Radio Shack 21-1599 owner manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Your Radio Shack TRC-499 40- Channel 2-Way CB Radio is a high performance CB with the maximum allowable legal power and innovative styling.

This CB is perfect for recreational, business, or emergency use. You can call other people who have CBs at home, in their vehicles, or at camp sites. You can also connect optional equipment to your CB, such as an external PA speaker, or a DC power supply and base station antenna to set up a base station in your home.

Your CB has these features:

PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Fre- quency Synthesizer — provides reli- able and exact tuning using a precise frequency reference crystal.

Two Ceramic Filters — provide su- perior selectivity and prevent adja- cent-channel interference.

Hysteresis Squelch Circuit — compensates for fading signals and eliminates signal chopping during re- ception.

Automatic Noise Limiting (ANL) Circuit — reduces noise caused by nearby electrical equipment such as motors or automotive ignition sys- tems.

DOWN/UP Channel Selector — provides maximum convenience when selecting channels.

LED Display — lets you easily see the selected channel number.

Universal Mounting Bracket— lets you mount your CB securely in your vehicle or on a table or shelf in your home.

Note: To use this CB, you need a mobile or base station antenna. Your local Radio Shack store has a wide variety of antennas. For more infor- mation, see “Installing an Antenna.”

For your records, we urge you to record your CB’s serial number in the space below. The serial number is on the CB’s back panel.

Serial Number_________________

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Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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Contents TRC-499 Introduction FCC Information Contents Mounting the Microphone Holder InstallationConnecting the Microphone MountingInstalling AN Antenna Selecting an AntennaConnecting an Antenna Using Vehicle Battery PowerUsing the CB AS a Base Station Connecting AN Optional External Speaker Transmitting Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting SquelchOperation CB Operation Tips Common Uses for a CB RadioCB Courtesy Maximum RangeUsing Common 10-Codes Code MeaningTroubleshooting Symptom Check ThatReducing Noise Maintenance Replacing the Fuse Specifications ReceiverFm Page 18 Thursday, August 5, 1999 1059 AM Fm Page 19 Thursday, August 5, 1999 1059 AM Radio Shack Limited Warranty