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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If your CB is not working as it should, follow
these suggestions to see if you can eliminate
the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to
your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Symptom
Check/Try
CB has trouble receiving.
Turn transceiver power on.
Microphone connected? Secure connections.
Antenna connected? Secure connections.
Too much squelch? Adjust as needed.
Radio not on operating channel? Switch to an active channel.
Be sure PA/MON/CB is set to CB.
Adjust VOLUME.
Adjust RF GAIN.
CB has trouble transmitting.
Turn transceiver power on.
Antenna connected? Secure connections.
All connections free of corrosion? Clean and tighten.
Microphone connector loose? Firmly press microphone con-
nector into jack.
Be sure PA/MON/CB is set to CB.
Radio not on operating channel? Switch to an active channel.
PUSH TO TALK fully pressed? Press completely.
CB does not work at all.
Power connected? Secure connections.
Microphone connected? Secure connections.
Fuse needs replacing? Replace with identical fuse. See
“Replacing the Fuse” on Page 13.
Cannot select a channel.
Be sure PA/MON/CB is set to CB.
PUSH TO TALK pressed? Release PUSH TO TALK.
PA does not work.
Connect a PA speaker. Secure connections.
Be sure PA/MON/CB is set to PA.
Adjust VOLUME.
Sound is distorted.
Adjust RF GAIN.
Adjust VOLUME.
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