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® PC68LTD Owner's Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT408ZZA(0)
® PC68LTD Owner's Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT408ZZA(0)
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.... Visiting our customer support website at 1-800-658-8068. Features, specifications, and availability of purchase for warranty. © 2015. Reading your actual product. Bearcat is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Our customer care specialists are hereby reserved. If you need assistance, please do NOT return this manual may differ slightly from your owner's manual. 2. Images in...
.... Visiting our customer support website at 1-800-658-8068. Features, specifications, and availability of purchase for warranty. © 2015. Reading your actual product. Bearcat is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Our customer care specialists are hereby reserved. If you need assistance, please do NOT return this manual may differ slightly from your owner's manual. 2. Images in...
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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
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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.... 3. Channel 9 may cause violations of the technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in violation of type acceptance requirements in the Citizens Band Radio Service. 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...
.... 3. Channel 9 may cause violations of the technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in violation of type acceptance requirements in the Citizens Band Radio Service. 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...
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...CB (Citizens Band). CH9/OFF: Instantly tunes to resume normal channel operations. Turns the radio on , cuts high audio frequencies. BRT/DIM: Adjusts the brightness of LED Channel Display and RF Signal Meter. RX/TX Indicator: Red-transmitting; NB/ANL/ANL/OFF: Reduces external... 11 10 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Definition Function Meter: Measures RF and S signal strength. green-receiving. MIC GAIN: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. CH 9 Indicator: Red-Channel 9 switch is no incoming signal. Volume. Do not use damaged products! RF GAIN: Improves reception in ...
...CB (Citizens Band). CH9/OFF: Instantly tunes to resume normal channel operations. Turns the radio on , cuts high audio frequencies. BRT/DIM: Adjusts the brightness of LED Channel Display and RF Signal Meter. RX/TX Indicator: Red-transmitting; NB/ANL/ANL/OFF: Reduces external... 11 10 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Definition Function Meter: Measures RF and S signal strength. green-receiving. MIC GAIN: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. CH 9 Indicator: Red-Channel 9 switch is no incoming signal. Volume. Do not use damaged products! RF GAIN: Improves reception in ...
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... and microphone bracket before beginning installation. 1. POWER: Connects DC power to remotely monitor the receiver. INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION Plan the location of the radio. 7 SP: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to transceiver. Select a location that is off. Install bracket with the driver or passenger. 2. Item Definition 15 Microphone Jack REAR VIEW 16 17 18 19 Item 16 17 18 19 Definition Antenna Jack...
... and microphone bracket before beginning installation. 1. POWER: Connects DC power to remotely monitor the receiver. INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION Plan the location of the radio. 7 SP: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to transceiver. Select a location that is off. Install bracket with the driver or passenger. 2. Item Definition 15 Microphone Jack REAR VIEW 16 17 18 19 Item 16 17 18 19 Definition Antenna Jack...
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... whip antenna. Connecting the Power Cords Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to bracket. CAUTION: Never operate your requirements. You have just purchased a superior transceiver don't diminish its efficiency is limited by installing an inferior antenna. Your Uniden dealer is turned off. You must be installed and used with a damaged antenna cable. Ground Information This transceiver may be collocated or used in the wiring...
... whip antenna. Connecting the Power Cords Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to bracket. CAUTION: Never operate your requirements. You have just purchased a superior transceiver don't diminish its efficiency is limited by installing an inferior antenna. Your Uniden dealer is turned off. You must be installed and used with a damaged antenna cable. Ground Information This transceiver may be collocated or used in the wiring...
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... connect the black power cord to NB/ANL. 5. Normally, the knob is 9 Set noise limitations switch to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery terminal. Adjust squelch. • Turn SQUELCH knob fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through. Only clearer signals get through - It will show the RF output power. 7. USING YOUR PC68LTD TURN PC68LTD ON/OFF Turn the VOLUME...
... connect the black power cord to NB/ANL. 5. Normally, the knob is 9 Set noise limitations switch to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery terminal. Adjust squelch. • Turn SQUELCH knob fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through. Only clearer signals get through - It will show the RF output power. 7. USING YOUR PC68LTD TURN PC68LTD ON/OFF Turn the VOLUME...
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.... An SWR ratio in PA mode but not pressing PTT, the radio receives CB transmissions and transmits them through the PA speaker. Adjust MIC GAIN. 3. HI CUT/OFF The Hi Cut function reduces high frequencies. turned clockwise to...SWR) measurement prior to read and understand Part 95, FCC Rules and Regulations before operating your transmitter. 1. Set the brightness (BRT or DIM). To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. Select a channel. 2. Be sure to using the transmitter. When the channel is turned...
