Cobra Electronics 29NW ST User Manual

How to Use Your
Cobra 29 NW ST
Contents
Features..................................................................................................1
Controls & Indicators.......................................................................A1
Installation
Location .............................................................................................2
Antennas
CB Antenna.......................................................................................6
Marine Installation .........................................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference ..........................................................7
Operating Your 29 NW ST
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
SoundTracker
System ................................................................14
Activating SoundTracker
..........................................................15
NB-ANL/ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.........................16
Noise Limiter Switch)
Tone Hi/Nor.......................................................................................17
RF Gain Control................................................................................17
Dimmer Switch................................................................................18
Setting Squelch ...............................................................................18
To Transmit........................................................................................20
Setting Dynamike...........................................................................20
Transmit..............................................................................................21
RF Meter.............................................................................................22
External Speaker .............................................................................23
PA (Public Address) ........................................................................24
Home And Office Set-Up .............................................................26
Temporary Mobile Set-Up...........................................................27
How Your CB Can Serve You..........................................................28
A Few Rules You Should Know ..................................................28
Channel 9 Emergency Messages..............................................28
CB 10 Codes......................................................................................30
Frequency Ranges.............................................................................32
29 NW ST Specifications.................................................................33
Warranty Information .....................................................................34
Optional Accessories.................................................................35-36
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
•SoundTracker™ System
•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
•Delta -Tune
•Switchable Automatic Noise Limiter & Noise Blanker
•Adjustable Dynamike Boost
•Tactile Controls
• Illuminated Front Panel
•Dim Control
• RF Gain
•9 ft.Mic Cord
1
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
!
Installation
Installation
Location
32
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.
continued
Drill the holes and secure the bracket.
2
1
Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep­tacle marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.
3
ANT
PA.SP. EXT.SP.
+POWER
DATE OF MFG :JUNE 98
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
SERIAL NO.:806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL.60707
Installation
Installation
54
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
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.
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.
4
5
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.
6
7
Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to recepta­cle on front of unit and Install unit in bracket securely.
8
ANT
PA.SP. EXT.SP.
+POWER
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
CAGO, ILL.60707
SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB
23 CAL
RF
SWR
RF
DYNAMIKE
RFGA
S/RF
SWR
CAL
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
C
P
MIN MAX MINOFF
VOL SQL
29 NW ST
ANT
PA.SP. EXT.SP.
+POWER
DATE OF MFG :JUNE 98
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
SERIAL NO.:806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL.60707
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 NW ST 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 IC/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. Consult your Cobra dealer for further details.
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
7
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 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.
6
1
A standard antenna connector is provided on the transceiver for easy connection.
The CB/PA button should be in the
CB position.
Operation
9
Operation
Turning On Setting Channel
Selector
8
Turning On
Make sure the power cord,antenna and micro­phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting.
Setting Channel Selector
2
1
Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to a normal listening level.
Select one of forty channels and adjust volume.The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob
1
RFGAIN
SWR CAL
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
CB
PA
CH19
CH9
NOR
DIMMER
HI
NOR
MIN MAX
RX/TX
29 NW ST
TONE
9 +30dB
MIN M
DYNAMIKE
RFGAIN
S/RF
SWR
CAL
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
CB
PA
CH
CH
NO
VOL SQL
DIMMER
HI
NOR
29 NW ST
TONE
SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB
SWR
RF
23 CAL
VOL SQL
S/RF
SWR
CAL
DYNAMIKE
MIN MAX MIN MAXOFF
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
29 NW ST
RFGAIN
CB
PA
RFGAIN
SWR CAL
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
CB
PA
CH19
CH9
NOR
AX MIN MAX
DIMMER
HI
NOR
MIN MAX
RX/TX
29 NW ST
TONE
While holding mic button adjust the SWR CAL knob so the meter needle swings
to the CAL mark on
the meter (located on the right).
Operation
Operation
Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
1110
continued
Note
Calibration must be made in an open area (never in a garage). Vehicle doors must be closed. No one should be standing near the antenna. (See your antenna directions for more complete information).
Note
The reading will be slightly high­er on Channels 1 and 40 com­pared to Channel 20.
Push and hold mic button.
Switch to the CAL position.
2
1
3
Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the length of the antenna and to monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti­mum performance.
PUSH & HOLD
Select channel 20.
4
RFGAIN
SWR CAL
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
CB
PA
CH19
CH9
NOR
DIMMER
HI
NOR
MIN MAX
RX/TX
29 NW ST
TONE
SWR
23 CAL
RF
SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB
VOL SQL
S/RF
SWR
CAL
DYNAMIKE
MIN MAX MIN MAXOFF
29 NW ST
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
CB
PA
RFGAIN
23 CALSWR
RF
SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB
Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise
the green RT/TX LED will be illuminated.
Repeat the same steps two through five on Channel 1 and 40. This will check SWR for all channels.
The S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF position to read the meter.
6
While still holding down the mic button, set the S/RF SWR CAL switch to the SWR position, to read the SWR reading.
5
Operation
13
Operation
12
1
Note
When switched to SWR posi­tion the meter needle should ideally be as far to the left as possible. Anything over 3 is not acceptable. A slight antenna height adjustment (higher or lower) may be required. Repeat relcalibration steps.
S-Meter
S-Meter
Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving.
Switch to NOR to select desired channel.
1
Selecting A Channel
Selecting A Channel
Note
Switch to 9 (Emergency) or 19 (Information) for instant access to these channels.
To Receive
1
To Receive
9 +30dB
MIN MA
DYNAMIKE
RFGAIN
S/RF
SWR
CAL
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
CB
PA
CH19
CH9
NOR
VOL SQL
DIMMER
HI
NOR
29 NW ST
TONE
DYNAMIKE
S/RF
SWR
CAL
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
VOL SQL
SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB
23 CALSWR
RF
29 N
23 CAL
SWR
RF
SIG 1 3 5 7 9 +30dB
VOL SQL
S/RF
SWR
CAL
DYNAMIKE
MIN MAX MIN MAXOFF
NB/ ANL ANL
OFF
29 NW ST
CB
RFGAIN
PA
TONE
CH19
HI
NOR
IN
DIMMER
CH9
NOR
RX/TX
SWR CAL
MIN MAX
MAX
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