How to Use Your Cobra 29 LX BT

Contents Features of This Product

Features...................................................................................................................1
The CB Story...........................................................................................................A1 • Selectable 4-Color LCD Display
FCC Regulations, FCC Warnings & Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators..........................................................................................A2 • Advanced Bluetooth® Connectivity
Our Thanks to You...............................................................................................A3
Customer Support • NightWatch® Illumination
Installation
Location & Mounting/Connection............................................................2 • 10 Weather Channels
Antennas • Weather Scan
CB Antenna & Marine Installation.............................................................6
Ignition Noise Interference.............................................................................7 • Emergency Weather Alert
Operating Your 29 LX BT
Turning On Your CB.......................................................................................8 • 40 CB Radio Channels
Setting Channel Selector.............................................................................9
Calibrate For SWR (Standing Wave Ratio).............................................10 • 40 Channel Scan
To Receive..........................................................................................................12
Selecting a Channel.......................................................................................13 • Memory Channels
S-Meter................................................................................................................13
To Transmit.......................................................................................................14 . • Channel Frequency Read-Out
Setting Dynamike®...............................................................................................15 • Radio Check Diagnostic
Menu Mode.......................................................................................................16
Setting the Clock.............................................................................................17 . • Clock/Timer/Alarm
Setting the Alarm..................................................................................................17
Setting the Count Down Timer..................................................................18 . • Heavy-Duty Electret
Key Tones Mode....................................................................................................18 .
Radio Check Mode................................................................................................19 Microphone with Phone Function
Setting Display Color Mode........................................................................20
Setting Brightness Mode..............................................................................21.
• Full 4 Watts AM RF Power Output
Setting Contrast Mode........................................................................................21 • SWR Calibration Meter
Turn NightWatch Illumination On/Off...........................................................21
Bluetooth Pairing..................................................................................................22 . • Instant Channel 19 and 9
Turn Bluetooth Off..........................................................................................24 .
Weather Information...........................................................................................25 • Front Panel 6-Pin Microphone
Weather Channels..........................................................................................25
Weather Alert Mode.......................................................................................26 Connector
Setting Weather Alert Scan.........................................................................26 • Switchable Automatic Noise
Setting Weather Auto Scan.........................................................................26
Software version/Factory Settings...........................................................27 Limiter & Noise Blanker
NB-ANL/Off (Noise Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter Switch).......28
Setting Delta Tune..........................................................................................28 • Adjustable Dynamike Boost
RF Gain Control................................................................................................28..
Program Memory Channels..............................................................................29 • Tactile Controls
Scan/Memory Scan.........................................................................................30 • 9 Ft Mic Cord
Scan Memory Channels................................................................................30
Scan CB Channels...........................................................................................30 • Programmable Dimmer Control
Dimmer Control...............................................................................................30
Setting Squelch...............................................................................................31 • RF Gain
S/RF Meter.........................................................................................................32
External Speaker..............................................................................................33 • USB Output
External Push-to-Talk Jack...........................................................................33
External Mic Jack.............................................................................................33.. • External Push-To-Talk Jack
Home And Office Set-Up....................................................................................34
Temporary Mobile Set-Up...........................................................................35 • External Microphone Jack
How Your CB Can Serve You...........................................................................36 Bluetooth® Features
A Few Rules You Should Know..................................................................36
Channel 9 Emergency Messages...............................................................36 • Dual Point Bluetooth®
CB 10 Codes......................................................................................................38
Frequency Ranges...............................................................................................40 • Caller I.D.
29 LX BT Specifications.....................................................................................41
Warranty Information........................................................................................42 • A2DP Audio Streaming
Optional Accessories..........................................................................................43
If You Need Service/Trademark Info......................................... Back Cover • Auto Phone Book Download

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 Installation Installation

Location Location
Plan location of transceiver and microphone
bracket before starting the installation.
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
ANT
COBRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
MADE IN CHINA

+POWER–

Select a location that is convenient for operation,

yet does not interfere with the driver or passenger. USB

The transceiver is usually mounted to the under-

side of the dash with the microphone bracket
beside it.

Mounting and Mounting and Connection

Connection 1  Hold the radio with the mounting bracket in
the exact desired location. If there is no inter-
Note ference, remove the bracket and use it as a
The transceiver is held in the template to mark the location for the mount-
universal mounting bracket by ing screws.
3 Connect the antenna cable plug to the recep-
two thumbscrews which allow
for adjustment at a convenient tacle marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.
angle.

The bracket includes two self-

tapping screws and star wash-
ers. The mounting must be
mechanically strong, conve-
niently located.

2 Drill the holes and secure the bracket.

continued

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 Installation Installation

Note
Before installing the CB radio, FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD

COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
ANT
EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
visually check the vehicle’s +POWER–

battery connection to deter-

mine which terminal, positive USB

or negative, is grounded (pos-

itive is the larger of the two)
to the engine block (or chas-
sis). A negatively grounded
vehicle has its negative lead 6 Plug power cable into back of unit marked
grounded to the chassis. “Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.

Note 7 Mount the microphone

Connecting to an accessory fuse bracket on either side
prevents the unit from being left of the unit (driver’s left)
on accidentally, and also per- using two screws sup-
mits operating the unit without plied. Bracket should be
running the engine. placed under the dash
so microphone is readily
Note 4 In a negative grounded vehicle, connect the accessible.
In positive ground vehicles the red lead of the DC power cord to an accessory
Note
red wire goes to the chassis and 12 volt fuse. NB/ANL

NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN

CH 9/
19
ANL
TX
If microphone is not
the black wire is connected to S/RF
RX MEM SCAN

connected, audioDIwill not

S/RF RF M

the ignition switch. 5 Connect the black lead to the negative side SWR
CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
CB /WX
ESC

of the vehicle. This is usually the chassis. Any

R
SWR /CAL +30dB

EN
U PU SH EN
TE
R
MEM WX !
be heard at speaker.
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR

Note convenient location with a good electrical CAL

contact (remove paint) may be used.

When connected to an acces-
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF
sory fuse, unit will self test
the emergency weather alert
automatically when ignition 8 Attach the microphone cable to receptacle on
is turned on. Turns itself on & off. front of unit and install unit in bracket securely.

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 Antennas Ignition Noise Interference

CB Antenna CB Antenna Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is

Since the maximum allowable power output of normally limited by the presence of electrical
the transmitter is limited by the FCC, the antenna noise. The primary source of noise in automo-
is critical in affecting transmission distance. Only a biles is from the alternator and ignition system.
properly matched antenna system will allow maxi- Typically, when signal level is adequate, the back-
Note ground noise does not present a serious problem.
mum power output. Cobra loaded type antenna
For optimum performance in models are highly recommended for most instal- Also, when extremely low level signals are being
passenger cars the ideal anten- lations. For models with Weather Feature (WX), received, the transceiver may be operated with
na location is on the center of a Dual Band (Center Load/Base Load) antenna the vehicle’s engine turned off. The unit requires
the roof. Second choice is on the is recommended. Consult your Cobra dealer for very little current and therefore will not signifi-
center of the trunk. further details, or call 773.889.3087 and speak to a cantly discharge the vehicle’s battery.
Cobra representative.
Note Even though the Cobra 29 LX BT has an auto-
Because many newer trucks matic noise limiter, in some installations ignition
feature fiberglass door skins, interference may be high enough to make good
ANT
the outside mirror must be communications impossible. Many possibilities
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD

COBRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.

