Operation

Operating Your Mobile Radio

Operation

Antenna Connector

Antenna Connector

This female Connector on the rear panel permits connection of the transmission line cable male connector to the transceiver.

External Speaker

The external speaker jack on the rear panel is used for an External Speaker. The external speaker should

External Speaker Jack

have 8-ohm impedance and be rated to handle at

 

 

least 4.0 watts. When the external speaker is plugged

 

in, the internal speaker is automatically disconnected.

 

NOTE

 

Cobra external speakers are rated 15 watts.

 

Public Address (PA)

PA Speaker Jack

An external PA speaker may be connected

 

to the PA speaker jack when used as a public

 

address system. The speaker should be directed

 

away from the microphone to prevent acoustic

 

feed-back. Physical separation or isolation of

 

the microphone and speaker must be employed

 

when operating the PA at high output levels.

Power Cable

Power

 

These wires supply Power to the CB radio.

 

This cable is permanently attached to the radio.

 

If you wish to remove the radio after installation,

 

disconnect at fuse holder and ground connector.

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Operation

Operating Your Mobile Radio

Operation

On-Off/Volume Knob

Turning on Your Mobile Radio

Turn the On-Off/Volumeknob clockwise to turn the power on and set the desired listening volume.

CB Antenna

Only a properly matched Antenna system will

allow maximum power output. In mobile installations (cars, trucks, boats, etc.), an Antenna system that is non-directional should be used. When installed in a boat, the transceiver will not operate at maximum efficiency without a ground plate unless the vessel has a steel hull. Before installing the transceiver

in a boat, consult your dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system.

NOTE

Cobra loaded-type antenna models HGA 1000, HGA 1500 and HGA 2000 are highly recommended for most installations. Consult your Cobra dealer for further details (or see order form on page 17).

Three-way combination antennas are available which allow operation of all three bands (AM-FM and CB), using a single antenna. However, use of this type of antenna usually results in less than normal transmit and receive range when compared to a standard-type “Single Band” antenna designed for CB only.

Microphone Connector

Microphone Connector

Allows for convenient removal of the Microphone plug when storage is required. The Microphone MUST be connected to the unit at all times, when in use, for proper operation.

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