Radio Shack 21-1599 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Check That

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your CB is not working as it should, follow the suggestions below to see if you can eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Symptom

 

Check That:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble with reception

The CB is turned on.

 

VOLUME is turned up.

 

SQUELCH is adjusted properly.

 

The microphone is securely connected to the

 

 

CB.

 

• The antenna cable is securely connected to

 

 

both the antenna and the CB.

 

 

 

Trouble with transmis-

The CB is turned on.

sion

The microphone is securely connected to the

 

 

 

CB.

 

All connectors are clean and tightened.

 

• The antenna cable is securely connected to

 

 

both the antenna and the CB.

 

You are fully pressing the microphone talk but-

 

 

ton.

 

 

CB does not work at all

The power supply (either vehicle or 12V DC) and

 

in-line fuse (replace only with an identical 2-amp

 

fuse) are working; see “Replacing the Fuse.”

 

 

 

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Contents TRC-499 Introduction FCC Information Contents Connecting the Microphone InstallationMounting the Microphone Holder MountingSelecting an Antenna Installing AN AntennaUsing the CB AS a Base Station Using Vehicle Battery PowerConnecting an Antenna Connecting AN Optional External Speaker Operation Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting SquelchTransmitting Common Uses for a CB Radio CB Operation TipsMaximum Range CB CourtesyCode Meaning Using Common 10-CodesSymptom Check That TroubleshootingReducing Noise Maintenance Replacing the Fuse Receiver SpecificationsFm Page 18 Thursday, August 5, 1999 1059 AM Fm Page 19 Thursday, August 5, 1999 1059 AM Radio Shack Limited Warranty