Cobra Electronics 75WXSTA CB Transceiver User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation CB Transceiver

User Manual

How to Use Your Cobra 75 WX ST ContentsFeatures...........................................................................................1The CB Story..................................................................................A1FCC RegulationsFCC WarningsIncluded AccessoriesControls & Indicators................................................................A2Our Thanks toYou......................................................................A3Customer SupportInstallationConnector Box Location........................................................2Mounting Connector Box.....................................................3Mounting and Connections.................................................4Connecting Wires.....................................................................6Microphone Hnager................................................................7Antenna.......................................................................................8Speakers......................................................................................9Noise Interference...................................................................9Operating Your 75 WX ST Turning On Your CB.................................................................10Setting a Channel.....................................................................10SoundTracker System.............................................................11Activating SoundTracker.......................................................12Testing SoundTracker.............................................................13Setting the Squelch.................................................................14LCD Readout..............................................................................16Receive/Transmit......................................................................17Emergency Channel 9 & 19..................................................18Key Lock.......................................................................................20Frequency Display ...................................................................21All Channel Scan.......................................................................22Weather Channel......................................................................23Channel Saver............................................................................24Memory Channels....................................................................25Dual Watch.................................................................................26How Your CB Can Serve You...................................................28A Few Rules You Should Know............................................28Channel 9 Emergency Messages.......................................29CB 10 Codes...............................................................................30Frequency Ranges......................................................................32Weather Channels ......................................................................3375 WX ST Specifications ..........................................................34Warranty Information ..............................................................35Optional Accessories.................................................................36Order Form ....................................................................................37If You Think You Need Service .............................Back CoverFeatures of This Product• Sound Tracker System• 40 CB Radio Channels• 10 Weather Ch a n n e l s• One-Touch EmergencyChannel 9• One-Touch Information Channel 19• Remote Mount InstallationSystem• Full Featured LCD Display Panel• Squelch Control• Key Lock• Channel Saver Circuitry• Dual Watch Channel Monitor• Full Channel Scan• Four Memory Locations• 10 Foot Flexible Cord• Quick Disconnect175 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 1
Installation3MountingConnector BoxMounting Connect BoxNoteMake certain that nothingwill interfere with theinstallation of mountingscrews,before drillingholes.Hold Cobra 75 WX ST Connector Box in exactlocation desired for mounting.Using it as a template,mark the location forthe mounting screws (included.)12Mount Connector Box as shown.3LocationNoteDo not mount under thehood,near heat ducts or indirect line of the car’sheater.Under the FrontSeat InstallationFire WallInstallationLocationUnder the Front Seat InstallationMount your Cobra 75 WX ST Connector Box in a convenient location,away from moisture anddirect sunlight, in a location that will not interfere with driving.Cobra suggests mounting it either under thefront seat or on the fire wall.2Installation75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 2
