GE 3-5875A User manual

USEANDCAREGUIDE MODEL
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CITIZENS BAND BASE STATION
TRANSCEIVER
80 SSB - 40 AM CHANNELS
MODEL 3-5875
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SIMULATED WALNUT FINISH ON VINYL-CLAD STEEL.
GENERALe ELECTRIC
RECORD SERIAL NO.
Per some state laws. and in the event service should be required. you may need both Model and
Serial Numbers to identify your transceiver. Record the Serial Number (located on the back of the
cabinet) in the space below.
MODEL NO. 3-5875A
RECORD SERIAL NO.
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MODEL
3-5875 From General Electric. . . SSB-Single Side Band"SUPERBASE" (!) - a full feature Citizens Band
Transceiver base stationfor operationon all40 AM channels,and80 SSB (single sideband)channels, designedfor use in home
with 120-volt AC power. . . or truck and camper type of vehicles with 12-volt DC power. Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuitry
electronically synthesizes all 40 channels. No additional crystals needed. Designed for the serious CB'er ...with top of the line
performance and loaded with features.
INDEX
.General Information ............................ 4
.Base Antenna Systems. ....................... 4
.Mobile Antenna Systems. ...................... 5
.Supply the Power (120-volt AC or 12-voltDC) 5
.Operating Controls. ........................... 6
.Operating Instructions. ......................... 8
."Q" Signals -"10 Codes" ...................... 9
.Mobile Installation Instructions. .................10
.Schematic. .....................,............. 11
.Service/Warranty. .............................12
CB FEATURES
. PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
.MANUAL POWER ON or OFF
.FUNCTION LIGHTS
.MODULATION/SWR METER
.RFIS METER
.SWR CALIBRATION control
.AWl LIGHT: Antenna Warning Light
.LED (light emitting diode) CHANNEL READOUT
.BRIGHTNESS control
.ON-THE-AIR light
.DUAL SPEED CLARIFIER controls
.RF GAIN control
. SQUELCHITONE/VOLUME controls
.SWITCHABLE ANL (automatic hois!"1limiter)
.NOISE BLANKER switch
.MICROPHONE POWER control
.SPEECH COMPRESSION switch
.3-WAV PAlCB switch
.DUAL ANTENNA JACKS: to connect omni and beam type of
antennas or a dummy load.
.JACK FOR: PA SPEAKER, EXTERNAL SPEAKER, SCREW ON
TYPE MIC, AC AND DC POWER CORDS.
.WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. BEFORE
CONNECTING ANY WIRES OR INSTALLING YOUR CB, PLEASE
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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rFCC LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Donot transmit with your CB unit without an FCC(Federal Com-
munication Commission) Class D Citizens Radio Service
License, or temporary permit.
Youmustapplyfora licensebymailinga completedFCCForm505to
the FCC, GETTYSBURG,PA. 17326.
At the time this User's Guide was published, no fee for Class D
Licenses was required. This is, of course, subject to change in the
future.
Youmay use Form 555-Bas a temporary permitwhileyour regular
Form505applicationis beingprocessedbythe FCC. .
Transmittingwithouta license or temporarypermitis illegal,butyou
can listen to (or monitor) all channels withouta license. You are
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required to be familiar with and understand Part 95 of the FCC
Rules when transmitting.
General requirements foran FCC license are that you must be 18or
over and a U.S. citizen.Anyone 12 or over in your household can
operate theCBas longas the FCCrulesand regulationsarefollowed.
YourFCC station license willshow your call"letters" (or "sign").
Five or more units may be operated under a single FCC station
license. Ifyou plan to have more than fiveunits, specifyquantityon
FCCForm505. .
FORMS PACKED WITH CB
.FCC Form 505 license application.
.FCC Form 555-B temporary permit.
.FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 95.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CHANNELS: AM-40 channels. PLL digital logic channel synthesizer
circuitry. 40 USB and 40 LSB channels.
POWER REQUIREMENT: Consumption- 34.5 watts. Currentdrain -
2.5 amps (Max at 12 watts PEP) at 13.8-volt DC.
POWER SUPPLY: 12 volts DC nominal (positive or negative ground),
or 120 volts AC -60 Hz.
SEMICONDUCTORS: Integrated circuits, transistors, FET (field
effect transistor), diodes, and 2 crystal filters -one in the AM IF and
one in SSB IF.
Crystal filters differ from LC or ceramic filters in that they are more
selective and reduce unwanted incoming signals.
RECEIVER
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MAX SENSITIVITY: .3uV AM, .2uV SSB (to produce 500mwAudio
Output Min.)
CLARIFIER RANGE: :t 1000-2200 Hz.
FREQUENCYCOVERAGE: 26.965to27.405 MHz,40 channelsAM,
and SSB 80 channels.
ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY: Min 60 db.
IMAGE REJECTION: Better than 55 db.
IF FREQUENCIES: SSB: 10,695 MHz, AM. 1st: 10,695 MHz. 2nd:
0.455 MHz.
RF GAIN CONTROL: 25 db nominal.
