Cobra 75 ST EU Operating Instructions Manual

The CB 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.)

What’s Included with Your 75 ST EU

1. 75 ST EU Microphone Controller

2. CB Transceiver and Mounting Hardware

3. Operating Manual

A1

75 ST EU

Multi-Standard Remote Mount
CB Radio with SoundTracker® System

Operating Instructions
for your Cobra

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75 ST EU

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1

2

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-819-P

Version C

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

®

75 ST EU

Multi-Standard Remote Mount
CB Radio with SoundTracker

®

System

Operating Instructions
for your Cobra

®

76 ST EU

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-819-P

NothingComes Close to a Cobra™

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB Radios

microTALK

®

Radios

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems

Truck-Specific Navigation Systems

HighGear® Accessories

CobraMarine VHF Radios

Power Inverters

LED Lights

Jumpstarters

Accessories

For more information or to
order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

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NOTES

Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance

Controls and Indicators

1 SoundTracker® Key

2 Memory Key

3 Channel 9/19/Memory

Location 1 Key

4 LCD Display Panel

5 Dual Watch/Memory Location

2 Key

6 Scan/Memory Location 3 Key

7 AM/FM/Memory Location

4 Key

8 On/Off/Volume Control

9 Lock Key

10 Squelch Control

11 Microphone

12 Speaker

13 Channel Up Button

14 Channel Down Button

15 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Key

16 Quick Disconnect/Connector

A2 A3

3

8

9

1

4

16

13

12

2

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 75 ST EU CB Radio Transceiver/
Microphone Controller. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many
years of reliable service.

NOTICE!

Before using this transceiver, please check that the radio has been
programmed on the frequency band specifications and operating modes
allowed by the regulations valid in the country where the product is used.
If not, please proceed to modify the frequency band programming, as
described in this owner’s manual page 11. This transceiver is programmed
at the factory on the EU1 frequency band (40 CH AM 4W/40 CH FM 4W).

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, please
contact your local dealer.

This equipment is intended for use in:

For Warranty, Product Service and Accessory Information

Please contact your local dealer or distributor.

See the enclosed leaflet, which provides contact information for the Cobra
international distributors.

AT
BA
BE
BG
CH

CZ

DE

This equipment is intended for use in:

Countries of use

EE
ES

FI

FR

GB
GR
HR
HU

IE
IS

IT

NL

NO

PT
RO
RS

SE
SI
SK
TR

LT
LV
LU

DK

MK
MT

CY

UA

RU

PL

5 6 7

10

14

15

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Table of Contents

Contents

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

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

Included Accessories

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

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

Customer Assistance

Installation

Transceiver Location ................................................................... 2

Mounting Transceiver .................................................................. 3

Mounting and Connections .......................................................... 4

75 ST EU Fuses .......................................................................... 6

Microphone Hanger ..................................................................... 7

Antenna........................................................................................ 8

External Speaker ......................................................................... 9

Noise Interference ....................................................................... 9

Operating Your 75 ST EU

Turning On Your CB .................................................................. 10

Selecting a Channel (Country of Use) ....................................... 11

Activating SoundTracker® ........................................................... 12

Testing SoundTracker® .............................................................. 13

Setting the Squelch.................................................................... 14

LCD Display ............................................................................... 16

Receive/Transmit ....................................................................... 17

Emergency Channel 9 ............................................................... 18

One-Touch Channel 19 ............................................................. 19

Key Lock .................................................................................... 20

Frequency Display ..................................................................... 21

All Channel Scan ....................................................................... 22

Channel Saver Feature.............................................................. 23

Retrieving Channels From Memory ........................................... 24

Dual Watch ................................................................................ 25

Home & Office Set-Up ............................................................... 27

Frequency Ranges ....................................................................... 28

75 ST EU Specifications .............................................................. 31

Optional Accessories ................................................................... 32

Features of This Product

• AM/FM1W/4WMulti-Country

Programmable Remote Mount
Transceiver

• SoundTracker

• RemoteMount

Installation System

• FullFeaturedIlluminated
LCD Display Panel

• DualWatchChannelMonitor

• FullChannelScan

• FourMemoryLocations

• One-TouchInformation

Channel 19

• One-TouchEmergency

Channel 9

• KeyLock

• 10FootFlexibleCord

• QuickDisconnect

• SquelchControl

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System

Declaration of Conformity ........................................................... 33

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Installation

Mounting the Transceiver

1 Hold Cobra 75 ST EU transceiver bracket in exact location

desired for mounting.

2 Using it as a template, mark the location for the mounting

screws (included.)

3 Mount the Transceiver as shown.

Mounting the
Transceiver

Note

Make certain that nothing will
interfere with the installation of
mounting screws, before drilling
holes.

Installation

Location

Mount your Cobra 75 ST EU Transceiver in a convenient location,
away from moisture and direct sunlight, in a location that will not
interfere with driving.

Cobra suggests mounting it either under the front seat or on the
fire wall.

Under the Front Seat Installation

On the Fire Wall Installation

Location

2

Under the
Front Seat
Installation

Note

Do not mount under the hood,
near heat ducts or in direct line of
the car’s heater.

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Installation

1 Connect to 12V Dashborad Connection.

2 For constant 12 volt source power, remove the cigarette lighter

plug and connect the red wire marked “BATT(+)” directly to the
positive side of the battery or to a connection on the fuse block
that is always on.

3 Connect the black wire “Ground” to the negative side of the

car, usually the chassis. Any other location with good electrical
contact (paint removed) will also work.

Mounting and
Connections

Caution

Leavingthe75STEUonafter

your car is turned off can drain
your car battery when connected to
a constant 12 volt source. When
connected to an accessory 12 volt
source the unit will turn off when
vehicle is turned off.

Installation

Mounting and Connections

The Transceiver is held by two screws, permitting mounting in the
manner most convenient for your installation.

Mounting hardware is supplied for mounting the Transceiver. The
mounting must be mechanically strong and also provide a good
electrical connection to the chassis of the vehicle. Proceed as
follows to mount junction box:

1 After you have determined the most convenient location in your

vehicle, hold the Cobra 75 ST EU Transceiver in the exact
location desired. If nothing will interfere with mounting it in the
desired position, use the Transceiver as a template to mark
the location for the mounting screws. Before drilling the holes,
make sure nothing will interfere with the installation of the
mounting screws.

2 Connect the antenna cable connector to the antenna

receptacle on the unit. Most CB antennas are terminated with
a type PL-259 plug and mate with the receptacle.

3 Connect the control unit to the front connector.

Mounting and
Connections

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Installation

Installing Microphone Hanger

1 Hold microphone hanger in location desired for mounting.

Make certain that nothing will interfere with the hanger’s
installation.

2 Mark the location for the two mounting screws

(screws included).

3 Drill and mount microphone hanger.

Installing
Microphone
Hanger

75 ST EU Fuses

6

Replacing the
In-Line Fuse

To replace the in-line fuse; push the ends of the holder
together then turn counter-clockwise and pull the two
sections apart.

Note

The radio is protected with a 2 fuse
system in the event that the user
decides not to use the cigarette
lighter plug.

Caution

For continued protection against fire
hazard, replace with same type 2A,
250V fuses.

2A, 250V FUSE

IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER

FUSE

IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER

IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER

IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER

Replacing the Fuse

Note

There is a retaining spring in
the CLP used for tension connectivity.

To replace the fuse in the cigarette light plug (CLP), rotate the
metal tip of the CLP to access the fuse.

Be sure not to lose the retaining spring within
the holder.

CIGARETTE
LIGHTER PLUG

RETAINING
SPRING

2A, 250V FUSE

METAL TIP

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