Radio Shack TRC-519 - Manual (Page 3)

3
CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................... 4
Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 4
Attaching the Microphone Holder ....................................................................... 4
Mounting the CB ................................................................................................. 4
Connecting the Microphone ............................................................................... 5
Connecting an Antenna ...................................................................................... 6
Connecting Vehicle Battery Power ..................................................................... 7
Connecting an External Speaker ........................................................................ 7
Using the CB as a Base Station ......................................................................... 7
Operation ................................................................................................................. 9
Receiving Transmissions and Setting Squelch .................................................. 9
Transmitting ...................................................................................................... 10
Listening to the Weather Band ......................................................................... 10
Using Weather Alert/SAME ........................................................................ 11
Common Uses for a CB ................................................................................... 12
Business Uses ........................................................................................... 12
Personal Uses ........................................................................................... 12
Transmission Courtesy ..................................................................................... 13
Maximum Range .............................................................................................. 13
Reducing Noise ................................................................................................ 13
Using Common 10-Codes .................................................................................... 15
Weather Channel Frequencies ......................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 17
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 18
Replacing the Fuse .......................................................................................... 19
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 19
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 20
21-1709.fm Page 3 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM