Cobra 29 LX LE User Manual Download

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While

holding

the

PTT

adjust

the

SWR CAL

knob so

the meter swings

to the

CAL

mark

on the right side of

the meter.

Operation

continued

Note

Calibration must be made
in an open area (never in a
garage). The vehicle ‘s doors
must be closed. No one should
be standing near the antenna.
(See your antenna directions for
more complete information).

Note

The reading will be slightly
higher on Channels 1 and 40
compared to Channel 20.

Push and hold

the Push-to-Talk (

PTT

) button.

Press

S/RF-SWR/CAL

button to select

CAL

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 optimum

performance.

PUSH &

HOLD

Set the radio to channel 20.

SIG

+30dB

1.5

CAL

5 7 9

SWR

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

PUSH ENTER

VOL

DYNAMIKE

RF GAIN

DELTA TUNE T BACK

SWR

CAL

OFF

MIN

OFF

MAX

SIG

+30dB

1.5

CAL

5 7 9

SWR

NB/ANL

MEM

WX !

ANL

CAL

NB/ANL

S/RF

SWR/CAL

ESC

MEM SCAN

SCAN

CH 9/19

DIM

CB/WX

PUSH ENTER

VOL

DYNAMIKE

RF GAIN

DELTA TUNE T BACK

SWR

CAL

OFF

MIN

OFF

MAX

SIG

+30dB

1.5

CAL

5 7 9

SWR

NB/ANL

MEM

WX !

ANL

S/RF

NB/ANL

S/RF

SWR/CAL

ESC

MEM SCAN

SCAN

CH 9/19

DIM

CB/WX

PUSH ENTER

VOL

DYNAMIKE

RF GAIN

DELTA TUNE T BACK

SWR

CAL

OFF

MIN

OFF

MAX

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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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