RadioShack TRC-519 - Manual

Page 2 - FEATURES

2 FEATURES Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-ChannelMobile CB Radio provides two-waycommunications on the citizen’s radioband and also lets you tune to local andnational weather service broadcasts.This CB is perfect for recreational, busi-ness, or emergency use. You can callother people who have CBs at hom...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

3 CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................... 4 Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 4Attaching the Microphone Holder ...................

Page 4 - INSTALLATION; BEFORE YOU BEGIN

4 INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Your CB’s display is protected duringshipment by a piece of clear film. Care-fully peel off this film before using yourradio for the first time. ATTACHING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER You can connect the microphone holderto either side of the CB or to another lo-cation in yo...

Page 9 - OPERATION

9 OPERATION Before you use your CB, you shouldknow how to use it effectively and cour-teously. “Common Uses for a CB” onPage 12 contains information that willhelp you get more enjoyment from yourCB. Caution: Do not attempt to use your CBwithout first connecting it to an antenna. RECEIVING TRANSMISSI...

Page 10 - TRANSMITTING

10 8. Turn RF GAIN counterclockwise to decrease the incoming signalstrength and prevent overloading.Or, turn it clockwise to receive the maximum possible signal . 9. Rotate CHANNEL to select a chan- nel. 10. Adjust VOLUME to a comfor table lis- tening level. 11. To improve communication quality, pre...

Page 11 - Using Weather Alert/SAME

11 To select a weather broadcast, set CB/ WX to WX , and turn CHANNEL to select one of the frequencies. Set CB/WX to CB to return to normal CB operation. Note: The microphone’s talk buttondoes not work when CB/WX is set to WX . Using Weather Alert/SAME When CB/WX is set to CB and the CB is on, it au...

Page 12 - COMMON USES FOR A CB; Business Uses

12 Notes: • Because of atmospheric conditions, you might encounter times when thesignal your radio receives does notcontain information relevant to theemergency level of the alert. This isnormal. • The radio will sound an alert regard- less of the channel setting. • The CB will not sound an alert wh...

Page 15 - USING COMMON 10-CODES

15 USING COMMON 10-CODES Citizen’s Band operators have largelyadopted the 10-codes for standardquestions and answers. These codespermit faster communication and betterintelligibility in noisy areas. While not allcodes are listed, most of the more popu-lar ones follow: Note: Although this table lists...

Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING

17 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your CB, but if you do, the followingsuggestions 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 pro...

Page 18 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is an example of superiordesign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CBso you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might con-tain minera...

Page 19 - REPLACING THE FUSE

19 REPLACING THE FUSE The TRC-519’s 2-amp in-line fuse helpsprotect your CB from power surges andshort circuits. When replacement is re-quired, use a 2-amp, fast-acting glassfuse, available at your local RadioShackstore. Follow these steps to replace the fuse. 1. Make sure the vehicle and CB are bot...

Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS

20 SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Response (1 kHz, 0 dB Reference) Lower, at 450 Hz ..................................................................................................... –3 dBUpper, at 2500 Hz ...........................................................................................

Page 21 - NOTES

21 NOTES 21-1709.fm Page 21 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM