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... 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 Radio Code Definitions 13 Unpacking Carefully unpack your PC68LTW and check the contents against this list: s PC68LTW CB 2-way mobile radio s Microphone s Mounting Bracket Kit s DC...
... 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 Radio Code Definitions 13 Unpacking Carefully unpack your PC68LTW and check the contents against this list: s PC68LTW CB 2-way mobile radio s Microphone s Mounting Bracket Kit s DC...
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... radio on . 11. adjusts speaker volume. 3. MIC GAIN: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. 6. CH9/OFF: Turns Channel 9 on or off ; pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 2 Controls and Functions FRONT VIEW PC68LTW BACKLIGHTED PANEL 1. green-receiving. 10. RX/TX Indicator: Red-transmitting; Weather Channel Knob: Selects weather channel. 7. SQUELCH: Reduces background noise when there...
... radio on . 11. adjusts speaker volume. 3. MIC GAIN: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. 6. CH9/OFF: Turns Channel 9 on or off ; pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 2 Controls and Functions FRONT VIEW PC68LTW BACKLIGHTED PANEL 1. green-receiving. 10. RX/TX Indicator: Red-transmitting; Weather Channel Knob: Selects weather channel. 7. SQUELCH: Reduces background noise when there...
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EXT. When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is off. 19. SP: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to transceiver. 3 PA SP: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use as a public address system. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. 20. ANT: Connects antenna cable to remotely monitor the receiver. pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 3 REAR VIEW 17. POWER: Connects DC power to transceiver. 18.
EXT. When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is off. 19. SP: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to transceiver. 3 PA SP: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use as a public address system. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. 20. ANT: Connects antenna cable to remotely monitor the receiver. pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 3 REAR VIEW 17. POWER: Connects DC power to transceiver. 18.
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To scan for stronger signals. pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 6 To Receive Be sure that the power source, antenna, and microphone are properly connected before proceeding. 1. VOLUME Control to NB/ANL. Set switch to a comfortable level. 2. Everything gets through . 4b. Set SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal. 6 noise...
To scan for stronger signals. pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 6 To Receive Be sure that the power source, antenna, and microphone are properly connected before proceeding. 1. VOLUME Control to NB/ANL. Set switch to a comfortable level. 2. Everything gets through . 4b. Set SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal. 6 noise...
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... while monitoring for weather alerts, set the switch to CB. The Weather Radio continually broadcasts weather conditions. To configure your CB radio to receive weather alerts while using your CB radio, or if you want to hear alerts, turn the Weather Channel knob to the channel with a...Alert System. Turn the Weather Channel knob to OFF. 8 When you will hear only weather broadcasts and Weather Alert Signals. pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 8 Weather Information Your PC68LTW combines a CB Radio with best reception. To use your CB radio: 1. The Weather Alert System sounds a seven-second ...
... while monitoring for weather alerts, set the switch to CB. The Weather Radio continually broadcasts weather conditions. To configure your CB radio to receive weather alerts while using your CB radio, or if you want to hear alerts, turn the Weather Channel knob to the channel with a...Alert System. Turn the Weather Channel knob to OFF. 8 When you will hear only weather broadcasts and Weather Alert Signals. pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 8 Weather Information Your PC68LTW combines a CB Radio with best reception. To use your CB radio: 1. The Weather Alert System sounds a seven-second ...
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pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 11 Specifications GENERAL Channel: 40 Frequency Range: 26.965 - 27.405 MHz Weather Frequencies: 162.400 MHz (WX CH1) ...: 6A3 Hum and Noise: Better than 40 dB Frequency Tolerance: ±0.002% Modulation Percentage (Peak): 100% Spurious Rejection: -70 dB Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: 0.5 µV Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV Squelch Threshold: 0.5 µV Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Squelch Tight: 1000 µV Signal Meter...
pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 11 Specifications GENERAL Channel: 40 Frequency Range: 26.965 - 27.405 MHz Weather Frequencies: 162.400 MHz (WX CH1) ...: 6A3 Hum and Noise: Better than 40 dB Frequency Tolerance: ±0.002% Modulation Percentage (Peak): 100% Spurious Rejection: -70 dB Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: 0.5 µV Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV Squelch Threshold: 0.5 µV Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Squelch Tight: 1000 µV Signal Meter...
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... All units within range please report 10-50 Break channel 10-60 What is 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-38 Ambulance needed at 13 pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 13 Radio Code Definitions The following list contains common "10-Codes" used by CB radio operators for 10-84... 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 10-29 10-30 10-32 10-33 10-34 Received poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK, message received Relay message Busy, stand by Out of service, leaving air In service, subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed, standing by Talking...
... All units within range please report 10-50 Break channel 10-60 What is 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-38 Ambulance needed at 13 pc68ltw.qxd 2/23/99 3:09 PM Page 13 Radio Code Definitions The following list contains common "10-Codes" used by CB radio operators for 10-84... 10-23 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 10-29 10-30 10-32 10-33 10-34 Received poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK, message received Relay message Busy, stand by Out of service, leaving air In service, subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed, standing by Talking...