How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX LE

Contents
Features..........................................................................................................1 Features of This Product
The CB Story..................................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations • Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories • 10 Weather Channels
Controls & Indicators.................................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You......................................................................................A3 • Weather Scan
Customer Support
Installation • Emergency Weather Alert
Location.....................................................................................................2 • 40 CB Radio Channels
Mounting and Connection.................................................................2
Antennas • 40 Channel Scan
CB Antenna...............................................................................................6
Marine Installation.................................................................................6 • Memory Channels
Ignition Noise Interference....................................................................7
Operating Your 29 LX LE • Channel Frequency Read-Out
Turning On Your CB............................................................................... 8 • Radio Check Diagnostic
Setting Channel Selector..................................................................... 9
Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)..................................... 10 • Heavy-Duty Dynamic
To Receive................................................................................................. 12
Selecting a Channel............................................................................... 13 Microphone
S-Meter....................................................................................................... 13 • Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
To Transmit............................................................................................... 14
Setting Dynamike®................................................................................ 15 • SWR Calibration Meter
Menu Mode.............................................................................................. 16
Radio Check Mode................................................................................. 17 • Instant Channel 19 and 9
Setting Display Color Mode................................................................ 18
Setting Brightness Mode..................................................................... 19 • Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Setting Contrast Mode......................................................................... 19 Connector
Weather Information............................................................................. 20
Weather Channels.................................................................................. 21 • Switchable Automatic Noise
Weather Alert Mode.............................................................................. 22 Limiter & Noise Blanker
Setting Weather Alert Scan................................................................ 22
Setting Weather Auto Scan................................................................ 22 • Adjustable Dynamike Boost
Key Tones Mode..................................................................................... 23
Software version/Factory Settings................................................... 23 • Tactile Controls
NB-ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic.......................................... 24
Noise Limiter Switch) • 9 Ft Mic Cord
RF Gain Control....................................................................................... 24
Program Memory Channels................................................................ 25 • Programmable Dimmer Control
Scan/Memory Scan................................................................................ 25 • RF Gain
Scan CB Channels................................................................................... 29
Scan Memory Channels....................................................................... 26
Dimmer Control...................................................................................... 26
Setting Squelch....................................................................................... 26
S/RF Meter................................................................................................. 28
External Speaker..................................................................................... 29
PA (Public Address)................................................................................ 30
Home And Office Set-Up..................................................................... 32
Temporary Mobile Set-Up................................................................... 33
How Your CB Can Serve You.................................................................. 34
A Few Rules You Should Know.........................................................34
Channel 9 Emergency Messages......................................................34
CB 10 Codes..............................................................................................36
Frequency Ranges......................................................................................38
29 LX LE Specifications.............................................................................39
Warranty Information...............................................................................40
Optional Accessories................................................................................. 41
Optional Accessories Order Info..........................................................42
If You Need Service/Trademark Info.................................Back Cover

1
Installation

Location Location
Plan location of transceiver and microphone
bracket before starting the installation.

Select a location that is convenient for operation,

yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger.

The transceiver is usually mounted to the under-

side of the dash with the microphone bracket
beside it.

Mounting and Mounting and Connection

Connection 1  Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in
the exact desired location. If there is no inter-
Note ference, remove the bracket and use it as a
The transceiver is held in the template to mark the location for the mount-
universal mounting bracket by ing screws.
two thumbscrews which allow
for adjustment at a convenient
angle.

The bracket includes two self-

tapping screws and star wash-
ers. The mounting must be
mechanically strong, conve-
niently located.

2 Drill the holes and secure the bracket.

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 Installation

3 Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep-

tacle marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.

continued

3
Installation

Note
Before installing the CB radio,
visually check the vehicle’s
battery connection to deter-
mine which terminal, positive
or negative, is grounded (pos-
itive is the larger of the two)
to the engine block (or chas-
sis). A negatively grounded
vehicle has its negative lead
grounded to the chassis.

Note
Connecting to an accessory fuse
prevents the unit from being left
on accidentally, and also per-
mits operating the unit without
running the engine.

Note 4 In a negative grounded vehicle, connect the

In positive ground vehicles the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory
red wire goes to the chassis and 12 volt fuse.
the black wire is connected to
the ignition switch. 5 Connect the black lead to the negative side
of the vehicle. This is usually the chassis. Any
Note convenient location with a good electrical
contact (remove paint) may be used.
When connected to an acces-
sory fuse, unit will self test
the emergency weather alert
automatically when ignition
is turned on. Turns itself on & off.

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 Installation

6 Plug power cable into back of unit marked

“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.

7 Mount the microphone

bracket on either side
of the unit (driver’s left)
using two screws sup-
plied. Bracket should be
placed under the dash .
so microphone is readily
accessible.

Note
If microphone is not
connected, audio will not
be heard at speaker.

8 Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to .

receptacle on front of unit and install unit .
in bracket securely.

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Antennas

CB Antenna CB Antenna
Since the maximum allowable power output of
the transmitter is limited by the FCC, the antenna
is critical in affecting transmission distance. Only a
Note properly matched antenna system will allow maxi-
mum power output. Cobra loaded type antenna
For optimum performance in models are highly recommended for most instal-
passenger cars the ideal anten- lations. For models with Weather Feature (WX),
na location is on the center of a Dual Band (Center Load/Base Load) antenna
the roof. Second choice is on the is recommended. Consult your Cobra dealer for
center of the trunk. further details, or call 773.889.3087 and speak to a
Cobra representative.
Note
Because many newer trucks
feature fiberglass door skins,
the outside mirror must be
grounded to the chassis via a
ground strap, if the antenna is
mounted on the mirror bracket.

