Cobra 75 WX ST User Manual

Operating instructions for your

WX ST

COMPACT REMOTE MOUNT

CB RADIO WITH SOUNDTRACKER

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

6500 W. Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707

www.cobra.com

“Cuts Noise Coming In... Strengthens Signals Going Out”

How to use your

INTRODUCTION

CITIZENS BAND RADIO WITH SOUNDTRACKER

CONTENTS:

Introduction ......................................... 3

Features ............................................ 3

Technical Support and service ......... 3

Controls and Indicators ................. 4/5

Included with your 75WX ................... 6

Installation ........................................... 7

Connector Box Location .................. 7

Mounting Connector Box ................. 8

Microphone Hanger ......................... 9

Antenna ......................................... 10

Speakers ......................................... 11

Noise Interference .......................... 11

SoundTracker

Operation .......................................... 12

Turning your CB On ....................... 12

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

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

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

Selecting a Channel ........................ 15

LCD Readout .................................. 16

System.................... 11

Operation (continued)

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

One Touch Channel 9 & 19 ........... 18

Key Lock ......................................... 18

Frequency Display ......................... 19

All Channel Scan ............................ 20

Weather Channel ........................... 21

Channel Saver ................................ 21

Memory Channels .......................... 22

Dual Watch .................................... 23

How your CB can serve you .............. 24

A few rules you should know ......... 24

Weather Channel Messages ............ 25

Channel 9 Emergency Messages .... 26

CB 10 Codes ................................... 27

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

Specications ..................................... 29

Warranty Information ........................ 30

Optional Accessories ......................... 31

WXST

INTRODUCTION

The Cobra 75WXST is the ultimate in handheld CB receivers, specially designed with SoundTracker®, which practically eliminates annoying static to deliver crisp, clear sound quality. The compact, state-of-theart design provides consistent, outstanding performance in almost all conditions or situations. For ultimate satisfaction and performance from your Cobra 75WXST, please review these operating instructions fully, prior to use.

FEATURES

• SoundTracker System

• 40 CB Radio Channels

• 10 Weather Channels

• One-touch Emergency Channel 9

• Remote Mount Installation System

• Full Featured LCD Display Panel

• Squelch Control

• Key Lock

• Channel Saver Circuitry

• Dual Watch Channel Monitor

• Full Channel Scan

• Four Memory Locations

• 10-Foot Flexible Cord

• Quick Disconnect

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk

which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked

questions about Cobra products.

(773) 889-3087

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A consumer Service Representative can be

reached through this number

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

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1. SoundTracker® Key

2. Memory Key

3. Channel 9 / 19 Key / Memory Location 1 Key

4. LCD Display Panel

5. Dual Watch / Memory Location 2 Key

6. Scan / Memory Location 3 Key

7. CB-Weather Channel / Memory Location 4 Key

8. On / Off / Volume Control

9. Lock Key

10. Squelch Control

11. Channel Up

12. Channel Down

13. PTT (Push-To-Talk) Key

14. Microphone

15. Speaker

INTRODUCTION

COMPONENTS INCLUDED

INSTALLATION

CONNECTOR BOX LOCATION

75WXST Transceiver Connector Box

Operating instructions for your

WX ST

COMPACT REMOTE MOUNT

CB RADIO WITH SOUNDTRACKER

LOCATION

Mount your Cobra 75WXST Connector Box 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 re wall.

UNDER THE FRONT SEAT INSTALLATION

FIRE WALL INSTALLATION

Installation Hardware

“Cuts Noise Coming In... Strengths Signals Going Out”

Operating Manual

NOTE: Do not mount under

the hood, near heat ducts, in direct line of the car’s heater or near gas and brake pedals.

INSTALLATION

CONNECTOR BOX

INSTALLATION

MICROPHONE HANGER

MOUNTING CONNECTOR BOX

1. Hold the Cobra 75WXST Connector Box

in exact location desired for mounting.

2. Using it as a template, mark the location for the mounting screws (included).

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

3. Drill and mount the Connector Box

as shown.

CONNECTING WIRES

INSTALLING MICROPHONE HANGER

1. Hold the microphone

hanger in location desired for mounting. Make certain that nothing will interfere with the hanger’s installation.

2. Mark the location for the three mounting screws (included).

3. Drill and mount the microphone hanger as shown.

4. Connect the antenna cable plug.

5. Connect the red wire marked “BATT” (+) directly to the positive side of the battery or to a connection on the fuse box that is always on.

6. Connect the black leader marked “Ground” to the negative side of the car, usually the chassis. Any other location with good electrical contact (paint removed) will also work.

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