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  • Page 2 F E D E R A L C O M M U N IC A T IO N S C O M M IS S IO N S R EQ U IR E M EN T S J Youf new Midland 13-898B is a combination receiver-transmitter designed, buiU, and F. С. C. type acceptcd for licensed Class D operation on any of ihe 23 frequeneies designated as citizens band channels by the Federal Communications Commission.
  • Page 3 Your 13-898B is a versatile, Professional quality tranlceiver and we strongly suggest that you read this Owners Guide carefully before operation so that you tnay receive full benefit from its many features. WARNING: То prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this applianee to rain or moisture.
  • Page 4 Figure 2 C O M PA T tB ILlT Y The 13-898B is designed to be completely compatible with all current modes of Class D operation, including single sideband, (upper or lower), double sideband, or conventional AM and is equipped with separate transmit ter circuitry to provide high level AM (Amplitude Modulated) transmissions and Ttue SSB (Single Sideband) transmissions.
  • Page 5 O P E R A T IO N OF C O N T R O L S D IG IT A L C L O C K C L O C K F U N C T IO N KN O B T IM E / A L A R M S E T K N O B C H A N N E L S E L E C T 0 R S IG N A L M E T E R...
  • Page 6 AC POWER CONNECTOR ANTENNA CONNECTOR______ _ _ FUSE %A TV I TRAP DC POWER CONNECTOR PA JACK RECORD OUTPUT JACK- EXTERNAL A U X I U A R Y IN P U T J A C K - 8 —...
  • Page 7 O P E R Ä T I N G C O N T R O L S , C O N N E C T D R S A N D T H E IR F U N C T IO N S C H A N N E L S E L E C T O R SW ITCH Controls both ttansmitter and receiver frequencies simultaneously and rnay be set to any of the 23 or EX positions indicated.
  • Page 8 R F -C A L IB R A T E C O N T R O L For usual operation place this control in the “ R F ” position (füll counterclockwise position). This control, placed in the RF position, switches in the “ R F meter” and your transmitting power will be indicated on the RF meter scalę...
  • Page 9 C A L -S W R PUSH SW ITC H This switch will be used to check the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) of your antenna system. SW R C H E C K Connect your antenna system to the antenna conneetor on the rear panel. Place the mode switch in the AM position and the CB/РА...
  • Page 10: Phone Jack

    A N L -B L A N K E R PUSH SWITCH With this switch placed in the released ANL position undesireable noise will be considerably reduced in AM réception. When in the depressed BLANKER position annoying impulse noise will be blanked out.
  • Page 11 PA J A C K This will be used for connection o f PA speaker, see “ CB-РА” push switch'’ in this manuał. T V I T R A P C O IL Minimizes T V interférence. It is preset at the factory and usuatly does not require readjustment. However if necessarÿ, it may be adjusted for minimum TV interférence.
  • Page 12 S METER This gives the relative strength of incoming signais when receiving. D IG IT A L CLOCK When the AC power cord is inserted in the AC outlet, the clock starts operating regardless of whether the POWER switch (on the front panel) is turnëd on or off. То...
  • Page 13 Time Setting: Push the TIME SET knob and adjust the time. A N T E N N Ą C O N N E C T IO N Any Citizens Band beam, dipole, ground plane or vertical antenna may be used. A ground piane type antenna will provide good coverage, and sińce it is essentially non-direetional, it is ideal in base station to mobile operation.
  • Page 14 OPERATiNG INSTRUCTIO NS Insert the MIC pług in the MIC Jack. Make sure your antenna is securely connected to the ANT connecter. Tum the Power on as stated in this manuał. Set EF GAIN to maximum tempo rar iły. Tum the SQUELCH knob counter-clockwise fully. Place the FINE TUNE knob at center position.
  • Page 15 E R V IC IN G YO U R T R A N S C E IV E R The technical information, diagrams and charts provided in this manuał are suppüed for the use of a qualified holder of a first or second dass radiotéléphone license in servicing this transceiver. It is the users responsibility to see that this unit is operating at all times in accordance with the F.
  • Page 16 13-898 B S P E C IF IC A T IO N S G E N E R A L CSrcuitry: 2 ICs, 40 Transistors, 1 FET, 63 Diodes Crystals Frequency Control: Channels: Modes o f Operations: AM, Lower Sideband-Upper Sideband RF gain control, Calibrate, Volume, Squelch, mode switch Controls: Fine Time, Channel selector, CAL/SWR switch, ANL-BLANKER...
  • Page 17 More than 0.5jiV (S/>: lüdB) Sensitivity: Selectivity: More than 50 dB than ±800Hz Fine Tune: More More than 3 W Audio output power: O.öjuV ~ 100 V ( AM). 0.25 V ~ IOO V (SSB) Squelch range: 11.275 MHz. Intermediate Frequency: Ist, 2nd 455 SSB T R A N SM IT T E R -...
  • Page 19: Back View

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  • Page 20 FRONT VIEW...
  • Page 21 B A C K V IE W 20 -...
  • Page 22: Front View

    FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW R401 R402 B A C K V IE W B A C K V IE W...
  • Page 23 îi.SÎÛ SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM O F 13-898B Printed in...