Galaxy DX 2547 User manual

Printed In Malaysia
AT2547010A
PD0009028
DX 2547
AM/ SSB Two Way
Citizen Band Base Station Transceiver
OWN
ER’
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MA
NU
AL
LSB
CLARIFIER
CLARIFIER
NB
AM / SSB Base Station CB Radio
OFF
DIM TONE
SWR
MIC
MIC RF
PHONES
OFF
RF POWER
PA
R. B.
PWR
MOD
DX 2547
RX / TX
USB LSB
AM
SWR ALERT
ANL
GNF
40%
1.5
TALKBACK
POWER
1
PWR
MOD
SWR
1
3
0
20%
3
5
S
CHANNEL
+60
+40
100%
MAX
2
3
6
9
60%
80%
15
12
7
9
+20
dB
R.B.GNF USB
ANL
PA AM
NB
VOLUME
SQUELCH
NORMAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
CHAPTER 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CHAPTER 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Phone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Public Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CHAPTER 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Frequency Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Procedure to Receive And Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving SSB Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alternate Microphone And Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A Few Rules That Should Be Obeyed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How Your CB can Serve You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use Channel 9 for Emergency Message Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Channels 40
Frequency Range 26.965 ~ 27.405 MHz
Emission AM/USB/LSB
Frequency Control Phase-Lock-loop (PLL) Synthesizer
Frequency Tolerance 0.005%
Frequency Stability 0.003%
Temperature Range -30°C to +50°C
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms
Antenna Connectors Standard SO-239 type
Meter Function Meter#1 RF output Power / Antenna SWR
Meter#2 Received signal strength / MOD %
Input Voltage AC 120V, 60Hz
TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output AM 4W ; USB/LSB 12W PEP
Antenna Connector UHF Type, 50 Ohms
AM Modulation Up to 100%
Spurious Emission Better than -60 dB
Unwanted Sideband Better than -60 dB
RECEIVER
Sensitivity for 10 dB (S+N)/N AM : 0.5 uV, USB/LSB : 0.15 uV
Adjacent Channel Rejection -60dB
Image Rejection -50dB
AGC Figure of Merit 50 mV for 10dB Change in Audio Output
Audio Power Output 2.5W @ 10% Distortion
Audio Response 300 to 2500 Hz
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
LOCATION
Choose a location close to an AC power outlet and convenient for running
the antenna lead-in cable. This transceiver is attached with the AC power
cord set. Proceed as follows to complete all necessary connections to the
transceiver.
1. Your transceiver has a standard antenna connector type, SO-239 located
on the rear panel for easy connection to the standard PL-259 coax plugs.
If the coax antenna cable must be made longer, use only enough coax
cable to suit your needs with impedance of 50 ohms, frequency range
from 26.965 to 27.405 MHz. This will insure proper impedance match
and maximum power transfer from the transmitter to the antenna.
2. Use 120V AC power for the base station.
NOISE INTERFERENCE
There are several kinds of noise interference you may encounter in base
station operation. Some of these noises come from fluorescent light,
electrical appliance, lawnmower, nearby commercial broadcast etc.
Commercial products are available to reduce interference from these sources.
Consult your dealer or professional amateur radio supplier.
Even though the transceiver has ANL and NB controls, in some installation
ignition interference may be high enough to make good communications
impossible. The electrical noise may come from several sources. Many
possibilities exist as variations between vehicles require different solutions to
reduce the noise.
ANTENNA
For best transmission and reception, your transceiver should use an antenna
especially designed for a frequency of 27 MHz. Antenna is to be purchased
separately and it comes with the installation instructions. Numerous types of
antennas are available. Some emphasize on ease of installation while others
emphasize on performance. Often the difference in performance for these
antennas is modest.
1. Vertical Ground Plane Antenna : Omni directional antennas provide
optimum performance for contacting other fixed stations using vertical
type antennas in addition to all mobile stations. For medium long range
communications work.
Ground Plane
2. Directional Beam Antenna :Highly efficient and directional antenna
generally intended for fixed-to-fixed long range communications.
