Citizens Band
2-way
Handheld
CB Radio
“Ingenious Products for
Easier Communication.”
Operating instructions
for your
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
6500 W. Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707
Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1997 Part no. 480-200-P-001
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CITIZENS BAND
2-WAY HANDHELD RADIO
CONTENTS:
Introduction ........................................3
Features............................................3
Technical Support and service..........3
Controls and Indicators ................4/5
The CB Story....................................6
FCC Warnings ..................................6
Included with your HH33....................7
Getting Started ....................................8
Antenna ............................................8
Battery Chamber ..............................8
Operation ............................................9
Turning your Hand-Held CB on ........9
Setting the Squelch............................9
Selecting a channel ........................10
LED Display....................................10
Transmit / Receive ..........................10
In Vehicle Use ................................11
How your CB can serve you ..............12
Never Used A CB Before? ..............12
A few rules you should know ..........13
Channel 9 Emergency Messages ....14
CB 10 Codes ..................................15
Frequency Ranges ..............................16
Specifications ....................................17
If You Think You Need Service............18
Warranty Information ........................19
Optional Accessories ..........................20
3INTRODUCTION
The HH33 is designed to give you consistent, outstanding performance in
virtually all conditions and situations. To insure you get the most from the
Cobra HH33, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
FEATURES
-Full 4 Watts Power Output -40 CB Radio Channels
-High Efficiency Flexible Antenna -Battery Saver Circuitry
-Low Battery Indicator -BNC Antenna Connector
-Transmission/Receive Indicators
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
How to use your
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For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk
which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked
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(773) 889-3087
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Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently
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1. BNC Antenna Connector
2. Squelch Control
3. On/Off Volume Control
4. Belt Clip
5. Channel Up Key
6. Channel Down Key
7. PTT (Push To Talk) Key
8. Battery Chamber
9. DC Power Jack
10. LED Display Panel
11. Microphone
12. Speaker
PTT
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CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS
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INCLUDED WITH YOUR HH 33
1. High Efficiency
Antenna
2. Belt Clip
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.)
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
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.
Citizens Band (CB) Radio operators are no longer required to obtain an FCC
license to operate their CB equipment or provide station identification.
Nevertheless, an operator of a CB radio station is still required to comply
with the communications act and with the rules of CB Radio Operation.
BATTERIES
Insert (10) new “AA” Alkaline batteries
(not provided) into the battery chamber.
To install batteries, (1) remove the battery
chamber cover from the unit. (2) Install the
batteries according to the polarity markings
provided on the chamber. Note: Incorrect
battery installation can damage the
batteries and chamber. (3) Return battery
chamber cover.
Alkaline batteries:
Top grade Alkaline batteries
should be used.
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OPERATION
TURNING ON/SQUELCH
TURNING YOUR
HANDHELD CB ON
Rotate the power ON-OFF
Volume Control clockwise.
Open the squelch by fully
turning counterclockwise
and adjust the volume to
a comfortable level.
SETTING THE SQUELCH
Think of your squelch control
as a gate for incoming signals.
If you turn the squelch control
fully clockwise, you effectively
close the “gate” and no signals
will pass through. If you turn
the squelch control fully
counterclockwise, you
open the gate and all
signals come through.
To achieve the Desired Squelch
Setting (DSS), turn the squelch
control counterclockwise until
you just hear noise. Then turn the
squelch control back clockwise
just until the noise stops. This
DSS setting only lets strong
signals through.
ANTENNA
Attach antenna securely
by turning clockwise.
GETTING STARTED
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LED DISPLAY
TRANSMIT / RECEIVE
To transmit, push the PTT button.
The Red TX LED will be displayed
during transmissions.
Hold the HH33 mic about 2 inches from
your mouth.
Speak into the microphone in a normal
voice.
Release the PTT button to receive incoming
transmissions.
**Note: While the PTT button is depressed,
you cannot receive transmissions.
The Green RX LED is displayed
when the radio is in receive mode.
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OPERATION
SELECT CHANNEL/DISPLAY/TRANSMIT
SELECTING A CHANNEL
Turn on your HH33.
To select a higher channel, push the UP
arrow key.
To select a lower channel, push the DOWN
arrow key.
**Note: To quick advance channels, press and
hold the selection key.
•Red LED for TRANSMIT (TX)
•Green LED for RECEIVE (RX)
•Red BATT LOW Indicator
•Red SoundTracker™ “ON” Indicator
OPERATION
IN VEHICLE USE
IN VEHICLE USE
Your HH 33 can be connected
to a 12 volt power source with
the cigarette power cord adaptor
provided. Connect adaptor
as shown.
**Note: Due to the characteristics of
CB transmissions, it may be
difficult to transmit and
receive from inside your car.
Roof mounted antennas can
dramatically improve
transmissions and will
increase your range. You will
need a quality roof mount
antenna and a BNC/SO239
adapter. See accessories
section for details.
