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  • Cobra 18 WX ST II | 18WXSTII_MANL1 - Page 1
    Support A3 Operating Your CB Mobile Radio Installation/Connection 2 Turning On 4 CB Antenna 4 Microphone Connector 5 Squelch 5 Setting Squelch 6 Channel Selection 8 Channel 9/19 8 CB/Weather 8 Dual Watch 9 Scan 9 Soundtracker System 10 Activating Soundtracker System 11 S/RF Power
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    is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumb screws, permitting adjustment at the most convenient angle. A universal mounting bracket is supplied along with self tapping screws and star washers. To mount the transceiver: Mounting and Connections Select a location for the transceiver
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    be used. Mounting and Connections Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal, positive or negative (positive is the larger of the two) is grounded to the engine block (or chassis). ᕧMount the microphone bracket on right
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    Turning on Your Radio Turning on Turn volume control clockwise to turn power on and set the desired listening volume. OFF CB Antenna Note Cobra loaded-type antenna models HGA 1000, HGA 1500, and HGA 2000 are highly recommended for most installations. Consult your Cobra dealer for further
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    of the microphone plug when storage is required.The microphone MUST be connected to the unit at all times when in use, for proper operation or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal. Adjust until the receiver noise disappears. This will require the incoming signal
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    Operation Setting Squelch Gate closed STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE Gate open STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE G AT E C LO S E D Setting Squelch Squelch is the "control gate" for incoming signals. 1. Full clockwise rotation closes the gate allowing only very
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    Operation 3. To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until you hear noise. Now turn the control clockwise just until the noise stops. This is the DSS setting. Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS OFF
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    Set CB or WX Mode Set on CB mode. Rotate channel knob clockwise until desired channel is displayed. Channel 9/ Channel 19 OFF Channel 9/Channel 19 Press CH 9/19 to obtain instant access to emergency channel 9. Press again for information CH 19. CB Weather PRESS AND RELEASE OFF CB/Weather CB mode
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    user to scan between two selected channels. 1. Select first channel, CB mode. Dual Watch Note The radio needs to be squelched before DW can monitor both channels. PRESS AND HOLD OFF 2. Press and hold DW until LED begins flashing and beeps once. 3. Select second channel. Press DW until LED lights
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    squelch level, which greatly expands your listening range. USPat. No. 6,038,429 On Transmission-"Strengthens Signals Going Out" A SoundTracker CB strengthens the transmit signal by more effectively using the available RF power output of the CB. The result is improved transmission signal clarity
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    Operation Activating Soundtracker 1. Press the SoundTracker button on the upper left side of front panel. A red indicator will illuminate when the SoundTracker system is engaged. PUSH AND RELEASE Activating Soundtracker OFF 11
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    Meter Shows relative transmitter RF output power and input signal strength when receiving.The LED (Light Emitting Diode) segments glow the receive mode. TX indicator liOgFhFts when in transmit mode. When weather channel is selected,WX indicator is illuminated, and the channel is displayed. OFF 12
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    female connector permits connection of the transmission line cable male connector to the transceiver. Antenna Connector EXT. SPKR. POWER 13.8V DC Cobra external speakers are rated 15 watts Power: This cable is permanently attached to the radio. If you wish to remove the radio after installation
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    not in use to avoid draining the battery. Temporary Mobile Operation Note Red and Orange wires are connected to positive side of socket center tip. Black wire is connected to negative side contacts. Note Radio resets to CH 9 when connected to cigarette lighter plug. Ignition Noise Interference Use
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    Operation Operating Procedure to Receive 1. Be sure that power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to the proper connectors before proceeding further. The weather switch should be in the "CB" position. 2. Turn the radio ON by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL clockwise. 3. Rotate SQUELCH CONTROL
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    Maintenance/ Adjustment Maintenance and Adjustment Your COBRA CB transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encountered in mobile installations. The use of all solid state circuitry and its light weight result in high reliability. Should a failure occur, however, review the
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    or of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of said rules. When making adjustments, be sure to re-read applicable portions of this instruction manual to make certain you are following correct procedure and that the radio was properly installed, etc. A Few Rules That Should Be Obeyed 1. You are not
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    Frequency Ranges Accessories The COBRA 18 WX ST II 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 and all 10
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    Specifications GENERAL CHANNELS CB - 40 CH WEATHER - 10CH FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ WEATHER - 161.650 TO 163.275 FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 % FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 30° C TO + 65° C MICROPHONE PLUG-IN DYNAMIC
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    the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 22. Replacement Microphone Bracket 741-080-9-001 $0.45 Replacement Mounting Bracket 251-199-9-001 $4.50 Replacement Thumb .95 4-Pin Noise Canceling Microphone HG M77 $30.95 4-Pin Power Microphone HG M75 $25.95 20
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    Antenna HG A1000 $28.95 38" Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG A1500 $46.95 54" Base Loaded Magnet Mount Antenna HG A2000 $99.95 Dynamic External Speaker HG S100 $21.95 Noise Canceling External Speaker HG S300 $28.95 Dynamic Noise Canceling With Talk
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    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 Item # Description 251-199-9-001 Replacement Mounting Bracket Microphone HG M75 Power Microphone HG M77 Noise Canceling/Power Microphone HG
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    Limited Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Transceiver, been altered, defaced or removed; 4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
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    The Cobra line of quality products also includes: • CB Radios • microTALK® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors • Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers • Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear® Accessories • CobraMarine® VHF Radios • CobraMarine® Chartplotters • Power Inverters
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    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
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    18 WX ST II Operating Instructions for your 18 WX ST II Mobile Radio with System Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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    ST II Operating Instructions for your 18 WX ST II Mobile Radio with System 5 "Ingenious Products for Easier Communication." 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
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    4. Channel 9/Channel 19 5. CB/Weather 6. Channel Selector Button. 7. LED Channel Display. 8. S/RF Power Meter. 9. WX Indicator LED. 10. TX Indicator LED. 11. RX Indicator LED. 12. Scan Button. 13. SoundTracker™ Button. 14. Dual Watch Button. 15. Microphone Back Side 16. Antenna Connecto1r8 WX ST II
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    you for purchasing the Cobra 18 WX ST II CB Radio Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. "Cuts Static coming in, adds Punch going out!" Technology that dramatically improves the transmission and reception of CB radio signals. The revolutionary
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Contents
Features
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The CB Story
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A1
Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories . . . . . . . A1
Controls and Indicators
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A2
Our Thanks to You
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A3
Customer Support
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Operating Your CB Mobile Radio
Installation/Connection
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Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microphone Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Channel Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel 9/19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CB/Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Watch
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Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Soundtracker System
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Activating Soundtracker System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RX/TX Indicator LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power
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Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temporary Mobile Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation to Receive/Transmit
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Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequency Ranges
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Specifications
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Accessories
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Accessories Order Info
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Warranty
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If You Think You Need Service
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Back Cover
Features of This Product
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40 CB Radio Channels
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10 Weather Channels
• Soundtracker
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System
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Instant Channel 19 and 9
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40 Channel Scan
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Dual Watch
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Front Firing Speaker
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Channel Saver Circuitry
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Dynamic Microphone
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9 Foot Mic Cord
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Front Panel Microphone
Connector
How to Use Your
Cobra 18WXST II