How to Use Your

Cobra 18WXST II

Contents Features of This Product

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The CB Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 • 40 CB Radio Channels
Licensing/Warning/Included Accessories . . . . . . . A1 • 10 Weather Channels
Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 • SoundtrackerTMSystem
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 • Instant Channel 19 and 9
Operating Your CB Mobile Radio
Installation/Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • 40 Channel Scan
Turning On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • Dual Watch
CB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Front Firing Speaker
Microphone Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • Channel Saver Circuitry
Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 • Dynamic Microphone
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Channel 9/19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • 9 Foot Mic Cord
CB/Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • Front Panel Microphone
Dual Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connector
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Activating Soundtracker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
S/RF Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RX/TX Indicator LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temporary Mobile Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation to Receive/Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequency Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
If You Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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 Installation
Operation

Mounting and Mounting and Connections

Connections Select a location for the transceiver and micro-
Note
phone bracket that is convenient for operation.
In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted
The transceiver is held in the to the underneath of the dash panel, with the
universal mounting bracket by microphone bracket beside it.
two thumb screws, permitting
adjustment at the most conve-
1Hold the radio with mounting bracket in the
nient angle.
exact location desired. Remove the mounting
bracket and use it as a template to mark the
A universal mounting bracket
location for the mounting screws.
is supplied along with self tap-
ping screws and star washers.
To mount the transceiver:

CB Transceiver
CB Tranceiver

2Drill necessary holes and secure mounting

bracket in location.
3Connect the antenna cable plug to the recepta-
cle marked “ANT” on the back of the unit.

EXT. SPKR. ANTENNA

POWER
13.8V DC

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 Installation
Operation

4Connect the red lead of DC power cord to an Mounting and

accessory 12 volt fuse. Connections
5Connect the orange lead to a constant 12v fuse Note
(ie: cigarette lighter or direct to battery) Before installing the CB radio,
6Connect the black lead to the negative side of visually check the vehicle bat-
the automobile.This is usually the chassis. Any tery connections to determine
convenient location with good electrical contact which battery terminal, posi-
(remove paint) may be used. tive or negative (positive is the
larger of the two) is grounded
to the engine block
(or chassis).

7Mount the microphone bracket on right side of

the transceiver or near it using two screws sup-
plied.When mounting in an automobile, place
the bracket under the dash so the microphone
is readily accessible.
8Attach the 4-pin DW microphone
SCAN S 1
cable
3
to recepta-
5 9 +30
cle on front of unit and install unit in bracket-
P .5 1 2 3 4
securely.
VOLUME SQUELCH
CH 9 / 19

CB / WEATHER

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 Operation

Turning on Turning on
Your Radio Turn volume control clockwise to turn power on
and set the desired listening volume.

OFF

CB Antenna CB Antenna
Note
Only a properly matched antenna system will
allow maximum power output.
Cobra loaded-type antenna
models HGA 1000, HGA 1500, In mobile installations (cars, trucks, boats, etc.),
and HGA 2000 are highly rec- an antenna system that is non-directional should
ommended for most installa- be used.
tions. Consult your Cobra deal- When installed in a boat, the transceiver will not
er for further details (or see
operate at maximum efficiency without a ground
order form at the back of
this book).
plate unless the vessel has a steel hull. Before
installing the transceiver in a boat, consult your
3-Way Combination Antennas
dealer for information regarding an adequate
are available which allow oper-
ation of all three bands (AM-FM
grounding system.
& CB), using a single antenna.
However, use of this type of
antenna usually results in less
than normal transmit and
receive range when compared
to a standard-type "Single
Band" antenna designed for
CB only.

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 Operation

Microphone Connector Microphone

Allows for convenient removal of the microphone Connector
plug when storage is required.The microphone
MUST be connected to the unit at all times when in
use, for proper operation. RX 4 1 SHIELD

TX 3 2 AUDIO

OFF

Squelch Squelch
This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver
background noise in the absence of an incoming
signal. Adjust until the receiver noise disappears.
This will require the incoming signal to be slightly
stronger than average receiver noise. Further clock-
wise rotation will increase the threshold level
which a signal must overcome in order to be heard.
Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum
clockwise setting.

OFF

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 Operation

Setting Setting Squelch

Squelch Squelch is the “control gate” for incoming signals.
Gate closed
1. Full clockwise rotation closes the gate
allowing only very strong signals to enter.
STRONG SIGNALS
G AT E C L O S E D

MEDIUM SIGNALS

OFF
WEAK SIGNALS

NOISE

2. Full counterclockwise rotation opens the “gate”

allowing all signals in.

