ˆOperation
Before you use your CB, you should know how to use it effectively and courteously. “Operational Hints” on Page 10 contains in- formation that will help you get more enjoy- ment from your CB.
RX and TX Indicators
MIC Jack | VOLUME |
SQUELCH |
RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS AND ADJUSTING SQUELCH
1.Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise.
2.Turn on the CB by turning VOLUME clockwise until it clicks. The channel dis- play lights and the channel number appears.
3. Set OUT | CH9 CH19 | to OUT, | press |
or | on the | base to | select |
the desired channel (other than an emergency channel). The green RX indicator lights when the CB is receiving transmissions.
4.Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level.
5.To cut out background noise between transmissions, wait until there is no sig- nal, then slowly turn SQUELCH clock- wise until the background noise stops and the RX indicator turns off.
Note: To receive very weak signals, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise. You hear noise between transmissions, but you also hear weak transmissions.
6.To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME coun- terclockwise until you hear it click. The channel display turns off.
TRANSMITTING
Note: We recommend you try receiving be- fore you transmit.
1.Follow Steps
2.To transmit, press PUSH TO TALK on the microphone. The red TX indicator lights. Hold the microphone
PUSH TO TALK
3.To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME coun- terclockwise until you hear it click. The channel display turns off.
SELECTING AN EMERGENCY CHANNEL
Important: Channel 9 and channel 19 are reserved for motorist assistance and for re- porting emergency information about acci- dents, hazardous road conditions, and so on. Always give emergency messages priority.
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