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Chanter I
Chapter 2

Installing the

Ignition Noise Interference

Antenna

ExternalSpeaker

Public Address

Chapter 3

Controls and Indicators

FrontPane'

RearPanel
Operation
Microphone

Procedure to Receive

ProceduretoTransmit

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Amateur Radio License is required to operate this device. For licensing

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Chapter 1 Specifications

GENERAL
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Frequency Range :

Mod-es
Frequency Contra[

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Frequency
Temperature Range

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Antenna -Impedance
Size
Weight
TRANSMITTER
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Spurious Emissions
Audio Distortion

Frequency Response
Microphone
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Specifications (Continued)

Chapter 2 Installation

GENERAL
Model

Frequency Range

Modes
Frequency

Frequency Stability
Temperature Range

Input Voltage

Antenna Impedance

Size
Weight
TRANSMITFER

FtF Power Output

Spurious Emissions

Audio Distoilion

Frequency Response

Microphone

RECEIVER

Sensitivhy

Squelch Sensitivity

Selectivity

Image Rejection

Hum

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Noise

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Installing the Radio

Choose a convenient location for operation that does not interfere with
driver or passenger. This radio is supplied with a universal mounting
bracket When mounting the bracket and radio to your car, make sure it is
mechanically strong. Ao, provide a good electrical grounding
connection to the chassis of the vehicle. Proceed as follows to install the
radio.

1. Locate a convenient area in your vehicle for the installation of the
radio. Hold the mounting bracket with the radio in the location where the
radio is to be installed. Make sure nothing will interfere with either the
radio or the mounting bolts,. Mark and then drill holes for the mounting
bracket.

2 Most radio antennas come equipped with a PL 259 plug Connect

this plug to the ANT. Jack in the rear of the radio.

3. Extending from the rear of the radio is a fused red and black wire for
the DC connections to the vehicles electrical system. For best
performance, it is strongly recommended that the red lead be taken

directly to the positive terminal on the vehicles battery and the black lead
be connected to the nearest chassis ground. (Note:

designed for vehicles with

negative ground

systems.)

Connections should be made using appropriate 'crimp on" lugs of a
size large enough to make good contact with the bolt used to fasten to
the battery and the chassisground, It is a good safety idea to install a
second fuse, in series with the red wire at the battery connection. This
second fuse would provide protection in case the red wire was to 'fray"
or get pinched and short to the body of the vehicle, some where between
the battery and the radio.

High power radios such as this one require large DC current flow when
in the TX mode. Poor power connection causes supply voltage drops that

can substantially decrease the performance of your radio. A good DC
connection is probably one of the most important things for getting the
best transmitter performance and in some cases, least receiver noise.

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This radio is

Installation (Continued)

4 Mount the microphone bracket near the radio in an easily accessible

spot using the two screws provided.

Ignition Noise Interference

With weak signals, you may experience interference of the signal by
background noise. This radio has NB and ANL controls which will help
reduce background noise from sources such as your ignition system.
However, background electrical noise may come from several sources
and all noise may not be eliminated. With extremely weak signals, you
can operate this radio with the engine turned off, which should improve
reception. If the ignition noise level is too high to allow proper operation
under most conditions, you should have your installation of the radio
checked by a qualified technician.

Antenna
This radio has a jack in the rear for a standard PL-259 antenna plug. If
you are looking for the most range for your transmission, use a vertically
polarized, quarter-wave length antenna. If antenna height is a problem,
you may use a shorter, loaded-type whip antenna although you can
expect some lost of transmission range.
To improve performance, your antenna should be matched to your radio.
Your antenna can be adjusted so that It matches your radiO.

External Speaker
The external speaker jack (EXT. SPK) on the rear panel is used for remote
receiver monitoring. The external speaker should have B ohms impedance
and be able to handle at least 4watts. When the external speaker is
plugged in, the internal speaker is disconnected.

1 . SQUELCH CONTROL: This control is used to control or eliminate

receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal. For
maximum receiver sensitivity, it is necessary that The control be
adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise is
eliminated. Turn fully counterclockwise and then slowly clockwise
until the receiver noise just disappears. Any signal to be received
must now be slightly stronger than the average received noise.
Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold level that a

signal must overcome in order to be heard. Only strong signals will

be heard at a maximum clockwise squelch setting.

ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL: Turn clockwise to apply power to the

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radio and to set the desired listening level.

Public Address

To use the Public Address (PA) function, first connect an external speaker
to the PA. SP. Jack on the rear of the radio. See the above specifications
for a proper external speaker. Keep the speaker away from the
microphone to avoid acoustic feedback.