InstallationInstallationMounting and ConnectionsThe Ju n ction Box is held by two scre ws,pe rm i t t i n gmounting in the manner most convenient foryour installation.Mounting hardware is supplied for mounting theJunction Box.The mounting must be mechanicallys t rong and also provide a good elect ri cal co n n e ct i o nto the chassis of the vehicle.Proceed as follows tomount junction box:Mounting andConnections5CautionLeaving the 75 WX ST on afteryour car is turned off can drainyour car batte ry when co n n e cte dto a constant 12 volt source.When co n n e cted to an acce s s o ry12 volt source the unit will turnoff when vehicle is turned off.4After you have dete rmined the most co nve n i e ntlocation in your vehicle, hold the Cobra HH-75WX ST Junction Box in the exact locationdesired. If nothing will interfere with mountingit in the desired position,use the Junction Boxas a template to mark the location for themounting screws.Before drilling the holes,make sure nothing will interfere with theinstallation of the mounting screws.123Connect the antenna cable connector tothe antenna receptacle on the unit. Most CBantennas are terminated with a type PL-259plug and mate with the receptacle.For co n s t a nt 12 volt source powe r,co n n e ct the red wire marked “ BATT ( + ) ”d i re ctly to thepo s i t i ve side of the bat te ry or to a co n n e ction on the fuse block that is always on.4Co n n e ct the black wire marked “Gro u n d”to then e g at i ve side of the ca r,usually the chassis.Anyother location with good elect ri cal co nt a c t paintre m oved will also wo rk .Re m ove ru b ber grommet from metal m o u nting plate (1).5Mounting andConnections75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 4
Installation6ConnectingWiresInstallation7Hold microphone hanger in location desiredfor mounting.Make certain that nothing willinterfere with the hanger’s installation.Mark the location for the three mountingscrews (screws included).12Drill and mount microphone hanger.3InstallingMicrophoneHangerInstall the metal mounting plate on any flat s u rf a ce with the two scre ws prov i d e d.6I n s e rt junction box mic co n n e ctor through thehole in the metal plate (2).7Slip ru b b er grommet over the black co n n e cto rca b l e,then press the grommet into the metalm o u nting plate hole (2&3).8Slide mic co n n e ctor into ru b ber gro m m e t .975 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 6
InstallationInstallationThe alternator and ignition system in your vehiclemay limit your ability to receive low signal levels.Other noise interference can be the result of several different installation variables.Consultyour Cobra dealer or a 2-way radio technician tohelp locate and correct the source of severe noiseinterference.CB AntennaFor the most reliableoperation and maximumrange, Cobra recom-mends using a verticallypolarized, quarter wavelength whip antenna(illustration A).Shorter,loaded-typewhips are adequate whenmaximum range is notrequired (illustration B) Ignition Noise InterferenceExternal Speaker InstallationCB AntennaInstallation ExternalSpeakerInstallation9NoteMobile installations (cars,trucks,boats,etc) should bemade only with a non-direc-tional antenna system.A standard antenna connector (Type SO-239) is provided onthe Connector Box for easy con-nection to a standard PL-259cable termination.Cobra antenna models arerecommended;see your local CB dealer or order directlyfrom Cobra.See order form on page 39.For maximum efficiency in boatinstallations,a ground plate isrequired,unless the vessel has asteel hull. Consult your CB deal-er for information regarding anadequate grounding system.8Mount external speaker in desired location.Plug jack into the back of the Connector Boxlabled EXT.*The exte rnal spe a k er should have 4-8 ohmsi m pe d a n ce and be able to handle at least 4 wat t s .BA12Ignition NoiseInterference75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 8
