29 LX MAX Operating Instructions for your Cobra 29 LX MAX CB Radio with Wireless Technology R U.S. Patent No. 8078120, D630202, D630625 ©2016 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China Part No.
The CB Story 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 was opened in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies.) 2 1 NB/ANL SWR 1.
Controls and Indicators Front Side 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 6-Pin Microphone Connector Power On/Off, Volume Squelch RF Gain Menu/Enter/Channel Selector Dynamike Delta Tune Talk Back Control SWR Calibration Dim/Escape Button Channel 9/Channel 19 Button Scan/Memory Scan CB/WX Weather Button LCD Display RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), Indicators Signal Strength Meter S/RF SWR CAL Button NB/ANL Button Microphone 19 20 21 22 NB/ANL 15 14 16 18 17 NB/ANL SWR 1.
Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX MAX CB Radio with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If, after referring to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.
How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX MAX Features...................................................................................................................1 The CB Story...........................................................................................................A1 FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories Controls & Indicators..........................................................................................A2 Our Thanks to You.................................................
Installation Installation Location Plan a location of the transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the installation. ANT Select a location that is convenient for operation, yet does not interfere with the driver or the passenger. EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER– The transceiver is usually mounted to the underside of the dash with the microphone bracket beside it. Mounting and Connection Note 1 Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in the exact desired location.
Installation Installation Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle’s battery connection to determine which terminal is positive or negative. A negatively grounded vehicle has its negative lead grounded to the chassis. ANT Note Connecting to an accessory fuse prevents the unit from being left on accidentally, and also permits operating the unit without running the engine when the ignition is set to the accessory position.
Antennas Note For optimum performance in passenger cars the ideal antenna location is on the center of the roof. Second choice is on the center of the trunk. 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.
Operation Operation Turning On the Radio Setting Channel Selector Make sure the power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to their proper connectors before starting. NB/ANL SWR 1.
Operation Operation Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the 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 optimum performance. PUSH & HOLD Note NB/ANL SWR 1.
Operation Operation Calibrate for SWR continued NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL NB/ANL Note When switched to SWR mode the meter reading should ideally be as far to the left as possible. Anything over 3 is not acceptable. A slight antenna height adjustment (higher or lower) may be required. Repeat recalibration steps. S/RF Selecting A Channel 2 3 CAL NB/ANL SWR 1.
Operation Operation Setting Dynamike® To Transmit Caution! NB/ANL Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmitting. Transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched antenna, could cause damage to the transmitter. NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF S/RF 3 2 CAL NB/ ANL TX RF SIG SWR/CAL 1 SWR/CAL 5 79 +30dB 3 M VOL OFF Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rules and Regulations included with this unit before transmitting.
Operation Operation Setting the Clock Menu Mode 3 CAL TXknob is used to move the cursor. Rotating2 Menu/Enter Pressing the Menu/Enter knob is used to enter the menu RXNB/ANL RF and to select. 3 1.5 2 SCAN CH 9/19 To set the clock, press the Menu/Enter knob and select Set Clock. MEM SCAN NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL NB/ANL S/RF Note S/RF SWR Use Dim/Escape button to exit CAL SWR/CAL from any menu back to CB standby mode.
Operation Operation nued Note 3 1.5 2 snooze time NB/ANL SWR Default CALlength TX ANL is 10 minutes. S/RF SWR CAL VOL RF SQ NB/ANL SWR ANL S/RF SWR CAL OL 5 79 +30dB 3 SQ M DYNAMIKE U EN MAX MIN ESC 2 3 Note Press Push-To-Talk within 10 seconds or unit will go to the next test. To set the count down timer, press Menu/Enter knob and select Set Count Down. PU SH EN MEM TE Test 2- RF Power Output: Confirms a 3.3 to 4 Watt output level.
Operation NB/ANL NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF SWR CAL S/RF SWR/CAL VOL 1 2 3 CAL RX RF Setting Color Mode 5 7 Display 3the 9 +30dB SIG 1 M SQ U EN PUSH ENT E MEM MEM SCAN DIM SettingESCBrightness Mode Press Menu/Enter knob to select Brightness DELTA TUNE T BACK MIN NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL S/RF S/RF SWR CAL CAL RX 3 Press the Menu/Enter knob to select Brightness. Press the Menu/Enter knob to select Day-Bright.
