Activating the CB
See H and I in Figure 1. To activate the Citizen Band transceiver, press and release the COM pushbutton on the front panel. Press soft key 1 to turn the CB ON/OFF. The CB will activate in CB Setup with squelch threshold and channel settings from the previous use. CB channels are selected in CB Setup.
To exit CB Setup but leave the receiver with the CB active, press and release the MODE SEL switch or the COM pushbutton.
To turn off the CB, press the COM button to enter CB Setup. Press soft key 1 to turn the CB ON and Off.
NOTICE
There are no adjustments internal to the CB transceiver chassis that can be performed without risking non-compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Refer to the original equipment manufacturer for any service required during the warranty period. For transmitter service after the warranty period, refer to a certified repair service. Any frequency determining components, such as crystals, or power determining semi-conductors, etc., should only be replaced with the original component manufacturer's part or equivalent. Substitutes can result in violation of FCC rules. (00175a)
Entering CB Setup
See J in Figure 1. With the CB on, press COM to enter CB Setup. The LCD displays CB SETUP in the upper half and the CB channel appears in the lower half.
To exit CB Setup, press and release the MODE SEL switch.
After exiting CB Setup with the CB still active, re-enter CB Setup by pressing and releasing the COM soft key.
Selecting a Channel
In CB Setup, use the MODE SEL switch to select a CB channel. Press and release MODE SEL UP or DN to switch channels one at a time.
Soft keys 4, 5 and 6 can be used to preset CB channels.
If the MODE SEL switch is held up or down, tuning continuously wraps around the ends of the channels.
See K in Figure 1. When squelch is interrupted, the CB in the display inverts. If the squelch is not interrupted and the another source is playing, CB is displayed.
WARNING
Set CB channel, squelch threshold and volume before riding to minimize adjustments on the road. Distractions can lead to loss of control, resulting in death or serious injury. (00089a)
Preset Channels
See J in Figure 1. Up to 3 CB channels can be preset. Press and hold a soft key (4, 5, 6) to preset a CB channel.
Once set, press the preset soft key to switch to the preset channel when the CB display is active.
Adjusting Squelch
See K in Figure 1. The CB signal is passed to the speakers or headsets only if signal strength exceeds the threshold set with the squelch control switch (PTT/+/SQ/-). When CB signals exceed the threshold, they are said to "break squelch." Refer to Table 1.
In the LCD, a dashed line changes length with the setting.
Table 1. Squelch Control Switch
SQ (-) REARWARD
SQ (+) FORWARD
More signals
Fewer signals
More noise
Less noise
More static
Less static
Unwanted signals
Better sound quality
Transmitting
To transmit, press and hold the PTT switch. Transmission is over the CB channel displayed in the LCD. To end transmission, release PTT.
Adjusting Volume
Refer to ADVANCED AUDIO SYSTEM → Audio Routing and Mixing → Audio Routing and Mixing Combinations. See L in Figure 1. To adjust volume of the CB in the speakers or headset, Press AUDIO + to raise the volume or AUDIO - to lower the volume. CB volume is adjustable when squelch is interrupted or when the display is in CB Setup.
A dashed line that changes length with the volume setting is displayed.
NOTICE
Operating the CB radio without an antenna or with a broken antenna cable can result in damage to the transmitter circuitry. (00176a)
CB Range
Maximum transmission range can only be expected under stable weather conditions in flat, open country.
Weather: In times of atmospheric disturbances, such as rain, snow, or even sunspots, the CB's range can be reduced.
Terrain: Buildings, hills, valleys or any elevated objects or depressions that either block or create a longer path between transmitter and receiver will reduce or disrupt communications.
Obstructions: Transmissions may be cut off under a viaduct or inside a tunnel or parking garage.
NOTE
The CB transmitter is the most powerful allowed under Federal law, but since there is no large steel area to create a ground plane, it may not transmit as strongly as when mounted in a car or truck.
Figure 1. Display Examples