Ro t ate the power ON-OFF Volume Co nt r ol cloc w i s e .While previous sys t ems only “b l a n ked out”or l i m i ted noise in higher sound fre q u e n c i e s,the revo l u t i o n a ry new So u n d Tra c ker Sys t em act u a l l yre d u ces noise while leaving the signal int a ct in the re ception mod e .In the transmission mod e,i ta ctually strengthens the signal,p roviding you witha significa nt re d u ction in noise on re ception andt ra n s m i s s i o n .On Re ce p t i on– “Cuts Noise Coming In”With a normal CB,d i s t a nt signals fall be l ow the squelch level and are uninte l l i g i b l e.With a So u n d Tra c ker CB,the noise level is cut by upto 90%,which increases the signal-to-noise ratio and dra m at i cally improves signal clari ty.This also allows you to significa ntly re d u c e thesquelch leve l ,which gre atly expands your l i s tening ra n g e.On Tra n s m i s s i on–“St rengthens Signals Going Out”A SoundTracker CB strengthens the transmitsignal by more effectively using the availableRF power output of the CB.The result isimproved transmission signal clarity and anexpanded transmission range.Operation11OperationTurning YourCB On SoundtrackerSystemSelecting aChannel10Turning On Soundtracker SystemSelecting a Channel1Tu r n the Sq u e l c hCo nt rol co u n te rc l oc kwise unt i lnoise is heard.1Adjust volume to a co m fo rtable leve l.1Change channels byp ressing either thechannel ▲ up orchannel ▼ d o wn key.To quick-advancechannels,press and hold either key.12NoteSound clarity is measured bythe ratio of the signal levelto the noise level.The higherthe signal-to-noise ratio, thebetter the sound.75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 10
Operation13Operation12TestingSoundtrackerTesting SoundtrackerPress and release the Sound-Tracker key.will be displayed on the LCD readout.12ActivatingSoundtrackerActivating SoundtrackerST Select any unusedchannel on your CB.Open the squelchcontrol fully byturning the knobcounterclock-wiseuntil it stops.Turn the volume up louder than yournormal listeninglevel.Press and releasethe SoundTrackerkey.Notice theignificant reductionin noise.123475 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 12
OperationOperation1514Setting theSquelchGate openGate closedSetting theSquelchIf you turn the squelch control fully counter-clockwise,it lowers the “squelch gate”so lowthat everything gets through - noise,weaksignals and strong signals.To set the “squelch gate”to the DSS-DesiredSquelch Setting, turn the squelch controlcounterclockwise until you hear noise.Thenturn the squelch control back clockwise justuntil the noise stops. Now only strong signalsget through.The Desired Squelch Setting, (DSS) only allowsactual transmissions to come through. Thiseffectively blocks out unwanted noise.Setting Squelch 65Setting Squelch Turn CB on by turning the volume control clockwise. Adjust the volume toa comfortable level.Be fo r e setting the squelch co nt rol on your ra d i o,you must select a channel that is not in use.2Tu rn on So u n d Tra c ke r3To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting(DSS):Think of your Squelch Control as a gatefor incoming signals.If you turn the SquelchControl fully clockwise, it raises the “squelchgate”so high that no signals get through.4175 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 14
1716Operation OperationToTransmitTo TransmitLCD DisplayPress the Press-To-Talk(PTT) key.1Release the PTTbutton and you will automatically be in thereceive mode again.4The TX icon will appear.Hold the microphone about 2 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal voice.3LCD DisplayYour Cobra 75 WX ST CB is designed with aliquid crystal display that indicates channelnumber,or frequency and the operating mode.2 digit channel display / 5 digit fre q u e n cy display= Memory Indicator/Number= Scan Indicator= Dual Watch Indicator= Lock Key Indicator= Emergency Channel 9= Function key indicator= Amplitude Modulation= Weather Station= Receive Indicator= SoundTracker indicator= Transmit IndicatorSignal Strength MeterTXSTRXW XA ME M GLO C KDWSCANMFTo ReceiveYour 75 WX ST is automatically in the receivemode and is illuminated.RX12To ReceiveNoteTo avoid damaging the LCDdisplay,do not subject your CBradio to extreme temperatures(below -5°F or above 140°F) for extended periods of time.Caution!Be sure the antenna is properlyconnected to the radio beforetransmitting.Prolonged trans-mitting without an antenna,or a poorly matched antenna,could cause damage to thetransmitter.Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rulesand Regulations included withthis unit before transmitting.75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 16
To Access emergency channel 9, press Channel9/19 key once.1918EmergencyChannel 9 orInformationChannel 19Operation Operation14You are now on information channel 19.To access info rm ation channel 19,p ress Ch a n n e l9/19 key again.You are now on emerg e n cy channel 9 andthe icon will appear.E M G23Press 9/19 again to return to the originalchannel selected.Original channel.56One TouchChannel 9 and 1975 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 18