Operation Operation Setting Contrast Mode III. Successful pairing will be indicated by a tone to confirm entry to Connected mode. A pair record will also be established for subsequent connections. Press the Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to select Set Contrast. NW LIGHTING CONTRAST RADIO CHECK B. Subsequent pairings with a cell phone: Rotate the Menu/Enter knob clockwise to increase contrast, counter-clockwise to decrease contrast.
Operation Note For more information on pairing with Bluetooth® devices consult your phone’s owners manual. If you are having trouble initializing or maintaining your Bluetooth® connection completely turn off your smartphone and the radio device, wait 30 seconds, and then turn them back on. Note The radio will not alert when police are monitoring speed with radar or laser guns.
Operation Note Caution Areas may include: Car on the side of the road, traffic slowdowns, hazard on road, etc. Operation AURA and iRadar continued When other iRadar users,NB detect a radar or laser signal the /ANL alert information is anonymouslyNB/ANL sent to Cobra’s cloud 3 CAL TX SWR 1.5 2 ANL servers. Within seconds, that information is processed and RX RF RF Area.
Operation Operation Rewind-Say-Again® Your 29 LX MAX allows you to play back the last transmission received over the airwaves and record a 10 second memo to be played back at any time. PUSH & HOLD To Playback the Last Transmission Press and release the Rewind-Say-Again button on the mic. The last transmission that the radio received will be heard over the speaker. NB /ANL 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.
Operation Operation Software Version/Factory Settings Setting Weather Alert Mode Displays current software version and returns unit to original factory settings. To view the software version, press the Menu/Enter knob and select Setting then Software Version. Turns WX Alert On/Off. Default is Off. Press the Menu/Enter knob to select Set WX Alert. If Weather is On, WX Alert Icon will be displayed. NB /ANL Note 3 NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 ANL Press Dim/Escape S/RF button toS/RF return RFto CB mode.
Operation Operation NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter) Button Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL The RF noise blanker is very effective in reducing repetitive noises such as ignition interference. NB/ANL S/RF S/RF 3 2 CAL SIG 1 TX 5 79 +30dB 3 M SQ VOL Set first channel. Press and hold the Scan/MemScan button. The Memory icon will appear. Select a second SCAN press CH 9/19 and hold the Scan/MemScan button again channel, untilMEM the Memory icon appears.
Operation If in WX mode the unit will scan Weather channels. Scan CB Channels Setting Squelch To scan all 40 CB channels, the unit must be squelched. Press and release the Scan/Mem Scan button once. Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals. NB/ANL NB /ANL S/ RF S/RF SWR CAL CAL 5 79 +30dB 3 SIG 1 SQ M DYNAMIKE EN SCAN CB SCAN 27.405 TX RX RF SWR/CAL VOL 3 2 NB/ANL SWR 1.
Operation Operation Setting Squelch continued External Speaker Continued NB/ANL SWR 1.5 ANL Gate set to Desired Squelch Setting (DSS) NB/ANL S/RF S/RF 3 2 The external speaker jack is used for remote receiver SCAN CH 9/19 monitoring.
Home And Office Set-Up Temporary Mobile Set-Up Base Station Operation Warning! Do not attempt to operate this transceiver by connecting it directly to 120V AC. To operate your transceiver from home or office you will need a 13.2 volt DC Power Pack rated at a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed base station antenna. ANT EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP. +POWER– Note For further information call Cobra Customer Service 1.773.889.3087.
How Your CB Can Serve You 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 You Should Know A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with another station.
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 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 10-12 10-13 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 42 29LX_MAX_MANL.
Frequency Ranges 29 LX MAX Specifications The Cobra 29 LX MAX 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 2 26.975 22 27.225 2 3 26.985 23 27.255 3 4 27.005 24 27.235 4 5 27.015 25 27.
Limited Two Year Warranty 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 44. 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.
FCC Statement FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement- (Required for all Part 15 devices) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. FCC Part 15.
Optional Accessories External Push-to-Talk Assembly For in vehicle use CA MS4 PTT 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.
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Memory Channel Scan Allows scanning of up to 10operating channels stored in memory. Displays channel frequency of CB and weather band. Frequency Display Allows 4 Watts AM RF Power OutputRadio Check Diagnostic The maximum allowed bytesting law. of important radio functions such as RF power, antenna condition and battery voltage. Channel Scan Talk Back scanning of all 40 channels.
