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Operating instructions
for your
HH
3 33 3
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
6500 W. Cortland Street
Citizens Band
Chicago, Illinois 60707
2-way
Handheld
CB Radio
“Ingenious Products for
Easier Communication.”
Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1997 Part no. 480-200-P-001
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INTRODUCTION 3 The HH33 is designed to give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To insure you get the most from the Cobra HH33, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. How to use your MODEL FEATURES HH -Full 4 Watts Power Output -40 CB Radio Channels 3 33 3 -High Efficiency Flexible Antenna -Battery Saver Circuitry -Low Battery Indicator -BNC Antenna Connector CITIZENS BAND -Transmission/Receive Indicators 2-WAY HANDHELD R
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1 4 2 4 5 1. BNC Antenna Connector 2. Squelch Control 3. On/Off Volume Control 4. Belt Clip 5. Channel Up Key CONTROLS 6. Channel Down Key AND INDICATORS 7. PTT (Push To Talk) Key 8. Battery Chamber 9. DC Power Jack 3 10. LED Display Panel 11. Microphone 12. Speaker 5 6 10 PTT 11 7 12 8 9
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6 7 THE CB STORY INCLUDED WITH YOUR HH 33 The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established by law in 1949. The Class D 1. High Efficiency two-way communications service was opened in 1959. (CB also includes Antenna a Class A citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies.) FCC regulations permit only “transmissions” (one party to another) rather than “broadcasts” (to a wide audience). Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB Channels
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8 OPERATION TURNING ON/SQUELCH GETTING STARTED ANTENNA BATTERIES 9 Insert (10) new “AA” Alkaline batteries Attach antenna securely (not provided) into the battery chamber. by turning clockwise. To install batteries, (1) remove the battery TURNING YOUR chamber cover from the unit. (2) Install the HANDHELD CB ON batteries according to the polarity markings Rotate the power ON-OFF provided on the chamber. Note: Incorrect Volume Control clockwise. battery installation can damage the batteries and
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OPERATION OPERATION SELECT CHANNEL/DISPLAY/TRANSMIT IN VEHICLE USE 10 11 SELECTING A CHANNEL IN VEHICLE USE Turn on your HH33. Your HH 33 can be connected To select a higher channel, push the UP to a 12 volt power source with arrow key. the cigarette power cord adaptor provided. Connect adaptor To select a lower channel, push the DOWN as shown. arrow key. **Note: Due to the characteristics of **Note: To quick advance channels, press and PTT CB transmissions, it may be hold the selection key
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OPERATION OPERATION HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW 12 13 • Provide direct contact with your HOW YOUR CB CAN office or home. SERVE YOU • Make friends as you travel. • Warn of traffic tie ups ahead. • Provide “local information” to find • Provide weather and A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW your destination. road information. 1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for • Help law enforcement • Provide help fast in event of more than five minutes at
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14 15 USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY ONLY CB 10-CODES Operating Procedure for Emergency Communications Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the “10-code” for standard questions and answers. Its use permits faster communications 1. For EMERGENCY communications, set radio to Ch. 9. For non- and better understanding in noisy areas. The following table lists some emergency communications, select desired Channel by rotating the of the more common codes and their meanings: CHANNEL UP/DOWN t
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16 17 FREQUENCY RANGE HH-33 SPECIFICATIONS The COBRA HH33 transceiver represents one of the most advanced AM GENERAL two-way radios used as a Class D station in the Citizens Radio Service. CHANNELS CB - 40 CH This unit features advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry providing FREQUENCY RANGE CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ complete coverage of all 40 CB channels as shown below. FREQUENCY TOLERANCE 0.005 % FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -30° C TO + 65°
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18 19 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY If You Think You Need Service, Call 773-889-3087 COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Radios, and “If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on your repair.” for period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty You may be asked to s
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NOTES 20 21 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra CB dealer. Replacement DC Power Cord for BNC/SO239 antenna in vehicle use adapter. Allows connection 420-017-N-001 of your handheld CB to $7.00 standard antennas. CA-43 $5.00 Magnetic Mount Weather Antenna (not shown). Allows greater transmission range while in a moving vehicle. (Requires a CA- Long Range antenna. 43 connector) Doubles the range of ATW-400 $39.75 your handheld CB. CA-41 $15.95 If you wish, yo
