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25 NW 

LTD CLASSIC

CB Radio

“Ingenious Products for Easier Communication.”

Operating Instructions 
for your Cobra 25 NW 

LTD CLASSIC

25 NW  LTD

CLASSIC

RF GAIN     DYNA

DIM

 

 

   

 

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Summary of Contents for 25 NW LTD Classic

Page 1: ...25 NW LTD CLASSIC CB Radio Ingenious Products for Easier Communication Operating Instructions for your Cobra 25 NW LTD CLASSIC 25 NW LTD CLASSIC RF GAIN DYNA DIM Downloaded from www cbradio nl...

Page 2: ...n those supplied by the manufacturer as front panel operating controls must be made by or under the supervision of the holder of an FCC issued General Radio Telephone Operator s License Replacement or...

Page 3: ...olume 3 Squelch 4 RF Gain DynaMike 5 Dim 6 Channel Selector 7 LED Channel Display 8 RX Receive TX Transmit LED Indicator 9 Channel 19 Channel 9 Normal Switch 10 CB PA Switch 11 NB Off Switch 12 ANL Of...

Page 4: ...r s manual If after referring to the manual you still need help call Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 6 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087...

Page 5: ...Temporary Mobile Set Up 22 Home And Office Set Up 23 How Your CB Can Serve You 25 A Few Rules You Should Know 25 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 25 CB 10 Codes 27 Frequency Ranges 29 25 NW Specification...

Page 6: ...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 under side of the dash with the micro...

Page 7: ...the antenna cable plug to the recep tacle marked ANT on the back of the unit 3 ANT PA SP EXT SP POWER FCC ID BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA SERIAL NO 806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA E...

Page 8: ...accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left on accidentally and also per mits operating the unit without running the engine Note In positive ground vehicles the red wire goes to the chassis and...

Page 9: ...plied Bracket should be placed under the dash so microphone is readily accessible 6 7 Attach the 4 pin microphone cable to recepta cle on front of unit and Install unit in bracket securely 8 ANT PA S...

Page 10: ...re 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 Note For optimum...

Page 11: ...s 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 signifi cantly discharge the vehicle s battery Ev...

Page 12: ...n 8 Turning On Make sure the power cord antenna and micro phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting 2 SIG 1 3 5 7 9 30dB RF MIN MAX MIN MAX OFF 25 NW LTD CLASSIC 1 Rotate the On O...

Page 13: ...ing Channel Selector Setting Channel Selector Select one of forty channels and adjust volume The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob 1 MIN MAX MIN...

Page 14: ...LED will be illiuminated Operation 10 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 channel...

Page 15: ...Operation 11 S Meter S Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving...

Page 16: ...as Rotate the DIM knob clockwise for maximum brightness counter clockwise for minimum Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to reduce gain in strong signal areas In weak signal areas turn clockwise...

Page 17: ...K SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS Gate open Gate closed Setting Squelch Full clockwise rotation closes the gate allowing only very strong signals to enter Full counterclockwise rotation opens th...

Page 18: ...lockwise until you hear noise Now turn the control clockwise just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting 14 Operation 3 NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS G AT E Gate set to Desir...

Page 19: ...the radio before transmitting Prolonged trans mitting without an antenna or a poorly matched antenna could cause damage to the transmitter Be sure to read the F C C Rules and Regulations included with...

Page 20: ...e sensitivity outgoing audio level 16 Setting Dynamike Operation 1 Initially set fully clockwise so that maxi mum voice volume is available Dynamike may have to be reduced in some conditions SIG 1 3 5...

Page 21: ...tter is now activated When transmit ting hold the microphone two inches from your mouth and speak in a clear normal voice Release to receive 1 PUSH HOLD Transmit RF Meter RF Meter This meter swings pr...

Page 22: ...he external speak er is plugged in the internal speaker is automatically discon nected Note Cobra external speakers are rated at 15 watts See accessories page 33 ANT PA SP EXT SP POWER DATE OF MFG JUN...

Page 23: ...uld be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback Note Activity on the CB channel will be heard through the PA speaker Adjust Volume Control for normal listening level 1 ANT PA SP...

Page 24: ...h and hold microphone button and speak in a normal voice Your voice will sound on the PA speaker Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control 3 4 SIG 1 3 5 7 9 30dB RF MIN MAX MIN MAX OFF LTD CL...

Page 25: ...AX MIN MAX OFF 25 NW LTD CLASSIC 1 When switched to NB position the RF Noise Blanker is activated providing increased noise filtration When switched to OFF position Noise Blanking Filtration will be t...

Page 26: ...ptional cigarette lighter adapter from your COBRA dealer This adapter and a mag netic mount antenna allow you to quickly install your transceiver for temporary use ANT PA SP EXT SP POWER DATE OF MFG J...

Page 27: ...ill need a 13 8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna Warning Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120 vac No...

Page 28: ...on antenna Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings 2 3 ANT PA SP EXT SP POWER DATE OF MFG JUNE 98 FCC ID BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA SERIAL NO 80613577...

Page 29: ...ta Provide help in event of an emergency Provide direct contact with home or office Assist police by reporting erratic drivers Get local information to find destination Communicate with family and fri...

Page 30: ...10 No tornado sighted Yes Out of gas on I 95 at mile marker 211 No Out of gas in my driveway Yes Four car accident on I 94 at Exit 11 Send police and ambulance No Traffic moving smoothly on I 94 Yes W...

Page 31: ...d 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 Visitor...

Page 32: ...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 Awaiti...

Page 33: ...annels 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...

Page 34: ...PEDANCE 50 OHMS UNBALANCED RECEIVER SENSITIVITY LESS THAN 1 V FOR 10dB S N N SELECTIVITY 6 dB 7 KHZ 60 dB 10KHZ IMAGE REJECTION 80 dB TYPICAL ADJACENT CHANNEL REJECTION 60 dB TYPICAL IF FREQUENCIES DO...

Page 35: ...u may also have other rights which vary from state to state 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...

Page 36: ...in vehicle use 634 081 9 001 0 60 Replacement Microphone Bracket For in vehicle use 741 080 9 001 0 45 38 Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG A1500 46 95 21 Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG A1000...

Page 37: ...ease fill out order form on next page and mail fax directly to Cobra Optional Accessories 33 Dynamic External Speaker HG S100 21 95 Noise Canceling External Speaker HG S300 28 95 Noise Canceling With...

Page 38: ...Shipping Order Handling 25 00 and under 4 75 minimum 25 01 40 00 6 95 40 01 80 00 9 25 80 01 120 00 10 25 120 01 160 00 11 75 160 01 and up 14 50 For AK HI and PR please add an additional 15 00 for UP...

Page 39: ...The Cobra line of quality products also includes MicroTalk Radios Radar Detectors SafetyAlert Traffic Warning Systems HighGear CB Accessories HighGear Power Inverters Nothing comes close to a Cobra...

Page 40: ...ave 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 ca...

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