WAGNER 309 - Antenna Connection; Microphone Connection; Antenna System; Fixed Station Antenna

Secure the transceiver to the brackets by means of the large knurled thumbscrews.
Tilt the transceiver to a position which provides the operator with the best view
of the front panel, then tighten knurled thumbscrews securely.
ANTENNA CONNECTION
The antenna lead-in cable (RC-58U or RC8/U) should be terminated with a PL-259 type
coaxial conne·ctor which should then be attached to the matching S0-239 connector
at the rear of the transceiver.
MICROPHOl~E ( ONNECTICJN
Insert the 4-pin plug at the end of the coiled cord into the microphone socket.
MOBILE ANTlNNI\
The antenna system is included the transmission line and it is very important that
you use the correct type of the transmission line. The transmission line should
be the coaxial type and should have an impedance equal to the antenna impedance
which must
be 50 ohms. Generally speaking, you should keep the length of the
transmission line minimum. Remember that line losses increase with frequency.
To use a foam-insulated coax for best results. The above discussion is as
important for reception as it is for transmission. If a mismatch exists between
the antenna and the transceiver, the excellent sensitivity and signal-to-noise
ratio of the receiver circuitry will be defeated.
The most popular fixed station antenna is a 5/8 wave type for omnidirectional opera-
tion and various beam antennas for directional operation. The directivity can be a
disadvantage unless a rotar is used. Since a beam antenna is directional, it
generally reduces noise and interference from all other directions. This can be
a decided advantage on the CB bands where man-made noise is a problem. The antenna
system should be adequately grounded and extreme care should be exercised to prevent
it from contacting with a power line during installation.
'1,NITIOr'J INTLRFRlNCE
Your transceiver is equipped with a special RF Noise Silencer which is designed
to provide outstanding reduction of ignition noise. Ignition interference should
not therefore be a problem in most cases. However, sufficient noise may be
generated by some vehicles to make it necessary to install additional suppression.
Several noise suppressor kits are available which include all necessary parts and
instructions. Take your vehicle to a skilled auto radio technician who will be
able to carry out the suppression for you.
USING YOUR TRANSCEIVER
Do not transmit without a suitable antenna or load to the antenna connector.
For installation, refe~ to that section.
1. Set the RF Gain Control (6) maximum clockwise.
2. Set the Squelch Control(8) maximum counter-clockwise.
3. Set the Mode Switch(l2) to AM.
4. Push the Power Switd1(S) 01~.
5. Set the Channel Selector(ll) to the desired channel.
6. Adjust the Squelch Control(8) to cut out annoying background noise when,-00
signal is being received. To do this, set the Channel Selector(ll) to a
channel where no signals are present (or wait until signals cease on your
channel). Then rotate the Squelch Control(8) in a clockwise direction to
the point where the background noise just stops. Now, if a signal is present,
you will hear it without being disturbed by noise on the channel in between
signals. When properly set, the Squelch will keep the receiver "dead" until
a signal is coming in on that channel. Do not set the Squelch too high or
weak signs.ls. Th~s will not be able to "open" the Squelch circuit. To
receive weak signals, it is best to leave the Squelch setting to the minimum
position (maximum counter-clockwise).
7. Use the Clarifier(?) to tune in slightly off-frequency stations.
8. Adjust the Volume Control(5) for suitable listening level.
1. Set the RF Gain Control(6) maximum clockwise.
2. Set the Squelch Control(8) maximum counter-clockwise.
3. Set the Mode Switch(lZ) to either LSB or USB, depending on which sideband
is being used by the transmitting station.
4. Push the Power Switch(5) ON.
5. Set the Channel Selector(ll) to the desired channel.
6. Adjust the Squelch Control(8) as noted above.
7. Use the Clarifier(?) to tune in the SSB signal. The SSB tuning takes
practice, it is not difficult, it just takes a little experience. When
first listening to an SSB signal, it will probably not be understandable.
The noise may sound like "Donald Duck" or just a low guttural sound, In
either case, adjust the Clarifier(?) very slowly to bring the signal into its
natural voice level range. If the signal is "Donald Duck" like, tune the
Clarifier(?) to lower tones. If the signal is low and guttural, tune the
Clarifier(?) to higher tones. Careful tuning will make the noise sound
natural. If you try above procedure and are not able to make the signal
intelligible, it may be operated on the other sideband. Try the other
SSB mode (LSB or USB as the case may be).
8. Adjust the Volume Control(5) for suitable listening level.
NOTES ON RlCE'VIN'~
An SSB signal produces a fluttering and unintelligible sound when receiving in the
AM mode. In such a case, use either the LSB or USB mode and adjust the Clarifier
for intelligility. You can tune AM signals when the Mode Switch is in the LSB or
USB position, tune the Clarifier to eliminate the steady tone cased by the AM
carrier ("zero-beat" the tone so it disappears). When receiving an extremely strong
signal, you will find it best to use the RF Gain Control to vary the volume (rather
than using the Volume Control).
(,ENERAL TRM~SMIT TIN1 INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure that the proper connections have been made on the power cable, antenna
system and microphone, and the correct cable has been used. Be sure that the
transceiver is properly grounded (if not mounted directly to a metal surface).
To transmit, (after all controls are preset for receive), ~old and press the micro-
phone "push~to-talk switch". Hold the microphone about 5-10 ·centimeters from your
mouth and speak in a normal tone of voice. Release the "push-to-talk switch" to
receive.