Cobra 29 LX BT CB, 29 LX BT Operating Instructions Manual

How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX BT

Contents

Features ..................................................................................................................1

The CB Story ..........................................................................................................A1

FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators .........................................................................................A2

Our Thanks to You ..............................................................................................A3

Customer Support

Installation

Location & Mounting/Connection ...........................................................2

Antennas

CB Antenna & Marine Installation ............................................................6

Ignition Noise Interference.............................................................................7

Operating Your 29 LX BT

Turning On Your CB ......................................................................................8

Setting Channel Selector.............................................................................9

Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio).............................................10

To Receive .........................................................................................................12

Selecting a Channel ......................................................................................13

S-Meter ...............................................................................................................13

To Transmit.......................................................................................................14

Setting Dynamike® ..............................................................................................15

Menu Mode ......................................................................................................16

Setting the Clock ............................................................................................17

Setting the Alarm .................................................................................................17

Setting the Count Down Timer .................................................................18

Key Tones Mode ...................................................................................................18

Radio Check Mode ...............................................................................................19

Setting Display Color Mode .......................................................................20

Setting Brightness Mode .............................................................................21

Setting Contrast Mode .......................................................................................21

Turn NightWatch Illumination On/Off ..........................................................21

Bluetooth Pairing .................................................................................................22

Turn Bluetooth Off .........................................................................................24

Weather Information ..........................................................................................25

Weather Channels .........................................................................................25

Weather Alert Mode ......................................................................................26

Setting Weather Alert Scan ........................................................................26

Setting Weather Auto Scan ........................................................................26

Software version/Factory Settings ..........................................................27

NB-ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter Switch) ......28

Setting Delta Tune .........................................................................................28

RF Gain Control ...............................................................................................28 .

Program Memory Channels .............................................................................29

Scan/Memory Scan ........................................................................................30

Scan Memory Channels ...............................................................................30

Scan CB Channels ..........................................................................................30

Dimmer Control ..............................................................................................30

Setting Squelch...............................................................................................31

S/RF Meter ........................................................................................................32

External Speaker .............................................................................................33

External Push-to-Talk Jack ..........................................................................33

External Mic Jack ............................................................................................33 .

Home And Office Set-Up ...................................................................................34

Temporary Mobile Set-Up ..........................................................................35

How Your CB Can Serve You ..........................................................................36

A Few Rules You Should Know .................................................................36

Channel 9 Emergency Messages ..............................................................36

CB 10 Codes .....................................................................................................38

Frequency Ranges ..............................................................................................40

29 LX BT Specifications ....................................................................................41

Warranty Information .......................................................................................42

Optional Accessories .........................................................................................43

If You Need Service/Trademark Info ........................................Back Cover

Features of This Product

• Selectable 4-Color LCD Display

• Advanced Bluetooth® Connectivity

• NightWatch® Illumination

• 10 Weather Channels

• Weather Scan

• Emergency Weather Alert

• 40 CB Radio Channels

• 40 Channel Scan

• Memory Channels

• Channel Frequency Read-Out

• Radio Check Diagnostic

• Clock/Timer/Alarm

• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone with Phone Function

• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output

• SWR Calibration Meter

• Instant Channel 19 and 9

• Front Panel 6-Pin Microphone
Connector

• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker

• Adjustable Dynamike Boost

• Tactile Controls

• 9 Ft Mic Cord

• Programmable Dimmer Control

• RF Gain

• USB Output

• External Push-To-Talk Jack

• External Microphone Jack

Bluetooth® Features

• Dual Point Bluetooth®

• Caller I.D.

• A2DP Audio Streaming

• Auto Phone Book Download

1

Installation

Installation

Location

32

Mounting and
Connection

Mounting and Connection

Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in

the exact desired location. If there is no inter­ference, remove the bracket and use it as a
template to mark the location for the mount­ing screws.

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.

The transceiver is usually mounted to the under­side of the dash with the microphone bracket
beside it.

Note

The transceiver is held in the
universal mounting bracket by
two thumbscrews which allow
for adjustment at a convenient
angle.

The bracket includes two self­tapping screws and star wash­ers. The mounting must be
mechanically strong, conve­niently located.

continued

Drill the holes and secure the bracket.

2

1

Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep-

tacle marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.

3

ANT

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Installation

54

Note

Before installing the CB radio,
visually check the vehicle’s
battery connection to deter­mine which terminal, positive
or negative, is grounded (pos­itive is the larger of the two)
to the engine block (or chas­sis). A negatively grounded
vehicle has its negative lead
grounded to the chassis.

Note

Connecting to an accessory fuse
prevents the unit from being left
on accidentally, and also per­mits operating the unit without
running the engine.

Note

In positive ground vehicles the
red wire goes to the chassis and
the black wire is connected to
the ignition switch.

Note

When connected to an acces­sory fuse, unit will self test
the emergency weather alert
automatically when ignition
is turned on. Turns itself on & off.

In a negative grounded vehicle, connect the

red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory
12 volt fuse.

Connect the black lead to the negative side

of the vehicle. This is usually the chassis. Any
convenient location with a good electrical
contact (remove paint) may be used.

4

5

Plug power cable into back of unit marked

“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.

Mount the microphone

bracket on either side
of the unit (driver’s left)
using two screws sup­plied. Bracket should be
placed under the dash
so microphone is readily
accessible.

6

7

Attach the microphone cable to receptacle on

front of unit and install unit in bracket securely.