2120Operation OperationKey Lock 5 Digit Frequency Display3Press Key Lock button again to deactivate.Push and hold Memory key for 3 seconds.Press Key Lock button to preventunintentional channel changing.You are now loc k ed and the i con will appe a r.LO C K12Display will change back to channel display.Display will change to the 5 digit frequencyof the channel selected.Push and hold Memory key again forapproximately 3 seconds.645775 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 20
OperationOperation2322WeatherChannelsWeather ChannelsSet Squelch Control (SQL) to desired settingDSS.*See page 18 to set DSS.All ChannelScanNoteThe 75 WX ST will stop scan-ning and monitor a channelwhen it receives an incomingtransmission.Five secondsafter the transmission stops,the 75 WX ST resume the scan-ning function.Press Scan key.Unit will start scanning.Press any kep to stop scanning sequence.When activity is found on a channel scanningwill stop.Scan icon will apear.3124Press the CB/WX key.The unit will change to the WX function anda weather channel number will be displayed.Press Up/Down Channel keys to locate the weather station in your area.Press the CB/WX key to return to a normal CB channel.312475 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 22
PRESSand RELEASE the Memory key.PRESSand RELEASE the desired MemoryLocation key.The channel in the memory location will be recalled.Repeat to recall other Memory Locations.OperationOperation2524Channel SaverFeatureChannel Saver FeatureAutomatically retains the last channel used whenCB is turned off and returns you to that channelwhen CB is turned back on. This feature works only when co n n e cted to a co n s t a n t 12 volt source.See page 5 for details.RetrievingChannels fromMemoryRetrieving Channels from Memory4Select desiredchannel to store inmemory.PRESS and RELEASEthe Memory key.P R E S Sand H O L Dthe desire dMe m o ry Locat i o nkey to lock channeli nto memory.The Memorylocation will appearon the display.NoteLeaving the 75 WX ST on afteryour car is turned off can drainyour car battery when connect-ed to a constant 12 volt source.NoteChannel Saver Feature onlyworks when connected to12 volt power source when vehicle is off.Will work when CB is off and vehicle remains on.Saving Channels in Memory312431275 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 24
Dual Watch27Operation26Dual WatchDual WatchAllows you to simultaneously monitor any twopreselected channels at one time.Adjust squelch (SQL) setting to the DSSlevel (see page 18).Set CB to one of the stations you wishto monitor.PRESS and Hold the DW key until abeep is heard.312NoteThe 75 WX ST will alter-nate between bothchannels until it receivesan incoming transmis-sion.Five seconds afterthe transmission stops,itwill again alternatebetween both channels.6457Select new channel.Press and hold DW key until a beep is heard.The icon appears and monitoring begins.DWPress any key to stop monitoring function.75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 26
1. Set to channel 9 for emergenciesBe sure antenna is properly connected.2. CB Distress DataWhen transmitting an emergency, you shouldrequest a “REACT BASE”and provide the CB distress data (called CLIP):Call Sign Identify yourself.Location Be exact.Injuries Number.Type.Trapped?Problem Give details and help needed.Transmit C L I P re pe a tedly so any monitor can assist.• 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 travelingA Few Rules You Should KnowA. Co nve r s ations cannot last more than 5 minute swith another station. A one minute break isrequired to let others use the channel.B. You cannot blast others off the air by use of illegally amplified transmitters or illegally high antennas.C. You cannot use CB to 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.How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve YouThe FCC gives these examples of permitted andprohibited messages for channel 9. These areonly guidelines and not all-inclusive:Permitted Example MessageYes “Tornado sighted six miles north of town.”No “Post number 10.No tornado sighted.”Yes “Out of gas on I-95 at mile marker 211.”No “Out of gas in my driveway.”Yes “Four car accident on I-94 atExit 11. Send police and ambulance.”No “Traffic moving smoothly on I-94.”Yes “Weather Bureau has issued thunderstorm warning.Bring sailboat into port.”No “Attention motorists.Weather Bureau advises snowtomorrow will accumulate4 to 6 inches.”Yes “Fire in building at 539 Main,Evanston.”No “Halloween patrol number 3.All quiet.”292875 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 28
How Your CB Can Serve You30How Your CB Can Serve You31CB 10-CodesCitizen Bands have adopted the “10-CODES”forstandard questions and answers. These codesp rovide quick and easy co m m u n i cat i o n ,e s pe c i a l l yin noisy areas. Following are some of the morecommon codes and meanings:Code Meaning 10-1 Receiving poorly10-2 Receiving well10-3 Stop transmitting10-4 OK,message received10-5 Relay message10-6 Busy,stand by10-7 Out of service, leaving10-8 In service,subject to call10-9 Repeat message10-10 Transmission completed standing by10-11 Talking too rapidly10-12 Visitors present10-13 Advise weather/roads 10-16 Make pick up at10-17 Urgent business10-18 Anything for us?10-19 Return to base10-20 My location is10-21 Call by phone10-22 Report in person to10-23 Stand by10-24 Completed last assignment10-25 Can you contact10-26 Disregard last info10-27 Moving to channel10-28 Identify your stationCB 10-CodesCode Meaning 10-29 Time is up for contact10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules10-33 Emergency traffic 10-34 Trouble at this station10-35 Confidential information10-36 Correct time is10-37 Wrecker needed at10-38 Ambulance needed10-39 Message delivered10-41 Turn to channel10-42 Traffic accident at10-43 Traffic tie up at10-44 Have a message for10-45 All units within range please report10-50 Break channel10-60 What is next message number?10-62 Unable to copy.Use phone10-63 Net directed to10-64 Net clear10-65 Awaiting your next message/assignment10-67 All units comply10-70 Fire at10-71 Proceed, transmission in sequence10-77 Negative contact10-81 Reserve hotel room for10-82 Reserve room for10-85 My address is10-91 Talk closer to mic10-93 Check my frequency on this channel10-94 Give me a long count10-99 Mission completed,all units secure10-200 Police needed at75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 30
WEATHER CHANNEL MESSAGESYou can receive up to the minute local areaweather reports provided by NOAA (NationalOceanic Atmospheric Administration) 24hours a day,7 days a week. An agency of the U.S.Department of Commerce, NOAA warns ofdangerous weather,charts our seas and skies,guides our use and protection of ocean andcoastal resources and conducts research toimprove our understanding and stewardshipof the environment.The National Weather Service operates about380 stations.Approximately 90 percent of theNation’s population is within listening rangeof a NOAA Weather Radio broadcast.A similar network of about 15 stations using thesame frequencies broadcast continuous weath-er information across much of southernCanada.If you have a question concerning NOAAWeather Radio or wish to receive a listing ofNOAA Weather Radio receiver locations,please contact your nearest National WeatherService Office, or write to National WeatherService (Attn:W/OM11),National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration,Silver Spring, MD.20910.Weather Channels33Frequency Ranges32The CO B RA 75 WXST tra n s ce i ver re p re s e nts oneof the most adva n ced AM two - way radios usedas a Class D station in the Ci t i zens Radio Se rv i ce.This unit fe at u res adva n ced Phase Lock Loo p(PLL) circ u i t ry providing co m p l e te cove rage ofall 40 CB channels.Channel ChannelCB Freq. CB Freq.Channel In MHz Channel In MHzWeather Weather Freq.Channel in MHz1 162.5502 162.4003 162.4754 162.4255 162.4506 162.5007 162.5258 161.6509 161.7750 163.275NoteSome areas may not havea broadcast tower withinthe receiving range ofyour 75 WX ST.1 26.965 21 27.2152 26.975 22 27.2253 26.985 23 27.2554 27.005 24 27.2355 27.015 25 27.2456 27.025 26 27.2657 27.035 27 27.2758 27.055 28 27.2859 27.065 29 27.29510 27.075 30 27.30511 27.085 31 27.31512 27.105 32 27.32513 27.115 33 27.33514 27.125 34 27.34515 27.135 35 27.35516 27.155 36 27.36517 27.165 37 27.37518 27.175 38 27.38519 27.185 39 27.39520 27.205 40 27.40575 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 32
75 WX ST Specifications34Limited Two Year Warranty35COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that itsCOBRA CB Radios, and the component parts thereof, willbe free of defects in workmanship and materials for periodof two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase.This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.COBRA will,without charge,repair or replace,at its option,defective CB radios, products or component parts upondelivery to the COBRA factory Service Department,accompanied by proof of the date of first consumerpurchase,such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to shipthe product for warranty service, but the return chargeswill be at Cobra's