Model No: 29 LX EU

Cobra Rev.: A

Cobra CB 29 LX EU
Service Manual

Prepared By: Gary Kam ------------- Jun. 13, 2012

Checked By: XW Peng ------------- Jun. 13, 2012

Approved By: XW Peng ------------- Jun. 13, 2012

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

SPECIFICATIONS
1. GENERAL

Channels………………………...……………………..............................EU CH AM/FM 1W/4W

Frequency Range………………………………...………………………..26.565 to 27.99125 MHz
Temperature Range……………………..…………………….………..…-10°C / +55°C
Input Voltage………………………………...…………………………......13.2VDC ±15%
Size………………………………………….……………..………235(L) X 52(H) X 185(D) mm
Weight……………………………………………………..………………....Approx. 1.51 kg

2. RECEIVER

Receiving System………………………………………………………...Super Heterodyne

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Frequency…………………………………………….…1 IF: 10.695 MHz, 2 IF: 455 MHZ
Sensitivity……………………………………….....….0.5 µV for 12 dB SINAD in FM mode Audio
Distortion……………………………………..………..……..……………Less Than 8% @ 1 KHz
Current Drain at standby…………………………………………………300 mA

3. TRANSMITTER

Output Power………………………………………………..……….MAX. 4W @ 13.2 V DC

Modulation………………………………………………...………….FM: 1.7 KHz / AM 65%
Frequency response………………………………………………...From 400 Hz to 2.5 KHz
Output impedance…………………………………..……………… RF 50 ohm
MIN Current Drain……………………………………………………1500 mA

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

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.

Turn the power “ON” with ON/OFF switch.

Set the desired channel in FM or AM.

Adjust the squelch control knob to reduce any undesirable background noise when no signal is being
received. To do this, select a channel where no signal are present, or wait until signals cease on your
channel. Then, rotate the squelch control knob clockwise to a point where the background noise
disappears.

Note: When the squelch is set properly, the speaker will remain quiet until a signal is received. In order to
receive weak signals, do not set the squelch too high.

Adjust the volume to the desired listening level.

To Transmit

Press and hold the push-to-talk button. Speak slowly and clearly in a normal voice two to three inches from
the microphone. A built-in modulation control circuit will automatically adjust the microphone input level.
There is no need to speak loudly.

To Receive

Release the push-to-talk button.

Note: Other operations mode see user manual.

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

THEORY OF OPERATIONS

TRANSMITTER

A. RF Amplification
The output of double AMP Q14 is fed through tuning IFT L8 to the base of pre driver AMP Q15. The
output is then supplied through tuning circuit L9 to RF driver AMP Q16. 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

i. FM
The mic input is fed to mic audio amplifier IC which drives modulation varicap diode D403 in the VCO
circuit. RV1 is used to limit the incoming modulation audio levels to inhibit over modulation.

ii. AM
Modulation signals are filtered with RC network and goes to the audio power AMP IC IC8 to make
nominal signal level to achieve wanted modulation. To control incoming audio signal, diode D7 and
corresponding ALC circuit is used to limit the incoming modulation.

C. Receiver

CB receiver is dual conversion super-heterodyne type with the first IF 10.695 MHz and second IF 455 KHz.
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Receiver is separated into two blocks, 1 IF section and 2 IF section. The PLL synthesizer supplies first
local frequency 37.26 ~ 38.686 MHz.(for EU) With the provided first local frequencies to Q2,Q3 mixes the
incoming RF signal to generate first IF signal. Mixed signals were filtered with the XF1 (10.695 MHz)
crystal filter and other tuning circuits. The filtered signal is then further mixed with the second local
frequency of 10.24 MHz to generate the second IF. Output signal of mixer is filtered with CF1 (455 KHz
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ceramic filter). The 455 KHz signal from the 2 IF filter was amplified and limits internally. After
amplification the signals fed the quadrate detector loop L20. Then we can see the recovered audio signals
on Pin 9 for FM of IC7. With the amplitude of recovered signals, Q10 serves as an audio amplifier. For
AM signal, it will be passed through the filter CF1 and be induced to Q6, Q7 respective and detected to
voice signal by D5.

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

Symptom Possible Causes Remedy Suggestions

• Defective power switch
Unit does not work • Blown fuse
• Replace defective components
at all • Broken DC power cord
• Defective components
• Defective external speaker jack
• Poor connection on microphone connector
No output from
• Defective push switch on microphone • Replace defective components
speaker at all
• Defective internal speaker
• Defective VR1 and IC8

• Measure all the voltage of IC7 with voltage chart

No noise on
• Defective squelch circuit components (RV5, VR2, • Replace defective components
speaker
IC7)

Squelch does not • Replace defective components.

