Cobra 29 LX HD LE User Manual
29 LX HD LE
cb tranceiver
The CB Story
Product Service and Support
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, PLEASE CONTACT COBRA
FIRST…do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for Cobra will vary
depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product. For the latest contact
information, please go to www.cobra.com/support
For products purchased in the U.S.A. you may also call 1-800-262-7212 (1-800-COBRA-12).
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A., if your product should require factory service, please go
to www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions for returning your product to the Cobra
Factory Service Department for service.
FCC and IC Regulations
FCC and IC Information For Users
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS 210. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cobra Electronics Corp. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Statement and Warning (Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Trademark Statement and Prop 65
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.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Operating Instructions for your
Cobra 29 LX HD LE
Limited Edition
©2014 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-1001-P Version A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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COBRA 29 LX
HARLEY DAVIDSON
LIMITED EDITION
29 LX HD LE
Operating Instructions for your
Cobra 29 LX HD LE
Limited Edition
©2014 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-1001-P Version A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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
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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 HD LE
1. CB transceiver 5. Operating Manual
2. Microphone 6. DC power cord
3 Transceiver bracket 7. FCC rules (not shown)
4. Microphone bracket 8. Certificate of Authenticity
(not shown)
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Controls and Indicators
Assistance
Warranty
Customer
Assistance
Front Side
1. 4-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/PA 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. Public Address Speaker
Jack
21. External Speaker Jack
22 Antenna Connector
23. Power Jack
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ANT
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COBRA 29 LX
HARLEY DAVIDSON
LIMITED EDITION
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PA.SP. EXT.SP.
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Our Thanks to You
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX HD LE
Limited Edition CB Radio. 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.
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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.
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
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
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©2014 H-D, All Rights Reserved
Manufactured by Cobra Electronics Coproration
under license from Harley-Davidson Motor
Company
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How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX HD LE
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 ....................................................................................................2
Mounting and Connection ................................................................2
Antennas
CB Antenna ..............................................................................................6
Marine Installation ................................................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference....................................................................7
Operating Your 29 LX HD LE
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
Radio Check Mode ................................................................................ 17
Setting Display Color Mode ............................................................... 18
Setting Brightness Mode .................................................................... 19
Setting Contrast Mode ........................................................................19
Weather Information ............................................................................ 20
Weather Channels .................................................................................21
Weather Alert Mode ............................................................................. 22
Setting Weather Alert Scan................................................................ 22
Setting Weather Auto Scan ...............................................................22
Key Tones Mode ....................................................................................23
Software version/Factory Settings ..................................................23
NB-ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.......................................... 24
Noise Limiter Switch)
RF Gain Control ......................................................................................24
Program Memory Channels ............................................................... 25
Scan/Memory Scan ............................................................................... 25
Scan CB Channels ..................................................................................29
Scan Memory Channels ......................................................................26
Dimmer Control ..................................................................................... 26
Setting Squelch ......................................................................................26
S/RF Meter ................................................................................................ 28
External Speaker .................................................................................... 29
PA (Public Address) ............................................................................... 30
Home And Office Set-Up .................................................................... 32
Temporary Mobile Set-Up .................................................................. 33
How Your CB Can Serve You .................................................................34
A Few Rules You Should Know ........................................................34
Channel 9 Emergency Messages .....................................................34
CB 10 Codes .............................................................................................36
Frequency Ranges .....................................................................................38
29 LX HD LE Specifications ....................................................................39
Warranty Information ..............................................................................40
Optional Accessories ................................................................................41
Optional Accessories Order Info .........................................................42
If You Need Service/Trademark Info ................................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Scan
• Emergency Weather Alert
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 40 Channel Scan
• Memory Channels
• Channel Frequency Read-Out
• Radio Check Diagnostic
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• SWR Calibration Meter
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• 9 Ft Mic Cord
• Programmable Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
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Installation
Installation
Location
Mounting and
Connection
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.
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.
Mounting and Connection
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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.
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Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep-
tacle marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.
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Drill the holes and secure the bracket.
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Installation
NB/ANL
ERF GAIN DELTA TUNE
T BACK
SWR
CAL
NOFFMAX
ESC
MEM SCAN
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CAL
SWR
TX
NB/ANL
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CH 9/
19
CB/WX /
DIM
SCAN
PA
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.
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In a negative grounded vehicle, connect the
red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory
12 volt fuse.
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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.
ANT
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Plug power cable into back of unit marked
PA.SP. EXT.SP.
+ POWER–
“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.
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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.
ANL
S/RF
S/RF
RF
SWR
CAL
SWR/CAL
VOL SQ DYNAMIK
OFF MIN
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Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to
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SIG
RX
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receptacle on front of unit and install unit
in bracket securely.
MEMWX
MI
Installation
Note
If microphone is not
connected, audio will not
be heard at speaker.
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Antennas
Ignition Noise Interference
CB Antenna
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.
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.
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A standard antenna connector is provided
on the transceiver for easy connection.
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.
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 HD LE 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.
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Operation
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MWX !
Operation
Turning On
Turning On
Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors
before starting.
Setting Channel Selector
NB/ANL
SWR
ANL
RF
S/RF
RF
SWR
CAL
CAL
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
SIG
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CAL
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+30dB
TX
RX
Setting Channel
Selector
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Note
Press CB/WX/PA to select CB,
weather channels or PA (public
address) modes.
OFF MIN
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Select one of forty channels and adjust
MIN
volume. The selected channel (1 through
40) will be indicated by the readout directly
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Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to
above the channel selector knob
turn unit on and adjust to a normal listening
level.
CH 9/
SCAN
CB/ WX/
PA
T BACK
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DIM
CAL
ESC
SWR
MEM SCAN
MEMWX !
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RF GAIN DELTA TUNE
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Press the CB/PA/WX button to change modes.
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