RadioShack 21-1703 A - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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? ...

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...

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...

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 ....................................

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