Grant LT User Manual

COVER

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Elimination of Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mounting the Radio Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mounting the Microphone Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CB Antenna Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting an External Speaker (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting a Public Address (PA) Speaker (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

To Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

To Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Multi-Function Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

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

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

Servicing Your Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Radio Code Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Carefully unpack your Grant LT and check the contents against this list:

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Grant LT SSB/AM Mobile Transceiver

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Microphone

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Microphone Hanging Kit

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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, call Uniden at 1-800-297-1023.

Please be sure to complete and mail your Product Registration Card.

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Your Uniden Grant LT 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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1. Turn the Channel Selector to Channel 9.
.2. Press the microphone PTTswitch 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.

Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

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

All channels, except Channel 9 may be used for normal
communication. Channel 9 is reserved by the FCC for emergency
communication 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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FRONT VIEW - Grant LT BACKLIGHTED PANEL

1. Microphone Jack

2.

OFF/VOL

: 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.

S/RF CAL SWR

Knob: Selects function of meter.

7.

LSB AM USB

Knob: Selects mode.

8.

CLARIFIER

Knob: Fine tunes the SSB receiving signals.

9.

SWR

Knob: Calibrates the meter for Standing Wave Radio

(SWR)

measurements.

10. Channel Knob: Selects channel.

11. Multi-function Meter: Measures

SWR, RF

and Ssignal strength.

12.

NB/ANL

Switch: Reduces external noise and interference from vehicle

ignition systems.

13.

CB/PA

Switch: Selects PA optional (Public Address) speaker or CB.

14.

HI/LOW

Switch: Hi position increases treble, Low position increases bass.

15.

BRT/DIM

Switch: Adjusts the brightness of LED Channel Display and

meter lighting.

16.

DYNAMIC SQUELCH CONTROL (DSC)

: Automatically sets squelch to optimal level

for stronger signals.

17.

RX/TX

Indicator: Red transmitting; green receiving.

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

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18. Channel Display: Displays current channel selection.

19. ANT.: Connects antenna cable to transceiver.

20. PA. SP.: Connects external 8-ohm 4-watt Public Address speaker.

21. EXT. SP.: Connects optional 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to remotely

monitor receiver.

22. POWER: Connects DC power to transceiver.

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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MOUNTING THE RADIO BRACKET

1. Select a location that is convenient for operating the radio, but does not
interfere with the driver or passenger.

2. Remove the mounting bracket from radio and use it as a template for
marking the location of the mounting screws.

3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using
mounting screws.

MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HANGER

Mount the microphone hanger to the side of the radio. Mounting holes are provided
near the microphone connector and on the other side of the unit. Use the screws
supplied. You can also mount the hanger on the dashboard, if preferred.

CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS

1. Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal
(positive or negative) is grounded to the engine block or chassis. Most of
today’s vehicles use a negative ground. If your vehicle has a negative
ground, follow steps 2 and 3.

2. Connect the RED wire of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in
your vehicle’s +13.8 VDC fuse box.

3. Connect the BLACK wire of the DC power cord to the negative side of the
automobile (usually the chassis).

4. Plug the DC power cord into the Power Connector on the rear panel.

Plan the location of the transceiver and
microphone bracket before beginning installation.

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In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to
the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the accessory
contact in the fuse box.