Operating instructions for your HH COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6500 W. Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 33 Citizens Band 2-way Handheld CB Radio “Ingenious Products for Easier Communication.” Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1997 Part no.
INTRODUCTION 3 The HH33 is designed to give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To insure you get the most from the Cobra HH33, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. How to use your HH MODEL 33 CITIZENS BAND 2-WAY HANDHELD RADIO CONTENTS: Introduction ........................................3 Features ............................................3 Technical Support and service ..........3 Controls and Indicators ..............
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6 THE CB STORY 7 INCLUDED WITH YOUR HH 33 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. High Efficiency Antenna FCC regulations permit only “transmissions” (one party to another) rather than “broadcasts” (to a wide audience).
OPERATION 8 TURNING ON/SQUELCH GETTING STARTED ANTENNA BATTERIES Attach antenna securely by turning clockwise. Insert (10) new “AA” Alkaline batteries (not provided) into the battery chamber. To install batteries, (1) remove the battery chamber cover from the unit. (2) Install the batteries according to the polarity markings provided on the chamber. Note: Incorrect battery installation can damage the batteries and chamber. (3) Return battery chamber cover.
OPERATION OPERATION SELECT CHANNEL/DISPLAY/TRANSMIT IN VEHICLE USE 10 11 SELECTING A CHANNEL IN VEHICLE USE Turn on your HH33. Your HH 33 can be connected to a 12 volt power source with the cigarette power cord adaptor provided. Connect adaptor as shown. To select a higher channel, push the UP arrow key. To select a lower channel, push the DOWN arrow key. **Note: To quick advance channels, press and hold the selection key.
OPERATION HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU OPERATION A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW 12 13 HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU • Warn of traffic tie ups ahead. • Provide weather and road information. • Provide help fast in event of emergency or breakdown. • Suggest good spots to eat and sleep. • Make long trips more interesting, and help keep you awake. • Provide direct contact with your office or home. • Make friends as you travel. • Provide “local information” to find your destination.
14 15 USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY ONLY CB 10-CODES Operating Procedure for Emergency Communications 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: 1. For EMERGENCY communications, set radio to Ch. 9.
16 17 FREQUENCY RANGE HH-33 SPECIFICATIONS The COBRA HH33 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 as shown below. CB Channel Channel Freq. in MHz CB Channel Channel Freq. in MHz 1 2 3 4 5 26.965 26.975 26.985 27.005 27.015 21 22 23 24 25 27.215 27.225 27.255 27.235 27.245 6 7 8 9 10 27.025 27.035 27.
18 19 If You Think You Need Service, Call 773-889-3087 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY “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.
NOTES 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra CB dealer. Replacement DC Power Cord for in vehicle use BNC/SO239 antenna adapter. Allows connection of your handheld CB to standard antennas. CA-43 $5.00 420-017-N-001 $7.00 Magnetic Mount Weather Antenna (not shown). Allows greater transmission range while in a moving vehicle. (Requires a CA43 connector) ATW-400 $39.75 Long Range antenna. Doubles the range of your handheld CB. CA-41 $15.
