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- Page 1 21-1588.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM Cat. No. 21-1588 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TRC-401 Portable Emergency CB Radio...
- Page 2 Impact-Resistant Storage Case — stores everything you need to power the CB from your vehicle. Note: The TRC-401 comes with a telescoping antenna on a magnet- mount base that you can attach di- rectly to the CB for use when your ve- hicle is not moving.
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Page 3: Fcc Information
21-1588.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM FCC INFORMATION The Federal Communications Com- mission (FCC) does not require you to have a license to operate this CB. However, the FCC does require you to read and know Part 95 of FCC Rules . -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
21-1588.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Attaching the Antenna ... 5 Connecting Power ... 6 Operation ... 7 CB Operation Tips ... 8 CB Courtesy ... 8 Maximum Range ... 8 Using Common 10-Codes ... 9 Common Uses for a CB Radio ... -
Page 5: Preparation
21-1588.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM PREPARATION ATTACHING THE ANTENNA The supplied magnet-mount antenna is designed for use only in emergen- cy or low speed, short-driving situa- tions. If you want to use the CB while driving your vehicle at highway speeds, on long-distance trips, or during periods of high, gusty winds or heavy turbulence, you need an op-... -
Page 6: Connecting Power
21-1588.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM To remove the antenna from your ve- hicle, grasp the base and then firmly “peel” it up and off the vehicle’s sur- face. Caution: Never slide the antenna’s magnetic base across your vehicle’s painted surface. -
Page 7: Operation
21-1588.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM OPERATION Before you start using your CB, we recommend you read “CB Operation Tips” on Page 8 which contains infor- mation that will help you use your CB effectively and courteously. Note: Before you operate the CB, be sure it is connected to power and an antenna. -
Page 8: Cb Operation Tips
21-1588.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM CB OPERATION TIPS Like most activities, CB radio use has its customs and courtesies. Although this CB radio is designed for emer- gency use, it does work on all 40 CB channels and can be used for more than just emergencies. -
Page 9: Using Common 10-Codes
21-1588.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM USING COMMON 10- CODES Citizen’s band operators have largely adopted the 10-codes for standard questions and answers. Their use permits faster communication and helps prevent misunderstanding in noisy areas. This table lists the codes adopted by the Associated Public Safety Com- munications Officers (APCO). -
Page 10: Common Uses For Acb Radio
21-1588.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM COMMON USES FOR A CB RADIO Business Uses • Truck drivers and delivery per- sonnel can learn road and traffic conditions and get assistance in locating destinations. A CB is also good company on those “long hauls.”... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
21-1588.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM TROUBLESHOOTING With proper care and handling, your CB should give you years of trouble-free ser- vice. However, if your CB is not working properly, follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate the problem. If you still have a problem, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance. -
Page 12: Reducing Noise
21-1588.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM REDUCING NOISE Because your CB is exceptionally quiet, any noise you hear is probably from an external source in your vehi- cle — the ignition, another radio, spark plugs, and so forth. You can determine the source of the noise by turning off the engine and operating the CB with the ignition set... -
Page 13: Care And Maintenance
Modifying or tampering with the TRC-401’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your TRC-401’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your TRC-401 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. -
Page 14: Replacing The Power Cord's Fuse
21-1588.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM REPLACING THE POWER CORD’S FUSE The power cord’s 2-amp fuse helps protect your CB from power surges and short circuits. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a 2-amp, 250-volt, fast-acting fuse (Cat. -
Page 15: Specifications
21-1588.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM SPECIFICATIONS Receiver Frequency Coverage ... 26.965–27.405 MHz (all 40 channels) Sensitivity (Maximum) ... 0.5 V for 10 dB (S+N)/N Adjacent Channel Rejection (EIA-204)... 45 dB Squelch Sensitivity ... 0.25–1 V Audio Output ... 400 Milliwatts (10% THD) Current Drain ... - Page 16 21-1588.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:05 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.