Cobra_148nwst Cb Tranciever_manual

Setting Dynamike
This controls the microphone sensitivity
(outgoing audio level).To Transmit21To Transmit
Setting
Dynamike20Transmit
RF MeterCaution!
Be sure the antenna is properly
connected to the radio before
transmitting. Prolonged trans-
mitting without an antenna,or
a poorly matched antenna,
could cause damage to the
transmitter.
Be sure to read the F.C.C.Rules
and Regulations included with
this unit before transmitting.
OperationOperation1Selectdesired     channel.11Initially,set fully...

Operation Operation2322
External SpeakerExternal Speaker
The external speaker jack is used for remote
receiver monitoring.
Note
The external speaker should
have 8-ohm impedance and be
rated to handle at least 4.0
watts. When the external speak-
er is plugged in,the internal
speaker is automatically discon-
nected.
Note
Cobra external speakers are
rated at 10 watts. See
Accessories page 39.Connect an external speaker to the external
speaker jack on the rear panel.1PA (Public
Address)PA (Public Address)...

Operation Operation2524Push and holdmicrophone button and speak
in a normal voice. Your voice will now transmit
on the PA speaker.
AdjustPA speaker volume with the 
Dynamike control.34
Base Station
Operation
(From 120V AC
House Current)Base Station Operation
(From 120V AC House Current)
To operate your transceiver from home or office
you will need a 13.8 volt DC Power Pack rated at a
minimum of 2 amps,and a properly installed base
station antenna.
Warning! 
Do not attempt to operate this
transceiver by...

27Temporary Mobile Set-Up26
Temporary
Mobile Set-UpTemporary Mobile Operation
For temporary mobile operation you may want to
purchase an optional cigarette lighter adapter
from your COBRA dealer. This adapter and a mag-
netic mount antenna allow you to quickly “install”
your transceiver for temporary use.Connect properly installed and matched base
station antenna. Plug power cable into back of unit marked
“Power”. Be sure to observe polarity markings.23
How Your CB Can Serve You1.Set to channel 9 for...

How Your CB Can Serve YouHow Your CB Can Serve You2928The 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 Bureau has...

Frequency Ranges How Your CB Can Serve You3130CodeMeaning   
10-29Time is up for contact
10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules
10-33     Emergency traffic   
10-34Trouble 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 report
10-50     Break...

Limited One Year Warranty 148 NWST Specifications3332
G E N E RA L
C H A N N E L S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 AM, 40 LSB, 40 USB
FREQUENCY RA N G E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
FREQUENCY CO N T RO L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHASE LOCK LOOP...

You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local 
Cobra CB Dealer
If you wish,you can order directly from Cobra.
Order by phone
Call 1.773.889.3087 
(Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m.M-F CST.
Order by mail or fax
Please fill out order form on next page,and mail/fax directly 
to Cobra.Optional Accessories Optional Accessories3534Dynamic External Speaker
For in vehicle use
CS 100$14.95Noise Canceling External
Speaker
For in vehicle use
CS 300$19.95Dynamic Noise Canceling
With Talk Back External...

Accessory Order Form36
Tax Table
Illinois residents add 7%
Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total)
Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)
Indiana residents add 5%
For credit card orders fill out order form
and fax to:1.773.622.2269
or call 1.773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 8:00 pm,M-F,CST.
Ma ke check  or money order (no stamp s)
payable to:
Cobra Accessories Dept.
6500 West Co rtland  St .Ch i ca g o, IL 60707Prices subject to change without notice.Please print clearly
Name
Address...

148 NW STCobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL60707
Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1999
Printed in China
Part No. 480-301-P-001CB Radio“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 148 NW STFor 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 ly asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.
(773) 889-3087 
24 hours a day,7 days a week.
A Consumer...