Note
3-way Combination Antennas 1 A standard antenna connector is provided .

are also available which allow on the transceiver for easy connection.
operation of all three bands
(AM-FM & CB), using a single
Marine Installation
antenna. However, this type
of antenna usually results in The transceiver will not operate at maximum .
less than normal transmit and efficiency in a boat without a ground plate,
receive range when compared (unless it has a steel hull). Before attempting
to a standard-type “Single installation , consult your dealer for information
Band” CB antenna. Call 773- regarding an adequate grounding system and
889-3087 for further informa- prevention of electrolysis between fittings in the
tion. hull and water.

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 Ignition 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 automo-
biles is from the alternator and ignition system.
Typically, when signal level is adequate, the back-
ground noise does not present a serious problem.
Also, when extremely low level signals are being
received, the transceiver may be operated with
the vehicle’s engine turned off. The unit requires
very little current and therefore will not signifi-
cantly discharge the vehicle’s battery.

Even though the Cobra 29 LX LE has an auto-

matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition
interference may be high enough to make good
communications impossible. Many possibilities
exist and variations between vehicles require .
different solutions. Consult your Cobra dealer or
a 2-way radio technician for help in locating the
source of a severe noise.

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 Operation

Turning On Turning On
Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro-
phone are connected to their proper connectors
before starting.

1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to


turn unit on and adjust to a normal listening
level.

B /ANL
CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN 19
TX
ANL
RX MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
SWR CB /WX/ DIM
CAL PA
3 5 79 ESC
WR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

2 Press the CB/PA/WX button to change modes.

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 Operation

Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel

NB/ANL
Selector
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX
ANL
S/RF
RX
S/RF RF
SWR Note
CAL 3 5 79
SIG 1 +30dB
SWR/CAL
EN
U PU SH EN
TE
R
MEM WX !
Press CB/WX/PA to select CB,
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GA weather channels or PA (public
address) modes.

OFF MIN MIN

3 Select one of forty channels and adjust .

volume. The selected channel (1 through
40) will be indicated by the readout directly
above the channel selector knob

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Operation

Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)

SWR (Standing SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the
Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality
of the coaxial cable and all RF connections.
This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti-
mum performance.
NB /ANL

SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL

S/RF
RX
RF

3 5 79
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

OFF MIN M

1 Select channel 20.

2 Press SWR/CAL button to select CAL.

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 Operation

PUSH &
HOLD

Note
Calibration must be made in an
open area (never in a garage).
Vehicle doors must be closed.
No one should be standing near
the antenna. (See your antenna
directions for more complete
3 Push and hold mic button. information).
CH 9/
SCAN 19
MEM SCAN
Note
CB /WX/ DIM The reading will be slightly
PA
ESC higher on Channels 1 and 40
PU SH EN
TE
R compared to Channel 20.
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

MIN MAX OFF

4 While holding mic

button adjust the
SWR CAL knob so
the meter swings
to the CAL mark on
the meter (located
on the right).

continued

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Operation

Calibrate for
SWR continued NB /ANL

SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL

S/ RF
RX
RF
SWR
3 5 79
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM
U P TE
EN R
M
Note VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

When switched to SWR

mode the meter reading OFF MIN M

should ideally be as far to the

left as possible. Anything over
3 is not acceptable. A slight 5 While still holding down the mic button, press
antenna height adjustment and release the S/RF SWR CAL button to the
(higher or lower) may be SWR setting, to read the SWR reading.
required. Repeat recalibration
6 Repeat the same steps two through five on
steps.
Channel 1 and 40. This will check SWR for all
channels.

To Receive To Receive

NB/ANL

NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL

ANL
S/RF
RX
S/RF RF
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM W
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

OFF MIN MIN

1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise.

The RX icon will be displayed.

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 Operation

Selecting A Channel Selecting A

RX
Channel
F

3 5 79
SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM
U P TE
EN R
M
DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DEL

MIN MIN MAX

Unit should be in CB mode. Rotate channel

1 selector clockwide or counter-clockwise to
select desired channel.

S-Meter S-Meter
Swings proportionately to strength of incoming
signal when receiving.

SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL

RX
S/RF RF

3 5 79
SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN
U P
EN
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

1 The S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF

setting to read the meter.

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Operation

To Transmit To Transmit

Caution!
Be sure the antenna is properly
connected to the radio before
transmitting. Prolonged trans-
mitting without an antenna,
or a poorly matched antenna,
could cause damage to the
transmitter.
Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rules 1 Select desired channel.
and Regulations included with
this unit before transmitting. Transmit

PUSH &
HOLD

2 Push and hold mic button to transmit.


Transmitter is now activated. When transmit-
ting, hold the microphone two inches from
your mouth and speak in a clear, normal voice.
Release to receive.

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 Operation

Setting Dynamike® Setting ®

This controls the microphone sensitivity . Dynamike
(outgoing audio level).
NB/ANL

NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX

ANL
S/ RF
RX
S/RF RF
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN M
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

OFF MIN

3 Initially, set fully clockwise so that maximum


voice volume is available. Dynamike may
have to be reduced in some conditions.

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Operation
Menu Mode Menu Mode
Used to program special features. Menu/Enter
Note
knob is used to move cursor to desired feature .
Use Dim/Escape button to exit
to program.
from any routine back to CB
standby mode.

Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to navigate

menu levels.

Press Menu/Enter knob to select feature to be

programmed.
NB /ANL

2 3 Level 1: SCAN
CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
CAL
TX DISPLAY COLOR
19
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX BRIGHTNESS DIM
CB /WX/
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
WX ALERT PA
ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
NB /ANL U P TE
EN R
VOL 2 3
SQSWR 1.5 DYNAMIKE
NB/ANL
ANL
Level
CAL
TX 2:
M
WX ALERT
RF GAIN
SCAN
DELTA TUNE SCAN
T BACK
CHSWR
9/
19
CAL
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX WX AUTO SCAN DIM
CB /WX/
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
CONTRAST PA
ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
OFF MIN U P TE MIN MAX OFF
NB /ANL EN R
M CHSWR
9/
VOL
NB/ANL
ANL
2 3
SQSWR 1.5 DYNAMIKE
Level
CAL
TX 3: KEY RFTONES
GAIN DELTA TUNE SCAN
T BACK 19
CAL
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX RADIO CHECK DIM
CB /WX/
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
SETTINGS PA
ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM
MIN WX !
OFF
NB /ANL
MIN U P TE
MAX OFF
EN R
VOL 2 3
SQSWR 1.5 DYNAMIKE
NB/ANL
ANL
Level
CALTX 4:
M
EXITRF GAIN DELTA TUNE SCAN
T BACK
CHSWR
9/
19
CAL
RX MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
SWR CB /WX/ DIM
CAL PA
3 5 79 ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
OFF MIN U P TE MIN MAX OFF
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

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 Operation
Radio Check Mode Radio Check
Allows testing of important radio functions. Mode
Test 1- Battery Level: Confirms that battery Note
voltage level is between 10.8 V to 15.8 V. If in that Press Dim/Escape button to
range, it is “PASS”. Outside of that range, either return to CB standby mode.
FAIL LOW” or “FAIL HIGH” will be displayed. Press If 10 seconds pass or if Enter
Menu/Enter knob to advance to next test. button pressed, unit goes to
1 2nd test.

2 3
Note
Press Push-To-Talk within 10
seconds or unit will go to the
Test 2- RF Power Output: Confirms 3.3 to 4 Watt next test.
output level. Once Push-to-Talk button is pressed,
Note
Pass or Fail will be displayed if level is outside limits.
Press Dim/Escape button to
1 return to CB standby mode. If
10 seconds pass or if Enter button
pressed, go to 3rd test.

3 CH 9/ CH 9/
2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3
RF POWER OUTPUT
CAL TX SCAN
RF POWER
19
OUTPUT SCAN 19
ANL
MEM SCAN MEM SCAN
S/RF RF PASS RX
FAILDIM DIM
SWR CB /WX/ CB /WX/
CAL PA PA
3 5 79 ESC ESC
SIG 1 +30dB
U P
U SH EN
TE
MEM WX !
EN
U P
U SH EN
TE
MEM WX !
Note
VOL
Test
SQ
3- DYNAMIKE
R
Antenna
RF GAIN
Mismatch
DELTA TUNE
Warning:
T BACK
M
SWR
RF
Press DELTA TUNE
GAIN
CAL
R
Press Dim/Escape
T BACK SWR
CAL button to
Push-to-Talk button to check antenna/radio for return to CB standby mode.
proper matching. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter
FF 1 MINMIN MAX OFF MIN MAX
SCAN
CH 9/ button
OFF pressed, testing is
CAL TX PRESS PTT 19
complete. Unit will return to
MEM SCAN
RX
BUTTON TO DIM CB Standby mode.
CB /WX/
CHECK ANTENNA PA
ESC
+30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
N U P TE CH 9/ CH 9/
M 2
NB/ANL ESWR 1.5
ANTENNA 2 3R CAL TX 3 SCAN
ANTENNA
19 SCAN 19
ANL SWR
RXRF GAIN MEMDELTA
SCAN TUNE T BACK CAL MEM SCAN
S/RF RF PASS FAILDIM DIM
SWR CB /WX/ CB /WX/
CAL PA PA
3 5 79 ESC ESC
SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX ! U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE U P TE
R EN R
17
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE SWR
RF GAIN SWR
RF GAIN DELTA TUNEMAXT BACK
MIN CAL OFFDELTA TUNE T BACK CAL
Operation
Setting Display Setting Display Color Mode
Color Mode 1

Press Menu/Enter knob to select Display Color.

NB /ANL

NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 2CAL TX DISPLAY COLOR SCAN

CH 9/
19
ANL
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX BRIGHTNESS DIM
CB /WX/
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
WX ALERT PA
ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
Press
M and release Menu/Enter
R
RF GAIN
to set the Tcolor.
DELTA TUNE BACK SWR
CAL

3
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

Rotating Menu/Enter knob clockwise changes the

display color from green to blue to amber to red
then back to green.
Note
NB /ANL

NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2

Select EXIT to return to
3 4 CAL TX
SCAN
CH 9/
19
ANL
MEM SCAN
main
S/RF menu.
S/RFPress
RF
Dim/Escape RX
SET COLOR DIM
CB /WX/
button toSWR
return to CB mode.
CAL 3 5 7 9 +30dB
EXIT PA
ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
Press
M Menu/Enter knob or escape
RF GAIN
buttonTagain
DELTA TUNE BACK SWR
CAL
to exit routine.

