Radio Shack Essential Powering and Recycling Information for Your CB Radio and Battery Pack

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Powering Your CB Radio

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To avoid injury, do not connect the AC charger to a ceiling outlet. After charging, disconnect the AC charger.

You must use a Class 2 power supply that provides 16V DC and delivers at least 200mA. The barrel plug’s center must

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Always connect the AC charger to the battery pack before you connect it to an AC outlet, and disconnect the AC charger from the AC outlet before you disconnect it from the battery pack.

Overcharging your battery pack could shorten its life.

Do not charge your battery pack at temperatures below 14°F (–10°C) or above 131°F (55°C).

You cannot recharge the Ni-MH battery pack using DC power.

Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be

harmful to the environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free of charge. RadioShack participates in the RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to preserving the environment and conserving natural resources. Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800- 843-7422) for more information.

Using the AA Battery Case

1.Turn off the CB radio if it is on.

2.Pull the halves of the case apart to open it. Insert eight AA batteries, matching the polarity marks (+ and –). Snap the halves of the case together to close it.

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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 Installing the Antenna Connecting Your CB RadioInstalling an Optional Antenna Connecting an External Speaker or MicrophoneReceiving Operating Your CB RadioTransmitting 4OŸTRANSMITŸAŸMESSAGESafety Precaution SettingsHigh/Low Power Level BacklightPower Save Using Channels 9Scanning Channels Key LockTurning Digital Weather Alert On and Off Listening to the Weather BandListening to a Weather Channel Essage Understanding Digital Weather AlertLegal Use of Your CB Radio Additional InformationCommon Uses for a CB Radio Transmission CourtesyCommon 10-Codes Additional InformationFrequency Range Transmitter CareReceiver 7ARNINGS RF Emissions InformationDo more with your CB radio Do StuffLimited Warranty