Cobra Hh33 Handheld Tranciever Manual

Citizens Band
2-way 
Handheld 
CB Radio
“Ingenious Products for 
Easier Communication.” Operating instructions 
for your
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CITIZENS BAND
2-WAY HANDHELD RADIOCONTENTS:Introduction
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Features............................................3
Technical Support and service..........3
Controls and Indicators................4/5
The CB Story....................................6
FCC Warnings..................................6
Included with your HH33....................7
Getting Started....................................8
Antenna............................................8
Battery...

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1. BNC Antenna Connector
2. Squelch Control
3. On/Off Volume Control
4. Belt Clip
5. Channel Up Key
6. Channel Down Key
7. PTT (Push To Talk) Key
8. Battery Chamber
9.DC Power Jack
10.LED Display Panel
11.Microphone
12.Speaker
PTT
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CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS 

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INCLUDED WITH YOUR HH 33
1. High Efficiency
Antenna
2. Belt Clip
THE CB STORYThe 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 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...

BATTERIESInsert (10) new “AA” Alkaline batteries 
(not provided) into the battery chamber. 
To install batteries, (1) remove the battery
chamber cover from the unit. (2) Install the
batteries according to the polarity markings
provided on the chamber. Note: Incorrect
battery installation can damage the
batteries and chamber. (3) Return battery
chamber cover.
Alkaline batteries:
Top grade Alkaline batteries 
should be used.
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OPERATION
TURNING ON/SQUELCH
TURNING YOUR
HANDHELD CB ONRotate the power...

LED DISPLAY
TRANSMIT / RECEIVETo transmit, push the PTT button.
The Red TX LED will be displayed 
during transmissions.
Hold the HH33 mic about 2 inches from 
your mouth.
Speak into the microphone in a normal
voice.
Release the PTT button to receive incoming
transmissions.    
**Note: While the PTT button is depressed, 
you cannot receive transmissions.
The Green RXLED is displayed
when the radio is in receive mode.
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PTT
OPERATIONSELECT CHANNEL/DISPLAY/TRANSMITSELECTING A CHANNELTurn on your HH33....

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OPERATION
A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW
OPERATIONHOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU
A FEW RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW 1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for
more than five minutes at a time without taking a one-minute break to
give others a chance to use the channel.
2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by overpowering them
with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegal high antennas.
3. You can’t use the CB to promote illegal activities.
4. You are not allowed...

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CB10-CODESCitizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the “10-code”for
standard questions and answers. Its use permits faster communications
and better understanding in noisy areas. The following table lists some
of the more common codes and their meanings:
CodeMeaningCodeMeaning10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4OK, message received
10-5Relay message
10-6Busy, stand by
10-7Out of service, leaving air
10-8In service, subject to call
10-9Repeat message...

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CB Channel Freq.CB Channel Freq.
Channelin MHzChannelin MHz126.965
226.975
326.985
427.005
527.015
627.025
727.035
827.055
927.065
1027.075
1127.085
1227.105
1327.115
1427.125
1527.135
1627.155
1727.165
1827.175
1927.185
2027.2052127.215
2227.225
2327.255
2427.235
2527.245
2627.265
2727.275
2827.285
2927.295
3027.305
3127.315
3227.325
3327.335
3427.345
3527.355
3627.365
3727.375
3827.385
3927.395
4027.405
HH-33 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL
CHANNELSCB - 40 CH
FREQUENCY RANGECB - 26.965 TO 27.405 MHZ...

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA CB Radios, and
the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials
for period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty
may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is
utilized within the U.S.A.
COBRA will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective CB radios,
products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA...