Fanon fanfare 182 User manual

FANFARE 102
TYPE ACCEPTED - RB 249
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I, INTRODUCTION
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PLL Frequency Synthesizers
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SECTION II, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Mobile Station 
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Base Station Installation
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Antenna and Cable Information
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Voltage Standing Wave (VSWR) Measurements
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External Speaker Connections
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SECTION III, STATION OPERATION
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Function of the Controls, Indicators and Connectors
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Good CB Practices
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Receiver Operation
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Transmitter Operation
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External Speaker Operation
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SECTION IV, TECHNICAL DATA/SERVICE ? MAINTENANCE
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General Description
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Nominal Specifications
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Service and Maintenance
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Special Replacement Parts List
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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Back Cover
FIGURES AND DIAGRAMS
Figure 1, Typical Vehicle Mounting Bracket Installation
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Figure 2, Power Cable, Lead Identification Diagram
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Figure 3, Mobile Antenna Location Diagram
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Figure 4, Cable Connection Assembly Diagram
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Figure 5, External Speaker Cable Diagram
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Figure 6, Controls, Indicators and Connectors
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Figure 7, Schematic Diagram
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PLL FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER
Most Citizens Band Transceivers in the past used Frequency
Synthesizers utilizing 12 or more quartz crystals to gener-
ate the various radio signals for receiving and transmitting
the assigned CB channels. The frequency stability of each
channel, when receiving or transmitting, was dependent
largely upon the crystals used to generate the frequencies
for that channel. The frequency accuracy and stability of
one channel was often better than another.
Citizens Band transceivers of recent design, such as the
transceiver you have purchased, utilize the most advanced
design of frequency synthesizers called Phase Locked Loop
(PLL) Frequency Synthesizers. These synthesizers utilize
a minimal number of crystals as reference frequencies from
which transmitting and receiving frequencies are developed.
The transmitting and receiving frequencies are stabilized
by phase comparing to the reference frequency and thus pro-
viding a phase-locked loop.
There are several types of PLL circuits in use; the one your
transceiver uses incorporates the best features of these de-
signs. Your transceiver uses crystal controlled standards
with digital type programmable frequency dividers for selec-
tion of the channel frequencies, which are always locked to
the reference frequency. If for any reason the PLL is not
"locked" the transmitter will not transmit.

SECTION II , INSTALLATION
A. Mobile Station
CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTALLATION INFORMATION IN THIS MAN-
UAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL THE
TRANSCEIVER IN A
VEHICLE OR AS A BASE STATION.
1. Location
a)
Locate the transceiver under the dash or on the
hump of the vehicle. DO NOT POSITION ON TOP OF
THE DASH OR
ANY LOCATION THAT WILL
INTERFERE
WITH THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE.
b) Use the VEHICLE
MOUNTING BRACKET as a template
to locate and mark the mounting holes. Refer
to fig. 1 for identification of the mounting
hardware.
c)
Position the transceiver in the mounting brack-
et for best view and accessibility to the front
panel controls.
2. Power Connections
a)
CAUTION: Be sure the transceiver
POWER SWITCH
is in the OFF position before making any con-
nections to the power source. ROTATE THE VOL-
UME CONTROL FULLY TO THE COUNTERCLOCKWISE POSI-
TION.
b)
The transceiver has a polarity reversal protec-
tion diode across the power input circuit. If
the polarity of the power source is reversed,
the fuse in the positive power lead will burn
out. CHECK CAREFULLY THE POLARITY OF THE POWER
SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE TRANSCEIVER.
c)
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A FUSE OF GREATER
AMPERAGE THAN 1.5 AMPERES BE USED TO REPLACE A
BURNED OUT FUSE. ALSO, NEVER BYPASS THE FUSE
WITH A JUMPER WIRE. IN EITHER CASE SEVERE DAM-
AGE WILL RESULT TO THE TRANSCEIVER AND VOID THE
WARRANTY.
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I . TRANSCEIVER
2.
RUBBER WASHER
3.
THUMB SCREW
4.
DASH BOARD
5. MOUNTING BRACKET
6.
SELF-TAPPING SCREW & WASHER
7. MICROPHONE MOUNTING BRACKET
8.
VEHICLE CENTER HUMP
FIGURE I, TYPICAL VEHICLE MOUNTING
BRACKET INSTALLATION

d)
Negative Grounded Power System Connections
Connect the FUSED power lead (RED) to the POSI-
TIVE (+) terminal of the power source (a battery
in most vehicles) or to the accessory terminal
on the ignition switch or to the accessory fuse
on the fuse block (refer to fig. 2).
Connect the other power lead (BLACK) to the NEG-
ATIVE (-) terminal of the power source or to the
frame of the vehicle or to the COMMON (-) ground
connection.
e)
Positive Grounded Power System Connections
Connect the FUSED power lead to the FRAME of
the vehicle or to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of
the power source (refer to fig. 2).
Connect the other lead (NEGATIVE) to the NEG-
ATIVE terminal of the power source or to the
accessory terminal on the ignition switch or
to the accessory fuse on the fuse block.
POSITIVE CABLE LEAD
RED in color
TRANSCEIVER
NEGATIVE CABLE LEAD
BLACK in color
FUSE HOLDER
(+)
(—)
FIGURE 2, POWER CABLE, LEAD INDENTIFICATION DIAGRAM

