FCC PC68XL User Manual

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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Elimination of Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Mobile Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Mobile Station Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Marine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connection the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Ground Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Negative Ground System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Positive Ground System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

To Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

To Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Function Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Servicing Your Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Two-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Radio Code Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Carefully unpack your PC68XL and check the contents against this list:

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PC68XL 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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Your Uniden PC68XL represents the highest quality communications device
designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service. It will operate on any of the
40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The FCC has ruled that CB Radio Service operators are no longer required to
obtain an FCC License to operate their CB equipment. In doing so, the FCC also
decided to permit CB station operation without station identification.

Elimination of individual station licenses does not reduce the operating
privileges or responsibilities of CB users. An operator of a CB radio station is still
required to comply with the Communications Act and with the rules of Citizens
Band Radio Service

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Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

1. Set the switch to

CH9

or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9.

2. Press

PTT

switch on microphone and speak clearly.

3. If there is no response, select an active channel and ask that party to

relay your emergency broadcast on Channel 9.

All channels, 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 may also be
used to render assistance to a motorist.

This is an FCC rule and applies to all operators of CB radios.

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Features, Specifications, and availability of Optional
Accessories are all subject to change without notice.

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The Citizens Band Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Any adjustments or
alterations which would alter the performance of the transceiver's
original FCC type acceptance, 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 violations of the
technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in violation of
type acceptance requirements in Part 2 of the rules.

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FRONT VIEW

1.

Microphone Jack

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

:

Improves reception in strong signal areas.

5.

MIC GAIN

: Adjusts microphone sensitivity.

6.

Channel

Knob: Selects transmission and reception channels.

7.

Channel Display

: Displays current channel selection.

8.

RX/TX

Indicator: Red-transmitting; green-receiving.

9.

CH 9

Indicator: Red-Channel 9 switch is on.

10.

Dynamic Squelch Control (DSC)

: Automatically sets Squelch to

optimal level for stronger signals.

11.

CH9/OFF

: Turns Channel 9 on or off.

12.

BRT/DIM

: Adjusts the brightness of LED Channel Display and

Indicator and RF Signal Meter.

13.

CB/PA

: Selects the PA (Public Address) or CB (Citizens Band).

14.

NB/ANL

: Reduces external noise and interference from vehicle

ignition systems.

15.

Function Meter

: Measures RF and S signal strength.

Do not use PA function unless an
external speaker is connected.

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REAR VIEW

16.

ANT.

: Connects antenna cable to transceiver.

17.

PA S P

: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use

as a public address system.

18.

EXT. SP

: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to remotely monitor

the receiver.

19.

POWER

: Connects DC power to transceiver.

All channels, 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 may also be used to render
assistance to a motorist.

This is an FCC rule and applies to all

CB operators.

When the external speaker is plugged in, the
internal speaker is off.

To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the
microphone from the speaker when operating the
PA at high output levels.

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