Midland 9001z
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1. 13 CB WX PA Switch This switch allows you to move from CB mode to Weather WX scan mode PA mode When the Weather scan is activated the radio will begin scanning and lock on the first weather channel broadcast signal strong enough to use If later the signal becomes too weak to use the unit will automatically resume scanning to find a usable signal In PA mode incoming CB transmissions will be broadcast through the PA speaker This allows you to hear transmissions when you are not inside your vehicle The PA function should not be used unless a PA speaker is connected 14 CH9 Nor CH 19 Switch This switch is used for instant selection of Emergency Channel 9 Informational Channel 19 or Normal CB operation 15 BRT DIM Switch Used to adjust the brightness of the LED 16 XR Switch This activates and deactivates the XR technology which is a noise filter than helps improve tran smission range 17 TX LED Indicates when the radio is transmitting 18 ANT Indicates a high SWR condition with the antenna system Check antenna cable and connections 19 WX LED Indicates when weather mode is activated www midlandradio com 5 How to Operate Your CB I Turn it on Make sure the power cord antenna and micro phone are connected to their proper connectors before starting 2 Ensure the CB PA switch is in the CB position 3 Rotate the On OFF volume knob clockwise to adjust the volume to a normal listening level2. 4 Select one of the 40 channels using the channel selector knob and adjust the volume The selected channel will be indicated on the LED 5 Calibrate the SWR This is critical in order to achieve optimum performance To do so follow these steps A Select channel 18 B Switch the S RF SWR CAL to the CAL position C Push and hold the PTT button on the microphone D While holding the PTT button adjust the SWR Calibration knob so the meter needle swings to the CAL down arrow mark on the right side of the meter While holding down the PTT button set the S RF SWR CAL switch to the SWR position to read the SWR reading Repeat the same steps two through B E on m channel and 40 as well This will check SWR for all the channels Note Calibration must be made in an open area never in a garage Vehicle doors must be closed No one should be standing near the antenna The reading will be slightly higher when calibrating on channel and 40 than on channel 18 Ideally when switched to the SWR postion the meter needle should be as far left as possible Anything over 3 is not acceptable 6 To receive ensure the radio is on and the CB PA switch is in the CB position and ensure the PTT on the microphone is released When receiving the Yellow LED will be lit The S Meter will swing proportionately to the strength of the incoming signal when receiving In order to read the meter the S RF SWR CAL switch must be in
3. PA Speaker M 8 Ohm 5 Watts Microphone Weide adm n PS MR EM 1000 ohm Electret Power SUDDD 13 8 VDC cy JE EE 10 D x 2 25 H x 7 25 W in Unit VV Eg au acne ec hide nai diii 3 Ibs RECEIVER SE ka JE 0 7 uV for 10dB s n usa God ain RED dE SN 45 dB 10 kHz Squelch Range Adjustable less than uV Audio Output Power 4 Watts Distortion at 1000 MV 3 Audio Frequency Response 400 2400 Hz Intermediate Frequency I 10 695 MHz II 455 kHz Spurious Response more than 45 dB TRANSMITTER RF Output POWER iius dec 4 Watts Frequency Tolerance 0 005 Harmonic Suppression More than 60 dB Modulation AM 90 5 WEATHER RECEIVER Limited Warranty Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace at its option without charge any Midland Citizen Band transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workman ship within Three Years following the initial consumer purchase This warranty does not apply to water damage battery leak or abuse Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase including any antennas c
4. the S RF position 7 To transmit ensure the radio is on and the CB PA switch is in the CB position Adjust the XTRA Talk Mic Gain initially all the way clockwise to ensure maximum voice volume is available Press the PTT on the microphone and hold the microphone two inches from your mouth speaking in a clear normal voice 6 www midlandradio com 8 To use an external speaker connect an external speaker to the external speaker jack on the rear panel Ensure the external speaker has 8 ohm impedance and is rated to handle 4 0 watts When an external speaker is plugged in the internal speaker is automatically disabled To use Public Address mode connect an external PA speaker to the PA jack on the rear panel Ensure the speaker has 8 ohm impedance and is rated to handle at least 4 watts Set the CB PA switch to the PA position Push and hold the PTT button on the microphone and speak in a normal voice Your voice will transmit throught the PA speaker Ensure the speaker is directed away from the microphone to prevent acoustic feedback DLAND Technical Specifications GENERAL Frequency Range 26 965 27 405 MHz Frequency Control esteso p n vri Phase Lock Loop C Hape su aula cipe ien Da 40 Modulation Type au wasa AM Antenna Connecctor SO 239 Antenna Impedance 50 Ohm
