Uniden America UT408 User Manual
®
PC68LTD
Owner’s Manual
Printed in Vietnam
U01UT408ZZZ(0)
CUSTOMER CARE
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If you need assistance, please do NOT return this product to your place of
purchase. Our customer care specialists are available to serve you.
Quickly find answers to your questions by:
1. Reading your owner’s manual.
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3. Calling our customer care specialists at 1-800-658-8068.
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Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
CUSTOMER CARE .......................................................................................... 2
DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS .......................................................................... 5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ...................................................................................... 5
FRONT VIEW .................................................................................................. 6
REAR VIEW ..................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 7
MOBILE INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 7
Mobile Antenna ........................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Power Cords ...................................................................... 8
Ground Information ................................................................................... 8
USING YOUR PC68LTD ............................................................... 9
TURN PC68LTD ON/OFF ............................................................................... 9
CB MODE ........................................................................................................ 9
PA MODE ...................................................................................................... 10
HI CUT/OFF .................................................................................................. 10
TO TRANSMIT/RECEIVE .............................................................................. 10
MULTI-FUNCTION METER .......................................................................... 11
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................. 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 11
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 12
RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS ..................................................... 13
10-CODES ..................................................................................................... 13
FCC PART 15 INFORMATION ................................................... 15
ONE-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY ....................................... 16
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DESCRIPTION
Your Uniden PC68LTD 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).
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 type
acceptance, 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 type
acceptance requirements in Part 2 of the rules.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
1. Set the switch to CH9 or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9.
2. Press PTT switch on microphone 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.
All channels, except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication.
Channel 9 is reserved by the FCC for emergency communications 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.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Carefully unpack your PC68LTD and check the contents against this list:
• PC68LTD
CB 2-way mobile radio
• Microphone
• Mounting Bracket Kit
• DC Power Cord
• Reference Guide
• Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules)
If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line
immediately at 1-800-658-8068.
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Never use damaged products!
FRONT VIEW
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Item Denition
1 Function Meter: Measures RF and S signal strength.
2 NB/ANL/ANL/OFF: Reduces external noise and interference from
vehicle
ignition systems. Select OFF to turn o this function.
3 CB/PA: Selects the PA (Public Address) or CB (Citizens Band).
Do not use PA function unless an external speaker is
connected.
4 BRT/DIM: Adjusts the brightness of LED Channel Display and RF
Signal Meter.
5 CH9/OFF: Instantly tunes to emergency CB Channel 9. Turn o to
resume normal channel operations.
6 HI CUT/OFF: When turned on, cuts high audio frequencies.
7 RX/TX Indicator: Red-transmitting; green-receiving.
8 CH 9 Indicator: Red-Channel 9 switch is on.
9 Channel Display: Displays current channel selection.
10 Channel Knob: Selects transmission and reception channels.
11 MIC GAIN: Adjusts microphone sensitivity.
12 RF GAIN: Improves reception in strong signal areas.
13 SQUELCH: Reduces background noise when there is no incoming
signal.
14 On/O - Volume. Turns the radio on or o and adjusts the speaker
volume.
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