Using The Weatheradio - Radio Shack TRC-494 Owner's Manual

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USING THE WEATHERADIO

In the USA, detailed weather infor-
mation is continuously broadcast on
372 government weather stations.
Each station broadcasts on
162.400, — 162.475, or
B
162.550 MHz.
Most weather stations use frequency
, but in locations where there might
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be interference between stations, the
other two frequencies might be used.
Choose the frequency that provides
the best reception at your location.
Follow these steps to receive weath-
er information.
Note: Before you use the weathera-
dio, be sure you connect a power
source and an antenna to the CB.
1. Turn clockwise to turn
VOLUME
on the weatheradio.
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2. Set
WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB
, or
A B
—
A
—
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3. Adjust
listening level.
Notes:
• If reception is poor, try one of the
other two weather station fre-
quencies.
• ,
CH9 CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TO TALK
have no effect on weatheradio
operation.
.
C
to the desired
VOLUME
,
PUSH
, , and
DISPLAY RANGE
to