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- Page 1 21-1672.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Cat. No. 21-1672 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TRC-232 4-Watt 40-Channel CB Walkie-Talkie...
- Page 2 Large, Illuminated, Digital Display — shows the channel num- ber, battery condition, RF power, and incoming signal strength. Base-Loaded, Helical Antenna with BNC Connector — pro- vides excellent reception and transmission. © 1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
- Page 3 21-1672.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Built-In, Ceramic Filters — ensure superior selectivity and free- dom from adjacent-channel interference. Automatic Modulation Control — ensures a constant RF mod- ulation level. Automatic Gain Control — maintains a constant volume level, regardless of the signal strength.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
21-1672.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 6 Connecting an Antenna ... 6 Power Sources ... 8 Using Alkaline Batteries ... 8 Using Rechargeable Batteries ... 10 Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries ... 12 Using Vehicle Battery Power... 14 Using AC Power... -
Page 5: Preparation
However, the walkie-talkie’s BNC antenna connector makes it easy to connect other types of antennas. Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide variety of antennas. Choose the one that best meets your needs. Follow these steps to connect an antenna. - Page 6 21-1672.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM 3. Press down and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place. Note: If you are powering your walkie-talkie from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket or from AC power, you can connect the supplied DC adapter cord’s antenna connector to an external antenna (see “Using Vehicle Battery Power”...
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Page 7: Power Sources
• Standard AC power (using the supplied DC adapter and an optional 12-volt DC power supply) Using Alkaline Batteries You can operate the walkie-talkie with six AA batteries, using the supplied alkaline battery case. For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend Radio Shack Cat. No. 23- 552. - Page 8 21-1672.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Follow these steps to install batteries in the alkaline battery case. 1. If the alkaline battery case is connected to the walkie- talkie, push the battery latch up and slide the battery case off the walkie-talkie.
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Page 9: Using Rechargeable Batteries
21-1672.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM 4. Press the battery case back together and slide it onto the walkie-talkie. Cautions: • Never mix different types of batteries, and never mix old and new batteries. • Do not put alkaline batteries in the rechargeable battery case. - Page 10 21-1672.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Follow these steps to install batteries in the rechargeable battery case. 1. If the rechargeable battery case is connected to the walkie- talkie, push the battery latch up and slide the battery case off the walkie-talkie.
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Page 11: Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
Some options that might be available are municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local Radio Shack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs. Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries You need a battery charger (Cat. - Page 12 21-1672.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Uncap the power jack cover on the battery case, attach the adapter plug to the adapter, insert the adapter plug into the pow- er jack, then plug the charger into a standard AC outlet. Warning: Never try to recharge alkaline or other non- rechargeable batteries.
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Page 13: Using Vehicle Battery Power
Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide vari- ety of mobile walkie-talkie antennas. Choose the one that best meets your needs. - Page 14 21-1672.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM 3. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Note: If the walkie-talkie does not operate properly when you use the DC car adapter, unplug the cord from the lighter socket and clean any ashes or other debris from the socket.
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Page 15: Using Ac Power
21-1672.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Using AC Power You can operate the walkie-talkie from AC power using the sup- plied DC car adapter, a 12-volt DC power supply (such as Cat. No. 22-120), and a cigarette lighter accessory outlet (such as Cat. - Page 16 21-1672.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Caution: Before plugging the plug into your cigarette lighter accessory outlet, make sure the cap is screwed firmly onto the plug. See “Replacing the DC Car Adapter Fuse” on Page 34 for more information about the cigarette lighter plug.
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Page 17: Using An External Speaker
21-1672.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM 6. When you finish using the DC adapter cord, disconnect it from the cigarette lighter accessory outlet. Then disconnect the adapter cord from your walkie-talkie. Reconnect the supplied antenna to the antenna jack on the walkie-talkie. USING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER In a noisy area, an external speaker positioned in the right place might provide more comfortable listening. -
Page 18: Connecting An External Speaker/Microphone
21-1672.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE You can use an external speaker/microphone (such as Cat. No. 19-310) for hands-free operation. Remove the cap and plug the speaker/microphone’s connector into the walkie-talkie’s jacks. USING THE WRIST STRAP You can use the attached wrist strap to keep the walkie-talkie accessible. -
Page 19: Operation
21-1672.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM OPERATION Before you use your walkie-talkie, you should know how to use it effectively and courteously. “Operational Hints” contains infor- mation that will help you get more enjoyment from your walkie- talkie. - Page 20 21-1672.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM 3. Press until the desired channel appears on the display. As you receive signals, the signal meter on the dis- play shows the incoming signal strength. Important! Channel 9 is reserved for motorist assistance and for reporting emergency information about accidents, hazardous road conditions, and so on.
