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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your CB is not working as it should, follow the suggestions
below to see if you can eliminate the problem. If the problem
persists, take your CB to a RadioShack store for assistance.
FCC INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not require
you to have a license to operate this CB. However, the FCC does
require that you read and know Part 95 of FCC Rules. These rules
apply to the operation of a Class D CB.
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Your CB might cause TV or radio interference even when it is
operating properly. To determine whether your CB is causing the
interference, turn off your CB. If the interference goes away, your
CB is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your CB away from the receiver
• connecting your CB to an outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help
• If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that
you stop using your CB.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Symptom
Possible Causes
Trouble receiving.
Make sure the CB is turned on.
Make sure
SQUELCH
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.
Check for a good antenna connection.
Trouble transmitting.
Make sure the antenna cable is securely
connected to the radio.
Make sure the antenna is fully extended.
Make sure all connections are secure and
free of corrosion.
Make sure
CB/WX/PA
is set to
CB
.
No channel selection,
or only Channel 9 or
19 can be selected.
Make sure CB/WX/PA
is set to
CB.
Set CH9/NOR/CH19
to
NOR.
The CB is completely
inoperable.
Check the DC cord and in-line fuse.
Replace the fuse. See “Replacing the Fuse”
on Page 14.
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NOTE
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Care
Keep your CB dry; if it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately. Use and
store the CB only in room
temperature environments. If used
in a boat, select a location for the
CB so that it is unlikely to get wet.
Handle the CB carefully; do not
drop it. Keep the CB away from
dust and dirt, and wipe it with a
damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new.
Service and Repair
If your CB is not performing as it
should, take it to a RadioShack
store for assistance. To locate your
nearest RadioShack, use the store
locator feature on RadioShack's
website (www.radioshack.com), or
call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422)
and follow the menu options.
Modifying or tampering with your
CB's internal components can
cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty and void
your FCC authorization to operate
it.
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WARNING
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Do not open your CB to make any
internal adjustments. Any internal
adjustments can be made only by
an authorized service technician.
Unauthorized internal adjustments
and/or modifications can lead to
illegal operation as defined by Part
95 of FCC Rules.
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