Cobra Electronics 148 NW ST - Manual

How to Use Your
Cobra 148 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 148 NW ST
Turning On Your CB........................................................................8
Setting Channel Selector............................................................. 9
To Receive..........................................................................................10
S-Meter...............................................................................................10
SoundTracker
™ System................................................................11
Activating SoundTracker ™ ..........................................................12
NB, Off, (Noise Blanker/Limiter) Switch...................................13
Dimmer Switch................................................................................14
RF Gain Control................................................................................14
Setting Squelch...............................................................................16
To Transmit........................................................................................20
RF Meter.............................................................................................21
External Speaker.............................................................................22
PA (Public Address)........................................................................23
Home And Office Set-U p .............................................................25
Temporary Mobile Set-up............................................................26
How Your CB Can Ser ve You..........................................................27
A Few Rules You Should Know ..................................................27
Channel 9 Emergency Messages..............................................27
CB 10 Codes......................................................................................29
Frequency Ranges.............................................................................31
148 NW ST Specifications ..............................................................32
Warranty Information .....................................................................33
Optional Accessories .......................................................................34
Order Form ...........................................................................................36
If You Think You Need Service ...................................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• 40 CB Radio Channels
• 80 SSB Channels
• SoundTracker ™ System
• Heavy-Duty Dynamic
Microphone
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Ou t p u t
• 12 Watts SSB RF Power Output
• Instant Channel 9
• Front Panel 4-Pin Microphone
Connector
• Switchable Noise Blanker
• Adjustable Dynamike Boost
• Tactile Controls
• SWR Calibration Meter
• RF Gain
• 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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