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The Most Trusted Name in CB Radios. It’s tough and powerful with a large
easy-to-read display and exciting new features including 7 Color Backlighting,
Noise Cancelling Mic, and Wireless Mic Compatibility.

View of the front:

 

1. Volume Control knob with Power On/Off.
2. SQUELCH knob:
3. S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter:
4. Channel Number display.
5. Operation buttons and associated LEDs:

Talkback: Talkback lets you monitor yourself when transmitting.
With Talkback active, press PTT and adjust the volume with the Volume Control
knob. (Levels 00 – 15)
MIC Gain: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. Delivers up to 100%
modulation. With MIC Gain active, press PTT and adjust the gain
levels with the Volume Control knob. (Levels 00 – 04)
Weather: Press to toggle between Weather and CB channels. Turn
Channel Selector to cycle through the 7 weather channels.
Press and hold to turn Weather Alert on and off. ALERT displays.
Day/Night: Adjusts LCD backlight sensitivity between Day and
Night modes.

6. Channel Selector/MENU/OK. Press the inner MENU/OK button to
select a menu option or other selection. Turn the outer Channel
Selector knob to:

Select channels
Select menu modes
Change scan resume direction (up or down)
Control Talkback volume
Control Mic gain level
Control Calibration volume

7. Microphone socket.
8. Indicators turn on when the function is turned on.
9. S/RF/CAL/SWR: Push to to check RF signal strength, calibration,
and SWR reading.
10. CB/PA: Selects CB (Citizens Band) or PA (Public Address).
Do not use the PA function unless an external speaker is connected.
11. MEM/SCAN: Press to start or stop scanning modes [All Channel
Scan (see page 10) and Memory Scan (see page 12)]. Press and hold
to set or clear channel memory while in Memory mode.
12. 9/19/NORM: Press to switch between emergency channel 9,
channel 19, and standard CB channels.
13. Frequency Display: Displays the MHz of the selected channel. Also
displays menu options.
14. ANL: Turns ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) feature on and off.
ANL reduces external noise.
15. NB: Turns NB (Noise Blanker) feature on and off. NB reduces
interference from vehicle ignition systems.
16. RF Gain knob: Improves reception in strong signal areas.

View of the back:

 

17. Antenna socket: Connects antenna to the unit.
18. PA SP: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use
as a public address system.
To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when
operating the PA at high output levels.
19. EXT. SP: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to remotely monitor
the receiver.
When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is off.
20. POWER: Connects DC power to transceiver.
21. Fuse.
22. PTT: Push-to-Talk.

Features

-7-Color Backlighting
-Noise Cancelling Mic
-Talkback
-Radio Diagnostics
-6 Pin Noise Canceling Mic
-Wireless Mic Compatible
-Digital SRF / SWR Meter
-Frequency Display
-NOAA Weather
-Squelch Control
-ANL / Noise
-Blanker
-Memory Scan
-RF Gain
-Microphone Gain
-Instant Channel 9/19
-CB / PA
-Channel Indicator
-Includes 6 Pin to 4 Pin Adapter
-Laser Etched Keys
-Extra Long Mic Cord
-Dimmer Switch Day / Night

Specifications

Radios requiring technical services may be delayed 3 to 7 days

Optional accessories

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Radios requiring technical services may be delayed 3 to 7 days

$189.00

upgrade performance

Tune UP
Tune-up
(perform a tune-up to radio to increase power, audio and performance)
(+$29.00)

Other upgrades

Install a Noise toy

(wired inside the radio with a switch or pushbutton to trigger any 18 second sound byte you want)

Switch Option

upgrade Microphone

RK-56B Microphone
Turner RK-56 Noise Canceling microphone
(+$46.00)
Astatic 636L Noise Canceling microphone
Astatic 636L Noise Canceling microphone
(wired for this radio with a 6 pin plug)
$34.50

Upgrade speaker

Add a Small External Speaker
Add a Small External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
(+$12.00)
Add a Large External Speaker
Add a Large External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
(+$25.00)
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Specifications

GENERAL
Channel: 40
Frequency Range:26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Frequency Control:PLL Synthesizer 18
Antenna Impedance:50 ohms
Power Input:13.8VDC
Current Drain TX: AM Full Modulation:2.2A (max)
RX:At no signal: 650mA
Operating Temperature:-22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Accessories:DC Power Cord Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket
Size:(W x D x H): 6.3 in. x 6.3 in. x 2.2 in. (without knobs and jacks) THIS IS A FACTORY CLAIM AND WE MEASURE IT DIFFERENTLY. (WxDxH) 7.25 in x 7.5 in x 2.2 in (without Knobs and Jacks) (9" depth with knobs and jack)
Weight:2.2 Pounds
TRANSMITTER
Output Power:4 watts
Emission Type:6A3
Hum and Noise:Better than 40 dB
Frequency Tolerance:±0.002%
Modulation Percentage(Peak): 100%
Spurious Rejection:-70 dB
Output Impedance:50 ohm, unbalanced
RECEIVER
Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N:0.5 µV
Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output:0.5 µV
Squelch Threshold:0.5 µV
Antenna Impedance:50 ohms
Squelch Tight:1000 µV
Audio Output Power (max.):5 watts
Audio Output (10% Dist.):4 watts
Adjacent Channel Rejection:55dB
Image Rejection:65dB
Internal Speaker Impedance:16 ohms
External Speaker Impedance: 8 ohms
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Output Power at 10% Distortion:4 watts

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