User manual COBRA 25 LTD CLASSIC

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR 40 CHANNEL CITIZENS BAND 2-WAY MOBILE RADIO Model 25 LTD ST Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W. Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 PRINTED IN HONG KONG ©COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. 1997 480-205-P-001 How To Use Your The CB Story The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established by law in 1949. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies. ) FCC regulations permit only ÒtransmissionsÓ (one party to another) rather than ÒbroadcastsÓ (to a wide audience). [. . . ] NOTE: ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) is a non-switchable feature that is always on to reduce background noise. NB-OFF SWITCH: When this switch is in the NB position, the RF noise blanker is activated. The RF noise blanker is very effective for repetitive impulse noise, such as ignition interference. BRT/DIM SWITCH: Controls brightness of the LED channel indicator and the multi-function meter, for optimum intensity for day or nighttime driving. In NORMAL position, all 40 CB channels can be accessed by the CHANNEL SELECTOR switch. A red LED will illuminate when the SoundTracker system is engaged on your CB. 4. ANTENNA CONNECTOR: This SO-239 connector permits connection of the transmission line cable PL-259 connector to the transceiver. The polarized plug ensures that the power will always be connected properly. Press-To-Talk Microphone Both the receiver and transmitter are controlled by the Press-to-Talk switch on the microphone. Press the switch and the transmitter is activated; release the switch to receive. When transmitting, hold the microphone two inches from the mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice. The microphone provided with your radio is a detachable low-impedance dynamic type. 3 1 2 1. 8. 4 Be sure that the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to the proper connectors before proceeding further. Rotate SQUELCH CONTROL counterclockwise until incoming signal is heard. Turn the SQUELCH CONTROL slowly clockwise until the noise JUST disappears (no signal should be present). Do not advance the control too far, or some of the weaker signals will not be heard. The revolutionary SoundTracker system allows you to reduce unwanted background noise (static) and increase the signal for better reception. C. Rear Panel 1. PUBLIC ADDRESS: An external 8-ohm 4. 0 watt PA speaker may be connected to the PA Speaker Jack when this unit is used as a public address system. The speaker should be directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feed-back. Physical separation or isolation of the microphone and speaker must be employed when operating the PA at high output levels. EXTERNAL SPEAKER: The External Speaker Jack is used for remote receiver monitoring. The external speaker should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to handle at least 4. 0 watts. [. . . ] · Provide Òlocal informationÓ to find you destination. · Help law enforcement officers by reporting drunk and reckless drivers. 6. For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. 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 to productinfo@cobraelec. com (773) 889-3087 16 17 Warranty and Service Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA citizens band (CB) radio, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) year from the date of first consumer purchase. [. . . ]