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Specification

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Installation 

 

 

 

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

 

 

Mounting the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

 

 

Ignition Noise Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

 

 

Antenna  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

 

 

Tuning the Antenna for Optimum SWR . . . . . . . . . . . . 

 

 

External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

 

 

Operation 

 

 

 

Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

 

 

A. Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

 

 

B. Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Press-To-Talk Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

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Operating Procedure to Receive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Operating Procedure to Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

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Alternate Microphones and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .  

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Specifications 

 

GENERAL 

 

Frequency Range 

28.315 to 28.755 MHz 

Frequency Control 

Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesizer. 

Frequency Tolerance 

0.005% 

Frequency Stability 

0.001% 

Operating Temperature 
Range 

-30 

°

C to +50 

°

C. 

Microphone 

Plug-in dynamic; with push-to-talk switch and 
coiled cord. 

Input Voltage 

13.8V DC nominal, 15.9V max, 11.7V min. 
(Positive or negative ground). 

Transmit: 

AM full mod., 2.2A. 

Receiver:

 Squelched, 0.3A. 

                Maximum Audio output, 0.7A. 

Size 

2-3/8” (H) x 7-7/8” (W) x 9-1/4” (D). 

Weight 5 

Ibs. 

Antenna Connector 

UHF, SO239 

Meter 

Illuminated; indicates relative output power, 
received signal strength. 

 

 

TRANSMITTER 

 

Power output 

AM/FM, High-7 watts 

Modulation High-and 

low-level Class B, Amplitude 

Modulation: AM. Variable capacitance 
Frequency Modulation: FM. 

Spurious Emissions 

60 dB 

Frequency Response 

AM and FM: 450 to 2500 Hz. 

Output Impedance 

50 ohms, unbalanced 

Output Indicators 

Meter shows relative RF output power and 
SWR. Transmit LED glows red when 
transmitter is in operation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for DX 44V

Page 1: ...rks 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...

Page 2: ...ange 30 C to 50 C Microphone Plug in dynamic with push to talk switch and coiled cord Input Voltage 13 8V DC nominal 15 9V max 11 7V min Positive or negative ground Transmit AM full mod 2 2A Receiver Squelched 0 3A Maximum Audio output 0 7A Size 2 3 8 H x 7 7 8 W x 9 1 4 D Weight 5 Ibs Antenna Connector UHF SO239 Meter Illuminated indicates relative output power received signal strength TRANSMITTE...

Page 3: ...ide a good electrical connection to the chassis of the vehicle Proceed as follows to mount the transceiver 1 After you have determined the most convenient location in your vehicle hold the transceiver with mounting bracket in the exact location desired If nothing will interfere with mounting it in the desired position remove the mounting bolts Before drilling the holes make sure nothing will inter...

Page 4: ...onsult your dealer for information regarding an adequate grounding system and prevention of electrolysis between fittings in the hull and water TUNNING THE ANTENNA FOR OPTIMUM SWR Since there is such a wide variety of base and mobile antennas this section will strictly concern itself to the various types of mobile adjustable antennas Because the antenna length is directly related to the channel fr...

Page 5: ...d 2 SQUELCH outer dual concentric This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal For maximum receiver sensitivity it is desired that the control be adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise or ambient backgrounds noise is eliminated Turn fully counterclockwise then slowly clockwise until the receiver noise disappears...

Page 6: ...e frequency is shifted 10KHz up On following channels A channel can be used by setting this switch to 10KHz position Normal 10KHz 3 3A 7 7A 11 11A 15 15A 19 19A 14 OFF ANL NB When the switch is placed in the ANL NB position the RF noise blanker also is activated The RF noise blanker is very effective for repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference 15 RECEIVER TRANSMIT INDICATOR The rece...

Page 7: ...F gain OPERATING 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 ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION For best results the user should select a low impedance dynamic type microphone or a transistorized microphone Transistorized type...

Page 8: ...f the microphone jack is used to hold the pin receptacle during the soldering operation best results are obtained when the connections to pins 1 and 3 are made first and then the connections to pins 2 and 4 Use a minimum amount of solder and be careful to prevent excessive solder accumulation on pins which could cause a short between the pin and the microphone plug housing 6 When all soldering con...

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