TRANSMITTING
We recommend you try receiving transmissions before you transmit.
1.Follow Steps
2.Hold the microphone 2 or 3 inches from your mouth. Then press and hold down the micro- phone talk button and speak into the microphone in a normal voice. The TX indicator turns on.
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Note: Do not speak too loudly when transmitting. It does not make your signal any stronger, and might distort your transmis- sion.
3.When you finish transmitting, release the microphone talk but- ton. The TX indicator turns off. You can now receive transmis- sions.
4.To turn off the
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CB OPERATION TIPS
Like most activities, CB radio has its customs and courtesies. The follow- ing tips will help you get the most en- joyment from your CB.
Common Uses for a CB Radio
Business Uses
•Truck drivers and delivery per- sonnel can learn road and traffic conditions and get assistance in locating destinations. A CB is also good company on those “long hauls.”
•On construction crews, a CB quickly pays for itself when you are calling for additional materi- als or coordinating the activities of different work crews.
•For security officers, a CB is more than a convenience — it is a must for both safety and effi- ciency.
Personal Uses
•Keep in touch with home while driving to work, to the store, or to a social activity. Let your family know you are tied up in traffic or that you will stop by the store on the way home.
•If you are a
