Radio Shack 12-795 - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTENTS
Preparation ........................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 4
Using AC Power ....................................................................................... 4
Using Batteries ......................................................................................... 5
Using Vehicle Battery Power .................................................................... 6
Connecting the Wire Antenna ......................................................................... 7
Attaching the Carry Strap ................................................................................ 7
Operation .............................................................................................................. 8
Understanding the Bands ................................................................................ 8
AM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 8
Citizen Band ............................................................................................. 8
Short Wave 1/2 ......................................................................................... 8
FM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 9
TV Sound 1 ............................................................................................... 9
TV Sound 2 ............................................................................................... 9
VHF Marine ............................................................................................... 9
Air Craft ..................................................................................................... 9
Weather Band ........................................................................................... 9
Basic Radio Operation .................................................................................. 10
Reading the Tuning/Battery Meter ................................................................ 11
Using the P.A. (Public Address) Function ...................................................... 11
Using the Earphone ....................................................................................... 12
Listening Safely ...................................................................................... 12
Traffic Safety ........................................................................................... 12
Care ............................................................................................................... 13
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 13
Specifications .................................................................................................... 15
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