Radio Shack TRC-494 Portable Radio User Manual


 
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CONTENTS
PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 5
Supplying Power......................................................................................... 5
Using Vehicle Battery Power ............................................................... 5
Installing the Battery Pack .................................................................. 5
Attaching the Antenna ................................................................................ 6
Attaching the Antenna Directly to the CB ............................................ 6
Using the Antenna’s Magnetic Base ................................................... 7
USING THE CB ............................................................................................... 8
Setting
RANGE
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USING THE WEATHERADIO ........................................................................ 10
CB OPERATION TIPS .................................................................................... 11
Common Uses for a CB Radio .................................................................. 11
Business Uses ................................................................................... 11
Personal Uses .................................................................................... 11
CB Courtesy ............................................................................................. 12
Maximum Range ...................................................................................... 12
Using Common 10-Codes ........................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................. 14
Reducing Noise ........................................................................................ 15
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 16
Replacing the Power Cord’s Fuse ............................................................ 17
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 18
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