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- Page 1 Cat. No. 21-409 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TRC-509 FM Walkie-Talkie...
- Page 2 Your RadioShack TRC-509 FM Walkie-Talkie is a compact, portable 2-way FM radio. You can commu- nicate with another TRC-509 or any FM transceiver operating on the same frequency (49.830 MHz). Use your walkie-talkie to add to your fun when you are at sporting events, on camping trips, biking, or hiking with your friends.
- Page 3 Belt Clip — lets you clip the walkie-talkie to your belt or pocket so you can keep your hands free. Antenna — provides clear reception. Note: To power your TRC-509, you need one 9 volt alkaline battery (not supplied).
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Page 4: Installing/Replacing The Battery
PREPARATION INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY Your walkie-talkie uses one 9 volt battery (not sup- plied) for power. For the longest life and best perfor- mance, we recommend you use an alkaline battery such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553. Caution: Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type. - Page 5 3. Replace the cover. When the BATTERY LOW indicator lights, replace the battery. Cautions: • Always remove an old or weak battery. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can destroy elec- tronic parts. • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them.
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Page 6: Installing The Belt Clip
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP Your walkie-talkie comes with a belt clip. To install it, slide the clip into the slot on the back of the trans- ceiver until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip, lift up on the locking tab and slide the clip out. -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION USING THE WALKIE-TALKIE 1. Pull out and fully extend the antenna for maxi- mum range. 2. Turn on the walkie-talkie by rotating up until you hear a click. 3. To transmit, press into the microphone (MIC). Or, press transmit a tone signal, which alerts the other person to your call. - Page 8 4. When you finish talking, release TALK 5. Adjust OFF/VOL tening level. 6. To turn off the walkie-talkie, rotate down until you hear a click. Fig. 5 for the most comfortable lis- PUSH-TO- OFF/VOL...
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Page 9: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TRC-509 FM Walkie-Talkie is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your walkie-talkie so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the walkie-talkie dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. - Page 10 Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your walkie-talkie’s electronic parts. Wipe the walkie-talkie with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter- gents to clean the walkie-talkie.
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Page 11: The Fcc Wants You To Know
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your walkie-talkie might cause TV or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly. To deter- mine whether your walkie-talkie is causing the interference, turn off your walkie-talkie. If the inter- ference goes away, your walkie-talkie is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: •... -
Page 12: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General Operation Frequency ... 49.803 MHz Number of Channels ... 1 Input Voltage ... 9 V DC Current Drain (Standby) ... 15 mA (Receive) ... 100 mA max (Transmit) ..40 mA max Dimensions (HWD)... 4 Inches (120 28 mm) Weight ... - Page 13 Transmitter RF Energy Output ... 10,000 V/m @3 meters (FCC max) Spurious and Harmonic Emissions ... 20 dB FM Hum and Noise ... 40 dB Audio Distortion ... 10 % Frequency Stability (0°C to 40°C) ... ± 2 kHz Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
- Page 14 NOTES...
- Page 15 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal- ers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION...
- Page 16 (continued) caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, acci- dent, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow in- structions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility;...
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