User manual COBRA 38WXST

[. . . ] If, after referring to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773. 889. 3087. 13 A2 A3 How to Use Your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The CB Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 FCC Regulations Included Accessories Controls & Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Our Thanks to You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 SoundTracker® System Customer Support Operating Your HH 38 WX ST Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning on Your CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting Squelch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Selecting a Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LCD Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Transmit/Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 One Touch Channel 9 & 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 All Channel Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dual Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Weather Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Power High/Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Battery Capacity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SoundTracker® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lighted Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lock Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 In Vehicle Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 How Your CB Can Serve You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 A Few Rules You Should Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Weather Channel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Channel 9 Emergency Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CB 10 Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Frequency Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 HH 38 WX ST Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 If You Think You Need Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover 1 Features of This Product · 40 CB Channels · 10 Weather Channels · Full Feature LCD Display · Dual Channel Watch · Full Channel Scan · Battery Level Meter · External Speaker/ Microphone Jack · Instant Channel 9 & 19 · High/Low Power Saver Switch · BNC Antenna Connector · Lock Key Operation Attach Antenna Note To increase range as a portable, use CA41 telescopic loaded long range antenna. (See Accessory Page 35). Operation Attach Antenna 1 Install Batteries Press and hold down on arrow and slide Insert. Battery Installation Note Ignoring polarity markings (+/-) can cause damage to both the unit and the batteries. The HH 38 WX ST requires 9 "AA"alkaline or NiCD batteries (not included with the unit). 1 Remove battery chamber cover. Replace cover. NiCD rechargeable batteries should be charged a minimum of 12 hours with a CA-45C charger. [. . . ] *Notice the significant reduction in noise. PTT 1 To illuminate display, push and release light key. Light will remain on for 10 seconds. 22 23 Operation Lock Key Lock Key Purpose is to lock most functions to avoid accidental actuation. Operation In Vehicle Use The HH 38 WX ST can be connected to your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. This power connection does NOT charge the batteries. In Vehicle Use Note Due to the characteristics of CB transmissions, it is necessary to use an external car roof/truck magnet mounted antenna (item # ATW-400) and a BNC adapter (item # CA-43)to receive optimal performance while in your vehicle. To increase range as a portable, use CA41 telescopic loaded long range antenna. Note PTT , LIGHT, VOLUME, SQUELCH and LOCK functions are still operational while the LOCK function is activated. 40 PUSH & HOLD Lock HI/LO FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER Pwr Saver DW Func Func BAT DW CB/WX CH9/19 Scan CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 1 To lock, push and hold the LOCK key for two seconds. LOCK key for 2 24 25 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 How Your CB Can Serve You Weather Channel Messages Local weather reports are provided by NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Department of Commerce, NOAA operates 380 stations which reach about 90% of the U. If you cannot receive a weather station, you may not have one in your area. A similar network of 15 stations broadcasts continuous weather information across much of southern Canada. Weather Channel Messages Note If you wish to receive a listing of NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter locations, contact your nearest National Weather Service Office, or write to: National Weather Service (Attn: W/OM11), NOAA Silver Spring, MD 20910 For a list of weather frequencies see specifications in the Frequency Ranges section on page 36. A Few Rules You Should Know 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. 26 27 How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. How Your CB Can Serve You The FCC gives these examples of permitted and prohibited messages for channel 9. 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. 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. " Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. No Yes No Yes No 28 29 How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes 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 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 How Your CB Can Serve You 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 30 31 Frequency Ranges The COBRA HH 38 WX ST 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 and 10 weather channels as shown below. [. . . ] 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. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned. [. . . ]