8

ANT

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SWR/CAL

NB/ANL

VOL SQ DYNAMIK

ERF GAIN DELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR

CAL

OFF MIN

MI

NOFFMAX

ESC

MEM SCAN

S/RF

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

SIG

RF

+30dB

1

1.5

2

3

CAL

3

5

7

9

SWR

TX
RX

NB/ANL

MEMWX !

ANL

S/RF
SWR

CAL

R

CH 9/

19

CB/WX

DIM

SCAN

Installation

Note

If microphone is not
connected, audio will not
be heard at speaker.

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Ignition Noise Interference

Antennas

Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is
normally limited by the presence of electrical
noise. The primary source of noise in automo­biles is from the alternator and ignition system.
Typically, when signal level is adequate, the back­ground noise does not present a serious problem.
Also, when extremely low level signals are being
received, the transceiver may be operated with
the vehicle’s engine turned off. The unit requires
very little current and therefore will not signifi­cantly discharge the vehicle’s battery.

Even though the Cobra 29 LX BT has an auto­matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition
interference may be high enough to make good
communications impossible. Many possibilities
exist and variations between vehicles require
different solutions. Consult your Cobra dealer or
a 2-way radio technician for help in locating the
source of a severe noise.

CB Antenna

Since the maximum allowable power output of
the transmitter is limited by the FCC, the antenna
is critical in affecting transmission distance. Only a
properly matched antenna system will allow maxi­mum power output. Cobra loaded type antenna
models are highly recommended for most instal­lations. For models with Weather Feature (WX),

a Dual Band (Center Load/Base Load) antenna
is recommended. Consult your Cobra dealer for

further details, or call 773.889.3087 and speak to a
Cobra representative.

Marine Installation

The transceiver will not operate at maximum
efficiency in a boat without a ground plate,
(unless it has a steel hull). Before attempting
installation , consult your dealer for information
regarding an adequate grounding system and
prevention of electrolysis between fittings in the
hull and water.

CB Antenna

7

Note

For optimum performance in
passenger cars the ideal anten­na location is on the center of
the roof. Second choice is on the
center of the trunk.

Note

Because many newer trucks
feature fiberglass door skins,
the outside mirror must be
grounded to the chassis via a
ground strap, if the antenna is
mounted on the mirror bracket.

Note

3-way Combination Antennas
are also available which allow
operation of all three bands
(AM-FM & CB), using a single
antenna. However, this type
of antenna usually results in
less than normal transmit and
receive range when compared
to a standard-type “Single
Band” CB antenna. Call 773­889-3087 for further informa­tion.

6

1

A standard antenna connector is provided

on the transceiver for easy connection.

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Press the CB/WX button to change modes.

Operation

9

Operation

Turning On

Setting Channel
Selector

8

Turning On

Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro­phone are connected to their proper connectors
before starting.

Setting Channel Selector

1

F GAIN DELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR

CAL

ESC

MEM SCAN

E

N

T

E

R

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

2

Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to

turn unit on and adjust to a normal listening
level.

Select one of forty channels and adjust

volume. The selected channel (1 through

40) will be indicated by the readout directly
above the channel selector knob

3

SWR/CAL

NB/ANL

VOL SQ DYNAMIK

ER

F G

A

OFF MIN

MIN

S/RF

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

SIG

RF

+30dB

1

1.5

2

3

CAL

3

5

7

9

SWR

TX
RX

NB/ANL

MEMWX !

ANL

S/RF
SWR

CAL

R

Note

Press CB/WX to select CB or
weather channel modes.

SWR/CAL

NB/ANL

VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

OFF MIN

S/RF

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

SIG

RF

+30dB

1

1.5

2

3

CAL

3

5

7

9

SWR

TX
RX

NB/ANL

M

E

ANL

S/RF
SWR

CAL

R

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While holding mic

button adjust the
SWR CAL knob so
the meter swings
to the CAL mark on
the meter (located
on the right).

Operation

Operation

Calibrate For
SWR (Standing
Wave Ratio)

1110

continued

Note

Calibration must be made in an
open area (never in a garage).
Vehicle doors must be closed.
No one should be standing near
the antenna. (See your antenna
directions for more complete
information).

Note

The reading will be slightly
higher on Channels 1 and 40
compared to Channel 20.

Push and hold mic button.

Press SWR/CAL button to select CAL.

2

1

3

Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)

SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the
length of the antenna and to monitor the quality
of the coaxial cable and all RF connections.
This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti­mum performance.

PUSH &
HOLD

Select channel 20.

4

SQ DYNAMIK

ER

F GAIN

DELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR

CAL

MIN

MI

NOFF

MAX

ESC

MEM SCAN

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

SIG

RF

+30dB

1

1.5

2

3

CAL

3

5

7

9

SWR

RX

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

PA

F GAIN DELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR

CAL

MI

NO

FFMAX

ESC

MEM SCAN

N

T

E

R

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

R

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Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise.

The RX icon will be displayed.

Repeat the same steps two through five on

Channel 1 and 40. This will check SWR for all
channels.

The S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF

setting to read the meter.

6

Release the PTT button, press and release the

S/RF-SWR CAL button to the SWR position.
Then press the PTT button to read the SWR
reading.

5

Operation

13

Operation

12

1

Note

When switched to SWR
mode the meter reading
should ideally be as far to the
left as possible. Anything over
3 is not acceptable. A slight
antenna height adjustment
(higher or lower) may be
required. Repeat recalibration
steps.

S-Meter

S-Meter

Swings proportionately to strength of incoming
signal when receiving.

Unit should be in CB mode. Rotate channel
selector clockwise or counter-clockwise to select

desired channel.