expense,if the product is repaired orreplaced under warranty.This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you mayalso have other rights which vary from state to state.Exclusions:This limited warranty does not apply;1) to anyproduct damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuseor abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorizedalterations or repairs;3) if the serial number has beenaltered,defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the productresides outside the U.S.A.All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental,consequential or other damages;including,withoutlimitation,damages resulting from loss of use or co s tof installat i o n .Some states do not allow limitations on how longan implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow theexclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages,so the above limitations may not applyto you.Cobra ElectronicsCorporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago,Illinois 60707GENERALCHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CB – 40 CHWEATHER – 10 CHFREQUENCY RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CB – 26.965 TO 27.405 WEATHER – 161.650 TO 163.275 MHZFREQUENCY TOLERANCE. . . . . . . . . . 0.005 %FREQUENCY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZEROPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30° C TO + 50° CMICROPHONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELECTRET,PUSH-TO-TALKINPUT VOLTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.8VDC EXTERNAL ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . .SO-239SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 2 3/4”X W 1/78”X H 4 1/4”WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 LB.METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LCD DISPLAY, ICONSTRANSMITTERPOWER OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 W AT 13.8 VDCMODULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AM FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . .300 TO 3000 HZOUTPUT IMPEDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 OHMS,UNBALANCEDRECEIVERCB SENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LESS THAN 1 µV FOR 10dBS /NIF FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DUAL CONVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1ST:10.690 MHZ,2ND:455 KHZAUDIO OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 MW MAXIMUM AT 10% THDFREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . .300-3000 HZ AT -6 DB2ND IF IMAGE REJECTION . . . . . . . . . .GREATER THAN 60 DBADJACENT CH REJECTION . . . . . . . . .50 DB MINAUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER . . . . . . . .BUILT INFREQUENCY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . .PPL (PHASE LOCK LOOP)WEATHERSENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LESS THAN 1 UV FOR 12 DB SINADIF FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DUAL CONVERSION 1ST:-10.690 MHZ,2ND:-455 KHZAUDIO OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAXIMUM 500 MW AT 10% THDFREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . .300 – 3000 HZ AT -6 DB75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:00 PM Page 34
You Can Find TheseFine Accessories AtYour Local Cobra CB DealerIf you wish,you can orderdirectly from Cobra.Order by phoneCall 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the mainmenu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m.M-F CST.Order by mail or faxPlease fill out order formon next page,and mail/faxdirectly to Cobra.Accessory Order FormOptional Accessories3736Remote Connector BoxAC-701 $29.954 Foot Extension CordAC-702 $19.95Replacement MicrophoneBracketFor in vehicle use741-080-9-001 $0.4521” Base Loaded MagnetMount AntennaHG A1000 $28.95Dynamic External SpeakerHG S100 $21.95Noise Canceling ExternalSpeakerHG S300 $28.95Noise Canceling With TalkBack External SpeakerHG S500 $32.9554” Base Loaded MagnetMount AntennaHG A2000 $99.9538” Base Loaded MagnetMount AntennaHG A1500 $46.95Tax TableIllinois residents add 7%Cook Co.residents add .75% (7.75% total)Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)Indiana residents add 5%Michigan residents add 4 % Ohio residents add 6%Wisconsin residents add 5%For credit card orders fill out order formand fax to:1.773.622.2269or call 1.773.889.3087(Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 6:00 pm,M-F,CST.Ma ke check or money order (no stamps)payable to:Cobra Accessories Dept.6500 West Co rtland St .Ch i ca g o,IL 60707Prices subject to change without notice.Please print clearlyNameAddress (No P.O. Box)City StateZipTelephone ( )Credit Card No. Exp.DateCustomer SignatureCircle One: Visa MasterCard DiscoverAllow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.Subtotal(Tax if applicable) Shipping/handlingTotal Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. AmountShipping & HandlingAmount of Shipping/Order Handling$25.00 and under $4.75 minimum$25.01-$40.00 $6.95 $40.01-$80.00 $9.25$80.01-$120.00 $10.25$120.01-$160.00 $11.75$160.01 and up $14.50For AK,HI and PR please addan additional $15.00 for UPSshipments.AC - 7 0 1 Re p l a ce m e nt Co n n e ctor Box $ 2 9 . 