Radio Shack 21-1679 manual Using Vehicle Power

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Powering Your CB Radio

Always connect the power supply to the CB radio before you connect it to an AC outlet, and disconnect the power supply from the AC outlet before you disconnect it from the CB radio.

Using Vehicle Power

To power your CB radio from your vehicle, you will need a DC power cord (not included). You may also need a roof-mounted antenna to improve transmission quality and increase the transmission range.

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 vehicle’s 12V power source, such as the cigarette-lighter socket.

3.Turn on the CB radio to use.

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You must use a Class 2 power supply that provides regulated 12V DC and delivers at least 2.5A. The barrel plug’s center

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Always connect the power supply to the CB radio before you connect it to the vehicle outlet, and disconnect the power supply from the outlet before you disconnect it from the CB radio.

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Contents What’s Included Handheld CB RadioContents LOCK/ALERT OFF Light Look at Your CB RadioUsing the Ni-MH Battery Pack Powering Your CB Radio4OŸINSTALLŸTHEŸBATTERYŸPACK #AUTIONS Using the AA Battery CaseRecycle Rechargeable Batteries ATTERYŸ.OTES Using AC PowerSPECIÞCATIONSCOULDDAMAGETHE#RADIOORADAPTER 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 ChannelsListening to a Weather Channel Listening to the Weather BandTurning Digital Weather Alert On and Off Essage Understanding Digital Weather AlertTransmission Courtesy Additional InformationLegal Use of Your CB Radio Common Uses for a CB RadioCommon 10-Codes Additional InformationFrequency Range Receiver CareTransmitter 7ARNINGS RF Emissions InformationDo more with your CB radio Do StuffLimited Warranty