Cobra HH 50 WX ST Operating Instructions Manual
HH
50 WX ST
© 2017 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-1088-P-001 Version D
Citizens Band
2-Way Handheld
CB Radio
Operating Instructions
for your Cobra HH 50 WX ST
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.
(773) 889-3087
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 productinfo@cobra.com
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® SoundTracker®, 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
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 HH 50 WX ST
1. High Efficiency Antenna
2. Removable Belt Clip
3. Wrist Strap
4. 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter Plug & Charge Adapter
5. Operating Manual
Cobra Electronics Corporation
HH50 WXST
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HH50 WXST
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SQUELCH VOLUME
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SQUELCH VOLUME
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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 50 WX ST
handheld CB. Properly used, this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
SoundTracker®
“Cuts noise coming in...strengthens signals
going out.”
This technology dramatically improves
transmission and reception of the CB signals.
The revolutionary SoundTracker® System
reconfigures the transmission signal which
allows it to be transferred more efficiently
through cluttered airwaves.
At the same time, it significantly reduces the
amount of static on all incoming CB signals.
The end result is a cleaner, clearer sounding
reception of signals and a more powerful
transmission which dramatically improves CB
communications.
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 is available 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.
E-mail questions to:
productinfo@cobra.com
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) can be found on-line at:
www.cobra.com
Our Thanks to You
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1. BNC Antenna Connector
2. Squelch Control
3. On/Off Volume Control
4. Removable Belt Clip
5. External Speaker Jack
6. External Microphone Jack
7. Charge LED
8. Rechargeable Battery
Charge Jack
9. DC Power Jack
10. Light Key
11 . Channel Up/Down Keys
12 . PTT (Push To Talk ) Key
13 . Battery Door/Chamber
14. LCD Display Panel
15 . Lock Key
16 . SoundTracker® Key
17. CB/WX Weather Key and
HI/LO Power Saver Key
18. Instant Channel 9 & 19
and Dual Watch Key
19. Program Key
20. Channel Scan
21. Microphone
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Contents
Features .......................................................................... 1
The CB Story .................................................................A1
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ...............................................A2
Our Thanks to You .....................................................A3
SoundTracker® System
Customer Support
Operating Your HH 50 WX ST
Antenna ....................................................................... 2
Battery Installation ..................................................3
Belt Clip .......................................................................3
Turning on Your CB .................................................4
Setting Squelch ........................................................4
Selecting a Channel ................................................ 6
LCD Display ................................................................ 7
Transmit/Receive .....................................................8
One Touch Channel 9 & 19 ..................................10
All Channel Scan ......................................................11
Dual Watch ................................................................. 12
Weather Channels ...................................................14
Power High/Low ......................................................16
Battery Capacity Level ............................................18
SoundTracker® System ........................................... 19
Illuminated Display .................................................23
Lock Key ......................................................................24
In Vehicle Use ............................................................ 25
How Your CB Can Serve You ................................26
A Few Rules You Should Know ........................... 26
Weather Channel Messages ................................. 27
Channel 9 Emergency Messages .......................28
CB 10 Codes ...............................................................30
Frequency Ranges .....................................................32
HH 50 WX ST Specifications .................................. 33
Warranty Information .............................................34
Optional Accessories ................................................ 35
FCC ....................................................................................36
If You Think You Need Service ...........Back Cover
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Channels
• 10 Weather Channels
• Full Feature LCD Display
• Dual Channel Watch
• Full Channel Scan
• Battery Level Meter
• External Speaker/
Microphone Jack
• Instant Channel 9 & 19
• High/Low Power Saver
Switch
• BNC Antenna Connector
• Lock Key
• Battery Charge Jack
• Battery Charge LED
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Turn clockwise. 1⁄4 turn.
Operation
Operation
Attach Antenna
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Attach the Antenna
Insert.
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To remove battery chamber cover, press down
on the arrow and slide down.
Install the batteries by polarity markings.
Replace cover.
Battery Installation
Attach the Belt Clip
Install the Batteries
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Note
Ignoring polarity markings (+/-)
may cause damage to both the
unit and the batteries.
The HH 50 WX ST requires
9 “AA” alkaline or NiMH
batteries rated at 1000 mAh
(not included with
the unit).
When the batteries are low or
need charging the BATTERY
icon will flash on the LCD display. Replace alkaline batteries
or recharge NiMH batteries.
NiMH rechargeable batteries
should be charged a minimum of
12 hours with a CA-45CB charger.
NiMH rechargeables should have
a rating of 1.2 vdc, 1000 mAh.
To remove the belt
clip, lift the tab out
and slide the belt
clip down.
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Attach the Belt Clip
Slide the belt clip up
on the rails of the
base until tab locks.
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Press and
hold down
on arrow
and slide
down
NiMH rechargeable batteries
should be charged a minimum
of 12 hours with a CA-45CB
charger.
Note
To increase range as a
portable, use HA-TA telescopic
loaded long range antenna.
(See Accessory Page 35).
Operation
Operation
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Turning On
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Gate closed
Gate open
Gate set to Desired
Squelch Setting (DSS)
Setting Squelch
Note
Make sure the antenna is
installed on the radio.
Note
When you turn on the
HH 50 WX ST , a series of tones
will be heard and the icons will
briefly appear on the LCD
display.
LCD lights on for 5 seconds,
then turns off.
Fully counterclockwise opens the
“gate” and all signals enter.
Turning On
Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.
SQUELCH VOLUME
OFF
SQUELCH VOLUME
OFF
To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS),
turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until
you hear noise. Now turn the control clock-
wise just until the noise stops. This is the DSS
setting.
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Setting Squelch
Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals.
Turn the volume up
louder than normal.
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Fully clockwise
closes the “gate”,
allowing no
incoming signals.
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SQUELCH VOLUME
OFF
SQUELCH VOLUME
OFF
SQUELCH VOLUME
OFF
SQUELCH VOLUME
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SQUELCH VOLUME
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SQUELCH VOLUME
OFF
SQUELCH VOLUME
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SQUELCH VOLUME
OFF
Operation
Operation
LCD Display
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Note
For quick channel advance, push
and hold arrow key(s).
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Select a Channel
PWR SAVE WX
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SCAN DW EMG
PROG
SIGNAL
POWER
PROG
Program Key
Emergency Channel Indicator
Displays the
strength of the
incoming signal
Displays the strength
of the outgoing
transmission
LCD Display
All needed information is displayed on the LCD
display panel.
Select a Channel
Turn power ON.
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For higher channels,
push UP arrow key.
For lower channels,
push DOWN arrow
key.
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Note
When switching from one
channel to another, squelch
will need to be reset. See Setting
Squelch on pages 4 and 5.
or
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Hold the radio
about 2 inches
from your mouth.
Speak in a normal
voice.
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Operation
Operation
Transmit / Receive
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Transmit/Receive
While the PTT button is depressed you
cannot receive transmissions.
Stop
Antenna must be installed
before transmitting.
Note
Your HH50 WX ST is always
ready to receive incoming
signals when the PTT button is
released.
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The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be
displayed when transmitting.
During transmit, your outgoing transmission
power is measured in watts and displayed on
the power bar graph.
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POWER
To transmit, push and hold PTT button.
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Release the PTT button to receive incoming
transmissions.
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RELEASE
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SIGNAL
When you are receiving an incoming signal, the
strength of that signal will be displayed on the
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER.
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