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- Page 1 21-1586.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM Cat. No. 21-1586 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TRC-442 Full-Power 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio...
- Page 2 21-1586.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack TRC-442 Power 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is a high performing, water resistant CB which can be used almost anywhere. The CB is perfect for recreational, business, or emergency use. You can...
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Page 3: Fcc Information
• Never open your CB radio’s case. • Never change or replace anything in your CB radio. Your CB radio might cause TV or ra- dio interference even when it is oper- ating properly. To determine whether your CB radio is causing the interfer- ence, turn off your CB. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
21-1586.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM CONTENTS Installation ... 5 Attaching the Microphone Holder ... 5 Mounting the TRC-442 ... 5 Connecting the Microphone ... 7 Installing an Antenna ... 7 Selecting an Antenna ... 7 Connecting an Antenna ... 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... -
Page 5: Installation
3. Attach the holder at the mounting location using the supplied mount- ing screws, lockwashers, wash- ers, and nuts. MOUNTING THE TRC-442 The most common mounting location for this CB is under a vehicle’s dash- board. However, if you use the TRC- 442 as a base station, you can place it on a desk, shelf, or table. - Page 6 21-1586.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM Cautions: • If you use the TRC-442 in a vehi- cle, mount it securely to avoid damage to the CB or vehicle or in- jury to anyone in the vehicle dur- ing sudden starts or stops.
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Page 7: Connecting The Microphone
21-1586.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE 1. Align the notch on the microphone cable’s plug with the ridge in the jack, then insert the plug into the jack. 2. Tighten the microphone cable’s outer ring by turning it clockwise. 3. -
Page 8: Using Vehicle Battery Power
• Do not run the cable through a vehicle’s engine compartment or other areas that produce extreme heat. Note: To achieve your radio’s maxi- mum range, adjust the antenna’s Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) using an SWR meter (not supplied). Follow the instructions supplied with the SWR meter and antenna to adjust your antenna’s SWR to the lowest pos-... -
Page 9: Using The Cb As Abase Station
21-1586.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM USING THE CB AS A BASE STATION Although this CB is designed mainly for mobile use, you can also use it as a base station with an AC power source. For base station installation, you need the following items (all avail- able at your local RadioShack store): •... -
Page 10: Operation
21-1586.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM 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. -
Page 11: Transmitting
3. When you finish transmitting, re- lease . The TX indi- PUSH TO TALK cator turns off. The TRC-442 can now receive transmissions. 4. To turn off the CB, turn counterclockwise until it clicks. VOLUME... -
Page 12: Cb Operation Tips
• Ever have car trouble or run out of gas on the highway? What an as- surance it is to be able to radio for assistance! • Camping, fishing, and other sports are more fun with a CB radio. -
Page 13: Using Common 10-Codes
21-1586.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM USING COMMON 10-CODES Citizen’s band operators have largely adopted the 10-codes for standard questions and answers. These codes permit faster communication and better intelligibility in noisy areas. This table lists codes adopted by the Associated Public-Safety Commu- nications Officers (APCO). -
Page 14: Maximum Range
• Weather conditions • The number of nearby CBs oper- ating on the same channel • Standing wave ratio (SWR) be- tween the antenna and the CB Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range is generally line-of-sight. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
21-1586.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM 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. -
Page 16: Reducing Noise
CB is probably from an external source in your vehicle such as the alternator, an- other radio, or spark plugs. The transceiver uses an ANL (Auto- matic Noise Limiter) circuit to reduce noise. However, if possible, try to elim- inate the noise by finding its source. -
Page 17: Care And Maintenance
21-1586.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TRC-442 Full-Power 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CB so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 18: Replacing The Fuse
21-1586.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM REPLACING THE FUSE The TRC-442’s 2-amp in-line fuse helps protect your CB from power surges and short circuits. If the CB los- es power because the fuse has burned out, replace it using a 2-amp, slow- blow glass fuse, such as Cat. -
Page 19: Specifications
21-1586.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Coverage ...All 40 CB Channels (Class D) 26.965–27.405 MHz Sensitivity for 10dB S/N ... 0.5 mV or better for 10 dB S+N/N Adjacent Channel Rejection ...–40db (at 10 kHz) Audio Output ... - Page 20 21-1586.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 5, 1999 9:50 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.