Operation; Turning On The Cb And Receiving Transmissions - Radio Shack TRC-442 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

Before you use your CB radio, you
should know how to use it effectively
and courteously. "CB Operation Tips"
on Page 12 contains information that
will help you get more enjoyment from
your CB radio.
TURNING ON THE CB
AND RECEIVING
TRANSMISSIONS
1. Turn fully counterclock-
SQUELCH
wise.
2. To turn on the CB, turn
clockwise until it clicks and you
hear a hissing sound. The CB dis-
plays the last selected channel.
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3. To tune to a specific channel, ro-
tate
terclockwise
shows the desired channel.
To rapidly move up or down the
channels, turn
slightly to the left or right.
4. Slowly turn
until the hissing sound stops.
Note:
unwanted, partial, or very weak
transmissions,
clockwise to decrease the CB's
sensitivity to these signals. Turn
VOLUME
SQUELCH
want to listen to a weak or distant
station.
5. Adjust
listening level.
6. To turn off the CB, turn
counterclockwise until it clicks.
clockwise or coun-
CHANNEL
until the
CHANNEL
clockwise
SQUELCH
If the CB picks
turn
SQUELCH
counterclockwise if you
to a comfortable
VOLUME
VOLUME
display
only
up