Radio Shack 21-1703 A - Manual (Page 13)

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Additional Information
• Make all CB power and antenna wires as short as possible.
• Route the power wires away from the antenna wires.
• Be sure that the chassis ground connection is secure.
• Replace old ignition wires with new, high-voltage, noise suppression wires.
• Install noise suppressors on your spark plugs, or install new spark plugs
that have built-in noise suppressors.
• If problems persist, check your vehicle’s alternator/generator and regulator
gauges. You can reduce the noise from these sources by using bypass
capacitors at the various output voltage points.
Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of noise suppression
accessories.
Care and Service Service
Keep the CB dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the CB
only in normal temperature environments. Handle the CB carefully; do not
drop it. Keep the CB away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
If your CB is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store
for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature
on RadioShack’s web site (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-THE-SHACK
(843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the CB’s
internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty
and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
Replacing the Fuse
The CB’s 2-amp in-line fuse helps protect your CB from power surges and short
circuits. When replacement is required, use a 2-amp, slow-blow glass fuse (not
supplied).
1.
Make sure the power source and CB are both off.
2. Hold the fuse holder by both ends, push the ends
together, twist one end, and pull them apart.
3. Remove the old fuse and inspect its condition. If it is
blown, insert a new one of the same type and rating.
If it is not blown, reinsert it.
4. Push the fuse holder ends together and twist one
end.
Fuse holder
Fuse