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CONTENTS

 

Installation

4

Mounting the TRC-488

4

Mounting the Microphone Holder

5

Connections

6

Connecting the Microphone

6

Connecting an Optional External Speaker

6

Connecting Power

7

Using Vehicle Battery Power

7

Using Standard AC Power

7

Installing an Antenna

8

Adjusting the Antenna’s SWR

9

Operation

10

Setting Squelch

10

Using Automatic Noise Limiting

10

Listening to Weather Broadcasts

10

Receiving Transmissions on the Channels

11

Transmitting

12

CB Tips

13

Common Uses for a CB Radio

13

Business Uses

13

Personal Uses

13

CB Courtesy

13

Using Common 10-Codes

14

Troubleshooting

15

Maximum Range

16

Reducing Noise

16

Maintenance

17

Replacing the Fuses

18

FCC Information

18

Specifications

19

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