Radio Shack TRC-232 owner manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Preparation	6
Connecting an Antenna	6
Power Sources	8
Using Alkaline Batteries	8
Using Rechargeable Batteries	10
Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries	12
Using Vehicle Battery Power	14
Using AC Power	16
Using an External Speaker	18
Connecting an External Speaker/Microphone	19
Using the Wrist Strap	19
Using the Belt Clip	19

Operation	20
Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting Squelch	20
Transmitting	22
Using Special Controls and Functions	23
Turning On/Off the Light	24
Using Last Channel Recall	24
Scanning Incoming Signals	25
Alternating Between Two Channels	25
Monitoring Channel 9	26
Locking the Functions	27
Power Saver	27

Operational Hints	28
Common Uses for a CB Radio	28
Business Uses	28
Personal Uses	28
Transmission Courtesy	29
Maximum Range	30
Using Common 10-Codes	30

Care	33
FCC Information	34
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