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Uniden PRO501XL manual

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  • Page 1

    -~ PRO501 XL Citizens Band Radio I Australian Edition I unidE!n°o OPERATING GUIDE -----. i[...]

  • Page 2

    -- - -_.- Introduction Welcome to the world of CB radio communication. Your Uniden PRO501XL represents the most advanced portable radio ever designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service. This powerful unit operates on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Spectrum Management Agency (SMA). Among its many features, the PRO501XL includ[...]

  • Page 3

    - ;:::;::; Operation Before operating the PRO501 XL: 1. Be sure you read and understand SMA Rules and Regulations. 2. Be sure that the power cord, microphone and antenna are properly connected. 3. Turn the power on by sliding the PWR switch to ON. Receive 1. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to select any of the 40 channels. 2. Set the VOLUME contro[...]

  • Page 4

    '== PRO501 AXL Accessories To connect the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug: IMPORTANT: The Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug is designed to be used ONLY with negative ground vehicles. Do not attempt to operate the unit with the Adapter Plug connected to a positive ground vehicle. 1. Remove the screw from the top half of the plug shell (Be careful n[...]

  • Page 5

    r - --- -- Controls And Functions Front Panel 9 4 765 1. PWR Turns the unit on and off. 2. VOLUME Adjusts the volume level. 3. SQUELCH Adjusts the squelch level. 4. Channel Selector Selects any of the 40 CB channels. 5. TX Indicator LED lights to indicate when the radio is transmitting. 6. Channel Display A large LED shows the current channel in us[...]

  • Page 6

    ~ --- I1 I Installation Connecting the Power Cord WARNING This radio can be used only in vehicles with a negative ground electrical system. Connecting this unit to a positive ground electrical system will result in serious damage to the radio. 1. Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative) is gro[...]

  • Page 7

    -- ~ ---.. ;;:;I: _. 4. Secure the radio to the mounting bracket with the provided mounting knobs (2). 5. To mount the radio at an angle: . Loosen the mounting knobs. . Tilt the radio. . Tighten the mounting knobs. Connecting the Microphone Plug the Microphone Cord connector into the jack on the left-hand side of the radio. Connecting the Antenna C[...]

  • Page 8

    Specifications Channels: Frequency Range: Frequency Control: Frequency Tolerance: Operating Temperature: Microphone: Input Voltage: Size: Complete Package: Antenna Connector: Transm iller Power Output: Modulation: Frequency Response: Output Impedance: Receiver Sensitivity: Selectivity: Image Rejection: IF Frequency: I Automatic Gain Control (AGC): [...]

  • Page 9

    == ;0 <:::: Troubleshooting If the PRO501XL does not perform to your expectations, please try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below. Servicing Your CB If you determine that service is necessary, contact your local dealer or return the unit in its original carton to Uniden - Service Division. Ship the item with a brief and concise descript[...]

  • Page 10

    =- Warranty Unlden PRO501XL CB Radio Australian 2 Year Warranty. (Accessories are covered for 90 days only). Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Ltd. ACN 001 885 498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its PRO501XL[...]