Directional Beam Antenna
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER
The external speaker jack (EXT. SP.) on the rear panel is used for remote
receiver monitoring. The external speaker should have 8 ohms impedance
and be able to handle at least 4 watts. When the external speaker is plugged
in, the internal speaker is disconnected.
PHONE JACK
This PHONE jack accepts headphone of 4 to 32 ohms impedance. When a
headphone is plugged into this jack, both internal and external speakers are
silenced simultaneously.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
To use the transceiver as a public address system, connect an external 8 ohms
speaker (4 watts minimum) to the PA. SP. jack located on the rear panel.
Direct speaker away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback.
Physical separation or isolation of the microphone and speaker is important
when operating the PA at high output levels.
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL
1. PHONE JACK : Used to connect headphones for listening.
2. MICROPHONE JACK : Used to connect microphone for voice source.
3. RF POWER CONTROL : This control allows the user to adjust RF
power output.
4. RF GAIN CONTROL : This control is used to reduce the gain of the RF
amplifier under strong signal conditions.
5. MIC GAIN CONTROL : Adjust the microphone gain in the transmit and
PA modes. This controls the gain to the extent that full talk power is
available several inches away from the microphone. In the Public
Address (PA) mode, the control function as the volume control.
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CLARIFIER
DX 2547
AM / SSB Base Station CB Radio
MIC
PHONES
OFF
MIC RF
OFF
DIM TONE
RF POWER SWR PWR
MOD
POWER
TALKBACK
SWR
0
20%
3
PWR
MOD
1
S
9
3
1
1.5
3
2
6
MAX
15
12
40%
5
7
9
60%
80%
100%
+40
+20
SWR ALERT
PA
RX / TX
R. B.
USB AM LSB
GNF
ANL
CLARIFIER
NB
+60
dB
CHANNEL
GNF R.B. PA AM
NB
USB
ANL
LSB
VOLUME
SQUELCH
NORMAL
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6. SWR/MOD/PWR SWITCH : This switch controls the function of the
meter during the transmit mode. In the “SWR” position, the meter
indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) of your antenna. There are no
adjustments because the SWR circuit in this radio calibrates itself
automatically. When the switch is in the “MOD” position, the green scale
on the meter indicates your percentage of modulation. It is most accurate
when testing at 4 watts output. This operates in AM only, not in SSB.
When this switch is in “PWR” position, the meter indicates your power
output.
7. DIMMER CONTROL : This knob controls the level of brightness for the
meter lamp and channel display.
8. TONE CONTROL : This control changes tone quality in receive only. In
clockwise rotation, treble is increased and in counter clockwise rotation,
bass is increased.
9. PA/OFF SWITCH : In the “PA” position, your voice will come out of the
speaker that you need to plug in to the “PA.SP” jack on the back of the
radio. The radio does not operate when you are in the “PA” mode.
10. ROGER BEEP SWITCH : In the Roger Beep position, the radio
transmits an audio tone at the end of your transmission to indicates that
transmission has ended. As a courtesy to others, use the Roger Beep only
when necessary.
11. CHANNEL SELECTOR : This control is used to select a desired
transmit and receive channel.
12. ANL/OFF SWITCH : In the “ANL” position, the Automatic Noise
Limiter is activated.
13. MODE SWITCH : This control allows you to select one of the
following operating modes: USB/AM/LSB.
14. GNF/OFF SWITCH : In the “GNF” mode, you are in CB operation but
the Galaxy Noise Filter is engaged. This is a special noise filter that de-
emphasizes audio high frequency response in order to increase the signal-
to-noise ratio of weak signals. While you will notice a dramatic reduction
in the “rushing” sound when this filter is activated, it does not have much
effect on the signal-to-noise of strong signals.
15. CLARIFIER/OFF SWITCH : Pushing this switch turns the Clarifier on
and off.
16. CLARIFIER CONTROL : Allows tuning of the receive frequency
above or below the channel frequency by up to 1.0KHz. Although this
control is intended primarily to tune in SSB signals, it may be used to
optimize AM signals.
17. CLARIFIER LED : This LED lights when the clarifier is on.
18. NB/OFF SWITCH : In the “NB” position, the Noise Blanker is
activated. The Noise Blanker is very effective in eliminating repetitive
impulse noise such as ignition interference.
19. VOLUME CONTROL : Turn clockwise to set the desired listening
level.
20. SQUELCH CONTROL : This switch is used to eliminate background
noise being heard through the receiver which can be disturbing when no
transmission are being heard through the received. To use this feature,
turn the switch fully counterclockwise and then turn clockwise slowly
until the background noise is just eliminated. Further clockwise rotation
will increase the threshold level which a signal must overcome in order to
be heard. Only strong signal will be heard at a maximum clockwise
setting.
21. TALKBACK CONTROL : Turn clockwise to activate Talkback circuit.
Adjust this knob for desired volume of Talkback. This is used to monitor
your own voice. For example, you could use this feature to compare
different microphones.
22. POWER ON/OFF CONTROL : Pushing this switch to apply power to
the unit.
23. FRONT PANEL METER : The Front Panel Meter allows the user to
monitor signal strength, RF output power, SWR level and AM
Modulation level.
24. TX/RX LED : The red LED indicates the unit is in the transmit mode.
The green LED indicates the unit is in the receive mode.
25. CHANNEL DISPLAY : The channel display indicates the current
selected channel.
26. SWR ALERT LED : This LED lights red when your SWR is higher
than about 3:1. This is not an exact indicator of 3:1 SWR, but it is an
indication that you should check your SWR reading.
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27. GNF LED : This LED lights red when the GNF is on.
28. R.B. LED : This LED lights green when the Roger Beep is on.
29. FREQUENCY COUNTER : This display indicates the frequency of the
selected channel.
30. PA LED : This LED lights red when the radio is in the PA mode.
31. ANL LED : This LED lights red when the ANL is on.
32. USB LED : This LED lights red when the radio is in the USB mode.
33. AM LED : This LED lights red when the radio is in the AM mode.
34. NB LED : This LED lights red when the NB is on.
35. LSB LED : This LED lights red when the radio is in the LSB mode.
36. CH9/CH19 SWITCH : This control allows you to select CH 9 or CH19
instantly. When the switch is placed in the “NORMAL” position, the user
is allow to select a desired transmit and receive channel.
REAR PANEL
1. AC POWER CORD : Connect to AC power outlet for ac main supply.
2. FUSE : Accommodates a fuse for AC input circuit protection. Use 125V
2A fuse for replacement.
3. DC POWER : This accepts 13.8V DC power cable with built-in 7A fuse.
The power cord provided with the radio has a black and red wire. The
black goes to negative and red goes to positive.
4. AC/DC POWER SELECTOR : This control is used to select a desired
power supply of AC power or DC power.
5. ANTENNA : This jack accepts 50 ohms coaxial cable with a PL-259 type
plug.
6. PA SP. : This jack is for PA operation. Before operating, you must first
connect a PA speaker (8 ohms, 4W) to this jack.
7. EXT. SP : This jack accepts 4 to 8 ohms, 5 watts external speaker. When
the external speaker is connected to this jack, the built-in speaker will be
disabled.
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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
Operation is subj ect to the condition that this device
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
does not cause harmful interference.
This dev ice complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
125V / 2A
F
INPUT
AC
MODEL NO. :
AC
DC
INPUT : 120VAC 50 / 60Hz, 60W
FCC ID : C2R−DX−2547
AM / SSB TRANSCEIVER
− DC 13.8V +
U
S
E
SERIAL NO.:
TRANSCEIVER
LISTED 128H
UL
R
MADE IN TAIWAN
ANT.