1

Selecting A
Channel

Selecting A Channel

To Receive

1

To Receive

R

Calibrate for
SWR continued

R

DYNAMIK

ER

F GAIN DE

L

MIN

MI

NM

AX

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

IG

+30dB

1

3

5

7

9

RX

MEM

OL SQ DYNAMIKE

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

SIG

RF

+30dB

1

1.5

2

3

CAL

3

5

7

9

SWR

RX

S/RF

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PUSH &
HOLD

Setting Dynamike®

This controls the microphone sensitivity
(outgoing audio level).

To Transmit

15

To Transmit

14

Setting
Dynamike

®

Caution!

Be sure the antenna is properly
connected to the radio before
transmitting. Prolonged trans­mitting without an antenna,
or a poorly matched antenna,
could cause damage to the
transmitter.

Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rules
and Regulations included with
this unit before transmitting.

Operation

Operation

3

Select desired channel.

1

Initially, set fully clockwise so that maximum

voice volume is available. Dynamike may
have to be reduced in some conditions.

2

Transmit

Push and hold mic button to transmit.

Transmitter is now activated. When transmit­ting, hold the microphone two inches from
your mouth and speak in a clear, normal voice.
Release to receive.

SWR/CAL

NB/ANL

VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

OFF MIN

S/RF

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

SIG

RF

+30dB

1

1.5

2

3

CAL

3

5

7

9

SWR

TX

RX

NB/ANL

M

ANL

S/RF
SWR

CAL

Setting
TalkBack

Setting TalkBack

This control is used to adjust the desired amount
of modulation talk back is present at the speaker
during transmit.

At fully counter-clockwise position the TalkBack
is Off.

RF GAINDELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR

CAL

MI

NO

FFMAX

ESC

MEM SCAN

MEM WX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

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Operation

Operation

17

16

Menu Mode

Menu Mode

Used to program special features. Menu/Enter
knob is used to move cursor to desired feature
to program.

Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to navigate
menu levels.

Press Menu/Enter knob to select feature to be
programmed.

Note

Use Dim/Escape button to exit
from any routine back to CB
standby mode.

Setting the
Clock

Setting the Clock

Using the clock, alarm and countdown functions.
To set the clock, press Menu/Enter knob and

select Set Clock.

12:00 PM will appear in the display and the hours
will flash. Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to
select desired hour and press to set.

The minutes will then flash. Rotate Menu/Enter knob
again to select desired minutes and press to set.

Once the minutes are set, AM or PM will then
flash. Rotate Menu/Enter knob again to select AM
or PM and press to set or scroll down to EXIT and
press to return to main menu.

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX

DIM

SCAN

SETTING
BLUETOOTH
EXIT

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

PA

SET CLOCK
ALARM CLOCK
SET COUNT DOWN

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

PA

KEY TONES
WX ALERT
WX ALERT SCAN

Level 1: Level 2:

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

PA

WX AUTO SCAN
DISPLAY COLOR
BRIGHTNESS

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX

DIM

SCAN

NW LIGHTING
CONTRAST
RADIO CHECK

Level 3: Level 4:

Level 5:

Note

Normal display will appear if
clock has not yet been set.

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

SET CLOCK
ALARM CLOCK
SET COUNT DOWN

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

SET AM-PM
11:30 PM
EXIT

Note

Use Dim/Escape button to exit
from any routine back to CB
standby mode.

Setting the
Alarm

Setting the Alarm

Your 29 LX can be utilized as an alarm clock.
To set the alarm, press Menu/Enter knob and
select Set Alarm.

Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to select Set
Alarm Time. Follow instructions above for setting
the alarm time and AM or PM.

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

SET CLOCK
ALARM CLOCK
SET COUNT DOWN

Note

The radio should be connected
to a constant 12V source to
maintain the time when the
radio is turned off.

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Setting the Count Down Timer

To set the count down timer, press Menu/Enter
knob and select Set Count Down.

Follow instructions in Setting the Clock section
(page 17) to set count down hour and
minutes. Once desired count down time is
selected, press Menu/Enter knob again to set
and return to the standby menu.

Radio Check
Mode

Radio Check Mode

Allows testing of important radio functions.
Test 1- Battery Level: Confirms that battery

voltage level is between 10.8 V to 15.8 V. If in that
range, it is “PASS”. Outside of that range, either
FAIL LOW” or “FAIL HIGH” will be displayed. Press
Menu/Enter knob to advance to next test.

Note

Press Dim/Escape button to
return to CB standby mode.
If 10 seconds pass or if Enter
button pressed, unit goes to
2nd test.

Test 2- RF Power Output: Confirms 3.3 to 4 Watt
output level. Once Push-to-Talk button is pressed,
Pass or Fail will be displayed if level is outside limits.

Note

Press Dim/Escape button to
return to CB standby mode. If
10 seconds pass or if Enter button
pressed, go to 3rd test.

Note

Press Push-To-Talk within 10
seconds or unit will go to the
next test.

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

RF POWER OUTPUT
PASS

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

RF POWER OUTPUT

FAIL

Note

Press Dim/Escape button to
return to CB standby mode.
If 10 seconds pass or if Enter
button pressed, testing is
complete. Unit will return to
CB Standby mode.

Test 3- Antenna Mismatch Warning: Press
Push-to-Talk button to check antenna/radio for

proper matching.

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

ANTENNA
PASS

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/WX /

DIM

SCAN

ANTENNA
FAIL

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

Operation

19

18

Operation

Key Tones
Mode

Key Tones Mode On and Off

Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise
to Set Key Tones. Press Menu/Enter to set Key
Tones On/Off.

Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and
exit to main menu.