PTT
PTT
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OPERATION
A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW
OPERATION
HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU
A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW
1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for
more than five minutes at a time without taking a one-minute break to
give others a chance to use the channel.
2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpowering them
with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegal high antennas.
3. You can’t use the CB to promote illegal activities.
4. You are not allowed to use profanity.
5. You may not play music in your CB.
6. You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or professional service.
HOW YOUR CB CAN
SERVE YOU
• Warn of traffic tie ups ahead.
• Provide weather and
road information.
• Provide help fast in event of
emergency or breakdown.
• Suggest good spots to eat
and sleep.
• Make long trips more interesting,
and help keep
you awake.
• Provide direct contact with your
office or home.
• Make friends as you travel.
• Provide “local information” to find
your destination.
• Help law enforcement
officers by reporting drunk
and reckless drivers.
Never Used A CB Before?
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEW COBRA CITIZENS
BAND TRANSCEIVER
Citizens Band Two-Way Radios operate on an AM frequency, just
like your car radio.
FIRST: When you first use your new CB you should tune to channel 19.
At first, you may hear what you think is a lot of noise and garble.
What you are hearing are parts of many faraway conversations
that are drifting into your transceiver. To eliminate the "noise"
you need to set up the SQUELCH control. It will silence the
"noise" by tuning your receiver to "hear" only close-by communications. Turn the SQUELCH control to the right until you
silence the noise. You will need to adjust this control as the
"noise" level will go up or down depending on your location.
SECOND: Try a broadcast. Say, "Break One-Nine for a Radio Check."
Listen for a response from another CBer near you. If you do
not get a response repeat the message. When you get a
response ask, "How are you receiving my transmission?"
NOW YOU ARE ON THE AIR! Try asking about the road
conditions, the weather conditions, a good place to eat.
Don't be afraid to talk.
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CB 10-CODES
Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the “10-code” for
standard questions and answers. Its use permits faster communications
and better understanding in noisy areas. The following table lists some
of the more common codes and their meanings:
Code Meaning Code Meaning
10-1 Receiving poorly
10-2 Receiving well
10-3 Stop transmitting
10-4 OK, message received
10-5 Relay message
10-6 Busy, stand by
10-7 Out of service, leaving air
10-8 In service, subject to call
10-9 Repeat message
10-10 Transmission completed,
standing by
10-11 Talking too rapidly
10-12 Visitors present
10-13 Advise Weather/Road
conditions
10-16 Make pick up at
10-17 Urgent business
10-18 Anything for us?
10-19 Nothing for you, return to base
10-20 My location is
10-21 Call by telephone
10-22 Report in person to
10-23 Stand by
10-24 Completed last assignment
10-25 Can you contact
10-26 Disregard last information
10-27 I am moving to channel
10-28 Identify your station
10-29 Time is up for contact
10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules
10-32 I will give you a radio check
10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC
10-34 Trouble at this station
10-35 Confidential information
10-36 Correct time is
10-37 Wrecker needed at
10-38 Ambulance needed at
10-39 Your message delivered
10-41 Please turn to channel
10-42 Traffic accident at
10-43 Traffic Tie up at
10-44 I have a message for you
10-45 All units within range
please report
10-50 Break channel
10-60 What is next
message number?
10-62 Unable to copy,
use phone
10-63 Net directed to
10-64 Net clear
10-65 Awaiting your next
message/assignment
10-67 All units comply
10-70 Fire at
10-71
Proceed with transmission
in sequence
10-77 Negative contact
10-81 Reserve hotel room for
10-82 Reserve room for
10-84 My telephone number is
10-85 My address is
10-91 Talk closer to mike
10-93 Check my frequency on
this channel
10-94 Please give me a
long count
10-99 Mission completed, all
units secure
10-200 Police needed at
Operating Procedure for Emergency Communications
1.
For EMERGENCY communications, set radio to Ch. 9. For non-
emergency communications, select desired Channel by rotating the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN tuning knob until reaching the desired Channel.
Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or use of a poorly
matched antenna, could cause damage to the transmitter.
2. When asking for aid on Channel 9 it is suggested that you request a
REACT base to respond by saying "Break Channel 9 for a REACT base"
and provide the CB DISTRESS DATA (called "CLIP):
CALL SIGN-Identify yourself and vehicle.
LOCATION-Be exact.
INJURIES-Number. Type. Trapped?
PROBLEM- Give details and help required. Air CLIP repeatedly so any
monitor can aid you.
If you don't receive a response on Ch. 9; try Ch.14 or 19.
USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY ONLY
FCC gives the following examples of permitted and prohibited types of
communications for use on Channel 9. These are guidelines and are not
intended to be all-inclusive.
Permitted Example Message
Yes "A tornado sighted six miles north of town."
No "This is observation post number 10. No tornado sighted."
Yes "I am out of gas on Interstate 95 at mile marker 121."
