Samsung TRC-445 owner manual Listening to Weather Broadcasts

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Note: Do not speak too loudly when transmitting. It does not make your signal any stronger, and might dis- tort your transmission.

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3.When you finish transmitting, release the microphone talk button. The TX/RX indicator changes to green. The TRC-445 can now receive transmissions.

4.To turn off the TRC-445, turn OFF/ VOLUME counterclockwise until you hear it click.

LISTENING TO WEATHER BROADCASTS

The TRC-445 is preprogrammed to re- ceive seven channels which have been allocated by the Federal Communica- tions Commission (FCC) for use by the National Oceanographic and Atmo- spheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA broadcasts your local forecast and re- gional weather information on one or more of these channels in your area.

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Your TRC-445 receives these weather service frequencies:

Frequency (MHz)

Channel

 

 

 

 

162.400

WX 2

 

 

162.425

WX 4

 

 

162.450

WX 5

 

 

162.475

WX 3

 

 

162.500

WX 6

 

 

162.525

WX 7

 

 

162.550

WX 1

 

 

To listen to one of the seven available weather channels, set CB/WX/PA to WX, then turn WEATHER to choose the de- sired channel. The WX/ALERT indicator lights green.

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Note: When you set CB/WX/PA to WX, the channel display and SWR meter turn off.

Readjust OFF/VOLUME if necessary.

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Contents TRC-445 Features FCC Information Contents Mounting the TRC-445 InstallationMounting the Microphone Holder Selecting an Antenna Connecting MicrophoneInstalling AN Antenna Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting an AntennaUsing the CB AS a Base Station Public Address Speaker External CB SpeakerAdjusting the Standing Wave Ratio Standing Wave Ratio Chart Ratios Rating DescriptionOperation Turning on the CB and Receiving TransmissionsTransmitting Listening to Weather Broadcasts Using the Public Address Function Weather AlertCB Courtesy CB Operation TipsCommon Uses for a CB Radio Business UsesUsing Common 10-CODES Code MeaningMaximum Range Reducing NoiseTroubleshooting Symptom Check ThatCare and Maintenance Replacing the Fuses Specifications GeneralPublic Address RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas