How do you tune a SWR on a Cobra 29?

Tuning your antenna using the Cobra® 29 LTD Classic: Press and hold mic button. Adjust the SWR CAL dial until meter swings right and sits directly under “CAL” on the meter. Keeping the mic button depressed, switch the SWR toggle back to SWR and write down the SWR reading on the meter.

Why is my ant light on Cobra 29?

A common reason for the ant light to light up is that the antenna is not grounded properly. Check out this page from Firestik for more information on swr and cb’s. If your ant light is on when you transmit, stop using the radio and fix the swr. You will ruin the radio.

What is Dynamike on a CB?

The Dynamike controls the sensitivity of the microphone’s audio level. From the maximum voice volume, you can reduce the Dynamike if necessary.

How do you turn up a Cobra 29 LTD?

Connect an SWR (standing wave ratio) meter to the CB, and place the CB on channel 1. Press the button on the microphone, known as “keying up,” and adjust the knob labeled SET until the needle reaches its highest point. Then set the meter on REF, and key up again. Write this number down so it can be referenced later.

Should you peak and tune a CB radio?

To peak and tune, a CB radio generally means to improve its performance by doing a couple of things, such as increasing the wattage and adjusting the modulation. Besides, the maxim legal power output of CB radios is 4W, so we strongly advise you not to exceed this limit, otherwise, the FCC might get involved.

What kind of Radio is 29 LX EU Cobra?

Model No: 29 LX EU Cobra Rev.: A Page: 3 / 16 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Having properly installed your batteries and hooked-up the antenna, you are now ready to operate your radio for optimum reception and voice transmission.

Where does the output of a Cobra CB 29 go?

The output of Q16 is supplied with tuning circuit L10 and C116,C67,C95 and goes to the base of final RF AMP Q17. The output of Q17 is supplied to the antenna through L-C tuning circuit. B. Modulation Control

What’s the standing wave ratio on a Cobra 29?

This testing process revolves around something called “S.W.R.” or Standing Wave Ratio. Many Cobra CB’s, like the Cobra 29 LTD Classic and the Cobra 29 LX, have both a switch, or a button, and an SWR CAL knob.

Is there a calibration knob on a Cobra radio?

Many Cobra CB’s, like the Cobra 29 LTD Classic and the Cobra 29 LX, have both a switch, or a button, and an SWR CAL knob. Some radios do not have the SWR calibration knob and instead will automatically calibrate your meter (not the antenna!).