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• Warn of traffic problems

• Provide weather and road data

• Provide help in event of an emergency

• Provide direct contact with home or office

• Assist police by reporting er ratic drivers

• Get “local information” to find destination

• Communicate with family and friends

• Suggest spots to eat and sleep

• Keep you alert while tr aveling

A Few Rules You Should Know

A. Co nve r s ations cannot last more than 5 minute s

with another station. A one minute break is
required to let others use the channel.

B. You cannot blast others off the air by use of 

illegally amplified transmitters or illegally 
high an tennas.

C. You cannot use CB to promote illegal 

activities.

D. Profanity is not allowed.

E. You may not transmit music with a CB.

F. Selling of merchandise and/or services is               

prohibited.

In Vehicle Use

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In Vehicle Use

10

Note

Due to the characteristics of 
CB transmissions, it is neccesary
to use an external car roof
antenna (item #ATW 400) and a
BNC adapter (item #CA 43) to
receive optimal performance
while in your vehicle. See
Accessories section on page 19.

Note

DC/Power Cord is provided.

Auto Battery
Save

Note

Auto Battery S ave will not 
effect the receiving range of 
the HH 34.

Battery life is approximately
20 hours under normal use 
conditions.

A Few Rules 
You Should Know

Operation

How Your CB Can Serve You

Note

TX/BATT indicator will illuminate
red when the batteries need
recharging or replacement.

Note

Battery life is increased up to 50%
while in Battery Save LOW Mode.
This reduces power output to 1
watt.

Power Saver-HI/LOW

Reduces the power to 1 watt. This does not
decrease the unit’s ability to receive but does
reduce the transmitting range.

To utilize Power Save slide switch to LOW.
This mode will extend the unit’s battery life.

1

The HH 34 can be connec ted to your cigarette
lighter with the provided car cord.

This power

connection does NOT charge the batteries.

Power Saver-
HI/LOW

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Summary of Contents for HH34

Page 1: ... 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 Questions FAQ section at www cobraelec com or by e mail to productinfo cobraelec com If you think you need service call 1 773 889 3087 If your product should require fac tory service please call Cobra firs...

Page 2: ...vailable M F 8 00 am 8 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 AutomatedTechnical Assistance available 24 hours a day seven days a week E mail questions to productinfo cobraelec com Cobra on the World WideWeb Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line at www cobraelec com Our Thanks to You A3 A2 1 BNCAntennaConnector 2 Squelch Control 3 On Off Volume Control 4 Removable Belt Clip 5 12 Volt DC Power Jac...

Page 3: ...Vehicle Use 10 Power Saver HI LOW 10 How Your CB Can Serve You 11 A Few Rules You Should Know 11 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 12 CB 10 Codes 14 Frequency Ranges 16 HH 34 Specifications 17 Warranty Information 18 Optional Accessories 19 Order Form 20 If You Think You Need Service Back Cover Features ofThis Product 40 CB Channels Full 4Watt RF Power Power Saver HI LOW LED Channel Display High Effici...

Page 4: ...over Install batteries by polarity markings Replace cover Battery Installation Install Batteries 1 2 3 Note Ignoring polarity markings can cause damage to both the unit and the batteries The HH 34 requires 9 AA alkaline or NiCad batteries not included with the unit When batteries are low or need charging theTX Batt LED will remain on Replace alkaline batteries or recharge NiCad batteries hh 34 man...

Page 5: ... until you hear noise Now turn the control clockwise just until the noise stops This is the DSS setting and only strong signals will enter 3 4 Gate closed Gate open Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting DSS Setting Squelch Setting Squelch Squelch is the control gate for incoming signals Turn volume up louder than normal 1 Fully clockwise closes the gate allowing no incoming signals 2 hh 34 manual la...

Page 6: ...h UP arrow key For lower Channel push DOWN arrow key 1 2 3 Note When switching from one chan nel to another squelch will need to be reset See Setting Squelch on page 4 Note TX Batt Indicator This LED will illuminate red when batteries are low and need recharging replacement or when the PTT button is pushed and held which means your unit is transmitting hh 34 manual layout 4 10 1 98 10 04 AM Page 1...

Page 7: ...es from mouth Speak in a normal voice To transmit push and hold PTT button 1 3 4 Note While PTT button is pressed you cannot receive transmissions TX BATT transmit indicator will illuminate red 2 Note Your HH 34 is always ready to receive incoming signals when the PTT button is released hh 34 manual layout 4 10 1 98 10 04 AM Page 14 ...

Page 8: ...eccesary to use an external car roof antenna item ATW 400 and a BNC adapter item CA 43 to receive optimal performance while in your vehicle See Accessories section on page 19 Note DC Power Cord is provided Auto Battery Save Note Auto Battery Save will not effect the receiving range of the HH 34 Battery life is approximately 20 hours under normal use conditions A Few Rules You Should Know Operation...

Page 9: ...torm warning Bring sailboat into port No Attention motorists Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches Yes Fire in building at 539 Main Evanston No Halloween patrol number 3 All quiet 1 Set to channel 9 for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected 2 CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency you should request a REACT BASE and provide the CB distress data cal...

Page 10: ...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 11: ... 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 The COBRA HH34 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 C...

Page 12: ...removed 4 if the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental consequen tial or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do n...

Page 13: ...o stamps payable to Cobra Accessories Dept 6500West Cortland St Chicago IL 60707 Prices subject to change without notice Please print clearly Name Address No P O Box City State Zip Telephone Credit Card No Exp Date Customer Signature Circle One Visa MasterCard Discover Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery Offer valid in Continental U S only Item Description Cost Ea Qty Amount CA 41 Long Range Antenna 2...

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