5. trouble free performance for years to come Enjoy Major 90012 Features 40 CB Channels e 4 Watt Output Power Guardian Alert Weather Scan XTRA TALK Mic Control Instant Channel 9 19 RF Gain Switchable Noise Blanker NB Delta Tune SWR Calibration XR Technology Automatic Noise Limiter ANL PA Function Last Channel Memory Push to talk ergonomically designed microphone 9 ft coil Mic cord Includes mounting bracket hardware and fuse DC power cord Midland Radio Corporation Hereby certifies that this unit has been designed manufactured FCC type accepted and certified in accordance with part 95 and Part 5 Subpart C of the current FCC rules and regulations as of the date of manufacture www midlandradio com Installation This transceiver may be installed in any 12 volt negative ground system car or truck Most current U S and Foreign vehicles use a negative system but some older models and some newer large trucks may have a positive ground Check the requirements for your vehicle before you begin installation Generally you have a negative ground system if the minus battery terminal is connected to the motor block Contact your dealer in the event you are unable to determine your vehicle s polarity system Location Your new Midland CB is designed to be installed under the dash or vertically on a console of your vehicle Safety and convenience are the primary consid
6. 40 50 or 60 minutes Once set the radio will emit a loud beeping noise in the specified increment For example if you set the alarm for 15 minutes after 15 minutes the alarm will sound To snooze the alert for another 15 minutes press the knob in once To deactivate turn the knob to the OFF position Warning The Guardian Alert is NOT intended as a substitute for adequate rest You should not operate a vehicle if you are drowsy During extended periods of vehicle operation you should take frequent breaks NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY D L A N D Midland Radio Corporation is not resbonsible for personal injury vehicle damage or death due to negligent use of the 9001z 9 Channel Selector Knob This knob selects any one of the 40 Citizen Band channels The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout directly above the Channel Selector Knob 10 C MIC DYM Switch Allows the user to switch the type of microphone being used It can be set to use an Electret microphone C MIC or a Dynamic Microphone DYM II SIRF SWR CAL Switch This switch selects meter function S RF is normal SWR and CAL are for SWR measurements only See pg 6 for calibration instructions 12 NB ANL OFF Switch When this switch is in the NB position the RF Noise Blanker will be activated The RF Noise Blanker is very effective for cutting down on ignition interference When in the ANL position the ANL is active to reduce background noise
7. CIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AT ISSUE SOME STATES DO Sensitivity at I2dB S N e 04 uV NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL Panou JI ss6onse E ME OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ACCORDINGLY ME THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU www midlandradio com 7 OJ UT Service and Technical Support If you have a problem which you believe requires service please call first and speak with a service technician Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service For Technical Support Contact Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City Missouri 64120 Phone 816 241 8500 Fax 816 241 5713 E mail mail midlandradio com Website www midlandradio com If after talking with technical support you still feel your unit needs to be returned for service follow the below instructions Pack the unit in its original box and packing Then pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton Caution Improper packing may result in damage during shipment Include the following a full description of any problems b daytime telephone number name amp address For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale from an authorized dealer or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale You do not need to return accessory items Fused DC
