Table of Contents How to install your Midland mobile CB .................................. 3 Installation and operating accessories furnished with your Midland CB: ................................................................................................... 3 Where to locate your CB transceiver. ............................................... 3 Mechanical mounting. ...................................................................... 4 Power wiring (negative ground only). ............................
Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on your purchase of a state-of-the-art mobile CB radio. In the years ahead, you can expect to realize time and again why Midland holds the front running position among CB users everywhere. You will come to know that Midland power is more than just a slogan, but the heading of long list of hearable, seeable benefits.
Safety and convenience are the primary considerations in deciding exactly where to locate your radio. Caution: Be sure that the unit is located so that it does not interfere with the driver, supplemental restraint systems (air bags) or impair access to any controls. Connecting cables must be routed and secured in such a manner as not to interfere with the operation of the brake, accelerator or other controls.
Usually, the fuse block is the most convenient connecting point. It is also possible to connect to the Accessory terminal on the fuse block or ignition switch, so that your CB automatically goes off when the ignition goes off. B. Tightly connect the ground (BLACK WIRE) directly to the vehicle’s metal frame. A good direct metal-to-metal ground is essential for optimum performance.
Antenna: How to select, position install and tune the right one for you. Basically, you may choose from two types of mobile CB antennas full-length whip and loaded whip - and a variety of mounts (depending on where you locate your antenna). Midland markets a broad line of high-performance antennas. The dealer who sold you your Midland CB can advise which type is best for you. Where you locate your antenna does make a difference. Some general rules for antenna location that can aid CB performance: 1.
Antenna installation. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully. , Warning: Never operate your CB radio without attaching an antenna or with a broken antenna cable. This will result in damage to transmitter circuitry. , Safety notice: The antenna used for this radio must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm (8 in.) from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Tuning your antenna.
Midland MODEL 1001Z CB Operating controls FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ON/OFF VOLUME: In the off position your transceiver power is off. Turn this control clockwise to switch on the unit and adjust the volume. SQUELCH CONTROL: Adjust this control until background noise just disappears. If the control is adjusted too far clockwise it may cause muting of weaker signals. S/RF POWER METER: This display is used in receiving to indicate the relative signal strength of incoming signals.
Push-To-Talk bar: Press this bar to cause the radio to transmit. Hold the microphone about 2 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal voice.
BACK PANEL ANTENNA CONNECTOR: Connect a standard 50-ohm CB antenna to this connector. EXT SP: When a speaker is connected to this jack, the internal speaker is by-passed. All received signals will be heard through the external speaker. The speaker connected to the “EXT” jack should be rated at 8 ohms and 5 watts. PA JACK: An optional PA speaker may be attached to your transceiver through the PA output jack on the back panel.
Microphone .....................................................................................1000 ohm Electret Power Supply ....................................................................13.8 VDC negative ground Size ……………………………………………………4-7/8”(W) x 6-1/2”(D) x 1-1/2”(H) Unit Weight…………………………………………………………………….1 lb. 10 oz. RECEIVER ( CB, 26.965-27.405 MHz ) Sensitivity at 10dB S/N......................................................................................0.7 uV Selectivity ..................
Midland Radio Corporation Hereby certifies that this unit has been designed, manufactured, FCC type accepted and certified in accordance with part 95 and Part 15, Subpart C of the current FCC rules and regulations as of the date of manufacture.
