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Table of Contents

Contents
The CB Story

 .........................................................................................A1

  FCC Regulations

  FCC Warnings

  Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators

 ........................................................................A2

Our Thanks to You

 .............................................................................A3

  Customer Support

Installation

 Location ................................................................................................2

  Mounting and Connection ............................................................2

Antennas

  CB Antenna .........................................................................................6

  Marine Installation ............................................................................6

Ignition Noise Interference 

 .............................................................7

Operating Your 29 LTD Classic

  Turning On Your CB .........................................................................8

  Setting Channel Selector ...............................................................9

  Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) ............................ 10

  To Receive ........................................................................................ 13

  Selecting a Channel ...................................................................... 14

 S-Meter .............................................................................................. 14

  NB-ANL/ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic

    Noise Limiter Switch) ............................................................... 15

  Bright/Dim Switch ......................................................................... 16

  RF Gain Control............................................................................... 17

  Setting Delta-Tune ........................................................................ 18

  Setting Squelch .............................................................................. 18

  To Transmit ...................................................................................... 20

  Setting Dynamike® ........................................................................ 20

 Transmit ............................................................................................ 21 

  RF Meter ............................................................................................ 22

  External Speaker ............................................................................ 23

  PA (Public Address) ....................................................................... 24

  Home And Office Set-Up  ........................................................... 26

  Temporary Mobile Set-Up .......................................................... 27

How Your CB Can Serve You

 ......................................................... 28

  A Few Rules You Should Know .................................................28

  Channel 9 Emergency Messages .............................................28

  CB 10 Codes .....................................................................................30

Frequency Ranges

 .............................................................................32

29 LTD Classic Specifications

 ........................................................33

FCC Statement

 ..............................................................................34-35

Warranty Information

 ......................................................................36 

Product Service

 ...................................................................................37

Order Info

 ..............................................................................................38

Features of This Product

•  40 CB Radio Channels
•  Heavy-Duty Dynamic  
 Microphone 
•  Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
•  SWR Calibration
•  Instant Channel 9/19
•   4-Pin Front Mount Microphone 

Connector

•  Delta -Tune          
•   Switchable Automatic Noise 

Limiter & Noise Blanker

•   Adjustable Dynamike® Boost
•  9 Ft. Mic Cord          
•  RF Gain          

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Summary of Contents for 29 LTD Classic

Page 1: ...Control 17 Setting Delta Tune 18 Setting Squelch 18 To Transmit 20 Setting Dynamike 20 Transmit 21 RF Meter 22 External Speaker 23 PA Public Address 24 Home And Office Set Up 26 Temporary Mobile Set...

Page 2: ...on that is convenient for operation yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger The transceiver is usually mounted to the underside of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it Note The t...

Page 3: ...DC power cord to the positive post of the battery or to an accessory 12 volt fuse Connect the black lead to the of the DC power cord to the negative post of the battery or to the vehicle chassis 4 5 P...

Page 4: ...ssion distance Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power output Cobra loaded type antenna models are highly recommended for most installations Consult your Cobra dealer for furth...

Page 5: ...hone are connected to their proper connectors before starting Setting Channel Selector 2 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to a normal listening level Set the CH9 CH19 NOR switch to NOR 1 CH19...

Page 6: ...antenna See your antenna directions for more complete information continued Switch to the CAL position 2 1 Calibrate for SWR Standing Wave Ratio SWR meter calibration is required to accurately measur...

Page 7: ...antenna indicator will light A slight antenna height adjustment higher or lower may be required Repeat recalibration steps Repeat the same steps two through five on Channel 1 and 40 This will check S...

Page 8: ...tomatic Noise Limiter Switch Note The RF noise blanker is very effective in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise Limiter is activated This...

Page 9: ...rong or weak signal areas Bright Dim Switch Switch to BRT or DIM to control the brightness of the channel indicator and multi function meter for day or nighttime driving CH19 NOR Rotate the RF Gain kn...

Page 10: ...l the noise stops This is the DSS setting Setting Delta Tune Delta Tune functions as a fine tune control enabling you to capture a more readable signal as well as eliminate adjacent channel interferen...

Page 11: ...ld cause damage to the transmitter Be sure to read the F C C Rules and Regulations before transmitting Operation Operation 1 Select desired channel 1 CH19 NOR Initially set fully clockwise so that max...

Page 12: ...R CAL switch must be in the S RF position Note The external speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 Watts When the external speaker is plugged in the internal speaker i...

Page 13: ...e Your voice will be heard on the PA speaker Adjust the PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control Note The PA speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 Watts Note The s...

Page 14: ...rent To operate the transceiver from your home or office you will need a 13 8 Volt DC Power Supply rated at a minimum of 2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna Home And Office Set Up 26...

Page 15: ...ovide the CB distress data called CLIP C all Sign Identify yourself L ocation Be exact I njuries Number Type Trapped P roblem Give details and help needed Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can a...

Page 16: ...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 Citizen Bands have adopted the 10 CODES for stan...

Page 17: ...pe Squelch Adjustable threshold less than 1 V Audio Output Power 4 Watts Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 5 3 Watts 1000 Hz Built in Speaker 8 ohms 5w External Speaker Not suppli...

Page 18: ...ment ENGLISH This radio transmitter identify the device by certification number or model number if Category II has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with...

Page 19: ...of the original retail purchase see policy statement above for full warranty details and exclusions Standard accessories packaged with each model will have a one year factory warranty Accessory items...

Page 20: ...f you need your item to be expedited we recommend calling Sales at 800 543 1608 Order Acceptance Once your order has been accepted and processed you will receive an email that will include the shippin...

Page 21: ...Operator s License 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 reg...

Page 22: ...understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services Monday...

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