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29 LX EU

©2011 Cobra Electronics Corporation 

Printed in China

Part No. 480-703-P  Version D

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Operating Instructions for your 

Cobra 29 LX EU  

CB Radio

A1

U.S. Patent Nos. D625279, D630202 & D630625

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Customer Service

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX EU CB 

Radio Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product 

will give you many years of reliable service.

NOTICE!

Before using this transceiver, please check that the 

radio has been programmed on the frequency band 

specifications and operating modes allowed by the 

regulations valid in the country where the product is 

used. If not, please proceed to modify the frequency 

band programming, as described in this owner’s  

manual page 17. This transceiver is programmed at 

the factory on the EU frequency band (40 CH AM 

1W/40 CH FM 4W).   

Customer Assistance 

Should you encounter any problems with this  

product, or not understand its many features, please 

refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further 

assistance after reading this manual, please contact 

your local dealer.

This equipment is intended for use in:

For Warranty, Product Service and

Accessory Information

Please contact your local dealer or distributor.

See the enclosed leaflet, which provides contact

information for the Cobra international

distributors.

 

AT

BA
BE

BG

CH

CZ

DE

This equipment is intended for use in:

Countries of use

EE
ES

FI

FR

GB

GR

HR
HU

IE

IS

IT

NL

NO

PT

RO

RS

SE

SI

SK

TR

LT

LV

LU

DK

MK
MT

CY

UA

RU

PL

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Summary of Contents for 29 LX EU

Page 1: ...requency band specifications and operating modes allowed by the regulations valid in the country where the product is used If not please proceed to modify the frequency band programming as described in this owner s manual page 17 This transceiver is programmed at the factory on the EU frequency band 40 CH AM 1W 40 CH FM 4W Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or ...

Page 2: ... S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 DIM SCAN Included in this Package cb tranceiver 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 CB Transceiver 2 Microphone 3 Transceiver Bracket 4 Microphone Bracket 5 Operating Manual 6 DC Power Cord 29 LX EU Fuses Replacing the In Line Fuse To replace the in line fuse push the ends of the holder together then turn counter c...

Page 3: ... Automatic 26 Noise Limiter Switch RF Gain Control 26 Program Memory Channels 27 Scan CB Channels 28 Scan Memory Channels 28 Dimmer Control 28 Setting Squelch 29 External Speaker 31 Home And Office Set Up 32 Temporary Mobile Set Up 33 Frequency Ranges 34 29 LX EU Specifications 37 Optional Accessories 38 Declaration of Conformity 39 29 LX EU Fuses 40 Features of This Product AM FM 1W 4W Multi Coun...

Page 4: ...ion yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger The transceiver is usually mounted to the under side of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it Note The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumbscrews which allow for adjustment at a convenient angle The bracket includes two self tapping screws and star wash ers The mounting must be mechanically strong conve ...

Page 5: ...cted to the ignition switch In a negative earthed vehicle connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse Connect the black lead to the negative side of the vehicle This is usually the chassis Any convenient location with a good electrical contact remove paint may be used 4 5 Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Mount the micro...

Page 6: ... in affecting transmission distance Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power output Cobra loaded type antenna models are highly recommended for most installations Marine Installation The transceiver will not operate at maximum efficiency in a boat without a ground plate unless it has a steel hull Before attempting installation consult your dealer for information regarding an...

Page 7: ...ening level Select one of the channels and adjust volume The selected channel will be indicat ed by the readout directly above the channel selector knob 3 SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GA OFF MIN MIN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL Note Before using this transceiver please check that the radio has been programmed on the frequency...

Page 8: ...tton Press SWR CAL button to select CAL 2 1 3 Calibrate for SWR Standing Wave Ratio SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the length of the antenna and to monitor the quality of the coaxial cable and all RF connections This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti mum performance PUSH HOLD Select channel 20 4 SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE OFF MIN M S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30d...

Page 9: ... or lower may be required Repeat recalibration steps S RF Meter S RF Meter Swings proportionately to strength of incoming signal when receiving Rotate channel selector clockwise or anticlockwise to select desired channel 1 Selecting A Channel Selecting A Channel To Receive 1 To Receive SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE OFF MIN M S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR RX MEM SW...

