MOBILE INSTALLATION ................7 Mobile Antenna ................... 8 Connecting the Power Cords ..............8 Ground Information ................... 8 USING YOUR PC68LTD ............... 9 TURN PC68LTD ON/OFF ................9 CB MODE ......................9 PA MODE ...................... 10 HI CUT/OFF ....................10 TO TRANSMIT/RECEIVE ................
This is an FCC rule and applies to all operators of CB radios. WHAT’S IN THE BOX Carefully unpack your PC68LTD and check the contents against this list: • PC68LTD CB 2-way mobile radio • Microphone • Mounting Bracket Kit...
Never use damaged products! FRONT VIEW Item Definition Function Meter: Measures RF and S signal strength. NB/ANL/ANL/OFF: Reduces external noise and interference from vehicle ignition systems. Select OFF to turn off this function. CB/PA: Selects the PA (Public Address) or CB (Citizens Band). Do not use PA function unless an external speaker is connected.
Item Definition Microphone Jack REAR VIEW Item Definition Antenna Jack PA SP: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use as a public address system. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels.
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.
(+) battery terminal or other convenient point. Then connect the black power cord to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery terminal. USING YOUR PC68LTD TURN PC68LTD ON/OFF Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise until the unit turns on and the display backlight turns on.
turned clockwise to maximum. 8. Turn MIC GAIN knob to adjust microphone sensitivity for transmission. Normally, the knob is turned clockwise to maximum. 9. Set the brightness (BRT or DIM). PA MODE Using the PA mode requires an optional speaker. 1.
2. Remove the fuse and inspect. If blown, replace with the same type fuse. Use only the fuse specified for your PC68LTD. Failure to do so may void your warranty. TROUBLESHOOTING In the event of system malfunction, perform the following procedures:...
Be sure antenna SWR is normal. Low Transmission Adjust MIC Gain. If you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL...
Weight: 3 Pounds TRANSMITTER Output Power: 4 watts Emission Type: Hum and Noise: Better than 40 dB Frequency Tolerance: ±0.002% Modulation Percentage (Peak): 100% Spurious Rejection: -70 dB Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: 0.5 µV Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV Squelch Threshold:...
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Code Meaning Code Meaning 10-3 Stop transmitting 10-36 Correct time is 10-4 OK, message received 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-5 Relay message 10-38 Ambulance needed at 10-6 Busy, stand by 10-39 Your message is delivered 10-7 Out of service, leaving air 10-41 Please turn to channel 10-8...
Never transmit if any person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna. Note that Uniden does not specify or supply any antenna with this transceiver. While a 0 dBi gain antenna is normal for a typical installation, the above limit applies to any antenna with up to 3 dBi gain.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect one year after the date of original retail sale.
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Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100 Roanoke, TX 76262 (800) 297-1023, 8 a.m.
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