Radio Shack TRC-234 - Manual (Page 8)

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Notes:
• If you installed rechargeable nickel-cadmium
batteries in the transceiver, connect the DC
power cord to the
DC13.8V CHARGE jack and
be sure the NI/AL switch is set to NI . This pow-
ers the transceiver and recharges the batter-
ies at the same time. See “Charging Nickel-
Cadmium Batteries.”
• If the transceiver does not operate when you
use the power cord, unplug the cord from the
cigarette lighter socket and clean the socket
to remove ashes and debris. If it still does not
operate properly, check the in-line fuse in the
power cord.
Using Standard AC Power
You can operate the transceiver from AC power us-
ing a 12-volt DC power supply (such as Cat. No. 22-
120, not supplied), a DC cigarette lighter power cord
(such as Cat. No. 270-1534, not supplied), and a cig-
arette lighter accessory outlet (such as Cat. No. 270-
1539, not supplied).
Cautions:
• You must use a DC power cord that supplies 12
volts and delivers at least 2.5 amps. Its center tip
must be set to positive, and it must have a plug
that properly fits your transceiver’s
DC13.8V
CHARGE jack. The recommended power cord
meets these requirements. Using a power cord
that does not meet these specifications could
damage the transceiver or the power cord.
• Be sure you connect the DC power cord to the
transceiver before you connect it to the power
supply. Then disconnect the power cord from the
power supply before you disconnect it from the
transceiver.
Note: Most 12-volt DC power supplies plug into a
standard AC outlet to produce DC power. Before
connecting your transceiver to a 12-volt DC power
supply, read and follow the instructions included with
the power supply.
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