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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your CB is not working as it should,
refer to the following charts to see if
you can eliminate the problem. If you
cannot, take the CB to your local
Radio Shack store. DO NOT attempt
repairs or adjustments yourself.
Symptom: Trouble with reception
Symptom: Trouble with transmis-
sion
Symptom: CB does not work at all
Check
Solution
Insufficient vol-
ume?
Adjust VOLUME
as needed.
Too much
squelch?
Adjust SQUELCH
as needed.
CB not on oper-
ating channel?
Switch to active
channel.
Microphone
connected?
Connect micro-
phone.
Antenna con-
nections?
Secure connec-
tions.
RF gain too
low?
Adjust RF GAIN
as needed.
Channel 9
locked?
Press CH9 again.
Check
Solution
Transmission
cable con-
nected to
antenna?
Secure antenna
connector.
Antenna not
fully extended?
Extend to full
length.
Connectors cor-
roded?
Clean and
tighten.
Talk button not
fully pressed?
Press com-
pletely. Hold
down button
while speaking.
Microphone
connector
loose?
Firmly press in
jack.
Check
Solution
Power con-
nected incor-
rectly?
Secure connec-
tions to a live
source.
Fuse in the DC
power lead
needs replac-
ing?
Replace with
identical fuse.
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