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- Page 1 21-1678.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM Cat. No. 21-1678 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TRC-234 5-Watt, 40-Channel CB Walkie-Talkie with 10 Weather Channels...
- Page 2 21-1678.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack TRC-234 5-Watt 40-Channel CB Walkie-Talkie is a high performance transceiver that also lets you tune into local and national weather ser- vice broadcasts. This CB is perfect for recreational, business, or emergency use.
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Page 3: Fcc Information
• Moving your CB away from the receiver • Contacting a radio/TV technician or your local Radio Shack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC re- quires that you stop using your CB. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
21-1678.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM 1. This device must not cause harmful interfer- ence. 2. This device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CONTENTS Preparation ... 6 Connecting Power ... 6 Using Internal Batteries ... -
Page 5: Preparation
21-1678.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power your transceiver from any of three sources: • Internal batteries (not supplied) • Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC cig- arette lighter power cord) •... - Page 6 21-1678.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM • Never leave dead, old, or weak non- rechargeable batteries in the transceiver. They can leak chemicals and corrode or dam- age electronic circuits. • Do not expose batteries to extreme heat or fire.
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Page 7: Using Vehicle Battery Power
21-1678.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM • If you do not plan to use batteries in the trans- ceiver for a month or more, remove the bat- teries. This protects the transceiver from possible battery leakage. 6. Replace the cover. When BATT (battery low) appears on the display, re-... -
Page 8: Using Standard Ac Power
21-1678.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM Notes: • If you installed rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in the transceiver, connect the DC power cord to the DC13.8V CHARGE be sure the switch is set to NI/AL ers the transceiver and recharges the batter- ies at the same time. - Page 9 21-1678.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM Follow these steps to power the transceiver from AC power. 1. Using the double-sided foam tape supplied with the cigarette lighter accessory outlet, mount the accessory outlet to the DC power supply. 2.
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Page 10: Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
21-1678.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES The transceiver has a built-in circuit that lets you re- charge nickel-cadmium batteries while they are in the transceiver. To charge the batteries, connect a DC power cord to the transceiver’s jack and be sure the switch is set to NI/AL... -
Page 11: Connecting An Antenna
21-1678.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM CONNECTING AN ANTENNA Your transceiver comes with a flexible rubber anten- na that is ideal for most applications. However, the transceiver’s BNC antenna connector makes it easy to connect other types of antennas. Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide variety of antennas. -
Page 12: Using An External Speaker
21-1678.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM USING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER In a noisy area, an external speaker (such as Cat. No. 21-549) positioned in the right place might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s -inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug into the transceiver’s jack. -
Page 13: Using The Wrist Strap
21-1678.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM USING THE WRIST STRAP You can use the supplied wrist strap to keep the transceiver accessible. Hook the strap’s connecting ring to the tab, as shown. Then simply slip the strap over your hand. -
Page 14: Operation
21-1678.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM OPERATION Before you use your transceiver, you should know how to use it effectively and courteously. “Operation- al Hints” contains information that will help you get more enjoyment from your transceiver. RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS AND ADJUSTING SQUELCH 1. -
Page 15: Transmitting
21-1678.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM 4. Adjust to a comfortable listening level. VOLUME 5. To cut out background noise between transmis- sions, wait until there is no signal on the chan- nel, then slowly turn SQUELCH the background noise stops. -
Page 16: Turning On/Off The Light
21-1678.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM 3. If you are transmitting to nearby units, press to set the output power to low output power, if necessary. appears on the display. illustration If the other transceiver is farther away or the receiving person complains of noise, press again to set it to high output power. -
Page 17: Locking The Functions
21-1678.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM LOCKING THE FUNCTIONS Use the switch to lock the transceiver’s KEY LOCK functions (except the talk button and vent accidental program changes. Press appears on the display. LOCK illustration To release the lock, press KEY LOCK disappears from the display. -
Page 18: Listening To The Weather Band
21-1678.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated 11 channels for use by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA broadcasts your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these channels in your area. -
Page 19: Operational Hints
21-1678.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM OPERATIONAL HINTS Like most activities, CB radio has its customs and courtesies. The following tips will help you get the most enjoyment from your transceiver. COMMON USES FOR A CB Business Uses •... -
Page 20: Transmission Courtesy
21-1678.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM TRANSMISSION COURTESY • Wait for a pause in someone else’s transmission before you ask for a break. • If you do not receive an answer to your call after a second attempt, sign off and wait several min- utes before trying again. - Page 21 21-1678.fm Page 21 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM This table lists codes adopted by the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers (APCO). Code Meaning 10-1 Your signal is bad. 10-2 Your signal is good. 10-3 Stop transmitting. 10-4 Message received and understood. 10-5 Relay information to _____.
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Page 22: Channel Assignments
21-1678.fm Page 22 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Your transceiver receives and transmits on the 40 channels listed here. Frequency Channel Channel (MHz) 26.965 26.975 26.985 27.005 27.015 27.025 27.035 27.055 27.065 27.075 27.085 27.105 27.115 27.125 27.135 27.155 27.165... - Page 23 21-1678.fm Page 23 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM In addition, your transceiver is programmed with the following weather service channels: Frequency Channel (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275...
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Page 24: Care And Maintenance
Modifying or tampering with the CB’s internal compo- nents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the CB’s warranty, and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your CB is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. -
Page 25: Specifications
21-1678.fm Page 25 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Coverage ... 26.965 to 27.405 MHz Sensitivity... 0.5 mV for 10 dB (S+N)/N Adjacent Channel Rejection ... 60 dB Squelch ... Adjustable from 1 mV Audio Output ... 400 mW (10% THD) Current Drain Standby ... - Page 26 21-1678.fm Page 26 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM NOTES...
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- Page 28 21-1678.fm Page 28 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:45 PM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company- owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor.
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