Uniden PRO 500D Radio User Manual


 
1. Built-in ANL Circuitry - Help reduce harsh background noise caused by a
variety of interference sources.
2. TX LED- An LEDlights to indicate when the radio is transmitting.
3. Microphone - The operational mode of the CBiscontrolled bythe push-to-
talk switch on the mic. Pressthe switch to activate the transmitter and disable
the receiver. Release the switch to enable the receiver and disable the trans-
mitter. When transmitting, hold the micabout 2 inches from your mouth and
speak clearly in a normal voice. The mic included with the PRO5000 is a de-
tachable electret type.
4. SjRF METER- This LEDmeter shows the relative strength of the received
signal or the RFoutput.
5. Channel Indicator - Displays the channel currently in use.
6. Channel Selector - Thisswitch selects the desired channel for transmission
and reception. All channels, except channel 9, may be used for communic-
ations between stations operating under different license. Channel 9 has
been reserved bythe D.O.C for emergency communications involving the im-
mediate safety of individuals or the immediate protection of property. Channel
9 also may be used to render assistance to a motorist. This isa D.O.C rule and
applies to all operators of CB radios.
1. SQUELCH- The Squelch conrrol isused to eliminate background noise dur-
ing the absence of a transmission. Turn the control fullycounter clockwise,
then slowly rotate it back, clockwise until all noise disappears. At this setting
any transmission must be slightly stronger than the background noise to
"Break Squelch" or to be heard. Further clockwise rotation will increase the
threshold at which a signal will be heard. Youcan select any level to "Break
Squelch"
8. Volume Control - Rotate clockwise to turn radio on and to increase volume.
Antenna Connector - Thisfemale connector permits connection of the trans-
mission line cable male connector (PL-259)to the transceiver.