Table of Contents How to install your Midland mobile CB.................................. 3 Installation and Operating Accessories: ........................................... 4 Where to Locate your CB Transceiver. ............................................ 4 Mechanical Mounting. ...................................................................... 5 Power Wiring (negative ground only). .............................................. 5 Installation of Microphone Hanger.....................................
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.
Installation and Operating Accessories Furnished with your Midland CB: 1. Easy removal mounting bracket system. 2. Microphone bracket system. 3. All main-unit and microphone mounting hardware needed for normal installation. 4. Plug-in microphone with coil cord. 5. FCC part 95, Subpart D. 6. Owner’s Manual. Where to Locate your CB Transceiver Your new Midland CB is designed to be installed under the dash or vertically on a console of your vehicle.
Mechanical Mounting Step 1: Heeding the caution, use the mounting bracket as a template for marking the location of screw holes under the dash. Use an awl, nail or other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations. Step 2: Drill a 1/8” hole for each screw hole in the mounting bracket. Attach the bracket to the dash with the Phillips head sheet metal screws provided.
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. , Installations using the cigarette lighter socket for power require an extra ground wire from the radio chassis to the vehicle if the radio is not fastened to a grounded part of the vehicle. Installation of Microphone Hanger Mounting holes are provided on the microphone hanger bracket.
Essentially, you have five location choices: the roof, gutter, rear deck, front cowl or rear bumper. Where you decide to locate your antenna will determine the type of antenna you install. Consult your Midland CB dealer for advice and guidance, and measure your needs against the attributes of the various Midland antenna models he carries.
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 8 in. (20cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
Channel Knob: This easy-to-operate control allows changing of CB channels, either up or down. Channel Indicator: The LED displays the channel number. TX LED: Indicator shows the unit is transmitting. 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. External Speaker Jack: 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.
How to Operate your Transceiver You should become familiar with the controls and complete the preceding installation instructions before attempting to operate your CB. 1. Rotate the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. 2. Adjust the squelch control fully counter-clockwise so noise is heard. 3. Adjust the volume for a normal listening level. 4. Rotate the squelch control until the noise just disappears. 5. Select the desired channel by rotating the channel selector. 6.
Technical Specifications General Frequency range ..........................................................................26.965-27.405 MHz Channels ..............................................................................................................40 Modulation type ...................................................................................................AM Antenna impedance .......................................................................................50 Ohm Loudspeaker .......
Audio output power ..................................................3.0 W @ 8 Ohm ( 10% distortion) Distortion at 1000 mV ............................................................................................3% Audio frequency response ........................................................................400-2400 Hz Intermediate frequency .......................................................I ° 10.695 MHz II ° 455 kHz Spurious response .............................................................
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dealer). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S. Military exchange. For warranty coverage on merchandise purchased elsewhere, consult the supplemental warranty information included with this product or ask your dealer.