Radio Shack 21-1679 manual Scanning Channels, Using Channels 9, Key Lock, Power Save, OtesŸ

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Operating Your CB Radio

Key Lock

To activate key lock, press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds. 6appears. This locks all keys except PTT and LIGHT. To

unlock key control, press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds again.

Power Save

If you do not press any key or if the CB radio does not receive any signal for about 10 seconds, the CB radio automatically enters power save mode. P. SAVE ßASHES

Scanning Channels

1.Press CB/WX to select the CB or weather mode.

2.Press and hold CH9/19 SCAN for 2 seconds. SCAN appears, and the CB radio scans through all channels in the selected band. When it receives a strong signal, scanning stops.

3.To deactivate scanning, press and hold CH9/19 SCAN for 2 seconds or press the Ÿ or źkey.

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feature is automatically set to ON in the weather band.

• To change weather channels manually, press the Ÿ or ź key.

Using Channels 9 and 19

Channel 9 is reserved for motorist assistance and for reporting emergency information about accidents, hazardous road conditions, etc. Channel 19 is used by truck drivers for general communication purposes.

Press CH9/19 SCAN once to select channel 9, press again to select channel 19, press again to return to the previously selected channel.

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• When you select channel 9 or 19, you cannot press Ÿ or ź to change channels.

• Always give priority to emergency messages on channel 9.

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Contents What’s Included Handheld CB RadioContents LOCK/ALERT OFF Light Look at Your CB Radio4OŸINSTALLŸTHEŸBATTERYŸPACK Powering Your CB RadioUsing the Ni-MH Battery Pack Recycle Rechargeable Batteries Using the AA Battery Case#AUTIONS SPECIÞCATIONSCOULDDAMAGETHE#RADIOORADAPTER Using AC PowerATTERYŸ.OTES Using Vehicle Power Connecting an External Speaker or Microphone Connecting Your CB RadioInstalling the Antenna Installing an Optional Antenna4OŸTRANSMITŸAŸMESSAGE Operating Your CB RadioReceiving TransmittingBacklight SettingsSafety Precaution High/Low Power LevelKey Lock Using Channels 9Power Save Scanning ChannelsTurning Digital Weather Alert On and Off Listening to the Weather BandListening to a Weather Channel Essage Understanding Digital Weather AlertTransmission Courtesy Additional InformationLegal Use of Your CB Radio Common Uses for a CB RadioCommon 10-Codes Additional InformationFrequency Range Transmitter CareReceiver 7ARNINGS RF Emissions InformationDo more with your CB radio Do StuffLimited Warranty