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Mini Mobile CB Radio
Thank you for purchasing your Mini Mobile CB Radio from RadioShack.
Please read this user's guide before installing, setting up and using your new
product.
What's Included
CB Radio
Microphone
Holder
Mounting Bracket
5mm Machine Screw (2)
3mm Machine Screw (2)
5mm Self-tapping Screw (2)
3mm Self-tapping Screw (2)
Spring Washer (2 big + 4 small)
Plain Washer (2 big + 4 small)
Nut (2 big + 2 small)
Mounting Knob (2)
Rubber Washer (2)
User's Guide
21-1703 A
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- Page 1 21-1703 A Mini Mobile CB Radio Thank you for purchasing your Mini Mobile CB Radio from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product. What’s Included CB Radio 3mm Self-tapping Screw (2) Microphone...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ontents Product Features................. 3 Setup..................4 Attaching the Microphone Holder.............4 Mounting the Transceiver..............5 Connecting an Antenna..............6 Connecting the Microphone ..............7 Connecting an External Speaker ............7 Using Vehicle Battery Power..............8 Using the Transceiver ................8 Operation..................9 Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting Squelch......9 Transmitting..................9 Selecting the Emergency Channel ...........9 Operational Hints ................ -
Page 3: Product Features
Product Features Product Features Push to Talk (PTT) Microphone Channel Display Shows the current channel. CHANNEL Rotate to select frequency. VOLUME OUT CH9 CH19 Rotate to increase or Switch to move between standard decrease the speaker frequencies and emergency channels. volume. -
Page 4: Setup
Setup Setup Attaching the Microphone Holder You can attach the microphone holder to either side of the transceiver or to another location in your vehicle. To attach the holder to either side of the transceiver, secure the holder to the side using the supplied 3mm self-tapping screws, and spring washers. -
Page 5: Mounting The Transceiver
Setup Mounting the Transceiver Cautions: • If you use this CB in a vehicle, mount it securely to avoid damage to the CB or vehicle, or injury to anyone in the vehicle during sudden starts or stops. • Do not mount the CB where it could damage or interfere with the operation of any passive restraint safety device (an airbag or seat belt). -
Page 6: Connecting An Antenna
Setup Connecting an Antenna There are many different types of CB radio antennas for mobile CBs. Each type has its own benefits, so choose the one that best meets your needs. Note: If you are using this CB as a base station, see “Using the Transceiver” on p.8. Once you choose an antenna, follow its mounting instructions. -
Page 7: Connecting The Microphone
Setup Connecting the Microphone 1. Press the tab on the side of the supplied microphone’s plug and insert the plug into the MIC jack on the front of the transceiver. Be sure the tab is aligned with the jack’s notch. Notch 2. -
Page 8: Using Vehicle Battery Power
Setup Using Vehicle Battery Power To connect the transceiver to the vehicle battery power: 1. Connect the red wire (with the inline fuse holder) on the back of the transceiver to a point in your vehicle’s fuse block that has power only when the ignition is in the ACC (accessory) or ON position. -
Page 9: Operation
Operation Operation Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting SQUELCH 1. Rotate SQUELCH fully counterclockwise. 2. Rotate VOLUME clockwise until it clicks to turn on the transceiver. The turn on the transceiver. The channel display lights and the channel appears, and the RX indicator lights. 3. -
Page 10: Operational Hints
Operation Operational Hints Common Uses for CB Radios • Warn of traffic tie-ups ahead. • Help truck drivers and delivery personnel learn road and traffic conditions and get assistance in locating destinations. • Provide fast help in the event of emergency or breakdown. •... -
Page 11: Maximum Range
Operation This table lists codes adopted by the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers (APCO) Code Meaning Code Meaning 10-1 Your signal is bad. 10-17 En route. 10-2 Your signal is good. 10-18 Urgent. 10-3 Stop transmitting. 10-19 Contact ___. 10-4 Message was received and 10-20 What is your location? -
Page 12: Additional Information
Additional Information Troubleshooting If your CB is not working as it should, follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Symptom Check/Try CB has trouble receiving. Turn the transceiver power on. -
Page 13: Care And Service
Additional Information • Make all CB power and antenna wires as short as possible. • Route the power wires away from the antenna wires. • Be sure that the chassis ground connection is secure. • Replace old ignition wires with new, high-voltage, noise suppression wires. •... - Page 14 Additional Information Specifications Receiver Frequency coverage ....all 40 CB channels (class D) 26.965 - 27.405 MHz Sensitivity for 10 dB S/N ................0.6 μV Tight squelch limit ................350 - 2820 μV Overall audio fidelity for 450 - 2500 Hz ............-6 dB Maximum audio output power ..............
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Page 15: Rf Emissions Information
Additional Information RF Emissions WARNING! The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to ensure safe operation. Please adhere to the following: Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of these guidelines. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 12/99 www.radioshack.com Protect the environment by recycling used electronics. Go to www.ecyclingcentral.com to find a recycling location near you. 21-1703 A ©2008. RadioShack Corporation. P/N: AO0309AAA1 All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com 06A08 are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.