AGC (less than 10db Audio change from 3 uV -10,000 uV RF):
Min. 70 db.
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE RANGE: -30° to +50°C. Thermister
controlledfrequencygenerating crystalstoreducetransmitfrequency
variation over wide temperature ranQe.
PA/AUDIO POWER OUTPUT at 10% THD: 3.5 watts.
INTERNAL BURNOUT PROTECTION:Componentfailureprotection
for min.of5 minutestransmittingwithopen,shorted,orlooseantenna.
MICROPHONE: Dynamic with push-to-talk switch, 500-ohm.
BUILT-IN SPEAKER: 8 ohms impedance,60 x 90 mm(3'h") insize.
CONNECTORS: External speaker jack 3.5 mm (8 ohms impedance).
Two SO-239 type antenna receptacles to match PL-259 coax plug (50
ohms impedance). PA Speaker Jack 3.5 mm (8 ohms impedance).
12-volt DC power jack, separate power cable that allows easy discon-
nect. MIC Jack. AC power jack.
TRANSMITTER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE~400 Hz to 2.5 kHz.
FREQUENCYCOVERAGE: 26.965to27.405MHz;40 channels AM,
and SSB 80 channels.
TRANSMIT POWEROUTPUT: 4 watts maximumas limited by FCC
Regulations at 13.8 volts DC (PEP 12 watts max SSB).
MODULATION:Capableof 100%. Factorypre-set limit, 85-100%.
TRANSMITTED HARMONIC & SPURIOUSSUPPRESSION(below
carrier): Min. 62 db.
FREQUENCY ACCURACY: :t.001%.
CARRIER SUPPRESSION: Better than 40 db.
UNWANTED SIDE BAND SUPPRESSION: Better than 50 db.
ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN AT 25°C NOMINAL
AND 13.8 VOLTS DC.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CB's MANY USES
23 channels of Citizens Band (two-way) Radio were approved by the
FCC in 1958 and expanded to 40 channels in 1977 to be used by
private citizens for personal and business communications.
CB radio is easy to understand and operate. There is nothing technical
you must know. . . no more than what it takes to use a telephone or
operate any standard AM or FM radio.
When communicating with your CB, always be brief, never use
profanity (against the law and carries severe penalties), and follow the
FCC rules as outlined in Part 95.
Here are some of the many uses for CB radio:
.Personal or Family. Keep in touch between your car, home,
friends, and neighbors.
.Hunting, Fishing, or Camping. Talk between campsites, to fishing
boat, boat-to-shore, hunting parties, or camper-to-camper.
.Travel and Vacation. Request directions when you are lost on the
highway, need help to repair a flat tire, or to report an emergency.
.Security. Some cities have established a Volunteer CB Patrol that
provides concerned citizens with a communication line t6 local
police for reporting suspicious or criminal activity.
.Business Use. Save time and extra trips: call your office for
messages.
.Sales and Service. Save valuable time by using CB for those quick
contacts or confirming appointments.
.Truckers, Deliverymen, Farmers, Ranchers, or Construction
Crews. Whether you're calling for road and traffic conditions, farm
tractor to house, or coordinating work crew activity, two-way radio
can play an important role.
SINGLE SIDEBAND
Conventional 40-channel (AM) units operate on a transmitted signal
consisting of three parts: CARRIER, UPPER SIDEBAND, and
LOWER SIDEBAND. Both UPPER and LOWER SIDEBANDS are
located on either side of the CARRIER and contain identical informa-
tion (all the audio) being transmitted.
Single sideband transmitters cancel out the carrier and one sideband,
and devotes the final stage to transmitting only one of the sidebands.
That is, all the wattage would be used to transmit the selected
sideband. This results in perhaps twice the useful transmit range of
conventional AM.
Points of Interest:
1. Since the operator of an SSB unit has the option to select either
upper or lower sideband on which to transmit for each CB channel,
he effectively has twice as many transmission paths or "channels"
as an AM operator. (Note: AM does overlap or interfere with SSB
on the same channel, so the 80 SSB "channels" are not new,
independent transmission paths.)
2. Since the carrier is not transmitted on SSB, the receiver must
recreate a "carrier" to en'able demodulation. Since this recreated
carrier must be accurately on frequency, a "clarifier" control is
necessary to fine-tune.
EMERGENCY CHANNEL 9
A major beneficial use of CB radio is for public safety purposes.
The Federal Communication Commission has issued "call signs" that
include "0911" numbers to public safety agencies. These numbers
coincide with the "911" telephone numbers coming into greater use by
public safety agencies (state police) for telephone communications.
The call signs for state-level agencies use 3 letters and 4 numbers,
with the second and third letters being the official Post Office state
abbreviation, and then the number "0911" (e.g., KMO-0911 for
Missouri, KIL-0911 for Illinois).
