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PRO340XL
Citizens Band
Radio
I Australian Edition I
7
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Contents Introduction 1 Licensing Requirements , "., ,.., 1 Unpacking Your CB Radio " 2 ControlsAndFuntions 3 Connecting the Antenna 4 Power 5 I InstallingBatteries 5 Alkaline Batteries , 5 1 Nickel-CadmiumBatteries 7 l Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 8 Operation 9 BeforeoperatingthePRO340XL: 9 Receive 9 Transmit , 9 Care and Maintenance 10 Replacing the Cigarette Lighter Plug Fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ReplacingtheBa
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I Introduction Welcome to the world of CB radio communication. Your Uniden PRO340XL representsthe most advanced portable radio ever designed for use inthe Citizens Band Radio Service. This powerful unit operates on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Spectrum Management Agency ( SMA ). Amongits manyfeatures,the PRO340XL includes: . Superheterodynecircuitry to enhance receiver quality. . Phase Locked Loop Synthesizer techniques to assure precise frequency control. . Flexible operation
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,....'---""'-";:7::~'::'"-~~ UnpackingYour CB Radio Carefully unpackyour PRO340XL and check the contents against this list: . PRO340XLPortable CB Radio . 2 Battery Spacers (For use with alkaline batteries) . Cigarette Lighter Power Cord . Flexible Antenna . Belt Clip (Attached to radio) . This Operating Guide (Read it carefully and save) " If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. WARNING Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries in this radio. Make sure
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"-'- -~,::c:"-==* Controls And Functions I TX Indicator BAIT LOW Indicator Channel Display ON/OFF Switch HI/LOW Switch Channel Down Channel Up Button Button SOU ELCH Control VOLUME Control 1I11den Microphone G000Q000000G000 @~$$OO~$$OO@~~O 000\!!l000Q\!!I\!!I00GOG 000000000000000 ~0$OOO00000~~00 000GO0000GOOeoo e."80000@@~00O@ Speaker \!!I000Q1II00000~000 000000@00000000 GOO\!!l00GO~~00GO\!!l G000QOG0000GG00 @~OOOOOOGOO@OOO 000190000000001110 Front View TXIndicator - LED lights to indicate when
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-- -= -== Antenna Connector Push-To- Talk BeltClip Button CHARGE Connection POWER Connection Side View AntennaConnector - Provides a connection for the supp!ied flexible antenna. BeltClip - Connects to benfor portability. Push-to-Talk Button - Switches the CB from receive to transmit mode. CHARGE Connection - Connection for a 12V DC power source to charge nickel-cadmium batteries while installed in the radio. POWER Connection - Connection for a 12V DC external power source. Connecting the Antenn
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- ---~ Power The PRO340XL is designed to operate with maximum 12 volt DC power. Power I can be supplied through 10 AA, 1.2 volt, rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries; 8 AA, 1.5 volt alkaline batteries;or through the supplied cigarette lighter power cord when connected to a vehicle's 12volt negative ground power system. Installing Batteries WARNING: Do not mix alkaline batteries with nickel-cadmium batteries. AlkalineBatteries Note: To insure circuit continuity, use the two battery spacers suppl
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~ Followthis diagram for correct alkaline battery placement. (8) 1.5V Alkaline + Batteries (2) Battery Spacers 3. Insertthe battery spacers in the positions shown so they can be easily removed. -+ 4. Replacethe cover. Note: When the batteries become weak, the BATT LOW LED will light. Be sure to replace the batteries as soon as possible. You can preserve battery power by selecting the "LOW"position on the HI/LOW switch. The "LOW"setting has a substantially shorter transmission range. (See the Ope
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-=== =c: Nickel-Cadmium Batteries. 1. Slide the cover off the back of the PRO340XL. I 2. Insert 10 nickel cadmium batteries in the compartment. Note: Be sure to insert each battery with the proper polarity, as marked in the battery compartment. Note: The battery spacers are NOT used when installing nickel-cadmium batteries. Followthis diagram for correct nickel-cadmium battery placement. le e (10) 1.2 V NiCd Rechargeable Uee~ Batteries ~nn_- .~ ~ ~ eeee Nickel-cadmium battery placement 3. Replac
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- --- <::: Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord Using the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord whenever you are operating the PRO340XL in a vehicle saves the radio's internal battery life. IMPORTANT: The Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is designed to be used ONLY with negative ground vehicles. Do not attempt to operate the unit with the power cord connected to a positive ground vehicle. To connect the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord: 1. Connect the power cord to the POWERconnection on the side of the r
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-- ~ ~ Operation Before operating the PRO340XL: 1. Be sure that the power source and antenna are properly connected. 2. Turn the unit on by sliding the power switch up to the ON position. Receive I 1. Use the UplDown channel keys to select any of the 40 channels. Press once to change one channel at a time. Press and hold to rapidly change channels. 2. Set the VOLUME control to a comfortable listening level. " 3. Adjust the SQUELCH control to eliminate background noise during the absence of a sig
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=--~"". l = -. Care and Maintenance The PRO340XL is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside and except for the batteries, or the fuse inside the cigarette lighter plug, no maintenance is required, Note: Do not expose the unit to moisture. Rain, dew, road splash, or other liquids may damage the internal components. Replacing the Cigarette Lighter Plug Fuse The cigarettelighterplug containsa 2-amperefuse to protectit from powersurges. To repla
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- = I~ Recharging Batteries You can recharge nickel-cadmium batteries while they are installed in the PRO340XL. Use the included Cigarette Lighter Power Cord or an optional AC Adaptor. Be sure to observe the polarity of the Adaptor before connecting itto the radio. Note: The PRO340XL will not operate while the batteries are recharging. WARNING Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries in this radio. Make sure you have installed 10 rechargeable nickel-cadmiumbatteries before I connecting power
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- = - Tro~bleshooti ng If the PRO340XL does not perform to your expectations, please try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below. If you cannot get satisfactory results, call the UNIDEN SERVICE DIVISION at: (02) 599-3100 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Problem Suggestion . Check the battery connections. Unit does not power on. . Check for weak or dead batteries. . If you are using the cigarette lighter power cord, check all connections as well as the fuse inside the cigarette
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-==== ,-'.'" - , ~=~_._._-- <: Specifications 40AM Channels: 26.965 to 27.405MHz Frequency Range: Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesizer Frequency Control: :to.005% Frequency Tolerance: -30°C + 50°C Operating Temperature: Electret type (Built-in) Microphone: Input Voltage: 12.0 VDC nominal (negative ground) Current Drain: TX: Full modulation, 1.4A RX:With maximum audio output, 0.5A I Size: 67mm (W) x 3Smm (0) x 140mm (H) Complete Package: 595g Antenna Connector: BNC Transmitter Power Output: Low: 1
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- Two Year Limited Warranty Unlden PRO340XL CB Radio Australian 2 Year Warranty. (Accessoriesare coveredfor 90 days only). Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Ltd. ACN 001 865498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its PRO340XL CB Radio (hereinafter referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftmanship with only the limitations or ex
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