ A1
Customer Assistance ................................................................................ A1
Product Features....................................................................................... A2
FCC Regulations ....................................................................................... A3
Warnings .................................................................................................... 2
Included in this Package ............................................................................. 2
Installation and Start-Up
Mounting and Connections ......................................................................... 3
Operating Your Mobile Radio
Operation .................................................................................................... 4
Antenna Connector ................................................................................. 4
External Speaker .................................................................................... 4
Public Address (PA) ................................................................................ 4
Power .................................................................................................... 4
Turning on Your Mobile Radio ................................................................ 5
CB Antenna ............................................................................................ 5
Microphone Connector ........................................................................... 5
Squelch .................................................................................................. 6
RF Gain .................................................................................................. 6
Selecting a Channel ............................................................................... 7
Channel 9/NOR/Channel 19 .................................................................... 7
CB/PA ..................................................................................................... 7
S/RF Power Meter .................................................................................. 7
TX Indicator LED ..................................................................................... 7
Ignition Noise Interference ...................................................................... 8
Temporary Mobile Operation .................................................................. 8
Operating Procedure to Receive ............................................................. 9
Operating Procedure to Transmit ............................................................ 9
Maintenance/Adjustment .......................................................................... 10
Frequency Ranges .................................................................................... 11
Specifications ........................................................................................... 12
Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty ....................................................................... 13
Customer Assistance
Product Service ........................................................................................ 14
Accessories .............................................................................................. 16
Optional Accessories and Ordering Info .................................................... 17
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Assistance
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Assistance
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Customer
Assistance
CB Tranceiver
Intro Operation Customer
Main Icons
Secondary Icons
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Warranty
Customer
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Warnings and
Included in this Package
Introduction
Installation and Start-Up
Mounting and Connections
Warnings
REPLACEMENT WARNING
Replacement or substitution of certain parts with re place ments 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 those 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 prop er ly installed.
A FEW RULES THAT SHOULD BE OBEYED
1. 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.
2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpowering them with illegally amplified
transmitter power or illegally high antennas.
3. You are not allowed to use CB to promote illegal activities.
4. You are not allowed to use profanity.
5. You may not play music in your CB.
6. You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or pro fes sion al service.
CHANNEL 9 EMERGENCY MESSAGES
Use Channel 9 for emergency mes sag es only. The FCC gives the following examples
of permitted and pro hib it ed 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.”
Included in this Package
You should find all of the following items in this package:
CB Transceiver Microphone Transceiver Bracket
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Mounting and Connections
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Select a location for the transceiver and microphone bracket that is con ve nient for
operation. In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted to the underneath of the
dash panel, with the microphone bracket beside it.
Transceiver Bracket
A universal mounting bracket is supplied along with self tapping screws and star washers. The transceiver is held in the
universal mounting bracket by two thumb screws, permitting
adjustment at the most con ve nient angle.
To mount and connect your transceiver:
1. Hold the radio with mounting bracket in the exact
location desired. Remove the mounting bracket
Antenna Connector
and use it as a template to mark the location for
the mounting screws.
2. Drill necessary holes and secure mounting
bracket in lo ca tion.
3. Connect the antenna cable plug to the re cep ta cle
marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.
4. Connect the red lead of the DC power cord
to an accessory 12 volt fuse.
Fuse Connection
5. Connect the black lead to the negative side
of the au to mo bile. This is usually the chassis.
Any con ve nient location with good electrical
contact (remove paint) may be used.
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NOTE
Before installing the CB radio, visually check the ve hi-
cle battery connections to determine which battery
Microphone Connector
ter mi nal, positive or negative (positive is the larger of
the two) is grounded to the engine block (or chassis).
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Microphone Bracket
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6. Mount the microphone bracket on right side
of the transceiver or near it using two screws supplied.
When mount ing in an automobile,
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place the bracket under the dash so the
microphone is readily accessible.
7. Attach the four pin microphone cable to receptacle
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on front of unit and install unit in bracket securely.
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