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External monitor PA speaker
Notes The internal speaker is disabled
when an external speaker is
connected.
You must have a PA speaker
connected to use the PA
feature.
CAUTION: Make sure the SWR is less than 2:1 before using the
radio. An SWR higher than 2:1 can damage the transmitter.
Your Uniden dealer can help you select the antenna that is best for your
needs. Consult the specications in the back of this manual for detailed
transmitter and antenna information.
Basic operation
Turning the
radio on
Turn the Volume knob clockwise until the display backlight
comes on.
Turning the
radio off
Turn the Volume knob counter-clockwise until it clicks and the
display backlight turns off.
Selecting a
channel
Press or buttons to select a channel.
Changing the
volume
Turn the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume; turn it
counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
Transmitting
– Tune the radio to the channel you want to transmit
on, and listen to make sure the channel is clear.
– Press and hold the PTT button.
– Hold the microphone about 2 inches away from
your mouth and speak in a normal voice.
– Release the button to listen for a response.
Using the PA
feature
– Toggle the CB/PA switch to PA; this turns off the
CB radio and activates the PA speaker.
– On the microphone, press and hold the PTT
button.
– Hold the microphone about 2 inches away from
your mouth and speak in a normal voice. Use
the Volume knob to adjust the volume of the PA
speaker.
– When you’re nished broadcasting, release the
button and move the CB/PA switch back to CB.
Adjusting the
squelch level
– To lter out weaker signals and background noise,
turn the knob clockwise to increase the squelch
level.
– To decrease the squelch level so you can hear
weaker radio signals, turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE