RadioShack 21-1703 A - Manuals

Page 2 - ontents; Common Uses for CB Radios; SHFLÀFDWLRQV

2 C ontents Product Features ......................................................................... 3 Setup .......................................................................................... 4 Attaching the Microphone Holder.....................................................4Mounting th...

Page 3 - Other Features; Product Features

3 Product Features Other Features Full Legal Power – gives you the greatest available range. Automatic Noise Limiter – reduces impulse-type noises while receiving. External Speaker Jack – provides a connection for an external speaker. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Frequency Synthesizer – provides highly a...

Page 4 - Attaching the Microphone Holder

4 Setup Setup Attaching the Microphone Holder You can attach the microphone holder to either side of the transceiver or to another location in your vehicle. To attach the holder to either side of the transceiver, secure the holder to the side using the supplied 3mm self-tapping screws, and spring wa...

Page 5 - Setup; Mounting the Transceiver

5 Setup Mounting the Transceiver Cautions: • If you use this CB in a vehicle, mount it securely to avoid damage to the CB or vehicle, or injury to anyone in the vehicle during sudden starts or stops. • Do not mount the CB where it could damage or interfere with the operation of any passive restraint...

Page 6 - Connecting an Antenna

6 Setup Connecting an Antenna There are many different types of CB radio antennas for mobile CBs. Each type has its own beneﬁts, so choose the one that best meets your needs. Note: If you are using this CB as a base station, see “Using the Transceiver ” on p.8. Once you choose an antenna, follow its...

Page 7 - Connecting the Microphone; Connecting an External Speaker

7 Setup Connecting the Microphone 1. Press the tab on the side of the supplied microphone’s plug and insert the plug into the MIC jack on the front of the transceiver. Be sure the tab is aligned with the jack’s notch. 2. Slide the microphone onto the microphone holder. To disconnect the microphone f...

Page 8 - Using Vehicle Batter y Power; Using the Transceiver

8 Setup Using Vehicle Batter y Power To connect the transceiver to the vehicle battery power:1. Connect the red wire (with the inline fuse holder) on the back of the transceiver to a point in your vehicle’s fuse block that has power only when the ignition is in the ACC (accessory) or ON position. 2....

Page 9 - Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting SQUELCH; Selecting the Emergency Channel

9 Operation Operation Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting SQUELCH 1. Rotate SQUELCH fully counterclockwise. 2. Rotate VOLUME clockwise until it clicks to turn on the transceiver. The turn on the transceiver. The channel display lights and the channel appears, and the RX indicator lights. 3. Set OU...

Page 10 - Operation; Operational Hints; Transmission Courtesy; Using Common 10-Codes

10 Operation Operational Hints Common Uses for CB Radios • Warn of trafﬁc tie-ups ahead. • Help truck drivers and delivery personnel learn road and trafﬁc conditions and get assistance in locating destinations. • Provide fast help in the event of emergency or breakdown. • Help construction crews coo...

Page 11 - Maximum Range

11 Operation This table lists codes adopted by the Associated Public Safety Communications Ofﬁcers (APCO) Code Meaning 10-1 Your signal is bad. 10-2 Your signal is good. 10-3 Stop transmitting. 10-4 Message was received and understood. 10-5 Relay information to ___. 10-6 I am busy. OR Are you busy? ...

Page 12 - Reducing Noise

12 Additional Information Troubleshooting If your CB is not working as it should, follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Symptom Check/Try CB has trouble receiving. Turn the transceiver power on. See...

Page 13 - Additional Information; Care and Ser vice; Replacing the Fuse

13 Additional Information • Make all CB power and antenna wires as short as possible. • Route the power wires away from the antenna wires. • Be sure that the chassis ground connection is secure. • Replace old ignition wires with new, high-voltage, noise suppression wires. • Install noise suppressors...

Page 14 - Receiver

14 Additional Information Speciﬁcations Receiver Frequency coverage ............... all 40 CB channels (class D) 26.965 - 27.405 MHz Sensitivity for 10 dB S/N ................................................................................ 0.6 μV Tight squelch limit ....................................

Page 16 - Limited Warranty

21-1703 A P/N: AO0309AAA1 06A08 Printed in China ©2008. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. Protect the environment by recycling used electronics. Go to www.ecyclingcentral.com to ﬁnd a recycling location near you....