EXT SPPA
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION

FREQUENCY CHART
Channel Channel Frequency Channel Channel Frequency
1 26.965 MHz 21 27.215 MHz
2 26.975 MHz 22 27.225 MHz
3 26.985 MHz 23 27.255 MHz
4 27.005 MHz 24 27.235 MHz
5 27.015 MHz 25 27.245 MHz
6 27.025 MHz 26 27.265 MHz
7 27.035 MHz 27 27.275 MHz
8 27.055 MHz 28 27.285 MHz
9 27.065 MHz 29 27.295 MHz
10 27.075 MHz 30 27.305 MHz
11 27.085 MHz 31 27.315 MHz
12 27.105 MHz 32 27.325 MHz
13 27.115 MHz 33 27.335 MHz
14 27.125 MHz 34 27.345 MHz
15 27.135 MHz 35 27.355 MHz
16 27.155 MHz 36 27.365 MHz
17 27.165 MHz 37 27.375 MHz
18 27.175 MHz 38 27.385 MHz
19 27.185 MHz 39 27.395 MHz
20 27.205 MHz 40 27.405 MHz
PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
A. MICROPHONE
The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the push-to-talk switch on the
microphone. Press the switch and the transmitter is activated, release switch
to receive. When transmitting, hold the microphone two inches from the
mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice. This transceiver comes complete
with a low impedance dynamic microphone.
B. PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE
1. Be sure that power source, microphone and antenna are connected to the
proper connectors before going to the next step.
2. Press the POWER switch to apply power to the radio.
3. Set the VOL for a comfortable listening level.
4. Set the MODE switch to the desired mode.
5. Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the SQ knob slowly
clockwise until the noise just disappears. The SQ is now properly
adjusted. The receiver will remain quiet until a signal is actually received.
Do not advance the control too far or some of weaker signals will not be
heard.
6. Set the CHANNEL selector switch to the desired channel.
7. Set the RF GAIN control fully clockwise for maximum RF gain.
C. RF POWER CONTROL
This feature allows for the adjustment of the RF power output continuously
over the range of 1 to 4 watts in AM and 4 to 12 watts in USB or LSB.
D. PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT
1. Select the desired channel of transmission
2. Set the MIC GAIN control fully clockwise.
3. If the channel is clear, depress the push-to-talk switch on the microphone
and speak in a normal voice.
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RECEIVING SSB SIGNALS
There are three types of signals presently used for communications in the
Citizens Band : AM, USB, LSB. When the MODE switch on your unit is
placed in the AM position, only standard double-side band, full carrier
signals will be detected. An SSB signal may be recognized while in the AM
mode by its characteristic "Donald Duck" sound and the inability of the
detector to produce an intelligible output. The USB and LSB modes will
detect upper side band and lower side band respectively, and standard AM
signals.
SSB reception differs from standard AM reception in that an SSB receiver
does not require a carrier or opposite side band to produce an intelligible
signal. A single-side band transmitted signal consists only of the upper or the
lower side band and no carrier is transmitted. The elimination of the carrier
from the AM signal helps to eliminate the biggest cause of whistles and tones
heard on channels which make even moderately strong AM signals
unreadable. Also, SSB takes only half the space of an AM channel, therefore
two SSB conversations will fit into each channel, expanding the 40 AM
channels to 80 SSB channels. The reduction in channel space required also
helps in the receiver because only half of the noise and interference can be
received with 100% of the SSB signal.
An SSB signal may be received only when the listening receiver is
functioning in the same mode. In other words, an upper side band signal
(USB) may be made intelligible only if the receiver is functioning in the USB
position.
If a lower side band (LSB) signal is heard when the receiver is in the USB
mode, no amount of tuning will make the signal intelligible. The reason for
this may be understood if you consider that when the modulation is applied
to the transmitter's microphone in the USB mode, the transmitter output
frequency is increased whereas in the LSB mode the transmitter's output
frequency is decreased.
The result in listening to the receiver is that when the MODE switch is in the
proper position (either USB or LSB), a true reproduction of a single tone of
modulation will result, and if the tone is increased in frequency (such as a
low-pitched whistle or a high-pitched whistle) you will hear the increase in
the output tone of the receiver. If the incorrect mode is selected, an increase
in tone of a whistle applied to the transmitter will cause a decrease in the
resultant tone from the receiver.
Thus when a voice is used in place of a whistle or tone, in the proper
listening mode the voice will be received correctly whereas in the incorrect
mode, the voice will be translated backwards and cannot be made intelligible
by the CLARIFIER control. When listening to an AM transmission, a correct
side band is heard in either mode since both upper and lower side bands are
received.
Once the desired SSB mode has been selected, frequency adjustment may be
necessary in order to make the incoming signal intelligible. The CLARIFIER
control allows the operator to vary frequency above or below the exact
frequency of the channel. If the sound of the incoming signal is high or low
pitched, adjust the operation of the CLARIFIER.
Consider it as performing the same function as a phonograph speed control.
When the speed is set too high, voices will be high-pitched and if set too low,
voice will be low-pitched. Also, there is only one correct speed that will
make a particular record produce the same sound that was recorded. If the
record is played on a turntable that is rotated in the wrong direction (opposite
side band) no amount of speed control (CLARIFIER) will produce an
intelligible sound.
An AM signal received while listening in one of the SSB modes will produce
a steady tone (carrier) in addition to the intelligence, unless the SSB receiver
is tuned to exactly the same frequency by the CLARIFIER control. For
simplicity, it is recommended that the AM modes be used to listen to AM
signals.
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ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION
For best results, the user should select a low-impedance dynamic type
microphone or a transistorized microphone. Transistorized type microphones
have low output impedance characteristics. The microphones must be
provided with a four-lead cable. The audio conductor and its shielded lead
comprise two of the leads. The third lead is for transmit control and the
fourth is for receiving control.
The microphone should provide the functions shown in schematic below.
4 WIRE MIC CABLE
Pin Number Mic Cable Lead
1 Audio Shield
2 Audio Lead
3 Transmit Control
4 Receive Control
Fig. 1 Your transceiver microphone schematic.
If the microphone to be used is provided with precut leads, they must be
revised as follows.
1. Cut leads so that they extend 7/16" beyond the plastic insulating jacket of
the microphone cable.
2. All leads should be cut to the same length. Strip the ends of each wire
1/8" and tin the exposed wire.
Before beginning the actual wiring, read carefully the circuit and wiring
information provided with the microphone you select. Use the minimum heat
required in soldering the connections. Keep the exposed wire lengths to a
minimum to avoid shorting when the microphone plug is reassembled.
Fig. 2 Microphone plug wiring
To wire the microphone cable to the plug provided, proceed as follows :
1. Remove the retaining screw.
2. Unscrew the housing from the pin receptacle body.
3. Loosen the two cable clamp retainer screws.
4. Feed the microphone cable through the housing, knurled ring and washer
as shown Figure 2.
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5. The wires must now be soldered to the pins as indicated in the above
wiring tables. If a vise or clamping tool is available it should be used to
hold the pin receptacle body during the soldering operation, so that both
hands are free to perform the soldering. If a vise or clamping tool is not
available, the pin receptacle body can be held in a stationary position by
inserting it into the microphone jack on the front panel. The numbers of
the microphone plug are shown in Fig. 3, as viewed from the back of the
plug. Before soldering the wire to the pins, pre-tin the wire receptacle of
each pin of the plug.
Fig. 3 Microphone plug pin numbers viewed from rear of pin receptacle.
6. Be sure that the housing and the knurled ring of Figure 2 are pushed back
onto the microphone cable before starting to solder. If the washer is not
captive to the pin receptacle body, make sure that it is placed on the
threaded portion of the pin receptacle body before soldering.
7. If the microphone jack is used to hold the pin receptacle during soldering
operation, best results are obtained when the connections to pin 1 and 3
are made first and then the connections to pins 2 and 4. Use a minimum
amount of soldering and be careful to prevent excessive solder
accumulation on pins, which could cause a short between the pin and the
microphone plug housing.
8. When all soldering connections to the pins of the microphone are
completed, push the knurled ring and the housing forward and screw the
housing onto the threaded portion of the pin receptacle body. Note the
location of the screw clearance hole in the plug housing with respect to
the threaded hole in the pin receptacle body. When the housing is
completely threaded into the pin receptacle body, a final fraction of a turn
either clockwise or counterclockwise may be required to align the screw
hole with the threaded hole in the pin receptacle body. When these are
aligned, the retaining screw is then screwed into place to secure the
housing to the pin receptacle body.