No "I am out of gas in my driveway."
Yes "There is a four-car collision at Exit 10 on the Beltway,
send police and ambulance."
No "Traffic is moving smoothly on the Beltway."
Yes "Base to Unit 1, the Weather Bureau has just issued a
thunderstorm warning. Bring the sailboat into port."
No "Attention all motorists. The Weather Bureau advises that
the snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches."
Yes "There is a fire in the building on the corner of 6th and
Main Streets."
No "This is Halloween patrol unit number 3. Everything is
quiet here."
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CB Channel Freq. CB Channel Freq.
Channel in MHz Channel in MHz
1 26.965
2 26.975
3 26.985
4 27.005
5 27.015
6 27.025
7 27.035
8 27.055
9 27.065
10 27.075
11 27.085
12 27.105
13 27.115
14 27.125
15 27.135
16 27.155
17 27.165
18 27.175
19 27.185
20 27.205
21 27.215
22 27.225
23 27.255
24 27.235
25 27.245
26 27.265
27 27.275
28 27.285
29 27.295
30 27.305
31 27.315
32 27.325
33 27.335
34 27.345
35 27.355
36 27.365
37 27.375
38 27.385
39 27.395
40 27.405
HH-33 SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CHANNELS CB - 40 CH
FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 %
FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -30° C TO + 65° C
MICROPHONE ELECTRET, PUSH-TO-TALK
INPUT VOLTAGE 12V VDC, INTERNAL BATTERIES
13.8 VDC, EXTERNAL
ANTENNA CONNECTOR TYPE BNC
TRANSMITTER
POWER OUTPUT 3.5 W AT 12 VDC - HIGH, 1.0 W IN LOW
4.0 W AT 13.8 VDC - HIGH, 1.0 IN LOW
MODULATION AM
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 300 - 3000 HZ AT -6 DB
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 OHMS, UNBALANCED
RECEIVER
CB
SENSITIVITY LESS THAN 1 uV FOR 10 DB S/N
IF FREQUENCY DUAL CONVERSION
1 ST - 10.690 MHZ, 2ND - 455 KHZ
AUDIO OUTPUT 500 mW MAXIMUM AT 10 % DISTORTION
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 300 - 3000 HZ AT -6 DB
2ND IF IMAGE REJECTION GREATER THAN 60 DB
ADJACENT CH. REJECTION 50 DB MIN.
AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER BUILT- IN.
FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP)
FREQUENCY RANGE
The COBRA HH33 transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM
two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service.
This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry providing
complete coverage of all 40 CB channels as shown below.
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Radios, and
the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials
for period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty
may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is
utilized within the U.S.A.
COBRA will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective CB radios,
products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service
Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as
a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty
service, but the return charges will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired
or replaced under warranty. For further details concerning procedures for obtaining
service, see the “If You Think You Need Service” section of the Owner’s Manual.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any product damaged by
accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; 4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
6500 W. Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707
If You Think You Need Service,
Call 773-889-3087
“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before
sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turnaround 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 sales receipt. If you send the original
receipt it cannot be returned.
2. Send the entire product. Must include CB unit and microphone.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or
clearly printed 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 (to avoid loss in transit)
such as UNited Parcel Service (UPS), Roadway Parcel Service (RPS), or First
Class Insured Mail to Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,
6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. Cobra is not responsible for units not
received if package has not been properly insured.
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 773-889-3087 for assistance.
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 - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST.
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently
Asked Question (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to
productinfo@cobraelec.com
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Magnetic Mount Weather Antenna (not
shown). Allows greater transmission range
while in a moving vehicle. (Requires a CA43 connector)
ATW-400 $39.75
NOTES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra CB dealer.
If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra
Order by phone:
Call 1-773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8a.m.-8p.m. M-F CST.
Order by mail or fax: Please fill out order form below, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.
Fax to:
1-773-622-2269
Please print clearly:
Name
Address (Not P.O. Box)
City State Zip
Credit Card No. Exp. Date
Customer Signature
Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover
Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only.
Replacement DC
Power Cord for
in vehicle use
420-017-N-001
$7.00
BNC/SO239 antenna
adapter. Allows connection
of your handheld CB to
standard antennas.
CA-43 $5.00
Long Range antenna.
Doubles the range of
your handheld CB.
CA-41 $15.95
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Illinois residents add 7%
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Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total)
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Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)
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Indiana residents add 5%
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Michigan residents add 4 %
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Minnesota residents add 6%
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Ohio residents add 6%
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Wisconsin residents add 5%
Part No. Cost Ea. X Qty. = Amount
420-017-N-001 $7.00
CA-43 $5.00
CA-41 $15.95
ATW-400 $39.75
Amount
(Tax if applicable )
Shipping//handling $3.75
Total
Mail to:
Cobra Accessories Dept.
6500 W. Cortland St.,
Chicago, IL 60707
(Prices subject to change without notice.)
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