Radio Shack TRC-488 - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 4
Mounting the TRC-488 .................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Microphone Holder .................................................................... 5
Connections ......................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Microphone ............................................................................ 6
Connecting an Optional External Speaker ...................................................... 6
Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 7
Using Vehicle Battery Power .................................................................... 7
Using Standard AC Power ........................................................................ 7
Installing an Antenna ...................................................................................... 8
Adjusting the Antenna’s SWR ......................................................................... 9
Operation ............................................................................................................ 10
Setting Squelch ............................................................................................. 10
Using Automatic Noise Limiting .................................................................... 10
Listening to Weather Broadcasts .................................................................. 10
Receiving Transmissions on the Channels ................................................... 11
Transmitting .................................................................................................. 12
CB Tips ............................................................................................................... 13
Common Uses for a CB Radio ...................................................................... 13
Business Uses ........................................................................................ 13
Personal Uses ........................................................................................ 13
CB Courtesy .................................................................................................. 13
Using Common 10-Codes ............................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 15
Maximum Range ........................................................................................... 16
Reducing Noise ............................................................................................. 16
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 17
Replacing the Fuses ..................................................................................... 18
FCC Information ............................................................................................ 18
Specifications .................................................................................................... 19
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