Maxon MCB-10A Owner's Manual

MCB-10A

40 Channel

Micro Mobile CB Radio

OWNER'S MANUAL

English/Spanish

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Description 1
FCC Statement 1
Performance Features 2

Package Contents 3
Controls and Functions 4
Installation Instructions 6

Mechanical Mounting 6
DC Power Supply Connection 7
Connecting the Power Cord 7
Antenna Installation 8

Antenna Tuning 9
Operating Instructions 10
Radio Communication Codes 11
CB Channel Frequency Chart 12
Troubleshooting Chart 13
Specifications 14
Optional/Replacement Accessories 15
Other Maxon Products 15
Warranty Service Instructions 16
Warranty Statement 17

Before operating your Maxon Citizens Band Radio,
read this Owner's Manual carefully. If you have a
problem, refer to the Troubleshooting Chart in this
manual before returning your radio for repairs.

TABLA DE CONTENIDO

Controles y Funciones 4
Descripción del Producto 18
Regulaciones de la FCC

(Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones) 18

Características de Funcionamiento 19
Contenido del Paquete 20
Instrucciones Para Instalación 21

Montaje Mecánico 21
Conexión de Alimentación Eléctrica de CC 22

Cómo Conectar el Cordón Eléctrico del
MCB-10A
Instalación de la Antena 23
La Sintonización de la Antena 24

Instrucciones de Operación 25
Tabla de Frecuencia del Canal de CB

(Banda Ciudadana) 26

Tabla de Localización y Reparación

de Averías 27

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Especificaciones 28
Repuestos Accesorios Maxon/Opcionales 29
Otros Productos Maxon 29
Instrucciones Servicio de Garantía 30
Aclaración de la Garantía 31

Antes de hacer funcionar su radio de Banda Ciudadana
de Maxon lea detenidamente este Manual del
Propietario. Si tiene unproblema, refiérase a la sección
"Localización y Reparación de Averías" de este manual
antes de devolver su radio para la reparación.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Thank you for choosing the Maxon

MCB-10A Micro Mobile CB Radio.

This compact, self-contained transceiver provides
many automatic features to enhance voice clarity
and sound quality.

40 Operating channels, direct access to Emergency
Channel 9 and soft touch channel selection buttons
provide convenience to the user. A unique quick
disconnect on the radio's power cord allows the
transceiver to be easily disconnected and moved
to another vehicle or stored for safety.

Enjoy your new CB!

YOU DO NOT NEED AN FCC LICENSE TO
OPERATE THIS RADIO IN THE UNITED STATES.
However, you must know and be familiar with
Part 95 of the FCC Rules in regard to Subpart D
of the Citizens Band Radio Service. (A copy is

enclosed with the unit.)

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PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• All controls contained in compact, lightweight

handset

• Quick disconnect feature allows removal of

transceiver for storage or theft prevention

• Additional power /antenna connector boxes

can be purchased separately, allowing a single
MCB-10A transceiver to be used in multiple
vehicles

• Operates with maximum legal RF output power

(4 Watts)

• Communication range of up to 7 miles*

• Direct access to Emergency Channel 9

• Last channel memory recalls last channel

displayed

• Soft touch channel selection buttons

• Easy-to-read LED channel display

• Red transmit (TX) LED indicator lights during

active transmissions

• Top-mounted volume and squelch control knobs

• Built-in Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and

Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) provide constant
sound level (from weak or strong signals) and
clear reception

• Automatic modulation control eliminates "peak"

and "valley" transmission signals

* Range will vary, depending on type of antenna used and

geography of surroundings.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Main CB unit
Power/antenna connector box with antenna jack,

external speaker jack and fused DC power cord

Transceiver mounting bracket and installation

hardware
Owner's Manual
Copy of FCC Part 95, Subpart "D"

(Mobile CB antenna required for use, not included)

