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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 the CB to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
Symptom
Reception difficulties
Transmission difficulties
No channel selection or
only Channel 9 or 19
can be selected.
No operation at all.
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is turned on.
OFF/VOLUME
is set to CB
CB/WX/PA
is at a sufficient listening level.
OFF/VOLUME
is set to the correct level.
RF GAIN
The microphone is securely plugged into MIC.
The antenna cable is securely plugged into ANTENNA
on the rear of the radio and attached securely to the
antenna at the other end.
The CB is turned on.
is at a sufficient listening level.
OFF/VOLUME
The microphone is securely plugged into MIC.
All connectors (microphone, antenna, speakers) are
tight and secure.
When transmitting, you are fully pressing the micro-
phone talk button.
The antenna is properly mounted and not obstructed or
grounded.
is set to CB
CB/WX/PA
is set to NOR
CH9/NOR/CH-19
The power supply and in-line fuse are functioning
("Replacing the Fuses" on Page 20)
Check That: