Samsung TRC-445 owner manual Transmitting

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6.To manually tune channels, turn the tuning control at the right end of the control panel to select a channel. The channel number appears on the display, and the SWR/RF/signal meter shows the signal strength.

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Notes:

•If you turn the tuning control slightly to the left or right, the TRC-445 rapidly scans down or up.

•To quickly tune to Channel 9 or 19, set CH-9/NOR/CH-19 to CH-9 or CH-19. 9 or 19 flashes on the display.

•If you set CH-9/NOR/CH-19 to CH-9 or CH-19, you cannot tune other channels using the tuning control.

Important! Channels 9 and 19 are reserved for motorist assis- tance and for reporting emer-

gency information about accidents, hazardous road condi- tions, and so on. Always give emergency communications pri- ority on Channels 9 and 19.

7.If necessary, turn RF GAIN clockwise to boost the strength of a signal.

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8.If you hear low-level popping-type noises, set NB/OFF to NB to turn on the noise blanking circuit.

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9.To turn off the TRC-445, turn OFF/ VOLUME counterclockwise until you hear it click.

TRANSMITTING

Note: We recommend you try receiving transmissions before you transmit.

1.Follow Steps 1–8 under “Turning On the CB and Receiving Transmis- sions” on Page 12.

2.Hold down the microphone’s talk button and speak into the micro- phone in a normal voice from about 2–3 inches away. The TX/RX indica- tor changes to red, and the SWR/ RF/signal meter indicates the strength of your transmission.

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