MADE IN CHINA

+POWER–
grounded to the chassis via a exist and variations between vehicles require
ground strap, if the antenna is different solutions. Consult your Cobra dealer or
USB
mounted on the mirror bracket. a 2-way radio technician for help in locating the
source of a severe noise.
Note
3-way Combination Antennas 1 A standard antenna connector is provided

are also available which allow on the transceiver for easy connection.
operation of all three bands
(AM-FM & CB), using a single
Marine Installation
antenna. However, this type
of antenna usually results in The transceiver will not operate at maximum
less than normal transmit and efficiency in a boat without a ground plate,
receive range when compared (unless it has a steel hull). Before attempting
to a standard-type “Single installation , consult your dealer for information
Band” CB antenna. Call 773- regarding an adequate grounding system and
889-3087 for further informa- prevention of electrolysis between fittings in the
tion. hull and water.

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 Operation Operation

Turning On Turning On Setting Channel Selector Setting Channel

Make sure the power cord, antenna and micro- NB /ANL
Selector
phone are connected to their proper connectors NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX
ANL
before starting. S/ RF S/RF RF
RX
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
Note
NB/ANL
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
R

PU SH EN MEM WX !
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
2 3 CAL TX M
EN
U TE
R Press CB/WX to select CB or
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GA
S/RF S/RF RF
RX weather channel modes.
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
R

U SH EN ME
U P TE
EN R
M OFF MIN MIN
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

3 Select one of forty channels and adjust

OFF MIN
volume. The selected channel (1 through
40) will be indicated by the readout directly
above the channel selector knob
1
Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to
turn unit on and adjust to a normal listening
level.

NB /ANL
CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN 19
TX
ANL
RX MEM SCAN
S/ RF S/RF RF
SWR DIM
CB /WX
CAL 3 5 79 ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
R

U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

2 Press the CB/WX button to change modes.

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 Operation Operation

Calibrate For Calibrate for SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)

SWR (Standing SWR calibration is done to properly adjust the PUSH &
Wave Ratio) length of the antenna and to monitor the quality
of the coaxial cable and all RF connections. HOLD
This calibration is critical in order to achieve opti-
mum performance.
NB /ANL
Note
CH 9/
SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN 19 Calibration must be made in an
S/ RF
RF
RX MEM SCAN
open area (never in a garage).
CB /WX/ DIM

1 3 5 79
PA
ESC
Vehicle doors must be closed.
SIG +30dB
SWR /CAL MEM WX !
No one should be standing near
R

U SH EN
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL the antenna. (See your antenna
directions for more complete
3 Push and hold mic button. information).
NB /ANL
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN 19
TX
ANL
MEM SCAN
Note
S/ RF
RX
S/RF
SWR
RF
DIM The reading will be slightly
CB /WX

1
CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79 ESC higher on Channels 1 and 40
Select channel 20.SWR/CAL +30dB
NU
PU SH EN
TE compared to Channel 20.
E R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

4 While holding mic

button adjust the
SWR CAL knob so
the meter swings
to the CAL mark on
2 Press SWR/CAL button to select CAL. the meter (located
on the right).

continued

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 Operation Operation

Calibrate for Selecting A Channel Selecting A

SWR continued RX
Channel
F

3 5 79
SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM
U P TE
R

EN R
M
DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DEL
Note
When switched to SWR
mode the meter reading
MIN MIN MAX
should ideally be as far to the
left as possible. Anything over 5 Release the PTT button, press and release the
3 is not acceptable. A slight S/RF-SWR CAL button to the SWR position.
antenna height adjustment Then press the PTT button to read the SWR  nit should be in CB mode. Rotate channel
U
(higher or lower) may be reading. 1 selector clockwise or counter-clockwise to select
required. Repeat recalibration desired channel.
6 Repeat the same steps two through five on
steps.
Channel 1 and 40. This will check SWR for all S-Meter S-Meter
channels.
Swings proportionately to strength of incoming
signal when receiving.
To Receive To Receive
SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL

RX
S/RF RF

3 5 79
SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN
U P
R

EN
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE

1 The S/RF-SWR-CAL switch must be in the S/RF

1 Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise. setting to read the meter.
The RX icon will be displayed.

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 Operation Operation

To Transmit To Transmit Setting Dynamike® Setting ®

This controls the microphone sensitivity
NB /ANL
Dynamike
(outgoing audio level).
NB/ANL 1.5 2 3 CAL
SWR TX
ANL
Caution! S/ RF S/RF
RX
RF
SWR
Be sure the antenna is properly CAL 3 5 79
SIG 1 +30dB
connected to the radio before SWR/CAL M
R

U SH EN
U P TE
EN R
transmitting. Prolonged trans- VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
M

mitting without an antenna,

or a poorly matched antenna,
could cause damage to the
transmitter. OFF MIN

Be sure to read the F.C.C. Rules 1 Select desired channel.

and Regulations included with
this unit before transmitting. Transmit 3 Initially, set fully clockwise so that maximum

voice volume is available. Dynamike may
have to be reduced in some conditions.
PUSH &
HOLD Setting TalkBack Setting
This control is used to adjust the desired amount TalkBack
of modulation talk back is present at the speaker
during transmit.
At fully counter-clockwise position the CH
TalkBack
9/
SCAN
is Off. 19
MEM SCAN

DIM
CB /WX
ESC
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
R
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
2 Push and hold mic button to transmit.
 CAL

Transmitter is now activated. When transmit-

ting, hold the microphone two inches from
your mouth and speak in a clear, normal voice. MIN MAX OFF
Release to receive.

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 Operation Operation
Menu Mode Menu Mode Setting the Clock Setting the
Used to program special features. Menu/Enter Using the clock, alarm and countdown functions. Clock
Note
knob is used to move cursor to desired feature To set the clock, press Menu/Enter knob and
to program. select Set Clock. Note
Use Dim/Escape button to exit NB /ANL
CH 9/ Normal display will appear if
from any routine back to CB 2 3 SCAN
standby mode.
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
CAL TX SET CLOCK 19
clock has not yet been set.
MEM SCAN
S/ RF S/RF RF
RX ALARM CLOCK NoteDIM
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
SET COUNT DOWN CB /WX
Use Dim/Escape button to exit
ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
PU SH EN MEM WX !

M
EN
U
12:00R PM will appear in the display and the hours from any routine back to CB
TE

VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RFMenu/Enter

will flash. Rotate GAIN knob
DELTA T BACK to SWR standby mode.
TUNEclockwise CAL
Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to navigate
menu levels. select desired hour and press to set.
Note
The minutes will then flash. Rotate Menu/Enter knob The radio should be connected
OFF MIN
again to select
MIN
desired minutes
MAX
and press toOFFset. to a constant 12V source to
Once the minutes are set, AM or PM will then maintain the time when the
flash. Rotate Menu/Enter knob again to select AM radio is turned off.
or PM and press to set or scroll down to EXIT and
NB /ANL press to return to main menu.
CH 9/
2 3 SCAN
Press Menu/Enter knob to select feature to be
ANL
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 CAL TX SET AM-PM 19
MEM SCAN
programmed. S/ RF S/RF RF
RX 11:30 PM DIM
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
EXIT CB /WX
ESC
SIG 1 +30dB
NB /ANL NB/ANL
Level 1: SWR/CAL Level 2: NU
PU SH EN
TE
MEM WX !
CH 9/ E CH 9/ R
Setting the Alarm
M
Setting the
2 3 2 3 SCAN SCAN
SQKEY TONES
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
CAL TX ANL SET CLOCK CAL TX
VOLMEM SCAN
19
DYNAMIKE
19
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
MEM SCAN CAL
RX ALARM CLOCK RX WX ALERT
Alarm
S/ RF S/RF
S/RF
SWR
RF S/RF
SWR
CAL
RF
SET COUNT DOWN CB /WX/
PA
DIM
WX ALERT SCAN CB /WX/
PA
Your 29 LX can be utilized as an alarm clock.
DIM
CAL ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB SWR/CAL
U P
U SH EN
TE
SIG 1
MEM
3 5 79
+30dB
WX !
U P
U SH EN
TE
ESC
MEM WX ! To set the alarm, press Menu/Enter knob and
EN EN R
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
M
VOL
Level
SQ
R

