20 XTR MANUAL.qxd 4/17/03 4:56 PM Page 1 Accessory Order Form Item # Description Replacement Mounting Bracket Replacement Thumb Screws Replacement Microphone Bracket 4 Pin Premium NoiseCancelling Microphone 4 Pin Premium NoiseCancelling Microphone Wood Grain 5 Pin Premium NoiseCancelling Microphone Replacement Dynamic Microphone 4 Pin Power Microphone Noise Canceling Microphone Dynamic External Speaker Noise Canceling External Speaker Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling Total 20 XTR Cost Ea. Qty. Amount The Citizens Band Story FCC Information The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established by law in 1949. The Class D two-way communications service was opened in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies.) The Cobra® line of quality products also includes: · · · · · · · · · CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS (Global Positioning System) HighGearTM Accessories Power Inverters VHF Marine Radios 251-199-9-001 634-081-9-001 741-080-9-001 HG M84 HG M84W Operating Instructions for your 2 20 XTR Street Communicator 3 1 FCC Regulations FCC regulations permit only "transmissions" (one-party to another) rather than" broadcast" (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB channels because that is "broadcasting". HG M85 HG M73 HG M75 HG M77 HG S100 HG S300 HG S500 FCC Warnings All transmitter adjustments other than those supplied by the manufacturer as front panel operating controls, must be made by, or under the supervision of, the holder of an FCC-issued general Radio-Telephone Operator's License. Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra, may cause violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules. You should read and understand Part 95 (included with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, before operating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an operator's license. CB Tranceiver Shipping & Handling* Amount of Order $10.00 or less $10.01-$25.00 $25.01-$50.00 $50.01-$90.00 $90.01-$130.00 $130.01-$200.00 $200.01 plus Shipping/ Handling $3.00 $5.50 $7.50 $10.50 $13.50 $16.50 10% of purchase Tax Table Ohio,Wisconsin residents add 5% Indiana, Michigan residents add 6 % Illinois residents add 8.75% California residents add 7.25% 4 Please print clearly *For AK,HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or $10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day.Excludes weekend and holiday shipments. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in the U.S. Prices subject to change without notice. Name___________________________________________________ Address (No P.O. Box)_____________________________________ City____________________________________State____________ Zip_____________Telephone (____)__________________________ Credit Card No._________________________Exp. Date_________ Customer Signature__________________________________ Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover ©2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed in China Part No. 480-079-P What's included with your CB Radio: Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra® Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA 7 1. 2. 3. 4. CB Transceiver Microphone Transceiver Bracket Microphone Bracket 5. Operating Manual (not pictured) 6. FCC Rules (not pictured) 7. Illuminated Antenna 26 A1 20 XTR MANUAL.qxd 4/17/03 4:56 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front Side 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Microphone Connector. Off/On/Volume. Squelch. Channel 9/NOR CB/PA Channel Selector Button. LED Channel Display. S/RF Power Meter. TX Indicator LED. Our Thanks to You Customer Assistance Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 20 XTR Radio Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Accessories Optional Accessories 10 Customer Assistance 4 5 98 7 6 In this user's manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your radio. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra® Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: Customer Assistance You can find accessories at your local Cobra® dealer, or in the U.S.A. you can order directly from Cobra®. Dynamic External Speaker HG S100 Noise Canceling External Speaker HG S300 Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For credit card orders Complete and mail this order form to: Cobra® Electronics Attn: Accessories Department 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 USA. Or fax the completed form to us at 773-622-2269. 10. Microphone For Assistance In the U.S.A. 1 2 3 Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone). Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line:Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). Back Side 11. Antenna Connector 12. Public Address 13. Power Cord 14. External Speaker Connector 12 14 Noise Canceling With Talk Back External Speaker HG S500 PA ANT EXT You may also order by phone by calling 773-889-3087 (press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. To order online please visit our website: www.cobra.com 13.8V DC 11 13 For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. Contact Your Local Dealer A2 A3 25 20 XTR MANUAL.qxd 4/17/03 4:56 PM Page 1 Table of Contents Features Contents The CB Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1 FCC Information/Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installation/Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Mounting/Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Turning on Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Microphone Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Channel 9/NOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 CB/PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 TX Indicator LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Real Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Temporary Mobile Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Operation to Receive/Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Replacement Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rules You Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Channel 9 Emergency Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 CB Distress Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 CB 10-Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Frequency Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Features of This Product · · · · · · · · · Antenna Included Antenna Illuminates When PTT Is Pressed 40 CB Radio Channels Instant Channel 9/NOR PA System Compact Size Dynamic Microphone 9 Foot Mic Cord Front Panel Microphone Connector 1 20 XTR MANUAL.qxd 4/17/03 4:56 PM Page 2 Installation Operation Mounting and Connections Note The transceiver is held in the universal mounting bracket by two thumb screws, permitting adjustment at the most convenient angle. A universal mounting bracket is supplied along with self tapping screws and star washers. Installation Mounting and Connections Select a location for the transceiver and microphone bracket that is convenient for operation. In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted to the underneath of the dash panel, with the microphone bracket beside it. Hold the radio with mounting bracket in the exact location desired. Remove the mounting bracket and use it as a template to mark the location for the mounting screws. Connect the red lead of DC power cord to an accessory 12 volt fuse. Connect the black lead to the negative side of the automobile. This is usually the chassis. Any convenient location with good electrical contact (remove paint) may be used. Mounting and Connections Note Before installing the CB radio, visually check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal, positive or negative (positive is the larger of the two) is grounded to the engine block (or chassis). CB Tranceiver CB Transceiver Drill necessary holes and secure mounting bracket in location. Connect the antenna cable plug to the receptacle marked "ANT" on the back of the unit. Mount the microphone bracket on right side of the transceiver or near it using two screws supplied. When mounting in an automobile, place the bracket under the dash so the microphone is readily accessible. Attach the 4-pin microphone cable to receptacle on front of unit and install unit in bracket securely. PA ANT EXT 13.8V DC 2 3 20 XTR MANUAL.qxd 4/17/03 4:56 PM Page 4 Installation CB Antenna Installation CB Antenna Do not remove foil covering from bottom of magnetic base. The foil protects the car finish. Installation Warning Warning: This product is intended for off road use. Please check the laws and regulations in your state, county and/or municipality regarding installation and use of this product. The manufacturer makes no claims as to the edequacy of use and assumes no liability for any improper use or installation. Installation and use are solely the responsibility of the purchaser. Note Mobile installations (cars, trucks, boats, etc) should be made only with a non-directional antenna system. A standard antenna connector (Type SO-239) is provided on the Connector Box for easy connection to a standard PL-259 cable termination. Installation Instructions This magnetic mount antenna has been tested to withstand normal high speed driving. The magnet will hold securely under the following conditions. Always make sure the antenna base is on a clean, flat, painted or unpainted surface. The magnetic base will not hold on non-metallic or aluminum surfaces. Periodically clean all parts of antenna to maintain maximum performance. Clean dust and dirt away from area where antenna will be placed. Place antenna on vehicle, roof, trunk lid, or any flat surface. For best results centrally locate. Run coax cable thru to inside of vehicle routed in a manner where it will not interfere with the driver or controls and connect to the antenna connector of the radio. 4 5 20 XTR MANUAL.qxd 4/17/03 4:56 PM Page 6 Operation Turning on Your Radio Turning on Turn volume control clockwise to turn power on and set the desired listening volume. Operation Squelch This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal. Adjust until the receiver noise disappears. This will require the incoming signal to be slightly stronger than average receiver noise. Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold lev ...