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

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 Operation
Setting Brightness Mode Setting
Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set Brightness Brightness
Mode
Note
If an attempt is made to
exceed the highest or lowest
Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to Select brightness levels, 3 error beeps
Brightness. Press Menu/Enter knob to select will be heard.
Day-Bright. Turn Menu/Enter clockwise to
increase brightness and turn counter-clockwise to Note
decrease brightness. Exit will return to menu mode.
ESC will exit and return to CB
Standby.

Note
To select day or night levels,
To set the day bright level, turn the Menu/Enter press and release Dim/Escape
knob clockwise to a desired setting and then button once levels are set.
press Menu/Enter. To set the Night-Dim level,
repeat instructions above then select Night-Dim. Note
To toggle from day to night
settings, see page 24.

Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine.

Setting
Setting Contrast Mode Contrast Mode
Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to
select Set Contrast. Press Menu/Enter knob
Note
again and rotate clockwise to increase contrast,
If an attempt is made to
counter-clockwise to decrease contrast.
exceed the highest or lowest
Press Menu/Enter knob to set contrast.
contrast levels, 3 error beeps
will be heard.

Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine.

19 Weather Auto
Operation
Weather Weather Alert
Information What You Should Know About Weather
Note If threatening weather is nearby, the National
If you wish to receive a list- Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert
ing of NOAA ‘Weather Radio tone. This tone will be heard through the CB,
Transmitter locations, contact even if the CB/WX Control is in the CB mode or
your nearest National Weather the unit is turned off.
Service Office. This enables you to monitor CB frequencies and
still be warned by the National Weather Service
Service Office, or write to: Emergency Alert. When you hear the alert, press
National Weather Service the CB/WX/PA button in the WX mode. You
(Attn: W/OM11) NOAA will then be able to hear the Weather Warning
Silver Springs, MD 20910. Broadcast.
Your 29 LX LE has a special auto squelch circuit
For ideal weather reception use for weather transmission which disables your
a dual band antenna (center squelch control.
load/baseload).

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 Operation
Weather Alert Scan Weather
The unit will continually scan all 10 WX channels for Channels
1050 Hz tone. If the tone is detected the unit will
activate WX mode on the channel with the tone. What is Weather Radio?
Default state is Off. Go to Menu mode to choose NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a
On/Off (see page 22): service of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), of the U.S. Department
CH 9/
CAL TX
SCAN 19 of Commerce. 380 NWR sta-
163.275
MEM SCAN
tions are in operation by the
CB /WX/ DIM
PA
ESC
U.S. Government in addition to
0dB
U P
U SH EN
TE
WX ! several NWR stations that are
EN R
M
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
maintained by private interest
groups. The capability is to sup-
plement warnings by sirens and
MIN MAX OFF
by commercial radio and televi-
sion. The 10 National Weather
Weather Auto Scan Channels provide full cover-
If active while in CB or PA mode, will determine age to keep you informed of
if the present WX channel is active. If the present weather conditions, 24 hours a
WX channel is not active, will search for the stron- day, 7 days a week.
gest WX channel and auto change to that channel.
Default is off. Go to Menu mode to choose on/off
(see page 22).

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 Operation
Weather Alert Setting Weather Alert Mode
Mode Turns WX Alert On/Off. Default is Off.
Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set WX Alert.
If Weather is On, WX Alert Icon will be displayed.
Note
NB /ANL
CH 9/
SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
Press NB/ANL
Dim/Escape
ANL
CAL TX SET WX ALERT 19

button
S/ RF to return
S/RF RF
to CB mode. RX
ON MEM SCAN

CB /WX/ DIM
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
OFF PA
ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
M
SWR
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Press Menu/Enter knob DELTA On/Off
RF GAINto select TUNE T and
BACK exit
CAL
to main menu.
Setting
Setting Weather Alert Scan
Weather Alert
OFF MIN
Press Menu/Enter knob and
MIN MAX
rotate clockwise
OFF
to
Scan WX Alert Scan. Press Menu/Enter knob to select
Note On/Off.
If an alert is detected the unit
NB /ANL
CH 9/
will activate
ANL
WX mode on3 the CAL TX
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2
WX ALERT SCAN SCAN 19
MEM SCAN
channelS/RF
S/RF withRFthe alert. Use RX
ON DIM
CB /WX/
Menu/Enter
SWR
CAL
knob to select
3 5 79
OFF PA
ESC
SIG 1 +30dB
On/Off
SWR /CAL and press to set. U P
U SH EN
TE
MEM WX !
EN R
M
NoteVOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exit CAL
Press Dim/Escape
to main menu.
button to return to CB mode.
Setting Weather Auto MAX
Scan
Setting Weather
OFF MIN MIN
Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to WX
OFF

Auto Scan Auto Scan. Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off.

