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21-1679
A
Weather Alert
Handheld
CB RADIO
Thank you for purchasing your
Weather Alert Handheld CB
Radio from RadioShack.
What's Included
CB Radio
Ni-MH Battery Pack
AA Battery Case
AC Charger
Antenna
Hand Strap
Belt Clip
User's Guide
FCC Rules
Please read this user's guide before installing, setting up
and using your new CB radio.
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- Page 1 21-1679 Weather Alert Handheld CB RADIO Thank you for purchasing your Weather Alert Handheld CB Radio from RadioShack. What’s Included CB Radio Ni-MH Battery Pack AA Battery Case AC Charger Antenna Hand Strap Belt Clip User’s Guide FCC Rules Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new CB radio.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents A Look at Your CB Radio ............3 Powering Your CB Radio ............4 Using the Ni-MH Battery Pack ..........4 Recycle Rechargeable Batteries ........5 Using the AA Battery Case ............5 Using AC Power ..............6 Using Vehicle Power ..............7 Connecting Your CB Radio .............8 Installing the Antenna ............8 Installing an Optional Antenna ..........8 Connecting an External Speaker or Microphone ....8... -
Page 3: A Look At Your Cb Radio
A Look at Your CB Radio Antenna SQUELCH OFF/VOLUME Channel Selection Buttons ▲/▼ CH9/19 SCAN CB/WX H/L BEEP Internal Microphone (Push to Talk) LOCK/ALERT OFF LIGHT Internal Speaker Attaching the Belt Clip To attach the belt clip, slide it up until it locks into place. -
Page 4: Powering Your Cb Radio
Powering Your CB Radio You can power your CB radio from one of these four sources: • The rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack • Eight AA batteries (not included) using the supplied battery case • AC power using an AC-to-DC power supply (not included) •... -
Page 5: Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
the AC charger to a ceiling outlet. After charging, disconnect the AC charger. • You must use a Class 2 power supply that provides 16V DC and delivers at least 200mA. The barrel plug’s center must be positive and the barrel plug must fit the CB’s CHG jack. The supplied AC charger meets these specifications. -
Page 6: Using Ac Power
the polarity marks (+ and –). Snap the halves of the case together to close it. 3. Slide the battery case onto the CB radio until it clicks. The battery case fits onto the CB radio only one way. Do not force it. -
Page 7: Using Vehicle Power
DC PWR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CB radio or adapter. • Always connect the power supply to the CB radio before you connect it to an AC outlet, and disconnect the power supply from the AC outlet before you disconnect it from the CB radio. -
Page 8: Connecting Your Cb Radio
Connecting Your CB Radio Installing the Antenna To install the supplied antenna, align the two slots on the antenna connector with the tabs on the BNC connector of the CB radio. Push the antenna connector to the CB radio and rotate the antenna connector clockwise until it locks into place. -
Page 9: Operating Your Cb Radio
Operating Your CB Radio Receiving 1. Turn SQUELCH fully anticlockwise. 2. Turn on the CB radio. A channel number and the signal meter appear. If necessary, press CB/WX so that a channel number and the signal meter appear. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired channel. 4. -
Page 10: Safety Precaution
Safety Precaution Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. -
Page 11: Key Lock
Key Lock To activate key lock, press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds. appears. This locks all keys except PTT and LIGHT. To unlock key control, press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds again. Power Save If you do not press any key or if the CB radio does not receive any signal for about 10 seconds, the CB radio automatically enters power save mode. -
Page 12: Listening To The Weather Band
Listening to the Weather Band The FCC has allocated channels for use by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in other countries have also allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities. NOAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these channels. -
Page 13: Understanding Digital Weather Alert
Understanding Digital Weather Alert The weather service precedes each weather alert with a digitally- encoded SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone. When your local weather station broadcasts a weather alert signal, the CB radio sounds an alert tone and displays a message showing the alert level. -
Page 14: Additional Information
Additional Information Legal Use of Your CB Radio The CB Radio service is a private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service for personal or business activities. For rules regarding legal CB radio use, see the included Plain English Rules – Citizens Band Radio Service published by the FCC. Common Uses for a CB Radio •... -
Page 15: Common 10-Codes
• Type and quality of the antenna. • Height of the antenna’s mounting location (the higher the antenna, the better the signal’s range). • Surrounding terrain (mountains and tall buildings limit the range). • Weather conditions. • Number of nearby CBs operating on the same channel. Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range is generally line-of- sight. -
Page 16: Frequency Range
Note: Although this table lists the meanings of the 10-codes in the form of a statement, they can also be phrased as questions (10-: Are you busy? 10-0: What is your location?) Frequency Range Your CB radio receives and transmits on the following 40 CB channels: Frequency Frequency... -
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications Receiver Frequency Coverage ..26.965~27.405 MHz, 162.400~162.550 MHz Sensitivity ................1 µV for 10 dB Adjacent Channel Rejection ((S+N)/N) ........... 60 dB Squelch ..............Adjustable from 0.5 µV Audio Output Power (10% THD) ..........400 mW Current Drain ......80 mA (Standby); 400 mA (Max. Audio) Transmitter Frequency Coverage .......... -
Page 18: Rf Emissions Information
RF Emissions Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 19: Do Stuff
Do Stuff Do more with your CB radio. 25-watt, 39” Whip, Magnetic-mount Mobile CB Antenna Mini Extension Speaker • Receive more, and • Clip it to your visor. • Transmit farther in • Set it on your dash. your car. 13.8VDC 3-Amp Power Supply DC Power Cord •... -
Page 20: Limited 90-Day Warranty
Limited 90-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 dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store.
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