Radio Shack TRC-239 owner manual Using AC Power

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Follow these steps to connect the TRC-239 to your vehicle’s battery power.

TX/BATT CHARGE

VOLUME SQUELCH

MIC

CITIZENS	BAND
		TRANSCEIVER

13.8V CDHCARGE

HI

PWR LO

1.Plug the power cord’s Adaptaplug into the TRC- 239’s POWER jack.

2.Connect the other end of the power cord to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

USING AC POWER

You can power the TRC-239 using an optional DC power supply that provides 13.8 volts (12-volt nomi- nal) at 1300 mA. You also need a fused power cord that ends in a size M Adaptaplug adapter (neither supplied). Both are available at your local Ra- dioShack store.

Cautions:

You must use a power supply that sup-

!plies 13.8V DC and delivers at least 1300 mA. Its fused connecting cord’s

center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the TRC-239's POWER jack. Using a power supply that does not meet these specifi- cations could damage the TRC-239, the power cord, or the power supply.

•Always connect the power supply to the TRC- 239 before you connect it to AC power. When

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