Cobra 38wxst Handheld Tranciever Manual

Operation Operation
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Note
The 10 National Weather
Channels include 7 NOAA 
and 3 Canadian channels.
These channels provide 
full coverage to keep you 
informed of  weather 
conditions, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
For a list of weather 
frequencies see specifications
in the Frequency Ranges 
section on page 36.
Note
Your HH 38 WX ST has a 
special auto squelch circuit
for weather transmission
which disables your squelch
control.
14To return to normal CB operation,push and
releasethe       CB/WX key...

Power Saver (HI/LOW)
Reduces transmit power output to 1 watt to
extend battery life.
Operation Operation
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Power Saver
(HI/LOW)
Note
The low power setting cuts 
the transmitting range in 
half, but the receiving range 
is not affected.ScanFunc
CH9/19 LockCB/WXDW
Pwr Saver
PUSH &
RELEASE
SAVEWX
SCANDWFUNC
40SIGNAL PWR SAVE
Push and releasethe       key.
The PWR Save icon will appear and the
FUNCTION icon will disappear.
To exit Power Saver (HI/LOW) mode:
Push and releaseFUNCTION key.
FUNCTION icon will...

Operation
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Battery Capacity
LevelBattery Capacity Level
To monitor the remaining power level of the 
HH 38 WX ST battery: check battery icon bands.
Note
Battery life is approximately 
20 hours under normal use 
conditions.
Operation
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Scan
DW
Func
CH9/19BAT
HI/LO
Lock
CB/WX
PWR SAVEWX
SCANDWFUNC
SIGNAL 
flashing 
icon
BATTERY icon will flash if batteries are low.
Replace batteries as soon as possible.
Note
SoundTracker® gives you 
clearer, cleaner reception to
improve CB communications
while on the...

Operation Operation
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Activating
SoundTracker®
Note
This engages the
SoundTracker® system and
reduces the noise level.
Activating SoundTracker®
ScanFunc
CH9/19DW
LockCB/WX Pwr Saver
PUSH &
RELEASE
PWR SAVEWX
SCANDWFUNC
40SIGNAL 
Push and releasethe     ST key.1
The          SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear.
FUNC
40SIGNAL
Selectany unused channel on your CB.
Testing
SoundTracker®Testing SoundTracker®
1
Fully       counterclockwiseopens the “gate” and
all signals enter. Turn the knob until it stops.2
PWR...

Turnthe volume up louder than your normal
listening level.
Operation
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Operation
22
3
Squelch Volume
Off
Push and releasethe     ST key.
The         SOUNDTRACKER icon will appear.
*Notice the significant reduction in noise.
4
ScanFunc
CH9/19DW
LockCB/WX Pwr Saver
PUSH &
RELEASE
PWR SAVEWX
SCANDWFUNC
40SIGNAL 
Note
At times you may experience 
different levels of noise 
reduction. Different terrains 
and environments will effect 
the SoundTracker® System’s
performance.
To disengage SoundTracker® push and...

Operation Operation
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Note
PTT , LIGHT, VOLUME,
SQUELCH and LOCK functions
are still operational while the
LOCK function is activated.
Lock Key
Purpose is to lock most functions to avoid
accidental actuation.
Lock Key
Scan
DW
Func
CH9/19BAT
HI/LO
Lock
CB/WX
PUSH &
HOLD
PWR SAVEWX
SCANDWFUNC
40SIGNAL
To  lock,push and hold the      LOCK key for two
seconds. The        LOCK icon will appear.
To unlock,push and holdLOCK key for 2 
seconds again.1
Note
Due to the characteristics of 
CB transmissions, it...

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Note
If you wish to receive a listing of
NOAA Weather Radio
Transmitter locations, contact
your nearest National Weather
Service Office,
or write to:
National Weather Service 
(Attn: W/OM11), NOAA
Silver Spring, MD 20910
For a list of weather frequencies
see specifications in the
Frequency Ranges section on
page 36.
Weather Channel Messages
Local weather reports are provided by NOAA
(National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration)
24 hours a day, 7...

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The FCC gives these examples of permitted and
prohibited messages for channel 9. These are
only guidelines and not all-inclusive:
Permitted      Example Message
Yes“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 at 
Exit 11. Send police and 
ambulance.”
No “Traffic moving smoothly on I-94.”
Yes“Weather...

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Code Meaning   
10-29 Time is up for contact
10-30  Does not conform to FCC rules
10-33      Emergency traffic   
10-34 Trouble at this station
10-35      Confidential information
10-36      Correct time is
10-37      Wrecker needed at
10-38      Ambulance needed
10-39      Message delivered
10-41      Turn to channel
10-42      Traffic accident at
10-43      Traffic tie up at
10-44      Have a message for
10-45      All units within range please...

Channel Channel Weather
CB Freq. CB Freq. Weather Freq.
Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz
HH38 WX ST Specifications Frequency Ranges
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GENERAL
CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CB - 40 CH 
WEATHER - 10 CH
FREQUENCY RANGE . . . . . . . . . . CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
WEATHER - 161.650 TO 163.275 MHZ 
FREQUENCY TOLERANCE . . . . . 0.005 %
FREQUENCY CONTROL  . . . . . . . PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 
RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30°...