CB OPERATION TIPS
Like most activities, CB radio use has its customs and courtesies. Although this CB radio is designed for emer- gency use, it does work on all 40 CB channels and can be used for more than just emergencies. The following tips will help you get the most benefit and satisfaction from your CB.
CB COURTESY
•Wait for a pause in someone else’s transmission before you ask for a break.
•If you do not receive an answer to your call after a second at- tempt, sign off and wait several minutes before trying again.
•Do not hold down PUSH TO TALK when you are not talking. (This is called dead keying.)
•Assist callers with directions, road conditions, and any other reasonable requests.
MAXIMUM RANGE
The maximum range and quality of CB transmissions vary depending on these conditions:
•The type and quality of antenna used
•The height of the antenna’s mounting location — the higher the antenna, the better the sig- nal’s range
•The surrounding terrain — mountains and tall buildings limit the range
•Weather conditions
•The number of nearby CBs op- erating on the same channel
•Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) be- tween the antenna and the CB
You can check the SWR be- tween the CB and a mobile an- tenna using an SWR meter (Cat. No.
Note: You cannot adjust the SWR of the supplied antenna.
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