Radio Shack 21-1679 manual Using AC Power, AtteryŸ.Otes

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Powering Your CB Radio

3.Slide the battery case onto the CB radio until it clicks. The

BATTERYCASEÞTSONTOTHE#"RADIOONLYONEWAY$ONOT force it.

Replace the batteries when the sound becomes weak or distorted, ;appears, or the CB radio stops working.

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Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury batteries.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

If you do not plan to use the CB radio with batteries for two weeks or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

Using AC Power

To power your CB radio from your home, you will need a 12V DC power supply that provides a minimum of 2.5A at 12V and a DC power cord (neither included).

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

2.Use the DC power cord to connect the CB’s 12V DC PWR Jack and the DC power supply.

3.Connect the DC power supply to an AC outlet.

4. Turn on the CB radio to use.

12V DC PWR Jack

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You must use a Class 2 power supply that provides regulated 13.8V DC and delivers at least 2.5A. The barrel plug’s center

MUSTBEPOSITIVEANDTHEBARRELPLUGMUSTÞTTHE#"mS12V DC PWR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these

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Contents Handheld CB Radio What’s IncludedContents Look at Your CB Radio LOCK/ALERT OFF LightPowering Your CB Radio Using the Ni-MH Battery Pack4OŸINSTALLŸTHEŸBATTERYŸPACK Using the AA Battery Case #AUTIONSRecycle Rechargeable Batteries Using AC Power ATTERYŸ.OTESSPECIÞCATIONSCOULDDAMAGETHE#RADIOORADAPTER Using Vehicle Power Installing an Optional Antenna Connecting Your CB RadioInstalling the Antenna Connecting an External Speaker or MicrophoneTransmitting Operating Your CB RadioReceiving 4OŸTRANSMITŸAŸMESSAGEHigh/Low Power Level SettingsSafety Precaution BacklightScanning Channels Using Channels 9Power Save Key LockListening to the Weather Band Listening to a Weather ChannelTurning Digital Weather Alert On and Off Understanding Digital Weather Alert EssageCommon Uses for a CB Radio Additional InformationLegal Use of Your CB Radio Transmission CourtesyAdditional Information Common 10-CodesFrequency Range Care ReceiverTransmitter RF Emissions Information 7ARNINGSDo Stuff Do more with your CB radioLimited Warranty