Cobra 29 LX LE User Manual Download

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Operation

For optimal performance and access to all this radio’s

advanced features, you should download the iRadar app.

To download the app you must enter the iOS App Store or

Google Play Store and search for “

Cobra iRadar

”. Follow

the onscreen instructions to download and install the Cobra

iRadar app.
Make sure to check out the Tutorial for a full explanation of

app features. The Tutorial can be accessed from the Menu.
Information on specific settings and explanations of

radar bands can be found by pressing the green info icons

in the settings menus. The iRadar app can also be used to

change and easily adjust the alert settings.

Downloading the iRadar App

Note

The radio will not alert when
police are monitoring speed
with radar or laser guns.

Pairing/Connecting With Your Radio

continued

For Android™

a. Power on the CB radio.
b. Make sure your Android™

Bluetooth

® is turned On.

Press and hold the

Bluetooth

® button on the micro-

phone to put the radio into Bluetooth pairing mode.

c. Select

Bluetooth

® from

SETTINGS

on the Android device.

The

Available Devices

list should contain the following:

DEVICES:

29 LX MAX

(phone functionality)

29 LX MAX

(iRadar app functionality)

d. Select

29 LX MAX

to pair and connect to the

29 LX MAX phone call feature.

Select

29 LX MAX

for pairing to the iRadar app.

The phone might show “Paired but not connected”

in this menu. That’s OK as the connection will be

completed after opening the iRadar App.

e. Enter the iRadar App to complete the connection.
f. From the main menu,

29 LX MAX - CONNECTED

appears.

Note

For more information on pairing
with

Bluetooth

® devices consult

your phone’s owners manual.
If you are having trouble
initializing or maintaining
your

Bluetooth

® connection

completely turn off your
smartphone and the radio
device, wait 30 seconds, and
then turn them back on.

Pairing/Connecting With Your Radio to Use

with the Cobra iRadar App

GPS and iRadar-based features require connection to a

Bluetooth

® device and the Cobra iRadar app. For a full list

of compatible

Bluetooth

® devices visit www.bluetooth.com

Please note

, this is a newer

Bluetooth

® low-energy

technology and pairing is not always done in the same

manner and menus as conventional

Bluetooth

®. This

radio will NOT

APPEAR in the

Bluetooth

® Settings menu of your iPhone®.

a. Power on the CB radio.
b. Make sure your iPhone

Bluetooth

® is turned On.

c. Start the Cobra iRadar application. Press the Menu

icon (three horizontal bars) in the upper left corner of

the app and select Devices. Select

29 LX MAX

from

the devices list. A successful connection shows under

the paired devices list as

29 LX MAX CONNECTED

d. From the main menu,

29 LX MAX - CONNECTED

appears.

Your radio is capable of providing you with LBAs and iRadar

Community threat sharing data when connected to phone

running iRadar. The radio uses the GPS in your smartphone to

connect to and obtain the latest LBA’s and alert you to them.

Vehicle speed uses your phone’s GPS as well.

AURA® Location-Based Alerts (LBAs)

and iRadar Community

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Summary of Contents for 29 LX LE

Page 1: ...emory Channels 33 Scan Memory Scan Scan Memory Channels CB Channels 34 Dimmer Control 34 Setting Squelch 35 S RF Meter 36 External Speaker Push To Talk Mic Jack 37 Home And Office Set Up 38 Temporary Mobile Set Up 39 How Your CB Can Serve You 40 A Few Rules You Should Know 40 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 41 CB 10 Codes 42 Frequency Ranges 44 29 LX MAX Specifications 45 FCC Statement 46 Warranty In...

Page 2: ...e passenger The transceiver is usually mounted to the underside 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 washers The mounting must be mechanically strong and conveniently located continued Drill the pilot a...

Page 3: ...icle electrical system This is usually the chassis Any convenient location with a good electrical contact remove paint may be used 4 5 Plug the power cable into the back of the unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Mount the microphone bracket on either side of the unit using the two screws supplied The bracket should be placed under the dash so the microphone is readily accessibl...

Page 4: ...revention of electrolysis between fittings in the hull and water CB Antenna Since the maximum allowable power output of the transmitter is limited by the FCC the antenna is critical in affecting the transmission distance Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power output Loaded type antenna models are highly recommended for most installations The 29 LX MAX includes a weather mo...

Page 5: ...st to a normal listening level Select one of forty channels The selected channel 1 through 40 will be indicated by the readout directly above the channel selector knob 3 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 NB ANL S RF SWR CAL ESC MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX M ENU PUSH ENTER VOL DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX SQ MAX SIG RF 3...

Page 6: ...ections This calibration is critical in order to achieve optimum performance PUSH HOLD Set the radio to channel 20 4 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 NB ANL S RF SWR CAL ESC MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX M ENU PUSH ENTER VOL DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX SQ MAX SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL...

Page 7: ...Channel Selector clockwise or counter clockwise to select the desired channel 1 Selecting A Channel To Receive 1 TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL SWR NB ANL S RF SWR CAL ESC MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX M ENU PUSH ENTER VOL DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX SQ SIG 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR SIG RF 30dB 1 1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S RF NB ANL S RF SWR C...

