Connecting An Antenna - Radio Shack TRC-498 Owner's Manual

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Caution: If you use the CB in a vehi-
cle, mount it securely to avoid damage
to the CB or vehicle or injury to anyone
in the vehicle during sudden starts or
stops.
Follow these steps to mount the CB
using the supplied hardware.
1. Using the mounting bracket as a
template, mark the positions for
the screw holes on the mounting
surface.
2. In each marked location, drill a
hole slightly smaller than the sup-
plied mounting screws.
Caution: Be careful not to drill
into objects behind the mounting
surface.
3. Mount the bracket to the mounting
surface with the supplied 6 mm
bolts, spring washers, plain wash-
ers, and nuts.
Note: If you cannot reach behind
the mounting surface to attach the
6
nuts on the bolts, use the supplied
6 mm self-tapping screws and
plain washers to secure
bracket.
4. Attach the CB to the mounting
bracket using the supplied rubber
washers and mounting knobs.
CONNECTING AN
ANTENNA
There are many different types of CB
antennas for mobile CBs. Each type
has its own benefits, so choose the
one that best meets your needs. Your
local RadioShack store sells a wide va-
riety of antennas.
Note: If you are using this CB as a
base station, see "Using the Trans-
ceiver as a Base Station" on Page 9.
When you choose an antenna, keep in
mind that, for the best performance,
you should mount the antenna:
• As high as possible on the vehicle
• As far as possible from sources of
electrical noise
• Vertically
the