Maxon MCB-45W User manual

MCB-45W
Deluxe Mobile CB/
Weather Radio
OWNER'S MANUAL
E glish/Spa ish

Before operating your Maxon Citizens Band Radio,
read this Owner's Manual carefully. If you have a
pro lem, refer to the "Trou leshooting" section of
this manual efore returning your radio for repairs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Description 1
FCC Regulations 1
Performance Features 2
Package Contents 3
Controls and Functions 4
Installation Instructions 6
Mechanical Mounting 7
Power Supply Connection 8
Mo ile Antenna Information 9
Antenna Tuning Information 10
Operating Instructions 11
To Use Emergency Channel 9 11
PA System / PA Speaker Operation 12
External Speaker Operation 12
Using the Weather Channels 12
Radio Communication Codes 14
CB Channel Frequency Chart 15
Trou leshooting Chart 16
Specifications 17
Other Maxon Products 18
Warranty Service Instructions 19
Warranty Statement 20

Antes de hacer funcionar su radio de Maxon lea
detenidamente este Manual del Propietario. Si tiene
unpro lema, refiérase a la sección "Localización y
Reparación de Averías" de este manual antes de
devolver su radio para la reparación.
TABLA DE CONTENIDO
Controles y Funciones 4
Descripción del Producto 21
Regulaciones de la FCC
(Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones) 21
Características de Funcionamiento 22
Contenido del Paquete 23
Instrucciones Para Instalación 24
Montaje Mecánico 25
Conexión del Suministro Energético 26
Información So re la Antena Móvil 27
Información Para la Sintonización de
la Antena 28
Instrucciones de Operación 29
Para usar el Canal 9 de Emergencia 30
Operación del Sistema de Altoparlante (PA) 30
Operación de los Altoparlantes Exteriores 30
Uso de los Canales Meteorológicos 31
Ta la de Frecuencia del Canal de CB
(Banda Ciudadana) 33
Ta la de Localización y Reparación
de Averías 34
Especificaciones 35
Otros Productos Maxon 36
Instrucciones Servicio de Garantía 37
Aclaración de la Garantía 38

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Thank you for choosing the Maxon
MCB-45W Mobile CB/Weather Radio.
The MCB-45W is a compact mo ile Citizen's
Band radio designed to operate in the 26.965 to
27.405 MHz and.
This unit features 10 weather channels, including
7 NOAA frequencies and 3 international marine
frequencies. The MCB-45W provides maximum
RF output power and many automatic features to
enhance voice clarity and sound quality.
Enjoy your new Maxon CB!
YOU DO NOT NEED AN FCC LICENSE TO
OPERATE THIS RADIO IN THE UNITED STATES.
However, you must k ow a d be familiar with
Part 95 of the FCC Rules i regard to Subpart D
of the Citize s Ba d Radio Service. (A copy is
enclosed with the unit.)

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PERFORMANCE FEATURES
• Maximum legal RF output power (4 W) with high
level modulation (in accordance with FCC Part
95 Rules)
• Compander circuitry eliminates ackground static
and improves audio quality
• Receives current local National Weather Service
and periodic marine weather roadcasts
• Direct access to Emergency Channel 9
• Pu lic Address capa ility
• LCD channel display indicates: the CB or
Weather Channel selected, "9 EMG" when in
Emergency Channel 9 position, or "PA" when
in Pu lic Address system mode
• Switcha le Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL)
circuit reduces atmospheric static noise
• Signal / Power LCD meter shows the incoming
signal strength, and the RF output power
• RF Gain control adjusts the receiver sensitivity
of the radio
• Side mounted 4-pin universal microphone with
coiled cord and easy to operate Push-To-Talk ar
• Equipped with external speaker jack - external
speaker not included
•Last channel memory recalls last channel
displayed
•One year warranty

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Main CB unit
Handheld microphone
CB Mounting racket and hardware
Owner's manual
Copy of FCC Part 95, Su part "D"
Copy of NOAA Weather Radio Network
frequency card
An external mo ile antenna is required for use -
antenna is not included. Refer to Mo ile Antenna
Information section for more information.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
CONTROLES Y FUNCIONES
A) Micropho e a d Cord • Micrófo o y Cable
B) Weather Butto - Selects CB or weather opera-
tion • Botó del Tiempo - Selecciona la operación
de CB o del tiempo
C) Emerge cy Cha el 9 Butto - Provides direct
access to Emergency Channel 9 (not active in
weather mode) • Botó del Ca al 9 de Emerge cia -
Provee acceso directo al Canal 9 de Emergencia (no
está activo en modalidad meteorológica)
D) ANL Butto - Activates Automatic Noise Limiter
(ANL) circuitry • Botó ANL: Activa los circuitos
del limitador automático de ruidos (ANL)
E) PA Butto - Activates the Pu lic Address (PA) system
circuitry • Botó PA: Activa los circuitos del sistema
de altoparlante (PA)
F) LCD Display - Identifies CB or weather channel
num er selections, TX (transmit), WX (weather) mode,
EMG (Ch. 9), PA, and signal/power strength
• Pa talla de LCD - Identifica las selecciones
de CB o los números de canales del tiempo, TX
(transmisión), modalidad de WX (tiempo), EMG
(Canal 9), PA, e intensidad de la señal/potencia
G) CB/Weather Cha el Co trol - Selects CB or weather
channel • Co trol Para CB/Tiempo - Selecciona la
canales de CB o del tiempo
H) RF Gai Co trol - Adjusts the receiving sensitivity of
the radio • Co trol de Ga a cia RF: Ajusta la
sensi ilidad de recepción de la radio
I) Squelch Co trol • Co trol para Amortiguar Ruidos
J) Off/O -Volume Co trol - Used to turn the radio
on or off and to adjust the listening volume
• Co trol de Volume - Se usa para encender
o apagar el radio y para ajustar el volumen

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K) A te a Jack - Connects a mo ile CB antenna
(PL-259) • Co ector para A te a - Conecta la antena
movil de anda ciudadana (PL-259)
L) Public Address (PA) Speaker Jack - Connects an
optional remote mounted PA speaker • Co ector
para Altoparla te de Sistema de Altoparla te (PA) -
Permite conector un altoparlante remoto opcional
M) DC Power Cord • Córdo de Pote cia DC
N) Exter al Speaker Jack • Co ector Para Altoparla te
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Your new MCB-45W is designed to e installed
under the dash or anywhere inside your vehicle.
It can e mounted horizontally or vertically. Safety
and convenience should e your primary consider-
ations in deciding exactly where to locate your
Maxon MCB-45W CB Radio.
CAUTION: Be sure the u it is located where
it will ot i terfere with the driver or impair
access to a y co trols ecessary for the safe
drivi g of the vehicle. The radio's power or
antenna connecting ca les must e routed and
secured in such a manner as not to interfere with
the operation of the rake, accelerator or other
controls. Interference from either the CB unit or
it's connecting ca les may contri ute to the loss
of control of the vehicle.
I stalli g the MCB-45W:
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