75 WX ST
COMPACT REMOTE MOUNT
CB RADIO WITH
75 WX ST INTRODUCTION 3
The Cobra 75 WX ST is the ultimate in remote mount CB transceivers and
CITIZENS BAND RADIO features the SoundTracker system which dramatically eliminates annoying
WITH SOUNDTRACKER static to deliver crisp, clear sound quality. The 75’s compact, state-of-the-
art design provides consistent, outstanding performance in almost all
conditions or situations. For ultimate satisfaction and performance from
CONTENTS: your Cobra 75 WX ST, please review these operating instructions fully,
Introduction ..........................................3 Operation (continued) prior to use.
Features ............................................3 Receive / Transmit ............................21
Technical Support and service ..........3 One Touch Channel 9 & 19 ........22/23 FEATURES
Controls and Indicators ..................4/5 Key Lock ..........................................24 • SoundTracker System
Included with your 75WX ....................6 Frequency Display ..........................25 • 40 CB Radio Channels
Installation ............................................7 All Channel Scan ............................26 • 10 Weather Channels
Connector Box Location ....................7 Weather Channel ............................27 • One-touch Emergency Channel 9
• One-touch Information Channel 19
Mounting Connector Box ..............8/9 Channel Saver ..................................28 • Remote Mount Installation System
Microphone Hanger ........................10 Memory Channels ......................28/29 • Full Featured LCD Display Panel
Antenna ..........................................11 Dual Watch ................................30/31 • Squelch Control
Speakers ..........................................12 If you think you need service ..............32 • Key Lock
Noise Interference ..........................12 • Channel Saver Circuitry
How your CB can serve you ................33
• Dual Watch Channel Monitor
SoundTracker System ......................13 A few rules you should know ..........33 • Full Channel Scan
Operation ............................................13 Weather Channel Messages..............34 • Four Memory Locations
Turning your CB On ........................14 Channel 9 Emergency Messages ......35 • 10-Foot Flexible Cord
Selecting a Channel ........................15 CB 10 Codes ....................................36 • Quick Disconnect
Activating SoundTracker ..................16 Frequency Ranges ................................37
Testing SoundTracker ........................17
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Specifications ......................................38
Setting the Squelch......................18/19 Warranty Information..........................39 For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk
LCD Readout ..................................20 which can assist you by answering the most
Optional Accessories ..........................40
frequently asked questions about Cobra products.
(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 - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST.
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked
Question (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail
to productinfo@cobraelec.com
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
4 1. SoundTracker Key 5
4 5 6 2. Memory Key
3. Channel 9 / 19 / Memory Location 1 Key
4. LCD Display Panel
7 5. Dual Watch / Memory Location 2 Key
6. Scan / Memory Location 3 Key
7. CB / Weather Channel /
3 8.
Memory Location 4 Key
On / Off / Volume Control
9. Lock Key 13
10. Squelch Control
11. Microphone
2 12.
13.
Speaker
Channel Up
14
14. Channel Down
8 15. PTT (Push-To-Talk) Key
16. Quick Disconnect Connector
15
9 16
1
12
10
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INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION
COMPONENTS INCLUDED CONNECTOR BOX LOCATION
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LOCATION
Mount your Cobra 75 WX ST Connector Box in a
convenient location, away from moisture and direct
sunlight, in a location that will not interfere with driving.
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MOUNTING CONNECTING WIRES
CONNECTOR BOX
1. Connect the antenna
1. Hold Cobra 75 WX ST cable connector.
Connector Box in exact
location desired for
mounting.
2. Using it as a template,
mark the location for
the mounting screws 2. Connect the red wire
(included). marked “BATT” (+)
directly to the positive
NOTE: Make certain that side of the battery or to a
nothing will interfere with connection on the fuse
the installation of the box that is always on.
mounting screws, before
drilling holes.
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INSTALLING CB ANTENNA INSTALLATION A
MICROPHONE For the most reliable operation and
HANGER maximum range, Cobra recommends
1. Hold microphone hanger using a vertically polarized, quarter wave
in location desired for length whip antenna (illustration A).
mounting. Make certain
that nothing will interfere Shorter, loaded-type whips are adequate
with the hanger’s when maximum range is not required
installation. (illustration B).
2. Mark the location for the NOTE: Mobile installations (cars, trucks,
three mounting screws boats, etc) should be made only with a
(screws included). non-directional antenna system.
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER INSTALLATION SOUNDTRACKER SYSTEM
While previous systems only “blanked out” or limited noise in higher
sound frequencies, the revolutionary new SoundTracker System actually
reduces noise while leaving the signal intact in the reception mode. In
the transmission mode, it actually strengthens the signal, providing you
with a significant reduction in noise on reception and transmission.
Sound clarity is measured by the ratio of the signal
level to the noise level. The higher the signal-to-noise
ratio, the better the sound.
2. Plug jack into the back of the Connector Box labled EXT.
*The external speaker should have 4-8 ohms impedance and be able to
handle at least 4 watts.
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TURNING YOUR SELECTING A
CB ON CHANNEL
1. Change channels by
1. Rotate the power ON-
pressing either the
OFF Volume Control
channel ▲ up or channel
clockwise.
▼ down key .
3. Adjust volume to a
comfortable level.
OPERATION OPERATION
ACTIVATING SOUNDTRACKER TESTING SOUNDTRACKER
16 17
ACTIVATING TESTING
SOUNDTRACKER SOUNDTRACKER
1. Depress the Sound- 1. Select any unused
40
AM RX
+30 SIG
0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
4. Depress the
SoundTracker key. Notice
the significant reduction
in noise.
OPERATION OPERATION
SETTING THE SQUELCH SETTING THE SQUELCH
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SETTING THE 5. If you turn the squelch
SQUELCH control fully counter-
clockwise, it lowers the
1. Turn CB on by turning “squelch gate” so low
the volume control that everything gets
clockwise. Adjust through
the volume to a - noise,
comfortable level. SOUNDTRACKER TM
weak
signals
and
2. Before setting the squelch strong
control on your radio, signals.
you must select a channel
that is not in use.
6. To set the “squelch gate”
to the DSS-Desired
Squelch Setting, turn the
3. Turn on SoundTracker. squelch control
counterclockwise until
you hear noise. Then turn
the squelch control back
clockwise SOUNDTRACKER
TM
just until
the noise
To achieve the Desired stops.
Squelch Setting (DSS): Now only
4. Think of your Squelch strong
Control as a gate for signals
incoming signals. If you get through.
turn the Squelch Control
fully clockwise, it raises
the “squelch The Desired Squelch
gate” so Setting, (DSS) only allows
high that SOUNDTRACKER
TM
actual transmissions to
no signals come through. This
get through. effectively blocks out
unwanted noise.
OPERATION OPERATION
LCD READOUT TRANSMIT/RECEIVE
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TO RECEIVE
1. Your 75 WX ST is
automatically in the 40 +30 SIG
receive mode and RX AM RX 1 3 5 9
TO TRANSMIT
1. Press the Press-To-Talk
(PTT) key.
LCD DISPLAY
Your Cobra 75 WX ST CB is designed with a liquid crystal display that 2. The TX icon will appear
indicates channel number, frequency and the operating mode.
2 digit channel display / 5 digit WX = Weather Station
40 +30 SIG
frequency display AM 1 3 5 9
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EMERGENCY 4. You are now
on information
CHANNEL 9 OR
INFORMATION
channel 19 19
AM RX
+30 SIG
9
CHANNEL 19 ST
1
0.5
3
1
5
2 3 4 PWR
1. To access emergency
channel 9, press Channel
9/19 key once. 5. Press 9/19 again
to return to the original
channel selected.
6. Original channel
3. To access information
channel 19, press Channel
9/19 key again.
40
AM RX 9
+30 SIG
1 3 5
ST 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
OPERATION OPERATION
KEY LOCK FREQUENCY DISPLAY
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KEY LOCK 5 DIGIT
1. Press Key Lock button to FREQUENCY DISPLAY
prevent unintentional 1. Push and hold Memory
channel changing. key for approximately
3 seconds.
+30 SIG
F AM
ST
RX 1
0.5
3
1
5
2
9
3
+30 SIG
4 PWR
1 3 5
ST 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
ST 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
OPERATION OPERATION
CHANNEL SCAN WEATHER CHANNELS
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ALL CHANNEL SCAN WEATHER CHANNELS
40
1. Set Squelch Control (SQL) 1. Press the CB/WX key. AM RX 1 3 5 9
+30 SIG
ST
to desired setting DSS. 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
+30 SIG
keys to locate the
weather station in
your area.
3 5 9
1
ST 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
ST 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
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CHANNEL SAVER FEATURE* RETRIEVING
Automatically retains the last channel used when CB is turned off and CHANNELS FROM
returns you to that channel when CB is turned back on. MEMORY
1. PRESS and RELEASE the
*To function, the “red wire” must be directly connected to either: Memory key.
1. Positive (+) battery terminal.
2. Connection on the fuse box that is always on.
See installation section for details.
NOTE: Leaving the 75 WX ST on after your car is turned off can drain
your car battery when connected to a constant 12 volt source.
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DUAL WATCH 4. Select new channel.
Allows you to
simultaneously monitor any
two preselected channels at
one time.
+30 SIG
3 5 9
1
ST 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
SOUNDTRACKER TM
3 5 9
1
0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
ST 0.5 1 2 3 4 PWR
Name
Customer Signature
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