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The COBRA CB transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encoun-
tered in mobile installations. The use of all solid state circuitry and its light weight
result in high reliability. Should a failure occur, however, review the following,
then if necessary, replace parts only with identical parts. Do not substitute. Refer
to the schematic diagram and parts. 

1.

Check connections to the source of power and make sure it is the 13.8 VDC
required to operate your radio.

2.

Check the fuse in the DC power cord. The main power lead (red wire) has a
2 Amp 3AG type fuse in its holder. Use only the above specified type and
size fuse for maximum protection. Failure to do so, will void the warranty.

3.

Make certain the microphone is properly plugged in.

4.

Make certain the antenna is properly connected and tuned for minimum
SWR. 

NOTE:

COBRA antennas include full instructions as to how to tune

your antenna. If you're still in doubt about the procedure, contact the
COBRA dealer from whom you purchased your radio and antenna, for
advice. If you hired an installer to install your radio and antenna, contact the
installer.

If you are unable to correct the problem, refer the WARRANTY SERVICE
INSTRUCTIONS at the end of this manual for the correct procedure for warranty
and post-warranty service from COBRA.

Adjustment 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 other than transmitter adjustments, be sure to re-read
applicable portions of this instruction manual to make certain you are following
correct procedure and that the radio was properly installed, etc.

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 [email protected]

Maintenance and Adjustment

Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the Ò

10-code

Ó for standard

questions and answers. Its use permits faster communications and better under-
standing in noisy areas. The following table lists some of the more common codes
and their meanings:

Code

Meaning

Code

Meaning

10-1

Receiving poorly

10-35

Confidential information

10-2

Receiving well

10-36

Correct time is

10-3

Stop transmitting

10-37

Wrecker needed at

10-4

OK, message received

10-38

Ambulance needed at

10-5

Relay message

10-39

Your message delivered

10-6

Busy, stand by

10-41

Please turn to channel

10-7

Out of service, leaving air

10-42

Traffic accident at

10-8

In service, subject to call

10-43

Traffic Tie up at

10-9

Repeat message

10-44

I have a message for you

10-10

Transmission completed,

10-45

All units within range 

standing by

please report

10-11

Talking too rapidly

10-50

Break channel

10-12

Visitors present

10-60

What is next message number?

10-13

Advise Weather/Road

10-62

Unable to copy, use phone

conditions

10-63

Net directed to

10-16

Make pick up at

10-64

Net clear

10-17

Urgent business

10-65

Awaiting your next 

10-18

Anything for us?

message/assignment

10-19

Nothing for you, return

10-67

All units copy

to base

10-70

Fire at

10-20

My location is

10-71

Proceed with transmission

10-21

Call by telephone

in sequence

10-22

Report in person to

10-77

Negative contact

10-23

Stand by

10-81

Reserve hotel room for

10-24

Completed last assignment

10-82

Reserve room for

10-25

Can you contact

10-84

My telephone number is

10-26

Disregard last information

10-85

My address is

10-27

I am moving to channel

10-91

Talk closer to mike

10-28

Identify your station

10-93

Check my frequency on 

10-29

Time is up for contact

this channel

10-30

Does not conform to FCC rules

10-94

Please give me a long count

10-32

I will give you a radio check

10-99

Mission completed, all 

10-33

EMERGENCY TRAFFIC

units secure

10-34

Trouble at this station

10-200 Police needed at

Appendix

Summary of Contents for 25 WX ST

Page 1: ...RATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR 40 CHANNEL CITIZENS BAND 2 WAY MOBILE RADIO Model 25 WX ST Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 PRINTED IN HONG KONG COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP 1997 480 210 P 001 ...

Page 2: ...s 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 s...

Page 3: ...SYSTEM Power Output 4 watts into external speaker External Speaker for PA 8 ohms when PA CB switch is in PA the PA speaker Not Supplied also monitors the receiver separate jack provided SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 3 2 Specifications cont Specifications FREQUENCY RANGE The COBRA 25 WX ST transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM two way radios ever designed for use as a...

Page 4: ...second This is the emergency weather alert normal initialization procedure 7 Mount microphone bracket on right side of the transceiver or near it using two screws supplied When mounting in an automobile place the bracket under the dash so the microphone is readily accessible Location Plan the location of the transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation Select a location that...

Page 5: ...r is limited by the FCC the antenna is one important factor affecting transmission distance Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power transfer from the 50 ohm transmission line to the radiating element In mobile installations cars trucks boats etc an antenna system that is non directional should be used A vertically polarized quarter wavelength whip antenna provides the most ...

Page 6: ...e orange 13 SOUNDTRACKER INDICATOR A red LED will illuminate when the SoundTracker system is engaged on your CB 14 SOUNDTRACKER SWITCH Depressing this button turns on the SoundTracker system in your CB 15 LED CHANNEL DISPLAY The selected channel will be displayed Display will be off when radio is in Weatherband mode Controls and Indicators Refer to controls indicators and connectors as illustrated...

Page 7: ...arly in a normal voice Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting Prolonged transmitting without an antenna or a poorly matched antenna could cause damage to the transmitter 1 2 3 4 B Press To Talk Microphone Both the receiver and transmitter are controlled by the Press to Talk switch on the microphone Press the switch and the transmitter is activated release the sw...

Page 8: ...mode remember to change the CB WX Switch from CB to WX every so often to make sure you are continually tuned to the clearest closest weather band channel in case an alert is broadcast 4 You can completely disable the Emergency Weather Alert feature by turning the Weather Channel Selector to the OFF position Operation Cont How SoundTracker Works SOUNDTRACKER SYSTEM While previous systems only Òblan...

Page 9: ...an 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 Maintenance and Adjustment Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the Ò10 codeÓ for standard questions and answers Its use permits faster communications...

Page 10: ... such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales r eceipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be r eturned 2 Send the enti r e product Must include CB unit and mic r ophone 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit Include a typed or clearly printed name and add r ess of whe re the unit is to be r eturned 4 Pack unit secu r ely to prevent damage in transit If possibl...

Page 11: ...d Street Chicago IL 60707 Warranty and Service DYNAMIC MICROPHONE Replacement microphone with 4 pin screw on connector CA 73 19 95 DC POWER CORD Exact replacement 426 002 N 001 7 50 MOUNTING BRACKET Exact replacement 251 199 9 001 4 50 MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS Exact replacements 634 081 9 001 60 ea POWER MICROPHONE Amplified power mic CA 75 19 95 POWER NOISE CANCELLING MICROPHONE Amplified power mi...

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