Midland Radio HANDHELD CB RADIO HOW to Operate with Your Transceiver, Antenna, Code Meaning

HOW TO OPERATE WITH YOUR TRANSCEIVER

1.Insert the antenna into the antenna connector.

2.Insert 9 AA alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries into the battery compartment (pay attention to the polarity). When using Ni-Cd batteries, switch the interrupter inside this compartment to “Ni” position: in this way, the Ni-Cd batteries can be charged by an optional charger. Select the “AL” position when using the alkaline batteries.

3.Rotate the ON/OFF volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. Adjust the volume to the desired listening level.

4.Adjust the SQUELCH control.

5.Select the desired channel using the “UP/DOWN” buttons.

To transmit: Press and hold the PTT button, then talk to the microphone.

To receive: Simply release the PTT button.

ANTENNA

The 75-785 antenna connector permits the use of any kind of 50 Ω/ 27 MHz band antennas.

Better results both in RX and TX can be obtained by using a telescopic antenna. The supplied rubber antenna, however, is more compact and practical to use. It is suitable for communications where maximum range is not necessary.

POWER JACK/RECHARGE

This jack enables you to power the unit using an external power source or directly with the battery of your vehicle using the supplied power cord (the plug must be connected to the power source).

The jack, also, permits the recharge of Ni-Cd batteries through an optional charger. (Attention: To recharge these batteries, switch the interrupter inside the battery compartment onto the “Ni” position.)

CB COMMUNICATIONS CODES

Radios operators have universally adapted the “10” code for standard communications. It enables them to communicate more easily in noisy surroundings.

Here below you will find some of the most common codes and their meaning:

Code	Meaning
10-1	. . . Receiving poorly
10-2	. . . Receiving well
10-3	. . . Stop transmitting
10-4	. . . OK-Understood
10-6	. . . Busy-Stand by
10-7	. . . Out of service - Leaving air
10-8	. . . In Service - Subject to call
10-9	. . . Please repeat
10-10	. . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission completed - Standing by
10-13	. . . . . . . . . . . . Road advice - weather conditions
10-20	. . . . . . . . . . . . What is your location?
10-33	. . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency traffic
10-36	. . . . . . . . . . . . Exact time
10-41	. . . . . . . . . . . . Switch to channel
10-62	. . . . . . . . . . . . Cannot receive - use phone
10-70	. . . . . . . . . . . . Fire at ________
10-200 . .	. . . . . . Police needed at ________

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