9 5AC - 7 0 2 4 Foot Extension Co r d$ 1 9 . 9 5741-080-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket $0.45HG A1000 21”Base Loaded,Magnetic Mount Antenna $28.95HG A1500 38”Base LoadedMagnetic Mount Antenna $46.95HG A2000 54”Base LoadedMagnetic Mount Antenna $99.95HG S100 Dynamic External Speaker $21.95HG S300 Noise-Cancelling ExternalSpeaker $28.95HG S500 Noise-Cancelling with Talk BackExternal Speaker $32.9575 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:01 PM Page 36
The Citizens Banbroadcast and 1and was establitwo-way comm1959.(CB also inand Class C remFCC RegulatioFCC regulations(one party to an(to a wide audieallowed on CB C“broadcasting.FCCWarningsAll transmitter asupplied by theoperating contrthe supervisionGeneral Radio-TRe p l a ce m e nt odiodes or otherparts other thanmay cause violaof Part 95 of theAcceptance reqYou should re a dwith this unit) obefore operatinthe FCC no longoperator’s licensWhat’s Includ1. 75 WX ST Tr2. Installation H3. Connector B4. Operating M75 WX STCobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL60707Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2001Printed in ChinaPart No. 480-230-P-001 CB Radio withSoundTracker System“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i cat i o n .”O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra 75 W X S TA1For te c h n i cal assistance,please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most fre q u e n t l y asked questions about Co b r a prod u ct s .(773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 6:00pm,Monday through Friday,CST.Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section atwww.cobraelectronics.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelectronics.comIf you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory.It will be necessary to furnish the follow-ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,such as a mechanical reproductionor carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.2. Send the entire product.3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print nameand address of where the unit is to be returned.4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,use the original packing material.5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or FirstClass Mail: to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service,Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500W.Cortland St., Chicago,IL 60707.6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchangeddepending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status.If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087for assistance.IfYou Think You Need Service324175 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:01 PM Page 38
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 75 WXST CBRadio.Properly used, this Cobra product will giveyou many years of reliable service.Customer SupportShould you encounter any problems with theproduct 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.Controls and IndicatorsCobra Customer ServiceLive operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST at:773.889.3087 Automated Technical Assistanceavailable 24 hours a day, sevendays a week.E-mail questionsto: productinfo@cobraelec-tronics.comCobra on the World Wide Web:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at:www.cobraelectronics.comOur Thanks to YouA3A21. SoundTracker Key2. Memory Key3. Channel 9/19/MemoryLocation 1 Key4. LCD Display Panel5. Dual Watch/MemoryLocation 2 Key6. Scan/Memory Location 3 Key7. CB/Weather/MemoryLocation 4 Key8 . On/Off/Volume Control9 . Lock Key1 0 . Squelch Control1 1 . Microphone1 2 . Speaker1 3 . Channel Up1 4 . Channel Down1 5 . PTT (Push-To-Talk) Key1 6 . Quick DisconnectConnector9241 01 11 387561 231 5 1 61 41The Co b ra line of qualialso includes:• Mi c ro Ta lk™Ra d• Radar De te cto r• Sa fe ty Al e rt®Traffic Wa rn i n g•H i g h Ge a r™CB •H i g h Ge a r™PowNothing comes close75 WX ST Manual(5188) 2/5/01 3:01 PM Page 41

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