Gate open

STRONG SIGNALS
OFF

MEDIUM SIGNALS

WEAK SIGNALS

NOISE
OPEN
G AT E

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 Operation

3. To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS), Gate set to Desired

turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until Squelch Setting (DSS)
you hear noise. Now turn the control clockwise
just until the noise stops. This is the DSS setting. STRONG SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

WEAK SIGNALS
OFF

G AT E
NOISE

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 Operation

Channel Set CB or WX Mode

Selection Set on CB mode. Rotate channel knob clockwise
until desired channel is displayed.

OFF

Channel 9/ Channel 9/Channel 19

Channel 19 Press CH 9/19 to obtain instant access to emergency
channel 9. Press again for information CH 19.

PRESS AND RELEASE

OFF

CB Weather CB/Weather
CB mode is for normal CB operation. Press
CB/Weather again and select active Weather channel
in your area.

OFF
PRESS AND RELEASE

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 Operation

Dual Watch Dual Watch

This features allows the user to scan between two Note
selected channels.
The radio needs to be
1. Select first channel, CB mode. squelched before DW can
monitor both channels.

PRESS AND HOLD

OFF

2. Press and hold DW until LED begins flashing and

beeps once.
3. Select second channel. Press DW until LED lights
steady and radio beeps twice. Two channels are
now stored in DW memory.
Scan
Press and release SCAN button to activate CB scan Scan
mode. If the radio is squelched, radio begins to scan. Note
PRESS AND RELEASE On some channels squelch
setting might have to be re-set.

When scan is interrupted by a signal, scan stops and

holds until loss of signal. Press PTT on mic to stop
scan function. Press
OFF Scan to restart CB scan.

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 Operation

Soundtracker
System
The SoundTracker System reduces noise while
leaving the signal intact in the reception mode.
In the transmission mode, it strengthens the sig-
nal, providing you with a significant reduction in
noise on reception and transmission.
How SoundTracker works
On Reception–“Cuts Noise Coming In”
With a normal CB, distant signals fall below the
squelch level and are unintelligible. With a
SoundTracker CB, the noise level is cut by up to
90%, which increases the signal-to-noise ratio
and dramatically improves signal clarity. This also
allows you to significantly reduce the squelch
level, which greatly expands your listening range.

On Transmission–“Strengthens Signals Going Out”

A SoundTracker CB strengthens the transmit sig-
nal by more effectively using the available RF
power output of the CB. The result is improved
transmission signal clarity and an expanded
USPat. No. 6,038,429 transmission range.

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 Operation

Activating Soundtracker Activating

1. Press the SoundTracker button on the upper Soundtracker
left side of front panel. A red indicator will
illuminate when the SoundTracker system is
engaged.

PUSH AND RELEASE

OFF

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 Operation

S/RF S/RF Power Meter

PowerMeter Shows relative transmitter RF output power and
input signal strength when receiving.The LED
(Light Emitting Diode) segments glow green to
amber to red...this indicates receive or transmit
activity.

RX/TX RX/TX Indicator LED

Indicator LED RX indicator will light when in the receive mode.
TX indicator lights
OFF when in transmit mode.

When weather channel is selected,WX indicator is

illuminated, and the channel is displayed.
OFF

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 Operation

Rear Panel
Antenna Connector. This female connector per- Antenna
mits connection of the transmission line cable Connector
male connector to the transceiver.

EXT. SPKR. ANTENNA

POWER
13.8V DC

External Speaker. The External Speaker Jack is External

used for an external speaker. The external speak- Speaker
er should have 8-ohm impedance and be rated
to handle at least 4.0 watts. When the external Note
speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is Cobra external speakers are
automatically disconnected. rated 15 watts

Power: This cable is permanently attached to the Power

radio. If you wish to remove the radio after instal-
lation, disconnect at fuse holder and ground
connector.

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 Operation

Ignition Noise Ignition Noise Interference

Interference Use of a mobile receiver at low signal levels is nor-
mally limited by the presence of electrical noise.
Note Under most operating conditions, when signal
level is adequate, the background noise does not
When using the unit with cig-
present a serious problem. Also, when extremely
arette adapter, turn off when
low level signals are being received, the transceiver
not in use to avoid draining
may be operated with vehicle engine turned off.
the battery.
The unit requires very little current and therefore
will not significantly discharge the vehicle battery.
Even though this radio has an automatic noise lim-
iter, in some installations ignition interference may
be high enough to make good communications
impossible. Consult your COBRA dealer or a 2-way
radio technician for help in locating and correcting
the source of severe noise.
Temporary
Mobile Temporary Mobile Operation
Operation For temporary mobile operation, you may want to
purchase an additional cigarette lighter adapter
Note from your COBRA dealer.This adapter and a mag-
Red and Orange wires are con- netic mount antenna allow you to quickly "install"
nected to positive side of socket your transceiver for temporary use.
center tip. Black wire is connect-
ed to negative side contacts. ANT
PA EXT

13.8V DC

Note
Radio resets to CH 9 when con-
nected to cigarette lighter plug.

