Uniden PRO340XL User Manual
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PRO340XL
Citizens Band
Radio
Australian Edition
OPERATING GUIDE
Contents
Introduction
Licensing Requirements
Unpacking Your CB Radio
Controls And Funtlons
Connecting the Antenna..................................
Power
Installing Batteries ..........................................
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord
Operation
Before operating the PR0340XL;
Receive .............................................................
Transmit
Care and Maintenance .........................................
Replacing the Cigarette Lighter Plug Fuse. . .
Replacing the Batteries
Recharging the Batteries
Troubleshooting..................................................
Servicing Your CB
Specifications........................................................
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Alkaline Batteries
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
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Using the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord ,
Using an Optional AC Adaptor
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Features, Speci^cations and availability of Optional Accessories are all
subject to change without notice.
Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation,
Introduction
Welcome to the world of CB radio communication. Your Uniden PR0340XL
represents the most advanced portable radio ever designed for use in the
Citizens Band Radio Service. This powerful unit operates on any of the 40 AM
frequencies authorized by the Spectrum Management Agency ( SMA ),
Among its many features, the PR0340XL includes:
• Superheterodyne circuitry \o enhance receiver quality.
• Phase Locked Loop Synthesizer techniques to assure precise
frequency control.
• Flexible operation that allows you to power the radio with 8 AA alkaline
batteries, 10 rechargeable AA nickel-cadmium batteries (batteries not
included), or from your vehicle battery.
• Connection for an optional nickel-cadmium battery charger.
This radio has been type accepted and fully certified by the SMA.
WARNING
The Citizens Band Radio Communication Service (CBRS) is under the
jurisdiction of the Australian Spectrum Management Agency (SMA).
Any adjustment or alteration which will change the performance of the
transceiver's original SMA type acceptance is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Replacement or Substitution of power or frequency determining
components e.g. Crystals, Transistors, IC's, Diodes, or any part of a
unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Uniden
may cause violation to the SMA type acceptance technical requirement.
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Licensing Requirements
Before using your transceiver, you must obtain a Citizens Band Radio License
from the Spectrum Management Agency (SMA). Application forms and
brochures relating to CBRS are available at your nearest SMA office. Mail the
completed application form and the appropriate fee to the Communications
Manager of SMA, in the State or Territory in which the station will be operated.
Unpacking Your CB Radio
Carefully unpack your PR0340XL and check the contents against this list:
• PRO340XL Portable CB Radio
* 2 Battery Spacers (For use with alkaline batteries)
* Cigarette Lighter Power Cord
• Flexible Antenna
• Belt Clip (Attached to radio)
* This Operating Guide (Read it carefully and save)
It any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase
immediately.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries in this radio. Make sure
you have installed 10 rechargeable nickel-cad mi urn batteries before
connecting power to the charge connection.
Controls And Functions
ВАТТ LOW Indicator
ON/OFF Switch
Channel Up Button
SQUELCH Control
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TX Indicate»'
ВАП LOW LED
Channel Display
Hl/LOW Switch
OWOFF Switch
Channel Selector
SQUELCH Control
VOLUME Control
Microphone
Speaker
■ LED lights to indicate when the radio is transmitting.
■ Lights when the batteries become weak and need to be
replaced.
■ A large LED di^lay shows the current channel in use,
- Changes transmitter power from low to high.
■Turns the radio on and off.
■ Selects any of the 40 CB channels.
■ Adjusts the squelch level.
■ Adjusts the volume level.
■Transforms speech into transmission signals.
■ Produces audible signals from incoming transmissions.
Antenna
Connector
Push'To-Talk
Button
CHARGE Conrtectiori
POWER Connectiofl
Antenna Connector
Belt Clip
Pusti'tO'Talk Button
CHARGE Connection
— Provides a connection for the supplied flexible antenna.
— Connects to belt for portability,
— Switches the CB from receive to transmit mode.
— Connection for a 12V DC power source to charge
nickel-cadmium batteries while installed in the radio.
POWER Connection
— Connection for a 12V DC external power source.
Connecting the Antenna
1. Align the two keys on the PRO340XL antenna
connector with the key slots in the base of
the flexible antenna.
2. Push the base of the flexible antenna down
onto the antenna connector.
3. Twist the base clockwise to lock the antenna
in place.
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