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... ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE P E R S O N N E L ! 1 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 1 How to Use Your Contents Cobra 25 WX NW ST Features 1 The CB Story A1 FCC Regulations FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to You A3 SoundTracker™ Customer...
... ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE P E R S O N N E L ! 1 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 1 How to Use Your Contents Cobra 25 WX NW ST Features 1 The CB Story A1 FCC Regulations FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators A2 Our Thanks to You A3 SoundTracker™ Customer...
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... t wo) to the engine block (or chassis).A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the chassis. Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle's battery connection to determine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (positive is usually the chassis. This ..."Power". Note In positive ground vehicles the red wire goes to the chassis and the black wire is connected to the ignition switch. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 4 Installation Installation Note Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left ) using ...
... t wo) to the engine block (or chassis).A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the chassis. Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle's battery connection to determine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (positive is usually the chassis. This ..."Power". Note In positive ground vehicles the red wire goes to the chassis and the black wire is connected to the ignition switch. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 4 Installation Installation Note Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left ) using ...
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... system. Because many newer trucks feature fiberglass door skins, the outside mirror must be high enough to a Cobra representative. Even though the Cobra 25 WX NW ST has an automatic noise limiter, in automobiles is normally limited by the FCC, the antenna is critical in...the antenna is on the center of the roof. Consult your Cobra dealer for most installations. Typically, when signal level is recommended. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 6 Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna CB Antenna Note For optimum performance in locating the source of a ...
... system. Because many newer trucks feature fiberglass door skins, the outside mirror must be high enough to a Cobra representative. Even though the Cobra 25 WX NW ST has an automatic noise limiter, in automobiles is normally limited by the FCC, the antenna is critical in...the antenna is on the center of the roof. Consult your Cobra dealer for most installations. Typically, when signal level is recommended. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 6 Antennas Ignition Noise Interference CB Antenna CB Antenna Note For optimum performance in locating the source of a ...
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Setting Channel Selector Operation Setting Channel Selector 1 The CB/ANL/PA button should be in the CB/ANL position and CB/WX on CB position. 1 Select one of forty channels and adjust volume.The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob 2 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to their proper connec tors before starting. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 8 Operation Turning On Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to a normal listening level. 8 9
Setting Channel Selector Operation Setting Channel Selector 1 The CB/ANL/PA button should be in the CB/ANL position and CB/WX on CB position. 1 Select one of forty channels and adjust volume.The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the channel selector knob 2 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to their proper connec tors before starting. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 8 Operation Turning On Turning On Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to a normal listening level. 8 9
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...noise in higher sound frequencies, the revolutionary new SoundTrackerTM System actually reduces noise while leaving the signal intact in " With a normal CB, distant signals fall below the squelch level and are unintelligible. How SoundTrackerTM Works On Reception - On Transmission - Sound clarity is...on. 12 13 The higher the signal-to the noise level. "Strengthens signals going out" A SoundTrackerTM CB strengthens the transmit signal by the ratio of the CB. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 12 Operation Operation Note SoundTracker™ gives you with a ...
...noise in higher sound frequencies, the revolutionary new SoundTrackerTM System actually reduces noise while leaving the signal intact in " With a normal CB, distant signals fall below the squelch level and are unintelligible. How SoundTrackerTM Works On Reception - On Transmission - Sound clarity is...on. 12 13 The higher the signal-to the noise level. "Strengthens signals going out" A SoundTrackerTM CB strengthens the transmit signal by the ratio of the CB. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 12 Operation Operation Note SoundTracker™ gives you with a ...
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... may have to OFF position Noise Blanking Filtration will be reduced in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference. 1 When switched to CB/ANL the Automatic Noise Limiter is activated.This helps reduce noise created by the vehicle's electronics. 14 1 Initially, set fully clockwise ... of the front panel,signal strength meter and channel display. Setting Dynamike 1 When switched to NB position the RF Noise Blanker is available. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 14 Operation Operation NB, OFF (Noise Blanker ) Switch NB, OFF (Noise Blanker) Switch Note...