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Page 21: Transmitting
21-1672.fm Page 21 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM TRANSMITTING 1. Follow the steps described in “Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting Squelch.” 2. To transmit, press appears on the display. The RF Out meter on the display shows the output level. Hold the walkie-talkie about 2–3 inches from your mouth and speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone of voice. -
Page 22: Using Special Controls And Functions
21-1672.fm Page 22 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM 4. Press to set the output power to low power, if neces- sary. appears on the display. Use this mode to trans- mit to nearby units. If the other walkie-talkie is farther away or the receiving person complains of noise, press output power. -
Page 23: Turning On/Off The Light
21-1672.fm Page 23 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Turning On/Off the Light Press to turn on and off the display’s light. Using Last Channel Recall Press to return to the last channel that was used for longer than 3 seconds or was transmitted on. -
Page 24: Scanning Incoming Signals
21-1672.fm Page 24 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Scanning Incoming Signals To scan incoming signals, press SCAN appears on the SCAN display, and the walkie-talkie stops for 5 seconds on each chan- nel where there is a transmission. Press again to stop au- SCAN tomatic scanning. -
Page 25: Monitoring Channel 9
21-1672.fm Page 25 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM The walkie-talkie alternates between the first selected channel (the dual watch channel) and the currently selected channel. Whenever the walkie-talkie detects a transmission on the first channel, it switches back to that channel. After 5 seconds, the walkie-talkie returns to the second channel (even if the transmission is not complete). -
Page 26: Locking The Functions
21-1672.fm Page 26 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Locking the Functions Use the switch to lock the walkie-talkie’s functions (except LOCK , and ) to prevent accidental program changes. Press appears on the display. To release the LOCK LOCK lock, press again. -
Page 27: Operational Hints
21-1672.fm Page 27 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 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 walkie-talkie. COMMON USES FOR A CB RADIO Business Uses •... -
Page 28: Transmission Courtesy
21-1672.fm Page 28 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM • If you are a two-car (or more) family, CB radios are great for communicating with family members while they are in their cars. • Contact friends or neighbors — find out “what’s happening” or plan a get-together. -
Page 29: Maximum Range
21-1672.fm Page 29 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM MAXIMUM RANGE The maximum range and quality of CB radio transmissions vary depending on the following conditions: • The type and quality of antenna used • The height of the antenna’s mounting location — the higher the antenna, the better the signal’s range •... - Page 30 21-1672.fm Page 30 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 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 _____.
- Page 31 21-1672.fm Page 31 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Code Meaning 10-17 En route. 10-18 Urgent. 10-19 Contact _____. 10-20 What is your location? 10-21 Call _____ by telephone. 10-22 Cancel last message. 10-23 Arrived at the scene. 10-24 Assignment complete. 10-25 Meet _____.
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Page 32: Care
21-1672.fm Page 32 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM CARE Your Radio Shack TRC-232 4-Watt 40-Channel CB Walkie- Talkie is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the CB radio so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 33: Fcc Information
CB radio. If the interfer- ence goes away, your CB radio is causing the interference. Try to eliminate the interference by: • Moving your CB radio away from the receiver • Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help... - Page 34 21-1672.fm Page 34 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 35: Specifications
21-1672.fm Page 35 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Coverage ... 26.965–27.405 MHz Sensitivity ... 0.7 mV for 10dB (S+N)/N Adjacent Channel Rejection ... 65 dB Audio Distortion at 1 kHz ... Less than 10% Intermediate Frequency: 1st ... - Page 36 21-1672.fm Page 36 Thursday, August 5, 1999 12:04 PM Frequency Tolerance ... 0.002% Current Drain (with modulation): HI Position ... 1000 mA LOW Position ... 800 mA GENERAL Power Requirements ... 12 volts DC Speaker ... 1 Permanent Magnet Dynamic Type Microphone ...
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- Page 40 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 dam- age.