ESC

MEM SCAN

TX

RX

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

SET KEY TONES
ON
OFF

Note

Press Dim/Escape
button to return to CB mode.

Setting the
Alarm continued

Once alarm settings are complete, rotate Menu/Enter
knob clockwise to Set Snooze and press to select.

Enter desired snooze time (from 1 to 60 minutes).
Select Enter to exit, return to Set Snooze or Alarm
Length. Select Alarm Length to set alarm duration
(from 10 to 300 seconds). Pressing Menu/Enter
knob returns unit to exit, Set Snooze or Alarm
Length.

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

EXIT
SET SNOOZE
ALARM LENGTH

Note

Default snooze time length
is 10 minutes.

Note

Press Dim/Escape button to
return to CB standby mode.

Note

Default alarm length
is 60 seconds and is set in
10 second increments.

Setting the
Count Down
Timer

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

SET CLOCK
SET ALARM
SET COUNT DOWN

Note

Press Dim/Escape button to
return to CB standby mode.

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Operation

Operation

21

20

Setting
Brightness
Mode

Setting Brightness Mode

Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set Brightness

Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to Select

Brightness. Press Menu/Enter knob to select Day­Bright. Turn Menu/Enter clockwise to increase bright-

ness and turn counter-clockwise to decrease brightness.

To set the day bright level, turn the Menu/Enter
knob clockwise to a desired setting and then press
Menu/Enter. To set the Night-Dim level, repeat
instructions above then select Night-Dim.

Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine.

Note

If an attempt is made to
exceed the highest or lowest
brightness levels, 1 error beep
will be heard.

TURN CH KNOB TO
SET LEVEL

Note

Exit will return to menu mode.
ESC will exit and return to CB
Standby.

Setting Display
Color Mode

Note

Select EXIT to return to
main menu. Press Dim/Escape
button to return to CB mode.

Setting Display Color Mode

Press Menu/Enter knob and scroll down to select
Display Color.

Press and release Menu/Enter to set the color.

Rotating Menu/Enter knob clockwise changes the
display color from green to blue to amber to red
then back to green.

Press Menu/Enter knob or escape button again
to exit routine.

ESC

MEM SCAN

TX
RX

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

WX AUTO SCAN
DISPLAY COLOR
BRIGHTNESS

ESC

MEM SCAN

U

S

H

TX
RX

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

SET COLOR
EXIT

TURN CH KNOB TO

1

2

3

4

Note

To select day or night levels,
press and release Dim/Escape
button once levels are set.

Turn
NightWatch
Illumination
On/Off

Turn NightWatch Illumination On-Off-Hi-Lo

Press Menu/Enter knob and scroll down to select
NW Lighting.

Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine.

NW IS SET HI
HI-LO-OFF

ESC

MEM SCAN

TX
RX

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

NW LIGHTING
CONTRAST
RADIO CHECK

Note

To select HI-LO-OFF, turn
menu knob to select and press
and release Enter knob.

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Bluetooth

®

Note

When cell phone calls are in
progress using the Bluetooth
features, the CB functions of the
unit are disabled.

Note
Dual Point Bluetooth:

Two cell phones can be paired
and and used for team drivers.

Bluetooth®

Calls on a Bluetooth enabled cell phone can be
routed through the 29 LX BT speaker or external
speaker accessory.

2322

Operation

Operation

To Pair with a Cell Phone

With 29 LX BT power On, press and hold the BT
Button for six seconds to enter Standby mode. A
tone will sound to confirm entry to Standby.

A. First time pairing with a cell phone:

I. A tone will sound to confirm Pairing mode.
II.

Follow the cell phone manufacturer’s
instruction to enable its Bluetooth
function and enter the PIN (Personal
Identification Number) 0000.

BT Button

To Answer Calls

Press and release the BT Button when the cell
phone ring is heard through the 29 LX BT speaker.

Speak into the 29 LX BT microphone. The CB
function of the unit and PTT Button will be
disabled while a call is in progress.

Press and release of the BT Button to end the
call. A tone will sound.

To Initiate Calls

Dial a number according to the cell phone manu­facturer’s instructions. The key press and other
tones will be heard through the 29 LX BT speaker.

Press Send on the cell phone send key a few
seconds, you will hear the ring tone for the
number you dialed on the CB speaker.

Once connected, speak into the microphone.
Press and release of the BT Button to end the

call. A tone will sound.
Press and hold the BT Button for two seconds to

redial a number. A tone will sound; and after a
few seconds, you will hear the ring tone for the
number you dialed.

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

To Enable or Disable Voice Dialing

If the paired cell phone supports voice dialing,
press and release the BT Button twice to toggle
between enabling and disabling this feature.

Note

The ext ernal microphone (see
accessories on page 35) can be
plugged into the rear of the
unit and clipped to a pocket or
lapel for hands-free speech dur­ing calls.

When the microphone is
plugged in, the main micro­phone will not pick up speech
during calls but will be fully
functional for CB operation.

Note

If no further pairing steps are
taken, the unit will time-out
and return to Standby after
five minutes. During the pair­ing process, press and
release the BT Button to can­cel the pairing process.

Note

For Text-to-Speech conversion,
an app should be downloaded
to your cell phone.

Note

When cell phone calls are in
progress using the Bluetooth
features, the CB functions of
the unit are disabled until the
phone call is put on hold (see
page 24).

ESC

MEM SCA

N

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

READY FOR
PAIRING
PW 0000

Setting
Contrast Mode

Setting Contrast Mode

Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to
select Set Contrast. Press Menu/Enter knob
again and rotate clockwise to increase contrast,
counter-clockwise to decrease contrast.
Press Menu/Enter knob to set contrast.

Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine.

Note

If an attempt is made to
exceed the highest or lowest
contrast levels, 1 error beep
will be heard.

TURN CH KNOB TO
SET CONTRAST

III. Successful pairing will be indicated by

a tone to confirm entry to Connected
mode. A pair record will also be established
for subsequent connections.

B. Subsequent pairings with a cell phone:

I. Follow any cell phone manufacturer

instructions if needed, to enable the
Bluetooth function.

II.

Successful pairing will be indicated by a

tone to confirm entry to Connected mode.

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Weather
Information

Note

If you wish to receive a
listing of NOAA ‘Weather Radio
Transmitter locations, contact
your nearest National Weather
Service Office or write to:
National Weather Service
(Attn: W/OM11) NOAA
Silver Springs, MD 20910.

For ideal weather reception use
a dual band antenna (center
load/baseload).

Weather Alert

What You Should Know About Weather

If threatening weather is nearby, the National
Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert
tone. This tone will be heard through the CB,
even if the CB/WX Control is in the CB mode or
the unit is turned off.

This enables you to monitor CB frequencies and
still be warned by the National Weather Service
Emergency Alert. When you hear the alert, press
the CB/WX button in the WX mode. You will then
be able to hear the Weather Warning Broadcast.

Your 29 LX BT has a special auto squelch circuit
for weather transmission which disables your
squelch control.

Weather
Channels

Weather Alert Scan

The unit will continually scan all 10 WX channels for
1050 Hz tone. If the tone is detected the unit will
activate WX mode on the channel with the tone.
Default state is Off. Go to Menu mode to choose
On/Off (see page 22):

What is Weather Radio?

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a
service of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), of the U.S. Department
of Commerce. 380 NWR sta­tions are in operation by the
U.S. Government in addition to
several NWR stations that are
maintained by private interest
groups. The capability is to sup­plement warnings by sirens and
by commercial radio and televi­sion.

The 10 National Weather
Channels provide full cover­age to keep you informed of
weather conditions, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.

Weather Auto Scan

If active while in CB mode, will determine if the
present WX channel is active. If the present WX
channel is not active, will search for the strongest
WX

channel and auto change to that channel.
Default is off. Go to Menu mode to choose on/off
(see page 22).

ESC

MEM SCAN

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

WX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

163.275

2524

Operation

Operation

Bluetooth

®

continued

To Place a call on Hold

The display will show:

Press Enter knob. This puts the call on hold
allowing CB communication.

To Return to Phone Call

The display will show:

Press Menu Enter knob again.

ESC

MEM SCAN

U

S

H

TX

RX

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

GO TO CB

PRESS ENTER TO

ESC

MEM SCAN

U

S

H

TX

RX

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

RETURN TO CALL

PRESS ENTER TO

Note

If, while on hold the call is
dropped, you will hear a sound
beep and the CB radio will
return to standby.

Allows for voice Caller ID,
e-mails and text messages to
be read through the CB radio.

Note

A third party app download is
required in order for this feature
to be functional.

To Turn Bluetooth Off on the Radio:

Press Menu/Enter and select Bluetooth:

Press Menu/Enter again and select Bluetooth:

Press and select Off.

ESC

MEM SCAN

U

S

H

TX

RX

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

EXIT

BLUETOOTH

ESC

MEM SCAN

U

S

H

TX
RX

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

OFF

BLUETOOTH ON

EXIT

A2DP Audio
Streaming

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Operation

Operation

2726

Setting Weather Auto Scan

Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to WX
Auto Scan. Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off.

Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit
to main menu.

ESC

MEM SCAN

P

U

S

H

E

N

TX
RX

MEM

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

ON
OFF

AUTO SCN IS OFF

Setting Weather
Auto Scan

Setting Weather Alert Scan

Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to
WX Alert Scan. Press Menu/Enter knob to select
On/Off.

Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit
to main menu.

ESC

MEM SCAN

P

U

S

H

E

N

TX
RX

MEM

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

WX SCN IS OFF
ON
OFF

Weather Alert
Mode

Setting Weather Alert Mode

Turns WX Alert On/Off. Default is Off.
Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set WX Alert.
If Weather is On, WX Alert Icon will be displayed.

Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit
to main menu.

ESC

MEM SCAN

P

U

S

H

E

N

TX
RX

MEM

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

WX ALERT IS OFF
ON
OFF

WX !

Setting
Weather Alert
Scan

Note

Press Dim/Escape
button to return to CB mode.

Software
Version/Factory
Settings

Software Version/Factory Settings

Displays current software version and returns
unit to original factory settings. To view software
version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to
select Settings then Software Version.

To restore default settings, Press Menu/Enter
knob again. Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise
to select Settings then Go To Default.

Press Menu/Enter knob to restore default
settings. Choose NO to maintain present
setting with no change.

ESC

MEM SCAN

TX
RX

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

CONTRAST
RADIO CHECK

SETTINGS

MEM SCAN

TX
RX

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

SOFTWARE VER
GO TO DEFAULT

ESC

MEM SCAN

TX
RX

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

D

IM

SCAN

RESTORE DEFAULT
YES
NO

Note

If an alert is detected the unit
will activate WX mode on the
channel with the alert. Use
Menu/Enter knob to select
On/Off and press to set.

MEM SCAN

TX
RX

CH 9/

19

D

IM

SCAN

SOFTWARE VER
GO TO DEFAULT

Note

Default display color is green.

Note

Press Dim/Escape
button to return to CB mode.

Note

Press Dim/Escape
button to return to CB mode.

