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Page 1: ...Cat No 21 1709 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TRC 519 40 Channel Mobile CB Radio with WX Alert and SAME 21 1709 fm Page 1 Monday January 29 2001 10 29 AM...
Page 2: ...y Seven Preprogrammed Weather Channels let you manually select from ten US weather frequencies to stay informed about current weather condi tions as you travel RF Gain Control prevents overload ing du...
Page 3: ...9 Receiving Transmissions and Setting Squelch 9 Transmitting 10 Listening to the Weather Band 10 Using Weather Alert SAME 11 Common Uses for a CB 12 Business Uses 12 Personal Uses 12 Transmission Cour...
Page 4: ...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...
Page 5: ...3 Using a Phillips screwdriver attach the mounting bracket to the mount ing surface with the supplied screws and lock washers 4 Attach the CB to the mounting bracket using the supplied rubber washers...
Page 6: ...rces of electrical noise vertically Once you choose an antenna follow its mounting instructions Then route the cable to the CB and connect the cable to the ANT jack on the back of the CB Cautions Avoi...
Page 7: ...P jack Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of suitable speakers USING THE CB AS A BASE STATION Although this CB is designed mainly for mobile use you can also use it as a base station...
Page 8: ...the antenna mast cable or guy wires can cause electrocution and death Call the power company to remove the antenna DO NOT at tempt to do so yourself 2 Connect the antenna to the ANT jack on the back o...
Page 9: ...rning OFF VOL UME clockwise The display lights and the channel appears Note The CB sounds an alert if it detects a weather alert signal see Using Weather Alert SAME on Page 11 6 Rotate VOLUME clockwis...
Page 10: ...NSMITTING Note We recommend you try receiving transmissions before you transmit 1 To transmit press the talk button on the microphone Hold the micro phone about 2 3 inches from your mouth and speak in...
Page 11: ...oded in the sig nal To stop the alert tones press ALERT TONE OFF or the microphone s talk but ton SAME ALT continues flashing until you switch to WX To reduce the alert tone levels for sub sequent ale...
Page 12: ...nder US Government Department of Commerce COMMON USES FOR A CB Like most activities CB radio has its customs and courtesies The following tips will help you get the most enjoyment from your CB Busines...
Page 13: ...the higher the antenna the better the signal s range the surrounding terrain moun tains and tall buildings limit the range weather conditions the number of nearby CBs operating on the same channel st...
Page 14: ...h voltage noise suppression wires Install noise suppressors on your spark plugs or install new spark plugs that have built in noise sup pressors If problems persist check your alter nator generator an...
Page 15: ...Repeat message 10 10 Transmission com pleted standing by 10 11 Talking to rapidly 10 12 Visitors present 10 13 Advise Weather Road conditions 10 17 Urgent business 10 18 Anything for us 10 19 Nothing...
Page 16: ...programmed with the follow ing United States weather service chan nel FM frequencies Channel Frequency MHz WX1 162 400 WX2 162 425 WX3 162 450 WX4 162 475 WX5 162 500 WX6 162 525 WX7 162 550 21 1709 f...
Page 17: ...ELCH is adjusted properly Be sure RF GAIN is fully clockwise Make sure the CB is set to an operating channel Make sure the microphone is securely connected Press ACE to improve communication quality C...
Page 18: ...or melt plastic parts Keep the CB away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the CB gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the...
Page 19: ...cified here Doing so might damage your TRC 519 4 Push the fuse holder ends together and twist one end clockwise THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your CB might cause TV or radio inter ference even when it is...
Page 20: ...utput Power 4 Watts Maximum Allowed by the FCC Spurious Emission 65 dB or Better Transmit Battery Drain 1270 mA to 1870 mA from No Modulation to 80 Modulation Limit Modulation Frequency Response 1 kHz...
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Page 24: ...efect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a c...