Uniden PRO505XL Manual page 42

Transmitting
Using the PA
feature
Adjusting the
squelch level
Using the
Instant
Channel 9
feature
NOTE: Make sure you read and understood part 95 of the FCC rules
and regulations before using the transmitter.
Maintenance
Every six to twelve months, check to make sure
► The Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is less than 2:1.
► All electrical connections are secure and free of corrosion.
► The antenna cable shows no wear or damage.
► All mounting screws are securely fastened.
4. Inspect all screws and other mounting hardware.
If your radio is not performing to your expectations, please try these
simple steps. If these steps don't solve your problem, visit www.uniden.
com for help.
– Tune the radio to the channel you want to transmit
on, and listen to make sure the channel is clear.
– Press and hold the PTT button.
– Hold the microphone about 2 inches away from
your mouth and speak in a normal voice.
– Release the button to listen for a response.
– Toggle the CB/PA switch to PA; this turns off the
CB radio and activates the PA speaker.
– On the microphone, press and hold the PTT
button.
– Hold the microphone about 2 inches away from
your mouth and speak in a normal voice. Use
the Volume knob to adjust the volume of the PA
speaker.
– When you're finished broadcasting, release the
button and move the CB/PA switch back to CB.
– To filter out weaker signals and background noise,
turn the knob clockwise to increase the squelch
level.
– To decrease the squelch level so you can hear
weaker radio signals, turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
– Press the CH9 button; the radio automatically
tunes to channel 9.
– Press the CH9 button again to return to the
previous channel.
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