75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 2 Operating instructions for your 75 WX ST COMPACT REMOTE MOUNT CB RADIO WITH COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6500 W. Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 “Cuts Noise Coming In... Strengthens Signals Going Out” “Ingenious Products for Easier Communication.” Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1997 Part no.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 4 INTRODUCTION How to use your 75 WX ST CITIZENS BAND RADIO WITH SOUNDTRACKER CONTENTS: Introduction ..........................................3 Features ............................................3 Technical Support and service ..........3 Controls and Indicators ..................4/5 Included with your 75WX ....................6 Installation ............................................7 Connector Box Location....................7 Mounting Connector Box ..........
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 4 5 4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6 7 3 2 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 8 INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION COMPONENTS INCLUDED CONNECTOR BOX LOCATION 6 7 LOCATION Mount your Cobra 75 WX ST Connector Box in a convenient location, away from moisture and direct sunlight, in a location that will not interfere with driving. Cobra suggests mounting it either under the front seat or on the fire wall.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONNECTOR BOX CONNECTOR BOX 8 MOUNTING CONNECTOR BOX 1. Hold Cobra 75 WX ST Connector Box in exact location desired for mounting. 2. Using it as a template, mark the location for the mounting screws (included). NOTE: Make certain that nothing will interfere with the installation of the mounting screws, before drilling holes. 3. Mount Connector Box as shown. 9 CONNECTING WIRES 1. Connect the antenna cable connector. 2.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 12 INSTALLATION MICROPHONE HANGER INSTALLATION CB ANTENNA 11 10 INSTALLING MICROPHONE HANGER 1. Hold microphone hanger in location desired for mounting. Make certain that nothing will interfere with the hanger’s installation. 2. Mark the location for the three mounting screws (screws included).
5 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 14 INSTALLATION SPEAKERS/NOISE INTERFERENCE OPERATION HOW SOUNDTRACKER WORKS 12 EXTERNAL SPEAKER INSTALLATION 13 SOUNDTRACKER SYSTEM While previous systems only “blanked out” or limited noise in higher sound frequencies, the revolutionary new SoundTracker System actually reduces noise while leaving the signal intact in the reception mode.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 16 OPERATION OPERATION TURNING CB ON SELECTING A CHANNEL 15 14 TURNING YOUR CB ON SELECTING A CHANNEL 1. Rotate the power ONOFF Volume Control clockwise. 1. Change channels by pressing either the channel ▲ up or channel ▼ down key . 2. Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise until noise is heard. 3. Adjust volume to a comfortable level. 2. To quick-advance channels, press and hold either key.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 18 OPERATION OPERATION ACTIVATING SOUNDTRACKER TESTING SOUNDTRACKER 17 16 ACTIVATING SOUNDTRACKER TESTING SOUNDTRACKER 1. Depress the SoundTracker key. 1. Select any unused channel on your CB. 2. Open the squelch control fully by turning the knob counterclock-wise until it stops. 2. ST will be displayed on the LCD readout. 3. Turn the volume up louder than your normal listening level. 4. Depress the SoundTracker key.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 20 OPERATION OPERATION SETTING THE SQUELCH SETTING THE SQUELCH 19 18 SETTING THE SQUELCH 1. Turn CB on by turning the volume control clockwise. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. 2. Before setting the squelch control on your radio, you must select a channel that is not in use. 3. Turn on SoundTracker. To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS): 4. Think of your Squelch Control as a gate for incoming signals.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 22 OPERATION OPERATION LCD READOUT TRANSMIT/RECEIVE 20 21 TO RECEIVE 1. Your 75 WX ST is automatically in the receive mode and RX is illuminated. TO TRANSMIT 1. Press the Press-To-Talk (PTT) key. LCD DISPLAY Your Cobra 75 WX ST CB is designed with a liquid crystal display that indicates channel number, frequency and the operating mode.