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Operation
Before you use your CB, you should know
how to use it effectively and courteously.
"Operational Hints" on Page 10 contains in-
formation that will help you get more enjoy-
ment from your CB.
RX and TX Indicators
VOLUME
MIC Jack
SQUELCH
RECEIVING
TRANSMISSIONS AND
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
1. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise.
2. Turn on the CB by turning VOLUME
clockwise until it clicks. The channel dis-
play lights and the channel number
appears.
3. Set
OUT CH9 CH19
or
on the base to select
the desired channel (other than an
emergency channel). The green RX
indicator lights when the CB is receiving
transmissions.
4. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening
level.
5. To cut out background noise between
transmissions, wait until there is no sig-
nal, then slowly turn SQUELCH clock-
wise until the background noise stops
and the RX indicator turns off.
6. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME coun-
TRANSMITTING
Note: We recommend you try receiving be-
fore you transmit.
1. Follow Steps 1–5 in "Receiving Trans-
2. To transmit, press PUSH TO TALK on
PUSH TO TALK
to
, press
OUT
3. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME coun-
SELECTING AN
EMERGENCY CHANNEL
Important: Channel 9 and channel 19 are
reserved for motorist assistance and for re-
porting emergency information about acci-
dents, hazardous road conditions, and so on.
Always give emergency messages priority.
Operation
Note: To receive very weak signals, turn
SQUELCH counterclockwise. You hear
noise between transmissions, but you
also hear weak transmissions.
terclockwise until you hear it click. The
channel display turns off.
missions and Adjusting Squelch".
the microphone. The red TX indicator
lights. Hold the microphone 2–3 inches
from your mouth and speak in a normal
tone of voice.
terclockwise until you hear it click. The
channel display turns off.
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