3: DYNAMIKE
RF GAIN DELTA
NB /ANLTUNE
M
T BACKSWR RF GAIN
Level 4:
CAL DELTA TUNE T BACK select Set Alarm.
SWR
CAL
NB /ANL NB/ANL OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF CH 9/
CH 9/ 3 CH 9/
1.5 2 SCAN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
2 3 CAL TX WX AUTO
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
2 3
SCAN
CAL TX NB/ANL
SCAN
ANL
MEM SCAN
SWR
NW LIGHTING
19 CAL SCAN
TX
MEM SCAN
19
SET CLOCK 19

S/RF DISPLAY COLOR CONTRAST

RX RX MEM SCAN
S/ RF
OFF
S/RF
SWR
CAL
RF MIN
S/RF
OFF RF MINMIN

CAL BRIGHTNESS
SWR
MAX S/ RF OFFX/
S/RF
CB /W
PA
DIMMIN
RADIO
RF
ESC
MAX
CHECK
RX
OFF
CB /WX
DIM
ESC
ALARM CLOCK DIM
SWR
SET COUNT DOWN
3 5 79 3 5 79
SIG 1 1
SWR /CAL +30dB SWR/CAL
U SH EN
SIG
MEM WX !
+30dB
PU SH EN MEM WX ! CB /WX
U P TE U CALT E R
EN R EN 1 3 5 79 ESC
M M SIG +30dB
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE VOL SQ Level 5:
RFDYNAMIKE
GAIN SWR/CAL
DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK P USWR
U
S H EN
CAL
TE
MEM WX !
EN
NB/ANL

NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX SETTING SCAN

CH 9/
19
M RotateR Menu/Enter knob clockwise to select Set SWR
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK
S/RF
ANL

S/RF RF
RX
BLUETOOTH MEM SCAN
Alarm Time. Follow instructions above for settingCAL
DIM
OFF MIN SWR
CAL 3
OFF
5 79
MINMIN MAX
EXIT
OFF MIN
CB /WX
MAX
ESC
OFF
the alarm time and AM or PM.
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
PU SH EN MEM WX !
E NU TE
R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
16 OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF 17

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

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 Operation Operation
Setting the Once alarm settings are complete, rotate Menu/Enter Radio Check Mode Radio Check
/ANL Alarm continued knob clockwise to Set Snooze and press to select.
CH 9/
Allows testing of important radio functions. Mode
2 3 SCAN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
Note CAL TX EXIT 19 Test 1- Battery Level: Confirms that battery Note
ANL
/RF Default snooze time length RX MEM SCAN
SET SNOOZE voltage level is between 10.8 V to 15.8 V. If in that Press Dim/Escape button to
S/RF RF
SWR is 10 minutes. DIM range, it is “PASS”. Outside of that range, either return to CB standby mode.
CAL
1 3 5 79
ALARM LENGTH
CB /WX
ESC FAIL LOW” or “FAIL HIGH” will be displayed. Press
R/CAL Note
SIG +30dB
PU SH EN MEM WX ! If 10 seconds pass or if Enter
Press Dim/Escape button to EN
U T
Enter desired
ER
snooze time (from 1 to 60 minutes). Menu/Enter knob to advance to next test. button pressed, unit goes to
M
VOL SQ SWR 1
return toDYNAMIKE
CB standby mode. RF GAIN
Select Enter to exit, DELTA
return to TUNE
Set Snooze T
orBACK
Alarm CAL 2nd test.
Note Length. Select Alarm Length to set alarm duration
Default alarm length (from 10 to 300 seconds). Pressing Menu/Enter
is 60 seconds and is set in knob returns unit to exit, Set Snooze or Alarm
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF
10 second increments. Length. 2 3
Note
Setting the Setting the Count Down Timer Press Push-To-Talk within 10
Count Down To set the count down timer, press Menu/Enter seconds or unit will go to the
knob and select Set Count Down. Test 2- RF Power Output: Confirms 3.3 to 4 Watt
L Timer CH 9/ output level. Once Push-to-Talk button is pressed,
next test.
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX SET CLOCK SCAN 19 Note
ANL Note MEM SCAN
Pass or Fail will be displayed if level is outside limits. Press Dim/Escape button to
S/RF RF Press
RX
Dim/Escape button to SET ALARM DIM 1 return to CB standby mode. If
SWR
CAL
return to CB standby mode.
3 5 79
SET COUNT DOWN CB /WX
ESC 10 seconds pass or if Enter button
AL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE pressed, go to 3rd test.
M
EN Follow
R instructions in Setting the Clock section
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNEandT BACK SWR
(page 17) to set count down hour NB/ANL CAL NB/ANL
3 CH 9/ CH 9/
minutes. Once desired count down NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2
time is 3 CAL TX 2
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3
RF POWER OUTPUT
CAL TX SCAN
RF POWER
19
OUTPUT SCAN 19
ANL ANL
MEM SCAN MEM SCAN
selected, press Menu/Enter knobS/RFagainRF to set
S/RF
RX S/RF S/RF RF PASS
RX
FAILDIM DIM
SWR SWR CB /WX/ CB /WX/
and return to the standby menu. CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB
CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB
PA
ESC
PA
ESC
OFF MIN MIN MAX SWR/CAL
OFF
SWR/CAL
U P
U SH EN
TE
MEM WX !
EN
U P
U SH EN
TE
MEM WX ! Note
EN R R

Key Tones Key Tones Mode On and Off VOL Test 3- DYNAMIKE
Antenna Mismatch Warning: Press DELTA TUNE
M M
SQ DYNAMIKE VOL SQ RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
RF GAIN
CAL
Press
T BACKDim/Escape
SWR
CAL
button to
Mode Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise Push-to-Talk button to check antenna/radio for return to CB standby mode.
to Set Key Tones. Press Menu/Enter to set Key proper matching. If 10 seconds pass or if Enter
Note Tones On/Off. OFF MIN OFF
1 MINMIN MAX OFF MIN MAX button
OFF pressed, testing is
NB/ANL
Press Dim/Escape CH 9/
complete. Unit will return to
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
button to return to CB mode.CAL
ANL
TX SET KEY TONES 19 CB Standby mode.
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX
ON DIM
SWR NB/ANL NB/ANL
CAL 3 5 79
OFF CB /WX
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 ESC CAL 2 2 3 3 SCAN
CH 9/
SCAN
CH 9/
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
PU SH EN MEM WX ! ANL
TX NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL ANTENNA CAL TX ANTENNA
19 19

NU
Press
M
E Menu/Enter
R knob to select On/Off
TE
S/RF RF and SWR
S/RF
RX
S/RF S/RF RF PASS
RX MEM SCAN
FAILDIM MEM SCAN

