Cobra Electronics 18 WX ST operating instructions Operating Instructions for Your, Installation

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Operating Instructions for Your

CITIZENS BAND

2-WAY MOBILE RADIO

WITH INSTANT EMERGENCY CHANNEL 9

Model

Welcome to the Cobra Family of 2-way communications. Cobra has dedicated over 30 years of research and develop- ment to the technology that made Cobra #1 in CB Radios. Please take some time to read this booklet. Although this CB is simple to operate, we want you to be aware of all the unique features your new CB Radio offers.

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 A remote control frequencies.)

FCC regulations permit only "transmissions" (one-party to another) rather than" broadcast" (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB channels because that is "broadcasting".

“Cuts Static coming in, adds Punch going out!”

Cobra proudly introduces the first Patent Pending technolo- gy that dramatically improves the transmission and recep- tion of CB radio signals.

This revolutionary system reconfigures the transmission sig- nal which allows it to be transferred more effectively through cluttered airwaves. It literally ÒpunchesÓ your message through the hundreds of thousands of signals that are in the air. At the same time, SoundTracker system dynamically adjusts the relationship between the signal and static com- monly referred to as noise. This allows CobraÕs SoundTracker system to significantly reduce the amount of static on all incoming CB signals. The system can be further optimized when two SoundTracker CBÕs are used to talk to each other.

The end result is a clearer, cleaner sounding reception of sig- nals and more powerful transmission which dramatically improve CB Communications

WARNING

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 techni- cal regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.

LICENSING

Citizens Band (CB) Radio operators are no longer re- quired to obtain an FCC license to operate their CB equipment or provide station identification.

Nevertheless, an operator of a CB radio station is still re- quired to comply with the communications act and with the rules of CB Radio Operation.

Installation

Location

Plan the location of the transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation. Select a location that is conve- nient for operation and does not interfere with the driver or passengers in the vehicle. In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted to the underneath of the dash panel, with the microphone bracket beside it.

Mounting and Connections

The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumb screws, permitting adjustment at the most conve- nient angle.

A universal mounting bracket is supplied along with self tap- ping screws and star washers. The mounting must be mechan- ically strong and also provide a good electrical connection to the chassis of the vehicle. To mount the transceiver:

1.Determine the most con- venient location in your vehicle. Hold the COBRA radio with mounting bracket in the exact loca- tion desired. If nothing will interfere with mount- ing it in the desired posi- tion, remove the mounting bracket and use it as a tem- plate to mark the location for the mounting screws.

2.Drill necessary holes and secure mounting bracket in location.

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