Midland Radio 1001Z Users manual

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How to install your Midland mobile CB..................................3

Installation and Operating Accessories:...........................................4

Where to Locate your CB Transceiver. ............................................4

Mechanical Mounting. ......................................................................5

Power Wiring (negative ground only). ..............................................5

Installation of Microphone Hanger....................................................6

Antenna: ...................................................................................6

How to select, position install and tune the right one for you. ..........6

Antenna installation..........................................................................8

Tuning your antenna. .......................................................................8

Factors affecting CB range.....................................................8

Noise:........................................................................................8

Midland MODEL 1001Z CB Operating Controls.....................9

Front Panel Controls ..............................................................9

Back Panel..............................................................................11

Transceiver Operation...........................................................11

Technical Specifications ......................................................13

General...........................................................................................13

Transmitter .....................................................................................14

Service ...................................................................................12

Limited Warranty ...................................................................13

Midland MODEL 1001Z 40-Channel mobile Citizens
Band transceiver

For your protection, the space below is provided for you to record the
Serial Number of this product, which is located on the rear of the radio. After
recording this number, keep this record for future reference along with the
sales receipt. The sales receipt is needed should your radio ever need
service.

FCC I.D. MMA1001
Serial Number:____________________

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Congratulations on your purchase of a state-of-the-art mobile CB
radio. In the years ahead, you can expect to realize time and again why
Midland holds the front running position among CB users everywhere. You
will come to know that Midland power is more than just a slogan, but the
heading of long list of hearable, seeable benefits. As your Midland CB
experience unfolds and grows we hope you will remember that CB is only
one kind of electronic excellence available under the Midland name.

Your 40 channel CB represents the state of the art in high tech engineering.
The unit incorporates microprocessor controlled PLL circuitry for precise
tuning.

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This transceiver may be installed in any 12-volt negative ground­system car or truck. Most current U.S. and foreign vehicles use a negative

system, but some older models and some newer large trucks may have a
positive ground.

Check the requirements for your vehicle before you begin installation.

Generally, you have a negative-ground system if the minus ( - )
battery terminal is connected to the motor block. Contact your dealer in the
event you are unable to determine your vehicle’s polarity system.

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1. Easy removal mounting bracket system.

2. Microphone bracket system.

3. All main-unit and microphone mounting hardware needed for normal
installation.

4. Plug-in microphone with coil cord.

5. FCC part 95, Subpart D.

6. Owner’s Manual.

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vertically on a console of your vehicle.
Safety and convenience are the primary considerations in deciding

exactly where to locate your radio.
Caution: Be sure that the unit is located so that it does not interfere with the

driver, supplemental restraint systems (air bags) or impair access to any
controls. 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 unit or connecting cables may
contribute to the loss of control of the vehicle.

Your new Midland CB is designed to be installed under the dash or

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Step 1: Heeding the caution, use the mounting bracket as a template for
marking the location of screw holes under the dash. Use an awl, nail or
other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations.
Step 2: Drill a 1/8” hole for each screw hole in the mounting bracket. Attach
the bracket to the dash with the Phillips head sheet metal screws provided.

, Extreme care should be exercised when drilling into the dash to avoid

damage to under-dash electronic ignition, cruise control, instrument and /

or accessory wiring.
Step 3: Position the main unit between the bracket arms in line with the
retention knobs. Set the angle for optimum operating comfort and
accessibility.
Step 4: Tighten the retention knobs

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Step 1: If you have not determined whether your vehicle has a negative or

positive ground, do so now. Then disconnect the negative lead from the
battery to prevent short circuits that can occur during wiring. Do not connect

this transceiver to positive ground electrical systems.
Step 2: With negative ground
A. Connect the positive (RED WIRE) the one with in-line fuse holder to either

the (a) fuse block, (b) cigarette lighter, or (c) directly to the positive post on
your battery.

Usually, the fuse block is the most convenient connecting point. It is
also possible to connect to the Accessory terminal on the fuse block or
ignition switch, so that your CB automatically goes off when the ignition goes
off.

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