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Cat. No. 21-409

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment

TRC-509

FM Walkie-Talkie

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Summary of Contents for TRC-509

Page 1: ...Cat No 21 409 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TRC 509 FM Walkie Talkie...

Page 2: ...cal for use on the job Use it when taking inventory in a warehouse keep ing track of your staff in a large building or talking to your crew on a construction site The uses for your walkie talkie are p...

Page 3: ...lt Clip lets you clip the walkie talkie to your belt or pocket so you can keep your hands free Antenna provides clear reception Note To power your TRC 509 you need one 9 volt alkaline battery not supp...

Page 4: ...use an alkaline battery such as RadioShack Cat No 23 553 Caution Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type Follow these steps to install a battery 1 Slide the battery compartm...

Page 5: ...BATTERY LOW indicator lights replace the battery Cautions Always remove an old or weak battery Batter ies can leak chemicals that can destroy elec tronic parts Dispose of old batteries promptly and pr...

Page 6: ...ie talkie comes with a belt clip To install it slide the clip into the slot on the back of the trans ceiver until it locks into place To remove the belt clip lift up on the locking tab and slide the c...

Page 7: ...he antenna for maxi mum range 2 Turn on the walkie talkie by rotating OFF VOL up until you hear a click 3 To transmit press PUSH TO TALK and speak into the microphone MIC Or press CALL to transmit a t...

Page 8: ...8 4 When you finish talking release PUSH TO TALK 5 Adjust OFF VOL for the most comfortable lis tening level 6 To turn off the walkie talkie rotate OFF VOL down until you hear a click Fig 5...

Page 9: ...might contain minerals that can cor rode the electronic circuits Use and store the walkie talkie only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic device...

Page 10: ...p it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the walkie talkie Modifying or tampering with the walkie talkie s inter nal components can cause a malfunct...

Page 11: ...lkie is causing the interference turn off your walkie talkie If the inter ference goes away your walkie talkie is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by Moving your walkie talkie away from th...

Page 12: ...n Standby 15 mA Receive 100 mA max Transmit 40 mA max Dimensions HWD 43 4 25 8 11 10 Inches 120 66 28 mm Weight 5 92 oz 167 8 g Receiver Sensitivity 20 dB S N 0 5 V Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0 5 V...

Page 13: ...FCC max Spurious and Harmonic Emissions 20 dB FM Hum and Noise 40 dB Audio Distortion 10 Frequency Stability 0 C to 40 C 2 kHz Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications ar...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES...

Page 15: ...ENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBIL ITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion o...

Page 16: ...ltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance c...

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