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Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Elimination of Licensing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mobile Station Installation    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Mobile Station Antenna   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Marine Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the Power Cords    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ground Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Negative Ground System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Positive Ground System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

To Receive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
To Transmit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Multi-Function Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preventive Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Servicing Your Transceiver   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Radio Code Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Two-Year Extended Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Carefully unpack your 

PC78XL

and check the contents against this list:

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PC78XL

CB 2-way mobile radio

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Microphone

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Mounting Bracket Kit

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DC Power Cord

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Reference Guide

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Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules)

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Product Registration Card

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

Please be sure to complete and mail your 

Product Registration Card.

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Summary of Contents for PC78XL - Bearcat Pro

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Page 2: ...sceiver 10 Troubleshooting 10 Radio Code Definitions 11 Specifications 12 Two Year Extended Warranty 13 Carefully unpack your PC78XL and check the contents against this list n PC78XL CB 2 way mobile r...

Page 3: ...ls except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication Channel 9 is reserved by the FCC for emergency communications involving the immediate safety of individuals or protection of property Channel 9...

Page 4: ...nnel Display Displays current channel selection 10 RX TX Indicator Red transmitting green receiving 11 ANT Indicates a high SWR condition in antenna system Check antenna cable and connections 12 Dynam...

Page 5: ...ength REAR VIEW 19 POWER Connects DC power to transceiver 20 EXT SP Connects optional 8 ohm 4 watt speaker to remotely monitor receiver 21 PA SP Connects external 8 ohm 4 watt speaker to use as public...

Page 6: ...ormance 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 qual...

Page 7: ...e negative battery terminal is usually connected to the vehicle motor block If you cannot determine the polarity system of your vehicle contact your vehicle dealer for information Negative Ground Syst...

Page 8: ...teps 4 Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through 4b Turn SQUELCH fullY counter clockwise until you hear a hiss Everything gets through noise weak signals and strong signals 4...

Page 9: ...2 Adjust MIC GAIN 3 When the channel is clear press the microphone PTT switch and speak Be sure to read and understand Part 95 FCC Rules and Regulations before operating your transmitter Perform a vo...

Page 10: ...2 is acceptable Higher readings indicate a problem in the antenna system Problems may be caused by humidity vibration or corrosion Check both ends of the coaxial cable connector Also check for damage...

Page 11: ...ser 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 Carefully separate the t...

Page 12: ...MAX If you do not get satisfactory results after performing the above 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 Technical informat...

Page 13: ...ify your station 10 29 Time is up for contact 10 30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10 32 I will give you a radio check 10 33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC 10 34 Trouble at this station Code Meaning 10 35 Confident...

Page 14: ...ctivity 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 AGC Less than 10 dB...

Page 15: ...r 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 E...

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