NB /ANL
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
CH 9/

Press Dim/Escape
ANL
CAL TX WX AUTO SCAN 19
MEM SCAN
S/RF
buttonS/RF
to return
RF to CB mode.
RX
ON DIM
CB /WX/
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
OFF PA
ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
PU SH EN MEM WX !
U T
EN ER
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exitCAL
to main menu.

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

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 Operation
Key Tones Mode On and Off Key Tones
Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise Mode
to Set Key Tones. Press Menu/Enter to set Key Note
Tones On/Off. Press Dim/Escape
SCAN
CH 9/ button to return to CB mode.
CAL TX SET KEY TONES 19
MEM SCAN
RX
ON DIM
CB /WX/
9 +30dB
OFF PA
ESC
U SH MEM WX !
U P EN
Press
M
EN Menu/Enter
TE
R knob to select On/Off and
SWR
KE exit to main menu. RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL
Software
Software Version/Factory Settings Version/Factory
Displays current software version and returns
MIN MAX OFF
unit to original factory settings. To view software Settings
version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to
select Settings then Software Version.
CH 9/
SCAN
CAL TX SET KEY TONES 19
MEM SCAN
RX
RADIO CHECK DIM
CB /WX/
9 +30dB
SETTINGS PA
ESC
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE CH 9/
EN R SCAN
KE
CAL TX
M
SOFTWARE
RF GAIN
VER.
DELTA TUNE T BACK
19
SWR
CAL
MEM SCAN
RX
GO TO DEFAULT DIM
CB /WX/
PA
9 +30dB ESC
To restore
U P
U S H E N default
MEM settings,
WX ! Press Menu/Enter
T
EN
knob
M again.E R RotateMIN Menu/Enter
MAX knob clockwise
OFF
SWR
KE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL
to select Settings then Go To Default. Note
CH 9/
CAL TX SOFTWARE VER. SCAN 19 Default display color is green.
MEM SCAN
RX
GOMINTO DEFAULT
MAX OFF DIM
CB /WX/
PA
9 +30dB ESC
MEM WX ! CH 9/
CAL TX N U P U S H E N T SCAN
M
E ER RESTORE DEFAULT 19
MEM SCAN SWR
KE RX
YES RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL
DIM
CB /WX/
9 +30dB
NO PA
ESC
PU SH EN MEM WX !
Press
M
E Menu/Enter
NU
R knob to restore default
TE
SWR
KE NORFtoGAIN
settings. Choose MIN maintain present
MAX DELTA TUNE TOFF
BACK CAL
setting with no change.

MIN MAX OFF 23

Operation
NB-ANL/OFF NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic
(Noise Blanker / Noise Limiter) Button
Automatic Noise
Limiter) Button
NB/ANL

Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX

ANL
The RF noise blanker is very S/RF S/RF RF
RX

effective in reducing repetitive 3 5 79

SIG 1 +30dB
noises such as ignition interfer- SWR /CAL
EN
U P
U SH EN
TE
R
MEM W

M
ence. VOL SQ DYNAMIKE R
1
When switched to ANL the Automatic Noise
Limiter is activated. This helps reduce noise
created OFF
by the vehicle’s
MIN electronics. MIN

When switched to NB/ANL mode the RF Noise

Blanker is also activated, providing increased
noise filtration.
When switched to OFF mode all noise
filtration will be turned off.

RF Gain Control RF Gain Control

The RF Gain is used to optimize reception in
strong or weak signal areas.

Note
The RF Gain is used to optimize
reception in weak signal areas.

1 Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to

reduce gain in strong signal areas. In weak .
signal areas turn clockwise to increase gain.

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 Operation
Program Memory Channels Program Memory
Channels
Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan
button. Memory icon will appear. Select second Note
channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button The radio should be
again until Memory icon appears. Repeat above squelched before scan
steps to enter up to 10 channels in memory. features are activated.
Note
CH 9/
Keying the microphone will
CAL SCAN
TX
MEM SCAN
19
stop the scan feature.
RX
CB /WX/
PA
DIM
Note
9 +30dB ESC
MEM
E NU
PU SH EN
TE
R
If more than 10 channels are
M
SWR
KE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL attempted to be programmed,
3 error beeps will be heard and
“Memory Full” will be displayed
MIN MAX OFF
for 10 seconds or until any
button is pushed.
CH 9/
CAL SCAN 19
TX
MEM SCAN
Note
RX
CB /WX/
PA
DIM To remove a channel from
ESC
30dB
U PU SH EN
TE
MEM WX ! memory, go to the unwanted
EN R
M
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
memory channel then press
and hold the scan button until
Pressing the Scan/Memory Scan button the MEM icon turns off.
1
toggles from
MIN
OffMAX
to Scan All Channels
OFF
to Note
Memory Channel Only Scan and back to Off. If in WX mode the unit will
CH 9/
scan Weather channels.
SCAN 19
X
X MEM SCAN

CB /WX/ DIM
PA
ESC
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

2 Press Dim/Escape button to end Scan and

returnMINto CB mode.
MAX OFF

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 Operation

Scan CB Scan CB Channels

Channels To scan all 40 CB channels, the unit must be
squelched. Press and release Scan/Mem Scan
button once.

L
CH 9/
2 3 SCAN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
CAL TX CB SCAN 19
MEM SCAN
S/RF RF
RX 27.405 / DIM
SWR CB /WX
CAL PA
3 5 79 ESC
AL SIG 1 +30dB
PU SH EN
E NU TE
R
VOL Scan
SQ Memory
DYNAMIKE
M
Scan Memory Channels
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
Channels To scan memory channels, press and release
Scan/Mem Scan button twice.