8. INDEX Hace 2 Mo ae ur P 2 liris S u M H 2 3 GB ABB omo cent B ua aa u w E MENU 3 2001z Features and C ENE ET HG ene ed 4 FANN 5 How t Operate Your Base 6 Technical NNN 7 Limited VYSEFADD assise su EEE A TOE TAA E AE A A A AN A E AE RE ARE 7 Gma aono ERON ETE 7 Service aid Technical SUDO EEE EE EEEE EE eer mer eee 8 MN 8 Accessories Order uu rper a au eee 9 ETNE 10 wwwmidlandradiecom Thank you Congratulations on your purchase of a state of the art Midland 90017 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 American Original is not just a slogan but the heading of long list of hearable seeable benefits As your Midland CB experience unfolds and grows we hope you will remember that CB radios are only one kind of electronic excellence available under the Midland name Your 40 channel CB radio represents the state of the art in high tech enginee ring The unit incorporates microprocessor controlled PLL circuitry for precise tuning The 90017 is a classic style CB with the innovative Guardian alert feature that is skillfully constructed with the finest components This radio is designed for reliable and
9. ceiver sensitivity it is desired that the control be adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise is eliminated Adjust until the receiver noise disappears This will require the incoming signal to be slightly stronger than the average receiver noise Fur ther 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 4 XTRA Talk Mic Gain Knob Adjusts the microphone gain in transmit and 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 RF Gain Knob Adjust as required to optimize signal This control is used primarily to optimize reception in strong signal areas Gain is reduced by counter clockwise rotation of the control 6 Delta Tune Knob Turn this fine tuning knob clockwise to capture a more readable signal as well as eliminate adjacent channel interference 7 SWR Knob Standing Wave Ratio Allows for the calibration of the meter for standing wave ratio measure ments 8 Guardian Alert Knob This unique feature allows for the setting of a timed alert that can be used for many different things including keeping one alert while driving or setting an appointment reminder activate turn the knob clockwise to choose a time increment 1 5 10 15 20 30
10. erations 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 Interference from either the unit or connecting cables may contribute to the loss of control of the vehicle Mechanical Mounting Step l Plug power cable into back of radio marked Power Be sure to observe polarity markings Step 2 Use the mounting bracket as a template for marking the location of screw holes under the dash Use a nail or other sharp pointed object to mark the hole locations Step 3 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 NOTE Extreme care should be exercised when drilling into the dash to avoid damage to under dash electronic ignition cruise control instrument and or accessory wiring Step 4 Attach removable 3 pin plug in DC cord to polari zed DC jack on the rear of the transceiver Step 5 Locate and secure the radio into the mounting bracket allowing working space for later power connections DLAND Installation Cont Power Wiring negative ground only Step l If you have not determined whether your vehicle has a negati
11. hargers or earphones This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or re installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting For Product Purchased in the USA Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product prepaid freight along with proof of purchase to Midland Radio Corporation Warranty Service Department 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City MO 64120 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 posses sions thereof or from a U S Military exchange For Product Purchased in Canada Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product along with proof of purchase to your dealer in Canada This warranty gives you specified legal rights Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas Limitation of Liability MIDLAND S RESPONSIBILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT OR REFUND OF ITS PURCHASE PRICE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF MIDLAND MIDLAND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NO OTHER REMEDY SHALL BE AVAILABLE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION INCIDENTAL SPE
12. power cord mounting hardware Owners Guide unless they might be directly related to the problem A flat rate of 55 00 will apply to repairs not covered by warranty or units that are over three years old Send only cashier s check money order or Master Card or Visa card number Send to Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City Missouri 64120 Accessories Accessories can be purchased at www midlandradio com or fill in the form on the following page and mail it to our address 18 2442 21 404C 577038127 www midlandradio com CENTER LOAD MAGNETIC MOUNT MOBILE CB ANTENNA Center loaded with 17 7 stainless steel whip Relief spring for minimizing whip damage Plastic coated base to prevent rust Prewired includes cable connector 17 99 WINDOW MOUNT 27 MHz CB ANTENNA Special process transfers energy from one side of glass to the other without the need of wires Simple to install e Rod is 17 7 stainless steel with new BLACKKOTE finish 19 99 CB EXTENSION SPEAKER 3 Dynamic speaker with switchable noise filter 8 ohm Swivel base 5 foot cable with plug 19 99 ACCESSORY CB MICROPHONE 6 ft Heavy Duty Cable 4 Pin Connection 15 00 Accessories Order Form Please send Money Order or fill in the Visa Mastercard information and mail to the address below Please DO NOT send cash or checks Make Money Order to Midland Radio Corpora