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ANTENNA SYSTEMS
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ANTENNA SYSTEMS
For best reception and transmission, your CB transceiver should use
an antenna especially designed for a frequency of 27 MHz. Antennas
are purchased separately and include installation instructions.
Numerous types of CB antennas are available that range from
emphasis on ease of installation to emphasis on performance. Often
the difference in performance between many of the antennas is
modest.
Your transceiver has two standard antenna connectors: type SO-239
(located on rear panel) for easy connection to standard PL-259 coax
plugs. Ifthe coax antenna cable must be made longer, use coax cable
with impedance of 50 ohms, frequency ratings for 27 MHz, and use
only enough cable to suit your needs. This will insure a proper
impedance match and maximum power from the transmitter to the
antenna.
BASE STATION ANTENNAS
When using this CB transceiver as a base station, any Citizens Band
ground plane, beam, dipole, or vertical antenna may be used. The
range of the transceiver depends basically on the height of the an-
tenna. Whenever possible, select the highest location within the FCC
limits.
NOTE: You can connect 2 antennas to your CB, or 1 antenna and one
dummy load. See Accessory Order Form.
GROUND PLANE BEAM
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COAXIAUCOLlNEAR
GROUND PLANE antenna is the most commonly used antenna for
base stations. It is fairly effective, omni-directional, lightweight, easy to
mount, and economical. It is designed for medium-long range com-
munications.
COAXIAUCOLlNEAR antenna is a high-efficiency radiator with im-
proved omni-directional characteristics. It provides an effective in-
crease in power when compared to a regular ground plane antenna. It
is designed for medium-long range communications.
BEAM antenna is highly directional and must be used with a rotor
unless you are communicating with a fixed station. Since it is direc-
tional, it greatly reduces noise and interference from all other direc-
tions. The increased forward gain and the higher front-to-back ratio
results in an effective power gain many times that of a standard ground
plane. It is designed for long range communications.
Whatever type of antenna you choose, ground the antenna mast and
connect a lightning arrestor to the coaxial lead-in. This will protect your
system and reduce static interference. Follow all safety instructions
when installing base station antenna.
Use coaxial cable rated for the 27 MHz frequency when connecting
your base station antenna to the transceiver. Use proper connectors
and terminate them well when installing the antenna system. Usually
RG-58/u cable is adequate up to 50 feet. Ifinstallation requires over 50
feet of cable, use RG-8u type to reduce any in-line signal loss.
Antenna cable can also act as the antenna, so keeping length to
minimum not only reduces signal loss from cable, but also pick-up of
static signals.
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MOBILE ANTENNAS
Whatever type antenna you choose, a good ground is important. Be
sure you have metal-to-metal contact at the point where the antenna is
mounted on the vehicle. Painted surfaces should be scraped (at least
a small area) or use a "star" washer to assure metal-to-metal contact.
This will provide protection to you system and reduce static interfer-
ence. .
Some of the mobileantennas available are:
Advantages
Some performance compromise, but
use single antenna on vehicle.
No installationrequired, some perfor-
mance compromise.
Easy to install,directional,and some
performance compromise.
Permanent installation,high antenna
location.
.TwinAntennas Mirror Performance (specialized application)
or Cab Mount and appearance appeal.
.No Ground Plane For use on boats
General rules for best CB mobileantenna performance:
1. Mountantenna on vehicle as high as possible.
2. The higherpercentage of antenna length mounted above rooftop,
the better the performance.
3. Centerantenna inmiddleofselected location(Le;,trunk,gutter,or
roof).
4. Install antenna cable line away from noise sources (ignition
system, gauges, etc.).
5. Besuretomountantennawitha goodmetal-to-metalground.
Type
.CB-AM-FM Combination
with CB splitter
.MagneticMount
.Gutter Mount
.Rooftop
ANTENNA PERFORMANCE
Antenna performance may be peaked (refer to instructions included
with antenna) using SWR (standing wave ratio) meter as explained on
page 7. Most antennas are factory-tuned, but this adjustment may
improve antenna efficiency. An SWR reading below 3:1 is desired, as
this indicates that over 75% of the transmit power is broadcast into the
air. The rest is "reflected" back into your CB and dissipated as harm-
less heat. See chart below. An SWR :>f2:1 or below is good; 2:5 or
even 3 is usually not user noticeable or significant.
NOTE: Mounting the antenna in a non-metal boat will require an
installation of a "ground plane" or special antenna. Grounding can
either be a metal hull or a ground made of tinfoil on copper sheeting,
and cover anarea of 12square feet or more. The unit must alsohave
an adequate ground.
Warning; Operating unit without attaching antenna, or with a
broken antenna cable, will result in low and possibly no power
output.
Select the antenna that best fits your use or installation needs. See
order details on enclosed ACCESSORY ORDER FORM.
SWR OUTPUT POWER
READING TRANSMITTED SWR OUTPUT POWER
READING TRANSMITTED
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SUPPLY THE POWER
Power for your CB transceiver can be supplied in two ways:
120-VOLT AC OPERATION (Base)
Use 120-volt AC power for BASE STATION operation. Plug AC power
cord into 120-volt AC jack located on rear panel and the other end into
a working 120-volt household outlet.
