Uniden Pro 340XL Operating Manual

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PRO 340XL CITIZENS BAND RADIO OPERATING GUIDE Pro340XL OM2.qxd 6/25/99 12:42 PM Page 1 ...

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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1 Unpacking Your CB Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2 Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3 Connecting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......

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1 Introduction WARNING The Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Any adjustments or alterations which alter the performance of the transceiver's original FCC type acceptance, o...

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2 Unpacking Your CB Radio Carefully unpack your PRO 340XL and check the contents against this list: • (2) PRO 340XL Portable CB Radios • (2) Flexible Antennas • This Operating Guide (Read it carefully and save) • Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules)...

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3 TX Indicator — LED lights to indicate when the radio is transmitting. BATT LOW — Lights when the batteries become Indicator weak and need to be replaced. Channel Display — A large LED display shows the current channel in use. TONE/H...

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4 TX BATT HI ON Side View Antenna Connector — Provides a connection for the supplied flexible antenna Push-to-Talk Button — Switches the CB from receive to transmit mode. Connecting the Antenna 1. Align the two keys on the PRO 340XL ...

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5 Power is supplied by (8) AA 1.5 volt alkaline batteries. Installing Batteries 1. Slide the cover off the back of the PRO 340XL. Power 2. Insert 8 alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as shown. NOTE: Be sure to insert each battery with th...

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6 3. Replace the cover. NOTE: When the batteries become weak, the BATT LOW indicator will light. Be sure to replace the batteries as soon as possible. Follow this diagram for correct alkaline battery placement. Pro340XL OM2.qxd 6/25/99 12:42 PM ...

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7 Operation Before operating the PRO 340XL: 1. Be sure you read and understand Part 95 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. 2. Be sure that the batteries and antenna are properly installed. 3. Turn the unit on by sliding the power switch up to the ON...

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8 Care And Maintenance The PRO 340XL is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside and except for the batteries, no maintenance is required. NOTE: Do not expose the unit to moisture. Rain, dew, ...

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9 Unit does not power on. • Check the battery connections. • Check for weak or dead batteries. Poor reception. • Check and adjust the SQUELCH. • Check the antenna connections. • Check for weak batteries. Weak Transmission. • Check the ant...

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10 Channels: 40 AM Frequency Range: 26.965 to 27.405 MHz Frequency Control: Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesizer Frequency Tolerance: +-0.005% Operating Temperature: -22 ° F to +122 ° F Microphone: Electret type (Built-in) Input Voltage: 12.0 VDC n...

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11 Two Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for two years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the l...

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©1999 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. UTZZ01347ZZ Printed in the Philippines Pro340XL OM2.qxd 6/25/99 12:42 PM Page 12 ...