3. Microphone
Connect microphone plug into transceiver jack and
mount microphone hanger as follows:
a) In the package containing the mounting hardware,
there are screws and the microphone hanging
bracket. For convenience, locate the hanger on
the dashboard within easy reach of the opera-
tor, so that the microphone may be grasped with-
out the operator having to take his eyes off
the road.
When an approximate location has been chosen,
use the hanger as a template and center punch
the centers of the two #30 (.120 Dia.) holes,
drill and mount the hanger with the two #6 self-
tapping screws.
4.
Mobile Station Antennas
CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE YOUR TRANSCEIVER WITHOUT A
PROPERLY MATCHED ANTENNA.
Many styles and types of mobile antennas are avail-
able for installation on just about every type of
vehicle, including boats and aircraft. You should
discuss this with your dealer.
Location
The position of the antenna on a vehicle is very im-
portant as it will affect the directional character-
istics (radiation
pattern). Figure 3 shows four
possible locations for a standard "quarter
,
wave" an-
tenna. The ROOFTOP is usually considered the best
location.
Front Cowl
._—__-_,---- -- _______•
III,
Mount
541.11
Roof Mount
Rear Deck
OPIMIS,
Mount
_-'
Bumper Mount
+-. 
-- 
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4
--
----'
FIGURE 3, MOBILE ANTENNA LOCATION DIAGRAM

B. Base Station Installation
1.
The unit was basically designed for mobile operation;
however, it may be used as a base station by the ad-
dition of a 13.8VDC External Power Supply.
2.
Locate the transceiver on a shelf or table out of
the path of foot traffic and near a 117VAC/60Hz
power outlet.
3.
An external rooftop 4ntenna may be used or a simple
whip type which connects directly to the antenna con-
nector on the transceiver. Most of your dealers can
give you advise.
4.
Refer to fig. 2 for the proper connections to the
external power supply.
C. Antenna and Cable Information
1.
The antenna is a very important part of your radio
station, whether it is a mobile or base station.
Antenna height is of prime importance. Refer to
the FCC Rules and Regulations for the maximum
height from the ground or building you are allowed.
The higher the terrain or structure on which the
antenna is mounted, the greater the range of com-
munication will be.
2.
The unit is designed to operate with any good qual-
ity Citizens Band mobile or base station antenna.
The type of antenna you should use depends in large
measure upon WHERE the antenna is to be mounted and
the radiation pattern you require. All your dealers
are well qualified to assist you in selecting the
proper type.
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TO BRAIDED SHIELD 
COUPLING  BRAIDED SHIELD 
CENTER CONDUCTOR
ADAPTER 
PLUG ASSEMBLY
FOLD BRAIDED SHIELD
BACK OVER ADAPTER
PLACE CENTER CONDUCTOR THRU
CENTER OF PLUG ASSEMBLY AND
SOLDER
FIGURE 4, CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
FINISHED ASSEMBLY
3.
Transmission Cable Requirements
In most cases the coaxial cable supplied with mobile
CB antennas are of the proper length for connecting
directly to the antenna connector on the rear panel
of the transceiver; however, if it is necessary to
change the length, type RG58/U is recommended for
lengths up to 50 feet.
4.
Length Calculations
The length of the transmission cable is very im-
portant, as the length will vary according to the
transmission "velocity factor" of the cable. The
length of cables with a velocity factor of 0.66
(regular type cable) should be in odd multiples of
6 feet for a frequency of 27 MHz.
Cables with a velocity factor of 0.82 (foam type
dielectric) should be in odd multiples of 7.5 feet
for 27 MHz installations.
5.
The formula for determining the length in feet of
the cable you may use, is as follows:
Cable length = 246 V
f
Where V = Transmission Velocity Factor of the cable
f = Frequency in Megahertz
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D. Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) Measurements
The VSWR of the antenna system should not be greater than
1.5 to 1. Use a COURIER Model Port-A-Lab 500 D Voltage
Standing Wave Ratio Meter, or equivalent instrument;
follow the instructions
given with the instrument.
F. External Speaker Connections
1. External Speaker
Prepare an 8 ohm speaker as shown in fig. 5 and in-
sert into the EXT-SPK jack on the rear panel. The
internal speaker will be bypassed when the external
speaker plug is inserted.
CAUTION: POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION
BEFORE INSERTING THE SPEAKER PLUG INTO
THE JACK ON THE REAR PANEL. THE SPEAKER
LEADS MUST NOT BE CONNECTED IN ANY WAY TO
THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OR TO THE TRANSCEIVER
CASE, AS SHORTING MAY OCCUR AND CAUSE DAM-
AGE TO THE SPEAKER AND TRANSCEIVER COMPO-
NENTS.
2.
Public Address Speaker
The transceiver volume control controls only the
audio level of the CB receiver. Therefore, if it is
desired to control the audio level of the PA function
it is necessary to prepare an insulated cable with
minature phone plug (H.H.Smith #480, or equivalent),
horn or speaker, and add a volume control as shown in
fig. 5. Insert the miniature phone plug into the PA
SPK jack.
CAUTION: BE SURE THAT THE EXTERNAL SPEAKER OR THE
PUBLIC ADDRESS SPEAKER CABLE, DO NOT MAKE
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN ANY WAY TO THE
TRANSCEIVER CASE, AS THE UNIT MAY BE SHORT-
ED AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER COM-
PONENTS.
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