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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 PC78XL and check the contents against this list: PC78XL 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 PC78XL 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 - PC78XL BACKLIGHTED PANEL 1. - Page 5 2/25/99 10:09 AM 16. NB/ANL-ANL/OFF : Reduces external noise and interference from vehicle ignition systems. 17. S/RF-SWR/CAL : Selects meter function. S/RF - normal; SWR and CAL are for SWR measurements only. See page 8 for calibration procedures. 18. Multi-function Meter : Measures SWR , RF and S signal strength.
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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
2/25/99 10:09 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: To Receive
2/25/99 10:09 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. -
Page 9: To Transmit
2/25/99 10:09 AM 5. Adjust RF GAIN knob (small) to optimize reception in strong signal areas. 6. Adjust DELTA TUNE knob to reduce or eliminate adjacent channel interference. 7. Set meter switch to S/RF 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. -
Page 10: Multi-Function Meter
2/25/99 10:09 AM M M u u l l t t i i - - F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n M M e e t t e e r r SWR Meter: Measures SWR (standing wave ratio) of antenna. -
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 PC78XL 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
2/25/99 10:09 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
2/25/99 10:09 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: Frequency Range: Frequency Control: Frequency Tolerance:... -
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. - Page 16 2/25/99 10:09 AM Page 14 back cover...