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Radio Shack TRC-511 User Manual

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Contents

Features .................................................................................................................................. 3

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 5

Mounting the Microphone Holder ...................................................................................... 5
Mounting the CB ............................................................................................................... 5
Connecting an Antenna .................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Microphone .............................................................................................. 7
Using Vehicle Battery Power ............................................................................................. 7
Using the CB as a Base Station ........................................................................................ 7

Operation ................................................................................................................................ 9

Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting Squelch ............................................................. 9
Transmitting ...................................................................................................................... 9
Selecting An Emergency Channel .................................................................................... 9

Operational Hints ................................................................................................................. 10

Common Uses for a CB .................................................................................................. 10

Personal Uses ......................................................................................................... 10
Business Uses ......................................................................................................... 10

Transmission Courtesy ................................................................................................... 10
Using Common 10-Codes ............................................................................................... 10
Maximum Range ............................................................................................................. 11
Reducing Noise ............................................................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 13

Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 14

Replacing the Fuse ......................................................................................................... 14

Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 15

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