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CITIZENS BAND
2-WAY HANDHELD RADIO
Babe Winkelman Edition
CONTENTS:
Introduction
........................................3
Features ............................................3
Technical Support and service ..........3
Controls and Indicators ................4/5
The CB Story ....................................6
FCC Warnings ..................................6
Included with your 45WX ....................7
Getting Started ....................................8
Antenna ............................................8
Battery Pack ....................................8
Operation ............................................9
Turning your Hand-Held CB on ........9
Setting the Squelch............................9
Selecting a channel ........................10
LCD Display Panel -Batt Low light ..10
Transmit / Receive ..........................10
One Touch Channel 9 & 19 ............11
Dual Watch ....................................11
All Channel Scan ............................12
Operation (continued)
Weather Channels ..........................12
Power High / Low ..........................13
Auto Battery Save Icon ....................13
Memory Channels ..........................14
Memory Channel Scan....................14
5 Digit Frequency Display ..............15
In Vehicle Use ................................15
Lighted Display................................16
Key Lock..........................................16
How your CB can serve you ..............16
A few rules you should know..........17
Weather Channel Messages ............17
Channel 9 Emergency Messages ....18
CB 10 Codes ..................................19
Frequency Ranges ..............................20
Specifications ....................................21
Warranty Information ........................22
Optional Accessories ..........................23
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INTRODUCTION
The Cobra 45WX is truly the ultimate handheld CB transceiver — No
other handheld CB radio 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 Panel
-Instant Channel 9 & 19
-Dual Watch Channel Monitor
-Full Channel Scan
-Key Lock
-Eight Memory Locations
-Memory Scan
-High \ Low Power Switch
-Flexible Antenna
-Battery Saver Circuitry
-Speaker Microphone Jack
-BNC Antenna Connector
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
How to use your
MODEL
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For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can
assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra
products.
(773) 889-3087
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same
number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST.
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked
Question (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail
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