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21-1679 A
Weather Alert
Handheld CB RADIO
Thank you for purchasing your
Weather Alert Handheld CB
Radio from RadioShack.
What’s Included
CB Radio
Ni-MH Battery Pack
AA Battery Case
AC Charger
Antenna
Hand Strap
Belt Clip
User’s Guide
FCC Rules
Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up
and using your new CB radio.
www.radioshack.com
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Contents A Look at Your CB Radio ........................................................3 Powering Your CB Radio ........................................................4 Using the Ni-MH Battery Pack ...............................................4 Recycle Rechargeable Batteries ....................................... 5 Using the AA Battery Case ....................................................5 Using AC Power ....................................................................6 Using Vehicl
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A Look at Your CB Radio Antenna SQUELCH OFF/VOLUME Channel Selection Buttons ▲/▼ CH9/19 SCAN CB/WX H/L BEEP Internal Microphone PTT (Push to Talk) LOCK/ALERT OFF LIGHT Internal Speaker Attaching the Belt Clip To attach the belt clip, slide it up until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip, pull the tab and slide the belt clip down. Hand Strap Hole Tab Belt Clip 21-1679A_En_111207.indd 3 11/12/2007 17:32:50
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Powering Your CB Radio You can power your CB radio from one of these four sources: • The rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack • Eight AA batteries (not included) using the supplied battery case • AC power using an AC-to-DC power supply (not included) • Vehicle power using a DC power cord (not included) Using the Ni-MH Battery Pack Charge the Ni-MH battery pack (using the supplied AC charger) for about 18 hours prior to using it for the first time. Afterward, it takes 14-16 hours to charge the batt
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the AC charger to a ceiling outlet. After charging, disconnect the AC charger. • You must use a Class 2 power supply that provides 16V DC and delivers at least 200mA. The barrel plug’s center must be positive and the barrel plug must fit the CB’s CHG jack. The supplied AC charger meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CB radio or adapter. • Always connect the AC charger to the battery pack before you connect it to an AC outlet
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the polarity marks (+ and –). Snap the halves of the case together to close it. 3. Slide the battery case onto the CB radio until it clicks. The battery case fits onto the CB radio only one way. Do not force it. Replace the batteries when the sound becomes weak or distorted, appears, or the CB radio stops working. ; Battery Notes: • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury batteries. • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • Do not mix old and n
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DC PWR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CB radio or adapter. • Always connect the power supply to the CB radio before you connect it to an AC outlet, and disconnect the power supply from the AC outlet before you disconnect it from the CB radio. Using Vehicle Power To power your CB radio from your vehicle, you will need a DC power cord (not included). You may also need a roof-mounted antenna to improve transmission quality and increase the tra
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Connecting Your CB Radio Installing the Antenna To install the supplied antenna, align the two slots on the antenna connector with the tabs on the BNC connector of the CB radio. Push the antenna connector to the CB radio and rotate the antenna connector clockwise until it locks into place. Installing an Optional Antenna The CB’s BNC connector allows you to use a variety of optional antennas, including external mobile antennas and outdoor base station antennas. Always use the 50-ohm, RG-5
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Operating Your CB Radio Receiving 1. Turn SQUELCH fully anticlockwise. 2. Turn on the CB radio. A channel number and the signal meter appear. If necessary, press CB/WX so that a channel number and the signal meter appear. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired channel. 4. Adjust OFF/VOLUME to the desired volume level. 5. Slowly turn SQUELCH back clockwise just until the noise stops. Note: Do not turn SQUELCH too far clockwise because you might cut out weak signals. RX below the signal meter i
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Safety Precaution Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and antenna
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Key Lock To activate key lock, press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds. appears. This locks all keys except PTT and LIGHT. To unlock key control, press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds again. Power Save If you do not press any key or if the CB radio does not receive any signal for about 10 seconds, the CB radio automatically enters power save mode. P. SAVE flashes. Scanning Channels 1. Press CB/WX to select the CB or weather mode. 2. Press and hold CH9/19 SCAN for 2 seconds. SCAN appears, and the
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Listening to the Weather Band The FCC has allocated channels for use by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in other countries have also allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities. NOAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these channels. Listening to a Weather Channel Press CB/WX to select weather Weather Channel mode. WX appears. The CB ra
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Understanding Digital Weather Alert The weather service precedes each weather alert with a digitally- encoded SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone. When your local weather station broadcasts a weather alert signal, the CB radio sounds an alert tone and displays a message showing the alert level. SAME Event Code Alert Tone Message Watch alert A (Watch) WCH (Watch) 10 seconds W (Warning) Warning alert TOR (Tornado) WRN (Warning) 10 seconds SVR (Severe) S (Stateme
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Additional Information Legal Use of Your CB Radio The CB Radio service is a private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service for personal or business activities. For rules regarding legal CB radio use, see the included Plain English Rules – Citizens Band Radio Service published by the FCC. Common Uses for a CB Radio • Warn of traffic tie-ups ahead. • Help truck drivers and delivery personnel learn road and traffic conditions and get assistance in locating destinations. • Provide
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• Type and quality of the antenna. • Height of the antenna’s mounting location (the higher the antenna, the better the signal’s range). • Surrounding terrain (mountains and tall buildings limit the range). • Weather conditions. • Number of nearby CBs operating on the same channel. Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range is generally line-of- sight. To ensure maximum range, always keep the battery pack fully charged or use fresh batteries. Common 10-Codes Citizens Band radio operators have lar
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Note: Although this table lists the meanings of the 10-codes in the form of a statement, they can also be phrased as questions (10-: Are you busy? 10-0: What is your location?) Frequency Range Your CB radio receives and transmits on the following 40 CB channels: Frequency Frequency Frequency Channel Channel Channel (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 1 26.965 15 27.135 28 27.285 2 26.975 16 27.155 29 27.295 3 26.985 17 27.165 30 27.305 4 27.005 18 27.175 31 27.315 5 27.015 19 27.185 32 27.325 6 27.025 20 2
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Specifications Receiver Frequency Coverage ........ 26.965~27.405 MHz, 162.400~162.550 MHz Sensitivity ...........................................................................1 µV for 10 dB Adjacent Channel Rejection ((S+N)/N) ........................................... 60 dB Squelch ................................................................ Adjustable from 0.5 µV Audio Output Power (10% THD) ................................................ 400 mW Current Drain ........................
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RF Emissions Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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Do Stuff Do more with your CB radio. 25-watt, 39” Whip, Magnetic-mount Mobile CB Antenna Mini Extension Speaker • Receive more, and • Clip it to your visor. • Transmit farther in • Set it on your dash. your car. DC Power Cord 13.8VDC 3-Amp Power Supply • Power up in your car. • Power up in your home. 5-Watt Heavy-duty Extension 7.5-Watt Amplified Mobile Speaker Extension Speaker • Amplify at home or in the • Amplify over loud noises. car. 1 21-1679A_En_111207.indd 19 11/12/2007 17:32:5
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Limited 90-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store. RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/04 Protect the environment by recycling used electronics.