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 Operation

Operating Procedure to Receive

1. Be sure that power cord, antenna and microphone are connected to the
proper connectors before proceeding further. The weather switch should
be in the "CB" position.
2. Turn the radio ON by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL clockwise.
3. Rotate SQUELCH CONTROL counterclockwise until incoming signal is
heard.
4. Select the desired channel.
5. Set VOLUME CONTROL to a comfortable listening level.
6. Engage the SoundTracker system by depressing the button labeled ST.
Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the SQUELCH CON-
TROL slowly clockwise until the noise JUST disappears (no signal should be
present). Leave the control at this setting. The squelch is now properly
adjusted. The receiver will remain quiet until a signal is actually received. Do
not advance the control too far, or some of the weaker signals will not be
heard. The revolutionary SoundTracker system allows you to reduce
unwanted background noise (static) and increase the signal for better
reception.
Operating Procedure to Transmit
1. Select the desired channel.
2. The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the press-to-talk switch on
the microphone. Press the switch and the transmitter is activated; release
switch to receive. When transmitting (on a clear channel), hold the micro-
phone two inches from the mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice.
Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before transmit-
ting. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or a poorly matched
antenna, could cause damage to the transmitter.

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 Maintenance

Maintenance/ Maintenance and Adjustment

Adjustment Your COBRA CB transceiver is specifically
designed for the environment encountered in
mobile installations. The use of all solid state cir-
cuitry and its light weight result in high reliabili-
ty. Should a failure occur, however, review the fol-
lowing, then if necessary, replace parts only with
identical parts. Do not substitute.
1. Check connections to the source of power and
make sure it is the 13.8 VDC required to oper-
ate your radio.
2. Check the fuses in the DC power cord. The
main power lead (red & orange wire) has a 2
amp 3AG type fuse in its holder. Use only the
above specified type and size fuse for maxi-
mum protection. Failure to do so, will void the
warranty.
3. Make certain the microphone is properly
plugged in.
4. Make certain the antenna is properly assem-
bled and connected.
If you are unable to correct the problem, refer to
the SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS at the end of this
manual for the correct procedure for warranty
and post-warranty service from COBRA.

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 Warning

Replacement Warning
Replacement or substitution of certain parts with
replacements other than those recommended by
Cobra may be a violation of the technical regula-
tions of Part 95 of the FCC rules, or of Type
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of said rules.
When making adjustments, be sure to re-read
applicable portions of this instruction manual to
make certain you are following correct procedure
and that the radio was properly installed, etc.
A Few Rules That Should Be Obeyed A Few Rules
1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with You Should
another station for more than five minutes at a time with-
out taking a one-minute break to give others a chance to
Know
use the channel.
2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpow-
ering them with illegally amplified transmitter power or
illegally high antennas.
3. You can't use CB to promote illegal activities.
4. You are not allowed to use profanity.
5. You may not play music in your CB.
6. You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or profes-
sional service.
Use Channel 9 For Emergency Messages Only Channel 9
The FCC gives the following examples of permit- Emergency
ted and prohibited types of communications for Messages
use on Channel 9. These are guidelines and are
not intended to be all-inclusive.
Permitted: "A tornado sighted six miles of town."
Not Permitted : "This is observation post number 10.
No tornado sighted."

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 Frequency Ranges
The COBRA 18 WX ST II transceiver represents one of
the most advanced AM two-way radios used as a Class
D station in the Citizens Radio Service.This unit features
Accessories advanced Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry providing
complete coverage of all 40 CB channels and all 10
weather channels as shown below.

