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CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

GENERAL

 

 

 Model 

DX-9

3

Channels 40 

Frequency Range 

26.965 ~ 27.405 MHz 

Emission AM 

Frequency Control 

Phase-Lock-loop (PLL) Synthesizer 

Frequency Stability 

0.001% 

Temperature Range 

-30

°

C to +50

°

Input Voltage 

13.8 VDC 

Antenna Impedance 

50 Ohms 

Speaker Impedance 

8 Ohms 

Size 

7 7/8” (W) x 9 1/4” (D) x 2 1/8” (H) 

Weight 5.5 

lbs. 

 

 

TRANSMITTER 

 

RF Power Output 

AM : 4W  

Frequency Response 

300 to 2500 Hz 

Frequency Tolerance 

0.005% 

Spurious Emission 

Better Than -55 dB 

Unwanted Sideband 

Better Than -55 dB 

 

 

RECEIVER 

 

Sensitivity for 10 dB (S+N)/N

 

AM : 0.5 uV   

Squelch Sensitivity 

Less Than 0.5 uV 

Audio Power Output 

2W @ 10% Distortion 

Image Rejection Ratio 

-65 dB 

AGC Figure of Merit 

100 mV for 10dB Change in Audio Output

Audio Response 

300 to 2500 Hz 

Clarifier Range 

±

 1.0 KHz 

 

(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) 

 
 
 
 

 

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

 

 

LOCATION 

Plan the location of the transceiver and microphone bracket before starting the 

installation. Select a location that is convenient for operation and does not interfere 
with the driver or passengers. In automobiles, the transceiver is usually mounted 
the dash panel with the microphone bracket beside it. 
 

MOUNTING THE RADIO 

The transceiver is supplied with a universal mounting bracket. When mounting 

the bracket and radio to your car, make sure it is mechanically strong. Also, provide 
a good electrical grounding 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 interfere with the 
installation of the mounting bolts. 

 
2.

 

Connect the antenna cable plug to the standard receptacle on the rear panel. 
Most transceiver antennas are terminated with a type PL-259 plug and mate 
with the ANT receptacle. 

 
3.

 

Connect the red DC power input wire (with the fuse) to +13.8V DC. This wire 
extends from the rear panel. In automobile installation, +13.8V DC is usually 
obtained from the accessory contact on the ignition switch. This prevent the set 
being left on accidentally when the driver leaves the car and also permits 
operating the unit without the engine running. Locate the accessory contact on 
most ignition switches by tracing the power wire from the AM broadcast 
receiver in the car. 

 
4.

 

Connect the black lead to –13.8V DC. This is usually the chassis of the car. 
Any convenient location with good electrical contact (remove paint) may be 
used. 

 
5.

 

Mount the microphone bracket on the right side of the transceiver or near the 
transceiver, using two screws supplied. When mounting in an automobile, 
place the bracket under the dash so that microphone is readily accessible.  

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for DX-939

Page 1: ...rference 4 Antenna 4 Tuning The Antenna For Optimum SWR 5 External Speaker 6 Public Address 6 CHAPTER 3 Operation Control Functions 7 Front Panel 7 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 Em...

Page 2: ...y strong Also provide a good electrical grounding 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 ...

Page 3: ... a boat the transceiver will not operate at maximum efficiency without a ground plate unless the vessel 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 5 TUNING THE ANTENNA FOR OPTIMUM S W R Since there is such a wide variety of base and mobi...

Page 4: ...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 7 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION CONTROL FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 ON OFF VOLUME CONTROL Turn clockwise to apply power to the radio and to set the desired listening level 2 SQUELCH CONTROL This control is used to control or eliminate receiver b...

Page 5: ...matic Noise Limiter is activated In the NB ANL position the Noise Blanker is also activated The Noise Blanker is very effective in eliminating repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference 13 PA CB RB 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 T...

Page 6: ...r is connected to this jack the built in speaker will be disabled 11 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 ...

Page 7: ...r maximum receive 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 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 13 ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND I...

Page 8: ...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 minim...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ...out of gas on interstate 95 NO I am out of gas in my driveway YES There is a four car collision 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 ...

Page 11: ... RAN may be obtained from our website or by calling our Service Department at 760 480 8800 between 10 00 AM and 4 00 PM Pacific Time The RAN must be written below your return address on the outside of the shipping box Boxes which arrive without an 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 y...

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