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PRO 520XL
Professional
Mobile CB Radio
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of Citizens Band Replacement or substitution of crystals, radio communications.Your Uniden transistors, IC’s, regulator diodes or PRO 520XL is an advanced mobile any other part of a unique nature, with radio designed for use in the Citizens parts other than those recommended Band Radio service. It will operate on by Uniden, may cause violation of the any of the 40 AM frequencies technical regulations of Part 95 of the a
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 3 INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE If any of these item are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 554-3988, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. CB Radio Microphone Mounting Hardware Other Printed Material Mounting Bracket Antenna must be purchased separately.
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 4 CONTROLS AN 1. PA Switch - Select the Public Address 9. Squelch - The squelch control is mode when an external PA speaker is used to eliminate background noise connected. When the PA mode is during the absence of a transmission. selected, the CB radio will be disabled. Turn the control fully counterclockwise, Adjust the PA output level by rotating then slowly rotate it back clockwise until the volume control. the noise disappears. At this setting an
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 5 ND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION Plan the location of the radio and microphone Connecting the Power Cord bracket before starting installation. Select a location that is convenient for operation and does With regard to the connection of the power cords, not interfere with the driver or passenger in the it may be possible or desirable to connect the red vehicle. The radio should be securely fastened to lead (for negative ground systems) or the black a solid surface using the
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 7 OPERATION Operating Procedure to Receive 2. Select the desired channel for transmission. 1. Be sure that the power source, antenna and microphone are 3. If the channel is clear, depress the properly connected. push-to-talk switch on the side of the microphone and speak in a 2. Turn the unit on by rotating the normal voice. volume control clockwise. CAUTION: The transceiver Voltage 3. Set the channel selector switch to Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) the
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 8 TROUBLESHOOTING If your PRO 520XL is not performing to If you determine that service is your expectations, please try these necessary, contact your local dealer or simple steps. If you still cannot get pack the unit in its original carton and satisfactory results after reading this send it along with a brief concise manual and following the description of the problem, your name, troubleshooting steps, please call the address, phone number, and a copy of
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS Channels: 40 AM Frequency Range: 26.965 to 27.405 MHz Frequency Control: Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesizer Frequency Tolerance: ±0.005% Operating Temperature: -30ºC to +50ºC Microphone: Plug in type: dynamic Input Voltage: 13.8 V DC nom. (+ or - ground) Current Drain: TX: full mod., 1.7A RX: with max. audio output, 1.7A Size: 4-1/2” W x 6-3/4” D x 1-3/8” H Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. Antenna Connector: UHF, SO-239 LED Meter: Indicates relative
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PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 10 TWO YEAR WARRANTY WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE CORPORATION (“Uniden”) WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT warrants, for two years, to the original LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED retail owner, this Uniden Product to be WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY free from defects in materials and OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR craftsmanship with only the limitations or PUR
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CUT PRO520 om.qxd 11/11/99 12:52 PM Page 11 CUT XL X PRO 520 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Thank you for choosing a Uniden Personal Communications product. You have chosen one of the most sophisticated, technologically advanced electronic products available. Please fill out the requested information on this card so that we can better understand our customers and their needs. With this information we plan new products, advertising, and guide our customer service programs. Thanks for your help. 1
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