Cobra Electronics 18WXSTII Non-Broadcast Transmitter (CB) User Manual users manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation Non-Broadcast Transmitter (CB) users manual

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1ContentsFeatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1The CB Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories. . . . . . . A1Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2Our Thanks to You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Operating Your CB Mobile Radio Installation/Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Microphone Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Squelch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Channel 9/19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8CB/Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Dual Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Activating Soundtracker System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12RX/TX Indicator LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Antenna Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Ignition Noise Interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Temporary Mobile Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Operation to Receive/Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Frequency Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21IfYou Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . Back CoverFeatures of This Product• 40 CB Radio Channels• 10 Weather Channels• SoundtrackerTMSystem• Instant Channel 19 and 9• 40 Channel Scan• Dual Watch• Front Firing Speaker• Channel Saver Circuitry• Dynamic Microphone• 9 Foot Mic Cord• Front Panel MicrophoneConnectorHow to Use Your Cobra 18WXST II 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 1
3ᕤCo n n e c t the red lead of DC power co r d to ana c ce s s o r y 12 volt fuse.ᕥCo n n e ct the orange lead to a co n s t a n t 12v fuse( i e :c i g a re t te lighter or dire ct to bat te ry )ᕦCo n n e ct the black lead to the negat i ve side ofthe auto m o b i l e.This is usually the chassis.Anyco nve n i e nt location with good elect ri cal co nt a ct( re m ove paint) may be used.ᕧMo u n t the microphone bra c k et on ri g ht side ofthe tra n s ce i ver or near it using two scre ws sup-p l i e d .When mounting in an auto m o b i l e,p l a c ethe bra c ket under the dash so the micro p h o n eis readily acce s s i b l e.ᕨAttach the 4-pin microphone cable to recepta-cle on front of unit and install unit in bracket-securely.Mounting andConnectionsNoteBefore installing the CB radio,visually check the vehicle bat-tery connections to determinewhich battery terminal, posi-tive or negative (positive is thelarger of the two) is groundedto the engine block (or chassis).O p e r a t i o n2Mo u n ting and Co n n e ct i o n sSe l e ct a location for the tra n s ce i ver and micro-phone bra c ket that is co n ve n i e nt for ope rat i o n .In auto m o b i l e s,the tra n s ce i v er is usually mounte dto the undern e ath of the dash panel,with them i c r ophone bra c ket beside it.ᕡHold the radio with mounting bra c k et in theex a ct location desire d.Re m o ve the mount i n gb ra c k et and use it as a te m p l a te to mark thel ocation for the mounting scre w s.ᕢDrill nece s s a ry holes and secure mount i n gb ra c ket in locat i o n .ᕣCo n n e ct the antenna cable plug to the re ce p t a-cle marked “A N T”on the back of the unit.Mounting andConnectionsNoteThe transceiver is held in theuniversal mounting bracket bytwo thumb screws,permittingadjustment at the most conve-nient angle.A universal mounting bracketis supplied along with self tap-ping screws and star washers.To mount the transceiver:O p e r a t i o nInstallation InstallationCB Transceiver 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 2
