Specifications

Our Thanks, The CB Story

and Customer Assistance

29 LX

Professional CB Radio

4W / 40 Channels / 4-Color LCD Display

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OWNERS MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX Professional CB Radio

Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years

of reliable service.

Citizens Band Radio History

Invented by Al Gross in 1945, the CB radio originally served as a method of communication for troops

during World War II. After the war, Gross worked to make two-way radios a way of communication for per-

sonal use and the CB radio service was established by law in the U.S. in 1949. It wasn’t until the 1970s

that technology advanced and the CB market caught on as a method of communication between drivers

to report police speed traps and road hazards.

The Citizens Band Radio Service consists of 40 channel frequencies that are mostly 10 kHz apart. Trans-

mitter power is limited to 4 watts in the US, and range can vary depending on the terrain and quality of

the product.

Currently, the Citizens Band service does not require a license for operation, regardless of age, as long as

the rules of operation established by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) are followed.

Petition For FCC Part 95 Rule Changes

In 2016, Cobra petitioned the FCC to revise Part 95 rules to allow CB radios to use frequency modula-

tion (FM). Cobra contended that FM offers improved speech quality and lower noise interference, which

improves the standard of two-way radios and is a beneﬁt to the customer.

Through the direct efforts of Cobra Electronics and the enthusiastic support from loyal customers and the

distribution network the FCC granted the request. In 2021, Part 95 ofﬁcially was updated to include FM as

an option for two-way radio use.

Today, thanks to Cobra Electronics’ petitions to improve the quality of the Citizens Band Radio Service,

users can enjoy the beneﬁts of CB radio communication in a range of industries.

Should you encounter any problems with this product, not understand its features, menu or

installation, please refer to the this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance, after reading this

manual, we are here to help:

Service, Orders & Product Questions

For service, product questions and service hours call 800-543-1608 or go to www.cobra.com

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

Customer Support

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