Cobra 18 WXST II User Manual

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Contents
Features
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The CB Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories . . . . . . . A1
Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Operating Your CB Mobile Radio
Installation/Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microphone Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel 9/19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CB/Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Activating Soundtracker System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RX/TX Indicator LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temporary Mobile Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation to Receive/Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequency Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
If You Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 10 Weather Channels
• Soundtracker
T
M
System
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• 40 Channel Scan
• Dual Watch
• Front Firing Speaker
• Channel Saver Circuitry
• Dynamic Microphone
• 9 Foot Mic Cord
• Front Panel Microphone
Connector
How to Use Your
Cobra 18WXST II

Cobra 18 WXST II Specifications

General

Type	CB Radio
Channels	40
Power Output	4 Watts
Modulation	AM/FM
Weight	2.5 lbs
Instant Channel 9	Yes
Scan	Yes
SoundTracker System	Yes
RF Output Power	4 Watts
Antenna Impedance	50 Ohms
Power Supply	13.8 VDC
Frequency Range	26.965 MHz - 27.405 MHz
Weather Channels	7

Summary

Installation

Mounting and Connections

Details the process of physically installing the CB transceiver and microphone bracket.

Operation

Turning on Your Radio

Instructions for powering on the CB radio and setting the initial volume level.

CB Antenna

Squelch

Explanation of the squelch control for reducing or eliminating background noise.

Setting Squelch

Step-by-step guide to adjusting the squelch control for desired noise reduction.

Channel Selection

How to select different CB channels and set the radio mode (CB or WX).

Channel 9/Channel 19

CB/Weather

Soundtracker System

Explanation of the SoundTracker system for noise reduction and signal enhancement.

Activating Soundtracker

Procedure to enable and verify the operation of the SoundTracker system.

Antenna Connector

Operating Procedure to Receive

Step-by-step guide for receiving signals and adjusting settings for clear audio.

Operating Procedure to Transmit

Instructions on how to transmit, including microphone usage and antenna connection.

Maintenance

Maintenance and Adjustment

Procedures for basic maintenance, fuse checks, and ensuring proper connections.

Limited Two Year Warranty

Limited Warranty

Details of the two-year limited warranty coverage for the CB transceiver and its parts.

If You Think You Need Service

If You Think You Need Service

Controls and Indicators

Controls and Indicators

Our Thanks to You

Customer Support