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1. voL2 so 1 MICROPHONE JACK Used to connect microphone for voice source 2 SQUELCH CONTROL This knob is used to eliminate background noise being heard through the receiver which can be disturbing when no transmissions are being heard through the receiver To use this feature turn the knob fully counterclockwise and then turn clockwise slowly until the background noise is just eliminated Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold level which a signal must overcome in order to be heard Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise setting 3 ON OFF VOLUME CONTROL This knob controls the volume and power to the radio To turn radio on rotate the knob clockwise Turning the knob further will increase the volume of the receiver 4 MIC GAIN CONTROL Adjusts the microphone gain in the transmit and PA modes This controls the gain to the extent that full talk power is available several inches away from the microphone In the Public Address PA mode the control functions as the volume control 5 POWER CONTROL This control allows the user to adjust RF power output ay 10 11 12 13 14 SWR LED This LED lights red when your SWR is higher than about 3 1 This is not an exact indicator of 3 1 SWR but it is an indication that you should check your SWR reading CHANNEL SELECTOR This control is used to select the desired transmit and receive channel FRONT PANEL METER The front2. a axy TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CHAPTER 1 Specifications scs e eere eee Ehe eon P ERE Res 2 DX 929 un BristallatiOn asd aves sonet aetna scien ta amies a aan eun aic d ase ARR Geant 3 Installing The Radio 1 eee eee eee 3 Ignition Noise Interference 0 0 eee eee eee 4 AMENT ee eiie feces ned ato teeta RAK EIE ea Mee fe AN amd 4 External Speaker 0 0 ccc ccc cece ete nnn 4 Public Address oeste rh ned sabe net hdd ea go eae de hs 4 Se Loko AANEEN oo CHAPTER 3 E D q b E Operation ccce Gens ee qd Ub eR S Edeka des 5 4 ey o o o Front Panel cccsmcbeeei ee amem aede em Cue LL EU 5 Rear Panel 4 05 ses ess estoy b RI RE RP ERI eR RIP XR P goes 8 Frequency Charte eed bap uae An da RR E SEU CREER as 9 Procedure to Receive and Transmit 0 20 cece eee ee eee eee 10 Alternate Microphone and Installation 000 000 11 Two Way Maintenance And Adjustment 0 eee eee ee eee 14 Citizens Band Mobile Transceiver niri NEP With StarLite Face Plate Use Channel 9 For Emergency Message Only 005 16 OWNERS MANUAL CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Model Channels Frequency Range Emission Frequency Control Frequency Stability Temperature Range Antenna Impedance Antenna Connectors Input Voltage Size Weight TRANSMITTER RF Power Output Spurious Emission Unwanted Sideband Audio Distortion Frequency Response Microphone RECEIVER Sensitiv
3. PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE 1 Be sure that power source microphone and antenna are connected to the proper connectors before going to the next step 2 Turn VOL knob clockwise to apply power to the radio 3 Setthe VOL for a comfortable listening level 4 Setthe MODE switch to the desired mode 5 Listen to the background noise from the speaker Turn the SQ knob slowly clockwise until the noise just disappears The SQ is now properly adjusted The receiver will remain quiet until a signal is actually received Do not advance the control too far or some of the weaker signals will not be heard 6 Setthe CHANNEL selector switch to the desired channel C PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT 1 Select the desired channel of operation 2 Setthe MIC GAIN control fully clockwise 3 If the channel is clear depress the push to talk switch on the microphone and speak in a normal voice 10 ALTERNATE MICROPHONES AND INSTALLATION For best results the user should select a low impedance dynamic type microphone or a transistorized microphone Transistorized type microphones have low output impedance characteristics The microphones must be provided with a four lead cable The audio conductor and its shielded lead comprise two of the leads The third lead is for transmit control and fourth is for receiving control The microphone should provide the functions shown in the schematic below 4 WIRE MIC CABLE Pin Number Mic Cable Lead 1 Audio Shield 2
4. fraction of a turn either clockwise or counterclockwise may be required to align the screw hole with the threaded hole in the pin receptacle body When these are aligned the retaining screw is then screwed into place to secure the housing to the pin receptacle body 13 10 The two cable clamp retainer screws should now be tightened to secure the housing to the microphone cord If the cutting directions have been carefully followed the cable clamp should secure to the insulation jacket of the microphone cable Upon completion of the microphone plug wiring connect and secure the microphone plug in the transceiver MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT This transceiver is specifically designed for the environment encountered in mobile installations The use of all solid state circuitry and its light weight result in high reliability Should a failure occur however replace parts only with identical parts Do not substitute NOTE If the performance described in the OPERATION section is not obtained review the operating instructions to insure that proper procedures were followed FCC WARNING All transmitter adjustments other than those provided on front panel by the manufacturer must be made by or under the supervision of the holder of an FCC issued general radio telephone operator s license 14 A FEW RULES THAT SHOULD BE OBEYED l You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for more than five minutes a