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2928

Operation

Operation

When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise
Limiter is activated. This helps reduce noise
created by the vehicle’s electronics.

When switched to NB/ANL mode the RF Noise
Blanker is also activated, providing increased
noise filtration.

When switched to OFF mode all noise filtration
will be turned off.

NB-ANL/OFF
(Noise Blanker /
Automatic Noise
Limiter) Button

RF Gain Control

RF Gain Control

The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in
strong or weak signal areas.

Note

The RF Gain is used to optimize
reception in weak signal areas.

Note

The RF noise blanker is very effec­tive in reducing repetitive noises
such as ignition interference.

Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to

reduce gain in strong signal areas. In weak
signal areas turn clockwise to increase gain.

NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic
Noise Limiter) Button

NB/ANL

MEM SCAN

S/RF

RF

1.5

2

3

CAL

SWR

TX

RX

NB/ANL

ANL

S/RF

CH 9/

19

DIM

SCAN

Pressing the Scan/Memory Scan button

toggles from Off to Scan All Channels to
Memory Channel Only Scan and back to Off.

Press Dim/Escape button to end Scan and
return to CB mode.

1

F GAIN DELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR

CAL

ESC

MEM SCAN

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/WX

DIM

SCAN

Note

If more than 10 channels are
attempted to be programmed,
3 error beeps will be heard and
“Memory Full” will be displayed
for 10 seconds or until any
button is pushed.

Note

If in WX mode the unit will
scan Weather channels.

2

F GAIN DELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR

CAL

ESC

MEM SCAN

H

E

N

T

E

R

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/WX

DIM

SCAN

Note

The radio should be
squelched before scan
features are activated.

Note

Keying the microphone will
stop the scan feature.

Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan
button. Memory icon will appear. Select second
channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button
again until Memory icon appears. Repeat above
steps to enter up to 10 channels in memory.

Program Memory Channels

Program Memory
Channels

F GAIN DELTA TUNE

T BACK

SWR
CAL

ESC

MEM SCAN

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

TX
RX

MEM

CH 9/

19

CB/WX

DIM

SCAN

Note

To remove a channel from
memory, go to the unwanted
memory channel then press
and hold the scan button until
the MEM icon turns off.

Setting Delta Tune

Rotate Delta Tune knob to the center position for
optimum tuning.

Setting
Delta Tune

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Operation

Operation

31

30

Full clockwise rotation closes the gate

allowing only very strong signals to enter.

Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate”

allowing all signals in.

Dimmer Control

Setting Squelch

Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals.

Dimmer Control

1

2

1

Press Dim/Esc button to toggle between day

and night settings.

See setting instructions on page 21.

NOISE

WEAK SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

STRONG SIGNALS

NOISE

WEAK SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

STRONG SIGNALS

GATE

OPEN

NOISE

WEAK SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

STRONG SIGNALS

Gate open

NOISE

WEAK SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

STRONG SIGNALS

GATE CLOSED

Gate closed

Setting Squelch

ESC

MEM SCAN

H

E

N

T

E

R

MEMWX !

CH 9/

19

CB/WX

DIM

SCAN

Scan CB Channels

Scan CB
Channels

To scan all 40 CB channels, the unit must be
squelched. Press and release Scan/Mem Scan
button once.

ESC

MEM SCAN

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

CB SCAN

27.405

Scan Memory Channels

To scan memory channels, press and release
Scan/Mem Scan button twice.

Scan Memory
Channels

ESC

MEM SCAN

S

MEM

CH 9/

19

CB/ WX

DIM

SCAN

CB MEM SCAN

27.405

SWR/CAL

NB/ANL

VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

OFF MIN

S/RF

M

E

N

U

P

U

S

H

E

N

T

E

R

SIG

RF

+30dB

1

1.5

2

3

CAL

3

5

7

9

SWR

TX
RX

NB/ANL

M

E

ANL

S/RF
SWR

CAL

R

R

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Operation

Operation

33

S/RF Meter

External Speaker

S/RF Meter

This meter swings proportionately to the RF
output (outgoing signal) while transmitting.

External Speaker

The external speaker jack is used for remote
receiver monitoring.

The S/RF-SWR-CAL button must be in the

S/RF mode.

1

Note

The external speaker should
have 8-ohm impedance and
be rated to handle at least

4.0 watts. When the external
speaker is plugged in, the inter­nal speaker is automatically
disconnected.

Note

Cobra external speakers are
rated at 10 watts.

Note

USB Output:

This jack is used to charge or
power most 5 Volt USB devices.

Connect an external speaker to the external
speaker jack on the rear panel.

32

To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS),

turn the Squelch control counterclockwise
until you hear noise. Now turn the control
clockwise just until the noise stops. This is the
DSS setting.

3

NOISE

WEAK SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

STRONG SIGNALS

GATE

Gate set to Desired
Squelch Setting (DSS)

Setting Squelch

Continued

ANT

B

O3K229LTD

BRA

IN CHINA

EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–

R

R

ANT

B

O3K229LTD

BRA

IN CHINA

EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–

External Push-to-Talk Jack

The external push-to-talk jack is used for remote
transmit function with optional PTT (see accessory
page 44) and when the external microphone is
connected.

Connect an external push-to-talk to the external
push-to-talk jack on the rear panel.

ANT

BO3K229LTD

BRA

IN CHINA

EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–

External Microphone Jack

The external microphone jack is used to connect
the supplied external microphone for phone use
only. When the external PTT (above) is connected,
the external microphone can be used for both CB
and phone voice transmissions.`

Connect the external microphone (included) to
the external microphone jack on the rear panel.

EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–

USB

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Temporary Mobile Set-Up

Home And Office Set-Up

3534

Base Station
Operation
(From 120V AC
House Current)

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.

ANT

FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD

COBRA

MADE IN CHINA

EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–

USB

Base Station Operation
(From 120V AC House Current)

To operate your transceiver from home or office
you will need a 13.2 volt DC Power Pack rated at
a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed
base station antenna.

Warning!

Do not attempt to operate this
transceiver by connecting it
directly to 120V AC.

Note

For further information call
Cobra Customer Service

1.773.889.3087.

1

Connect properly installed and matched base

station antenna.

Simply connect the red (+) and black (-)

leads of the transceiver to the corresponding
terminals of the power pack.

Plug power cable into back of unit marked

“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.

2

3

ANT

FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD

COBRA

MADE IN CHINA

EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–

USB

+—

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How Your CB Can Serve You

3736

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:

Permitted Example Message

Yes “Tornado sighted six miles north
of town.”

No “Post number 10.
No tornado sighted.”

Yes “Out of gas on I-95 at mile
marker 211.”

No “Out of gas in my driveway.”

Yes “Four car accident on I-94 at
Exit 11. Send police and
ambulance.”

No “Traffic moving smoothly on I-94.”

Yes “Weather Bureau has issued
thunderstorm warning.
Bring sailboat into port.”

No “Attention motorists.
Weather Bureau advises snow
tomorrow will accumulate
4 to 6 inches.”

Yes “Fire in building at 539 Main,
Evanston.”

No “Halloween patrol number 3.
All quiet.”

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 all Sign Identify yourself.
L ocation Be exact.
I njuries Number. Type. Trapped?
P roblem Give details and help needed.

Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist.

Channel 9
Emergency
Messages

Note

If no response on channel 9,
try channels 19 or 14.

• 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traveling

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.

B. You cannot blast others off the air by use of
illegally amplified transmitters or illegally
high antennas.

C. You cannot use CB to promote illegal activities.
D. Profanity is not allowed.
E. You may not transmit music with a CB.
F. Selling of merchandise and/or services is

prohibited.

A Few Rules
You Should
Know

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How Your CB Can Serve You

3938

Code Meaning

10-29 Time is up for contact

10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules

10-33 Emergency traffic

10-34 Trouble at this station

10-35 Confidential information

10-36 Correct time is

10-37 Wrecker needed at

10-38 Ambulance needed

10-39 Message delivered

10-41 Turn to channel

10-42 Traffic accident at

10-43 Traffic tie up at

10-44 Have a message for

10-45 All units within range please report

10-50 Break channel

10-60 What is next message number?

10-62 Unable to copy. Use phone

10-63 Net directed to

10-64 Net clear

10-65 Awaiting your next message/assignment

10-67 All units comply

10-70 Fire at

10-71 Proceed, transmission in sequence

10-77 Negative contact

10-81 Reserve hotel room for

10-82 Reserve room for

10-85 My address is

10-91 Talk closer to mic

10-93 Check my frequency on this channel

10-94 Give me a long count

10-99 Mission completed, all units secure

10-200 Police needed at

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 Meaning

10-1 Receiving poorly

10-2 Receiving well

10-3 Stop transmitting

10-4 OK, message received

10-5 Relay message

10-6 Busy, stand by

10-7 Out of service, leaving

10-8 In service, subject to call

10-9 Repeat message

10-10 Transmission completed standing by

10-11 Talking too rapidly

10-12 Visitors present
10-13 Advise weather/roads
10-16 Make pick up at
10-17 Urgent business
10-18 Anything for us?
10-19 Return to base
10-20 My location is
10-21 Call by phone
10-22 Report in person to
10-23 Stand by
10-24 Completed last assignment
10-25 Can you contact
10-26 Disregard last info
10-27 Moving to channel
10-28 Identify your station

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29 LX BT Specifications

4140

Frequency Ranges

GENERAL

CHANNELS CB - 40 CH
FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
WX - 162.400 TO 162.775 MHZ
FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 %
FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
RANGE -30° C TO + 50° C
MICROPHONE Plug-in dynamic
INPUT VOLTAGE 13.2VDC nom. (positive or negative ground)
Current Drain Transmit: AM full mod., 1.5A (maximum)
Receive: Squelched, 0.3A;
full audio output, 1.2A (nominal)

Size ..............................................................8-5/8” D x 7-9/32” W x 2-13/63” H

Weight ..........................................................4 lbs.

Antenna Connector .................................UHF; SO-239

Meter .............................................................Indicates relative

power output received
signal strength, and vswr

TRANSMITTER

Power Output ............................................4 watts

Modulation .................................................AM (Amplitude Modulation)

Frequency Response ...............................300 to 3000 Hz

Output Impedance ..................................50 ohms, unbalanced

RECEIVER

Sensitivity ....................................................Less than 1 µV for 10 dB (S+N) /N

Selectivity ....................................................6 dB @ 7 KHz, 60 dB @ 10KHz

Image Rejection ........................................80 dB, typical

Adjacent-Channel Rejection ................60 dB, typical

IF Frequencies ...........................................Double Conversion: 1st: 10.695 MHz

2nd: 455 KHz

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) ............Less than 10 dB change in audio

output for inputs from 10 to 50,000
microvolts

RF Gain range ............................................40 db

Noise Blanker .............................................RF type

Squelch ........................................................Adjustable; threshold less than 1µV

Audio Output Power ...............................4 watts

Frequency Response ...............................300 to 3000 Hz

Distortion ....................................................Less than 7% @3 watts @ 1000 Hz

Built-in Speaker .........................................8 ohms, 5w

External Speaker (Not supplied)............8 ohms; disables internal speaker

when connected

PA SYSTEM

Power Output ............................................4 watts into external speaker

External Speaker for PA..........................8 ohms 4 Watts min.