5Mi c r ophone Co n n e ctor Al l ows for co nve n i e nt re m oval of the micro p h o n eplug when sto rage is re q u i re d.The micro p h o n eMUST be co n n e cted to the unit at all times when inu s e,for pro per ope r at i o n .Sq u e l c hThis co nt rol is used to cut off or eliminate re ce i ve rb a c kg r ound noise in the absence of an inco m i n gs i g n a l . Adjust until the re ce i ver noise disappe a r s.This will re q u i r e the incoming signal to be slight l ys t r onger than ave rage re ce i ver noise.Fu rther cloc k -wise ro t ation will increase the threshold leve lwhich a signal must ove rcome in order to be heard.Only strong signals will be heard at a maximumc l oc kwise setting.MicrophoneConnectorO p e r a t i o nSquelch4Tu rning onTu rn volume co nt r ol cloc k wise to turn power onand set the desired listening vo l u m e.CB Ante n n aOnly a pro pe rly matched antenna sys t em willa l l o w maximum power output.In mobile installations (ca r s ,t ru c k s,bo at s,e tc. ) ,an antenna sys tem that is non-dire ctional should be used.When installed in a bo at,the tra n s ce i v er will noto pe r ate at maximum efficiency without a gro u n dp l a te unless the vessel has a steel hull.Be fo reinstalling the tra n s ce i ver in a bo a t,consult yo u rdealer for info rm ation re g a r ding an adequateg r ounding sys te m .Turning onYour RadioOperationCB AntennaNo teCo b ra loaded-ty pe ante n n am odels HGA 1000,HGA 1500,and HGA 2000 are highly re c -ommended for most installa-t i o n s. Consult your Co b ra deal-er for further details (or seeo rder form at the back of this boo k ) .3 - Way Combination An te n n a sa re available which allow ope r-ation of all three bands (AM-FM& CB), using a single ante n n a .Howeve r,use of this ty pe ofa n tenna usually results in lessthan normal transmit andre ce i ve range when co m p a re dto a standard - ty pe "Si n g l eBand" antenna designed for CB only. 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 4
73 . To achieve the De s i red Squelch Setting (DSS),t u r n the Squelch co nt rol co u n te rc l oc kw i s eu nt i lyou hear noise. Now turn the co nt rol c l oc kw i s ejust until the noise sto p s. This is the DSS setting.O p e r a t i o nGate set to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS)6O p e r a t i o nGate openGate closedSettingSquelchSetting Squelch Squelch is the “control gate”for incoming signals.1 . Fullclockwise rotation closes the gateallowing only very strong signals to enter.2 . Fullcounterclockwise rotation opens the “gate”allowing all signals in. 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 6
9Dual Watc hThis fe at u r es allows the user to scan be t ween twos e l e cted channels.1 . Se l e ct first channel,CB mod e.2 . Press and hold DW until LED begins flashing andbeeps once.3 . Se l e ct second channel.Press DW until LED light ss te a d y and radio beeps tw i c e. Two channels aren o w sto r ed in DW memory.S ca nPress and release SCAN button to act i vate CB sca nm od e .If the radio is squelched,radio begins to sca n .When scan is inte rru p t ed by a signal,s can stops andholds until loss of signal.Press PTT on mic to sto ps can funct i o n . Press Scan to re s t a rt CB sca n .ChannelSelectionO p e r a t i o n8Set CB or W X Mod eSet on CB mod e . Ro t ate channel knob cloc kw i s eu n til desired channel is displaye d .Channel 9/Channel 19Press CH 9/19 to obtain instant access to emerg e n cychannel 9.Press again for info rm ation CH 19.C B / We at h e rCB mode is for normal CB ope rat i o n .Pre s sC B / We a ther again and select act i v e We a ther channelin your are a .O p e r a t i o nPRESS AND RELEASEChannel 9/Channel 19CB WeatherDual WatchNoteThe radio needs to besquelched before DW canmonitor both channels.ScanNoteOn some channels squelch setting might have to be re-set.PRESS AND HOLDPRESS AND RELEASEPRESS AND RELEASE 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 8
11Activating Soundtracker1 . Press the SoundTracker button on the upperleft side of front panel.A red indicator will illuminate when the SoundTracker system isengaged.ActivatingSoundtrackerO p e r a t i o n10The SoundTracker System reduces noise whileleaving the signal intact in the reception mode.In the transmission mode,it strengthens the sig-nal,providing you with a significant reduction innoise on reception and transmission.How SoundTracker worksOn Reception–“Cuts Noise Coming In”With a normal CB,distant signals fall below thesquelch level and are unintelligible.With aSoundTracker CB,the noise level is cut by up to90%,which increases the signal-to-noise ratioand dramatically improves signal clarity.This alsoallows you to significantly reduce the squelchlevel,which greatly expands your listening range.On Transmission–“Strengthens Signals Going Out”A SoundTracker CB strengthens the transmit sig-nal by more effectively using the available RFpower output of the CB.The result is improvedtransmission signal clarity and an expandedtransmission range.SoundtrackerSystemO p e r a t i o nPUSH AND RELEASEUSPat.No.6,038,429 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 10