DIM
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE CB /WX/ CB /WX/
exit to main menu. RF GAIN DELTASWR
TUNE
CAL
T BACK
SIG 1
CAL
3 5 79
+30dB
SWR
CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB
PA
ESC
PA
ESC
SWR/CAL SWR/CAL U SH EN MEM WX ! U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE U P TE
EN R EN R
M M
SWR SWR
18 VOL SQ DYNAMIKE VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK RF GAIN
CAL 19
DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

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 Operation Operation
Setting Display Setting Display Color Mode Setting Brightness Mode Setting
Color Mode 1 Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set Brightness Brightness
Mode
Note
If an attempt is made to
exceed the highest or lowest
Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to Select brightness levels, 1 error beep
Press Menu/Enter knob and scroll down to select Brightness. Press Menu/Enter knob to select Day- will be heard.
Display Color. Bright. Turn Menu/Enter clockwise to increase bright-
ness and turn counter-clockwise to decrease brightness. Note
NB/ANL
3 2CAL CH 9/ Exit will return to menu mode.
2 SCAN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
TX WX AUTO SCAN 19
ESC will exit and return to CB
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX DISPLAY COLOR DIM
Standby.
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
BRIGHTNESS CB /WX
ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
MEM WX !
EN
U PU SH EN
T ER Note
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
Press
M
and release Menu/Enter
RF GAIN
to set the Tcolor.
DELTA TUNE BACK SWR To set the day bright level, turn the Menu/Enter To select day or night levels,
CAL
knob clockwise to a desired setting and then press press and release Dim/Escape
3 Menu/Enter. To set the Night-Dim level, repeat button once levels are set.
instructions above then select Night-Dim.
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

TURN CH KNOB TO
SET LEVEL
Rotating Menu/Enter knob clockwise changes the Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine.
display color from green to blue to amber to red
then back to green. Turn NightWatch Illumination On-Off-Hi-Lo Turn
NB/ANL

Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 4 CAL TX SCAN

CH 9/ Press Menu/Enter knob and scroll down to select NightWatch
TURN CH KNOB TO 19
NW Lighting. Illumination
Select EXITANL
to return to MEM SCAN
RX
SET COLORNB /ANL
On/Off
S/RF S/RF RF
main menu. SWRPress Dim/Escape DIM CH 9/
CAL EXIT NB/ANL SWR 1.5 CB /WX 2
ESC
3 CAL TX NW LIGHTING SCAN 19
button to returnSIGto CB
1 mode.
3 5 79
+30dB ANL
SWR/CAL
U P
U SH EN
TE
MEM WX !
S/ RF S/RF
RX CONTRAST MEM SCAN
Note
EN R RF
DIM
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Press
M
Menu/Enter knob or escape
RF GAIN DELTA button
SWR
TUNE
CAL Tagain
BACK SWR RADIO CHECK CB /WX To select HI-LO-OFF, turn
3 CAL
5 79 ESC
SIG 1
to exit routine. SWR /CAL +30dB
U P
U SH EN
TE
MEM WX ! menu knob to select and press
M
EN R NW IS SET HI SWR and release Enter knob.
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK
HI-LO-OFF CAL
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine.

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

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 Operation Operation
Setting Setting Contrast Mode III. Successful pairing will be indicated by
Contrast Mode Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to a tone to confirm entry to Connected
mode. A pair record will also be established
select Set Contrast. Press Menu/Enter knob
Note for subsequent connections.
again and rotate clockwise to increase contrast, B. Subsequent pairings with a cell phone:
If an attempt is made to counter-clockwise to decrease contrast.
exceed the highest or lowest I. Follow any cell phone manufacturer
Press Menu/Enter knob to set contrast. instructions if needed, to enable the
contrast levels, 1 error beep
Bluetooth function.
will be heard. TURN CH KNOB TO II. Successful pairing will be indicated by a
SET CONTRAST tone to confirm entry to Connected mode.
Press Menu/Enter knob again to exit routine. To Answer Calls Note
1 Press and release the BT Button when the cell When cell phone calls are in
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® phone ring is heard through the 29 LX BT speaker. progress using the Bluetooth
Calls on a Bluetooth enabled cell phone can be Speak into the 29 LX BT microphone. The CB features, the CB functions of
Note 2
routed through the 29 LX BT speaker or external function of the unit and PTT Button will be the unit are disabled until the
When cell phone calls are in
speaker accessory. disabled while a call is in progress. phone call is put on hold (see
NB /ANL progress using the Bluetooth
features, the CB functions of the CH 9/ 3 Press and release of the BT Button to end the page 24).
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
ANLunit are disabled.
CAL TX
READY FOR 19
call. A tone will sound.
MEM SCAN
S/ RF S/RF RF
RX PAIRING DIM
To Initiate Calls Note
SWRNote PW 0000 CB /WX
1 Dial a number according to the cell phone manu- The external microphone (see
CAL ESC
WR /CAL DualSIG 1
Point 3 5 79
Bluetooth: +30dB
MEM WX !
facturer’s instructions. The key press and other accessories on page 35) can be
PU SH EN
Two cell phones can be pairedM E N U T ER tones will be heard through the 29 LX BT speaker. plugged into the rear of the
BT Button SWR 2
VOL and
SQ and used for team drivers.
DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL Press Send on the cell phone send key a few unit and clipped to a pocket or
seconds, you will hear the ring tone for the lapel for hands-free speech dur-
Note
number you dialed on the CB speaker. ing calls.
If no further pairing steps are To Pair with a Cell Phone Once connected, speak into the microphone.
taken, the unit will time-out
OFF MIN With 29 LX BT MINpower On,MAX
press and hold theOFF
BT 3 Press and release of the BT Button to end the When the microphone is
and return to Standby after call. A tone will sound.
Button for six seconds to enter Standby mode. A 4 plugged in, the main micro-
five minutes. During the pair-
tone will sound to confirm entry to Standby. Press and hold the BT Button for two seconds to phone will not pick up speech
ing process, press and
A. First time pairing with a cell phone: 5 redial a number. A tone will sound; and after a during calls but will be fully
release the BT Button to can- few seconds, you will hear the ring tone for the
cel the pairing process. I. A tone will sound to confirm Pairing mode. functional for CB operation.
number you dialed.
II. Follow the cell phone manufacturer’s
Note instruction to enable its Bluetooth To Enable or Disable Voice Dialing
For Text-to-Speech conversion, function and enter the PIN (Personal If the paired cell phone supports voice dialing,
an app should be downloaded Identification Number) 0000. press and release the BT Button twice to toggle
to your cell phone. between enabling and disabling this feature.