9. The two cable clamp retainer screws should now be tightened to secure the
housing to the microphone cord. If the cutting directions have been
carefully followed, the cable clamp should secure to the insulation jacket
of the microphone cable.
10. Upon completion of the microphone plug wiring, connect and secure the
microphone plug in the transceiver.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
This transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encountered in
base installations. The use of all solid state circuitry and its light weight
result in high reliability. Should a failure occur, however, replace parts only
with identical parts. Do not substitute.
NOTE
If the performance described in the OPERATION and
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT sections is not obtained,
review the operating instructions to insure that proper procedures
were followed.
FCC WARNING
All transmitter adjustments other than those provided on front
panel by the manufacturer must be made by or under the
supervision of the holder of an FCC – issued general radio
telephone operator’s license.
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A FEW RULES THAT SHOULD BE OBEYED
1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for
more than five minutes at a time without taking a one-minute break, to
give others a chance to use the channel.
2. You are not allowed to blast others off the air by over-powering them with
illegally amplified transmitter power, or illegally high antennas.
3. You can’t use the transceiver to promote illegal activities.
4. You are not allowed to use profanity.
5. You may not play music in your transceiver.
6. You may not use your transceiver to sell merchandised or professional
service.
HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU
1. Warn of traffic tie ups ahead.
2. Provide weather and road information.
3. Provide help fast in event of emergency or breakdown.
4. Suggest good spots to eat and sleep.
5. Make long trips more interesting, and help keep you awake.
6. Provide direct contact with your office or home.
7. Make friends for you as you travel.
8. Provide “local information” to find your destination.
9. Help law enforcement officers by reporting drunk and reckless drivers.
USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY MESSAGES ONLY
The FCC gives the following examples of permitted and prohibited types of
communications for use in an emergency. These are guidelines and are not
intended to be all inclusive.
Permitted Example Message
YES “A tornado sighted six miles north of town.
NO “This is observation post number 10. No tornado
sighted.
YES “I am out of gas on interstate 95”
NO “I am out of gas in my driveway”
YES “There is a four-car collusion at exit 10 on the
Beltway, send police and ambulance.”
NO “traffic is moving smoothly on the Beltway”
YES “Base to Unit 1, the weather Bureau has just
issued a thunder storm warning. Bring the
sailboat into port.”
NO “Attention all motorists. The weather Bureau
advises that the snow tomorrow will accumulate
4 to 6 inches.
YES “There is a fire in the building on the corner of
6th and Main Streets.”
NO “This is Halloween patrol unit number 3.
Everything is quiet here.”
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• “Limited” means that we will repair problems caused by factory defects
or normal use at no charge.
• Before returning a radio to us for warranty service, please call our
Service Department for a Repair Authorization Number (RAN). This
RAN must be written below your return address on the outside of the
shipping box. Boxes which arrive without a RAN will be refused, and
the shipping company will return the unopened box to you. Be sure to
have a pen and paper ready along with the serial number of your radio
before calling. We will give you the RAN and our shipping address over
the phone. The telephone number of the Service Department is (760)
480-8800, and we suggest calling between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Pacific Time.
• Please include a note with a detailed description of the symptoms. This
is important because it will help the technician who works on your radio
to locate your problem. Intermittent problems are easily overlooked, so
be sure to give as much detail as possible in your note. Also, please
include your telephone number in case our technicians have any
additional questions.
• Do not send your power cord or microphone unless we ask for these
items during our telephone conversation.
• You are responsible for getting the radio safely to us. (We suggest using
United Parcel Service.) You must pay to ship the radio to us, and we will
pay to ship the radio back to you. Since we use UPS and they do not ship
to Post Offices boxes, please provide us with a street address for the
return of your radio.
• We will repair and return your radio as soon as we can. We appreciate
your choosing a Galaxy radio and we want you to be on the air as much
as possible!
Be sure to visit our web site at
www.GalaxyRadios.com
WARRANTY
This radio is covered by a two
year limited parts and labor
warranty.
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