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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 TEMP. RANGE . . . . . . . . . -30° C TO + 65° C
MICROPHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLUG-IN DYNAMIC
INPUT VOLTAGE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.8VDC nom. (negative ground) 
CURRENT DRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRANSMIT: AM FULL MOD., 1.4A  (MAXIMUM) 

RECEIVE: SQUELCHED, 0.9 A;
FULL AUDIO OUTPUT, 1.2A (NOMINAL)

SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7/8” D X 6-3/4” W X 1-7/8” H
WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 LBS.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . UHF; SO-239
METER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED; INDICATES RELATIVE POWER 

OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH

TRANSMITTER

POWER OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WATTS
MODULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . 300 TO 3000 HZ
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 OHMS, UNBALANCED

RECEIVER

SENSITIVITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LESS THAN 1 µV FOR 10dB (S+N) 
SELECTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 dB @ 7 KHZ, 60 DB @ 10KHZ
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 all 40 CB channels.

Channel Channel

CB

Frequency

CB Frequency

Channel

In MHz

Channel

In MHz

1

26.965

21

27.215

2

26.975

22

27.225

3

26.985

23

27.255

4

27.005

24

27.235

5

27.015

25

27.245

6

27.025

26

27.265

7

27.035

27

27.275

8

27.055

28

27.285

9

27.065

29

27.295

10

27.075

30

27.305

11

27.085

31

27.315

12

27.105

32

27.325

13

27.115

33

27.335

14

27.125

34

27.345

15

27.135

35

27.355

16

27.155

36

27.365

17

27.165

37

27.375

18

27.175

38

27.385

19

27.185

39

27.395

20

27.205

40

27.405

Specifications

20 XTR MANUAL.qxd  4/17/03  4:56 PM  Page 20

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...

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