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29 LTD HD LE

Operating Instructions 
for your Cobra 29 LTD HD LE

Edition

CB Radio

The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave
broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio  bands,
and was established by law in 1949. The Class D
two-way communications service was opened in
1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band 
and Class C remote control frequencies.)

FCC Regulations

FCC regulations permit only “transmissions”
(one party to another) rather than “broadcasts”
(to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not
allowed on CB Channels because that is
“broadcasting.”

FCC Warnings 

All transmitter adjustments other than those 
supplied by the manufacturer as front panel 
operating controls, must be made by, or under 
the supervision of, the holder of an FCC-issued
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.

You should read and understand Part 95 (included
with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations,
before operating your Cobra radio, even though
the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an
operator’s license.

What’s Included with Your 29 LTD HD LE

1.

CB transceiver

6.

DC power cord

2.

Microphone

7.

FCC rules

3.

Transceiver bracket

1.

(not shown)

4.

Microphone bracket

5.

Operating Manual

29 LTD HD LE

Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA

©2002 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-053-P

Operating Instructions 
for your Cobra 29 LTD HD LE

Edition

CB Radio

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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 at 773.889.3087 

8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST.

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section

at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to [email protected]

If you think you need service call 773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the
following in order to have the product serviced and returned.

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction

or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name

and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or 

First Class Mail: to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA.

6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged

depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for 
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the 
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773.889.3087 for
assistance.

If You Think You Need Service

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Summary of Contents for Harley-Davidson 29 LTD HD LE

Page 1: ... the holder of an FCC issued general Radio Telephone Operator s License Replacement or substitution of transistors regula 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 You should read and understand Part 95 incl...

Page 2: ...upport Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If after referring to the manual you still need help call Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 Controls and Indicators Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M F 8 00 am 6 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day s...

Page 3: ... Tune 18 Setting Squelch 18 To Transmit 20 Setting Dynamike 20 Transmit 21 RF Meter 22 External Speaker 23 PA Public Address 24 Home And Office Set Up 26 Temporary Mobile Set Up 27 How Your CB Can Serve You 28 A Few Rules You Should Know 28 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 28 CB 10 Codes 30 Frequency Ranges 32 29 LTD HD LE Specifications 33 Warranty Information 34 Optional Accessories 35 36 Order Form...

Page 4: ...for operation yet does not interfere with the driver or 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 stron...

Page 5: ...ve lead grounded to the chassis In a negative grounded vehicle connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse Connect the black lead to the negative side of the vehicle This is usually the chassis Any convenient location with a good electrical contact remove paint may be used 4 5 Plug power cable into back of unit marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Mount the ...

Page 6: ...ximum power output Cobra loaded type antenna models are highly recommended for most installations Consult your Cobra dealer for further details or call 773 889 3087 and speak to a Cobra representative Marine Installation The transceiver will not operate at maximum efficiency in a boat without a ground plate unless it has a steel hull Before attempting installation consult your dealer for informati...

Page 7: ... microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting Setting Channel Selector 2 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to a normal listening level Select one of forty channels and adjust volume The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 8: ...formation continued Switch to the CAL position 2 1 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 Select channel 20 Push and hold mic button 3 While holding mic button adjust the SWR CAL knob so the m...

Page 9: ... will light A slight antenna height adjustment higher or lower may be required Repeat relcalibration steps Repeat the same steps two through five on Channel 1 and 40 This will check SWR for all channels 6 While still holding down the mic button set the S RF SWR CAL switch to the SWR position to read the SWR reading 5 Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise the green RX TX LED will be illuminated T...

Page 10: ...Switch Note The RF noise blanker is very effective in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise Limiter is activated This helps reduce noise created by the vehicle s electronics When switched to NB ANL position the RF Noise Blanker is also activated providing increased noise filtration When switched to OFF position all noise filtration will b...

Page 11: ...ain is used to optimize reception in weak signal areas Switch to BRT or DIM to control brightness of the channel indicator and multi function meter for day or nighttime driving Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to reduce gain in strong signal areas In weak signal areas turn clockwise to increase gain 1 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 12: ...e noise stops This is the DSS setting Setting Delta Tune Delta Tune functions as a fine tune control enabling you to capture a more readable signal as well as eliminate adjacent channel interference Setting Squelch Squelch is the control gate for incoming signals 19 Setting Delta Tune 18 Operation Operation 1 2 1 3 Rotate Delta Tune knob to the center position for optimum tuning Gate open Gate set...

Page 13: ... transmitter Be sure to read the F C C Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting Operation Operation 1 Select desired channel 1 Initially set fully clockwise so that maximum voice volume is available Dynamike may have to be reduced in some conditions Transmit Push and hold mic button to transmit Transmitter is now activated When transmitting hold the microphone two inches f...

Page 14: ...itoring The S RF SWR CAL switch must be in the S RF position 1 Note The external speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 watts When the external speaker is plugged in the internal speaker is automatically disconnected Note Cobra external speakers are rated at 10 watts Connect an external speaker to the external speaker jack on the rear panel 1 All manuals and user g...

Page 15: ...ill now transmit on the PA speaker Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control Note Speaker should have 8 ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4 0 watts Note The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback Note Activity on the CB channel will be heard through the PA speaker Adjust volume control to a normal listening level 1 2 3 4 All manuals an...

Page 16: ...e or office you will need a 13 8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps and a properly installed base station antenna Home And Office Set Up 26 Warning Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120 vac Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 773 889 3087 1 Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna Simply connect the red and ...

Page 17: ...data called CLIP C all Sign Identify yourself L ocation Be exact I njuries Number Type Trapped P roblem Give details and help needed Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9 try channels 19 or 14 Warn of traffic problems Provide weather and road data Provide help in event of an emergency Provide direct contact with home or off...

Page 18: ...frequency on this channel 10 94 Give me a long count 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 Sto...

Page 19: ...um signal reception Noise Blanker RF type Squelch Adjustable threshold less than 1µV Audio Output Power 4 watts Frequency Response 300 to 3000 Hz Distortion Less than 5 3 watts 1000 Hz Built in Speaker 8 ohms 5w External Speaker Not supplied 8 ohms disables internal speaker when connected PA SYSTEM Power Output 4 watts into external speaker External Speaker for PA 8 ohms when PA CB switch is in PA...

Page 20: ...rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 to any product damaged by accident 2 in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 if the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 if the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties i...

Page 21: ...age and mail fax directly to Cobra Optional Accessories 5 Pin Premium Noise Cancelling Microphone HG M85 74 95 4 Pin Replacement Dynamic Microphone HG M73 19 95 4 Pin Noise Canceling Microphone HG M77 30 95 Dynamic External Speaker HG S100 21 95 Noise Canceling External Speaker HG S300 28 95 Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker HG S500 32 95 Power Microphone HG M75 25 95 All manuals and...

Page 22: ...0 01 and up 14 50 For AK HI and PR please add an additional 15 00 for UPS shipments Item Description Cost Ea Qty Amount 426 002 N 001 Replacement DC Power Cord 7 50 251 353 9 001 Replacement Mounting Bracket 4 50 634 081 9 001 ReplacementThumb Screws 0 60 741 080 9 001 Replacement Microphone Bracket 0 45 HG A1000 21 Base Loaded Magnetic Mount Antenna 28 95 HG A1500 38 Base Loaded Magnetic Mount An...

Page 23: ... returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned 4 Pack unit securely to prevent damage i...

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