This unit may also be operated on 12-volt DC from a motor vehicle
using the power cord provided and DC input jack. See below.
POWER OUTAGE
If AC power is interrupted for
more than a few seconds, the
a.m. or p.m. indicator on the
DIGITAL CLOCK DISPLAYwill
blinkasareminderthat CLOCK
(and TIMER) must be reset to
.correct time. ~
120.vOl T AC POWER COAO
12-VOLT DC OPERATION (Mobile) 'rw;~~~~~'~~~~~~8~~t~;Z:;~:;'A'"
DISCONNECT AC POWER CORD FROM UNIT
This transceiver is designed for 12-volt DC use with either negative or
positive ground electrical systems. Most U.S. and foreign-made cars
and small trucks made since 1956 use a negative ground system,
while some older cars and newer heavy "18-wheeler" trucks have a
positive ground system.
DC POWER SOLDERLESS CO.NNECTOR
For convenient wiring, the RED wire can be used in 3 ways:
.With ADAPTER (included separately -connect as shown) for
attaching to fuse block on cars.
.By bending ADAPTER PIN out for inserting into GM type of cars.
. Or use WIRE STRANDS to wrap around power connection.
1. Insert fused wire into INSULATOR.
2. Twist WIRE STRANDS back on its own wire and place into
CLAMP side of ADAPTER.
3. Use pliersto firmly squeeze CLAMP aroundthe wire sothe WIRE
STRANDS make a good contact with the ADAPTER.
4. Slide INSULATOR down to cover the C!-AMP.
BEND
ADAPTER
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INSERT
LOCATING POWER CONNECTIONS
Connect power cord to:
Fuse block, solenoid, voltage regulator (marked "BATT"), cigarette
lighter, or directlyto the battery. Usuallythe most convenient location
for connecting power is either to the fuse block (normally located
under dash at left or right side of steering column), or directly to the
battery .
You may prefer using the ignition accessory terminal on the fuse
block, so transceiver will automatically turn off when ignition switch
(key) is turned off. If connection is made at fuse block, be sure to use
fused side of terminal.
NEGATIVE GROUND WIRING CONNECTION
If your (-) battery terminal is connected to the car's motor block, then
the vehicle is a negative ground system. Connect red wire (with in-line
3-amp fuse holder) to POS. (+) side of battery, or any of the locations
previously mentioned. Connect the black (or brown) wire to any
grounded, NEG. (-) metal part of the vehicle.
CAUTION: Be sure black (or brown) wire is connected to metal, as
many underdash and side-paneled parts are made of non-conductive
plastic. Good ground is essential for satisfactory operation.
WARNING:Donotoperateunitbeforeinstallingantenna.Besure
CB is in the OFF position when making power and antenna
connections.
This CB has built-in protection against transistor burn-out in
case you transmit (5-minute continuous transmit limit)acciden-
tally without antenna connected. Be sure antenna is connected
and the ANTENNAswitch is inthe correct Aor Bposition before
transmitting for the first time.
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1:1 100.0%
1.3:1 98.3%
1.5:1 96.0%
1.7:1 93.3%
2:1 89.0%
3:1 75.0%
4:1 64.0%
5:1 58.0%
6:1 49.0%
10:1 33.0%

OPERATING CONTROLS
1. LED (light emitting diode) DIGITAL CLOCK READOUT:
.Clock operates only when using 120-voltAC power.
.Use BRIGHTNESS control to adjust light intensity of readout.
.Depress CLOCK DISPLAY -TIMER or CLOCK SET button,
then useTIME SET-FASTorSLOWbuttontochange readout.
2. A.M./P.M. INDICATOR:
.This clock-timer operates on a 24-hour cycle and the indicator
lights will show when clock is reading a.m. or p.m. time.
.If120-voltAC power isinterruptedfor morethan afewseconds,
the a.m.or p.m. indicator light will blink.Advancingthe CLOCK
SET (or TIMER) to correct time will restore clock for normal
operation.
3. MANUAL POWER ON-OFF: Depress to turn CB ON, when
operating on AC or DC power.
4. AUTOMATIC TIMER: While operating on AC power, you can
depress this button and select any a.m. or p.m. time to turn CB
power ONautomatically. Ifthis buttonremainsdepressed,the CB
will turn onfor thetime you selected, operatefor about one hour.
then turn itself off automatically and repeat every 23 hours. To
stop the cycle or turn the power off sooner, depress the AU-
TOMATIC POWER button to off (up) position.
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5. CLOCK DISPLAY: Depress TIMER or CLOCK SET button to
change the DIGITAL CLOCK READOUT or check TIMER DIS-
PLAY.
6. TIME SET: Use FAST or SLOW button to advance DIGITAL
CLOCK READOUT to the a.m. or p.m. time you choose.
