RadioShack TRC521 CB - Manuals

Page 2 - CB RADIO SETUP; CB; WARNING; CONTENTS

2 CB RADIO SETUP Your CB’s display is protected during shipment by a piece of clear film. Carefully peel off this film before using your radio. A TTACH THE M ICROPHONE H OLDER You can attach the microphone holder horizontally or vertically to either side of your CB. To attach the microphone holder s...

Page 4 - CAUTION

4 Dual band antennas provide optimum reception of CB and WX channels. For mobile installations (car, boat), a non-directional antenna provides the best CB reception. Mobile antennas use your vehicle’s metal body as a ground plane. If the CB is installed in a boat, your boat’s steel hull is used as a...

Page 6 - ECEIVING; NOTE

6 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING We recommend you try receiving transmissions before you transmit. R ECEIVING 1. Rotate OFF/VOLUME towards OFF until it clicks to turn off the CB. 2. Slide CB/WX to CB . 3. Rotate SQUELCH fully counterclockwise. 4. Rotate RF GAIN fully clockwise. 5. Rotate OFF/VOLUME cloc...

Page 7 - SING

7 3. To turn off the CB, turn OFF/VOLUME counterclockwise to OFF until it clicks. U SING C OMMON 10-C ODES Citizen’s Band operators have adopted 10-codes for standard questions and answers. These codes permit faster communication and better intelligibility in noisy areas. The more popular codes foll...

Page 8 - TIPS FOR USING YOUR CB; USINESS

8 This table lists the code meanings in the form of a statement. They can also be phrased as questions. For example, “10-6: Are you busy?”, “10-20: What is your location?”. TIPS FOR USING YOUR CB Like most activities, CB radio has its customs and courtesies. The following tips will help you get the ...

Page 9 - AXIMUM

9 • Do not hold down PTT when you are not talking. (This is called dead keying.) • Assist callers with directions, information about road conditions, and any other reasonable requests. M AXIMUM R ANGE Your CB radio’s transmission range is generally line-of-sight. The maximum range and quality of CB ...

Page 10 - To listen to a weather broadcast or alert, slide; Rotate; to select a frequency.

10 LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of seven channels in the US. We have pre-programmed your CB with all seven of these frequencies. To listen to a weather broadcast or a...

Page 12 - ERVICE

12 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your CB, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. If these tips do not solve the problem, do not attempt repairs or adjustments yourself. The CB should be serviced only by a qualified radio technician. If you still have pr...

Page 13 - FCC INFORMATION; • moving your CB away from the receiver

13 FCC INFORMATION The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not require you to have a license to operate this CB. However, the FCC does require that you read and know Part 95 of FCC Rules. These rules apply to the operation of a Class D CB. Warning: Do not open your CB to make any internal a...

Page 14 - SPECIFICATIONS

14 SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Response (1 kHz, 0 dB Reference) Lower, at 450 Hz ................................................................... –3 dB Upper, at 2500 Hz ................................................................. –3 dB Intermediate Frequency First IF ....................

Page 15 - ACCESSORIES

15 Internal Speaker ................................................... 16 Ohm, 5 Watts Dimensions (HWD) ................................. 1 9 / 16 x 5 9 / 16 x 7 5 / 16 inches (40 mm x 142 mm x 185 mm) Weight ......................................................................... 2 lbs (930 g) Sp...

Page 16 - Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

21-1711 UTZZ01368ZZ 01A04Printed in China Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack fran...