Uniden PC78LTW User Manual

Uniden PC78LTW User Manual

Cb 2-way mobile radio

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  • Page 1 2/24/99 8:24 AM Page 1 COVER...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Two-Year Extended Warranty ........13 U U n n p p a a c c k k i i n n g g Carefully unpack your PC78LTW and check the contents against this list: PC78LTW CB 2-way mobile radio...
  • Page 3: Description

    D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n Your Uniden PC78LTW represents the highest quality communications device designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service. It will operate on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s a a n n d d F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s FRONT VIEW - PC78LTW BACKLIGHTED PANEL 1.
  • Page 5 2/24/99 8:24 AM 17. CB/WX/PA Switch: Selects PA (Public Address) WX (Weather Radio) or CB . Do not use PA function unless an external speaker is connected. 18. S/RF/SWR / CAL : Selects meter function. S/RF - normal; SWR and CAL are for SWR measurements only. See page 8 for calibration procedures.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power transfer from the 50 ohm transmission line to the radiating element. Your Uniden dealer is qualified to help you select the proper antenna for your requirements. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile installation.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Cords

    2/24/99 8:24 AM CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS We recommend connecting the power lead to the Ignition Switch Accessory Terminal. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off when the ignition switch is turned off. Or, the power cord may be connected to an available terminal on the fuse block, or, to a point in the wiring harness.
  • Page 8 2/24/99 8:24 AM T T o o R R e e c c e e i i v v e e Be sure that the power source, antenna, and microphone are properly connected before proceeding. 1. Turn unit ON and set VOLUME Control to a comfortable level.
  • Page 9: To Receive

    W e e a a t t h h e e r r I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Your PC78LTW combines a CB Radio with a Weather Radio and a Weather Alert System.
  • Page 10: To Transmit

    2/24/99 8:24 AM T T o o T T r r a a n n s s m m i i t t Perform a voltage Standing Wave Ratio ( SWR ) measurement prior to using the transmitter. A SWR ratio in excess of 2:1 may damage the transmitter.
  • Page 11: Preventive Maintenance

    M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e The PC78LTW is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Except for the fuse in the DC power cord, no maintenance is required.
  • Page 12: Servicing Your Transceiver

    Low Transmission If you do not get satisfactory results after performing the above checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. S S e e r r v v i i c c i i n n g g Y Y o o u u r r T T r r a a n n s s c c e e i i v v e e r r Technical information, diagrams, and charts are provided on request.
  • Page 13: Radio Code Definitions

    2/24/99 8:24 AM R R a a d d i i o o C C o o d d e e D D e e f f i i n n i i t t i i o o n n s s The following list contains common “10-Codes”...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    2/24/99 8:24 AM S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s General Channels: CB Frequency Range: Weather Frequency Range:...
  • Page 15: Two-Year Extended Warranty

    (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
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