Cobra Harley-Davidson 29 LX HD LE Operating Instructions Manual

COBRA 29 LX
HARLEY DAVIDSON
LIMITED EDITION

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 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)

29 LX HD LE

©2014 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-1001-P Version A

Limited Edition

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Operating Instructions for your

Cobra 29 LX HD LE

The CB Story

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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.

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29 LX HD LE

©2014 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-1001-P Version A

Limited Edition

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Operating Instructions for your

Cobra 29 LX HD LE

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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.

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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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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COBRA 29 LX
HARLEY DAVIDSON
LIMITED EDITION

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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.

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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

©2014 H-D, All Rights Reserved
Manufactured by Cobra Electronics Coproration
under license from Harley-Davidson Motor
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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

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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.

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Drill the holes and secure the bracket.

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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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Installation

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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.

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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.

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Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to

receptacle on front of unit and install unit
in bracket securely.

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ANT

PA.SP. EXT.SP.

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SWR/CAL

NB/ANL

VOL SQ DYNAMIK

ERF GAIN DELTA TUNE

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SWR

CAL

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NOFFMAX

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MEM SCAN

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MEMWX

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CB/WX /

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SCAN

PA

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 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.

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

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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.

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A standard antenna connector is provided

on the transceiver for easy connection.

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Press the CB/PA/WX button to change modes.

Operation

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Operation

Turning On

Setting Channel
Selector

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Turning On

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

Setting Channel Selector

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RF GAIN DELTA TUNE

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SWR

CAL

ESC

MEM SCAN

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PA

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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

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CAL

VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

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S/RF
SWR

CAL

Note

Press CB/WX/PA to select CB,
weather channels or PA (public
address) modes.

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