Introduction Our Thanks to You and FCC License Required Our Thanks to You • Thank you for purchasing a Cobra amateur mobile radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. FCC License Required Owner’s Manual • The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that users of the frequencies on which this radio operates be licensed. See page 16 for licensing and other FCC information.
Introduction Our Thanks to You and FCC License Required Our Thanks to You • Thank you for purchasing a Cobra amateur mobile radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. FCC License Required Owner’s Manual • The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that users of the frequencies on which this radio operates be licensed. See page 16 for licensing and other FCC information.
Controls and Indicators Introduction Introduction Controls and Indicators • SWR / S/RF Dim / SWR CAL CW / FM / AM / USB / LSB Analog Meter Band A/B/C/D Microphone and Features Microphone Press-To-Talk Button (PTT) Dual 7 Segment Frequency Display Six Digit Frequency Display WARNING RX / TX Indicator RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Contents Introduction Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 FCC License Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Mobile Radio Specifications Specifications • General Specifications Specifications • Receiver Frequency Range 28.0 to 29.7 MHz Frequency Control Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesizer Frequency Stability 0.
Your Mobile Radio Included in this Package Included in this Package Your Mobile Radio • You should find all of the following items in the package with your radio. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection • Refer to the illustration on page A2 for connection points on the back of the unit while installing your radio. - -4Location Transceiver Universal Mounting Bracket Plan the location of the transceiver and microphone brackets before starting the installation.
Your Mobile Radio Installation and Connection Installation and Connection - -4Ignition Noise Interference Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is normally limited by the presence of electrical noise. The primary source of noise in automobile installations is from the generator and ignition system in the vehicle. Under most operating conditions, when signal level is adequate, the background noise does not present a serious problem.
Your Mobile Radio Installation and Connection and Operation Installation and Connection Your Mobile Radio • If you are having difficulties in adjusting your antenna, check the following: 1. All doors must be closed when adjusting the antenna. 2. Make sure the antenna base is grounded. 4. Try a different location on your car — keeping in mind the radiation pattern you want. 6. Try a different location in your neighborhood. Stay away from large metal objects (metal utility or light poles, fences, etc.
Your Mobile Radio Controls Controls - -4High Power Places the transmitter in high power (30 watts) mode when the button is pressed to the in position and in low power (4 watts) mode when the button is in the out position. - -4SWR / S/RF When this button is in the S/RF (out) position, the display meter swings proportionately to the strength of the signal received or the output power being transmitted. When the button is in the SWR (in) position, the standing wave ratio is measured on the display meter.
Your Mobile Radio Frequency Your Mobile Radio Frequency • Three controls and one indicator are used together to set and display the radio frequency on which your mobile radio will receive and transmit signals. In this connection, it is important to understand the frequency bands built into the unit and the way they are displayed on the Dual 7 Segment Display. The 10 meter frequency range is broken down into four bands on your mobile radio. These are selected using the Band A / B / C / D knob.
Your Mobile Radio Indicators and Microphone Indicators - -4Analog Meter The meter needle swings proportionally to the strength of the incoming signal or RF output power in receive or transmit modes. Your Mobile Radio • • 1. Be sure the power source, microphone and antenna are properly connected. 2. Turn the unit on by turning the volume knob clockwise and set the volume for a comfortable listening level. 3. Set the CW / FM / AM / USB / LSB switch to the desired mode. 4.
Your Mobile Radio Maintenance and Government Regulatory Information Maintenance Your Mobile Radio • The transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encountered in mobile installations. The use of all solid-state circuitry and its light weight result in high reliability. Should a failure occur, however, replace parts only with identical parts. Do not substitute.
Your Mobile Radio Alternate Microphones and Installation Alternate Microphones and Installation Your Mobile Radio • Alternate Microphones and Installation Alternate Microphones and Installation • To wire the microphone cable to the plug provided, proceed as follows: Fig. 2 Microphone cable preparation 1. Remove the retaining screw. 2. Unscrew the housing from the pin receptacle body. 3. Loosen the two cable clamp retainer screws. 4.
Your Mobile Radio ARRL Q Signals ARRL Q Signals Your Mobile Radio • ARRL Q Signals ARRL Q Signals The most commonly used are shown bold. Some have slightly modified meanings in everyday usage. QSD Is my keying defective? Your keying is defective. QSG Shall I send ____ messages at a time? Send ____ messages at a time. The official list follows. QSK Can you hear me between your signals and if so can I break in on your transmission? I can hear you between my signals; break in on my transmission.
Warranty Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Limited Two-Year Warranty - -4For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Customer Assistance Accessories Customer Assistance Accessories • 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone Order Form and Optional Accessories Order Form • Name 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone Address (No P.O. Boxes) City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Telephone Credit Card Number HG M84 $74.95 HG M84W Wood Grain Type: ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ Discover Exp. Date $74.
Introduction Our Thanks to You and FCC License Required Our Thanks to You • Thank you for purchasing a Cobra amateur mobile radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. FCC License Required Owner’s Manual • The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that users of the frequencies on which this radio operates be licensed. See page 16 for licensing and other FCC information.