Channel Channel Weather

CB Freq. CB Freq. Weather Freq.
Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Channel In MHz
1 26.965 21 27.215 1 162.550
2 26.975 22 27.225 2 162.400
3 26.985 23 27.255 3 162.475
4 27.005 24 27.235 4 162.425
5 27.015 25 27.245 5 162.450
6 162.500
6 27.025 26 27.265 7 162.525
7 27.035 27 27.275 8 161.650
8 27.055 28 27.285 9 161.775
9 27.065 29 27.295 10 163.275
10 27.075 30 27.305

11 27.085 31 27.315
12 27.105 32 27.325
13 27.115 33 27.335
14 27.125 34 27.345
15 27.135 35 27.355

16 27.155 36 27.365
17 27.165 37 27.375
18 27.175 38 27.385
19 27.185 39 27.395
20 27.205 40 27.405

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 Specifications

Specifications
GENERAL
CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CB - 40 CH
WEATHER – 10CH
FREQUENCY RANGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ
WEATHER – 161.650 TO 163.275
FREQUENCY TOLERANCE . . . . . . . . . . . 0.005 %
FREQUENCY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30° C TO + 65° C
MICROPHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLUG-IN DYNAMIC
INPUT VOLTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.8VDC nom. (negative ground)
CURRENT DRAIN TRANSMIT: AM FULL MOD., 1.4A (MAXIMUM)
RECEIVE: SQUELCHED, 0.9 A;
FULL AUDIO OUTPUT, 1.2A (NOMINAL)
SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7/8” D X 6-3/4”W X 1-7/8” H
WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.25 LBS.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . .UHF; SO-239
METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LED; INDICATES RELATIVE POWER
OUTPUT AND RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH

TRANSMITTER
POWER OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 WATTS
MODULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . .300 TO 3000 HZ
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 OHMS, UNBALANCED

RECEIVER
SENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LESS THAN 1 µV FOR 10dB (S+N)
SELECTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 dB @ 7 KHZ, 60 DB @ 10KHZ
IMAGE REJECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 dB, TYPICAL
ADJACENT-CHANNEL REJECTION . . .50 dB, TYPICAL
ATOMATIC NOISE LIMITER . . . . . . . . . .BUILT-IN

WEATHER
SENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LESS THAN 1 µV FOR 12 dB SINAD
IF-FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DUAL CONVERSION
AUDIO OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAXIMUM 1 W AT 10% DISTORTION
FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . .300 – 3000 HZ AT -6 dB

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 You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at

Accessories your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order
directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 22.

Replacement Microphone Replacement Mounting Replacement Thumb Screws

Bracket Bracket
741-080-9-001 $0.45 251-199-9-001 $4.50 634-081-9-001 $0.60

4 Pin Premium Noise- 4 Pin Premium Noise- 5 Pin Premium Noise-

Cancelling Microphone Cancelling Microphone Cancelling Microphone
HG M84 $74.95 Wood Grain HG M85 $74.95
HG M84W $74.95

4-Pin Replacement Dynamic 4-Pin Noise Canceling 4-Pin Power Microphone

Microphone Microphone
HG M73 $19.95 HG M77 $30.95 HG M75 $25.95

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 Accessories

21” Base Loaded Magnet 38” Base Loaded Magnet 54” Base Loaded Magnet
Mount Antenna Mount Antenna Mount Antenna
HG A1000 $28.95 HG A1500 $46.95 HG A2000 $99.95

Dynamic External Speaker Noise Canceling External Dynamic Noise Canceling

Speaker With Talk Back External
HG S100 $21.95 Speaker
HG S300 $28.95
HG S500 $32.95

Fiberglass Whip
Replacement Antenna
3 Foot HG A300 $28.95
Black, Red, White, Gold
62” Center-Load
4 Foot HG A400 $29.95
Replacement Antenna
Black, Red, White
4 1/2 Foot HG A450 $30.95 HG A6000 $89.95
Black, Red, White, Gold Black/Clear, Black, Red, White, Gold

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 Accessories Order Info
Ordering From U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Make Check or Money Order Payable To
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com

Item # Description
251-199-9-001 Replacement Mounting Bracket
634-081-9-001 Replacement Thumb Screws
741-080-9-001 Replacement Microphone Bracket
HG A1000 21”Base Loaded Magnetic Mount Antenna
HG A1500 38”Base Loaded Magnetic Mount Antenna
HG A2000 54”Base Loaded Magnetic Mount Antenna
HG M84 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone
HG M84W 4 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Mic Wood gr
HG M85 5 Pin Premium Noise-Cancelling Microphone
HG M73 Replacement Dynamic Microphone
HG M75 Power Microphone
HG M77 Noise Canceling/Power Microphone
HG S100 Dynamic External Speaker
HG S300 Noise Canceling External Speaker
HG S500 Dynamic Noise Canceling
With Talk Back External Speaker
HG A300 Fiberglass Whip Replacement Antenna
Black, Red, White, Gold
HG A400 Fiberglass Whip Replacement Antenna
Black, Red, White, Gold
HG A450 Fiberglass Whip Replacement Antenna
Black, Red, White, Gold
HG A6000 62”Center-Load Replacement Antenna
Black/Clear, Black, Red, White, Gold

