Maxon MCB-45W Owner's Manual
MCB-45W
Deluxe Mobile CB/
Weather Radio
OWNER'S MANUAL
English/Spanish
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Description 1
FCC Regulations 1
Performance Features 2
Package Contents 3
Controls and Functions 4
Installation Instructions 6
Mechanical Mounting 7
Power Supply Connection 8
Mobile Antenna Information 9
Antenna Tuning Information 10
Operating Instructions 11
To Use Emergency Channel 9 11
PA System / PA Speaker Operation 12
External Speaker Operation 12
Using the Weather Channels 12
Radio Communication Codes 14
CB Channel Frequency Chart 15
Troubleshooting Chart 16
Specifications 17
Other Maxon Products 18
Warranty Service Instructions 19
Warranty Statement 20
Before operating your Maxon Citizens Band Radio,
read this Owner's Manual carefully. If you have a
problem, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of
this manual before returning your radio for repairs.
TABLA DE CONTENIDO
Controles y Funciones 4
Descripción del Producto 21
Regulaciones de la FCC
(Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones) 21
Características de Funcionamiento 22
Contenido del Paquete 23
Instrucciones Para Instalación 24
Montaje Mecánico 25
Conexión del Suministro Energético 26
Información Sobre la Antena Móvil 27
Información Para la Sintonización de
la Antena 28
Instrucciones de Operación 29
Para usar el Canal 9 de Emergencia 30
Operación del Sistema de Altoparlante (PA) 30
Operación de los Altoparlantes Exteriores 30
Uso de los Canales Meteorológicos 31
Tabla de Frecuencia del Canal de CB
(Banda Ciudadana) 33
Tabla de Localización y Reparación
de Averías 34
Especificaciones 35
Otros Productos Maxon 36
Instrucciones Servicio de Garantía 37
Aclaración de la Garantía 38
Antes de hacer funcionar su radio 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-45W Mobile CB/Weather Radio.
The MCB-45W is a compact mobile Citizen's
Band radio designed to operate in the 26.965 to
27.405 MHz band.
This unit features 10 weather channels, including
7 NOAA frequencies and 3 international marine
frequencies. The MCB-45W provides maximum
RF output power and many automatic features to
enhance voice clarity and sound quality.
Enjoy your new Maxon 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
• Maximum legal RF output power (4 W) with high
level modulation (in accordance with FCC Part
95 Rules)
• Compander circuitry eliminates background static
and improves audio quality
• Receives current local National Weather Service
and periodic marine weather broadcasts
• Direct access to Emergency Channel 9
• Public Address capability
• LCD channel display indicates: the CB or
Weather Channel selected, "9 EMG" when in
Emergency Channel 9 position, or "PA" when
in Public Address system mode
• Switchable Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL)
circuit reduces atmospheric static noise
• Signal / Power LCD meter shows the incoming
signal strength, and the RF output power
• RF Gain control adjusts the receiver sensitivity
of the radio
• Side mounted 4-pin universal microphone with
coiled cord and easy to operate Push-To-Talk bar
• Equipped with external speaker jack - external
speaker not included
• Last channel memory recalls last channel
displayed
• One year warranty
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Main CB unit
Handheld microphone
CB Mounting bracket and hardware
Owner's manual
Copy of FCC Part 95, Subpart "D"
Copy of NOAA Weather Radio Network
frequency card
An external mobile antenna is required for use antenna is not included. Refer to Mobile Antenna
Information section for more information.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
CONTROLES Y FUNCIONES
A) Microphone and Cord • Micrófono y Cable
B) Weather Button - Selects CB or weather opera-
tion • Botón del Tiempo - Selecciona la operación
de CB o del tiempo
C) Emergency Channel 9 Button - Provides direct
access to Emergency Channel 9 (not active in
weather mode) • Botón del Canal 9 de Emergencia -
Provee acceso directo al Canal 9 de Emergencia (no
está activo en modalidad meteorológica)
D) ANL Button - Activates Automatic Noise Limiter
(ANL) circuitry • Botón ANL: Activa los circuitos
del limitador autom
E) PA Button - Activates the Public Address (PA) system
circuitry • Botón PA: Activa los circuitos del sistema
de altoparlante (PA)
F) LCD Display - Identifies CB or weather channel
number selections, TX (transmit), WX (weather) mode,
EMG (Ch. 9), PA, and signal/power strength
• Pantalla de LCD - Identifica las selecciones
de CB o los números de canales del tiempo, TX
(transmisión), modalidad de WX (tiempo), EMG
(Canal 9), PA, e intensidad de la señal/potencia
G) CB/Weather Channel Control - Selects CB or weather
channel • Control Para CB/Tiempo - Selecciona la
canales de CB o del tiempo
H) RF Gain Control - Adjusts the receiving sensitivity of
the radio • Control de Ganancia RF: Ajusta la
sensibilidad de recepción de la radio
I) Squelch Control • Control para Amortiguar Ruidos
J) Off/On-Volume Control - Used to turn the radio
on or off and to adjust the listening volume
• Control de Volumen - Se usa para encender
o apagar el radio y para ajustar el volumen
ático de ruidos (ANL)
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A
B C D E
J I H G
N M L K
F
K) Antenna Jack - Connects a mobile CB antenna
(PL-259) • Conector para Antena - Conecta la antena
movil de banda ciudadana (PL-259)
L) Public Address (PA) Speaker Jack - Connects an
optional remote mounted PA speaker • Conector
para Altoparlante de Sistema de Altoparlante (PA) Permite conector un altoparlante remoto opcional
M) DC Power Cord • Córdon de Potencia DC
N) External Speaker Jack • Conector Para Altoparlante
Externo
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Your new MCB-45W is designed to be installed
under the dash or anywhere inside your vehicle.
