Uniden Bearcat PC78LTX, Owner'S Manual

Page: 10 / 20

10
USING YOUR PC78LTX
TURN PC78LTX ON/OFF
Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise until the unit turns on and the display
backlight turns on.
Turn the VOLUME knob counter-clockwise to turn the unit off.
CB MODE
Be sure that the power source, antenna, and microphone are properly
connected before proceeding.
1. Turn the unit on. Set the volume to a comfortable level.
2. Set switch to CB .
3. Turn the
CH
knob to select a CB channel.
4. Set noise limitations switch to
NB/ANL
.
5. Adjust squelch.
• Adjust
SQUELCH
knob fully clockwise so only strong signals
can get through.
• Adjust
SQUELCH
knob fully counter-clockwise until you hear
a hiss. Everything gets through - noise, weak signals, and
strong signals.
• Slowly adjust
SQUELCH
knob back clockwise until the hiss
stops. Only clearer signals get through.
Set SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal.
6. Press and hold
PTT
and check the multifunction meter. It will
show the RF output power.
7. Adjust
RF GAIN
knob set RF Gain sensitivity. Normally, the knob is
turned clockwise to maximum.
8. Set the brightness (
BRT
or
DIM
).
9. Set meter switch to S/RF.
PA MODE
Using the PA mode requires an optional speaker.
1. Switch to PA .
2. Press and hold
PTT
to speak.