RadioShack TRC-401 - Manuals

Page 2 - FEATURES

2 FEATURES © 1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Your RadioShack TRC-401 Emer-gency CB Radio is a 40-channel citi-zen’s band radio that is speciallydesigned for emergency situations. Itcontains a CB, an antenna, and apowe...

Page 3 - FCC INFORMATION

3 FCC INFORMATION The Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) does not require youto have a license to operate this CB.However, the FCC does require youto read and know Part 95 of FCC Rules . These rules apply to the oper- ation of a Class D CB. We have pro-vided a copy of these regulationswith you...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

4 CONTENTS Preparation ..................................................................................................... 5 Attaching the Antenna ............................................................................... 5Connecting Power ........................................................

Page 5 - PREPARATION

5 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE ANTENNA The supplied magnet-mount antennais designed for use only in emergen-cy or low speed, short-driving situa-tions. If you want to use the CB whiledriving your vehicle at highwayspeeds, on long-distance trips, orduring periods of high, gusty winds orheavy turbulence,...

Page 6 - CONNECTING POWER

6 To remove the antenna from your ve-hicle, grasp the base and then firmly“peel” it up and off the vehicle’s sur-face. Caution: Never slide the antenna’smagnetic base across your vehicle’spainted surface. Dust and dirt parti-cles might scratch your vehicle’s fin-ish. CONNECTING POWER Follow these st...

Page 7 - OPERATION

7 OPERATION Before you start using your CB, werecommend you read “CB OperationTips” on Page 8 which contains infor-mation that will help you use your CBeffectively and courteously. Note: Before you operate the CB, besure it is connected to power and anantenna. 1. Turn VOLUME clockwise until it click...

Page 8 - CB OPERATION TIPS; CB COURTESY; MAXIMUM RANGE

8 CB OPERATION TIPS Like most activities, CB radio use hasits customs and courtesies. Althoughthis CB radio is designed for emer-gency use, it does work on all 40 CBchannels and can be used for morethan just emergencies. The followingtips will help you get the most benefitand satisfaction from your ...

Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING

11 TROUBLESHOOTING With proper care and handling, your CB should give you years of trouble-free ser-vice. However, if your CB is not working properly, follow these suggestions to seeif you can eliminate the problem. If you still have a problem, take the CB to yourlocal RadioShack store for assistanc...

Page 12 - REDUCING NOISE

12 REDUCING NOISE Because your CB is exceptionallyquiet, any noise you hear is probablyfrom an external source in your vehi-cle — the ignition, another radio, spark plugs, and so forth. You can determine the source of thenoise by turning off the engine andoperating the CB with the ignition setto ACC...

Page 13 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your TRC-401 Emergency CB Radio is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TRC-401 soyou can enjoy it for years. Keep the TRC-401 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-uids might contain minerals that c...

Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS

15 SPECIFICATIONS Receiver Frequency Coverage .............................. 26.965–27.405 MHz (all 40 channels) Sensitivity (Maximum) ................................................ 0.5 µ V for 10 dB (S+N)/N Adjacent Channel Rejection (EIA-204).........................................................