IMPORTANT: To advance readout time, either the CLOCK
DISPLAY TIMER or CLOCK button must be depressed.

7. FUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHTS: Show operating modes USB,
AM, or lSB of unit.
8. RF/S METER: Receiving (RX) indicates relative incoming CB
signal strengthin "S" units on the upperhalfscale. Transmit (TX)
indicates relative power output from your CB on the lower half
scale.
9. ANTENNA WARNING INDICATOR: When this light is ON, your
antenna or connecting cable may not be properly connected,
badly mismatched (high SWR), or damaged. This feature works
only if METER SWITCH is set to MOD position and FUNCTION
switch is in AM position.
10. lED CHANNEL READOUT: The lED (light emitting diode) will
indicate 1-40 channels.
11. ON-THE-AIR TRANSMIT LIGHT: The ON-THE-AIR light will be
illuminated only when in TRANSMIT mode.
12. MODULATION AND SWR METER: This meter serves two
functions:
1. Indicates relative modulation (voice) from your CB, but only
when operating inAM position andthe METERSWITCHisset
to MOD position.
NOTE: When operating on SSB, use RF/S METER for
modulation reading.
2. DeterminesSWRfor indicatinghowwell matchedthe antenna
and cables are to your CB.For checking SWR(standingwave
ratio), you must switch to AM position and use METER
SWITCH and SWR CALIBRATION control.
13. SPEECH COMPRESSION: Reduces the dynamic range (differ-
ence between loud and soft voice) of signal and allows a higher
average modulation to be transmitted. To transmit normal voice
withoutovermodulation(FCC requirement),a lowmodulationaver-
age must be maintained, resulting in poor talk power. SPEECH
COMPRESSIONraiseslow-levelsignalsanddecreaseshigh-level
signals, which enables a higher average modulationto be trans-
mitted. The normal setting should be used for short range com-
municationsfor a more naturalsoundingvoice.SettingSC to MAX
will have its greatest effect on long range transmissions.
14. CLARIFIER CONTROLS: Used while in USB or lSB modes to
clear up incoming voice. Turn RAPID knob back and forth slowly.
Stop at the point where the voice is strong and clear, then use
FINE TUNE control.
When switched to AM position, use controls for DELTA tuning.
Set both controls to center position, then adjust (if necessary) to
obtain best reception quality.
15. MICROPHONE JACK: For connecting MICROPHONE. The CB
receiver and transmitter are controlled by the press-to-talk switch
on the MIC. Press switch on MIC to transmit and release to
receive. Hold MIC directly in front of you at a distance of about 2 or
3 inches when transmitting and speaker in a normal voice. Note
space on front of MIC for call sign.
16. ANTENNA A-B SWITCH: For switching between two types of
antennas or dummy load that may be connected to this unit. You
may connect a GROUND PLANE antenna, which is non-
directional, or a BEAM type antenna that is highly directional, for
.. long-range selective communications, or connect both.
17. SWR (standing wave ratio) CALIBRATION: Used to adjust
MODUlATION-SWR METER for checking SWR as follows:
Your CB must be switched to AM position andthen the METER
switch must beset to CAl position. With MICpress-to-talk switch
depressed, turn SWR CAl knob until you adjust needle in
METER to SET position. Flip METER switch to SWR position,
meter should read 3 or lower. Release MIC press-to-talk button
and flip METER switch back to MOD position for normal
operation.
CLOCK/CHANNEL BRIGHTNESS: To adjust light intensity of
digital readouts.
18. METER SWITCH: Used to select METER position for reading:
.MOD: Modulation (refer to 12)
.CAl: Calibrate METER for checking SWR in AM position.
.SWR: To read SWR (refer to 17)
19. RF GAIN: Use this control to prevent an overload when receiving
strong signals. EXAMPLE: When RF/S METER indicates more
than three-fourths scale ("receiving" strong local signals), merely
reduce RF GAIN control. Increase RF GAIN control to receive
weak or distant signals.
20. CHANNEL SELECTOR: Rotate knob to select any of the 40
channels available. CB channels are shown in lED READOUT.
IMPORTANT: Channel 9 is reserved for emergency use only.
Note that the cabinet has Channel 9 marked for quick channel
selection.
21. MICROPHONE POWER GAIN: A pre-amplifier circuit is built into
this unit to increase microphonegain. Experimentwith controlfor
the setting that will best suit your individual use.
NOTE: When MIC GAIN is set to maximum, ambient noise
(background conversation) may also be picked up by the
microphone. In high noise situations,low MIC GAIN setting may
produce best results. MIC GAIN is also used to adjust PA loud-
ness.
22. CB/PA SWITCH POSITIONS:
.PA. For PA operation only, you must have an optional8-ohm
PA speaker connected; then press in the MICROPHONE push
button and talk in a normal voice. PA loudness can only be
varied bythe MIC POWER knob. Channel lED will be OFF in
PA mode.
.PAlCB. When not using PA, and MIC switch is released, you
can listen to (monitor) CB transmission through the PA
speaker. Volume is adjustable for CB monitor by VOLUME
control, and PA loudness only by the MIC POWER control.
