RadioShack 21-1599 - Manuals

5 INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER Using a Phillips screwdriver and thesupplied small screws and smallmetal washers, attach the suppliedmicrophone holder horizontally orvertically to either side of the CB. CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE 1. Insert the microphone’s plug into the microphone jack ...

6 • If you use the TRC-499 in a vehicle, mount it securely toavoid damage to the CB or vehi-cle during sudden starts orstops. Follow these steps to mount the CBusing the supplied hardware. 1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions forthe screw holes. 2. In each marked location,...

7 Connecting an Antenna Once you choose an antenna, followthe mounting instructions suppliedwith it. Then route the antenna cableto the CB and connect the cable tothe ANTENNA jack on the back of the CB. Cautions: • Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts. • Do not run the cable next to...

9 OPERATION Before you start using your CB, youshould know how to use it effectivelyand courteously. “CB OperationTips” contains information that willhelp you use and enjoy your CB. RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS AND ADJUSTING SQUELCH Caution: Do not attempt to use yourCB without first connecting an anten-...

10 1. Follow Steps 1-5 under “Receiv- ing Transmissions and AdjustingSquelch.” 2. Hold the microphone 2 or 3 inches from your mouth. Thenpress and hold down the micro-phone talk button and speak intothe microphone in a normalvoice. The TX indicator turns on. Note: Do not speak too loudlywhen transmi...

11 assurance it is to be able toradio for assistance! • Camping, fishing, and other sports are more fun with a CB.Locate a buddy or find out“what’s cooking” back at camp. CB Courtesy • Wait for a pause in someone else’s transmission before youask for a break. • If you do not receive an answer to you...

12 Using Common 10-Codes Citizen’s band operators have largelyadopted the 10-codes for standardquestions and answers. Thesecodes permit faster communicationand better intelligibility in noisy ar-eas. This table lists the codes adopted bythe Associated Public Safety Com-munications Officers (APCO). C...

13 TROUBLESHOOTING If your CB is not working as it should, follow the suggestions below to see if youcan eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local Radio Shackstore for assistance. Symptom Check That: Trouble with reception • The CB is turned on. • VOLUME is turned up. • SQUELCH...

14 REDUCING NOISE The Automatic Noise Limiting (ANL)circuit helps keep background noiseto a minimum. However, strongsources of electrical noise (such asyour vehicle’s ignition, another radio,or spark plugs) might be more thanthe circuit can compensate for. If you operate the TRC-499 with a ve-hicle’...

15 MAINTENANCE Your TRC-499 40-Channel 2-Way CB Radio is an example of superior designand craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CB soyou can enjoy it for years. Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquidsmight contain minerals that can corrode the...

16 REPLACING THE FUSE The TRC-499’s 2-amp fuse helpsprotect your CB from power surgesand short circuits. If the fuse is blown,replace it with a 2-amp, fast-actingglass fuse (Cat. No. 270-1007). Follow these steps to replace thefuse. 1. Make sure the power source and CB are both turned off. 2. To ope...

17 SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Coverage ............................................ All 40 CB Channels (Class D) 26.965 to 27.405 MHz Sensitivity ..................................................... 0.7 µ V or better for 10 dB (S+N)/N Adjacent Channel Rejection .................................

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RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 3A5 Printed in Thailand RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur-chase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this p...