To Mount and Connect Your Transceiver:
1. Hold the radio with mounting bracket in the exact location desired.
Remove the radio and use the mounting bracket as a template to
mark the location for the mounting screws.
2. Drill necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in location.
3. Connect the antenna cable plug to the receptacle on the back
the unit.
4. Connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory
12 volt fuse.
5. Connect the negative or black lead to the the frame of the vehicle.
NOTE: The battery is bonded to the vehicle frame most
commonly called the "chassis." Sometimes this requires
removing paint to get to a location with good electrical contact.
Installation requirements can vary depending on the vehicle.
6. Connect the CB and hardwire connectors.
7. Mount the microphone bracket in a convenient location that does
not interfere with vehicle operation using the two supplied screws.
8. Connect the microphone plug to the RJ-45 front panel jack.
9. Power the CB ON to use.
WARNING: Do not operate the CB without an antenna. This may damage the transmitter.
NOTE: For improved CB radio performance, connect the radio power leads directly to
the vehicle battery. This helps to ensure:
1. Reduces conducted power line noise into radio by taking advantage of the mechanical filtering
properties of the vehicle battery;
2. By using the correct wire gauge between the battery and radio, voltage drops to the radio
transmitter section are minimized and transmitter RF output power is maximized.
Questions or Need Help? Please call Cobra Customer Care at 800-543-1608.
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notice
Main Icons
Secondary Icons
Caution Warning
Installation
Customer
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Installation and Start-Up
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notice
Main Icons
Secondary Icons
Caution Warning
Installation
Customer
Assistance
Notice
Select a location for the CB radio and microphone bracket that is convenient for operation.
In automobiles, the CB is usually mounted underneath the dash panel, with the microphone bracket
beside it. Avoid areas near airbags and mount to an area that is secure enough to hold it in place.
One (1) universal mounting bracket is supplied along with one (1)
microphone bracket, four (4) self-tapping screws and star washers.
The CB is held in the universal mounting bracket by two (2) thumb
screws, permitting adjustment to the most convenient angle.
CB Radio Bracket
Antenna Connector
Secondary Icons
Fuse Connection
Microphone Connector
Mounting and Hardwire Installation
CB Radio Bracket
Microphone Bracket
Mounting Hardware
Installation and Start-Up
Hardwire Kit Total Cord Length 60” (5’)
Microphone Connector
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.
External Speaker
The speaker jack on the rear panel is used for an External Speaker.
The external speaker should have an 8-Ohm impedance and be rated
to handle at least 4 watts. When the external speaker is plugged
in, the internal speaker is automatically disconnected.
Microphone Connector
External Speaker Jack
Installation
Power Cable
Installation
NOTE: Cobra external speakers are rated at 15 watts.
WARNING: The 19 MINI AM/FM external speaker output is a
Bridge Tied Load (BTL) design. Do not short the speaker wires to
ground as it may damage the speaker amplifier.
Power
Power is supplied to the CB from the main cable located at the back
of the radio. This cable is permanently attached to the radio and
terminates in a connector for a quick installation of the included 12V
vehicle power adapter or to connect to the hardwire kit provided.
Fuse
The DC power wires and the 12V vehicle adapter includes a fuse (in
the tip) of the following type: F2AL 125V - UL rated.
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