• Defective VR2, RV5, IC3-D.
work • Re-adjust Squelch sensitivity

• Defective microphone.
• Poor audio output and defective IC3. • Replace defective components.
No modulation
• Defective microphone connector components. • Re-adjust Tx modulation
• Defective ALC circuit D8, D9

• Defective D11, D22

LCD meter does • Replace defective components.
• Defective IC5.
not work • Re-adjust RX meter display
• Defective RV2. RV6

LCD display does • Defective RED wire fuse.

• Replace defective components.
not work • Defective LCD module

Channel selector
• Defective IC5. • Replace defective components.
does not work

EMG CH9.19 does

• Defective IC5. • Replace defective components.
not work

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

TEST SETUP

A. TX test setup:

Spectrum Filter with Power

Analyzer attenuation Supply

Modulation Wattmeter Radio

Meter 10W U.U.T.

Oscilloscope Frequency Audio Gen.

Counter

B. RX test setup:

SINAD Meter RF Signal Power

Generator Supply

Distortion 8 ohm Radio

Meter load U.U.T.

Oscilloscope

Note: U.U.T. = device under test

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

VCO Voltage
1. Test point TP1 connect to the multi-meter，set UUT enter test mode. Use channel “UP” key to select CH41
(26.565MHz) of DE Band in FM mode.
2. Adjust IFT L17 for 1.0  0.1V on the Multi-meter read，and then checking CH40 (27.99125MHz) of UK Band
should be less than 3.8V.

RX Alignment
Audio Level
1. UUT set to FM mode CH19，output of RF signal generator connect to TP2. Audio dummy load connect to
EXT. Speaker. (@8 load)
2. Set RF S.S.G Freq.: 10.695MHz，Mod.: 1.2KHz，Fmod.: 1KHz, Output level:1mV.
3. Squelch Volume set to minimum position, volume control set to around middle position.
4. Adjust IFT L20 for maximum audio output amplitude.

Sensitivity
1. UUT set to FM mode CH22, output of RF signal generator connect to TP68 (Antenna).
2. Set RF S.S.G Freq.: 27.225MHz, Mod.: 1.2KHz，Fmod.: 1KHz, Output level:0.5uV.
3. Adjust the volume control for 2V output on distortion meter read.
4. Adjust L2 & L3 L26 for more than 12dB at SINAD meter.

T-Squelch Sensitivity
1. UUT set to AM CH22, output of RF signal generator to the antenna input terminal.
2. Set RF S.S.G Freq.: 27.225MHz，Mod.: 60%，Fmod.: 1KHz, Output level: -47dBm.
3. Volume control and Squelch control set to maximum position.
4. Adjust the RV5 to mute the speaker, then slowly turn RV5 to a position that the audio output on the speaker
just appears from no output. Turn the RF S.S.G. output level to -57dBm, the audio must be off from the
speaker.

RX Signal Meter Display

1. UUT set to AM CH22，output of RF signal generator to antenna input terminal. RF Gain volume at maximum.
Power switch turn on.
2. Turn the RF S.S.G output for 100uV without modulation.
3. Adjust RV6 for 9 characters displayed at the RX signal strength of the LCD.
4. Turn the RF S.S.G level output increase 30dB, the RX signal strength should up to +30 position.

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

TX Alignment
TX Output Power and Frequency
1. UUT set to FM EU CH19, Antenna connect to the RF power-meter input terminal.
2. Set UUT to TX mode, adjust the IFT L8 and L9 for TX power output maximum, and then adjust the RV4
check the output TX power for 3.5W.
3. Change to channel to EU CH19, Adjust the trimmer capacitor CT1 to 27.185000 +/- 500Hz on frequency
counter.

TX Modulation Deviation
1. UUT set to FM EU CH19, input of power-meter to antenna input terminal. Couple to MIC socket from the
audio frequency signal generator output terminal.
2. Set audio frequency signal generator @ FREQ.: 1000Hz, Output level: 50mVrms.
3. Set UUT to TX mode, adjust RV1 for 1.5KHz deviation on modulation meter.
4. Set UUT to AM mode; Set audio frequency signal generator @ FREQ.: 1000Hz, Output level: 50mVrms.
5. Set UUT to TX mode, adjust RV3 for 65% deviation on modulation meter.