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

L
CH 9/
2 3 SCAN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
CAL TX CB MEM SCAN 19
MEM SCAN
S/RF RF
RX 27.405 / DIM
SWR CB /WX
CAL PA
3 5 79 ESC
AL SIG 1 +30dB
PU SH EN MEM
U TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
Dimmer Control Dimmer Control CAL

NB/ANL
CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN 19
TX
ANL
OFF
S/RF
MIN RX MIN MAX MEM SCAN OFF
S/RF RF
SWR CB /WX/ DIM
CAL PA
3 5 79 ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
1 Press Dim/Esc button to toggle between
 day
and night settings.
OFF MIN
See setting
MIN
instructions
MAX
on page
OFF
19.

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 Operation

Setting Squelch Setting Squelch

Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals.
Gate closed

STRONG SIGNALS

G AT E C L O S E D
MEDIUM SIGNALS

WEAK SIGNALS

1 Full clockwise rotation closes the gate NOISE

allowing only very strong signals to enter.

Gate open

STRONG SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

WEAK SIGNALS

2 Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate” NOISE

allowing all signals in.

OPEN
G AT E

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Operation
Setting Squelch
Continued

Gate set to Desired

Squelch Setting (DSS)

STRONG SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

WEAK SIGNALS 3 To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS),

turn the Squelch control counterclockwise
G AT E

NOISE
until you hear noise. Now turn the control
clockwise just until the noise stops. This is the
DSS setting.

S/RF Meter S/RF Meter

This meter swings proportionately to the RF.
output (outgoing signal) while transmitting.

1  The S/RF-SWR-CAL button must be in the

S/RF mode.

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 Operation

External Speaker External Speaker

The external speaker jack is used for remote
receiver monitoring.

Note
The external speaker should
have 8-ohm impedance and
be rated to handle at least 4.0
watts. When the external speak-
er is plugged in, the internal
speaker is automatically discon-
nected. See accessory page 41.

Note
1 Connect an external speaker to the external
Cobra external speakers are
speaker jack on the rear panel.
rated at 10 watts.

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 Operation

PA (Public PA (Public Address)

Address)
Note
Speaker should have 8-ohm
impedance and be rated to
handle at least 4.0 watts.

Note
The speaker should be directed
away from the microphone to
prevent acoustic feedback.
1 Connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack
Note on the rear panel.
Activity on the CB channel will
be heard through the PA speak-
NB /ANL
er. Adjust Volume Control to a CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN 19
normalANLlistening level. MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
CB /WX/ DIM
PA
3 5 79 ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

2 Press CB/WX/PA button to select PA.

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 Operation

PUSH &
HOLD

3 Push and hold microphone button and speak

in a normal voice. Your voice will now transmit
on the PA speaker.

4 Adjust PA speaker volume with the

Dynamike® control.

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Home And Office Set-Up

Base Station Base Station Operation

Operation (From 120V AC House Current)
(From 120V AC To operate your transceiver from home or office
House Current) you will need a 13.2 volt DC Power Pack rated at
a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed
base station antenna.

+ —
Warning!
Do not attempt to operate this
transceiver by connecting it
directly to 120V AC.

Note
For further information call
Cobra Customer Service
1.773.889.3087.

1 Simply connect the red (+) and black (-) .

 
leads of the transceiver to the corresponding.
terminals of the power pack.

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 Temporary Mobile Set-Up

2 Plug power cable into back of unit marked

“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.
3 Connect properly installed and matched base.
station antenna.

Temporary Mobile Operation Temporary

For temporary mobile operation you may want Mobile Set-Up
to purchase an optional cigarette lighter adapter
from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a
magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly
“install” your transceiver for temporary use.

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How Your CB Can Serve You

• 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 A Few Rules You Should Know
You Should A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes
with another station. A one minute break is
Know
required to let others use the channel.
B. You cannot blast others off the air by use of .
illegally amplified transmitters or illegally .
high antennas.
C. You cannot use CB to promote illegal activities.
D. Profanity is not allowed.
E. You may not transmit music with a CB.
F. Selling of merchandise and/or services is
prohibited.

Channel 9 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies

Emergency Be sure antenna is properly connected.
Messages 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, C all Sign Identify yourself.
try channels 19 or 14.
L ocation Be exact.
I njuries Number. Type. Trapped?
P roblem Give details and help needed.
Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist.

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 How Your CB Can Serve You

The FCC gives these examples of permitted and

prohibited messages for channel 9. These are
only guidelines and not all-inclusive:

Permitted Example Message

Yes “Tornado sighted six miles north
of town.”
No “Post number 10. .
No tornado sighted.”

Yes “Out of gas on I-95 at mile .

marker 211.”
No “Out of gas in my driveway.”

Yes “Four car accident on I-94 at .

Exit 11. Send police and .
ambulance.”
No “Traffic moving smoothly on I-94.”

Yes “Weather Bureau has issued .

thunderstorm warning. .
Bring sailboat into port.”
No “Attention motorists.
Weather Bureau advises snow
tomorrow will accumulate .
4 to 6 inches.”

Yes “Fire in building at 539 Main,

Evanston.”
No “Halloween patrol number 3. .
All quiet.”

