29 L TD BT Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA The CB Story The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established by law in 1949. The Class D two-way communications service was opened in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies.) 1 Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LTD BT 773-889-3087 If You Think You Need Service For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Representative can be reached at 773-889-3087 3 2 FCC Regulations FCC regulations permit only "transmissions" (one party to another) rather than "broadcasts" (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is "broadcasting." 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time. Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com FCC Warnings 3 All transmitter adjustments other than those supplied by the manufacturer as front panel operating controls, must be made by, or under the supervision of, the holder of an FCC-issued general Radio-Telephone Operator's License. Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra, may cause violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules. You should read and understand Part 95 (included with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an operator's license. If you think you need service call 773-889-3087 "If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair." You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned. 1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned. 2. Send the entire product. 3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned. 4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail: to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA. 6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. Cobra®, Dynamike®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics CorporationTM is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ® 4 ANT/ ® What's Included with Your 29 LTD BT 5 Patent Pending © 2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation Version B Printed in China Part No. 480-455-P 1. CB transceiver 2. Microphone with Bluetooth® Button 3. Transceiver bracket 4. Microphone bracket A1 5. Operating manual 6. DC power cord (not shown) 7. FCC rules (not shown) Controls and Indicators 1. 6-Pin Microphone Connector 2. Power On/Off/Volume/ Squelch Control 3. Dynamike® 4. RF Gain 5. Delta-Tune 6. SWR CAL / Talk Back 7. Channel Selector 8. LED Channel Display 9. ANT Indicator and Bluetooth® LED Indicator 10. RX (Receive)/ TX (Transmit) LED Indicator 11. Channel 9/ Normal Switch 12. Dimmer Switch 13. CB/PA Switch 14. NB/ANL ANL Off Switch 15. S/RF SWR CAL Switch 16. Signal Strength Meter. 17. Microphone. 18. Bluetooth Button Back Side 19. External Bluetooth Microphone Jack 20. Public Address Speaker Jack 21. External Speaker Jack 22. Power Jack 23. Antenna Connector Our Thanks to You Ordering From U.S.A. Accessory Order Info Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LTD BT CB Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. 17 18 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Central Time at: 773-889-3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. E-mail questions to: productinfo@cobra.com Cobra on the World Wide Web: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobra.com For Credit Card Orders Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Make Check or Money Order Payable To Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To Order Online Please visit our website: www.cobra.com Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner's manual. If , after referring to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773-889-3087. Item # 426-002-N-001 251-353-9-001 634-081-9-001 741-080-9-001 HG A1000 HG A1500 MNA MIC Description Replacement DC Power Cord Replacement Mounting Bracket Replacement Thumb Screws Replacement Microphone Bracket 21" Base Loaded, Magnetic Mount Antenna 38" Base Loaded Magnetic Mount Antenna External Bluetooth Microphone 15 14 13 12 11 10 16 9 8 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19 20 21 23 22 A2 A3 37 Contents How to Use Your Cobra 29 LTD BT Features .................................................................................................................1 The CB Story..........................................................................................A1 FCC Regulations FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators.......................................................................A2 Our Thanks to You .............................................................................A3 Customer Support Installation Location ................................................................................................2 Mounting and Connection ............................................................2 Antennas CB Antenna..........................................................................................6 Marine Installation ............................................................................6 Ignition Noise Interference .............................................................7 Operating Your 29 LTD BT Turning On Your CB...........................................................................8 Setting Channel Selector ................................................................9 Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)...............................10 To Receive...........................................................................................13 Bluetooth Linking With Cell Phone..........................................14 Selecting a Channel........................................................................16 Bright/Dim Switch ...........................................................................16 NB-ANL/ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic..........................17 Noise Limiter Switch) RF Meter ..............................................................................................18 S-Meter ................................................................................................18 External Speaker/Microphone ....................................................19 RF Gain Control.................................................................................19 Setting Delta-Tune ..........................................................................20 Setting Squelch ................................................................................20 To Transmit........................................................................................22 Setting Dynamike® ........................................................................22 Transmit..............................................................................................23 TalkBack..............................................................................................23 PA (Public Address) ........................................................................24 Home And Office Set-Up .............................................................26 Temporary Mobile Set-Up ...........................................................27 How Your CB Can Serve You..........................................................28 A Few Rules You Should Know .................................................. 28 Channel 9 Emergency Messages.............................................. 28 CB 10 Codes...................................................................................... 30 Frequency Ranges............................................................................. 32 29 LTD BT Specifications ................................................................ 33 Warranty Information ..................................................................... 34 Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 35 Accessory Order Info ....................................................................... 37 If You Think You Need Service ....................................Back Cover Features of This Product · 40 CB Radio Channels · Heavy-Duty Noise Canceling Microphone · Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output · SWR Calibration Meter · Talk Back · Instant Channel 9 · Allows use of Bluetooth® enabled cell phone through CB · 6-Pin Front Mount Microphone Connector · Delta -Tune · Switchable Automatic Noise Limiter & Noise Blanker · Adjustable Dynamike® Boost · 9 Ft. Mic Cord · RF Gain 1 Installation Location Location Plan location of transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation. Select a location that is convenient for operation, yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger. The transceiver is usually mounted to the underside of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it. Installation Mounting and Connection Note The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumbscrews which allow for adjustment at a convenient angle. The bracket includes two self-tapping screws and star washers. The mounting must be mechanically strong, conveniently located. Mounting and Connection 1 Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in the exact desired location. If there is no interference, remove the bracket and use it as a template to mark the location for the mounting screws. 3 Connect the antenna cable plug to the receptacle marked "ANT" on the back of the unit. 2 Drill the holes and secure the bracket. continued 2 3 Installation Installation Note Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left on accidentally, and also permits operating the unit without running the engine. Note In positive ground vehicles the red wire goes to the chassis and the black wire is connected to the ignition switch. Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle's battery connection to determine which terminal, positive or negative, is grounded (positive is the larger of the two) to the engine block (or chassis). A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the chassis. 4 6 Plug power cable into back of unit marked "Power" Be sure to observe polarity markings. . Mount the microphone bracket on either side of the unit (driver's left) using two screws supplied. Bracket should be placed under the dash so microphone is readily accessible. 7 In a negative grounded vehicle, connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse. Connect the black lead to the negative side of the vehicle. This is usually the chassis. Any convenient location with a good electrical contact (remove paint) may be used. 5 8 Attach the 6-pin microphone cable to ...