User manual COBRA 18WXST

[. . . ] 18. WX. ST. MAN. ORIG. 9/19/97 2:54 PM Page 1 Operating Instructions for Your WITH INSTANT EMERGENCY CHANNEL 9 CITIZENS BAND 2-WAY MOBILE RADIO Model Welcome to the Cobra Family of 2-way communications. Cobra has dedicated over 30 years of research and development to the technology that made Cobra #1 in CB Radios. Although this CB is simple to operate, we want you to be aware of all the unique features your new CB Radio offers. WARNING 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. LICENSING Citizens Band (CB) Radio operators are no longer required to obtain an FCC license to operate their CB equipment or provide station identification. [. . . ] Switch to WX1, or WX2, or WX3 to find the Weather VHF Radio Station active in your area. When depressed, these buttons are used to select any one of the forty citizens band channels desired. For a "RAPID" change of channels, depress and hold the desired button (up or down). Shows relative transmitter RF output power and input signal strength when receiving. The LED (Light Emitting Diode) segments glow green to amber to red. . . this indicates receive or transmit activity. When weather channel is selected, the channel display will be turned off. A red indicator will illuminate when the SoundTracker system is engaged on your CB. Depressing this button provides instant access to emergency Channel 9. Channel 9 on display will flash to remind you that the function is activated. Depressing this button turns on the SoundTracker system in your radio. Operation Controls and Indicators Refer to controls, indicators and connectors as illustrated below: 6. Allows for convenient removal of the microphone plug when storage is required. The microphone MUST be connected to the unit at all times when in use, for proper operation. This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal. For maximum receiver sensitivity, it is desired that the control be adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise or ambient background noise is eliminated. This will require the incoming signal to be slightly stronger than average receiver noise. Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold level which a signal must overcome in order to be heard. Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise setting. 11. 2. to reducenon-switchable feature that is always "on" background noise. 3 18. WX. ST. MAN. ORIG. 9/19/97 2:54 PM Page 4 B. This female connector permits connection of the transmission line cable male connector to the transceiver. 1. Be sure that power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to the proper connectors before proceeding further. Rotate SQUELCH CONTROL counterclockwise until incoming signal is heard. Engage the SoundTracker system by depressing the button labeled ST. 2. External Speaker. [. . . ] Permitted Not Permitted "A tornado sighted six miles of town. " "This is observation post number 10. No tornado sighted. " 6 18. WX. ST. MAN. ORIG. 9/19/97 2:54 PM Page 7 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 turnaround 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. [. . . ]