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Owner’s Manual

Printed in Vietnam

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Summary of Contents for BearCat PC78XL+

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT400AZZ 0 PC78XL ...

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Page 3: ...3 INSTALLATION 5 MOBILE STATION INSTALLATION 5 MOBILE STATION ANTENNA 5 MARINE INSTALLATION 5 CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS 6 GROUND INFORMATION 6 Negative Ground System 6 USING YOUR PC78XL 6 TURN PC78XL ON OFF 6 CB MODE 7 Basic Settings 7 PA MODE 7 TO TRANSMIT 8 MULTI FUNCTION METER 8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 9 MAINTENANCE 9 ...

Page 4: ...ES 12 ONE YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY 13 2014 Uniden America Corporation Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation Bearcat is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation Features specifications and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice ...

Page 5: ...ing interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to this product or use of accessories not expressly approved by Uniden or operation of this product in any way other than as provided in the Uniden Owner s Manual could void your authority to operate this product A complete Owner s Manual in French can be downloaded from http www uniden com L appareil est conforme aux nor...

Page 6: ...e Federal Communications Commission FCC Any adjustments or alterations which would alter the performance of the transceiver s original FCC certification or which would change the frequency determining method are strictly prohibited Replacement or substitution of crystal transistors ICs regulator diodes or any other part of a unique nature with parts other than those recommend by Uniden may cause v...

Page 7: ...echnology Visit www uniden com to order Uniden s 6 pin wireless microphone and adapter 2 ON OFF VOLUME Turns radio on or off adjusts speaker volume 3 SQUELCH Reduces background noise when there is no incoming signal 4 RF GAIN inner knob Improves reception in strong signal areas 5 MIC GAIN outer knob Adjusts microphone sensitivity 6 DELTA inner knob Fine tunes the receiver 7 SWR outer knob Calibrat...

Page 8: ...systems 17 S RF SWR CAL switch Selects meter function S RF normal SWR and CAL are for SWR measurements only See page 8 for calibration procedures 18 Multi function meter Measures SWR RF and S signal strength 19 POWER connector Connects DC power to transceiver 20 EXT SP jack Connects optional 8 ohm 4 watt speaker to remotely monitor the receiver When the external speaker is plugged in the internal ...

Page 9: ... strongly recommend that you install only a high quality antenna You have just purchased a superior transceiver don t diminish its performance by installing an inferior antenna Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power transfer from the 50 ohm transmission line to the radiating element Your Uniden dealer is qualified to help you select the proper antenna for your requirements...

Page 10: ... in any 12 volt DC negative ground system vehicle GROUND INFORMATION Most newer U S and foreign made cars and small trucks use a negative ground system Some older cars and some new large trucks use a positive ground system With a negative ground system the negative battery terminal is usually connected to the vehicle motor block If you cannot determine the polarity system of your vehicle contact y...

Page 11: ...ations switch to NB ANL 5 Adjust squelch Adjust SQ knob fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through Adjust SQ knob fully counter clockwise until you hear a hiss Everything gets through noise weak signals and strong signals Slowly adjust SQ 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 Adjust R...

Page 12: ...l 2 Adjust MIC GAIN 3 When the channel is clear press the microphone PTT and speak MULTI FUNCTION METER SWR Meter Measures the standing wave ratio SWR of the antenna Use this meter to check the antenna system or to adjust your antenna to the proper length To Measure SWR 1 Set the meter switch to CAL 2 Press and hold microphone PTT switch Transmit 3 Calibrate meter with SWR knob by adjusting the ne...

Page 13: ...ardware are tight MAINTENANCE The PC78XL is designed to give you years of trouble free service There are no user serviceable parts inside Except for the fuse in the DC power cord no maintenance is required To replace a blown fuse 1 Press ends of the fuse holder together Twist to open 2 Carefully separate the two pieces 3 Remove the fuse and inspect If blown replace with the same type fuse Use only...

Page 14: ...ng these checks call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1 800 297 1023 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CST Monday through Friday SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER It is the user s responsibility to see that this radio is operating at all times in accordance with the FCC Citizens Radio Service regulations We highly recommend that you consult a qualified radio telephone technician for servicing and aligning this C...

Page 15: ...tion High and Low Level Class B amplitude modulation Frequency Response 300 3000 Hz Output Impedance 50 ohm unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S N N 1 µV for 10 dB S N N Selectivity 6 dB 7 kHz 60 dB 10 kHz Image Rejection 80 dB typical Adjacent CH Rejection 60 dB typical IF Frequencies Double Conversion 1st 10 695 MHz 2nd 455 kHz Automatic Gain Control Less than 10 dB change in audio output ...

Page 16: ...Trouble at this station 10 2 Receiving well 10 35 Confidential information 10 3 Stop transmitting 10 36 Correct time is 10 4 OK message received 10 37 Wrecker needed at 10 5 Relay message 10 38 Ambulance needed at 10 6 Busy stand by 10 39 Your message is delivered 10 7 Out of service leaving air 10 41 Please turn to channel 10 8 In service subject to call 10 42 Traffic accident at 10 9 Repeat mess...

Page 17: ...rophone 10 29 Time is up for contact 10 93 Check my frequency on this channel 10 30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10 94 Please give me a long count 10 32 I will give you a radio check 10 99 Mission completed all units secure 10 33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC 10 200 Police needed at If you do not get satisfactory results after performing the above checks call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1 800 297 1...

Page 18: ... cost except shipping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPL...

Page 19: ...ence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at Uniden America Corporation C O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Road Suite 100 Roanoke TX 76262 800 297 1023 8 a m to 5 p m Central Monday through Friday ...

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