Cobra Electronics 19DXIV CB TRANSCEIVER User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation CB TRANSCEIVER 19DX 1

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A1 EnglishOur Thanks, The CB Story,and Customer AssistanceIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Cobra 19 DX IV CB RadioTransceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.The Citizens Band StoryThe Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10-meter amateur radiobands, and was established by law in 1949. The Class D two-way communicationsservice was opened in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class Cremote control frequencies.)Customer AssistanceShould you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:For Assistance in the U.S.A.Automated Help Desk English only.24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).Questions English and Spanish.Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).Technical Assistance English only.www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.Contact Your Local DealerCustomer Assistance©2004 Cobra®Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comMOBILE RADIO19 DXIVPrinted in ChinaPart No. 480-170-PVersion AOwner’s ManualNothing comes close to a Cobra®EnglishNothing comes close to a Cobra®EnglishFor more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:www.cobra.comCB RadiosmicroTALK®RadiosRadar/Laser DetectorsSafety Alert®Traffic Warning SystemsHandheld GPS ReceiversMobile GPS Navigation SystemsHighGear®AccessoriesCobraMarine™VHF RadiosPower InvertersAccessoriesThe Cobra line of quality products includes:
Customer Service17Nothing comes close to a Cobra®Order Form andOptional Accessories IntroductionA3Nothing comes close to a Cobra®Product Features and FCC RegulationsA2 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionChannel 9/NOR/Channel 19 ButtonCB/PAButtonOn-Off/Volume KnobSquelch/RF Gain Knob Channel Selector KnobMicrophoneConnectorTX IndicatorIconS/RF Power MeterLCD ChannelDisplayAntennaConnectorExternalSpeaker JackPublic Address JackPower ConnectionOptional Accessories •You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra.Ordering from U.S.A.Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087(Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.Make check or money order payable to:  Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USATo order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.comThe Cobra line of qualityproducts includes:CB RadiosmicroTALK®RadiosRadar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert®Traffic Warning SystemsHandheld GPS ReceiversMobile GPS Navigation SystemsHighGear®Accessories  CobraMarine™ VHFRadios  Power InvertersAccessoriesOrder Form •NameAddress (No P.O. Boxes)City State/Province Zip CountryTelephoneCredit Card Number Type: ❒Visa   ❒MasterCard   ❒Discover Exp. DateCustomer SignatureItem # U.S. Cost Each Qty AmountU.S. Subtotal(Tax if Applicable)Shipping/HandlingTotalAmount Shipping/Handling*$10.00 or less . . . . . $3.00$10.01-$25.00 . . . . . $5.50$25.01-$50.00 . . . . . $7.50$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50$90.01-$130.00 . . . $13.50$130.01-$200.00 . . $16.50$200.01 plus . . . . . 10% ofpurchase*For AK, HI and PR addadditional $26.95 for FedExNext Day or $10.95 forFedEx 2nd Day. Excludesweekend and holidayshipments.Please allow two to threeweeks for delivery in theU.S. Prices subject tochange without notice.Tax TableCalifornia . . . 7.25%Illinois . . . . . 8.75%Indiana. . . . . 6%Michigan . . . 6%Ohio. . . . . . . 6%Wisconsin . . 5%Product Features •Product Features •Features• 40 CB Radio Channels• Instant Channel 9/NOR• PA System• Compact Size• Dynamic Microphone• Nine Foot Microphone Cord• Front Panel Microphone ConnectorFCC Regulations •FCC RegulationsFCC regulations permit only “transmission” (one-party to another) rather than “broadcast” (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB channels because that is “broadcasting”.FCC WarningsAll 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 Acceptancerequirements 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.RXTXAudioShieldMicrophone Connector DetailTalk Button
Introduction1Nothing comes close to a Cobra®ContentsIntroductionOur Thanks to You  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1The Citizens Band Story  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1Customer Assistance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2FCC Regulations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Warnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Included in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Installation and Start-UpMounting and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Operating Your Mobile RadioOperation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Public Address (PA)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Turning on Your Mobile Radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Microphone Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6RF Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Selecting a Channel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Channel 9/NOR/Channel 19  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7CB/PA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7S/RF Power Meter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7TX Indicator LED  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Ignition Noise Interference  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Temporary Mobile Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Operating Procedure to Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Operating Procedure to Transmit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Maintenance/Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Frequency Ranges  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12WarrantyLimited One-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Customer AssistanceProduct Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Order Form and Optional Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2EnglishIncluded in this Package •You should find all of the following items in this package:Introduction3Nothing comes close to a Cobra®Mounting and ConnectionsInstallation and Start-UpWarnings and Included in this PackageInstallation and Start-UpMounting and Connections •Select a location for the transceiver and microphone bracket that is convenient foroperation. In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted to the underneath ofthe dash panel, with the microphone bracket beside it.A universal mounting bracket is supplied along with selftapping screws and star washers. The transceiver is heldin the universal mounting bracket by two thumb screws,permitting adjustment at the most convenient angle.To mount and connect your transceiver:1. Hold the radio with mounting bracket in the exactlocation desired. Remove the mounting bracket and use it as a template to mark the location for the mounting screws.2. Drill necessary holes and secure mounting bracket in location. 3. Connect the antenna cable plug to the receptaclemarked “ANT” on the back of the unit.4. Connect the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse.5. Connect the black lead to the negative side of the automobile. This is usually the chassis. Any convenient location with good electrical contact (remove paint) may be used.NOTEBefore installing the CB radio, visually check thevehicle battery connections to determine whichbattery terminal, positive or negative (positive isthe larger of the two) is grounded to the engineblock (or chassis).6. Mount the microphone bracket on right side of the transceiver or near it using two screwssupplied. When mounting in an automobile, place the bracket under the dash so the microphone is readily accessible.7. Attach the four pin microphone cable to receptacle on front of unit and install unit in bracket securely.CB Transceiver Microphone Transceiver BracketFCC RulesMicrophone Bracket Operating ManualNot pictured in previousmanual. Can Hans get thefile so that we can include?Please advise.CB TranceiverTransceiver BracketAntenna ConnectorFuse ConnectionMicrophone ConnectorREPLACEMENT WARNINGReplacement or substitution of certain parts with replacements other than thoserecommended by Cobra may be a violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC rules, or of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of those rules.When making adjustments, be sure to re-read applicable portions of this instruction manualto make certain you are following correct procedure and that the radio was properly installed.A FEW RULES THAT SHOULD BE OBEYED1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for more than five minutesat a time without taking a one-minute break to give others a chance to use the channel.2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpowering them with illegallyamplified transmitter power or illegally high antennas.3. You are not allowed to 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 professional service.CHANNEL 9 EMERGENCY MESSAGESUse Channel 9 for emergency messages only. The FCC gives the following examples of permitted and prohibited types of communications for use on Channel 9. These areguidelines and are not intended to be all-inclusive.Permitted: “A tornado sighted six miles of town.”Not Permitted: “This is observation post number 10. No tornado sighted.”Warnings •
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