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

VOLTAGE CHART
Transistor Pin TX RX Transistor Pin TX RX
Q2 E 0 0 Q32 E 0 0
C 0 0.8 C 0 6.0
B 0 6.7 B 3.5 0
Q2 E 0 0 Q37 G 0 0
C 0 0.8 S 0.5 7.9
B 0 6.7 D 2.8 0
Q14 E 1.2 0 Q40 G 0.7 0.9
C 8.0 0 S 0 0
B 2.0 0 D 0 6.1
Q16 E 0 0
C 8.5 3.0
B 1.0 0
Q17 E 0 0
C 13.2 2.0
B 13.0 0
Q18 E 0 7.3
C 0 0
B 0.5 7.9
Q19 E 8.1 8.10
C 7.9 0
B 7.3 7.9
Q28 E 6.1 6.1
C 8.1 8.1
B 6.8 6.8

Diode Pin TX RX Diode Pin TX RX

D1 A 0.5 7.1 DZ1 A 0.4 0.4
K 0 6.1 K 8.7 8.7
D2 A 0.5 7.1 D16 A 2.5 0
K 0 6.1 K 2.2 2.2
D5 A 0 0 D19 A 7.9 0
K 0 0 K 7.3 0
D6 A 10.6 2.8
K 9.7 2.8
D10 A 0 0
K 12.8 13.2
D14 A 7.9 0
K 7.2 0.6

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Cobra Rev.: A

IC4
TX RX PIN TX RX
PIN
1 4.2 4.2 9 3.6 3.6
2 4.7 4.7 10 4.0 4.0
3 1.0 1.7 11 4.5 4.5
4 0 0 12 0.7 0.7
5 5.0 5.0 13 0 0
6 0 0 14 0 0
7 0 0 15 4.7 4.7
8 0 0 16 4.1 4.1

IC3
TX RX PIN TX RX
PIN
1 3.2 3.2 8 0 1.8
2 3.2 3.2 9 0 1.8
3 3.2 3.2 10 0 1.8
4 7.9 7.9 11 0 0
5 3.7 3.7 12 0 0
6 3.9 3.9 13 0 1.7
7 3.9 3.9 14 0 0

IC8
TX RX PIN TX RX
PIN
1 1.0 1.0 4 6.3 6.3
2 0.8 0.8 5 13.2 13.2
3 0 0

IC6 PIN TX RX PIN TX RX

1 5 5 3 13.2 13.2
2 0 0 - - -

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

IC7
TX RX PIN TX RX
PIN
1 0 5.0 9 0 1.6
2 0 4.5 10 0 0
3 0 4.5 11 0 5.0
4 0 4.5 12 0 0
5 0 4.0 13 0 1.8
6 0 4.0 14 0 0
7 0 4.0 15 0 0
8 0 5.0 16 0 1.8

IC5
TX RX PIN TX RX
PIN
1 0 0 33 3.0 3.0
2 1.4 1.4 34 3.5 3.5
3 2.3 2.3 35 3.5 3.5
4 0 0 36 0 0
5 4.9 4.9 37 1.2 1.2
6 0.1 0.1 38 1.2 1.2
7 0 0 39 0 0
8 4.2 4.2 40 1.2 1.2
9 3.2 3.2 41 1.5 1.5
10 5.0 5.0 42 1.5 1.5
11 0 0 43 1.5 1.5
12 0 0 44 2.6 2.6
13 0 0 45 2.6 2.6
14 4.9 0 46 2.6 2.6
15 0 0 47 2.6 2.6
16 5.0 5.0 48 2.6 2.6
17 5.0 5.0 49 2.6 2.6
18 5.0 5.0 50 2.6 2.6
19 5.0 5.0 51 2.6 2.6
20 0 0 52 2.6 2.6
21 0 0 53 2.6 2.6
22 5.0 5.0 54 2.6 2.6
23 2.0 0 55 2.6 2.6
24 0 0 56 4.5 4.5
25 0 0 57 3.2 3.2
26 4.8 4.8 58 1.8 1.8
27 0.3 4.8 59 1.8 1.8
28 0.4 0 60 2.6 2.6
29 0 0 61 0.1 0.1
30 0 0 62 0 0
31 3.5 0 63 0 0
32 3.5 3.5 64 0 0

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 Model No: 29 LX EU
Cobra Rev.: A

Revised history:

Jun-13-2012 ---- First released of Rev.:A

Attached Circuit Diagram and PCB Layout

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