.CB. Returns unit to normal mode of operation.
IMPORTANT: Mount PA speaker facing away from MIC and as
far as possible from unit to prevent feedback howl.
23. SQUELCH AND TONE: Turn SQUELCH counterclockwise to
activate CB receiver circuit and a hissing sound will be heard.
Slowly rotate SQUELCH clockwise until hissing just stops.
NOTE: This adjustment is to eliminate annoying static atmos-
pheric noise (hissing) and weak background signals. Turning
SQUELCH clockwise increases the signal strength needed to
activate CB receiver section, and you can receive only strong,
clear signals. Therefore, setting SQUELCH beyond the point
where hissing just stops may prevent reception of weak CB
signals. Set SQUELCH for your personal preference.
Turn TONE to suit your listening taste.
24. AUTOMATIC NOISE LlMITER: Use ANl switch to reduce noise
from motors or other electrical interferences.
25. NOISE BlANKER: If ignition or other pulse type interference is
still present,evenwith ANl inON position,useNOISE BlANKER
to reduce excessive interference. When no noise is present, set
NOISE BlANKER andANl switch to OFFfor clearerreception of
distant stations to get maximum sensitivity.
26. VOLUME: Rotate clockwise to increase loudness.
27. FUNCTION SWITCH: To select operating mode, lOWER SIDE
BAND, UPPER SIDE BAND, or AM standard 40-channel band.
MIC HOOK
Alternate Mic mounting system. Screw on back of MIC and use like
"cup hook" method.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Make sure antenna, power source, and micro-
phone are connected before you operate.
TO RECEIVE
1. ConnectMICROPHONEanddepressMANUALPOWERON-OFF
pushbuttonto turn unitON.RotateVOLUMEtoincreaseloudness.
You cannottransmit or receiveif MICROPHONEis disconnected.
2. Set CB/PA switch to CB position.
3. Set ANTENNA switch to the antenna connected, A or B.
4. Turn CHANNEL SELECTOR to any of the 40 channels as indi-
cated by the LED readout window.
5. Select the desired operating FUNCTION, either AM, LSB or USB.
When it is placed in AM, the unit transmits and receives as any
conventional transceiver.
SSB is only intelligible if both you and the other operator are in the
same USB or LSB position. When transmitting, the sideband you
select (LSB or USB) will interfere with AM stations on that channel.
They also hear you, though not intelligibly. When receiving LSB or
USB, use the RAPID and FINE TUNE CLARIFIER controls.
6. Turn SQUELCH counterclockwise to activate the receiver circuit,
and a hissing sound will be heard in the speaker. Slowly rotate
SQUELCH clockwise until the hissing just stops.
The RF/S METER reading will indicate incoming signal strength.
Experiment with SQUELCH setting to become familiar with the
signal strenoth of unit ("S" units on r.leter) which overrides
SQUELCH setting. To receive only strong, clear signals, set
SQUELCH to high position, but to monitor all transmissions, set it
to minimum position. (When weak or no transmissions are being
received, continuous atmospheric noise will be heard. If noise is
objectionable, turn SQUELCH to point where noise just stops.)
7. Turn TONE control to suit your listening taste.
8. Use NOISE BLANKER, ANL, or RF GAIN features as requir~d.
TO TRANSMIT
1. Wait until the channel you selected is clear. Hold the MI-
CROPHONE directly in front of you at a distance of about 2 or 3
inches. Now, press in the MICROPHONE push button and talk in a
normal voic.e to transmit your message.
NOTE: Do not shout into the microphone or hold MIC against your
mouth, to prevent over-modulation. Over-modulation is referred to
as sounding like "marble mouth" (garbled).
2. Flip METER switch to MOD position, then read your modulation in
the MODULATION/SWR METER. METER reading will increase
with your voice loudness.
3. Use SPEECH COMPRESSION and MIC POWER to increase
average modulation as desired.
4. TO RECEIVE, release the microphone push button.
5. The NOISE BLANKER,ANL, CLARIFIER, VOLUME,SQUELCH,
TONE, RF GAIN, and SWR CAL control settings have no effect
when transmitting.
6. To turn the transceiver off, depress the MANUAL POWER
ON-OFF button to the "UP" position.
NOTE: Do not press and hold MIC switch without talking, as you
are sending signal with no information (modulation) and are
causing illegal interference to other users.
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ANTENNA WARNING INDICATOR
If you have trouble in your antenna system, the AWl light will glow.
When this light is "ON" your antenna or connecting cable is not
connected, badly mis-matched (high SWR), or damaged. AWl works
only in the AM position and METER switch on the MOD position.
AWl light will go on when SWR reading is between 3:1 and 7:1 or
worse, depending on antenna installation. AWl will also light on some
channels or all channels when using a magnetic antenna. This is
normal because SWR reading with magnetic antenna often exceeds
3:1. IfAWl lights on some channels but not on all channels, the SWR is
high on only those channels. As long as reception and transmissions
are acceptable, no action need be taken by the user. Some antennas
(in a particular location) are just not tuneable below a 3:1 SWR
reading.
