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4 TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction...4 Limited Warranty...5 Installation...6 Front Panel Controls...7 Rear Panel Controls...8 European CB Regulations...9 Technical specifications...10 Channels Frequencies...11 Microphone Wiring...12 Trouble Shooting...13 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of MAGMUM type MULTI. This CB transceiver is designed to provide many years of enjoyment. To ensure that your investment is enjoyed to its fullest extend please take a few moments and thoroughly read this manual. Important: In Europe there are several regulations regarding CB use in the various countries. The MAGNUM MULTI covers 11 of the most used regulations in Europe. Please make sure that this radio is operated according to the national regulations of the country you stay in. LIMITED WARRANTY Magnum Europe warrants this product to be free of defects for a period of 2 years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. This limited warranty is subject to repair or replacement of defective components only. This warranty is void if the radio has been tampered with or misused. Important: Ask your dealer for a sales receipt to have a proof of purchase. 4

5 INSTALLATION 1. Contents Unpack and inspect your MAGNUM MULTI for missing or damaged components. Packing includes: 1. Magnum MULTI transceiver 1. Microphone 1. Microphone hanger 1. Power cord 1. Mounting bracket + screws 1. User Manual English 2. Microphone Hanger The microphone hanger may be attached to the side of the transceiver or any other convenient location. Locate the mounting holes on either side of the transceiver. Use the provided screws to attach the microphone hanger either vertically or horizontally to the side of the transceiver. Or mount the microphone hanger to an other convenient location near your transceiver. 3. Mounting Bracket When attaching the MAGNUM MULTI mounting bracket to the vehicle, choose a location that will provide easy access to all front panel controls. When selecting a mounting location, make sure that there is ample space behind the unit for the cables. Do not pinch, or bend sharply the power or antenna cables. Do no install this radio in any compartment that restricts airflow and do not install in a location that interferes with the safe operation of the vehicle. 4. Electrical Connections The MAGNUM MULTI is designed to work on a Volt DC negative ground source. The condition of the vehicle s electrical system can affect operation. A low battery, worn generator/alternator or a poor voltage regulator will seriously impair the performance of the transceiver. Any of the above conditions could result in a high level of receiver noise generation or a substantial loss of the transmitter s RF output. Make sure that all of these components of your vehicle s electrical system are in good condition prior to installing the transceiver. CAUTION: Voltage exceeding 15VDC will damage the radio. Measure voltage at battery terminals, with vehicle running, prior to installation. Before making any electrical connections make sure the volume control/on-off is in the OFF position. Connect the positive (+) red wire of the DC power cord to a positive 13.8 Volt source at the vehicle fuse block. If connected to the fuse block it is recommended that a switched power source is used so that the power to the transceiver is disconnected when 5

6 the vehicle is off. This will eliminate the possibility of the transceiver draining the vehicle s battery. Connect the negative (-) black wire to a metal part of the vehicle s frame, or chassis ground. Make sure that this is a good ground connection. The power cord may also be connected directly to a 12 Volt battery. Connecting directly to the battery has several benefits. The first is to maximize RF output power. Secondly the battery is a very large capacitor and will help to eliminate certain types of ambient and vehicle noise. If connecting directly to the vehicle s battery, additional power cable may be required. On runs up to 2 meter use 0,75mm2 Use 1,5mm2 wire on longer runs. 5. Antenna Connection The transceiver will operate using any standard 50 Ohm ground-plane, vertical mobile whip, long wire or similar antenna. The antenna should be rated at 50 Watts minimum. A standard SO-239 type antenna connector is located on the rear panel of the MAGNUM MULTI. Connection to the antenna is made using a PL-259 and coaxial cable (RG58A/U or RG213). A ground plane antenna provides greater coverage and is recommended for fixed stationto-mobile operation. For point-to-point fixed station operation a directional beam antenna operates at greater distances even under adverse conditions. Not all national authorities accept the use of beam antenna s for CB use. A non directional antenna should be used in a mobile installation; a vertical whip is best suited for this purpose. The base loaded whip antenna normally provides effective communications. For greater range and more reliable operation a full quarter wave whip may be used. Either of these antennas uses the metal vehicle body as a ground plane. Once the antenna is mounted on the vehicle, route the coaxial cable so that it is not next to any power cables or vehicle cables. Connect the PL-259 to the antenna connector on the rear panel of the MAGNUM MULTI. Make sure that the cable does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle. 6. Vswr Before you start using the radio it is important to determine the antenna system s VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio). You need a quality SWR bridge (meter) to accurately tune your antenna system. First, make sure the SWR bridge is in good working order and is calibrated. To ensure your radio is performing properly the VSWR should never exceed 1.5 to 1. Never transmit on any antenna system where the SWR exceeds 1.8 to 1. This will stress the output stage and could destroy the RF transistors. This type of misuse and failure is not covered under warranty! Measure the VSWR at the center of the operating band. Tune the antenna (according to the antenna manufacturer s tuning instructions) so that the VSWR is as close to 1 to 1 at the center of the operating band. 6