Page 10: ...lear normal voice Release to receive SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE OFF MIN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL M ANL S RF SWR CAL Note Be sure the radio is pro grammed to the band that is allowed in the country of use Turn SoundTracker On and Off To activate SoundTracker press Menu Enter knob and select ST ON OFF ST icon will appear in display Turn SoundTra...

Page 11: ... ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 DIM SCAN SET COUNTRY ST ON OFF SET CLOCK Note The clock should be connected to constant 12V to run continuously Setting the Country of Use To set the country of use channel map press Menu Enter knob to select country Rotate Menu Enter knob to scroll and select country of choice th...

Page 12: ... EXIT SET SNOOZE ALARM LENGTH Note Default snooze time length is 10 minutes Note Default alarm length is 60 seconds and is set in 10 second increments Setting the Count Down Timer SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 DIM SCAN SET CLOC...

Page 13: ...NAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN PA RF POWER OUTPUT FAIL Note Press Dim Escape button to return to CB standby mode If 10 seconds pass or if Enter button pressed testing is complete Unit will return to CB Standby mode Test 3 Antenna Mism...

Page 14: ... main menu Press Dim Escape button to return to CB mode Setting Display Colour Mode Press Menu Enter knob and scroll down to select Display Colour Press and release Menu Enter to set the colour Rotating Menu Enter knob clockwise changes the display colour from green to blue to amber to red then back to green Press Menu Enter knob or escape button again to exit routine SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIK...

Page 15: ...5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 DIM SCAN SOFTWARE VER GO TO DEFAULT SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 DIM SCAN RESTORE DEFAULT YES NO SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL ...

Page 16: ...B ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 DIM SCAN Note If you attempt to program more than 10 channels 3 error beeps will be heard and Memory Full will be displayed for 10 seconds or until any button is pushed 2 SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF G...

Page 17: ...K SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH EN TER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 DIM SCAN Scan CB Channels Scan CB Channels To scan all channels the unit must be squelched Press and release Scan Mem Scan button once SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX ESC MEM SCAN S RF M EN U PU SH E...

Page 18: ...er indicates receive transmit signal strength only Connect an external speaker to the external speaker jack on the rear panel Connect external S Meter to jack for use of external S Meter not supplied 1 30 To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting DSS turn the Squelch control anticlockwise until you hear noise Now turn the control clock wise just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting 3 NOISE W...

Page 19: ...2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna Warning Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 230V AC 1 Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna Simply connect the red and black leads of the transceiver to the corresponding terminals of the power pack Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings 2 3 S...

Page 20: ... 235 25 27 245 26 27 265 27 27 275 28 27 285 29 27 295 30 27 305 31 27 315 32 27 325 33 27 335 34 27 345 35 27 355 36 27 365 37 27 375 38 27 385 39 27 395 40 27 405 Ch No Freq MHz 1 27 60125 2 27 61125 3 27 62125 4 27 63125 5 27 64125 6 27 65125 7 27 66125 8 27 67125 9 27 68125 10 27 69125 11 27 70125 12 27 71125 13 27 72125 14 27 73125 15 27 74125 16 27 75125 17 27 76125 18 27 77125 19 27 78125 2...

Page 21: ...CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Ch No Freq MHz 1 26 965 2 26 975 3 26 985 4 27 005 5 27 015 6 27 025 7 27 035 8 27 055 9 27 065 10 27 075 11 27 085 12 27 105 13 27 115 14 27 125 15 27 135 16 27 155 17 27 165 18 27 175 19 27 185 20 27 205 21 27 215 22 27 225 23 27 255 24 27 245 25 27 265 26 26 875 27 26 885 28 26 895 29 26 905 30 26 915 31 26 925 32 26 935 33 26 945 34 26 955 35 26 855 36 26 865 Ch No Freq M...

Page 22: ...e documents when properly installed and maintained and used for their intended purpose EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN62311 2008 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EN 301 489 13 V1 2 1 2002 08 EN 300 433 2 V1 3 1 2011 07 We hereby declare that the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to i...

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