(Not Supplied) ...........................................the PA speaker also monitors the

receiver; separate jack provided

(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)

The Cobra 29 LX BT transceiver represents one of the
most ad vanced 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 cov er age of all 40 CB chan nels.

1 26.965 21 27.215 1 162.550
2 26.975 22 27.225 2 162.400
3 26.985 23 27.255 3 162.475
4 27.005 24 27.235 4 162.425
5 27.015 25 27.245 5 162.450
6 162.500
6 27.025 26 27.265 7 162.525
7 27.035 27 27.275 8 161.650
8 27.055 28 27.285 9 161.775
9 27.065 29 27.295 10 163.275
10 27.075 30 27.305

11 27.085 31 27.315
12 27.105 32 27.325
13 27.115 33 27.335
14 27.125 34 27.345
15 27.135 35 27.355

16 27.155 36 27.365
17 27.165 37 27.375
18 27.175 38 27.385
19 27.185 39 27.395
20 27.205 40 27.405

Channel Channel
CB Freq. CB Freq. WX Freq.
Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz

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4342

Optional Accessories

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its
Cobra CB Radios, and the com po nent parts thereof, will be
free of defects in workmanship and materials for period
of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase.
This war ran ty may be enforced by the first consumer
pur chas er, pro vid ed that the product is utilized within
the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,
de fec tive CB radios, products or com po nent parts upon
de liv ery to the Cobra factory Service Department, ac com­pa nied by proof of the date of first consumer pur chase,
such as a du pli cat ed copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship
the product for warranty service, but the return charges
will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or
replaced under warranty.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any
product dam aged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or
abuse of the product or as a result of un au tho rized altera­tions or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered,
defaced or re moved; 4) if the owner of the product resides
outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including war ran ties of
mer chant abil i ty and fitness for a par tic u lar purpose
are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, con se quen­tial or oth er dam ag es; including, without lim i ta tion,
damages re sult ing from loss of use or cost of in stal la tion.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the ex clu sion
or limitation of incidental or con se quen tial dam ag es, so
the above lim i ta tions may not apply to you.

Cobra Electronics
Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707
www.cobra.com

Limited Two Year Warranty

Replacement DC Power Cord

For in vehicle use
426-002-N-001

Replacement Mounting
Bracket

For in vehicle use
251-353-9-001

Replacement Thumb Screws

For in vehicle use
634-081-9-001

Replacement Microphone
Bracket

For in vehicle use
741-080-9-001

21” Base Loaded Magnet
Mount Antenna

HG A1000

38” Base Loaded Magnet
Mount Antenna

HG A1500

Dynamic External
Speaker

HG S100

Noise Canceling
With Talk Back
External Speaker

HG S500

Noise Canceling
External Speaker

HG S300

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. See ordering info on page 44.

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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.)

FCC Regulations

FCC regulations permit only “transmissions”
(one party to another) rather than “broadcasts”
(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 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.

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.

What’s Included with Your 29 LX BT

1. CB transceiver 5. External Microphone

2. Microphone 6. Operating Manual
3 Transceiver bracket 7. DC power cord

4. Microphone bracket 8. FCC rules (not shown)

29 LX BT

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-759-P Version F

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Operating Instructions for your

Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio

with Wireless Technology

The CB Story

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For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist

you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products.

[phone]

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number

8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time.

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at

www.cobra.com or by e-mail to [e-mail]

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow­ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction
or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. 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. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.

6. 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. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for
assistance.

Trademark Info

Cobra®, Dynamike®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

If You Think You Need Service

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29 LX BT

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-759-P Version A

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Operating Instructions for your

Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio

with Wireless Technology

U.S. Patent No. 8078120, 625279, 630202, 630625

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U.S. Patent No. 8078120, D625279, D630202, D630625

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX BT
CB Radio with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.
Properly used, this Cobra product will give you
many years of reliable service.

Customer Support

Should you encounter any problems with the
product or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If , after
referring to the manual, you still need help,
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

Controls and Indicators

Cobra Customer Service

Live operators are available
M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central
Time at: 773-889-3087

Automated Technical
Assistance available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. E-mail
questions to: productinfo@
cobra.com

Cobra on the World Wide Web:
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) can be found on-line at:
www.cobra.com

Our Thanks to You

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A2

1. 6-Pin Microphone

Connector

2. Power On/Off, Volume

3. Squelch

4. Dynamike

5. Menu/Enter/Channel

Selector

6. RF Gain

7. Delta Tune

8. Talk Back Control

9. SWR Calibration

10. Dim/Escape Button

11. Channel 9/Channel 19

Button

12. Scan/Memory Scan

13. CB/WX Weather Button

14. LCD Display

15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit),

Indicators

16. Signal Strength Meter

17. NB/ANL Button

18. S/RF SWR CAL Button

19. 1Microphone

Back Side

20. External Push-To-Talk Jack

21. External Speaker Jack

22 Antenna Connector

23. Power Jack

24. External Microphone Jack

25. USB Connector

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Assistance

Warranty

Customer
Assistance

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two (2) conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv inter­ference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equip­ment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

ANT

FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD

COBRA

MADE IN CHINA

EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
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Optional Accessories

Ordering From U.S.A.

Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.

For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one 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 U.S.A.

To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com

Front Side

24

25

External Push-to-Talk Assembly

For in vehicle use
CA MS4 PTT

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