5. car collusion at exit 10 on the Beltway send police and ambulance Traffic is moving smoothly on the Beltway Base to Unit 1 the weather Bureau has just issued a thunder storm warning Bring the sailboat into port Attention all motorists The weather Bureau advises that the snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches There is a fire in the building on the corner of 6th and Main Streets This is Halloween patrol unit number 3 Everything is quiet here 16 MEMO MEMO MEMO WARRANTY This radio is covered by a two year Limited parts and labor warranty Limited means that we will repair problems caused by factory defects or normal use at no charge Before returning a radio to us for warranty service please call our Service Department for a Repair Authorization Number RAN This RAN must be written below your return address on the outside of the shipping box Boxes which arrive without an RAN will be refused and the shipping company will return the unopened box to you Be sure to have a pen and paper ready along with the serial number of your radio before calling We will give you the RAN and our shipping address over the phone The telephone number of the Service Department is 760 480 8800 and we suggest calling be
6. first connect a PA speaker 8 ohms 4W to this jack 4 EXT SP This jack accepts a 4 to 8 ohm 5 watt external speaker When the external speaker is connected to this jack the built in speaker will be disabled 5 F C This jack is used to connect the optional Galaxy FC347 six digit frequency counter All connections including DC power are provided to the FC347 through this jack FREQUENCY CHART Channel Channel Frequency 1 26 965 MHz 2 26 975 MHz 3 26 985 MHz 4 27 005 MHz 5 27 015 MHz 6 27 025 MHz 7 27 035 MHz 8 27 055 MHz 9 27 065 MHz 10 27 075 MHz 11 27 085 MHz 12 27 105 MHz 13 27 115 MHz 14 27 125 MHz 15 27 135 MHz 16 27 155 MHz 17 27 165 MHz 18 27 175 MHz 19 27 185 MHz 20 27 205 MHz Channel 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Channel Frequency 27 215 MHz 27 225 MHz 27 255 MHz 27 235 MHz 27 245 MHz 27 265 MHz 27 275 MHz 27 285 MHz 27 295 MHz 27 305 MHz 27 315 MHz 27 325 MHz 27 335 MHz 27 345 MHz 27 355 MHz 27 365 MHz 27 375 MHz 27 385 MHz 27 395 MHz 27 405 MHz PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT A MICROPHONE The push to talk switch on the microphone controls the receiver and transmitter Press the switch and the transmitter is activated release switch to receive When transmitting hold the microphone two inches from your mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice This transceiver comes complete with a low impedance dynamic microphone B
7. panel meter allows the user to monitor incoming signal strength RF output power SWR level and AM modulation level ILLUMINATED FACE PLATE All faceplate lettering will fully illuminate to allow the user easy viewing at night This unique solid state backlight is designed to maximize night vision while minimizing eye fatigue Therefore it is ideal for switch and control recognition day or night RF GAIN CONTROL This control is used to reduce the gain of the RF receive amplifier under strong signal conditions DIMMER CONTROL This knob controls the level of brightness for the faceplate lettering meter lamp and channel display SWR MOD PWR SWITCH This switch controls the function of the meter during the transmit mode In the SWR position the meter indicates the Standing Wave Ratio SWR of your antenna There are no adjustments because the SWR circuit in this radio calibrates itself automatically When the switch is in the MOD position the green scale on the meter indicates your percentage of modulation in the AM mode only They are most accurate when testing at maximum power output When this switch is in PWR position the meter indicates your power output NB ANL CB PA SWITCH When the switch is in the NB ANL position the Noise Blanker NB and Automatic Noise Limiter ANL circuits are activated The Noise Blanker is very effective in eliminating repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference In the CB positi
8. Audio Lead 3 Transmit Control 4 Receive Control Fig 1 Your transceiver microphone schematic If the microphone to be used is provided with pre cut leads they must be revised as follows 1 Cut leads so that they extend 7 16 beyond the plastic insulating jacket of the microphone cable 2 All leads should be cut to the same length Strip the ends of each wire 1 8 and tin the exposed wire 11 Before beginning the actual wiring read carefully the circuit and wiring information provided with the microphone you select Use the minimum heat required in soldering the connections Keep the exposed wire lengths to a minimum to avoid shorting when the microphone plug is reassembled KNURLED RING HOUSING s P4 Me gt d i oO 8 o O sd 4 TER l N R TAC A AR AM RETAINING SCREW 9s 3ETAINER REW 2 WASI Fig 2 Microphone plug wiring To wire the microphone cable to the plug provided proceed as follows 1 Remove the retaining screw 2 Unscrew the housing from the pin receptacle body 3 Loosen the two cable clamp retainer screws 4 Feed the microphone cable through the housing knurled ring and washer as shown Figure 2 12 The wires must now be soldered to the pins as indicated in the above wiring tables If a vise or clamping tool is available it should be used to hold the pin receptacle body during the soldering operation so that both hands are free to perform the soldering If a vise or clamping
9. adio is a fused red and black wire for the DC connections to the vehicle s electrical system For best performance it is strongly recommended that the red lead be taken directly to the positive terminal on the vehicle s battery and the black lead be connected to the nearest chassis ground Note This radio is designed for vehicles with negative ground systems Connections should be made using appropriate crimp on lugs of a size large enough to make good contact with the bolt used to fasten to the battery and the chassis ground It is a good safety idea to install a second fuse that would provide protection in case the red wire was to fray or get pinched and short to the body of the vehicle somewhere between the battery and the radio Poor power connections cause supply voltage drops that can substantially decrease the performance of your radio A good DC connection is probably one of the most important things for getting the best transmitter performance and in some cases least receiver noise Mount the microphone bracket near the radio in an easily accessible spot using the two screws provided IGNITION NOISE INTERFERENCE With weak signals you may experience interference of the signal by background noise This radio has NB and ANL circuits which will help reduce background noise from sources such as your ignition system However background electrical noise may come from several sources and all noise may not be eliminated With e
10. ity for 10 dB S N N Squelch Sensitivity Selectivity Image Rejection Hum amp Noise AGC Figure of Merit Audio Power Output Audio Response DX 929 40 26 965 27 405 MHz AM Phase Lock Loop PLL Synthesizer 0 001 30 C to 50 C 50 Ohms Standard SO 239 type 13 8V DC 7 1 4 W x 9 D x 2 1 4 A 3 4 lbs AM 4 watts 7 60 dB 50 dB 596 300 to 2500 Hz Dynamic 0 5uV 0 5uV gt 50 dB gt 60 dB gt 40 dB 50 mV for 10 dB Change in Audio Output 2 5W 10 Distortion 300 to 2500 Hz SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE i CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE RADIO Choose a convenient location for operation that does not interfere with driver or passenger This radio is supplied with a universal mounting bracket When mounting the bracket and radio to your car make sure it is mechanically strong Also provide a good electrical grounding connection to the chassis of vehicle Proceed as follows to install the radio E Locate a convenient area in your vehicle for the installation of the radio Hold the mounting bracket with the radio in the location where the radio is to be installed Make sure nothing will interfere with either the radio or the mounting bolts Mark and then drill holes for the mounting bracket Most radio antennas come equipped with a PL 259 plug Connect this plug to the ANT Jack in the rear of the radio Extending from the rear of the r
11. on the PA function is disabled and the radio will transmit and receive on the speaker that is connected In the PA position the radio acts as public address amplifier Your voice will come out of the speaker that is plugged into the PA SP jack on the rear panel The radio does not operate when you are in the PA mode TALKBACK SWITCH This feature is used to monitor your own voice For example you could use this feature to compare different microphones HI is high volume LO is low volume The Talkback circuit is off when the switch is in the OFF position 15 RX TX LED This LED is green during receive and red during transmit 16 CHANNEL DISPLAY The channel display indicates the current selected channel REAR PANEL This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject ion to the condition that this devicedoes not cause harmful interference A PA SP EXT SP Service Manual at www GalaxyRadios com d F C ajajaja _ MODEL NO Dx 929 FGCCID MEE DX 929 NS f DC 13 8V AM 40 CH Gaaxy v V7 CB TRANSCEIVER D ES m Sa DATE OF MFG SERIAL NO 1 ANTENNA This jack accepts a 50 ohm coaxial cable with a PL 259 type plug 2 DC POWER This jack accepts the 13 8V DC power cable with built in fuse The power cord provided with the radio has a black and red wire The black goes to negative and red goes to positive 3 PA SP This jack is for PA operation Before operating you must
