Uniden MC-4300 Marine Radio User Manual


 
~ ~--- ~~- .--.-
DESCRIPTION
Your MC4300 represents the most advanced Mobile Station type radio ever designed
for use in the Inshore Boating Radio Communications Service, combined with unique
features for use on a boat. It will operate on any of the 10 frequencies designated as
citizens band channels by the Department of Communication. Your Model MC4300
features a frequency synthesizing circuit with PHASE LOCK LOOP techniques to
assure ultraprecise frequency control. This radio has been Type Accepted approved
by the D.O.C.
WARNING
The Inshore Boating Radio Communications Service is under the jurisdiction of the
Department of Communication (D.O.C.). Any adjustments or alterations which
would alter the performance of the transceiver's original D.O.C. Type Approval or
which would change the frequency determining method are strictly prohibited.
Replacement or substitution of Crystal, Transistors, IC, Regulator Diodes or any
other part of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by us, may
cause violation of the technical regulations of the D.O.C. Rules.
INSTAllATION
CAUTION: The UNIDEN MC4300 will operate only with nominal 12 volt negative
ground battery system.
It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your UN IDEN
MC4300 on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental considerations
must all be taken into account. You must select the optimum relationship among
these considerations.
Some of the more important external factors to consider in selecting the location of
your UNIDEN MC4300 are:
1. Select a location that is free from spray and splash.
2. Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Connection directly to the battery is
most desirable. If direct connection cannot be made with the supplied power lead,
any extension should be made with #14 AWG wire. Long extensions should use
larger wire.
3. Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna le~ds can cause sub-
stantialloss of performance for both receiving and transmitting.
4. Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects. The reliable
range of coverage is a direct function of antenna height.
-1-
1,-
-- .-=---.._n.-
- ..-..-----
---_. -_'_n __n_-
i
r