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 24 OPERATION OPERATION ONE TOUCH CHANNEL 9 AND 19 ONE TOUCH CHANNEL 9 AND 19 22 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 9 OR INFORMATION CHANNEL 19 1. To access emergency channel 9, press Channel 9/19 key once. 23 4. You are now on information channel 19 5. Press 9/19 again to return to the original channel selected. 2. You are now on emergency channel 9 and the EMG icon will appear. 3. To access information channel 19, press Channel 9/19 key again. 6.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 26 OPERATION OPERATION KEY LOCK FREQUENCY DISPLAY 25 24 KEY LOCK 1. Press Key Lock button to prevent unintentional channel changing. 2. You are now locked and the LOCK icon will appear. 3. Press Key Lock button again to deactivate. 5 DIGIT FREQUENCY DISPLAY 1. Push and hold Memory key for approximately 3 seconds. 2. Display will change to the 5 digit frequency of the channel selected. 3. Push and hold Memory key for 3 seconds. 4.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 28 OPERATION OPERATION CHANNEL SCAN WEATHER CHANNELS 26 27 ALL CHANNEL SCAN WEATHER CHANNELS 1. Set Squelch Control (SQL) to desired setting DSS. *See page 18 to set DSS. 1. Press the CB/WX key. 2. Press Scan key. When activity is found on a channel scanning will stop. 2. The unit will change to the WX function and a weather channel number will be displayed. 3. Scan icon will apear. 2. Press Up/Down Channel keys to locate the weather station in your area.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 30 OPERATION OPERATION MEMORY CHANNELS CHANNEL SAVER/MEMORY CHANNELS 28 CHANNEL SAVER FEATURE* Automatically retains the last channel used when CB is turned off and returns you to that channel when CB is turned back on. *To function, the “red wire” must be directly connected to either: 1. Positive (+) battery terminal. 2. Connection on the fuse box that is always on. See installation section for details. 29 RETRIEVING CHANNELS FROM MEMORY 1.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 32 00 OPERATION OPERATION DUAL WATCH DUAL WATCH 30 DUAL WATCH 31 4. Select new channel. Allows you to simultaneously monitor any two preselected channels at one time. 1. Adjust squelch (SQL) setting to the DSS level (see page 18). 2. Set CB to one of the stations you wish to monitor. 3. PRESS and Hold the DW key until a beep is heard. 5. Press and hold DW key until a beep is heard. 6. The DW icon appears and monitoring begins. 7.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 34 33 32 If You Think You Need Service, Call 773-889-3087 “If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on your repair.” You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following, in order to have the product serviced and returned. 1. 2. 3.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 36 34 WEATHER CHANNEL MESSAGES You can receive up to the minute local area weather reports provided by NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts our seas and skies, guides our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources and conducts research to improve our understanding and stewardship of the environment.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 38 36 37 CB 10-CODES FREQUENCY RANGE Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the “10-code” for standard questions and answers. Its use permits faster communications and better understanding in noisy areas. The following table lists some of the more common codes and their meanings: Your COBRA transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM twoway radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 40 39 38 75WXST SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CHANNELS LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY FREQUENCY TOLERANCE FREQUENCY CONTROL OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE MICROPHONE INPUT VOLTAGE ANTENNA CONNECTOR METER SIZE WEIGHT CB - 40 CH WEATHER - 10 CH CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ WEATHER - 161.650 TO 163.275 MHZ 0.005 % PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER -30° C TO + 65° C ELECTRET, PUSH-TO-TALK 13.8 VDC, EXTERNAL SO239 LCD DISPLAY, ICONS L 2 3/4" x W 1 7/8" x H 4 1/4" 1 LB.
75 WX ST manual 10/9/98 9:24 AM Page 42 40 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra CB dealer. High Performance Magnetic Mount Weather/CB Antenna. ATW-400 $39.95 Remote connector box. AC-701 $29.95 4 foot extension cord. AC-702 $19.95 If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra Order by phone: Call 1-773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8a.m.-8p.m. M-F CST. Order by mail or fax: Please fill out order form below, and mail/fax directly to Cobra. Part No.
