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OPERATION
A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW
OPERATION
HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU
A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW
1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for
more than five minutes at a time without taking a one-minute break to
give others a chance to use the channel.
2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpowering them
with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegal high antennas.
3. You can’t use the CB to promote illegal activities.
4. You are not allowed to use profanity.
5. You may not play music in your CB.
6. You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or professional service.
HOW YOUR CB CAN
SERVE YOU
• Warn of traffic tie ups ahead.
• Provide weather and
road information.
• Provide help fast in event of emer-
gency or breakdown.
• Suggest good spots to eat
and sleep.
• Make long trips more interesting,
and help keep
you awake.
• Provide direct contact with your
office or home.
• Make friends as you travel.
• Provide “local information” to find
your destination.
• Help law enforcement
officers by reporting drunk
and reckless drivers.
Never Used A CB Before?
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEW COBRA CITIZENS
BAND TRANSCEIVER
Citizens Band Two-Way Radios operate on an AM frequency, just
like your car radio.
FIRST:
When you first use your new CB you should tune to channel 19.
At first, you may hear what you think is a lot of noise and garble.
What you are hearing are parts of many faraway conversations
that are drifting into your transceiver. To eliminate the "noise"
you need to set up the SQUELCH control. It will silence the
"noise" by tuning your receiver to "hear" only close-by com-
munications. Turn the SQUELCH control to the right until you
silence the noise. You will need to adjust this control as the
"noise" level will go up or down depending on your location.
SECOND:
Try a broadcast. Say, "Break One-Nine for a Radio Check."
Listen for a response from another CBer near you. If you do
not get a response repeat the message. When you get a
response ask, "How are you receiving my transmission?"
NOW YOU ARE ON THE AIR! Try asking about the road con-
ditions, the weather conditions, a good place to eat. Don't be
afraid to talk.
