Cobra 29 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 29 LX
Turning On Your CB .............................................................................. 8
Setting Channel Selector .................................................................... 9
Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) .................................... 10
To Receive ................................................................................................ 12
Selecting a Channel .............................................................................. 13
S-Meter ...................................................................................................... 13
To Transmit .............................................................................................. 14
Setting Dynamike
®
................................................................................ 15
Menu Mode ............................................................................................. 16
Setting the Clock ................................................................................... 17
Setting the Alarm .................................................................................. 17
Setting the Count Down Timer ........................................................ 18
Key Tones Mode .................................................................................... 18
Radio Check Mode ................................................................................ 19
Setting Display Color Mode ............................................................... 20
Setting Brightness Mode .................................................................... 21
Setting Contrast Mode ........................................................................ 21
Weather Information ............................................................................ 22
Weather Channels ................................................................................. 23
Weather Alert Mode ............................................................................. 24
Setting Weather Alert Scan................................................................ 24
Setting Weather Auto Scan ............................................................... 24
Software version/Factory Settings .................................................. 25
NB-ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.......................................... 26
Noise Limiter Switch)
RF Gain Control ...................................................................................... 26
Program Memory Channels ............................................................... 27
Scan/Memory Scan ............................................................................... 27
Scan CB Channels .................................................................................. 28
Scan Memory Channels ...................................................................... 28
Dimmer Control ..................................................................................... 28
Setting Squelch ...................................................................................... 29
S/RF Meter ................................................................................................ 30
External Speaker .................................................................................... 31
Home And Office Set-Up .................................................................... 32
Temporary Mobile Set-Up .................................................................. 33
How Your CB Can Serve You ................................................................. 34
A Few Rules You Should Know ........................................................34
Channel 9 Emergency Messages ..................................................... 34
CB 10 Codes .............................................................................................36
Frequency Ranges .....................................................................................38
29 LX Specifications .................................................................................. 39
FCC Statement ............................................................................................40
Warranty Information .............................................................................. 42
Product Service ...........................................................................................43
Ordering Info ...............................................................................................44
Features of This Product
• Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Scan
• Emergency Weather Alert
• 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
• SWR Calibration Meter
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Automatic Noise
Limiter & 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 29 LX

Cobra 29 LX Specifications

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2540 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	184 x 235 x 57 mm