NOTE: In some situations, the combinations of a particular CB,
antenna, plus the antenna mounting location will result in a low AWl
threshold below 2:1 SWR. Transmitting with AWl lighted does not
degrade performance. If you have this combination, check SWR.
Tune antenna for the most frequently used channel for reading below
2:1 (no AWl light).
DIGITAL CLOCK READOUT
The Digital Clock Readout has two functions. It displays the regular
a.m. or p.m. time and the TIMER setting.
SET THE TIME
In regular operation, the Time Display shows the a.m. or p.m. time. To
set the time:
1. Depress the CLOCK SET push button.
2. Experiment with the clock display by pressing and holding down
first the FAST and then the SLOW TIME SET controls. Become
familiar with the speeds involved and practice setting the clock to
different times.
Use the FAST button to change hours and press the SLOW button
as you approach the a.m. or p.m. setting you want.
Notice that the clock operates on a 24-hour cycle. The A.M. INDI-
CATOR light to the left will show whether the clock is reading a.m.
(light ON) or p.m. (light ON) time.
3. Depress the CLOCK SET control to OFF (UP) position.
SET THE TIMER
To display the TIMER setting, depress the TIMER SET push button.
1. UseFASTand/orSLOW pushbuttonsto setthedisplayto the a.m.
or p.m.time you choose. The AUTOMATIC POWER time is now
"entered" into the timer memory.
2. Release the TIMER SET push button. The correct time is once
again displayed.
AUTOMATIC POWER (TIMER) OPERATION
1. To have the unit turn on automatically at a preset time, set the
TIMER as described above.
2. Depress AUTOMATIC (AUTO) POWER push button.
3. Turn VOLUME knob to increase loudness. The CB will automati-
cally turn on at the time you have set and will turn itself off after
about one hour. To turn CB off sooner, depress AUTOMATIC
POWER push button to OFF (up) position.
Your CB has a 24-hour timer. When left in AUTOMATICPOWER
mode, itwillturn itself on, stay on for an hour, turn itself off,and
turn on again at the same time the following day.
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PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) FEATURE
Use as a PAamplifier withoptional8-ohm PAspeaker (see Accessory
Form) as follows:
1. Connect 3.5 mmplugfromPAspeaker to the PAjack locatedon
the cabinet back.
2. Turn unitto ONposition.Set CB/PAswitchto PAposition. .
NOTE: While in PA or PNCB mode, all audio output is directed to
the PA jack and the internal speaker is disconnected.
"Q" SIGNALS
Many SSB operators use "Q" signals which are different than
standard AM"10" Codes as listed below:
QRG What is myexact frequency? Yourexact frequency is -
QRH Does myfrequencyvary? Yourfrequencyvaries.
QRL Are you busy? Iam busy.
QRM Is my transmission being interferedwith?Yourtransmission
is being interferedwith.
QRN Are you troubled by static? Iam troubled by static.
QRT ShallI stopsending?Stopsending;or, I willstopsending;
or, End of contact.
QRV Are youready for traffic?Iam ready fortraffic.
QRX Thisstation is goingoffthe air (oron listening-onlystandy-by).
QRZ Who is calling me? Youare being called by -
QSB Are my signals fading? Yoursignals are fading. ..
QSL Can you acknowledge? Iam/will/canacknowledge.
QSM Shall I repeat? Please repeat.
QSO Can you communicatewith-
I can communicate with-
QSP Willyou relay to - Iwillrelay to -
QSY Shall Ichange frequency? Change frequencyto -
QTH What is your location? Mylocationis -
QTR What is the correcttime? The correct time is -
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
An optional 8-ohm speaker may be used. With remote speaker
plugged into 3.5 mm EXT.SP. jack, the internalspeaker is automati-
cally disconnected.
THE "10 CODE"
You will often hear 10 code used in CB communications, like "10-4" or
"10-7." It is not necessary to use 10 codes on CB; just talk as you
would on the telephone. Some people enjoy using 10 codes. To help
you understand them, shown below are Standard Condensed Radio
Codes used by Associated Public Safety Communications Offices
(APCO). Local uses may vary.
Many CB'ers also use 10 codes which are different from APCO, and
the most noticeable difference is that 10-36 is the code for "correct
time." Use of the 10 codes is not recommended when using Channel 9
for emergencies.
