Radio Shack TRC-401 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING

With proper care and handling, your CB should give you years of trouble-free ser- vice. However, if your CB is not working properly, follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate the problem. If you still have a problem, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

Not transmitting well.

Fully press PUSH TO TALK.

 

 

 

Secure the antenna connection.

 

 

 

Fully extend the antenna.

 

 

Not receiving well.

Secure the antenna connection.

 

 

 

Fully extend the antenna.

 

 

Distorted or unclear sound.

This may be caused by SSB (single side

 

band) transmissions on your channel. Try

 

another channel. (Common SSB channels

 

are Channels 16 and 36–40.)

 

 

CB does not operate at all.

Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn on the CB.

 

 

 

Check the power connection.

 

 

 

Replace the blown fuse in the power cord.

 

See “Replacing the Power Cord’s Fuse” on

 

Page 14.

 

 

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Contents TRC-401 Features FCC Information Contents Attaching Antenna PreparationConnecting Power Operation Maximum Range CB Operation TipsCB Courtesy Code Meaning Using Common CodesBusiness Uses Common Uses for a CB RadioProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingReducing Noise Care and Maintenance Replacing the Power CORD’S Fuse Receiver SpecificationsRadioShack