7 Next, measure the VSWR at the lowest and highest frequency of the operating band of the transceiver. If the antenna has a wide enough frequency range and band-pass, the VSWR readings should be below 1.5 to 1 across the entire operating band. If at the lower or upper end of the transceiver operating frequency, the VSWR measures more than 1.5 to 1, it is recommended that the antenna is re-tuned before operating on those frequencies. If you are experiencing unusual VSWR readings check for the following possible problems: 1. Make sure that the antenna is installed properly and grounded. 2. Check all coaxial cable and connectors for defects and poor routing. 3. Went testing a vehicle installation, make sure that all vehicle doors are closed. 4. Do not test near or around large metal objects or buildings. 7. Ignition Noise In certain vehicle installations, electrical noise or interference may be present in the receive audio of the transceiver. Typically the vehicle s ignition system or more specifically the generator generates this noise. The MAGNUM MULTI is equipped with a noise blanker circuit that is designed to eliminate most or all of this electrical noise. In extreme cases, the noise blanker may not eliminate all the electrical noise. In such cases, an alternator ignition noise filter can be used. The PLF-10C Filter Cord by Magnum International is designed for use with the MAGNUM MULTI and is an effective way to eliminate alternator and ignition noise problems. 7

8 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (see page 2) 1. Volume/on-off (Off) Turns the radio on and off. Rotate the control counterclockwise until it clicks. (Volume) Control to adjust the AF Gain or volume of the receive audio. Turn clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease. 2. Squelch (SQ) Used to eliminate background or white noise when monitoring strong signals. To properly adjust the squelch circuit, start rotating the control slowly clockwise until the received white noise disappears. 3. Display (see pages 2) The LCD screen is the status display for the majority of the transceivers functions. F Function activated AM Mode AM FM Mode FM SCAN Scan function activated ANL Automatic Noise Limiter activated LOCK Allows to lock or unlock key buttons NB Noise Blanker activated DW Dual Watch activated RX Receive mode activated Channel number or Channel Frequency or Frequency Band M1 (to M4) Memory preset channels Signal strength and transmitter power indication 88?? TX Transmit mode activated 4. Channel Selector Choose a channel to transmit or receive by turning this knob to the left or to the right. On the microphone is a button UP and a button DOWN to change channels. Each time a channel is changed a beep will be heard. 5. Microphone input Connector to plug in the microphone. 6. Function Control Button Push this button for 2 seconds to select channel number or frequency readout in the display. 7. AM/FM Button (M1) Push this button to select AM or FM. 8. SCAN Button (M2) Push this button to start the SCAN function to find a busy channel. 8

9 9. ANL/NB Button (M3 + LCR) Push this button once to activate NB, push again to activate ANL, push a third time to activate both ANL and NB. Push a fourth time to deactivate ANL and NB. ANL stands for Automatic Noise Limiter and NB stands for Noise Blanker. Both are filters to reduce background noise /9 Button (M4 + DW) Push this button to switch to channel 19 and push again to switch to channel 9. DW Dual Watch Dual Watch function allows you to monitor 2 channels. To activate DW: Select the first channel you want to listen to. Press button DW for 2 seconds, a beep will sound and DW starts blinking in the display. Select the second channel you want to listen to. Press button DW for 2 seconds, a beep will sound and now DW will be shown permanent in the display. The radio will start to monitor the two selected channels and both channel numbers will be displayed. Memory Channels M1,M2,M3,M4 The MAGNUM MULTI features 4 memory channels. These memory channels will save both the frequency and the type of mode settings of the stored channels. To save a memory channel: Select the channel and the type of modulation (AM or FM) you want to save. Press button F, The display will show F. Press button M1 and release to recall memory channel. Press button M1 for 2 seconds, a beep will sound and M1 will be shown in the display. 11. Lock Button Press this button to lock or unlock the key buttons. 12. PTT Switch (Push-To-Talk) Press and hold this switch to transmit. TX will appear on the LCD screen when transmitting. Release the switch to receive. 9

10 REAR PANEL (see page 2) A. DC-Power input Connector to plug in the 13.8VDC power lead. B. Antenna Connector Connector SO-239 to plug in the antenna cable using a PL-259 connector. C. External S-Meter input Connector to plug in an external S-meter using a 2.5mm plug. D. External Speaker input Connector to plug in an external speaker (8 Ohm) using a 3.5mm plug. TROUBLE SHOOTING Contact your local dealer if you can not solve the problem or the problem is not listed. 1. Radio will not turn on, display does not light up. Check the power leads, voltage and fuse. 2. Radio will not transmit (TX) or quality is poor. Check the antenna, antenna leads, connectors and VSWR. Check supply voltage. Check microphone 3. Radio will not transmit (RX) or reception is poor. Check the antenna, antenna leads, connectors and VSWR. Check the adjustment of squelch and volume. Check the microphone s condition and is it properly plugged in? Are you using same channel and same modulation as the counter station. 10