"APCO 10 CODE"
10- 1 - Signal weak
10- 2 - Signal good
10- 3 - Stop transmitting
10- 4 - Affirmative (OK)
10- 5 - Relay (to) -
10- 6 - Busy
10- 7 - Out of service
10- 8 - In service
10- 9 - Say again
10-10- Negative
10-11- On duty
10-12- Stand-by (stop)
10-13- Existing conditions
10-14- Message information
10-15- Message delivered
10-16- Reply to message
10-17- Enroute
10-18- Urgent
10-19- (In)Contact
10-20 -Location
10-21- Call- by phone
10-22- Disregard
10-23- Arrived at scene
10-24- Assignment completed
10-25- Report to (meet)-
10-26- Estimated time of arrival
10-27- Ucense/Permit
information
10-28- Ownership information
10-29- Records check
10-30 -Danger/Caution
10-31- Pick Up-
10-3i - Units needed
Specify Number/Type
10-33- Help me quick
10-34- Time
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MOBilE INSTAllATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Your transceiver is designed primarily as a base station, but is ver-
satile enough to function as a mobile unit in vans, campers, or other
recreational vehicles. The bracket and hardware packed in the carton
allow you to install the unit for mobile operation yourself.
The bracket may be used to install the unit under a kitchen cabinet or in
some other desirable location selected by you.
MOBilE INSTAllATION
Install unit as shown in REAR PANEL sketch. Tools required are a
#30 drill (Vs-inch) and a Phillips head screwdriver.
1. Mount CB so all controls are conveniently available to you (the
operator) without interfering with movements for safe driving
of your vehicle.
2. Besure all cables are clear of brake, clutch, and accelerator.
3.5 mm PLUG TO
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
GENERAL CB INFORMATION
The following is what you may expect once your CB transceiver is
properly connected.
.The effective range depends on several distance factors: the
antenna used, its height, terrain (city with tall buildings or other
obstructions, over water, flat land or hills), weather conditions, and
the number of other CB'ers on the same channel at the same time.
.Tall buildings, such as found in major metropolitan areas, and hills,
will reduce distance greatly.
.Weather and atmospheric conditions such as lightning, sun spots,
and other electrical interference will result in strong static and limit
TRANSMIT and RECEIVE range.
.Skip (long-distance communications) is possible when CB signal is
reflected back from ionized atmosphere and should be avoided per
FCC rules.
.Heavy channel congestion, like Ch. 19 in most large cities,
decreases range.
The rel2tive range under normal and favorable conditions is shown
below. This should not be taken as a minimum range of performance,
but rather as what can be expected from Class "D" stations under
favorable cicrumstances and proper antenna mounting.
Mobile to Mobile: 1 to 5 miles on land and up to 10 miles across
water.
Base to Mobile: 5 to 10 miles on land and up to 15 miles across water.
Base to Base: Up to 20 miles, depending on type of antenna, height,
and terrain.
RECEIVES ONLY ONE SIDE OF CONVERSATION
This is not unusual on CB broadcasts -the distance between the two
transmissions you are monitoring may put one out of your range, or
signal strength may be different from a mobile station versus a base
station.
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3. Use MOUNTINGBRACKETSastemplatefor drillingVs-inchholes.
Mount brackets with SELF-TAPPING SCREWS.
4. Install MICROPHONE HOLDER on either side of CB and mount it
in horizontal or vertical position to suit your own preference.
5. Use easy-gripTHUMB SCREWSto securethe CBto MOUNTING
BRACKETS.
NOTE: If possible, avoid mounting transceiver in heater or
aIr-conditioning air-flow path.
6. Connect antenna plug to antenna jack on rear of unit (see
ANTENNA section for further information).
7. ConnectDCpowerplug to 13.8-voltDCjack locatedonrear ofunit
(see SUPPLY THE POWER section for further information).
IMPORTANT: When CB is connected to 13.8-volt DC power
source for mobile operation, the digital clock will automatically be
disconnected.
FADING
Fading occurs while driving away from another mobile or base CB
while communicating. Fading sounds like you're picking up every
other word or background noise level increases while voice level
decreases. Also, stronger signals will override your communications.
A CB operating half way between your two mobiles (MOBILE 1 and 2)
have 4 times the signal power compared to your mobile. This is often
referred to as "walking over you."
NOISE
Some noise is to be expected and is normal. There will be a
higher level of background noise when used as a mobile CB
transceiver and the car is running. Ifthis noisebecomesobjection-
able (which is caused by the vehicle's alternator, generator, spark
plugs, windshield washer, and other electrical systems), a noise
suppression kit may need to be installed. These are available from
two-way radio stores, or you may have a servicer do the installation.
Noise from the alternator or generator will create a whining, high-
pitched sound and will vary with engine speed. Spark plugs and
ignition noisewill showup asa popping soundand can alsovary with
engine speed.
To tellthedifference betweennoisecreated bytheignitionsystem and
noise created bythe generator, start the vehicle and race the engine.
Now turn the engine off. If the noise stops immediately, you have
determined that the ignition system is at fault. ..
Noise which stops a few seconds after the ignition is turned off, is
caused by the alternator or generator.
Noise can be caused by electrical interference from spark plugs and
ignitioncables. Mostlate modelvehicleshave resistancehightension
ignition cable and resistive spark plugs supplied as standard equip"
ment. This eliminates the need for spark plug suppression. If not\
supplied, kits are available from automotive supply dealers.