12. t a time without taking a one minute break to give others a chance to use the channel You are not allowed to blast others off the air by over powering them with illegally amplified transmitter power or illegally high antennas You can t use the transceiver to promote illegal activities You are not allowed to use profanity You may not play music in your transceiver You may not use your transceiver to sell merchandise or professional services HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU l Warn of traffic tie ups ahead Provide weather and road information Provide help fast in event of emergency or breakdown Suggest good spots to eat and sleep Make long trips more interesting and help keep you awake Provide direct contact with your office or home Make friends for you as you travel Provide local information to find your destination Help law enforcement officers by reporting drunk and reckless drivers 15 14 USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY MESSAGES ONLY The FCC gives the following examples of permitted and prohibited types of communications for use in an emergency These are guidelines and are not intended to be all inclusive Permitted YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Example Message A tornado sighted six miles north of town This is observation post number 10 No tornado sighted T am out of gas on interstate 95 T am out of gas in my driveway There is a four
13. tool is not available the pin receptacle body can be held in a stationary position by inserting it into the microphone jack on the front panel The numbers of the microphone plug are shown in Fig 3 as viewed from the back of the plug Before soldering the wire to the pins pre tin the wire receptacle of each pin of the plug cO Ea Fig 3 Microphone plug pin numbers viewed from rear of pin receptacle Be sure that the housing and the knurled ring of Figure 2 are pushed back onto the microphone cable before starting to solder If the washer is not captive to the pin receptacle body make sure that it is placed on the threaded portion of the pin receptacle body before soldering If the microphone jack is used to hold the pin receptacle during soldering operation best results are obtained when the connections to pin 1 and 3 are made first and then the connections to pins 2 and 4 Use a minimum amount of soldering and be careful to prevent excessive solder accumulation on pins which could cause a short between the pin and the microphone plug housing When all soldering connections to the pins of the microphone are completed push the knurled ring and the housing forward and screw the housing onto the threaded portion of the pin receptacle body Note the location of the screw clearance hole in the plug housing with respect to the threaded hole in the pin receptacle body When the housing is completely threaded into the pin receptacle body a final
14. tween 10 00 AM and 4 00 PM Pacific Time Please include a note with a detailed description of the symptoms This is important because it will help the technician who works on your radio to locate your problem Intermittent problems are easily overlooked so be sure to give as much detail as possible in your note Also please include your daytime telephone number in case our technicians have any additional questions Do not send your power cord or microphone unless we ask for these items during our telephone conversation You are responsible for getting the radio safely to us We suggest using United Parcel Service You must pay to ship the radio to us and we will pay to ship the radio back to you Since we use UPS and they do not ship to Post Offices boxes please provide us with a street address for the return of your radio We will repair and return your radio as soon as we can We appreciate your choosing a Galaxy radio and we want you to be on the air as much as possible You may download the complete Service Manual for this radio including the schematic diagram and alignment instructions for free at our web site www GalaxyRadios com Gal x xx xx xx axy Printed in China AT0919020A
15. xtremely weak signals you can operate this radio with the engine turned off which should improve reception If the ignition noise level is too high to allow proper operation under most conditions you should have your installation of the radio checked by a qualified technician ANTENNA This radio has a jack in the rear for a standard PL 259 antenna plug If you are looking for the most range for your transmission use a vertically polarized quarter wave length antenna If antenna height is a problem you may use a shorter loaded type whip antenna although you can expect some loss of transmission range To improve performance your antenna should be matched to your radio Your antenna can be adjusted so that it matches your radio EXTERNAL SPEAKER The external speaker jack EXT SP on the rear panel is used for remote receiver monitoring The external speaker should have 8 ohms impedance and be able to handle at least 4 watts When the external speaker is plugged in the internal speaker is disconnected PUBLIC ADDRESS To use the Public Address PA function first connect an external speaker to the PA SP Jack on the rear of the radio See the above specifications for a proper external speaker Keep the speaker away from the microphone to avoid acoustic feedback CHAPTER 3 OPERATION CONTROL FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 8 exito 41 234 a5 6 RF GAIN DIMMER E we f P E SWR NB ANL HI MOD cB S OFF A ew
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