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'HF GAIN CONTROL: This control is used to reduce the gain of the RF

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amplifier under strong signal conditions..

IV1IC GAIN CONTROL: Adjust the microphone gain in the transmit

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mode. This control is used to set the audio level of the microphone for
maximum performance and clarity.

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Operation (Co

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MODE SWITCH: This switch: allows you to select one of three
following operating modes: PA/FM/AM.

Fr. POOL: The

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segments of frequencies.

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ECHO/TIME CONTROL: The ECHO control is used for echo effect. The
TIME control is used to control the intervals of the echo sound.

8 RF POWER CONTROL: This control enables adjustment of RF power

output continuously up to the rated output power.

9 TALKBACK/OFF CONTROL: Adjust this knob for desired volume of

Talkback. This is used to monitor your own voice. Or example, you
could use this feature to compare different microphones.

10.

FREQUENCY SELECTOR: This control is used to select a desired

transmit and receive frequency.

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FRONT PANEL METER: The front panel meter allows the user to

monitor signal strength and RF power out level.

TX/RX LED: The Blue LED indicates the radio is in the transmit mode.

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The blue indicates the radio is in the receive mode.

FREQUENCY COUNTER: This frequency counter indicates the

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transmit frequency digitally.

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Frequency

Poo/ allows the user to select the desired

Operation (Continur;ri1

position, the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) of your antenna. There are no
adjustments because the SWR circuit in this radio calibrates itself
automatically.

NB/ANL SWITCH: In the NB/ANL position, the RF Noise Blanker and

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the automatic Noise Limiter in the audio circuits are also activated. The
Noise Blanker is very effective in eliminating repetitive impulse noise
such as ignition interference.

18.

ROGER BEEP SWITCH: When this switch is placed in the ROGER
BEEP position, the radio automatically transmits an audio tone at the
end of your transmission. This indicates the end of your transmission
so that people who are having trouble hearing you will know that you
are done speaking. As a courtesy to others, use the Roger Beep only
when necessary.

10 KHz SWITCH: in the 10 KHz position, the transmit and receive

frequency is shifted 10 KHz up.

20. CHANNEL DISPLAY: The channel display indicates the current
selected channel.

14 DIM/BRT SWITCH: This switch is used to adjust the brightness of the

meter and LED display for optimum intensity for day or nighttime
driving.

15.

HI/LOW TONE SWITCH: This switch changes tone quality in receive
only. In LO position, bass is increased and in HI position, treble is
increased.

S-RF/SWR SWITCH: In the S-RF position, the meter swings

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proportionally to the strength of the received signal. When transmitting,
the meter indicates relative RF output power. When in the SWR

Operation. (Continued)

Operation (Continued)

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ANTENNA: This jackaGCepts a 50 ohms coaxial cable with a PL-259

1.
style plug.

POWER: This accepts 138 VDC power cable with built-in fuse. The

2.
power cord provided with the radio has a black and red wire. The
black goes to negative and the red goes to positive.

3, PA, SP.: This Jack is for PA operation. Before operating, you must

first connect a PA speaker (8 ohms, 4W) to this jack.

4 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: This jack accepts a 4 8 ohm, 5watt external

speaker. When the external speaker is connected to this jack, the built-
in speaker will be disabled.

RCI63FFC2/FFC4

Operation

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A. Microphone

The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the push-to-talk switch on
the microphone. Press the PTTswitch to activate the transmitter,release
the switch to receive. When transmitting hold the microphone two inches
from the mouth and speak clearly in a normal "voice". The transceiver
comes complete with low-impedance dynamic microphone.

For best results, the user should select a low-impedance dynamic type
microphone or a transistorized microphone.

The microphone should provide the functions shown in schematic below.

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B. Procedure to Receive

I. Be sure that power source, microphone and antenna are connected to

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the proper connectors before going to the next step.
Turn unit on by turning VOL knob clockwise.

2.
Set the VOL for a comfortable listening level.

3.

4 Set MODE switch to the desired operation mode.

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Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the

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slowly clockwise until the noise just disappears. The
properly adjusted. The receiver will remain quit until a signal is
actually received. Do not advance the control too far, or some of
weaker signals will not be heard.

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Audio

Shield
Audio Lead
Transmit Control
Receive Control

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Set the CHANNEL switch to the desired channel.

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Set the RF gain control fully clockwise for maximum RF gain.

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C. Procedure to Transmit

Select the desired channel of transmission.

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Set the MIC GAIN to the level that will best suit your individual use.

2.
If the channel is clear, press the push-to-talk switch on the

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microphone and speak in a normal voice.

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