User manual COBRA 25 NW

[. . . ] Any convenient location with a good electrical contact (remove paint) may be used. 5 4 Installation TE OF JUNE 98 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT PA. SP. + POWER ­ 806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL. 60707 6 Plug power cable into back of unit marked "Power" Be sure to observe polarity markings. Mount the microphone bracket on the right side of the unit (driver's left) using two screws supplied. [. . . ] + POWER ­ SERIAL NO. :806135776 PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCT OF COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP. CHICAGO, ILL. 60707 2 Plug power cable into back of unit marked "Power" Be sure to observe polarity markings. Connect properly installed and matched base station antenna. 3 24 How Your CB Can Serve You · · · · · · · · · 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 erratic drivers Get "local information" to find destination Communicate with family and friends Suggest spots to eat and sleep Keep you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. You cannot blast others off the air by use of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas. Selling of merchandise and/or services is prohibited. A Few Rules You Should Know 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 (called CLIP): C L I P all Sign ocation njuries roblem Identify yourself. Give details and help needed. Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 25 How Your CB Can Serve You The FCC gives these examples of permitted and prohibited messages for channel 9. These are only guidelines and not all-inclusive: Permitted Yes No Yes No Yes Example Message "Tornado sighted six miles north of town. " "Post number 10. No tornado sighted. " "Out of gas on I-95 at mile marker 211. " "Out of gas in my driveway. " "Four car accident on I-94 at Exit 11. Send police and ambulance. " "Traffic moving smoothly on I-94. " "Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning. Weather Bureau advises snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches. " "Fire in building at 539 Main, Evanston. " "Halloween patrol number 3. All quiet. " No Yes No Yes No 26 How Your CB Can Serve You 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 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 10-12 10-13 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 Meaning Receiving poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK, message received Relay message Busy, stand by Out of service, leaving In service, subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed standing by Talking too rapidly Visitors present Advise weather/roads Make pick up at Urgent business Anything for us?Return to base My location is Call by phone Report in person to Stand by Completed last assignment Can you contact Disregard last info Moving to channel Identify your station CB 10-Codes 27 How Your CB Can Serve You Code 10-29 10-30 10-33 10-34 10-35 10-36 10-37 10-38 10-39 10-41 10-42 10-43 10-44 10-45 10-50 10-60 10-62 10-63 10-64 10-65 10-67 10-70 10-71 10-77 10-81 10-82 10-85 10-91 10-93 10-94 10-99 10-200 Meaning Time is up for contact Does not conform to FCC rules Emergency traffic Trouble at this station Confidential information Correct time is Wrecker needed at Ambulance needed Message delivered Turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at Have a message for All units within range please report Break channel What is next message number?Use phone Net directed to Net clear Awaiting your next message/assignment All units comply Fire at Proceed, transmission in sequence Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for My address is Talk closer to mic Check my frequency on this channel Give me a long count Mission completed, all units secure Police needed at 28 Frequency Ranges The COBRA 25 NW 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 CB channels. Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 26. 965 26. 975 26. 985 27. 005 27. 015 27. 025 27. 035 27. 055 27. 065 27. 075 27. 085 27. 105 27. 115 27. 125 27. 135 27. 155 27. 165 27. 175 27. 185 27. 205 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 27. 215 27. 225 27. 255 27. 235 27. 245 27. 265 27. 275 27. 285 27. 295 27. 305 27. 315 27. 325 27. 335 27. 345 27. 355 27. 365 27. 375 27. 385 27. 395 27. 405 29 25 NW Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS . (positive or negative ground) CURRENT DRAIN TRANSMIT: AM FULL MOD. , 1. 5A (MAXIMUM) RECEIVE: SQUELCHED, 0. 3A; FULL AUDIO OUTPUT, 1. 2A (NOMINAL) SIZE . . ILLUMINATED; INDICATES RELATIVE POWER OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH TRANSMITTER POWER OUTPUT . [. . . ] Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is "broadcasting. " LTD CLASSIC RF SIG 1 3 5 79 +30dB OFF MIN MAX MIN MAX 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. 3 CB Transceiver 4 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. 25 NW Operating Instructions for your Cobr CB Radio What's Included with Your 25 NW 25 NW RF GAIN DYNA DIM 5 "Ingenious Products for Easier Communication. " 1. A1 CB transceiver Microphone Transceiver bracket Microphone bracket Operating Manual 6. Power Jack DATE OF MFG :JUNE 98 14 12 11 10 9 LTD CLASSIC 8 7 13 RF SIG 1 3 5 79 +30dB OFF MIN MAX MIN MAX 1 2 3 4 5 6 15 FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD 16 COBRA MADE IN CHINA ANT PA. SP. [. . . ]