Cobra Electronics 25 WX NW ST - Manual

How to Use Your
Cobra 25 WX NW ST
Contents
Features...........................................................................................1
The CB Story..................................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators ................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You ......................................................................A3
SoundTracker™
Customer Support
Installation
Location.......................................................................................2
Mounting and Connection...................................................2
Antennas
CB Antenna................................................................................6
Marine Installation...................................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference ...................................................7
Operating Your 25 WX NW ST
Turning On Your CB.................................................................8
Setting Channel Selector.......................................................9
To Receive ...................................................................................10
Selecting a Channel................................................................10
S-Meter.........................................................................................11
SoundTracker™ System.........................................................12
Activating SoundTracker™ ..................................................13
NB, Off (Noise Blanker) Switch.............................................14
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Switch.............................14
Dim Control................................................................................15
RF Gain Control.........................................................................15
Setting Squelch.........................................................................16
To Transmit.................................................................................18
Transmit.......................................................................................18
RF Meter......................................................................................19
External Speaker.......................................................................19
PA (Public Address)..................................................................20
Weather Channels....................................................................23
Home And Office Set-Up.......................................................24
Temporary Mobile Set-Up.....................................................25
How Your CB Can Serve You...................................................26
A Few Rules You Should Know............................................26
Channel 9 Emergency Messages.......................................26
Weather Channel Messages.................................................27
CB 10 Codes...............................................................................28
Frequency Ranges ......................................................................30
25 WX NW ST Specifications..................................................31
Warranty Information ..............................................................32
Optional Accessories ..........................................................33-34
Order Form ....................................................................................35
If You Think You Need Service .............................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• SoundTracker ™ System
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Ou t p u t
• Instant Channel 19 and 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• 7 Weather Channels
• Emergency Weather Alert
• 9 Ft Mic Cord
• Illuminated Front Panel
• Dimmer Control
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
P E R S O N N E L
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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