Cobra 25 LX User Manual

Contents
Features .........................................................................................................1
The CB Story .................................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ................................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You .....................................................................................A3
Customer Support
Installation
Location & Mounting/Connection ..................................................2
Antennas
CB Antenna & Marine Installation ...................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference....................................................................7
Operating Your 25 LX
Turning On Your CB .............................................................................. 8
Setting Channel Selector .................................................................... 9
To Receive ................................................................................................10
Selecting a Channel .............................................................................. 10
S-Meter ...................................................................................................... 11
To Transmit .............................................................................................. 12
Setting Dynamike
®
............................................................................... 13
Menu Mode ............................................................................................. 14
Setting the Clock ................................................................................... 15
Setting the Alarm .................................................................................. 15
Setting the Count Down Timer ........................................................ 16
Setting Display Color Mode ............................................................... 17
Setting Brightness Mode ....................................................................18
Setting Contrast Mode ........................................................................ 18
Key Tones Mode ....................................................................................19
Radio Check Mode ................................................................................19
Software Version/Factory Settings .................................................20
NB/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic ...................................................21
Noise Limiter Switch)
RF Gain Control ...................................................................................... 21
Program Memory Channels ............................................................... 22
Scan CB Channels .................................................................................. 23
Scan/Memory Scan ............................................................................... 23
Scan Memory Channels ......................................................................23
Dimmer Control .....................................................................................23
Setting Squelch ...................................................................................... 24
S/RF Meter ................................................................................................ 26
External Speaker ....................................................................................27
PA (Public Address) ............................................................................... 28
Home And Office Set-Up .................................................................... 30
Temporary Mobile Set-Up .................................................................. 31
How Your CB Can Serve You ................................................................. 32
A Few Rules You Should Know ........................................................32
Channel 9 Emergency Messages .....................................................32
CB 10 Codes .............................................................................................34
Frequency Ranges .....................................................................................36
25 LX Specifications ..................................................................................37
Warranty Information ..............................................................................38
Optional Accessories ................................................................................ 39
If You Need Service/Trademark Info ................................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 40 Channel Scan
• Memory Channels
• Channel Frequency Read-Out
• Radio Check Diagnostic
• Clock/Timer/Alarm
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• 9 Ft Mic Cord
• Programmable Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
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How to Use Your Cobra 25 LX
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Cobra 25 LX Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	25 LX
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Installation

Location

Plan transceiver and microphone bracket location for convenient operation.

Mounting and Connection

Secure the transceiver bracket using screws and connect components.

Antennas

CB Antenna

Discusses antenna importance, matching, and recommendations for optimal performance.

Operation

Turning On

Steps to power on the unit and adjust volume to a normal listening level.

Setting Channel Selector

How to select one of the 40 channels and adjust volume.

To Receive

Instructions on how to turn on the unit and display the RX icon.

Selecting A Channel

Guide on rotating the channel selector to choose a desired channel.

To Transmit

Steps for transmitting, including pushing the mic button and speaking.

Setting Dynamike®

Controls microphone sensitivity for outgoing audio level.

Menu Mode

Setting the Clock

Setting the Alarm

Setting the Count Down Timer

Setting Brightness Mode

Radio Check Mode

NB/OFF Button

RF Gain Control

Optimizes reception in strong or weak signal areas.

Program Memory Channels

Scan CB Channels

Scan Memory Channels

Setting Squelch

Adjusting the squelch control to set desired squelch setting (DSS).

S/RF Meter

External Speaker

PA (Public Address)

Home And Office Set-Up

Base Station Operation (From 120V AC House Current)

Temporary Mobile Set-Up

Temporary Mobile Operation

Controls and Indicators

Front Side

Identifies and explains the controls and indicators on the front panel.

Back Side

Identifies and explains the connectors on the back panel.