It can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Safety
and convenience should be your primary considerations in deciding exactly where to locate your
Maxon MCB-45W CB Radio.
CAUTION: Be sure the unit is located 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 or
antenna connecting cables must be routed and
secured in such a manner as not to interfere with
the operation of the brake, accelerator or other
controls. Interference from either the CB unit or
it's connecting cables may contribute to the loss
of control of the vehicle.
Installing the MCB-45W:
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Mechanical Mounting
1) Determine the mounting location of your
MCB-45W.
2) Use the CB cabinet mounting bracket as a
template for marking the location of the screw
holes when mounting the CB under the dash,
or at another selected location.
3) Drill the necessary holes and secure the
mounting bracket with the self-tapping
screws provided.
CAUTION: EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE
EXERCISED WHEN DRILLING UP INTO
THE DASH to avoid any damage to in-dash
electronic ignition wiring, cruise control,
instruments or accessory wiring.
4) Position the CB unit between the mounting
bracket arms (in line with the retention knobs).
Set the CB unit angle for the best operating
comfort and control accessibility. Tighten the
two retention knobs to secure the CB unit in
place.
5) Install the microphone hanger bracket utilizing
the pre-drilled mounting holes in the cabinet,
or attach the bracket to the vehicle dash or
another convenient location.
6) If you choose to mount the CB in a location
where self-tapping screws cannot be used,
determine the most secure method of fastening
the CB cabinet.
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Power Supply Connection
The MCB-45W is designed for 12V DC operation
in vehicles with NEGATIVE (-) GROUND electrical
systems. Most domestic and foreign made cars and
trucks use a negative ground system. NOTE: If your
negative (-) battery terminal is connected to the
motor block of your vehicle, it is a negative ground
system.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect your
MCB-45W to a POSITIVE (+) ground vehicle
as damage may occur to the CB unit and/or to
your vehicle's electrical system.
NOTE: Check your vehicle's ground requirements
before you begin the installation!
Your MCB-45W should be connected using the
following steps:
1) Move the off/on-volume control to the "off"
position. CAUTION: If the off/on-volume
control is in the "on" position without an
antenna hook-up, it could result in damage
to the transmitter circuitry.
2) Disconnect the cable from your vehicle
battery's negative (-) terminal.
3) Connect the black GROUND wire to a metal
part of your vehicle's frame.
NOTE: Be sure the metal part is not insulated from
the vehicle's frame by a plastic part.
4) Connect the red (to switched accessory) wire
to a source of voltage that turns on and off with
the ignition switch, such as a spare accessory
terminal in your vehicle's fuse box.
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5) Connect the orange (Batt +) wire to your
vehicle's battery positive (+) terminal or to
a point in the vehicle's fuse box that provides
a continuous source of 12 Volts even when
the ignition is turned off. This connection
provides last channel memory feature.
6) Reconnect the cable to the vehicle's battery
negative (-) terminal.
MOBILE ANTENNA INFORMATION
Your Maxon MCB-45W requires a vehicle mount
CB antenna for operation. An antenna is not included
with your radio because of varying vehicle applications, individual needs, and owner cost preferences.
Maxon antenna model WTA-4WP may be obtained
from your local Maxon CB distributor / retailer or
you may use any standard 50 Ohm vehicle mount
CB/weather antenna with a PL-259 connector.
NOTE: When installing a mobile antenna, please
follow the antenna manufacturer's installation
instructions completely. Never operate your CB
radio without an antenna or with a broken antenna
cable. This can result in damage to your CB trans-
mitter circuitry.
• Connect the antenna securely to the radio's
antenna receptacle.
• Mount the antenna as high on the vehicle as
possible - the more the antenna extends above
the roof, the better the reception. If possible,
mount the antenna in the center of the surface.
• Keep the antenna cables away from noise sources
such as the ignition system, gauges, etc.
• Make sure you a have solid, metal-to-metal
ground.
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ANTENNA TUNING INFORMATION
Most antennas are factory tuned, but performance
can usually be improved by slightly lengthening or
shortening the antenna using a Standing Wave Ratio
(SWR) meter (not included). Refer to the antenna
manufacturer's installation manual for the exact
procedure to tune the antenna. You can purchase
an SWR meter, or have your antenna checked by
your CB Dealer's service department.
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