Radio Shack 12-795 owner manual FM Broadcast, TV Sound, VHF Marine, Air Craft, Weather Band

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Notes:

Reception varies according to the seasons of the year, the current weather conditions, change in atmo- sphere and the frequency you selected.

The best time for listening to short- wave broadcasts is in the evening.

FM Broadcast

Frequency Range: 88–108 MHz

Communications: FM radio stations.

TV Sound 1

Frequency Range: Channels 2–6

Communications: Audio portion of televi- sion broadcasts.

TV Sound 2

Frequency Range: Channels 7–13

Communications: Audio portion of televi- sion broadcasts.

VHF Marine

Frequency Range: 145–175 MHz

Communications: Public service and marine band frequencies (such as po- lice, fire department, taxi, truck and oth- er private mobile transmissions).

Air Craft

Frequency Range: 108–135 MHz

Communications: Aircraft communica- tions such as aircraft-to-aircraft or be- tween air traffic control and aircraft.

Weather Band

Frequencies:

162.400 162.425 162.450

162.475 162.500 162.525

162.550

Communications: Weather information broadcasts.

Note: You can generally expect to re- ceive at least one of these channels in your area.

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Contents Multi-Band AC/DC Portable Radio AFC Automatic Frequency Control FeaturesContents Connecting Power Using AC PowerPreparation Replace the cover Replace the radio’s batteries when Using BatteriesUsing Vehicle Battery Power Attaching the Carry Strap Connecting the Wire AntennaUnderstanding the Bands OperationAM Broadcast Citizen BandTV Sound FM BroadcastVHF Marine Air CraftBasic Radio Operation Using the P.A. Public Address Function Reading the TUNING/ Battery MeterUsing the Earphone Traffic SafetyListening Safely Care and Maintenance FCC Wants YOU to Know FCC Declaration of ConformitySpecifications BandsGeneral RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas