Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP Owner’s Manual 77-120ESP http://www.midlandradio.com www.midlandradio.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP Table of Contents I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. Introduction How to install your Midland mobile CB Check the requirements for your vehicle before you begin installation Installation and operating accessories furnished with your Midland CB Where to locate your CB transceiver Mechanical Mounting Power wiring (negative ground only) Mounting the main unit Installation of microphone hanger Antenna a. How to select, position install and tune the right one for you? b.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP Introduction Your 40 channel CB represents the state of the art in high tech engineering. This unit is not only a full feature CB transceiver but incorporates a high performance 10 channel NOAA weather bureau VHF receiver. The full 10-channel weather receiver allows use on all current and future NOAA weather bureau channels plus Canadian and international channels. The unit incorporates microprocessor controlled PLL circuitry for precise tuning and increased function.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP Mechanical mounting Note: Extreme care should be exercised when drilling into dash to avoid damage to under-dash electronic ignition, cruise control, instrument and / or accessory wiring. Your unit must be mounted so as not to interfere with air bag (SRS) operation. 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 metal.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP Mounting the main unit. Step 1: Position the main unit between the bracket arms in line with the retention knobs. Set the angle for optimum operating comfort and accessibility. Step 2: Tighten the retention knobs. Installation of microphone hanger. Mounting holes are provided on the microphone hanger bracket. The bracket can be attached to the vehicle dash, or other convenient location. www.midlandradio.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP Antenna How to select, position install and tune the right one for you? Basically, you have two types of mobile CB antennas - full-length whip and loaded whip - and a variety of types of mounts (depending on where you locate your antenna) to choose from. 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.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP Tuning your antenna. Some antennas are factory tuned. However, performance can usually be improved by slightly lengthening or shortening its length, using a Standing Wave Radio (SWR) meter. For the exact procedures to be used refer to the antenna manufacturer’s installation manual. You can buy an SWR meter separately or have your antenna checked by your Midland CB Dealer’s service department or a two-way comm shop. www.midlandradio.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1. MICROPHONE CONNECTOR: Plug in the supplied microphone to this connector. The collar ring has a screw on locking ring. Push the ring onto the units collar and screw on until it is tight. 2. ON/OFF VOLUME: In the off position your transceiver’s power is off. Turn this control clockwise to switch on the unit and adjust the volume. 3.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP 6. ROTARY CHANNEL SELECTOR: This easy to operate control allows changing of weather or CB channel, either up or down. This control will not operate when emergency channel 9 has been selected by using the “CH9” button or when the channel “LOCK” function has been activated. 7. CHANNEL DISPLAY: LCD (liquid crystal display) read-out of selected CB or weather channel. 8. FREQUENCY DISPLAY. Displays channel frequency in MHz and kHz when the “FRQ” switch is on. 9.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP EXT 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 when it is connected. The speaker connected to the “EXT” jack should be rated at 8 ohms and 5 watts or more. HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRANSCEIVER FOR CB USE You should become familiar with the controls and complete the preceding installation instructions before attempting operation of your CB. 1.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP How ESP2™ works to make your CB sound better. The ESP2™ noise reduction system constantly monitors the signal strength and the type of noise present. When the signal strength is too low for good reception, the receiver sound is automatically adjusted to dramatically reduce the noise that comes through the speaker. While the noise is decreased the actual sounds you need to hear are increased. Skip interference can cause whistles and howling sounds.
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency range ..........................................................................26.965-27.405 MHz Channels ..............................................................................................................40 Modulation type ...................................................................................................AM Antenna impedance ......................................................................................
Owner’s Manual 77-120 ESP LIMITED WARRANTY. Midland Consumer Radio will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland Mobile, Base Station, or full power Hand-Held Citizens Band transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year following the initial consumer purchase.
