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FREQUENCY RANGE

The COBRA 45 WX transceiver represents one of the most advanced
AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio
Service. This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry
providing complete coverage of all 40 CB channels and 10 weather
channels as shown below.

CB 

Channel Freq.

CB 

Channel Freq.

Channel

in MHz

Channel

in 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

27.235

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

Weather Weather Freq. 
Channel

in MHz

1

162.550

2

162.400

3

162.475

4

162.425

5

162.450

6

162.500

7

162.525

8

161.650

9

161.775

0

163.275

HH-45 WX SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
CHANNELS

CB - 40 CH
WEATHER - 10 CH

FREQUENCY RANGE

CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
WEATHER - 161.650 TO 163.275 MHZ 

FREQUENCY TOLERANCE

0.005 %

FREQUENCY CONTROL 

PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE

-30° C TO + 65° C

MICROPHONE

ELECTRET, PUSH-TO-TALK

INPUT VOLTAGE 

9V VDC, DETACHABLE
12 VDC, EXTERNAL

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

TYPE BNC

METER

LCD DISPLAY, ICONS

SIZE, WITH 6 CELL BATT. PACK

2

1

/

2

”L x 5

3

/

4

”H X 1

3

/

8

”D 

WEIGHT

9 oz.

TRANSMITTER
POWER OUTPUT

3.5 W AT 9 VDC  - HIGH, 1.0 W IN LOW
4.0 W AT 13.8 VDC - HIGH, 2.0 IN LOW

MODULATION

AM

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

300 - 3000 HZ AT -6 DB

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

50 OHMS, UNBALANCED

RECEIVER
CB
SENSITIVITY

LESS THAN 1 uV FOR 10 DB S/N

IF FREQUENCY

DUAL CONVERSION
1 ST - 10.690 MHZ, 2ND - 455 KHZ

AUDIO OUTPUT

500 mW MAXIMUM AT 10 % DISTORTION

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

300 - 3000 HZ AT -6 DB

2ND IF IMAGE REJECTION

GREATER THAN 60 DB

ADJACENT CH. REJECTION

50 DB MIN.

AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER

BUILT- IN.

FREQUENCY CONTROL 

PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP)

WEATHER
SENSITIVITY

LESS THAN 1 uV FOR 12 DB SINAD

IF FREQUENCY

DUAL CONVERSION
1st: -10.690 MHz
2nd: -455 KHz

AUDIO OUTPUT

MAXIMUM 500 mW AT 10 % DISTORTION

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

300 - 3000 HZ AT -6 DB

EMERGENCY ALERT TONE

1050 HZ, TONE DECODER

45WX.MANUAL.9/97.qx  9/26/97 2:39 PM  Page 21

Summary of Contents for 45WX

Page 1: ...llinois 60707 Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp 1997 Part no 480 156 P 001 Citizens Band 2 way Handheld CB Radio Ingenious Products for Easier Communication Operating instructions for your 4 45 5WX Weather Radio 45WX MANUAL 9 97 qx 9 26 97 2 38 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... gives you so many state of the art features in such convenient compact design The 45WX is designed to give you consistent outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations To insure you get the most from the Cobra 45WX please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit FEATURES 40 CB Radio Channels 10 Weather Channels Snap On Battery System Full Featured LCD Display...

Page 3: ...11 Lock Key 12 Light Key 13 Function Key 14 Microphone 15 LCD Display Panel 16 CB Weather Channel Memory Location 4 Key 17 Channel Scan Memory Location 3 Key 18 Dual Watch Memory Location 2 Key 19 Instant Channel 9 19 Memory Location 1 Key 20 High Low Power Memory Scan Key 21 Power Jack M 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 21 45WX MANUAL 9 97 qx 9 26 97 2 38...

Page 4: ...nce Thus advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is broadcasting FCC WARNINGS 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 Citizens Band CB Radi...

Page 5: ...ble level SETTING THE SQUELCH Think of your squelch control as a gate for incoming signals If you turn the squelch control fully clockwise you effectively close the gate and no signals will pass through If you turn the squelch control fully counterclockwise you open the gate and all signals come through To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting DSS turn the squelch control counterclockwise until you ...

Page 6: ...hannels by pushing and releasing the DW key M LCD DISPLAY All the information you need is provided from this LCD display panel TRANSMIT RECEIVE To transmit push the PTT button The TX will be displayed during transmissions Hold the 45WX mic about 2 inches from your mouth Speak into the microphone in a normal voice Release the PTT button to receive incoming transmissions Note While the PTT button is...

Page 7: ...n be received Select the weather channel with the clearest audio quality To return to normal CB operation push the CB WX key again The AM icon will appear POWER HIGH LOW Reduces power output to 1 watt to extend battery life Push the H L key The LOW icon will appear To return to full power push the H L key again Note Reduce power setting reduces the range of your 45WX AUTO BATTERY SAVE INDICATOR Yo...

Page 8: ...on Five seconds after the transmission stops the 45WX will continue scanning Note At anytime you can stop scanning by pressing another key on the 45WX 15 14 OPERATION FREQUENCY DISPLAY IN VEHICLE USE OPERATIONS MEMORY CHANNELS MEMORY CHANNEL SCAN IN VEHICLE USE Your 45WX can be connected to a 12 volt power source with the cigarette power cord adaptor provided Connect adaptor as shown Note Due to t...

Page 9: ...A similar network of about 15 stations using the same frequencies broadcast continuous weather information across much of southern Canada If you have a question concerning NOAA Weather Radio or wish to receive a listing of NOAA Weather Radio receiver locations please contact your nearest National Weather Service Office or write to National Weather Service Attn W OM11 National Oceanic and Atmospher...

Page 10: ...85 My address is 10 91 Talk closer to mike 10 93 Check my frequency on this channel 10 94 Please give me a long count 10 99 Mission completed all units secure 10 200 Police needed at Operating Procedure for Emergency Communications 1 For EMERGENCY communications set radio to Ch 9 For non emergency communications select desired Channel by rotating the CHANNEL UP DOWN tuning knob until reaching the ...

Page 11: ... RANGE CB 26 965 TO 27 405 MHZ WEATHER 161 650 TO 163 275 MHZ FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0 005 FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL PHASE LOCK LOOP SYNTHESIZER OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 30 C TO 65 C MICROPHONE ELECTRET PUSH TO TALK INPUT VOLTAGE 9V VDC DETACHABLE 12 VDC EXTERNAL ANTENNA CONNECTOR TYPE BNC METER LCD DISPLAY ICONS SIZE WITH 6 CELL BATT PACK 21 2 L x 53 4 H X 13 8 D WEIGHT 9 oz TRANSMITTER POWER OUTPUT ...

Page 12: ...ed warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6500 W Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 Magnetic Mount Weather Antenna not shown Allows greater transmission range while in a moving vehicle ATW 400 39 75 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accesories at...

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