RadioShack TRC-511 - Manual

5 Installation ˆ Installation MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER You can mount the microphone holder on ei-ther side of the CB or at another locationnear your receiver. Warning: Do not mount the CB microphoneholder where it could damage or interferewith the operation of any passive restraintsafety devic...

6 Installation Warning: If you use the CB in a vehicle,mount it securely to avoid damage to the CBor vehicle or injury to passengers. Follow these steps to mount the CB usingthe supplied hardware. 1. Using the mounting bracket as a tem- plate, mark the positions for the screwholes on the mounting su...

9 Operation ˆ Operation Before you use your CB, you should knowhow to use it effectively and courteously.“Operational Hints” on Page 10 contains in-formation that will help you get more enjoy-ment from your CB. RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS AND ADJUSTING SQUELCH 1. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise. 2. ...

10 Operational Hints To select an emergency channel (channel 9or 19), set OUT CH9 CH19 to CH9 or CH19 . The selected channel number flashes. To switch back to a non-emergency channel,set OUT CH9 CH19 to OUT . The previously se- lected channel number appears. ˆ Operational Hints Like most activities,...

11 Operational Hints This table lists codes adopted by the Associ-ated Public Safety Communications Officers(APCO). Note: Although this table lists the 10-codes’meanings in the form of a statement, theycan also be phrased as questions (10-6: Areyou busy?, 10-20: What is your location?). MAXIMUM RANG...

12 Operational Hints Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range isgenerally line-of-sight. REDUCING NOISE Note: Operation instructions are for satisfy-ing FCC RF exposure requirements. Because your CB is exceptionally quiet, anynoise you hear is probably from an externalsource in your vehicle such as ...

13 Troubleshooting ˆ Troubleshooting If your CB is not working as it should, follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate theproblem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Symptom Solutions CB has trouble receiving. Rotate VOLUME clockwise so power is on. ...

14 Care and Maintenance ˆ Care and Maintenance To enjoy your RadioShack 40-Channel Mini-Mobile CB Radio for a long time: • Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the CB only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the CB gently and carefully. Do not drop it. •...

15 Specifications ˆ Specifications Receiver Frequency Coverage ........................................................... All 40 channels (class D) 26.965–27.405 MHzSensitivity ...................................................................................................... 0.5 uV or better fo...