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 Limited Two Year Warranty
Limited Warranty
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA
CB Transceiver, and the component parts thereof, will be free of
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years
from the date of consumer purchase.This warranty may be
enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the prod-
uct is utilized within the U.S.A.
COBRA will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, a defec-
tive CB Transceiver upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service
Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer
purchase, such a duplicated sales receipt.
You must pay initial shipping charges required to ship the prod-
uct for warranty service, but the return charges will be at COBRA’S
expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any prod-
uct damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of
the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3)
if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; 4) if the Cobra Electronics
owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. Corporation
All implied warranties, including warranties of mer-
6500 West Cortland Street
chantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
in duration to the length of this warranty.
COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential
or other damages; including, without limitation, damages
resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.

Cobra®, HighGear®, SoundTracker®, Nothing Comes Close to a

Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is
a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

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 The Cobra line of quality products
also includes:
• CB Radios
• microTALK® Radios
• Radar/Laser Detectors
• Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems
• Handheld GPS Receivers
• Mobile GPS Navigation Systems
• HighGear® Accessories
• CobraMarine® VHF Radios
• CobraMarine® Chartplotters
• Power Inverters
• Accessories

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 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA

If You Think You Need Service

For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist
you by answering the most 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 - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time.
Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to [email protected]

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending in your unit.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow-
ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction
or carbon of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.
2. Send the entire product.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned.
4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First
Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500
W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.
6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087
for assistance.
©2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation
Printed in China
Part No. 480-315-P-001

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 18 WX ST II
Operating Instructions for your

18 WX ST II
Mobile Radio
with System

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 The Citizens Band Story
OFF
The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave broadcast
and 10-meter Amateur radio bands, and was established
by law in 1949. The Class D two-way communications
service was opened in 1959. (CB also includes a Class A
1 citizens band and Class C remote control frequencies.)
2
FCC Regulations
OFF
FCC regulations permit only "transmissions" (one-party
to another) rather than" broadcast" (to a wide audience).
Thus, advertising is not allowed on CB channels because
that is "broadcasting".

FCC Warnings
WX ST II

3 All transmitter adjustments other than those supplied

by the manufacturer as front panel operating controls,
must be made by, or under the supervision of, the holder
CB Tranceiver
of an FCC-issued general Radio-Telephone Operator’s
License.
Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular di-
odes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other
than those recommended by Cobra, may cause violation
4 of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules,
or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2
of the Rules.
You should read and understand Part 95 (included with
this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, before oper-
ating your Cobra radio, even though the FCC no longer
18 WX ST II requires you to obtain an operator’s license.
Operating Instructions for your

18 WX ST II
Mobile Radio
with System
What’s included with your CB Radio:
1. CB transceiver 6. FCC rules
5 2. Microphone . (not pictured)
3. Transceiver bracket 1.
4. Microphone bracket
“Ingenious Products for Easier Communication.”
5. Operating Manual

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 Controls and Indicators
OFF

1. Microphone Connector. 15
2. Off/On/Volume.
3. Squelch.
4. Channel 9/Channel 19 8
5. CB/Weather 12 9
13 10 7 6
6. Channel Selector Button. 14 11
7. LED Channel Display.
8. S/RF Power Meter.
OFF

9. WX Indicator LED.
10. TX Indicator LED. 1 2 3 4 5
11. RX Indicator LED.
12. Scan Button.
13. SoundTracker™ Button.
14. Dual Watch Button.
15. Microphone
17
Back Side
EXT. SPKR. ANTENNA
18 WX ST II
16. Antenna Connector
17. External Speaker Connector POWER
13.8V DC
18. Power Cord

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 Our Thanks to You

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra 18 WX ST II

CB Radio Transceiver. Properly used, this Cobra
product will give you many years of reliable service. Cobra Customer Service
Live operators are
available M-F 8:00 am –
6:00 pm Central Time at
773.889.3087
“Cuts Static coming in, adds Punch going out!” Automated Technical
Assistance available 24
Technology that dramatically improves the hours a day, seven days a
transmission and reception of CB radio signals. week. E-mail questions to:
The revolutionary SoundTrackerTM System recon- [email protected]
figures the transmission signal which allows it to
Cobra on the World Wide
be transferred more effectively through cluttered
Web: Frequently Asked
airwaves. Questions (FAQ) can be
At the same time, it significantly reduces the found at: www.cobra.com
amount of static on all incoming CB signals.
The end result is a clearer, cleaner sounding
reception of signals and a more powerful
transmission which dramatically improve
CB communications.

Customer Support
Should you encounter any problems with this
product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If, after refer-
ring to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra
Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

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