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How Your CB Can Serve You

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. Following are some of the more
common codes and meanings:
Code Meaning
10-1 Receiving poorly
10-2 Receiving well
10-3 Stop transmitting
10-4 OK, message received
10-5 Relay message
10-6 Busy, stand by
10-7 Out of service, leaving
10-8 In service, subject to call
10-9 Repeat message
10-10 Transmission completed standing by
10-11 Talking too rapidly
10-12 Visitors present
10-13 Advise weather/roads
10-16 Make pick up at
10-17 Urgent business
10-18 Anything for us?
10-19 Return to base
10-20 My location is
10-21 Call by phone
10-22 Report in person to
10-23 Stand by
10-24 Completed last assignment
10-25 Can you contact
10-26 Disregard last info
10-27 Moving to channel
10-28 Identify your station

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Code Meaning
10-29 Time is up for contact
10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules
10-33 Emergency traffic
10-34 Trouble at this station
10-35 Confidential information
10-36 Correct time is
10-37 Wrecker needed at
10-38 Ambulance needed
10-39 Message delivered
10-41 Turn to channel
10-42 Traffic accident at
10-43 Traffic tie up at
10-44 Have a message for
10-45 All units within range please report
10-50 Break channel
10-60 What is next message number?
10-62 Unable to copy. Use phone
10-63 Net directed to
10-64 Net clear
10-65 Awaiting your next message/assignment
10-67 All units comply
10-70 Fire at
10-71 Proceed, transmission in sequence
10-77 Negative contact
10-81 Reserve hotel room for
10-82 Reserve room for
10-85 My address is
10-91 Talk closer to mic
10-93 Check my frequency on this channel
10-94 Give me a long count
10-99 Mission completed, all units secure
10-200 Police needed at

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Frequency Ranges

The Cobra 29 LX LE 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.
Channel Channel
CB Freq. CB Freq. WX Freq.
Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz
1 26.965 21 27.215 1 162.550
2 26.975 22 27.225 2 162.400
3 26.985 23 27.255 3 162.475
4 27.005 24 27.235 4 162.425
5 27.015 25 27.245 5 162.450
6 162.500
6 27.025 26 27.265 7 162.525
7 27.035 27 27.275 8 161.650
8 27.055 28 27.285 9 161.775
9 27.065 29 27.295 10 163.275
10 27.075 30 27.305

11 27.085 31 27.315
12 27.105 32 27.325
13 27.115 33 27.335
14 27.125 34 27.345
15 27.135 35 27.355

16 27.155 36 27.365
17 27.165 37 27.375
18 27.175 38 27.385
19 27.185 39 27.395
20 27.205 40 27.405

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 29 LX LE Specifications

GENERAL
CHANNELS CB - 40 CH
FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ.
WX - 162.400 TO 162.775 MHZ
FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 %
FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
RANGE -30° C TO + 50° C
MICROPHONE Plug-in dynamic
INPUT VOLTAGE 13.2VDC nom. (positive or negative ground)
Current Drain Transmit: AM full mod., 1.5A (maximum) .
Receive: Squelched, 0.3A; .
full audio output, 1.2A (nominal)
Size ..............................................................8-5/8” D x 7-9/32” W x 2-13/63” H
Weight...........................................................4 lbs.
Antenna Connector..................................UHF; SO-239
Meter..............................................................Indicates relative
power output received .
signal strength, and vswr.

TRANSMITTER
Power Output.............................................4 watts
Modulation..................................................AM (Amplitude Modulation)
Frequency Response................................300 to 3000 Hz
Output Impedance...................................50 ohms, unbalanced

RECEIVER
Sensitivity.....................................................Less than 1 µV for 10 dB (S+N) /N
Selectivity.....................................................6 dB @ 7 KHz, 60 dB @ 10KHz
Image Rejection.........................................80 dB, typical
Adjacent-Channel Rejection.................60 dB, typical
IF Frequencies............................................Double Conversion: 1st: 10.695 MHz
2nd: 455 KHz
Automatic Gain Control (AGC).............Less than 10 dB change in audio
output for inputs from 10 to 50,000
microvolts
RF Gain range.............................................40 db
Noise Blanker..............................................RF type
Squelch.........................................................Adjustable; threshold less than 1µV
Audio Output Power................................4 watts
Frequency Response................................300 to 3000 Hz
Distortion.....................................................Less than 7% @3 watts @ 1000 Hz
Built-in Speaker..........................................8 ohms, 5w
External Speaker (Not supplied)............ 8 ohms; disables internal speaker
when connected

PA SYSTEM
Power Output.............................................4 watts into external speaker
External Speaker for PA..........................8 ohms 4 Watts min.
(Not Supplied)............................................the PA speaker also monitors the
receiver; separate jack provided
(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)

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Limited Two Year Warranty

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.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,

de­fec­tive CB radios, products or com­po­nent parts upon
de­liv­ery to the Cobra factory Service Department, ac­com­
pa­nied by proof of the date of first consumer pur­chase, Cobra Electronics
such as a du­pli­cat­ed copy of a sales receipt. Corporation
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship 6500 West Cortland Street
the product for warranty service, but the return charges Chicago, Illinois 60707
will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or www.cobra.com
replaced under warranty.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any

product dam­aged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or
abuse of the product or as a result of un­au­tho­rized altera-
tions or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered,
defaced or re­moved; 4) if the owner of the product resides
outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including war­ran­ties of

mer­chant­abil­i­ty and fitness for a par­tic­u­lar purpose
are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, con­se­quen­
tial or oth­er dam­ag­es; including, without lim­i­ta­tion,
damages re­sult­ing from loss of use or cost of in­stal­la­tion.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the ex­clu­sion
or limitation of incidental or con­se­quen­tial dam­ag­es, so
the above lim­i­ta­tions may not apply to you.