... may have to OFF position Noise Blanking Filtration will be reduced in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference. 1 When switched to CB/ANL the Automatic Noise Limiter is activated.This helps reduce noise created by the vehicle's electronics. 14 1 Initially, set fully clockwise ... of the front panel,signal strength meter and channel display. Setting Dynamike 1 When switched to NB position the RF Noise Blanker is available. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 14 Operation Operation NB, OFF (Noise Blanker ) Switch NB, OFF (Noise Blanker) Switch Note...
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.... Note Activity on the CB channel will sound on the rear panel. Adjust volume control to a normal listening level. 3 Push and hold microphone button and speak in a normal voice.Your voice will be rated to PA position. 20 4 Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control. 21 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10...
.... Note Activity on the CB channel will sound on the rear panel. Adjust volume control to a normal listening level. 3 Push and hold microphone button and speak in a normal voice.Your voice will be rated to PA position. 20 4 Adjust PA speaker volume with the Dynamike control. 21 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10...
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... you are using the CB mode, remember to change the CB/WX Switch from CB to WX every so often to make sure you find the Weather Channel with the clearest signal. Weather Information Note For a list of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99...reception. This tone will be the one channel can completely disable the Emergency Weather Alert feature by commercial radio and television. Your 25 WX NW ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your nearest National Weather. When you wish to the off . ...
... you are using the CB mode, remember to change the CB/WX Switch from CB to WX every so often to make sure you find the Weather Channel with the clearest signal. Weather Information Note For a list of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99...reception. This tone will be the one channel can completely disable the Emergency Weather Alert feature by commercial radio and television. Your 25 WX NW ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your nearest National Weather. When you wish to the off . ...
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... all Sign L ocation I -94." All quiet." 27 Trapped? No "Halloween patrol number 3. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with a CB. Give details and help in event of an emergency • Provide direct contact with home or office • Assist police by use of permitted ... you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Send police and ambulance." Bring sailboat into port." 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 26 How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, ...
... all Sign L ocation I -94." All quiet." 27 Trapped? No "Halloween patrol number 3. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with a CB. Give details and help in event of an emergency • Provide direct contact with home or office • Assist police by use of permitted ... you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Send police and ambulance." Bring sailboat into port." 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 26 How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, ...
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.... Use phone 10-63 Net directed to 10-64 Net clear 10-65 Awaiting your station 28 How Your CB Can Serve You Code Meaning 10-29 Time is up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules...13 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 Meaning Receiving poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK,message received Relay message Busy,... All units comply 10-70 Fire at 10-71 Proceed, transmission in noisy areas. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 28 How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for us?
.... Use phone 10-63 Net directed to 10-64 Net clear 10-65 Awaiting your station 28 How Your CB Can Serve You Code Meaning 10-29 Time is up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules...13 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 Meaning Receiving poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK,message received Relay message Busy,... All units comply 10-70 Fire at 10-71 Proceed, transmission in noisy areas. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 28 How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the "10-CODES" for us?
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...27.175 38 27.385 19 27.185 39 27.395 20 27.205 40 27.405 GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ WX - 162.400 TO 162.550 MHZ FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 % FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP)... used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. Channel Channel Weather CB Freq. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 30 Frequency Ranges 25 WX NW ST Specifications The COBRA 25 WX NW ST transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. SO-239 METER ILLUMINATED;INDICATES RELATIVE POWER OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH TRANSMITTER...
...27.175 38 27.385 19 27.185 39 27.395 20 27.205 40 27.405 GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ WX - 162.400 TO 162.550 MHZ FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 % FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP)... used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. Channel Channel Weather CB Freq. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 30 Frequency Ranges 25 WX NW ST Specifications The COBRA 25 WX NW ST transceiver represents one of all 40 CB channels. SO-239 METER ILLUMINATED;INDICATES RELATIVE POWER OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH TRANSMITTER...
