Radio Shack TRC-488 Bedienungsanleitung

Cat. No. 21-1585AOWNER’S MANUAL40-CHANNEL 2-WAY CB RADIOPlease read before using this equipment.TRC-48821-1585.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9

10OPERATIONSETTING SQUELCHCaution: Do not attempt to use yourCB without first connecting it to an an-tenna.1. Turn VOLUME clockwise until itclicks to

11Your TRC-488 receives the followingfrequencies available to NOAA:162.400 MHz 162.500 MHz162.425 MHz 162.525 MHz162.450 MHz 162.550 MHz162.475 MHzTo

124. If necessary, turn RF.GAIN clock-wise to increase the signal sensi-tivity.To turn off the TRC-488, turn VOLUMEcounterclockwise until you hear it

13CB TIPSLike any other activity, CB radio has itsrules and courtesies. The following tipswill help you get the most enjoymentout of your CB.COMMON US

14USING COMMON 10-CODESCitizen’s band operators have largely adopted the 10-codes for standard questionsand answers. These codes permit faster communi

15TROUBLESHOOTINGIf your CB is not working as it should, follow the suggestions below to try to eliminatethe problem. If the CB is still not working p

16MAXIMUM RANGEThe maximum range and quality of CBtransmissions vary depending on:• The type and quality of antennaused.• The height of the antenna’sm

17MAINTENANCE Your TRC-488 40-Channel 2-Way CB Radio is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care f

18REPLACING THE FUSESThe TRC-488’s red wire 2-amp in-linefuse helps protect your CB from powersurges and short-circuits. If the fusehas blown, replace

19SPECIFICATIONSRECEIVERWeather Frequency Coverage ...162.400 MHz162.425 MHz162.450 MHz162.4

2FEATURES© 1996 Tandy Corporation.All Rights Reserved.Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.Your Radio Shack TRC-488 40-Chan

RADIO SHACKA Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas 7610210A6 Printed in ThailandGENERALPower Requirements ...

3CONTENTSInstallation ... 4Mounting the TRC-4

4INSTALLATIONMOUNTING THE TRC-488If you use the TRC-488 as a base sta-tion, you can mount it on a desk, shelf,or table.The most common mounting locati

54. Attach the CB to the mountingbracket using the supplied rubberwashers and mounting knobs.MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HOLDERWith a Phillips screwdriver

6CONNECTIONSCONNECTING THE MICROPHONE1. Make sure the pins on the micro-phone cable’s plug are alignedwith the holes in the CB’s MICRO-PHONE jack on t

7CONNECTING POWERUsing Vehicle Battery PowerFollow these steps to power the CBfrom your vehicle’s battery.1. Make sure the CB is turned off.2. Disconn

83. Connect the black GROUND wireto the DC power supply’s negative(–) terminal.4. Connect both the red TOSWITCHED ACCESSORY andorange BATT + wires, wi

92. Route the cable between theantenna and the CB.3. Connect the cable to theANTENNA jack on the back of theCB.Caution: Do not run the cable:• Over sh