13Rear Pa n e lAntenna Co n n e c to r.This female connector per-mits connection of the transmission line cablemale connector to the transceiver.Exte rnal Spe a ke r.The External Speaker Jack isused for an external speaker.The external speak-er should have 8-ohm impedance and be ratedto handle at least 4.0 watts.When the externalspeaker is plugged in,the internal speaker isautomatically disconnected.Powe r :This cable is permanently attached to theradio.If you wish to remove the radio after instal-lation,disconnect at fuse holder and ground connector.AntennaConnectorO p e r a t i o n12S/RF Power Me te rSh o ws re l at i ve tra n s m i t ter RF output power andinput signal strength when re ce i v i n g.The LED( L i g ht Emitting Di ode) segments glow green toa m ber to re d...this indicates re ce i v e or tra n s m i ta ct i v i ty.RX / TX Indicator LEDRX indicator will light when in the re ce i ve mod e .TX indicator lights when in transmit mod e.When we ather channel is selecte d,WX indicator isi l l u m i n a te d, and the channel is displaye d.S/RFPowerMeterO p e r a t i o nRX/TXIndicator LEDExternalSpeakerPowerNoteCo b ra external spe a kers arera ted 15 wa t t s 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 12
15Operating Procedure to Receive1 . Be sure that power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to theproper connectors before proceeding further.The weather switch shouldbe in the "CB" position.2 . Turn the radio ON by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL clockwise.3 . Rotate SQUELCH CONTROL counterclockwise until incoming signal isheard.4 . Select the desired channel.5 . Set VOLUME CONTROL to a comfortable listening level.6 . Engage the SoundTracker system by depressing the button labeled ST.Listen to the background noise from the speaker.Turn the SQUELCH CON-TROL slowly clockwise until the noise JUST disappears (no signal should bepresent).Leave the control at this setting.The squelch is now properlyadjusted.The receiver will remain quiet until a signal is actually received.Donot advance the control too far,or some of the weaker signals will not beheard.The revolutionary SoundTracker system allows you to reduceunwanted background noise (static) and increase the signal for betterreception.Operating Procedure to Transmit1 . Select the desired channel.2 . The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the press-to-talk switch onthe microphone. Press the switch and the transmitter is activated;releaseswitch to receive.When transmitting (on a clear channel),hold the micro-phone two inches from the mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice.Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmit-ting.Prolonged transmitting without an antenna,or a poorly matchedantenna,could cause damage to the transmitter.O p e r a t i o n14Ignition Noise Inte rfe re n c eUse of a mobile re ce i ver at low signal levels is nor-mally limited by the pre s e n ce of elect ri cal noise.Under most ope rating co n d i t i o n s,when signall e vel is adequate,the backg r ound noise does notp re s e nt a serious pro b l e m .Al s o,when ext re m e l yl o w level signals are being re ce i ve d,the tra n s ce i ve rm a y be ope r ated with vehicle engine turned off.The unit re q u i res ve ry little curre nt and there fo rewill not significa n tly discharge the vehicle bat te ry.Even though this radio has an auto m a tic noise lim-i te r,in some installations ignition inte rfe re n c e maybe high enough to make good co m m u n i cat i o n si m po s s i b l e .Consult your CO B RA dealer or a 2-wayradio technician for help in locating and co r re ct i n gthe source of seve re noise.Te m po ra ry Mobile Ope r at i o nFor te m po ra ry mobile ope rat i o n ,you may wa n t top u rchase an additional cigare t te lighter adapte rf r om your CO B RA dealer.This adapter and a mag-netic mount antenna allow you to quickly "install"your tra n s ce i ver for te m po ra ry use.O p e r a t i o nIgnition NoiseInterferenceTemporaryMobileOperationNoteRed and Orange wires are co n-n e cted to po s i t i ve side of soc ke tce n ter tip.Black wire is co n n e ct-ed to negative side co n t a ct s.NoteRadio resets to CH 9 when co n -n e cted to cigare t te lighter plug.NoteWhen using the unit with cig-a re t te adapte r, turn off whennot in use to avoid draining the batte ry. 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 14
16Maintenance/AdjustmentM a i n t e n a n c eMaintenance and AdjustmentYour COBRA CB transceiver is specificallydesigned for the environment encountered inmobile installations.The use of all solid state cir-cuitry and its light weight result in high reliabili-ty.Should a failure occur,however,review the fol-lowing,then if necessary, replace parts only withidentical parts. Do not substitute.1 . Check connections to the source of power andmake sure it is the 13.8 VDC required to oper-ate your radio.2 . Check the fuses in the DC power cord.Themain power lead (red & orange wire) has a 2amp 3AG type fuse in its holder.Use only theabove specified type and size fuse for maxi-mum protection. Failure to do so,will void thewarranty.3 . Ma ke ce rtain the microphone is pro pe rl yplugged in.4 . Make certain the antenna is properly assem-bled and connected.If you are unable to correct the problem, refer tothe SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS at the end of thismanual for the correct procedure for warrantyand post-warranty service from COBRA.Permitted:"A tornado sighted six miles of town."Not Permitted : "This is observation post number 10.No tornado sighted."Wa rn i n g17Channel 9EmergencyMessagesReplacement WarningReplacement or substitution of certain parts withreplacements other than those recommended byCobra may be a violation of the technical regula-tions of Part 95 of the FCC rules, or of TypeAcceptance requirements of Part 2 of said rules.When making adjustment s,be sure to re - re a da p p l i cable po rtions of this instru ction manual tom a ke ce rtain you are fo l l owing co rre ct proce d u r eand that the radio was pro pe rly installed,e tc.A Few Rules That Should Be Obeyed1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation withanother station for more than five minutes at a time with-out taking a one-minute break to give others a chance touse the channel.2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpow-ering them with illegally amplified transmitter power orillegally high antennas.3. You can't use CB to promote illegal activities.4. You are not allowed to use profanity.5. You may not play music in your CB.6. You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or profes-sional service.Use Channel 9 For Emergency Messages OnlyThe FCC gives the following examples of permit-ted and prohibited types of communications foruse on Channel 9.These are guidelines and arenot intended to be all-inclusive.A Few RulesYou ShouldKnow 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 16
19A c c e s s o r i e s18SpecificationsS p e c i f i c a t i o n sGENERALCHANNELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CB - 40 CH WEATHER – 10CHFREQUENCY RANGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZWEATHER – 161.650 TO 163.275FREQUENCY TOLERANCE. . . . . . . . . . 0.005 %FREQUENCY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZEROPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30° C TO + 65° CMICROPHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLUG-IN DYNAMICINPUT VOLTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.8VDC nom.(negative ground) CURRENT DRAIN TRANSMIT:AM FULL MOD.,1.4A (MAXIMUM) RECEIVE:SQUELCHED,0.9 A;FULL AUDIO OUTPUT, 1.2A (NOMINAL)SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7/8”D X 6-3/4”W X 1-7/8”HWEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.25 LBS.ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . .UHF;SO-239METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LED;INDICATES RELATIVE POWER OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTHTRANSMITTERPOWER OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 WATTSMODULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION)FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . .300 TO 3000 HZOUTPUT IMPEDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 OHMS,UNBALANCEDRECEIVERSENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LESS THAN 1 µV FOR 10dB (S+N) SELECTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 dB @ 7 KHZ,60 DB @ 10KHZIMAGE REJECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 dB,TYPICALADJACENT-CHANNEL REJECTION . . .50 dB,TYPICALATOMATIC NOISE LIMITER . . . . . . . . . .BUILT-INWEATHERSENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LESS THAN 1 µV FOR 12 dB SINADIF-FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DUAL CONVERSIONAUDIO OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAXIMUM 1 W AT 10% DISTORTIONFREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . .300 – 3000 HZ AT -6 dBF r equency RangesThe CO B RA 18 WX ST II tra n s ce i v er re p re s e nts one ofthe most adva n ced AM two - w ay radios used as a Cl a s sD station in the Ci t i zens Radio Se rv i c e.This unit fe at u re sa dva n ced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circ u i t ry prov i d i n gco m p l e te cove rage of all 40 CB channels and all 10we a ther channels as shown be l ow.1 26.965 21 27.2152 26.975 22 27.2253 26.985 23 27.2554 27.005 24 27.2355 27.015 25 27.2456 27.025 26 27.2657 27.035 27 27.2758 27.055 28 27.2859 27.065 29 27.29510 27.075 30 27.30511 27.085 31 27.31512 27.105 32 27.32513 27.115 33 27.33514 27.125 34 27.34515 27.135 35 27.35516 27.155 36 27.36517 27.165 37 27.37518 27.175 38 27.38519 27.185 39 27.39520 27.205 40 27.405Channel ChannelCB Freq. CB Freq.Channel In MHz Channel In MHzWeatherWeather Freq.Channel In MHz1 162.5502 162.4003 162.4754 162.4255 162.4506 162.5007 162.5258 161.6509 161.77510 163.275 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:25 PM Page 18
20A c c e s s o r i e sReplacement MountingBracket251-199-9-001 $4.50Replacement Thumb Screws634-081-9-001 $0.60Replacement MicrophoneBracket741-080-9-001 $0.45 38” Base Loaded MagnetMount AntennaHG A1500 $46.9554” Base Loaded MagnetMount AntennaHG A2000$99.9521” Base Loaded MagnetMount AntennaHG A1000 $28.95Dynamic External SpeakerHG S100 $21.95 Noise Canceling ExternalSpeakerHG S300 $28.95Dynamic Noise CancelingWith Talk Back ExternalSpeakerHG S500 $32.95Fiberglass Whip Replacement Antenna3 Foot HG A300 $28.95Black,Red,White,Gold4 Foot HG A400 $29.95Black,Red,White4 1/2 Foot HG A450 $30.95Black,Red,White,GoldA c c e s s o r i e s62” Center-Load Replacement AntennaHG A6000 $89.95Black/Clear,Black,Red,White,Gold214-Pin Power Microphone HG M75 $25.954-Pin Noise CancelingMicrophoneHG M77 $30.954-Pin Replacement DynamicMicrophoneHG M73 $19.954 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling MicrophoneHG M84 $74.954 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling MicrophoneWood GrainHG M84W $74.955 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling MicrophoneHG M85 $74.95 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:26 PM Page 20
23Limited Two Year Wa rr a n t yLimited WarrantyCOBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that itsCOBRA CB Transceiver,and the component parts thereof,willbe free of defects in material and workmanship for a periodof two (2) years from the date of consumer purchase.Thiswarranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser,provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.COBRA will,without charge, repair or replace,at its option, adefective CB Transceiver upon delivery to the COBRA factoryService Department,accompanied by proof of the date offirst consumer purchase,such a duplicated sales receipt.You must pay initial shipping charges required to ship theproduct for warranty service,but the return charges will beat COBRA’S expense,if the product is repaired or replacedunder warranty.Exclusions:This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to anyproduct damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse orabuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alter-ations or repairs;3) if the serial number has been altered,defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the product residesoutside the U.S.A.All implied wa r ra nt i e s ,including wa rra nties of mer-c h a nt a b i l i ty and fitness for a particular purpose are limite din duration to the length of this wa rra nty.CO B RA shall not be