13. r antenna or transmitter Tuning your Antenna Some antennas are factory tuned However performance can usually be improved by slightly lengthening or shorte ning its length using a Standing Wave Radio SWR meter For the exact procedures to be used refer to the antenna manufacturer s installation manual www midlandradio com 3 90017 Features and Controls Front Panel Controls Electret Dynamic S RESWR CAL NB ANL OFF CB WX Scan 9 Norm CHI9 Bright Dim XR Technology Selector Switch Selector Switch Selector Switch Selector Switch Selector Switch Selector Switch On OFF Switch Backlit S RF SWR Meter 1 QI Channel LED Readout 4 Pin Front Mic Dual Knobs ON Dual Knobs Delta Tune Knob SWR Calibration Guardian Alert Channel Selector Connector OFF Volume and XTRA Talk Knob Knob Knob Squelch Mic Gain and RF Gain Back Panel Controls pe FCC ID MMA9001 MibprLAND MODEL 9001z Z s s MADE IN THAILAND p p S N ABE 5 SERIAL NO Midland Radio Corporation acsi Antenna PA Speaker DC 13 8V External Connector Jack Power Jack Speaker Jack 4 www midlandradio com D Feature Operation 1 4 Pin Microphone Connector 2 On OFF Volume Knob Turn clockwise to turn power on and set to the desired listening volume 3 Squelch Knob This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal For maximum re
14. tion Name Address City State Zip Code Telephone Email C Type CH Type poe s ms ss Sub total Tax MO CO IL FL Only S amp H 14 95 Applies to Domestic US only For Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico S amp H will be 38 25 for Ib and 64 25 for 2lbs or more Total Mail To Midland Radio Corporation Consumer Dept 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City MO 64120 Or Call 816 241 8500 To order online go to www midlandradio com www midlandradio com AipLAND Q Bluetooth 4 gt lt m L a Jie e s lt GMRS RADIOS WEATHER RADIOS MOTORCYCLE EXTREME ACTION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CAMERA mm EH GLEE CITIZEN BAND RADIOS MARINE RADIOS CHECK OUT THE OTHER GREAT MIDLAND PRODUCTS AT www midlandradio com 10 www midlandradio com Bar er MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City MO 64120 Call 816 241 8500 visit us at http www midlandradio com GT wwwmidlandradiecom m
15. u 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 line of high performance antennas Visit our website at www midlandradio com to check out the selection Where You Locate your Antenna Does Make a Difference Some general rules for antenna location that can aid CB performance I Put your mount as high on the vehicle as possible The higher the proportion of antenna length that is above the roof the better 2 If possible mount the antenna in the center of whatever surface you choose 3 Keep antenna cables away from noise sources such as the ignition system gauges etc 4 Make sure you have a solid metal to metal ground 5 Exercise care to prevent cable damage 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 needed 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 34 cm 14 in from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any othe
16. ve or positive ground do so now Then disconnect the negative lead from the battery to prevent short circuits that can occur during wiring Do not connect this transceiver to positive ground electrical systems Step 2 With negative ground A Connect the positive RED WIRE the one with in line fuse holder to either the a fuse block b cigarette lighter or c directly to the positive post on your battery 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 Then 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 Mounting the Main Unit Step l Loosen the retaining knobs on each side of the mounting bracket to give enough space for the unit to slide between the two bracket arms Step 2 Position the main unit between the bracket arms in line with the retaining knobs Set the height and angle for optimum operating comfort and accessibility Step 3 Tighten the retaining 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 amp AipLAwN D CB Antenna How to Select Position Install and Tune the Right One for Yo
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