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

A. Built-in Electret Condenser Microphone - Transmits

voice signals during CB operation • Micrófono

Condensador Electret Incorporado - Transmite señales

de voz durante la operación del CB

B. Push-To-Talk Bar - Permits radio transmissions • Barra

"Presione Para Hablar" (P-T-T) - Permite la transmisión

por radio

C. LED Channel Display - Identifies selected channel

• LED Imagen de Canal - Identifica el canal CB

D. Squelch Control - Reduces or removes background

noise when no signal is present on the channel • Control

Para Amortiguar Ruidos - Reduce o elimina el ruido de

fondo cuando no hay una señal presente en el canal
E. Off/ On-Volume Control - Turns the radio on or off and

adjusts the listening volume • Control de Volumen - Se

usa para encender o apagar el radio y para ajustar el

volumen
F. Transmit (TX) LED Indicator - Identifies active

transmissions • Indicador LED de Transmisión

(TX) - Identifica transmisiones activas
G. Channel Up/ Down Buttons - Selects any one of the 40

available channels • Botones de Canal Arriba/Abajo -

Seleccionan cualquiera de los 40 canales disponibles
H. Emergency Channel 9 Button - Provides direct access

to Emergency Channel 9 • Botón de Canal 9 de

Emergencia - Provee acceso directo al Canal 9 de

Emergencia
I. Speaker - Broadcasts incoming signals • Altavoz - Emite

señales entrantes
J. Antenna Jack - Provides connection for 50 Ohm mobile

CB antenna • Conector Para Antena - Provee conexión

para antena de CB móvil de 50 Ohm
K. External Speaker Jack - Provides connection for an

optional external speaker • Conector Para Altoparlante

Externo - Provee conexión para un altavoz externo

opcional
L. Fused 12V DC Power Cord - Provides power to radio

when wired to a vehicle's 12V DC electrical system

• Cordón Eléctrico de 12 V CC con Fusible -Provee

energía al radio cuando está conectado al sistema eléctrico

de 12 V CC de un vehículo

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Mechanical Mounting
CAUTION: Be sure the unit is mounted where it

will not interfere with the driver or impair access
to any controls necessary for the safe driving of
the vehicle. The radio's power and/or antenna

connecting cables must be routed and secured so
that they do not interfere with the operation of the
brake, accelerator or other controls. Interference
from either the CB unit or its connecting cables
may contribute to the loss of control of the vehicle.

1) Use the power/antenna connector box as a

template for marking the location of screw
holes (self-tapping screws provided).

2) Drill the necessary holes and secure the

power/antenna connector box with the
self-tapping screws.

NOTE: EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED
WHEN DRILLING UP INTO THE DASH to avoid
damage to in-dash electronic ignition wiring, air
bag or air bag sensors, cruise control, instruments
or accessory wiring.

3) If you choose to mount the power/antenna

connector box under the vehicle seat or at an
alternate location where self-tapping screws
cannot be used, determine the most secure
method of fastening the power/antenna
connector box. Use strong mounting tape,
plastic tie wraps, etc.

4) Use the three included screws to mount the

transceiver hanger bracket onto the vehicle's
dash.

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5) To connect an optional external speaker, locate

the external speaker jack on the power/antenna

connector box and firmly insert the speaker

plug into the jack. The radio speaker will be

disconnected when the external speaker is

engaged.

DC Power Supply Connection

The MCB-10A is designed for 12V DC operation
in vehicles with NEGATIVE (-) electrical systems.
Most domestic and foreign-made vehicles use a
negative ground system.

NOTE: Check your vehicle's ground requirements
before you begin radio installation. If the battery

terminal marked negative (-) is connected to the
motor block of your vehicle, it is a negative ground
system.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to connect the
MCB-10A to a positive (+) ground vehicle. Doing

so may cause damage to the CB unit and to your
vehicle's electrical system.

Connecting the MCB-10A Power Cord

1) Make sure the off /on-volume control is in the

off position before proceeding.

2) Remove the fuse located in the MCB-10A DC

power cord. To do this, grasp each end of the

white fuse casing, push together and twist the

ends away from one another.

3) Connect the red lead wire of the DC power

cord to a positive (+) 12V DC source, either

the engine fuse block, the internal fuse box, or

directly to the positive (+) post of your battery.

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