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Cobra HH 38 WX ST | 38WXST_manual1 - Page 1
HH38 WX ST Operating Instructions for your Cobra HH 38 WX ST Citizens Band 2-Way Handheld CB Radio Lock PwrSaver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan "Ingenious Products for Easier Communication."
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FCC Rules and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an operator's license. What's Included with Your HH 38 WX ST 1. High Efficiency Antenna 2. Removable Belt Clip 3. Wrist Strap 4. 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter Plug 5. Operating Manual A1
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CH9/19 Scan 17 18 SPK 5 MIC 6 78 DC13.8V 9 10 LIGHT CH 11 12 PTT 21 13 Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 38 WX ST handheld CB. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. SoundTracker® "Cuts noise coming in...strengthens signals going out." This Patent
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Channel Messages 27 Channel 9 Emergency Messages 28 CB 10 Codes 30 Frequency Ranges 32 HH 38 WX ST Specifications 33 Warranty Information 34 Optional Accessories 35 Order Form 36 If You Think You Need Service Back Cover Features of This Product • 40 CB Channels • 10 Weather Channels
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Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 2 Turn clockwise. 1⁄4 turn. Operation Install Batteries Press and hold down on arrow and slide Battery Installation Note Ignoring polarity markings (+/-) can cause damage to both the unit and the batteries. The HH 38 WX ST requires 9"AA"alkaline or
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Operation Operation Turning On Turning On Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise. Note When you turn on the HH 38 WX ST , a series of tones will be heard and the icons will briefly appear on the LCD display. LCD lights on for 5 seconds. Squelch Volume Off Setting
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Display Lock Key PWR SAVE Battery Save Indicator WX Weather Mode Indicator SCAN Scan Mode Indicator DW Dual Watch Indicator EMG Emergency Channel 9 Battery Capacity Level Indicator SoundTracker System™ icon FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER SIGNAL Incoming Strength of Signal
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transmitting. 8 Operation 3 Hold mic about 2 inches from 2 inches away mouth. Speak in a normal voice. CH PTT RELEASE 3 Release PTT button to receive incoming transmissions. FUNC 40 SIGNAL Note Your HH38 WX ST is always ready to receive incoming signals when the PTT button is released. When
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). FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PUSH & RELEASE 2 Push SCAN key. The channels will index. Scan 3 To stop scanning, push SCAN key again. Scan All Channel Scan Note When an incoming transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop scanning. 10
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Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PUSH DW 6 Push key until "beep" is heard. The DW icon will stay on. FUNC 9 PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL 7 The HH 38 WX ST display will switch between the selected channels. Note When a transmission is received the HH 38 WX ST will stop monitoring. 10
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of weather frequencies see specifications in the Frequency Ranges section on page 36. Note Your HH 38 WX ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your squelch control. Weather Channels 10 National Weather Channels provide weather transmission reception. 09 FUNC
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power output to 1 watt to extend battery life. Note The low power setting cuts the transmitting range in half, but the receiving range is not affected. FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan PRESS & RELEASE 1 Push and release the FUNCTION key. Func FUNC FUNCTION icon
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HH 38 WX ST battery: check battery icon bands. Note Battery life is approximately 20 hours under normal use conditions. flashing icon FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW SIGNAL Lock Func HI/LO BAT DW CB your listening range. On Transmission - "Strengthens signals going out" A SoundTracker® CB strengthens
Cobra HH 38 WX ST | 38WXST_manual1 - Page 14
PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 1 Push and release the ST key. FUNC 40 SIGNAL The SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear. Operation Testing SoundTracker® FUNC PWR SAVE WX 40 SCAN DW SIGNAL 1 Select any unused channel on your CB. Testing SoundTracker® Squelch Volume Off 2 Fully
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40 SCAN DW SIGNAL PUSH & RELEASE Lock Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX CH9/19 Scan 5 To disengage SoundTracker® push and release ST key again. 6 icon will disappear. Lighted Display Lighted Display PUSH & LIGHT RELEASE CH PTT 1 To illuminate display, push and release light key. Light will remain
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HH 38 WX ST can be connected to your cigarette lighter with the provided adapter. This power connection does NOT charge the batteries. 40 FUNC PWR SAVE WX SCAN DW EMG SIGNAL POWER Pwr Saver DW Func CB/WX provided. To increase range as a portable, use CA41 telescopic loaded long range antenna. 24 25
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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. Weather Channel Messages Local weather reports are provided by NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected. 2. CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you should request a "REACT BASE" and provide the CB distress data (called CLIP): C all Sign
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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
Cobra HH 38 WX ST | 38WXST_manual1 - Page 20
Frequency Ranges HH38 WX ST Specifications The COBRA HH 38 WX ST 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
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Range Antenna Doubles the range of your HH 38 WX ST. CA-41 Replacement Belt Clip HA-BC Replacement DC Power Cord For in vehicle use 420-017-N-001 BNC/SO239 Antenna Adapter Allows connection of the HH 38 WX ST to standard antennas. CA-43 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra CB
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Replacement Belt Clip Make check or money order (no stamps) payable to: Cobra Accessories Dept. 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707 CA-45C 120 V A/C Wall Charger with Plug CA-40 Lapel Microphone CA-41 Long Range Antenna ATW-400 Magnetic Mount Weather Antenna CA-43 BNC/S0239 Antenna Adapter
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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