liable for any incident a l ,co n s e q u e nt i a lor other damages;i n c l u d i n g ,without limitat i o n ,d a m a g e sresulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n .Some states do not allow limitations on how long animplied wa rra nty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion orl i m i t ation of incidental or co n s e q u e ntial damages,so thea bove limitations may not apply to yo u.Cobra ElectronicsCorporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707Tax TableIllinois residents add 7%Cook Co.residents add .75% (7.75% total)Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)Indiana residents add 5%For credit card orders fill out order formand fax to: 1.773.622.2269or call 1.773.889.3087(Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 8:00 pm,M-F,CST.Ma ke check or money order (no stamps)payable to:Cobra Accessories Dept.6500 West Co rtland St .Ch i ca g o,IL 60707Prices subject to change without notice.Please print clearlyName_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Address (No P.O.Box)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _City_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _State_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Zip_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Telephone (_ _ _ _ )_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Credit Card No._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Customer Signature_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Circle One: Visa MasterCard DiscoverSubtotal(Tax if applicable) Shipping/handlingTotal Michigan residents add 4 % Ohio residents add 6%Wisconsin residents add 5%Shipping & HandlingAmount of Shipping/Order Handling$25.00 and under $4.75 minimum$25.01-$40.00 $6.95 $40.01-$80.00 $9.00$80.01-$120.00 $10.00$120.01-$160.00 $11.50$160.01 and up $14.25For AK,HI and PR please addan additional $15.00 for UPSshipments.A c c e s s o ry Order Form222 5 1 - 1 9 9 - 9 - 0 0 1 Re p l a ce m e nt Mo u nting Bra c ke t $ 4 . 5 0634-081-9-001 ReplacementThumb Screws $0.60741-080-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket $0.45HG A1000 2 1 ”Base Loaded Magnetic Mo u nt Ante n n a $28.95HG A1500 3 8 ”Base Loaded Magnetic Mo u nt Ante n n a $46.95HG A2000 5 4 ”Base Loaded Magnetic Mo u n t Ante n n a $99.95HG M84 4 Pin Premium No i s e - Ca n c elling Mi c ro p h o n e $74.95HG M84W 4 Pin Premium No i s e - Ca n c elling Mic Wood gr $74.95HG M85 5 Pin Premium No i s e - Ca n c elling Mi c ro p h o n e $74.95HG M73Replacement Dynamic Microphone$19.95HG M75 Power Microphone $25.95HG M77 Noise Canceling/Power Microphone $30.95HG S100 Dynamic External Speaker $21.95HG S300 Noise Canceling External Speaker $28.95HG S500 Dynamic Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker $32.95HG A300 Fi be r glass Whip Re p l a ce m e nt Ante n n a $28.95Black,Red,White,GoldHG A400 Fi be r glass Whip Re p l a ce m e nt Ante n n a $29.95Black,Red,White,GoldHG A450 Fi be r glass Whip Re p l a ce m e nt Ante n n a $30.95Black,Red,White,GoldHG A6000 6 2 ”Ce nte r - L oad Re p l a ce m e n t Antenna Black/Clear, Black, Red,White, Gold $89.95Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:26 PM Page 22
The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts also includes:• High Ge a r™Ac ce s s o ri e s• Radar De te cto r s• Sa fe ty Al e rt™Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s• Family Radio Se rv i ce (FRS)2-Way Ra d i o sNothing comes close to a Co b r a™ 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:26 PM Page 24
Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL 60707Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2000Printed in ChinaPart No. 480-315-P-001For te c h n i c al assistance,please call our Au to m a t ed Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most fre q u e n t l y asked questions about Co b r a prod u ct s.(773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 6:00 pm,Monday through Friday,Central Standard Time.Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobraelectronics.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelectronics.comIf you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending in your unit.