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CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

GENERAL

 

 

Model 

DX 919  

Channels 40 

Frequency Range 

26.965 ~ 27.405 MHz 

Emission AM 

Frequency Control 

Phase-Lock-Loop (PLL) Synthesizer 

Frequency Stability 

0.001% 

Temperature Range 

-30

°

C to +50

°

Antenna Impedance 

50 Ohms 

Antenna Connectors 

Standard SO-239 type 

Input Voltage 

13.8V DC 

Size 

7 1/4” (W) x 9” (D) x 2 1/4” (H) 

Weight 3.4 

lbs. 

 

 

TRANSMITTER 

 

RF Power Output 

AM: 4 watts 

Spurious Emission 

> -60 dB 

Unwanted Sideband 

-50 dB 

Audio Distortion 

< 5% 

Frequency Response 

300 to 2500 Hz 

Microphone Dynamic 

 

 

RECEIVER 

 

Sensitivity for 10 dB (S+N)/N 

< 0.5 uV 

Squelch Sensitivity 

< 0.5 uV 

Selectivity 

> -50 dB 

Image Rejection 

> 60 dB 

Hum & Noise 

> -40 dB 

AGC Figure of Merit 

50 mV for 10 dB Change in Audio Output 

Audio Power Output 

2.5W @ 10% Distortion 

Audio Response 

300 to 2500 Hz 

 
(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) 

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

 

 

INSTALLING THE RADIO 

Choose a convenient location for operation that does not interfere with driver or 

passenger. This radio is supplied with a universal mounting bracket. When mounting 
the bracket and radio to your car, make sure it is mechanically strong. Also, provide a 
good electrical grounding connection to the chassis of vehicle. Proceed as follows to 
install the radio. 
 
1.  Locate a convenient area in your vehicle for the installation of the radio. Hold the 

mounting bracket with the radio in the location where the radio is to be installed. 
Make sure nothing will interfere with either the radio or the mounting bolts. Mark 
and then drill holes for the mounting bracket. 

 
2.  Most radio antennas come equipped with a PL-259 plug. Connect this plug to the 

ANT. Jack in the rear of the radio. 

 
3.  Extending from the rear of the radio is a fused red and black wire for the DC 

connections to the vehicle’s electrical system. For best performance, it is strongly 
recommended that the red lead be taken directly to the positive terminal on the 
vehicle’s battery and the black lead be connected to the nearest chassis ground. 
(Note: 

This radio is designed for vehicles with negative ground systems

.) 

 

Connections should be made using appropriate “crimp on” lugs of a size large 
enough to make good contact with the bolt used to fasten to the battery and the 
chassis ground. It is a good safety idea to install a second fuse that would provide 
protection in case the red wire was to “fray” or get pinched and short to the body 
of the vehicle, somewhere between the battery and the radio. 

 

Poor power connections cause supply voltage drops that can substantially 
decrease the performance of your radio. A good DC connection is probably one of 
the most important things for getting the best transmitter performance and in some 
cases, least receiver noise. 

 
4.  Mount the microphone bracket near the radio in an easily accessible spot using the 

two screws provided. 

 

Summary of Contents for DX 919

Page 1: ...Ignition Noise Interference 4 Antenna 4 External Speaker 4 Public Address 4 CHAPTER 3 Operation 5 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 7 Frequency Chart 8 Procedure to Receive and Transmit 9 Alternate Microphone...

Page 2: ...adio Hold the mounting bracket with the radio in the location where the radio is to be installed Make sure nothing will interfere with either the radio or the mounting bolts Mark and then drill holes...

Page 3: ...ublic Address PA function first connect an external speaker to the PA SP Jack on the rear of the radio See the above specifications for a proper external speaker Keep the speaker away from the microph...

Page 4: ...will transmit and receive on the speaker that is connected In the PA position the radio acts as public address amplifier Your voice will come out of the speaker that is plugged into the PA SP jack on...

Page 5: ...When transmitting hold the microphone two inches from your mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice This transceiver comes complete with a low impedance dynamic microphone B PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE 1 Be...

Page 6: ...be used is provided with pre cut leads they must be revised as follows 1 Cut leads so that they extend 7 16 beyond the plastic insulating jacket of the microphone cable 2 All leads should be cut to t...

Page 7: ...push the knurled ring and the housing forward and screw the housing onto the threaded portion of the pin receptacle body Note the location of the screw clearance hole in the plug housing with respect...

Page 8: ...ce or home 7 Make friends for you as you travel 8 Provide local information to find your destination 9 Help law enforcement officers by reporting drunk and reckless drivers 15 USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGE...

Page 9: ...MEMO MEMO...

Page 10: ...MEMO MEMO...

Page 11: ...s RAN may be obtained from our website or by calling our Service Department at 760 480 8800 between 10 00 AM and 4 00 PM Pacific Time The RAN must be written below your return address on the outside o...

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