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- Page 1 21-410.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM Cat. No. 21-410 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TRC-510 Voice-Activated 49 MHz FM Audionic Five-Channel Transceiver...
- Page 2 The TRC-510 is also practical on the job. Use it when taking an inventory in a warehouse, keeping track of your staff in a large building, or talking to your crew on a construction site.
- Page 3 Five Frequencies — let you change channels so you can either communicate with up to five separate sta- tions or to eliminate interference. Belt Clip — lets you attach the TRC-510 securely to your belt or pocket for hands-free carrying. Dual-Conversion Superheterodyne Circuitry —...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
21-410.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM CONTENTS Preparation .............. 5 Installing the Battery........... 5 Attaching the Belt Clip........6 Connecting the Earphone/Microphone....7 Listening Safely .......... 8 Traffic Safety ..........9 Operation ............... 10 Care and Maintenance .......... 14 FCC Notice............16 Specifications ............ -
Page 5: Preparation
21-410.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING THE BATTERY Your TRC-510 transceiver uses a standard 9-volt bat- tery. For the longest life, we recommend an alkaline battery such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553. Follow these steps to install or replace the battery. -
Page 6: Attaching The Belt Clip
21-410.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM 4. Replace the cover. Replace the battery when your transceiver sounds weak or other transceivers do not receive your trans- missions when they are set to the same frequency you are using. ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP To install the clip, simply slide it up into the slot on the back of the transceiver until it locks into place. -
Page 7: Connecting The Earphone/Microphone
21-410.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM CONNECTING THE EARPHONE/MICROPHONE Select the rubber tip (four are supplied) that most com- fortably fits your ear and push it onto the earphone/mi- crophone. (illus) Then insert the two prongs on the TRC-510’s cord into the earphone/microphone. (illus) -
Page 8: Listening Safely
21-410.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM Caution: The prongs are different sizes and fit the ear- phone/microphone only one way. If you cannot easily insert the prongs, turn the cord over and try again. Do not force the connection. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone. -
Page 9: Traffic Safety
21-410.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM Traffic Safety Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor ve- hicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic haz- ard and is illegal in some areas. Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard. -
Page 10: Operation
21-410.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM OPERATION You can communicate with other transceivers that op- erate on these frequencies: TRC-510 Frequency Channel (MHz) 49.830 49.845 49.860 49.875 49.890 Follow these steps to use the transceiver. 1. Turn the channel selector to the desired channel. - Page 11 21-410.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM Note: If using another TRC-510, simply set the channel selector on both to the same channel. If using another transceiver, set it to the same fre- quency as the TRC-510’s corresponding chan- nel.
- Page 12 21-410.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM • HIGH — for a low-noise area This setting means the transceiver will begin transmitting when it detects any voice or back- ground noise. With this setting, you can speak in a softer tone of voice to make the transceiver transmit.
- Page 13 Notes: • The indicator lights green when your TX/BUSY TRC-510 receives a sound, and lights red when it transmits a sound. (illus) • The TRC-510 cannot receive while you transmit. To avoid interrupting a reception, wait for the other person to stop talking before you start.
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Page 14: Care And Maintenance
21-410.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack TRC-510 Voice-Activated 49 MHz FM Audionic Five-Channel Transceiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. - Page 15 21-410.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM Keep the transceiver away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Wipe the transceiver with a damp cloth to keep it looking new. Do not CLEANER use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol- vents, or strong detergents to clean the transceiver.
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Page 16: Fcc Notice
Try to eliminate the interference by: • Moving your transceiver away from the receiver. • Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC re- quires that you stop using your transceiver. -
Page 17: Specifications
21-410.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequencies: Channel A ..........49.830 MHz Channel B ..........49.845 MHz Channel C..........49.860 MHz Channel D..........49.875 MHz Channel E ..........49.890 MHz Input Voltage............. 9 VDC Current Drain ......(Stand By) 30 mA MAX (Receive) 40 mA MAX (Transmit) 60 mA MAX ×... - Page 18 21-410.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM Spurious and Image Rejection ....20 dB MIN Spurious and Harmonic Emissions ..20 dB MIN FM Hum and Noise........... 30 dB MIN Audio Distortion ...........10% MAX Frequency Tolerance (0 ° C to 40 ° C) ..(±)2 kHz MAX Specifications are typical;...
- Page 19 21-410.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:36 PM NOTES...
- Page 20 Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.