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 follow-ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,such as a mechanical reproductionor carbon of 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 nameand 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 FirstClass Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service,Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500W. Cortland St.,Chicago,IL 60707.6. If the unit is in warranty,upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchangeddepending 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 1.773.889.3087 for assistance.IfYou Think You Need Service“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i ca t i o n .”18 WX ST IIMobile Radio with SystemO pe rating Instru ctions for your 18 WX ST II 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:26 PM Page 26
A1The Citizens Band Story45213The Ci t i z ens Band lies be tween the shortwave bro a d ca s tand 10-meter Am ateur radio bands,and was establishedby law in 1949. The Class D two - w ay co m m u n i cat i o n ss e rv i ce was opened in 1959.(CB also includes a Class Ac i t i zens band and Class C re m o t e co nt rol fre q u e n c i e s. )F CCR e g u l at i o n sF C C re g u l ations pe rmit only "transmissions" (one-partyto another) rather than" bro a d cast" (to a wide audience ) .Th u s ,a dve rtising is not allowed on CB channels be ca u s et h at is "bro a d ca s t i n g " .F CC Wa rn i n g sAll tra n s m i t ter adjustments other than those suppliedby the manufact u rer as fro nt panel ope rating co nt ro l s,must be made by,or under the supe rvision of,the holderof an FCC-issued general Ra d i o - Telephone Ope r ato r’sL i ce n s e .Re p l a ce m e nt or substitution of tra n s i s to r s ,regular di-odes or other parts of a unique nat u re,with parts otherthan those re c ommended by Co b ra ,m ay cause violat i o nof the te c h n i cal re g u l a tions of Pa rt 95 of the FCC Ru l e s,or violation of Ty pe Ac ce p t a n ce re q u i re m e nts of Pa r t 2of the Ru l e s.You should read and understand Pa rt 95 (included withthis unit) of the FCC Rules and Re g u l at i o n s,be fo r e ope r-ating your Co b r a ra d i o,even though the FCC no longerre q u i res you to obtain an ope rato r’s lice n s e.Wh at’s included with your CB Ra d i o :1 . CB tra n s ce i ve r 6 . F CC ru l e s2 . Mi c ro p h o n e .(not pict u re d )3 . Tra n s ce i v er bra c ke t 1 .4 . Mi c rophone bra c ke t5 . O pe rating Ma n u a l 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:26 PM Page 28
A2Controls and IndicatorsThank you for purchasing the Cobra 18 WX ST IICB Radio Transceiver.Properly used,this Cobrap rod u c t will give you many years of reliable serv i ce.“Cuts Static coming in,adds Punch going out!”Technology that dramatically improves thetransmission and reception of CB radio signals.The revolutionary SoundTrackerTM System recon-figures the transmission signal which allows it tobe transferred more effectively through clutteredairwaves.At the same time,it significantly reduces theamount of static on all incoming CB signals.The end result is a clearer,cleaner soundingreception of signals and a more powerful transmission which dramatically improveCB communications.Customer SupportShould you encounter any problems with thisproduct,or not understand its many features,please refer to this owner’s manual. If,after refer-ring to the manual, you still need help,call CobraCustomer Service at 773.889.3087.Cobra Customer ServiceLive operators areavailableM-F 8:00 am – 6:00 pmCentral Standard Time at773.889.3087Automated TechnicalAssistance available 24hours a day, seven days aweek.E-mail questions to:productinfo@cobraelectronics.comCobra on the World WideWeb:Frequently AskedQuestions (FAQ) can befound at:w w w. co b ra e l e ct ro n i c s. co mA3171 2 62 3 4 5Our Thanks to You1 31 481 1151. Microphone Connector.2. Off/On/Volume.3. Squelch.4. Channel 9/Channel 195. CB/Weather6. Channel Selector Button.7. LED Channel Display.8. S/RF Power Meter.9. WX Indicator LED.1 0 . TX Indicator LED.1 1 . RX Indicator LED.1 2 . Scan Button.1 3 . SoundTracker™ Button.1 4 . Dual Watch Button.1 5 . MicrophoneBack Side1 6 . Antenna Connector1 7 . External Spe a ker Co n n e cto r1 8 . Power Cord91 0161718 18 WX ST.NEW LAYOUT(4279)2a 8/9/00 4:26 PM Page 30

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