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- Page 1 ® PC78XL+ Owner’s Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT400AZZ(0)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY NOTICE ................1 UNPACKING ................2 DESCRIPTION ................2 FCC PART 15 COMPLIANCE ................2 EMERGENCY OPERATION ................2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ............ 3 INSTALLATION ................5 MOBILE STATION INSTALLATION ..............5 MOBILE STATION ANTENNA ................ 5 MARINE INSTALLATION ................5 CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS .............. - Page 4 10-CODES ..................... 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...
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Page 5: Safety Notice
Never transmit if any person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna. Note that Uniden does not specify or supply any antenna with this transceiver. While a 0 dBi gain antenna is normal for a typical installation, the above limit applies to any antenna with up to 3 dBi gain. -
Page 6: Unpacking
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 violations of the technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in violation of certification requirements in Part 2 of the rules. -
Page 7: Controls And Functions
Channel 9 may also be used to render assistance to others. This is an FCC rule and applies to all operators of CB radios. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Microphone jack The PC78XL+ is preconfigured for Uniden’s wireless, noise-canceling microphone technology. Visit www.uniden.com to order Uniden’s 6-pin wireless microphone and adapter. - Page 8 Check antenna, cable, and connections. 12. Dynamic Squelch Control (DSC) switch: Automatically sets Squelch to optimal level for stronger signals. 13. CH9/OFF switch: Turns Channel 9 on or off. 14. BRT/DIM switch: Adjusts the LED brightness. 15. CB/PA switch: Selects CB (Citizen’s Band) or PA (Public Address). Do not use PA function unless an external speaker is connected.
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Page 9: Installation
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. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile installation. -
Page 10: Connecting The Power Cords
CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to the Ignition Switch Accessory Terminal. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off when the ignition switch is turned off. As an alternative, the power cord may be connected to an available terminal on the fuse block or to a point in the wiring harness. -
Page 11: Using Your Pc78Xl
USING YOUR PC78XL+ TURN PC78XL+ ON/OFF Turn the VOL knob clockwise until the unit turns on and the display backlight turns on. Turn the VOL knob counter-clockwise to turn the unit off. CB MODE Be sure that the power source, antenna, and micropone are properly connected before proceeding. -
Page 12: To Transmit
3. Release when finished. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. If you are in PA mode but not pressing PTT, the radio receives CB transmissions and transmits them through the PA speaker. You cannot respond to the transmission. -
Page 13: Preventive Maintenance
RF Meter: Measures RF Output Power for transmitter. To use, set the meter switch at S/RF. Press microphone PTT switch to read transmitting power. S-Meter: Measures incoming signal strength. To use, set the meter switch at S/RF. The meter swings to indicate signal strength. i.e. -
Page 14: Servicing Your Transceiver
Check all antenna connections. If you do not get satisfactory results after performing 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... - Page 15 Microphone: Plug-in type; 600 ohms dynamic Input : 13.8VDC Current Drain: TX: AM Full Modulation: 2.2A (max) RX: Squelched, 0.4 A; with maximum audio output, 1.2A (nominal) Size (W x D x H): 7-9/32 in. x 8-57/64 in. x 2-13/64 in. (without knobs and jacks) Weight: 4 lb, 3 oz with microphone...
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Page 16: Radio Code Definitions
Internal Speaker: 16 oms, round External Speaker (not supplied): 8 ohms; disables internal speaker when connected PA SYSTEM Power Output: 4 Watts into external speaker External Speaker for PA Speaker (not 8 ohms when CB/PA switch in in PA. The PA supplied): also monitors the receiver;... -
Page 17: One-Year Extended Warranty
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 18 Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
- Page 19 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...
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