11 EUROPEAN CB REGULATIONS This radio covers 11 of the most important CB regulations used in Europe. Select a regulation according to the country you operate your radio in. Setting of Regulations 1. Switch of the radio. 2. Press button F and button 19/9 simultaneously and turn the radio on. 3. Check the European CB Regulation chart for the regulations and the display codes. Rotate the channel selector to select the desired regulation in the display. 4. Press button F to activate the chosen regulation. CHART FOR EUROPEAN CB REGULATIONS Code in display Country I Italy 40CH AM 4W/FM 4W I2 Italy 34CH FM 4W D Germany 80CH FM 4W/12CH AM 1W D2 Germany 40CH FM 4W/12CH AM 1W EU Europe 40CH FM 4W/40CH AM 1W EC CEPT 40CH FM 4W E Spain 40CH AM 4W/FM 4W F France 40CH AM 1W/FM 4W PL Poland 40CH AM 4W/FM 4W Polish Frequencies UK United Kingdom 40CH FM 4W English Frequencies EU/UK Europe 40CH FM 4W/UK 40CH FM 4W 11

12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Channels : 80 channels (depending on selected CB regulation) Frequency Range : MHz Frequency Control : PLL Synthesizer Temperature Range : -10C / +55ºC Power Requirement : VDC, negative ground Dimensions : 150x200x45 (LxWxH) Weight : grams Transmitter Specifications Power Output : 4W maximum Modulation : AM, FM Frequency Response : 400 Hz 2.5 KHz Output Impedance : 50 Ohm S/N Ratio : 40 db min Current Drain at TX : 1300 ma Receiver Specifications Circuit Type : Dual conversion super heterodyne Intermediate Frequencies : 1 st IF MHz 2 nd IF 455 khz Sensitivity : AM/FM 0,5uV at 20 db SINAD Audio Distortion : less than 1 khz IF Rejection : better than 65dB Adjacent CH Rejection : better than 65dB Current Drain at RX : 325 ma 12

13 FREQUENCY TABLE OF MOST USED CHANNELS Channel Frequency Channel Frequency MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MICROPHONE PLUG 6-PIN 1 Modulation 2 RX 3 TX 4 Up/Down 5 Ground (-) 6 Power (+) 13

14 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF CB TRANSCEIVERS EU COUNTRIES Code Country Regulations, Restrictions, License,Comments Name AT Austria 40CH / FM 4W License required BE Belgium 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License required CY Cyprus 40CH / FM 4W License required CZ Czech Republic 40CH / FM 4W License free DE Germany 40CH / FM 4W License free DK Denmark 40CH / FM 4W License free EE Estonia 40CH / FM 4W License free ES Spain 40CH / FM 4W /AM 4W / SSB 12W License required FI Finland 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License free FR France 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License free GB United Kingdom 40CH / FM 4W License required 40CH / FM 4W UK-frequencies License required GR Greece 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License free IE Ireland 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License required IT Italy 40CH / FM 4W /AM 4W / SSB 12W License required LU Luxemburg 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License free LT Lithuania 40CH / FM 4W License free LV Latvia 40CH / FM 4W License free MT Malta 40CH / FM 4W License free NL Netherlands 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License free NO Norway 40CH / FM 4W License free PL Poland 40CH / FM 4W / AM 4W License free Non-CEPT frequencies PT Portugal 40CH / FM 4W / AM 1W / SSB 4W License free SE Sweden 40CH / FM 4W / AM 1W / SSB 4W License free SI Slovenia 40CH / FM 4W License free SK Slovakia 40CH / FM 4W License free OTHER COUNTRIES BG Bulgaria 40CH / FM 4W License free CH Switzerland 40CH / FM 4W / AM 1W / SSB 4W License free FR Monaco 40CH / FM 4W / AM 1W / SSB 4W License free HR Croatia 40CH / FM 4W License free 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License required HU Hungary 40CH / FM 4W License free IS Iceland 40CH / FM 4W /AM 1W / SSB 4W License free RU Russian Federation 40CH / FM 4W License required UA Ukraine 40CH / FM 4W License required 14

15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY We: Avera Communications B.V. Hazeldonk LG Breda The Netherlands declare that this equipment MAGNUM Multi is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Council Directives of the EU. 15

16 Check the list Restrictions for the use of CB Transceivers that is part of this manual to find out about the legal situation in your country. Copyright 2005 Magnum Europe Made in Thailand 16 AVD030 V1 / may 2005