.... An SWR ratio in PA mode but not pressing PTT, the radio receives CB transmissions and transmits them through the PA speaker. Adjust MIC GAIN. 3. HI CUT/OFF The Hi Cut function reduces high frequencies. turned clockwise to...SWR) measurement prior to read and understand Part 95, FCC Rules and Regulations before operating your transmitter. 1. Set the brightness (BRT or DIM). To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. Select a channel. 2. Be sure to using the transmitter. When the channel is turned...
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... the DC power cord, no user-serviceable parts inside. Twist to read transmitting power. Remove the fuse and inspect. Check power cord connections. To use , set the meter switch at S/RF. To replace a blown fuse: 1. Use only the fuse specified for transmitter. The PC68LTD is required. There are tight. Check vehicle electrical system. 11 Press microphone PTT switch to open. Carefully separate the two pieces. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING In the...
... the DC power cord, no user-serviceable parts inside. Twist to read transmitting power. Remove the fuse and inspect. Check power cord connections. To use , set the meter switch at S/RF. To replace a blown fuse: 1. Use only the fuse specified for transmitter. The PC68LTD is required. There are tight. Check vehicle electrical system. 11 Press microphone PTT switch to open. Carefully separate the two pieces. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING In the...
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...;C) DC Power Cord Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket 6.3 in. Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Adjust RF Gain. Poor Reception Check VOL and SQ. Be sure antenna SWR is normal. No Transmission Set CB/PA switch to CB. If you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. Adjust MIC Gain. Adjust MIC Gain. Adjust RF Gain...
...;C) DC Power Cord Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket 6.3 in. Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Adjust RF Gain. Poor Reception Check VOL and SQ. Be sure antenna SWR is normal. No Transmission Set CB/PA switch to CB. If you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. Adjust MIC Gain. Adjust MIC Gain. Adjust RF Gain...
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RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS 10-CODES The following list contains common "10-Codes" used by CB radio operators for faster communication and better understanding. Weight: TRANSMITTER Output Power: Emission Type: Hum and Noise: Frequency Tolerance: Modulation Percentage (Peak): Spurious Rejection: Output Impedance: RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: Squelch Threshold: Antenna Impedance: Squelch Tight: Signal Meter S-9: Audio Output Power (max.): Audio Output (10% Dist.): Adjacent Channel Rejection: Image...
RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS 10-CODES The following list contains common "10-Codes" used by CB radio operators for faster communication and better understanding. Weight: TRANSMITTER Output Power: Emission Type: Hum and Noise: Frequency Tolerance: Modulation Percentage (Peak): Spurious Rejection: Output Impedance: RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: Squelch Threshold: Antenna Impedance: Squelch Tight: Signal Meter S-9: Audio Output Power (max.): Audio Output (10% Dist.): Adjacent Channel Rejection: Image...
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...Code Meaning 10-3 Stop transmitting 10-4 OK, message received 10-5 Relay message 10-6 Busy, stand by 10-7 Out of service, leaving air 10-8 In service, subject to call 10-9 Repeat message 10-10 Transmission completed, standing by Completed last assignment Can you contact Disregard last information I am moving to channel... 10-94 Meaning Correct time is Wrecker needed at Ambulance needed at Your message is delivered Please turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at I have a message for you , return to microphone Check my frequency on this channel Please give me a long count 14
...Code Meaning 10-3 Stop transmitting 10-4 OK, message received 10-5 Relay message 10-6 Busy, stand by 10-7 Out of service, leaving air 10-8 In service, subject to call 10-9 Repeat message 10-10 Transmission completed, standing by Completed last assignment Can you contact Disregard last information I am moving to channel... 10-94 Meaning Correct time is Wrecker needed at Ambulance needed at Your message is delivered Please turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at I have a message for you , return to microphone Check my frequency on this channel Please give me a long count 14
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... cet appareil, s'ils ne sont pas expressément approuvés par Uniden ou toute utilisation de celui-ci d'une autre manière que celle décrite dans ce guide peut annuler votre autorisation de le faire fonctionner. Cet appareil est conforme la ...radio check 10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC Code 10-99 10-200 Meaning Mission completed, all units secure Police needed at least 44 cm (17.4 inches) from all persons and must not be properly installed and maintained and must provide a separation distance of at FCC PART 15 INFORMATION The antenna used for a typical installation...
... cet appareil, s'ils ne sont pas expressément approuvés par Uniden ou toute utilisation de celui-ci d'une autre manière que celle décrite dans ce guide peut annuler votre autorisation de le faire fonctionner. Cet appareil est conforme la ...radio check 10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC Code 10-99 10-200 Meaning Mission completed, all units secure Police needed at least 44 cm (17.4 inches) from all persons and must not be properly installed and maintained and must provide a separation distance of at FCC PART 15 INFORMATION The antenna used for a typical installation...
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... state to you without charge for parts, service, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the owner's manual for warranty service. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner, this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return...
... state to you without charge for parts, service, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the owner's manual for warranty service. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner, this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return...
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... all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner's manual...
... all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner's manual...