Uniden PC68 ELITE User Manual

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

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

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

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

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

Mobile Station Installation ...............................................................................4

Mobile Station Antenna....................................................................................4

Marine Installation............................................................................................4

Connecting the Power Cords ..........................................................................5

Ground Information.........................................................................................5

Negative Ground System .............................................................................5

Positive Ground System ...............................................................................5

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

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

Function Meter.....................................................................................................7

Weather Information............................................................................................8

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

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

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

Servicing Your Transceiver................................................................................10

Specifications......................................................................................................11

Two-Year Extended Warranty ...........................................................................12

Radio Code Definitions .....................................................................................13

Contents

Carefully unpack your PC68 Elite and check the contents against this list:

■ PC68 Elite CB 2-way mobile radio

■ Microphone

■ Mounting Bracket Kit

■ DC Power Cord

■ Reference Guide

■ Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules)

■ Product Registration Card

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

Please be sure to complete and mail your

Product Registration Card.

Unpacking

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Your Uniden PC68 Elite 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).

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Description

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 certification, 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
certification requirements in Part 2 of the rules.

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.

Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

Elimination of Licensing

Emergency Operation

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.

1. Set the switch to CH9 or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9.

2. Press the microphone PTT switch 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.

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1. Microphone Jack

2. ON OFF - VOL (VOLUME): Turns radio on or off; adjusts
speaker volume.

3. SQ (SQUELCH) Knob: 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. Weather Channel Knob: Selects weather channel.

7. Channel Knob: Selects channel.

8. Channel Display: Displays current channel selection.

9. RX/TX Indicator: Red-transmitting; green-receiving.

10. CH 9 Indicator: Red-Channel 9 switch is on.

11. Dynamic Squelch Control (DSC): Automatically sets Squelch to
optimal level for stronger signals.

12. CH9/OFF: Turns Channel 9 on or off.

13. BRT/DIM:

Adjusts the brightness of Function Meter and Channel Display.

14. NB/ANL: Reduces external noise and interference from vehicle
ignition systems.

15. CB/WX/PA Switch: Selects PA (Public Address);
WX (Weather Radio) or CB.

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Controls and Functions

FRONT VIEW - PC68 Elite BACKLIGHTED PANEL

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

16. Function Meter: Measures RF and S signal strength.

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17. POWER: Connects DC power to transceiver.

18. EXT. SP: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to remotely monitor
the receiver.

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REAR VIEW

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.

19. PA SP : Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use as a
public address system.

20. ANT: Connects antenna cable to transceiver.

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