User Manual

CONTENTS
Installation…………………………………………………………………..
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Before You Begin……………………………………………………… 4
Attaching the Microphone Holder……………………………………. 4
Mounting the CB……………………………………………………….. 4
Connecting the Microphone…………………………………………... 5
Connecting an Antenna……………………………………………….. 6
Connecting Vehicle BatteryPower…………………………………… 7
Connecting an External Speaker…………………………………….. 7
Using the CB as a Base Station……………………………………… 7
Operation…………………………………………………………………….
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Receiving Transmissions and Setting Squelch……………………. 9
Transmitting……………………………………………………………. 11
Listening to the Weather Band………………………………………. 11
Using Weather Alert/SAME………………………………………. 11
Common Uses for a CB……………………………………………….. 12
Business Uses……………………………………………………... 12
Personal Uses……………………………………………………... 13
Transmission Courtesy………………………………………………... 13
Maximum Range……………………………………………………….. 13
Reducing Noise………………………………………………………… 13
Using Common 10-Codes………………………………………………..
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Weather Channel Frequencies………………………………………. 16
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………
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Care and Maintenance…………………………………………………….
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Replacing the Fuse……………………………………………………. 19
The FCC Wants You to Know………………………………………… 19
Specifications……………………………………………………………….
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Your CB’s display is protected during
shipment by a piece of clear film. Care-
fully peel off this film before using your
radio for the first time.
ATTACHING THE
MICROPHONE HOLDER
Your can connect the microphone holder
To either side of the CB or to another lo-
cation in your vehicle. To attach the
holder to either side of the CB,horizon-
tally or vertically,secure it using the sup-
plied machine screws and lock washers.
To attach the holder to another location
In the vehicle ,such as the dashboard,
follow these steps.
1.Using the holder as a template,
Mark the positions for the mounting
2.At each marked position,drill a hole
slighjtly smaller the supplied.
mounting screws.
Caution: Be careful not to drill into
anything behind the mounting sur-
face.
3.Attach the holder at the mounting
location using the supplied machine
screws and lock washers.
MOUNTING THE CB
The most common mounting location for
This CB is under a vehicle’s dashboard.
However,if you use the TRC-520 as a
base station,you can place it on a desk,
shelf.or table(see”Using the CB as a
Base Station on Page 7).
If you are mounting the CB in a vehicle
choose a location where:
• You can easily reach the CB.
• wires and cables are clear of the
vehicle’s pedals or other moving
parts.
• the CB is not directly in front of
heat ing vents.
• all wires and cables can reach their
connection points.
Warning: if you use the CB in a vehicle,
mount it securely to avoid damage to the
CB or venicle or injury to anyoune in the
Vehicle during sudden starts or stops.
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