Cobra Hh34 Handheld Tranciever Manual

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 co m m u n i cations serv i ce was opened in 1959.
FCC Regulations
FCC regulations permit only “transmissions”
(one party to another) rather than “broadcasts”
(to a wide audience).Advertising is not allowed
on CB Channels because it is considered 
“broadcasting.”
FCC Warnings 
Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular
diodes or other parts of a unique...

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra HH 34
handheld CB. Properly used,this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
Customer Support
Should you encounter any problems with the 
product or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual.If,after 
referring to the manual,you still need help,
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.Controls and IndicatorsCobra Customer Service
Live operators are available 
M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST at:
773.889.3087 
Automated...

How to Use Your 
Cobra 
HH3 4Contents
Features...........................................................................1
The CB Story..................................................................A1
FCC Regulations
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators.................................................A2
Our Thanks to You.......................................................A3
Customer Support
Operating Your HH 34...

To remove belt clip,
lifttab out and slide
belt clip down.12Slidebelt clip up on
rails of base until
tab locks.Operation Operation
Attach Antenna32Attach Antenna
Insert.Attach Belt Clip1
Turn clockwise.2
Removebattery chamber cover.
Install batteries by polarity markings.
Replacecover.
Battery
InstallationInstall Batteries123Note
Ignoring polarity markings can
cause damage to both the unit
and the batteries.
The HH 34 requires  9 “AA”
alkaline or NiCad batteries 
(not included with the unit).
When...

Operation OperationFully       counterclockwiseopens the 
“gate”and all signals enter. Turning On
Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.5
Turning On4To achieve the Desired Squelch Setting (DSS),
turn the Squelch control       counterclockwise
until you hear noise. Now turn the control
clockwisejust until the noise stops. This is the
DSS setting and only strong signals will enter.34Gate closedGate open
Gate set to Desired 
Squelch Setting (DSS)
Setting SquelchSetting Squelch
Squelch is the “control...

Operation OperationLED Display
All needed information is displayed. Select Channel 
Turn power ON.
LED Display7 Note
For quick advance,push and hold
arrow key(s).6Select ChannelFor higher channel,
pushUP arrow key.For lower Channel,
pushDOWN 
arrow key.123Note
When switching from one chan-
nel to another,squelch will need
to be reset. See Setting Squelch 
on page 4.Note
TX/Batt Indicator
This LED will illuminate red when
batteries are low and need
recharging / replacement or
when the PTT button is...

Operation OperationTransmit / Receive
ReleasePTT button to receive incoming 
transmissions.9
Transmit/Receive8Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth.Speak
in a normal
voice. To transmit,push and hold      PTT button.134 Note
While PTT button is pressed you
cannot receive transmissions.
TX/BATT (transmit) indicator will illuminate red.2Note
Your HH 34 is always ready to
receive incoming signals when
the PTT button is released.hh 34 manual layout.4  10/1/98 10:04 AM  Page 14 

• Warn of traffic problems
• Provide weather and road data
• Provide help in event of an emergency
• Provide direct contact with home or office
• Assist police by reporting erratic drivers
• Get “local information” to find destination
• Communicate with family and friends
• Suggest spots to eat and sleep
• Keep you alert while traveling
A Few Rules You Should Know
A.Co nve r s ations cannot last more than 5 minute s
with another station.A one minute break is
required to let others use the channel.
B. You...

How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You1312The FCC gives these examples of permitted and
prohibited messages for channel 9.These are
only guidelines and not all-inclusive:
Permitted      Example Message
Yes“Tornado sighted six miles north 
of town.”
No“Post number 10.
No tornado sighted.”
Yes“Out of gas on I-95 at mile 
marker 211.”
No “Out of gas in my driveway.”
Yes“Four car accident on I-94 at
Exit 11.Send police and 
ambulance.”
No “Traffic moving smoothly on I-94.”
Yes“Weather Bureau has...

How Your CB Can Serve You How Your CB Can Serve You1514CodeMeaning   
10-29Time is up for contact
10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules
10-33     Emergency traffic   
10-34Trouble at this station
10-35     Confidential information
10-36     Correct time is
10-37     Wrecker needed at
10-38     Ambulance needed
10-39     Message delivered
10-41     Turn to channel
10-42     Traffic accident at
10-43     Traffic tie up at
10-44     Have a message for
10-45     All units within range please report
10-50...