Installing An Antenna; Selecting An Antenna - Radio Shack 21-1599 Owner's Manual

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• If you use the TRC-499 in a
vehicle, mount it securely to
avoid damage to the CB or vehi-
cle during sudden starts or
stops.
Follow these steps to mount the CB
using the supplied hardware.
1. Using the mounting bracket as a
template, mark the positions for
the screw holes.
2. In each marked location, drill a
hole slightly smaller than the
supplied large screws.
Caution: Be careful not to drill
into anything behind the mount-
ing surface.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver,
attach the mounting bracket to
the mounting surface with the
large screws and supplied lock
washers.
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4. Attach the CB to the mounting
bracket using the rubber wash-
ers and mounting knobs.
INSTALLING AN
ANTENNA
Caution: To prevent damage to your
CB, you must connect an antenna to
the CB before you operate it.

Selecting an Antenna

When deciding on a mobile or base-
station antenna and its location, con-
sider these points:
• The location of the antenna
should be as high as possible.
• The antenna and antenna cable
should be as far as possible
from sources of electrical noise
(ignition systems, gauges, etc.).
• The antenna should be vertical
for the best performance.
Your local Radio Shack store sells a
variety of CB antennas for both mo-
bile and base-station use. Choose
the one that best meets your needs.