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 Operation Operation
Bluetooth® To Place a call on Hold Weather Alert Weather
continued
NB/ANL
The display will show:
What You Should Know About Weather
Information
CH 9/
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX
PRESS ENTER TO SCAN 19 Note
ANL If threatening weather is nearby, the National If you wish to receive a
If, while on hold the call is RX
GO TO CB MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
DIM Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert listing of NOAA ‘Weather Radio
dropped,SWR you will hear a sound CB /WX
CAL
1 3 5 79 ESC tone. This tone will be heard through the CB, Transmitter locations, contact
beep and the CB
SWR/CAL SIGradio will +30dB
MEM WX !
EN
U PU SH EN
TE even if the CB/WX Control is in the CB mode or your nearest National Weather
return to standby. M
R
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Press Enter knob. This
RF puts
GAIN theDELTA
call TUNE
on hold
T BACK SWR
CAL the unit is turned off. Service Office or write to:
allowing CB communication. This enables you to monitor CB frequencies and National Weather Service
still be warned by the National Weather Service (Attn: W/OM11) NOAA
A2DP Audio
OFF MIN
To Return to Phone Call
MIN MAX OFF Emergency Alert. When you hear the alert, press Silver Springs, MD 20910.
Streaming The display will show:
NB/ANL the CB/WX button in the WX mode. You will then
CH 9/ For ideal weather reception use
Allows for voice Caller ID, 3
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL TX
PRESS ENTER TO SCAN 19 be able to hear the Weather Warning Broadcast.
ANL
MEM SCAN
a dual band antenna (center
e-mails
S/RF and text
S/RF RF
messages to RX
RETURN TO CALL Your 29 LX BT has a special auto squelch circuit load/baseload).
DIM
be read through
SWR
CAL
the CB radio.
3 5 79
CB /WX
ESC
for weather transmission which disables your
SIG 1 +30dB
SWR/CAL
Note U SH EN MEM WX ! squelch control.
A thirdVOL
partySQapp download is Press
M
EN
U P
Menu
TE
R
Enter knob again. DELTA TUNE SWR
Weather
Channels
DYNAMIKE RF GAIN T BACK
required in order for this feature
CAL
Weather Alert Scan
to be functional. To Turn Bluetooth Off on the Radio: The unit will continually scan all 10 WX channels for What is Weather Radio?
Press Menu/Enter and select Bluetooth: 1050 Hz tone. If the tone is detected the unit will NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a
OFF
NB/ANL MIN MIN MAX OFF
2 3 SCAN
CH 9/ activate WX mode on the channel with the tone. service of the National Oceanic
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
CAL TX BLUETOOTH 19
Default state is Off. Go to Menu mode to choose and Atmospheric Administration
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX
EXIT DIM
On/Off (see page 22): (NOAA), of the U.S. Department
SWR CB /WX
CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB
NB/ANL ESC of Commerce. 380 NWR sta-
SWR/CAL U SH EN MEM WX ! CH 9/
EN
U P TE
R
SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX
SCAN 19 tions are in operation by the
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
RF
RF GAIN DELTA
S/RF TUNE
S/RF
T BACK SWR
CAL 163.275
MEM SCAN
U.S. Government in addition to
Press Menu/Enter again and select Bluetooth: CB /WX
DIM
several NWR stations that are
NB/ANL 3 5 79 ESC
SIG 1 +30dB
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3
SWR /CAL
SCAN
CH 9/ U P
U SH EN WX ! maintained by private interest
ANL
CAL TX BLUETOOTH ON 19
M
EN
TE
R
SWR groups. The capability is to sup-
S/RF OFF
S/RF RF
MIN RX
OFF
MIN MAX
VOL SQMEM SCAN
OFF
DYNAMIKE
Weather AutoRFScan
GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL
plement warnings by sirens and
SWR DIM
CAL 3 5 79
EXIT CB /WX
ESC If active while in CB mode, will determine if the by commercial radio and televi-
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
MEM WX !
E NU
PU SH EN
TE
R OFF MIN
present WX channel
MIN
isMAX
active. If the present
OFF
WX sion. The 10 National Weather
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Press and select Off.RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL channel is not active, will search for the strongest Channels provide full cover-
WX channel and auto change to that channel. age to keep you informed of
Default is off. Go to Menu mode to choose on/off weather conditions, 24 hours a
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF
(see page 22). day, 7 days a week.

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 Operation Operation
Weather Alert Setting Weather Alert Mode Software Version/Factory Settings Software
Displays current software version and returns Version/Factory
Mode Turns WX Alert On/Off. Default is Off.
unit to original factory settings. To view software
Press Menu/Enter knob to select Set WX Alert. Settings
If Weather is On, WX Alert Icon will be displayed. version, rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise to
Note
NB/ANL
NB /ANL
select Settings then Software Version.
CH 9/
SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
Press NB/ANL
Dim/Escape CAL TX WX ALERT IS OFF 19
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
CH 9/
ANL
buttonS/RF
to return to CB mode. MEM SCAN
ANL
CAL TX CONTRAST 19
S/RF
RF
RX
ON S/ RF DIM
RX
RADIO CHECK MEM SCAN
S/RF /W
RF
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
OFF CB
SWR
X
ESC SETTINGS CB /WX
DIM
SIG 1 +30dB CAL 3 5 79 ESC
SWR/CAL
PU SH EN MEM WX ! SIG 1 +30dB
NB /ANL
NU TE SWR /CAL U SH EN MEM WX !
E R U P TE CH 9/
M
SWR 2 3 EN R SCAN
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE Press Menu/Enter knob DELTA On/Off
RF GAINto select TUNE NB/ANL SWR 1.5
T and
BACK
VOLANL SQ
exitCAL
DYNAMIKE
CAL TX
M
SOFTWARE
RF GAIN
VER
DELTA TUNE T BACK
19
SWR
CAL
MEM SCAN
to main menu. S/ RF
RX
GO TO DEFAULT
Setting
S/RF RF
SWR DIM
CB /WX
Setting Weather Alert ScanSWR /CAL CAL
Weather Alert 3 5 79 ESC
SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
U P
OFF MIN
Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise
MIN
to MIN
MAX OFF
EN
TE

Scan OFF

WX Alert Scan. Press Menu/Enter knobVOL SQ

to select DYNAMIKE
M
To
R
restore default settings,
RF GAIN Press
MIN
Menu/Enter
DELTA TUNE
MAX
T BACK
OFF
SWR
CAL

Note On/Off. knob again. Rotate Menu/Enter knob clockwise

If an alert is detected the unit
NB/ANL NB /ANL
to select Settings then Go To Default.
CH 9/
WX mode on3 the CAL TX
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 SCAN CH 9/ Note
will activate
ANL WX SCN IS OFF OFF NB/ANL 1.519 2
SWR MIN 3 CAL TX SOFTWARE
MIN MAXVER SCAN
OFF 19
ANL
MEM SCAN Default display color is green.
channelS/RF
S/RF withRFthe alert. Use RX
ON S/ RF S/RF RF DIM
RX
GO TO DEFAULT MEM SCAN

DIM
Menu/Enter
SWR
CAL
knob to select
3 5 79
OFF NB /ANL
SWR
CAL ESC
CB /WX CB /WX
SIG 1 +30dB 3
SIG 1
5 79 ESC
On/Off and press
SWR/CAL to set. PU SH EN MEM SWR /CAL 2 3
+30dB
CAL TX N U P U S H E N T
MEM WX ! SCAN
CH 9/
NU
M
E
TE
R
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL E ER RESTORE DEFAULT 19
NoteVOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE TSQ
BACK SWR M
MEM SCAN SWR
Press Menu/Enter knob S/On/Off
to select RF VOL and
S/RF RF exit
DYNAMIKE
CAL RX
YES RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK CAL
Press Dim/Escape SWR DIM

button to return to CB mode.

to main menu. CAL
1 3 5 79
NO CB /WX
ESC
SWR /CAL SIG +30dB
U SH EN MEM WX !
Press U P Menu/Enter knob to restore default
Setting Weather Auto MAX
Scan M
EN
TE
R

Setting Weather
OFF MIN MIN
Press Menu/Enter knob and rotate clockwise to WX
VOL
OFF OFF
SQ MINDYNAMIKE settings. Choose MIN NORFtoGAIN
maintain present
MAX DELTA TUNE TOFF
BACK SWR
CAL

Auto Scan setting with no change.

Auto Scan. Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off.
NB/ANL
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
CH 9/

Press Dim/Escape
ANL
CAL TX AUTO SCN IS OFF
OFF MIN
19 MIN MAX OFF
MEM SCAN
S/RF
buttonS/RF
to return
RF to CB mode.
RX
ON DIM
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
OFF CB /WX
ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
U SH EN MEM
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
Press Menu/Enter knob to select On/Off and exitCAL
to main menu.

OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

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 Operation Operation
Program Memory Channels Program Memory
NB-ANL/OFF NB-ANL/OFF (Noise Blanker/Automatic Channels
(Noise Blanker / Noise Limiter) Button Set first channel. Press and hold Scan/MemScan
Note
Automatic Noise button. Memory icon will appear. Select second
The radio should be
channel, press and hold Scan/MemScan button
Limiter) Button again until Memory icon appears. Repeat above squelched before scan
NB/ANL
steps to enter up to 10 channels in memory. features are activated.
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX
SCAN
CH 9/
19
ANL
The RF noise blanker is very effec- S/ RF
RX MEM SCAN Note
S/RF RF
DIM
tive in reducing repetitive noises 5
NB/ANL CB /WX
ESC
Keying the microphone will
W
 hen switched to ANL
SIG 1
the3 Automatic
7 9 +30dB
Noise CH 9/
R

NB/ANL 2
1.5 MEM 3 SCAN
such as ignition interference. SWR /CAL
EN
U S H SWR
U PANL E N T E
WX ! CAL TX 19
stop the scan feature.
Limiter is activated.
VOL SQ
This helps
DYNAMIKE
reduce M noise
S/RF
S/RF RF
R
RF GAIN
RX
DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
MEM SCAN

created by the vehicle’s electronics. SWR

CAL
CAL
CB /WX
DIM
Note
3 5 79 ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
MEM
When switched to NB/ANL mode the RF Noise E NU
PU SH EN
TE
R
If more than 10 channels are
M
SWR
Blanker is also VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK attempted to be programmed,
OFF activated, MIN providing increased
CAL
MIN MAX OFF
noise filtration. 3 error beeps will be heard and
“Memory Full” will be displayed
When switched to OFF mode all noiseOFFfiltration MIN MIN MAX OFF
for 10 seconds or until any
will be turned off.
NB/ANL
button is pushed.
CH 9/

Setting
3 SCAN
Setting Delta Tune
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 CAL 19
ANL
TX
MEM SCAN
Note
RX

Delta Tune
S/RF S/RF RF
Rotate Delta Tune knob to the center position for SWR CB /WX
DIM To remove a channel from
3 5 79 CAL ESC
SIG 1
optimum tuning. +30dB
SWR/CAL
NU
PU SH EN
TE
MEM WX ! memory, go to the unwanted
E R
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
M
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
memory channel then press
and hold the scan button until
RF Gain Control RF Gain Control the MEM icon turns off.
1 Pressing the Scan/Memory Scan button
The RF Gain is used to optimize reception
OFF in MIN
toggles from
MIN
OffMAX
to Scan All Channels
OFF
to Note
strong or weak signal areas. Memory Channel Only Scan and back to Off. If in WX mode the unit will
NB /ANL
CH 9/
scan Weather channels.
Note NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
2 3 CAL TX
SCAN 19

RX MEM SCAN
The RF Gain is used to optimize S/ RF S/RF
SWR
RF
DIM
CB /WX
reception in weak signal areas. SWR/CAL
CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB
MEM WX !
ESC
U SH EN
U P TE
EN R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

Rotate the RF Gain knob counterclockwise to

reduce gain in strong signal areas. In weak 2 Press Dim/Escape button to end Scan and
signal areas turn clockwise toOFF
increase gain.
MIN returnMINto CB mode.
MAX OFF

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 Operation Operation

Scan CB Scan CB Channels Setting Squelch Setting Squelch

Channels To scan all 40 CB channels, the unit must be Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals.
squelched. Press and release Scan/Mem Scan Gate closed
NB/ANL
button once. NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL TX
ANL
S/RF
RX STRONG SIGNALS
S/RF RF
SWR
CAL 3 5 79
NB/ANL SIG 1 +30dB
R
SWR/CAL U SH EN ME
CH 9/ U P TE
2 3 SCAN EN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 CAL
CB SCAN R

G AT E C L O S E D
TX 19 M
MEDIUM SIGNALS
ANL VOL SQ DYNAMIKE
MEM SCAN
S/RF S/RF RF
RX 27.405 DIM
SWR CB /WX
CAL 3 5 79 ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB OFF MIN WEAK SIGNALS
U PU SH EN
TE
EN R
VOL Scan
SQ Memory
DYNAMIKE
M
Scan Memory Channels
RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
Channels To scan memory channels, press and release 1 Full clockwise rotation closes the gate NOISE
Scan/Mem Scan button twice. allowing only very strong signals to enter.
OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF
NB/ANL
CH 9/
2 3 SCAN
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL
CAL TX CB MEM SCAN 19
MEM SCAN Gate open
S/RF S/RF RF
RX 27.405 DIM
SWR CB /WX
CAL 3 5 79 ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB STRONG SIGNALS
MEM
R

PU SH EN
E NU TE
R
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
Dimmer Control Dimmer Control CAL
MEDIUM SIGNALS

NB /ANL
CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 CAL SCAN 19
TX
ANL WEAK SIGNALS
OFF
S/ RF
MIN RX MIN MAX MEM SCAN OFF
S/RF RF
SWR DIM
CB /WX
CAL 3 5 79 ESC
SWR /CAL SIG 1 +30dB
PU SH EN MEM WX !
E NU TE
R
2 Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate” NOISE
M
VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
1
Press CAL
Dim/Esc button to toggle between day allowing all signals in.

OPEN
and night settings.

G AT E
OFF MIN
See setting
MIN
instructions
MAX
on page
OFF
21.

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 Operation Operation
Setting Squelch External Speaker
External Speaker
Continued The external speaker jack is used for remote
receiver monitoring. Note
Gate set to Desired
The external speaker should
Squelch Setting (DSS)
have 8-ohm impedance and
R
BO3K229LTD
ANT
BRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP. be rated to handle at least
IN CHINA
STRONG SIGNALS +POWER– 4.0 watts. When the external
speaker is plugged in, the inter-
Connect an externalUSB
speaker to the external nal speaker is automatically
MEDIUM SIGNALS
speaker jack on the rear panel. disconnected.

WEAK SIGNALS 3
External Push-to-Talk Jack Note
To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS),
The external push-to-talk jack is used for remote Cobra external speakers are
turn the Squelch control counterclockwise
G AT E

transmit function with optional PTT (see accessory rated at 10 watts.

until you hear noise. Now turn the control
NOISE
clockwise just until the noise stops. This is the page 44) and when the external microphone is
connected. Note
DSS setting.
BO3K229LTD
ANT USB Output:
BRA EXT
This jack is used to MICorEXT. PTT EXT.S
charge
IN CHINA
BO3K229LTD
ANT
S/RF Meter S/RF Meter BRA
IN CHINA
EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–
power most 5 Volt USB devices.+POWER–
This meter swings proportionately to the RF
output (outgoing signal) while transmitting. Connect an external push-to-talk to the external
push-to-talk jack on USB
the rear panel.
USB
External Microphone Jack
The external microphone jack is used to connect
the supplied external microphone for phone use
R
only. When the external PTT (above) is connected,
the external microphone can be used for both CB
and phone voice transmissions.`

BO3K229LTD
ANT
BRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
IN CHINA

+POWER–
1  The S/RF-SWR-CAL button must be in the
S/RF mode. Connect the externalUSBmicrophone (included) to
the external microphone jack on the rear panel.

