Cobra 200GTL DX User Manual

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Our Thanks to You and
FCC License Required
Owner’s Manual
AMATEUR 10 METER MOBILE RADIO
200 GTL DX
Printed in Philippines
Part No. 480-217-P
Version A
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
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©2005 Cobra
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Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Introduction
Our Thanks to You
•
Thank you for purchasing a Cobra amateur mobile radio. Properly used,
this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.
FCC License Required
•
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
requires that users of the frequencies on which this radio
operates be licensed. See page 16 for licensing and other
FCC information.
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Cobra 200GTL DX Specifications

General

Power Supply	13.8V DC
Antenna Connector	SO-239
Antenna Impedance	50 ohms
Frequency Range	26.965 to 27.405 MHz
Modes	AM/SSB
Output Power	AM: 4W, SSB: 12W PEP
Channels	40
RF Output Power	AM: 4W, SSB: 12W PEP

Summary

Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Layout and Controls

Microphone and Key Features

Specifications

General Operating Specifications

Lists general operating parameters like frequency range, temperature, and power.

Transmitter and Receiver Specifications

Details transmitter output, receiver sensitivity, and other technical parameters.

External Speaker and Output Specifications

Provides details on external speaker impedance and output indicators.

Installation and Connection

Location and Mounting Guidelines

Provides guidance on selecting a location and mounting the transceiver.

Electrical Connections

Explains how to connect the power and antenna cables.

Ignition Noise and Antenna Considerations

Tuning the Antenna for Optimum SWR

Details the procedure for adjusting the antenna for the best standing wave ratio.

Controls

Volume and Squelch Controls

RF Gain and Microphone Gain

Mode Selection and Power Controls

Details the CW/FM/AM/USB/LSB mode selection and High/Low Power buttons.

SWR Measurement and Calibration

Explains how to use the SWR/S/RF, Dim/SWR CAL, and SWR CAL controls.

Noise Blanker, Echo, and Roger Beep

Clarifier Control

Frequency

Frequency Display Explanation

Explains the 6-digit numeric and Dual 7 Segment frequency displays.

Band Selection

Details the Band A/B/C/D knob for selecting frequency ranges.

Frequency Tuning and Offset

Operating to Receive and Transmit

Operating to Receive Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to operate the radio for receiving signals.

Operating to Transmit Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to operate the radio for transmitting signals.

Alternate Microphones and Installation

Microphone Wiring and Pinout

Microphone Cable Preparation and Wiring

Product Service

Service for Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Service for Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A. or Canada