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 Optional Accessories
You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the
U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 38.

Replacement DC Power Cord Replacement Mounting Replacement Thumb Screws

Bracket For in vehicle use
For in vehicle use
426-002-N-001 For in vehicle use 634-081-9-001
251-353-9-001

Replacement Microphone 21” Base Loaded Magnet 38” Base Loaded Magnet
Bracket Mount Antenna Mount Antenna
For in vehicle use
HG A1000 HG A1500
741-080-9-001

Dynamic External Noise Canceling Noise Canceling

Speaker External Speaker With Talk Back
External Speaker
HG S100 HG S300 HG S500

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If You Think You Need Service
For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist
you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products.
(773) 889-3087
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number
8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time.
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at
www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to [email protected]

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow-
ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction
or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.
2. Send the entire product.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned.
4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First
Class Mail: to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500
W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.
6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for .
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the .
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for
assistance.

Trademark Info
Cobra®, Dynamike®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered .
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
 29 LX LE

Operating Instructions for your

Cobra 29 LX LE
50th Anniversary CB Radio
Limited Edition

©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation

Printed in China
Part No. 480-647-P-001 Version B

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

 The CB Story
The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave
broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands,
2 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 .
1 and Class C remote control frequencies.).
NB /ANL

S/ RF
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL

S/RF RF
2 3 CAL TX
RX
SCAN
MEM SCAN
CH 9/
19
FCC Regulations
FCC regulations permit only “transmissions” .
SWR CB/WX/ DIM
CAL PA
3 5 79 ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

(one party to another) rather than “broadcasts” .
(to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not
allowed on CB Channels because that is “broad-
casting.” .
3
FCC Warnings
All transmitter adjustments other than those .
cb tranceiver
supplied by the manufacturer as front panel .
operating controls, must be made by, or under .
the supervision of, the holder of an FCC-issued
4 General Radio-Telephone Operator’s License.
Replacement or substitution of transistors, regu-
lar diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with
parts other than those recommended by Cobra,
may cause violation of the technical regulations .
of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type
5 29 LX LE Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
Operating Instructions for your
Cobra 29 LX LE
50th Anniversary CB Radio
Limited Edition
You should read and understand Part 95 (included
with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations,
before operating your Cobra radio, even though
the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an oper-
ator’s license.
What’s Included with Your 29 LX LE
©2010 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-647-P-001 Version A

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

1. CB transceiver 5. Operating Manual

6 2. Microphone 6. DC power cord
3 Transceiver bracket 7. FCC rules (not shown)
4. Microphone bracket 8. Certificate of Authenticity
(not shown)

A1
Controls and Indicators
Front Side
1. 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
2. Power On/Off, Volume
3. Squelch 19
4. Dynamike
5. Menu/Enter/Channel
Selector
6. RF Gain
7. Delta Tune
8. Talk Back Control
9. SWR Calibration
10. Dim/Escape Button 17 16 15 14 12
11. Channel 9/Channel 19 NB /ANL

NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN

CH 9/
11
Button
CAL TX 19
ANL
RX MEM SCAN

10
S/ RF

18 13
S/RF RF
SWR CB/ WX / DIM
PA

12. Scan/Memory Scan SWR /CAL

CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB

M
EN
U P
U SH EN
TE
R
MEM WX !
ESC

VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR

CAL
13. CB/WX Weather/PA Button
14. LCD Display MIN MAX OFF

1
OFF MIN

15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), 2 4 5 6 7 8

Indicators
3 9
16. Signal Strength Meter
17. NB/ANL Button
18. S/RF SWR CAL Button
19. 1Microphone
Back Side 21
20
20. Public Address Speaker
Jack FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
ANT
COBRA PA.SP. EXT.SP.
21. External Speaker Jack MADE IN CHINA

+ POWER –
22 Antenna Connector
23. Power Jack 23
22

A2
 Our Thanks to You

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX LE

50th Anniversary Limited Edition CB Radio.
Properly used, this Cobra product will give you Cobra Customer Service
many years of reliable service. Live operators are available
M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central
Customer Support
Operation Customer Warranty
Time at: 773-889-3087
Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with the
Automated Technical
product or not understand its many features,
Assistance available 24 hours a
please refer to this owner’s manual. If , after .
Installation
Customer
day, seven days a week. E-mail
referring to the manual, you still need help,.
Assistance

questions to: productinfo@

call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.
cobra.com
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Cobra on the World Wide Web:
Notice
is subject
Caution
to the following two (2) conditions:
Warning
Frequently Asked Questions
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and (FAQ) can be found on-line at:
2. This device must accept any interference received,
www.cobra.com
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv inter-

ference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equip-
ment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

A3
Optional Accessories

Ordering From U.S.A.

Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Make Check or Money Order Payable To
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com

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