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Five Frequencies — let you change channels so you
can either communicate with up to five separate sta-
tions or to eliminate interference.

Belt Clip — lets you attach the TRC-510 securely to
your belt or pocket for hands-free carrying.

Dual-Conversion Superheterodyne Circuitry —
provides clean, clear reception.

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Summary of Contents for TRC-510

Page 1: ...Cat No 21 410 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TRC 510 Voice Activated 49 MHz FM Audionic Five Channel Transceiver 21 410 fm Page 1 Thursday August 5 1999 3 36 PM...

Page 2: ...lso practical on the job Use it when taking an inventory in a warehouse keeping track of your staff in a large building or talking to your crew on a construction site The TRC 510 s uses are practical...

Page 3: ...h up to five separate sta tions or to eliminate interference Belt Clip lets you attach the TRC 510 securely to your belt or pocket for hands free carrying Dual Conversion Superheterodyne Circuitry pro...

Page 4: ...ng the Battery 5 Attaching the Belt Clip 6 Connecting the Earphone Microphone 7 Listening Safely 8 Traffic Safety 9 Operation 10 Care and Maintenance 14 FCC Notice 16 Specifications 17 21 410 fm Page...

Page 5: ...install or replace the battery illus 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by slid ing it in the direction of the arrow 2 If necessary remove the old battery and dispose of it properly 3 Snap a fres...

Page 6: ...issions when they are set to the same frequency you are using ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP To install the clip simply slide it up into the slot on the back of the transceiver until it locks into place illu...

Page 7: ...rubber tip four are supplied that most com fortably fits your ear and push it onto the earphone mi crophone illus Then insert the two prongs on the TRC 510 s cord into the earphone microphone illus 2...

Page 8: ...arphone Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high v...

Page 9: ...iding a bicycle This can create a traffic haz ard and is illegal in some areas Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they s...

Page 10: ...that op erate on these frequencies Follow these steps to use the transceiver 1 Turn the channel selector to the desired channel illus TRC 510 Channel Frequency MHz A B C D E 49 830 49 845 49 860 49 87...

Page 11: ...to either PTT for manual push to talk operation or VOX for voice actuated hands free operation illus If you set OFF PTT VOX to PTT you can simply press PUSH TO TALK to transmit and release PUSH TO TA...

Page 12: ...moderate noise area This setting prevents moderate noises from keeping the transceiver in the transmit mode With this setting you can speak in a normal tone of voice to make the transceiver transmit...

Page 13: ...t OFF PTT VOX to OFF to turn off the trans ceiver Notes The TX BUSY indicator lights green when your TRC 510 receives a sound and lights red when it transmits a sound illus The TRC 510 cannot receive...

Page 14: ...sceiver dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Handle the transceiver gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cuit boa...

Page 15: ...r Use only a fresh 9 volt battery Al ways dispose of an old battery promptly and properly Modifying or tampering with your transceiver s internal components can cause a malfunction and might inval ida...

Page 16: ...e turn off your transceiver If the interference goes away your transceiver is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by Moving your transceiver away from the receiver Contacting your local Radio...

Page 17: ...Input Voltage 9 VDC Current Drain Stand By 30 mA MAX Receive 40 mA MAX Transmit 60 mA MAX Dimensions HWD 25 8 57 16 17 16 Inches 66 2 140 30 5 mm Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 1 mV MAX Squelch Threshold...

Page 18: ...20 dB MIN FM Hum and Noise 30 dB MIN Audio Distortion 10 MAX Frequency Tolerance 0 C to 40 C 2 kHz MAX Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and i...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES 21 410 fm Page 19 Thursday August 5 1999 3 36 PM...

Page 20: ...store Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIE...