Radio Shack TRC-511 - Manual (Page 9)

9 Operation
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Operation
Before you use your CB, you should know
how to use it effectively and courteously.
“Operational Hints” on Page 10 contains in-
formation that will help you get more enjoy-
ment from your CB.
RECEIVING
TRANSMISSIONS AND
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
1. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise.
2. Turn on the CB by turning VOLUME
clockwise until it clicks. The channel dis-
play lights and the channel number
appears.
3. Set OUT CH9 CH19 to OUT , press
or on the base to select
the desired channel (other than an
emergency channel). The green RX
indicator lights when the CB is receiving
transmissions.
4. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening
level.
5. To cut out background noise between
transmissions, wait until there is no sig-
nal, then slowly turn SQUELCH clock-
wise until the background noise stops
and the RX indicator turns off.
Note: To receive very weak signals, turn
SQUELCH counterclockwise. You hear
noise between transmissions, but you
also hear weak transmissions.
6. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME coun-
terclockwise until you hear it click. The
channel display turns off.
TRANSMITTING
Note: We recommend you try receiving be-
fore you transmit.
1. Follow Steps 1–5 in “Receiving Trans-
missions and Adjusting Squelch”.
2. To transmit, press PUSH TO TALK on
the microphone. The red TX indicator
lights. Hold the microphone 2–3 inches
from your mouth and speak in a normal
tone of voice.
3. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME coun-
terclockwise until you hear it click. The
channel display turns off.
SELECTING AN
EMERGENCY CHANNEL
Important: Channel 9 and channel 19 are
reserved for motorist assistance and for re-
porting emergency information about acci-
dents, hazardous road conditions, and so on.
Always give emergency messages priority.
MIC Jack
VOLUME
SQUELCH
RX and TX Indicators
PUSH TO TALK
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