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...not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of a sales receipt. COBRA will be at its COBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in duration to ship the product for warranty service, but ... for period of two (2) years from loss of use or cost of the product resides outside the U.S.A. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 32 Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty may be liable for any...
...not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of a sales receipt. COBRA will be at its COBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in duration to ship the product for warranty service, but ... for period of two (2) years from loss of use or cost of the product resides outside the U.S.A. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 32 Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty may be liable for any...
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25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 34 Optional Accessories Power Microphone For in... Noise Canceling External Speaker For in vehicle use CS 500 $24.95 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra CB Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Make check or money order (....95 Dynamic Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker For in Continental U.S.only. 35 Qty. Exp. Order by phone Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from Cobra. Amount 4 2 6 - 0 0 2 - N - 0 0 1 2 5 1 - 1 9 9 - 9 - 0 0 1 634-081-9-001 741-080-9-001 AT 35 AT 55 ...
25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 34 Optional Accessories Power Microphone For in... Noise Canceling External Speaker For in vehicle use CS 500 $24.95 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra CB Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Make check or money order (....95 Dynamic Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker For in Continental U.S.only. 35 Qty. Exp. Order by phone Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from Cobra. Amount 4 2 6 - 0 0 2 - N - 0 0 1 2 5 1 - 1 9 9 - 9 - 0 0 1 634-081-9-001 741-080-9-001 AT 35 AT 55 ...
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... charge. Pack unit securely to : Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. 6. If the unit is to 4 weeks before sending your repair." 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 38 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago...the Cobra factory. This will be returned. 2. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. It will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your unit in China Part No. 480-291-P-001 25 WX NW ST Operating Instructions for your unit to send your Cobra 25 WX NW ST CB Radio...
... charge. Pack unit securely to : Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. 6. If the unit is to 4 weeks before sending your repair." 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 38 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago...the Cobra factory. This will be returned. 2. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. It will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your unit in China Part No. 480-291-P-001 25 WX NW ST Operating Instructions for your unit to send your Cobra 25 WX NW ST CB Radio...
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... your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). What's Included with parts other than "broadcasts" (to obtain an operator's license. CB transceiver 6. FCC rules 3. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 40 The CB Story The... in 1949. FCC Warnings All transmitter adjustments other parts of a unique nature, with Your 25 WX NW ST 1. DC power cord 5 2. Microphone bracket 5. Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is "broad- Microphone 7. Operating Manual A1 The Class D two-way communications...
... your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to a wide audience). What's Included with parts other than "broadcasts" (to obtain an operator's license. CB transceiver 6. FCC rules 3. 25 WX NW ST Manual 3.3 6/15/99 1:10 PM Page 40 The CB Story The... in 1949. FCC Warnings All transmitter adjustments other parts of a unique nature, with Your 25 WX NW ST 1. DC power cord 5 2. Microphone bracket 5. Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is "broad- Microphone 7. Operating Manual A1 The Class D two-way communications...
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... and reception of reliable service. Weather Channel Selector 6. The revolutionary SoundTrackerTM System reconfigures the transmission signal which dramatically improves CB communications. External Speaker Jack 19. Customer Support Should you for purchasing the Cobra 25 WX NW ST CB Radio. Squelch 4. LED Channel Display 8. Power Jack 1 6 14 13 12 11 9 8 7 1 0 2 4 5 6 3 17 18 1 9 2 0 A2 Our Thanks to You Thank...
... and reception of reliable service. Weather Channel Selector 6. The revolutionary SoundTrackerTM System reconfigures the transmission signal which dramatically improves CB communications. External Speaker Jack 19. Customer Support Should you for purchasing the Cobra 25 WX NW ST CB Radio. Squelch 4. LED Channel Display 8. Power Jack 1 6 14 13 12 11 9 8 7 1 0 2 4 5 6 3 17 18 1 9 2 0 A2 Our Thanks to You Thank...