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 Home And Office Set-Up Temporary Mobile Set-Up

Base Station Base Station Operation

Operation (From 120V AC House Current)
(From 120V AC
FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
ANT
To operate your transceiver from home or office COBRA
MADE IN CHINA
EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
+POWER–
House Current) you will need a 13.2 volt DC Power Pack rated at
a minimum of 2 amps, and a properly installed USB
base station antenna.

2 Plug power cable into back of unit marked

+ — “Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.
Warning!
3 Connect properly installed and matched base
Do not attempt to operate this
transceiver by connecting it station antenna.
directly to 120V AC.
Temporary Mobile Operation Temporary
Note For temporary mobile operation you may want Mobile Set-Up
For further information call to purchase an optional cigarette lighter adapter
Cobra Customer Service from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a
1.773.889.3087. magnetic mount antenna allow you to quickly
“install” your transceiver for temporary use.

FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
ANT
COBRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
MADE IN CHINA

1 Simply connect the red (+) and black (-)

 
+POWER–

leads of the transceiver to the corresponding USB

terminals of the power pack.

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 How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You

• Warn of traffic problems The FCC gives these examples of permitted and
• Provide weather and road data prohibited messages for channel 9. These are
• Provide help in event of an emergency only guidelines and not all-inclusive:
• Provide direct contact with home or office
• Assist police by reporting erratic drivers
• Get “local information” to find destination Permitted Example Message
• Communicate with family and friends Yes “Tornado sighted six miles north
• Suggest spots to eat and sleep of town.”
• Keep you alert while traveling
No “Post number 10.
A Few Rules A Few Rules You Should Know No tornado sighted.”
You Should A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes
with another station. A one minute break is Yes “Out of gas on I-95 at mile
Know required to let others use the channel. marker 211.”
B. You cannot blast others off the air by use of No “Out of gas in my driveway.”
illegally amplified transmitters or illegally
high antennas. Yes “Four car accident on I-94 at
C. You cannot use CB to promote illegal activities. Exit 11. Send police and
D. Profanity is not allowed. ambulance.”
E. You may not transmit music with a CB. No “Traffic moving smoothly on I-94.”
F. Selling of merchandise and/or services is
prohibited. Yes “Weather Bureau has issued
thunderstorm warning.
Channel 9 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies Bring sailboat into port.”
Emergency Be sure antenna is properly connected. No “Attention motorists.
Messages 2. CB Distress Data Weather Bureau advises snow
When transmitting an emergency, you should tomorrow will accumulate
request a “REACT BASE” and provide the CB 4 to 6 inches.”
distress data (called CLIP):
Note
Yes “Fire in building at 539 Main,
If no response on channel 9, C all Sign Identify yourself.
L ocation Be exact. Evanston.”
try channels 19 or 14.
I njuries Number. Type. Trapped? No “Halloween patrol number 3.
P roblem Give details and help needed. All quiet.”
Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist.

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 How Your CB Can Serve You

Code Meaning
CB 10-Codes 10-29 Time is up for contact
Citizen Bands have adopted the “10-CODES” for 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules
standard questions and answers. These codes 10-33 Emergency traffic
provide quick and easy communication, especially 10-34 Trouble at this station
in noisy areas. Following are some of the more 10-35 Confidential information
common codes and meanings:
10-36 Correct time is
Code Meaning 10-37 Wrecker needed at
10-1 Receiving poorly 10-38 Ambulance needed
10-2 Receiving well 10-39 Message delivered
10-3 Stop transmitting 10-41 Turn to channel
10-4 OK, message received 10-42 Traffic accident at
10-5 Relay message 10-43 Traffic tie up at
10-6 Busy, stand by 10-44 Have a message for
10-7 Out of service, leaving 10-45 All units within range please report
10-8 In service, subject to call 10-50 Break channel
10-9 Repeat message 10-60 What is next message number?
10-10 Transmission completed standing by 10-62 Unable to copy. Use phone
10-11 Talking too rapidly 10-63 Net directed to
10-12 Visitors present 10-64 Net clear
10-13 Advise weather/roads 10-65 Awaiting your next message/assignment
10-16 Make pick up at 10-67 All units comply
10-17 Urgent business 10-70 Fire at
10-18 Anything for us?
10-71 Proceed, transmission in sequence
10-19 Return to base
10-77 Negative contact
10-20 My location is
10-81 Reserve hotel room for
10-21 Call by phone
10-22 Report in person to 10-82 Reserve room for
10-23 Stand by 10-85 My address is
10-24 Completed last assignment 10-91 Talk closer to mic
10-25 Can you contact 10-93 Check my frequency on this channel
10-26 Disregard last info 10-94 Give me a long count
10-27 Moving to channel 10-99 Mission completed, all units secure
10-28 Identify your station 10-200 Police needed at

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 Frequency Ranges 29 LX BT Specifications

GENERAL
CHANNELS CB - 40 CH
The Cobra 29 LX BT transceiver represents one of the FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
most ad­vanced AM two-way radios used as a Class WX - 162.400 TO 162.775 MHZ
FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 %
D station in the Citizens Radio Service. This unit fea- FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER
tures advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry pro- OPERATING TEMPERATURE
RANGE -30° C TO + 50° C
viding complete cov­er­age of all 40 CB chan­nels. MICROPHONE Plug-in Electret
INPUT VOLTAGE 13.2VDC nom. (positive or negative ground)
Channel Channel Current Drain Transmit: AM full mod., 1.5A (maximum)
Receive: Squelched, 0.3A;
CB Freq. CB Freq. WX Freq. full audio output, 1.2A (nominal)
Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Size ...............................................................8-5/8” D x 7-9/32” W x 2-13/63” H
Weight...........................................................4 lbs.
Antenna Connector..................................UHF; SO-239
1 26.965 21 27.215 1 162.550 Meter..............................................................Indicates relative
2 26.975 22 27.225 2 162.400

power output received
signal strength, and vswr
3 26.985 23 27.255 3 162.475
TRANSMITTER
4 27.005 24 27.235 4 162.425 Power Output.............................................4 watts
5 27.015 25 27.245 5 162.450 Modulation..................................................AM (Amplitude Modulation)
Frequency Response................................300 to 3000 Hz
6 162.500 Output Impedance...................................50 ohms, unbalanced
6 27.025 26 27.265 7 162.525
RECEIVER
7 27.035 27 27.275 8 161.650 Sensitivity.....................................................Less than 1 µV for 10 dB (S+N) /N
8 27.055 28 27.285 9 161.775 Selectivity.....................................................6 dB @ 7 KHz, 60 dB @ 10KHz
Image Rejection.........................................80 dB, typical
9 27.065 29 27.295 10 163.275 Adjacent-Channel Rejection.................60 dB, typical
IF Frequencies............................................Double Conversion: 1st: 10.695 MHz
10 27.075 30 27.305 2nd: 455 KHz
Automatic Gain Control (AGC).............Less than 10 dB change in audio
output for inputs from 10 to 50,000
11 27.085 31 27.315 microvolts
12 27.105 32 27.325 RF Gain range.............................................40 db
Noise Blanker..............................................RF type
13 27.115 33 27.335 Squelch.........................................................Adjustable; threshold less than 1µV
14 27.125 34 27.345 Audio Output Power................................4 watts
Frequency Response................................300 to 3000 Hz
15 27.135 35 27.355 Distortion.....................................................Less than 7% @3 watts @ 1000 Hz
Built-in Speaker..........................................8 ohms, 5w
External Speaker (Not supplied)............ 8 ohms; disables internal speaker
16 27.155 36 27.365 when connected
17 27.165 37 27.375 PA SYSTEM
18 27.175 38 27.385 Power Output.............................................4 watts into external speaker
External Speaker for PA..........................8 ohms 4 Watts min.
19 27.185 39 27.395 (Not Supplied)............................................the PA speaker also monitors the
20 27.205 40 27.405 receiver; separate jack provided
(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)