Page 8: ...1 5 2 3 CAL 3 5 7 9 SWR TX RX NB ANL MEM WX ANL S RF SWR CAL NB ANL S RF SWR CAL ESC MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX M ENU PUSH ENTER VOL DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX SQ MAX Setting TalkBack This control is used to adjust the desired amount of modulation talk back present at the speaker during transmit At the fully counter clockwise position the TalkBack is Off SI...

Page 9: ...L 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 WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN PA WX AUTO SCAN DISPLAY COLOR BRIGHTNESS MAX 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 CA...

Page 10: ...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 ANTENNA PASS 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 WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN PA ANTENNA FAIL 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Operation 1...

Page 11: ... RF M ENU PU S H E NTER 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 SAVE AND EXIT SET COLOR MAX 1 2 3 4 MAX Turn NightWatch Illumination On Off Hi Low Press the Menu Enter knob and scroll down to select NW Lighting Rotate the Menu Enter knob clockwise to change the setting to HI LOW or OFF Press the Menu Enter knob to save and exit NW IS SET HI...

Page 12: ...turer s instruction to enable it s Bluetooth function II Successful pairing will be indicated by a tone to confirm entry to Connected mode 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 WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN READY FOR PAIRING PW 0000 MAX BT Button ...

Page 13: ...App to complete the connection f From the main menu 29 LX MAX CONNECTED appears Note For more information on pairing with Bluetooth devices consult your phone s owners manual If you are having trouble initializing or maintaining your Bluetooth connection completely turn off your smartphone and the radio device wait 30 seconds and then turn them back on Pairing Connecting With Your Radio to Use wit...

Page 14: ...EM WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN ON PHONE ON OFF MAX A2DP Audio Streaming 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 WX ANL S RF SWR CAL CH 9 19 CB WX DIM SCAN ON MEDIA ON OFF MAX Using the Report Button You can report to the iRadar Community locations...

Page 15: ...ctive while in CB mode will determine if the present WX channel is active If the present WX channel is not active will search for the strongest WX channel and auto change to that channel Default is Off Go to Menu mode to choose on off see page 30 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 NB ANL S RF SWR CAL ESC MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX M ENU PUSH ENTER VOL D...

Page 16: ...MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX WX MAX Note Press DIM ESC button to return to CB mode Note If an alert is detected the unit will activate WX mode on the channel with the alert Operation 31 Software Version Factory Settings Displays current software version and returns unit to original factory settings To view the software version press the Menu Enter knob and select Setting then Software Version T...

Page 17: ...empted to be programmed 3 error beeps will be heard and Memory Full will be displayed for 10 seconds or until any button is pushed 2 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 NB ANL S RF SWR CAL ESC MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX M ENU PUSH ENTER VOL DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX SQ MAX Note The radio should be squelched before sca...

Page 18: ...B ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF MAX 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 ANL S RF SWR CAL CB SCAN 27 405 ESC MEM SCAN SCAN CH 9 19 DIM CB WX MAX Scan Memory Channels To scan memory channels press and release the SCAN MEM SCAN button twice SWR CAL NB ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR CAL OFF MIN MIN OFF M...

Page 19: ...peaker to the external speaker jack on the rear panel 36 To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting DSS rotate the Squelch knob counterclockwise until you hear noise Now rotate the knob clockwise just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting 3 NOISE WEAK SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS STRONG SIGNALS G AT E Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting DSS Continued ANT EXT MIC EXT PTT EXT SP POWER SIG RF 30dB 1 1 ...

Page 20: ...2 volt DC Power Supply 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 120V AC 1 Connect the 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 the power cable into the back of the...

Page 21: ...uidelines and not all inclusive Permitted Example Message Yes Tornado sighted six miles north of town No Post number 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 Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning Bring sailboat into port No Attention...

Page 22: ...nt 10 99 Mission completed all units secure 10 200 Police needed at 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 transmitting 10 4 OK message received 10 5 Relay...

Page 23: ...Squelch Adjustable threshold less than 1µV Audio Output Power 4 watts Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 7 3 watts 1000 Hz Built in Speaker 8 ohms 5w External Speaker Not supplied 8 ohms disables internal speaker when connected SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE The Cobra 29 LX MAX transceiver represents one of the most ad vanced AM two way radios used as a Class D...

Page 24: ...ions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement IC RSS GEN Sec 8 3 Warning Statement ENGLISH This radio transmitter identify the device by certification number or model number if Category II has been approved by Industry Canada...

Page 25: ...ent above for full warranty details and exclusions Standard accessories packaged with each model will have a one year factory warranty Accessory items have a one year factory warranty Shipping to our facility is not covered in our warranty Return shipping is included within the US This warranty is non transferrable For the sake of clarity repair or replace the Product or its defective part does no...

Page 26: ...d general Radio Telephone 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 regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules What s Included with Your 29 LX MAX CB Transceiver Microphone Transce...

Page 27: ... 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 shipping carrier and tracking information Shipping and Delivery Free ground shipping is included to 48 states Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico ship based on assessed fee at checkout We require a physical address for shipping Sorry no P ...

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