MIDLAND 1001LWX - Manual (Page 6)

Model 1001LWX Owner’s Manual
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Antenna Installation: 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.
Tuning your Antenna: Tuning your Antenna:
Some antennas are factory tuned. However, performance can usually be improved by
slightly lengthening or shortening the antenna 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.
Factors affecting CB and Weather Scan Range: Factors affecting CB and Weather Scan Range:
Essentially, they are the same influences that optimize or limit AM and FM broadcast signals
as well as the weather reception range.
Terrain: Hills, valleys and buildings naturally interrupt and shorten CB/weather signals. In
short, anything that is between you and the person you want to talk to can shorten your
CB range. You can expect to maintain maximum transmitting/receiving performance in flat,
open country.
Weather: You can expect that CB/weather range will be reduced – perhaps drastically – in
times of atmospheric disturbance, such as in a thunderstorm or heavy snow. Sunspots too
are known to adversely affect CB performance.
Noise: Noise:
A common source of excessive noise is the ignition system. In many vehicles today the
electric fuel pump is another possible source of noise. If you suspect this is true, turn off
the ignition. With the CB in receive mode if the noise is no longer present then this is the
source of the noise. In some cases the noise can be reduced or eliminated by making sure
the CB radio chassis is grounded. This is in addition to the power cord. In extreme cases,
additional grounding of components may be necessary.