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10-28

Identify your station

10-29

Time is up for contact

10-30

Does not conform to FCC rules

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

10-39

Message delivered

10-41

Turn to channel

10-42

Traffic accident at

10-43

Traffic tie up at

10-44

Have a message for

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, transmission in sequence

10-77

Negative contact

10-81

Reserve hotel room for

10-82

Reserve room for

10-85

My address is

10-91

Talk closer to mic

10-93

Check my frequency on this channel

10-94

Give me a long count

10-99

Mission completed, all units secure

10-200

Police needed at

CB 10-Codes

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CB 10-Codes

Citizen Bands have adopted the “10-CODES” for
standard questions and answers. These codes provide
quick and easy communication, especially in noisy
areas. Following are some of the more common codes
and meanings:

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

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/roads 

10-16

Make pick up at

10-17

Urgent business

10-18

Anything for us?

10-19

Return to base

10-20

My location is

10-21

Call by phone

10-22

Report in person to

10-23

Stand by

10-24

Completed last assignment

10-25

Can you contact

10-26

Disregard last info

10-27

Moving to channel

CB 10-Codes

CB 10-Codes

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Summary of Contents for 20XTR Street Communicator

Page 1: ...fety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories Power Inverters VHF Marine Radios 1 CB Transceiver 2 Microphone 3 Transceiver Bracket 4 Microphone Bracket 5 Operating Manual not pictured 6 FCC Rules not pictured 7 Illuminated Antenna CB Tranceiver A1 The Citizens Band Story FCC Information 4 7 2 1 3 Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra 20 XTR StreetCommu...

Page 2: ...n this user s manual you should find all the information you need to operate your radio If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance In the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT M...

Page 3: ...rence 13 Temporary Mobile Operation 13 Operation to Receive Transmit 14 Maintenance 15 Replacement Warning 16 Rules You Should Know 16 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 16 CB Distress Data 17 CB 10 Codes 18 Frequency Ranges 20 Specifications 21 Warranty 22 Product Service 23 Accessories 24 Order Form 26 Features of This Product Antenna Included Antenna Illuminates When PTT Is Pressed 40 CB Radio Channe...

Page 4: ...icrophone bracket beside it Hold the radio with mounting bracket in the exact location desired Remove the mounting bracket and use it as a template to mark the location for the mounting screws Drill necessary holes and secure mounting bracket in location Connect the antenna cable plug to the receptacle marked ANT on the back of the unit CB Tranceiver EXT ANT 13 8V DC PA 3 Mounting and Connections ...

Page 5: ...trols and connect to the antenna connector of the radio 5 Warning Warning This product is intended for off road use Please check the laws and regulations in your state county and or municipality regarding installation and use of this product The manufacturer makes no claims as to the edequacy of use and assumes no liability for any improper use or installation Installation and use are solely the r...

Page 6: ...l must overcome in order to be heard Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise setting Squelch Operation 6 Turning on Turn volume control clockwise to turn power on and set the desired listening volume Microphone Connector Allows for convenient removal of the microphone plug when storage is required The microphone MUST be connected to the unit at all times when in use for proper ope...

Page 7: ...ch Setting DSS turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until you hear noise Now turn the control clockwise just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting Operation 8 Operation Gate open Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting DSS Gate closed Setting Squelch Setting Squelch Squelch is the control gate for incoming signals Full clockwise rotation closes the gate allowing only very strong signals t...

Page 8: ...X Indicator LED Channel Selection 10 Selecting a Channel Rotate channel knob clockwise until desired channel is displayed Channel 9 NOR Set CH 9 to obtain instant access emergency channel In NOR position all 40 CB channels are selected by the channel button CB PA In the CB position the PA function is disabled and the unit will transmit and receive on the selected channel The PA function should not...

Page 9: ...battery Temporary Mobile Operation Note Red wire is connected to positive side of socket center tip Black wire is connected to negative side contacts Note Radio resets to CH 9 when connected to cigarette lighter plug EXT ANT 13 8V DC PA 12 Rear Panel Antenna Connector This female connector permits connection of the transmission line cable male connector to the transceiver External Speaker The Exte...

Page 10: ...or the correct procedure for warranty and post warranty service from COBRA 14 Operating Procedure to Receive Be sure that power cord antenna and microphone are connected to the proper connectors before proceeding further The CB PA switch should be in the CB position Turn the radio ON by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL clockwise Rotate SQUELCH CONTROL counterclockwise until incoming signal is heard Sel...

Page 11: ...es You Should Know Replacement Warning Replacement or substitution of certain parts with replacements other than those recommended by Cobra may be a violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC rules or of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of said rules When making adjustments be sure to re read applicable portions of this instruction manual to make certain you are following c...

Page 12: ... channel 10 94 Give me a long count 10 99 Mission completed all units secure 10 200 Police needed at CB 10 Codes 18 CB 10 Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the 10 CODES for standard questions and answers These codes provide quick and easy communication especially in noisy areas Following are some of the more common codes and meanings Code Meaning 10 1 Receiving poorly 10 2 Receiving well 10 3 Stop ...

Page 13: ...IMAGE REJECTION 60 dB TYPICAL ADJACENT CHANNEL REJECTION 50 dB TYPICAL AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER BUILT IN Specifications 20 Frequency Ranges Frequency Ranges Frequency Ranges The Cobra 20 XTR 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...

Page 14: ...requently Asked Questions FAQ section at www cobra com or by e mail to productinfo cobra com Product Service 22 Limited One Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Transceiver and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first cons...

Page 15: ... 741 080 9 001 4 Pin Power Microphone HG M75 4 Pin Noise Canceling Microphone HG M77 4 Pin Replacement Dynamic Microphone HG M73 4 Pin Premium Noise Cancelling Microphone HG M84 4 Pin Premium Noise Cancelling Microphone Wood Grain HG M84W 5 Pin Premium Noise Cancelling Microphone HG M85 20 XTR MANUAL qxd 4 17 03 4 56 PM Page 24 ...

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