HH 38 WX ST Operating Instructions for your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Citizens Band 2-Way Handheld CB Radio Lock PwrSaver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan “Ingenious Products for Easier Communication.
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 C remote control frequencies.) 1 FCC Regulations FCC regulations permit only “transmissions” (one party to another) rather than “broadcasts” (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels because that is “broadcasting.
Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You 1. BNC Antenna Connector Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST handheld CB. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. 2. Squelch Control 3. On/Off Volume Control 1 2 3 4. Removable Belt Clip SoundTracker® 5. External Speaker Jack FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG 6. External Microphone Jack 7. 8. SIGNAL 15 Lock 16 NiCD Battery Charge Jack 9.
How to Use Your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Contents Features ..........................................................................1 The CB Story .................................................................A1 FCC Regulations Included Accessories Controls & Indicators................................................A2 Our Thanks to You......................................................A3 SoundTracker® System Customer Support Operating Your HH 38 WX ST Antenna ...............................................
Operation Operation Attach Antenna Attach Antenna 1 Note Battery Installation Install Batteries Insert. Press and hold down on arrow and slide To increase range as a portable, use CA41 telescopic loaded long range antenna. (See Accessory Page 35). Note Ignoring polarity markings (+/-) can cause damage to both the unit and the batteries. The HH 38 WX ST requires 9 “AA”alkaline or NiCD batteries (not included with the unit). 2 40 Lock 1 Remove battery chamber cover.
Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise. Gate open Note STRONG SIGNALS Squelch When you turn on the HH 38 WX ST , a series of tones will be heard and the icons will briefly appear on the LCD display. Volume MEDIUM SIGNALS Squelch Volume Off WEAK SIGNALS LCD lights on for 5 seconds. 2 Fully counterclockwise opens the “gate” and all signals enter.
Operation Operation Select Channel Select Channel 1 Turn power ON. 2 For higher channel, push UP arrow key. LCD Display LCD Display All needed information is displayed on LCD display panel. 3 For lower Channel, push DOWN arrow key. Note FUNC Function Key Indicator 2 Digit Channel Display For quick advance, push and hold arrow key(s).
Operation Operation Transmit/Receive Transmit / Receive 3 Stop 2 inches away Antenna must be installed before TX LIGHT CH PUSH & HOLD Note While PTT button is depressed you cannot receive transmissions. PTT 1 To transmit, push and hold 40 Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth. Speak in a normal voice. CH PTT button. FUNC PTT RELEASE PWR Note 2 The TRANSMISSION POWER METER will be displayed when transmitting.
Operation One Touch for Channel 9 and Channel 19 Operation One Touch For Channel 9 and Channel 19 To gain instant access to Channels 9 (emergency) and 19 (information) from other channels: 9 Push Func SIGNAL CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 3 Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 1 SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG Lock Pwr Saver DW DW 7 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW PUSH & RELEASE CH 9/19 once for channel 9. PUSH A 3RD TIME To return to original channel, push CH 9/19 a third time.
Operation Dual Watch Operation Dual Watch 5 Dual Watch allows simultaneous monitoring of two preselected channels. To monitor Channel 11 and 17 for incoming transmissions: Note To set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) see Setting Squelch on pages 4 and 5. 1 Set Desired Squelch Setting (DSS). 2 Select Channel 11 with DOWN key. Select Channel 17 with UP/DOWN key.
Operation Weather Channels Operation Weather Channels Note LIGHT 10 National Weather Channels provide weather transmission reception. Note The 10 National Weather Channels include 7 NOAA and 3 Canadian channels. These channels provide full coverage to keep you informed of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 09 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW Lock Pwr Saver DW PUSH & RELEASE For a list of weather frequencies see specifications in the Frequency Ranges section on page 36.
Operation Power Saver (HI/LOW) Operation Power Saver (HI/LOW) Reduces transmit power output to 1 watt to extend battery life. 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN Note The low power setting cuts the transmitting range in half, but the receiving range is not affected. 40 Lock Pwr Saver DW Func FUNC PWR SAVE SAVE WX SCAN DW Lock Pwr Saver DW PRESS & RELEASE PUSH & RELEASE 2 Note SIGNAL Battery life is increased approximately 50% while in Battery Power Save Mode is activated.
Operation Battery Capacity Level Operation Battery Capacity Level The SoundTracker® System To monitor the remaining power level of the HH 38 WX ST battery: check battery icon bands. While previous systems only “blanket out” or limit noise in higher sound frequencies, the revolutionary new SoundTracker® System actually reduces noise while leaving the signal intact in the reception mode.
Operation Activating SoundTracker® Operation 40 Testing SoundTracker® Testing SoundTracker® Activating SoundTracker® 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL SIGNAL Note This engages the SoundTracker® system and reduces the noise level. Lock Pwr Saver DW PUSH & RELEASE 1 1 Func Select any unused channel on your CB. CB/WX CH9/19 Scan Push and release the ST key. Squelch Volume Off 40 The FUNC 2 Fully counterclockwise opens the “gate” and all signals enter.
Operation Operation 40 Squelch FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW Volume SIGNAL Off Lock Pwr Saver DW 3 Turn the volume up louder than your normal listening level. PUSH & RELEASE 5 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL 6 Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan To disengage SoundTracker® push and release ST key again. icon will disappear. Note At times you may experience different levels of noise reduction. Different terrains and environments will effect the SoundTracker® System’s performance.
Operation Lock Key Operation Lock Key In Vehicle Use In Vehicle Use Purpose is to lock most functions to avoid accidental actuation. The HH 38 WX ST can be connected to your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. This power connection does NOT charge the batteries. Note Note 40 PTT , LIGHT, VOLUME, SQUELCH and LOCK functions are still operational while the LOCK function is activated.
How Your CB Can Serve You • • • • • • • • • A Few Rules You Should Know Warn of traffic problems Provide weather and road data Provide help in event of an emergency Provide direct contact with home or office Assist police by reporting erratic drivers Get “local information” to find destination Communicate with family and friends Suggest spots to eat and sleep Keep you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with another station.
How Your CB Can Serve You Channel 9 Emergency Messages 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected. 2. CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you should request a “REACT BASE” and provide the CB distress data (called CLIP): Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. How Your CB Can Serve You The FCC gives these examples of permitted and prohibited messages for channel 9.
How Your CB Can Serve You CB 10-Codes CB 10-Codes Citizen Bands have adopted the “10-CODES” for standard questions and answers. These codes provide quick and easy communication, especially in noisy areas.
Frequency Ranges HH The COBRA HH 38 WX ST transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry providing complete coverage of all 40 CB channels and 10 weather channels as shown below. Channel Channel Weather CB Freq. CB Freq. Weather Freq. Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz 1 2 3 4 26.965 26.975 26.985 27.005 21 22 23 24 27.215 27.225 27.255 27.
Wa ar rra nty 2 Ye Limited Two Year Warranty QUALITY SEAL Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 www.cobra.com COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) 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.
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