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5.  DIMMER (inner dual concentric). 

Turns on/off the frequency display, 

channel number and the meter lamp. Switch on at minimum brightness, 
rotate further to get brighter illumination.

 

 
6.  RF POWER (outer dual concentric). 

This switch is used to select 

transmitting power.

 

 
7. BAND 

SELECTOR.

 This switch selects A, B, C, D, E or F band of 

operation.

 

 
8. CLARIFIER.

 Allows variation of the receiver operating frequencies 

above and below the cassigned frequency. It may be used to optimize 
AM/FM signals as described in the Operating Procedure paragraphs, 
operates both TX/RX.

 

 
9. CHANNEL SELECTOR.

 This switch selects any one of the forty 

channels desired. The selected channel appears on the LED readout 
directly above the Channel Selector knob.

 

 
10. METER.

 This meter indicates received signal strength, transmitter RF 

output power and SWR level.

 

 
11.  MODE (FM/AM/PA) SWITCH.

 This switch is used to select PA, FM, 

AM mode of operation. The AM or FM mode is normally, but when you 
set to PA position, the transceiver acts as a public address amplifier. 
Before operating PA, you must first connect an external PA speaker (8 
ohm, more than 2W) to the PA Speaker jack on the unit rear panel.

 

 
12. NB+/NB/OFF.

 When the switch is placed in the NB position, the RF 

noise blanker is activated. The RF noise blanker is very effective for 
repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference. If you wish to turn 
off the frequency display only set switch to NB+ position.

 

 
13.  ROGER BEEP SWITCH. 

 When this switch is placed in the ROGER 

BEEP position, your radio automatically transmits the audio sign at the 
end of your transmission. The listener can note easily your transmission 
is over through the sign. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

14.  +10KHz FREQUENCY SHIFT SWITCH. 

When switch is pressed the 

frequency is shifted 10KHz up. On following channels. A channel can 
be used by setting this switch to +10KHz position. 

 

10KHz 

3 3A 
7 7A 

11 11A 
15 15A 
19 19A 

 
15. FREQUENCY  COUNTER. 

This frequency counter indicates the 

selected frequency you wish to operate on.

  

 
16. CHANNEL  INDICATOR.

 Numbered LED indicates the selected 

channel you wish to operate on. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for DX-55V

Page 1: ...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 Uni...

Page 2: ... 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 3 in 1 Illuminated indicates relative output power received signal strength a...

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: ... has a steel hull Before installing the transceiver in a boat consult 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 B...

Page 5: ... speaker or the external speaker if used 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 clockw...

Page 6: ... but when you set to PA position the transceiver acts as a public address amplifier Before operating PA you must first connect an external PA speaker 8 ohm more than 2W to the PA Speaker jack on the unit rear panel 12 NB NB OFF When the switch is placed in the NB position the RF noise blanker is activated The RF noise blanker is very effective for repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interfer...

Page 7: ...s see next section ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION OPERATING 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 Turn unit on by tuning VOL control clockwise on your transceiver 3 Set the VOLUME for a comfortable listening level 4 Set the MODE switch to the desire mode 5 Listen to the background noise...

Page 8: ...ore beginning the actual wiring read carefully the circuit and wiring information provided with the microphone you select Use the minimum head 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 1 Remove the retaining screw 2 Unscrew the housing from the pin receptacle body 3 Loosen ...

Page 9: ...rophone plug are complete 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 counterclo...

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