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 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.
This war­ran­ty may be enforced by the first consumer
pur­chas­er, pro­vid­ed that the product is utilized within
the U.S.A.
Replacement DC Power Cord Replacement Mounting Replacement Thumb Screws
Bracket For in vehicle use
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, For in vehicle use
de­fec­tive CB radios, products or com­po­nent parts upon 426-002-N-001 For in vehicle use 634-081-9-001
de­liv­ery to the Cobra factory Service Department, ac­com­ 251-353-9-001
pa­nied by proof of the date of first consumer pur­chase, Cobra Electronics
such as a du­pli­cat­ed copy of a sales receipt. Corporation
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship 6500 West Cortland Street
the product for warranty service, but the return charges Chicago, Illinois 60707
will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or www.cobra.com
replaced under warranty.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any

product dam­aged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or Replacement Microphone 21” Base Loaded Magnet 38” Base Loaded Magnet
abuse of the product or as a result of un­au­tho­rized altera- Bracket Mount Antenna Mount Antenna
tions or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered, For in vehicle use
HG A1000 HG A1500
defaced or re­moved; 4) if the owner of the product resides 741-080-9-001
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, con­se­quen­
tial or oth­er dam­ag­es; including, without lim­i­ta­tion,
damages re­sult­ing from loss of use or cost of in­stal­la­tion.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the ex­clu­sion
or limitation of incidental or con­se­quen­tial dam­ag­es, so Dynamic External Noise Canceling Noise Canceling
the above lim­i­ta­tions may not apply to you. Speaker External Speaker With Talk Back
External Speaker
HG S100 HG S300 HG S500

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 29 LX BT The CB Story
Operating Instructions for your
If You Think You Need Service The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave
broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands,
and was established by law in 1949. The Class D
For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist
you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products.
Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio 2
two-way communications service was opened in
1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band
with Wireless Technology 1
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(773) 889-3087 and Class C remote control frequencies.)

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number
8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time.
NB/ANL

S/RF
NB/ANL SWR 1.5
ANL

S/RF RF
2 3 CAL TX
RX
SCAN
MEM SCAN
CH 9/
19
FCC Regulations
FCC regulations permit only “transmissions”
SWR DIM
CB/WX
CAL

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at
3 5 79 ESC
SWR/CAL SIG 1 +30dB
R

U SH EN MEM WX !
U P TE
EN R
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VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL

www.cobra.com or by e-mail to [email protected] OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

(one party to another) rather than “broadcasts”
(to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not
allowed on CB Channels because that is “broad-
If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087 casting.”
3
“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.” cb tranceiver FCC Warnings
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow- All transmitter adjustments other than those
ing in order to have the product serviced and returned. 4 supplied by the manufacturer as front panel
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction operating controls, must be made by, or under
or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned. the supervision of, the holder of an FCC-issued
5 General Radio-Telephone Operator’s License.
2. Send the entire product.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name Replacement or substitution of transistors, regu-
and address of where the unit is to be returned. lar diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with
4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. parts other than those recommended by Cobra,
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First may cause violation of the technical regulations
Class Mail: to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 6 29 LX BT of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type
W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. Operating Instructions for your
Cobra 29 LX BT CB Radio
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
with Wireless Technology
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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 contacting us for You should read and understand Part 95 (included
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations,
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for before operating your Cobra radio, even though
assistance. U.S. Patent No. 8078120, D625279, D630202, D630625 U.S. Patent No. 8078120, 625279, 630202, 630625 the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an oper-
©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China ator’s license.
Trademark Info
Part No. 480-759-P Version A

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Cobra®, Dynamike®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered
What’s Included with Your 29 LX BT
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
7 1. CB transceiver 5. External Microphone
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. 2. Microphone 6. Operating Manual
©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Printed in China 3 Transceiver bracket 7. DC power cord
Part No. 480-759-P Version H
4. Microphone bracket 8. FCC rules (not shown)

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

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 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Optional Accessories
Front Side
1. 6-Pin Microphone Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 29 LX BT
Connector
CB Radio with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.
2. Power On/Off, Volume Main Icons
Properly used, this Cobra product will give you Cobra Customer Service
3. Squelch 19 many years of reliable service. Live operators are available
4. Dynamike M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central
5. Menu/Enter/Channel
Intro
Customer Support
Operation Customer Warranty
Time at: 773-889-3087
Selector Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with the External Push-to-Talk Assembly
6. RF Gain Automated Technical For in vehicle use
product or not understand its many features,
7. Delta Tune Assistance available 24 hours a CA MS4 PTT
please refer to this owner’s manual. If , after
Installation
Customer
day, seven days a week. E-mail
8. Talk Back Control referring to the manual, you still need help,
Assistance

questions to: productinfo@

9. SWR Calibration
Secondary Icons
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. Ordering From U.S.A.
cobra.com Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
10. Dim/Escape Button 17 NOTE
16 15 14 12 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
For Credit Card Orders
11. Channel 9/Channel 19 Cobra on the World Wide Web: Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m.
11
NB /ANL

is subject to the following two (2) conditions:

CH 9/
NB/ANL SWR 1.5 2 3 SCAN
Notice Caution Warning
to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
CAL

Button TX 19
ANL
RX MEM SCAN
Frequently Asked Questions
10
S/ RF

18 13 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

S/RF RF
SWR DIM
CB/ WX

12. Scan/Memory Scan SWR /CAL

CAL
SIG 1
3 5 79
+30dB
MEM WX !
ESC
(FAQ) can be found on-line at: Make Check or Money Order Payable To
2. This device must accept any interference received,
PU SH EN
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Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,

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13. CB/WX Weather Button

VOL SQ DYNAMIKE RF GAIN DELTA TUNE T BACK SWR
CAL
www.cobra.com
including interference that may cause undesired operation. 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
14. LCD Display OFF MIN MIN MAX OFF

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv inter- To Order Online
1 2 5 6 7 8 Please visit our website: www.cobra.com
15. RX (Receive)/TX (Transmit), 4 ference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equip-
Indicators ment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to
3 9
16. Signal Strength Meter operate the equipment.
17. NB/ANL Button
18. S/RF SWR CAL Button
19. 1Microphone
Back Side
24 20 21
20. External Push-To-Talk Jack
21. External Speaker Jack FCC ID:BBO3K229LTD
ANT
COBRA EXT MIC EXT. PTT EXT.SP.
MADE IN CHINA

22 Antenna Connector +POWER–

23. Power Jack

USB
24. External Microphone Jack 22 23
25
25. USB Connector

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