Cobra Electronics Cobra 25 NW ST - Manual

How to Use Your
Cobra 25 NW ST
Contents
Features...........................................................................................1
The CB Story..................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You ......................................................................A3
SoundTracker™
Customer Support
Installation
Location.......................................................................................2
Mounting and Connection...................................................2
Antennas
CB Antenna................................................................................ 6
Marine Installation...................................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference ...................................................7
Operating Your 25 NW ST
Turning On Your CB.................................................................8
Setting Channel Selector.......................................................9
To Receive ...................................................................................10
Selecting a Channel................................................................10
S-Meter.........................................................................................11
SoundTracker™ System.........................................................12
Activating SoundTracker™ ..................................................13
Dimmer Control........................................................................14
RF Gain Control.........................................................................14
Setting Squelch.........................................................................15
To Transmit.................................................................................17
Setting Dynamike ....................................................................18
Transmit.......................................................................................19
RF Meter......................................................................................19
External Speaker.......................................................................20
PA (Public Address)..................................................................21
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch.............................23
NB, OFF (Noise Blanker) Switch...........................................23
Temporary Mobile Set-Up.....................................................24
Home And Office Set-Up.......................................................25
How Your CB Can Serve You...................................................27
A Few Rules You Should Know............................................27
Channel 9 Emergency Messages.......................................27
CB 10 Codes...............................................................................29
Frequency Ranges ......................................................................31
25 NW ST Specifications..........................................................32
Warranty Information ..............................................................33
Optional Accessories.................................................................34
Order Form ....................................................................................36
If You Think You Need Service .............................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• SoundTracker ™ System
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Ou t p u t
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Noise Blanker
• Switchable Automatic
Noise Limiter
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• Illuminated Front Panel
• Dimmer Control
• RF Gain
• 9 ft. mic cord
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
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