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FEATURES FEATURES You RadioShack TRC-520 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio provides two-way communications on the citizen’s radio band and also lets you tune to local and national weather service broadcests. This CB is perfect for recreational,business , or emergency use.
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION: CAUTION: To comply with the FCC RF Exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20.0 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must transmit with a source-based time-averaging duty factor not exceeding 50%. NOTE: Installation and Operation instructions are for satisfying FCC RF Exposure compliance.
CONTENTS INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation………………………………………………………………….. Before You Begin……………………………………………………… Attaching the Microphone Holder……………………………………. Mounting the CB……………………………………………………….. Connecting the Microphone…………………………………………... Connecting an Antenna……………………………………………….. Connecting Vehicle BatteryPower…………………………………… Connecting an External Speaker…………………………………….. Using the CB as a Base Station……………………………………… Operation…………………………………………………………………….
Follow these steps to mount the CB using the supplied hardware. 1.Using the mounting bracket as a template ,mark the positions for the screw holes on the mounting surface. 4.Attach the CB to the mounting bracket using the supplied rubber washers and mounting knobs. To disconnect the microphone from theCB,unscrew the locking nut then pull out the plug. The Cable to the CB and connect the Cable toThe ANT .jack on the back of the CB. Caution: Never pull on the microphone’s cable.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER Follow these steps to connect the cb To vehicle battery power Follow these steps to install the CB as a Base station. You can connect an optional external speaker to the cb.use an 8-ohm speaker with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm)plug. Insert the speaker’s plug into the CB’s EXT. SP.jack.Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of suitable speakers. USING THE CB AS A BASE STATION 1.
OPERATION 4.Turn RF GAIN fully clockwise. Before you use your CB,you should Know how to use it effectively and cour-Teously.”Common Uses for a CB”onPage 12 contains information that will help you get more enjoyment from your CB. Caution: Do not attampt to use your 5. Turn on the CB by turning OFF/VO -LUME clockwise.The display lights and the channel apperas. CBwithout first connecting it to an antenna.
radio sounds an alert tone and the redio’s SAME ALT indicator lights according to The emergency level encoded in the signal To select a weather broscast,WX/CB/ Compass to WX,and turn CHANNEL to select one of the frequencies. TRANSMITTING Note: We recommend you try receiving Transmiccions before you transmit. set WX/CB/Compass to CB to return to normal CB operation. 1. To transmit,press the talk button on the microphone.
Personal Uses • Keep in touch with home while driving to work ,to the store,or to a social activity.let your family know you are tied up in traffice or that you will stop by the store on the way home. •If you are a two-car(or more)family, CBs are great for communicating With family members while they are In their cars.
USING COMMON 10 –CODES Citizen’s Bend operator have Largely adopted the 10-codes For standardquestions and answer. These codes permit faster communication and better intelligibility in noisy areas.While not all codes are listed,most of the more popular ones follow : Code 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 10-12 10-13 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-25 Code 10-26 10-27 10-28 10-32 10-33 10-36 10-37 Meaning Receiving poorly. Receiving well.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE We do not expect you to have any problem with your CB, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Your RadioShack TRC-520 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is an example of superior design and craffsmanship.The following suggestions will help you care for your CB so you can enjoy it for years. Symptom Trouble receiving. Trouble receiving The CB is completely Inoperable Suggestion Make sure POWER is on. Make sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly.
SPECIFICATIONS THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW REPLACING THE FUSE The TRC-520’s 2-amp in line fuse Helps protect your CB form power surgesand short circuits. When replacement is required,use a 2amp, fast-acting glass fuse, available at your local RadioShack store. Follow these steps to replace the fuse. Your CB might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your CB is causing the interference,turn off your CB .If the interference goes away,your CB is causing it.
Cat. No.21-1710 OWNER’S MANUAL Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is Warranted by RadioShank against manufacturing defects in material and workmanShip under normal use for ninety(90)day from the date of purchase from RadioShack company Owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKERS NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, CONTAINED HEREIN.
