Page 2 - FEATURES
2 FEATURES © 1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Your RadioShack TRC-442 Full-Power 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio isa high performing, water resistant CBwhich can be used almost anywhere.The CB is perfect for recreational,bu...
Page 3 - FCC INFORMATION
3 FCC INFORMATION The Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) does not require you tohave a license to operate this CB ra-dio. However, you must know Part 95of FCC Rules . It explains the proper operation of a Class D citizen’s bandtransceiver. We have provided a copyof these regulations with your ...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................ 5 Attaching the Microphone Holder .................................................................... 5Mounting the TRC-442 .............................................
Page 5 - INSTALLATION
5 INSTALLATION ATTACHING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER You can connect the microphone hold-er to the right side of the transceiver orto another location in your vehicle. To attach the holder to the transceiver,secure it with the supplied mountingscrews and lockwashers. To attach the holder to another loca-t...
Page 7 - Selecting an Antenna
7 CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE 1. Align the notch on the microphone cable’s plug with the ridge in the MIC jack, then insert the plug into the jack. 2. Tighten the microphone cable’s outer ring by turning it clockwise. 3. Slide the microphone onto the mi- crophone holder. 4. To disconnect the microphon...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION Before you use your CB radio, youshould know how to use it effectivelyand courteously. “CB Operation Tips”on Page 12 contains information thatwill help you get more enjoyment fromyour CB radio. TURNING ON THE CB AND RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS 1. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclock- wise. 2. To...
Page 11 - TRANSMITTING
11 TRANSMITTING Note: We recommend you try receiv-ing before you transmit. 1. Follow Steps 1–5 in “Turning On the CB and Receiving Transmis-sions” on Page 10. 2. Hold down PUSH TO TALK and speak into the microphone in anormal voice from about 2–3inches away. The orange TX indi- cator lights. Note: D...
Page 12 - CB OPERATION TIPS; Business Uses; CB COURTESY
12 CB OPERATION TIPS Like most activities, CB radio has itscustoms and courtesies. The followingtips will help you get the most enjoy-ment from your CB. COMMON USES FOR A CB RADIO Business Uses • Truck drivers and delivery person- nel can learn road and traffic con-ditions and get assistance inlocat...
Page 13 - USING COMMON 10-CODES
13 USING COMMON 10-CODES Citizen’s band operators have largely adopted the 10-codes for standard questionsand answers. These codes permit faster communication and better intelligibility innoisy areas. This table lists codes adopted by the Associated Public-Safety Commu-nications Officers (APCO). Cod...
Page 14 - MAXIMUM RANGE
14 MAXIMUM RANGE The maximum range and quality of CBradio transmissions vary dependingon these conditions: • The type and quality of antenna used • The height of the antenna’s mounting location — the higherthe antenna, the better the sig-nal’s range • The surrounding terrain — moun- tains and tall b...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING
15 TROUBLESHOOTING If your CB is not working as it should, follow these suggestions to see if you caneliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local RadioShack store forassistance. Symptom: Check That: Trouble with reception • The CB is turned on. • VOLUME is turned up. • SQUELCH is ...
Page 16 - REDUCING NOISE
16 REDUCING NOISE Because your CB is exceptionally qui-et, any noise you hear through the CBis probably from an external source inyour vehicle such as the alternator, an-other radio, or spark plugs. The transceiver uses an ANL (Auto-matic Noise Limiter) circuit to reducenoise. However, if possible, ...
Page 17 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TRC-442 Full-Power 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is an exampleof superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you carefor your CB so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids mightconta...
Page 18 - REPLACING THE FUSE
18 REPLACING THE FUSE The TRC-442’s 2-amp in-line fusehelps protect your CB from powersurges and short circuits. If the CB los-es power because the fuse has burnedout, replace it using a 2-amp, slow-blow glass fuse, such as Cat. No. 270-1023. Caution: Make sure you replace thefuse only with another ...
Page 19 - SPECIFICATIONS
19 SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Coverage ................All 40 CB Channels (Class D) 26.965–27.405 MHzSensitivity for 10dB S/N ...................................... 0.5 mV or better for 10 dB S+N/NAdjacent Channel Rejection .........................................................–40db (at 10...
