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Cat. No. 21-1589
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TRC-494
40-Channel Emergency
Citizen’s Band Weatheradio
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21-1589.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM Cat. No. 21-1589 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TRC-494 40-Channel Emergency Citizen’s Band Weatheradio
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21-1589.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM INTRODUCTION Your Radio Shack TRC-494 is a 40- Range Control — lets you eliminate channel emergency citizen’s band background noise when no strong weatheradio that is specially de- signals are present. signed for emergency situations. It comes with a handy carrying case so Built-In Ceramic Filters — provide you can easily move it from one vehi- superior selectivity and prevent adja- cle to another. And, the TRC-494 is cent-channel interfere
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21-1589.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM INTRODUCTION Your Radio Shack TRC-494 is a 40- Range Control — lets you eliminate channel emergency citizen’s band background noise when no strong weatheradio that is specially de- signals are present. signed for emergency situations. It comes with a handy carrying case so Built-In Ceramic Filters — provide you can easily move it from one vehi- superior selectivity and prevent adja- cle to another. And, the TRC-494 is cent-channel interfere
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21-1589.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM For your records, we urge you to Your CB might cause TV or radio in- record your CB’s serial number in the terference even when it is operating space below. The serial number is on properly. To determine if your CB is the CB’s back panel. causing the interference, turn off your CB. If the interference goes Serial Number:_________________ away, your CB is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • Moving your CB away from the FCC INF
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21-1589.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM For your records, we urge you to Your CB might cause TV or radio in- record your CB’s serial number in the terference even when it is operating space below. The serial number is on properly. To determine if your CB is the CB’s back panel. causing the interference, turn off your CB. If the interference goes Serial Number:_________________ away, your CB is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • Moving your CB away from the FCC INF
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21-1589.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM CONTENTS PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 5 Supplying Power......................................................................................... 5 Using Vehicle Battery Power ............................................................... 5 Installing the Battery Pack .................................................................. 5 Attaching the Antenna ......
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21-1589.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM CONTENTS PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 5 Supplying Power......................................................................................... 5 Using Vehicle Battery Power ............................................................... 5 Installing the Battery Pack .................................................................. 5 Attaching the Antenna ......
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21-1589.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM PREPARATION Installing the Battery Pack SUPPLYING POWER Your CB uses eight AA batteries for Using Vehicle Battery Power power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline Follow these steps to power the CB batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. from your vehicle’s battery. No. 23-552. 1. Plug the small end of the sup- plied power cord into DC 12V on Note: When you connect the DC the side of the CB. power cord to the CB, th
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21-1589.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM PREPARATION Installing the Battery Pack SUPPLYING POWER Your CB uses eight AA batteries for Using Vehicle Battery Power power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline Follow these steps to power the CB batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. from your vehicle’s battery. No. 23-552. 1. Plug the small end of the sup- plied power cord into DC 12V on Note: When you connect the DC the side of the CB. power cord to the CB, th
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21-1589.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM 3. Install the batteries in the holder ATTACHING THE as indicated by the polarity sym- ANTENNA bols (+ and –) marked on the holder. You can attach the supplied tele- scoping antenna to the supplied magnetic base or directly to the CB. In either case, fully extend the anten- na for maximum range. Attaching the Antenna Directly to the CB 4. Slide the battery pack’s case over the holder until it snaps into To attach the antenna directly to th
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21-1589.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM 3. Install the batteries in the holder ATTACHING THE as indicated by the polarity sym- ANTENNA bols (+ and –) marked on the holder. You can attach the supplied tele- scoping antenna to the supplied magnetic base or directly to the CB. In either case, fully extend the anten- na for maximum range. Attaching the Antenna Directly to the CB 4. Slide the battery pack’s case over the holder until it snaps into To attach the antenna directly to th
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21-1589.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM 3. Plug the magnetic base’s wire Using the Antenna’s into EXT ANT. Magnetic Base Note: The supplied magnetic mount base is designed for emergency use only while your vehicle is stopped. If you want to use the CB when the ve- hicle is moving, you need an optional standard mount antenna (available at your local Radio Shack store). You also need a plug adapter (Cat. No. 278-208) to connect the standard an- tenna’s PL-259 plug to EXT ANT on you
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21-1589.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM 3. Plug the magnetic base’s wire Using the Antenna’s into EXT ANT. Magnetic Base Note: The supplied magnetic mount base is designed for emergency use only while your vehicle is stopped. If you want to use the CB when the ve- hicle is moving, you need an optional standard mount antenna (available at your local Radio Shack store). You also need a plug adapter (Cat. No. 278-208) to connect the standard an- tenna’s PL-259 plug to EXT ANT on you
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21-1589.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM USING THE CB Before you start using your CB, you Note: To eliminate background should know how to use it effectively noise, see “Setting Range.” and courteously. “CB Operation 4. Select a channel as follows: Tips” contains information that will help you use and enjoy your CB. • To immediately select Chan- nel 9, set CH 9 to IN. Channel Note: Before you operate the CB, be 9 is used for emergencies and sure you connect a power source traveler
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21-1589.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM USING THE CB Before you start using your CB, you Note: To eliminate background should know how to use it effectively noise, see “Setting Range.” and courteously. “CB Operation 4. Select a channel as follows: Tips” contains information that will help you use and enjoy your CB. • To immediately select Chan- nel 9, set CH 9 to IN. Channel Note: Before you operate the CB, be 9 is used for emergencies and sure you connect a power source traveler
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21-1589.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM In an emergency, broadcast SETTING RANGE your “CLIP”: Call sign — identify yourself Location — be exact Injuries — number of injured, type of injuries, and so on Problem — give complete details. Give information calmly, Because this is primarily an emer- clearly, and in as few words as gency CB, we suggest you leave possible RANGE set to 10 when you store the 6. When you finish transmitting, CB. This ensures the maximum re- release PUSH TO
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21-1589.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM In an emergency, broadcast SETTING RANGE your “CLIP”: Call sign — identify yourself Location — be exact Injuries — number of injured, type of injuries, and so on Problem — give complete details. Give information calmly, Because this is primarily an emer- clearly, and in as few words as gency CB, we suggest you leave possible RANGE set to 10 when you store the 6. When you finish transmitting, CB. This ensures the maximum re- release PUSH TO
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21-1589.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM USING THE WEATHERADIO In the USA, detailed weather infor- 2. Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to mation is continuously broadcast on A, B or C. 372 government weather stations. Each station broadcasts on A — 162.400, B — 162.475, or C — 162.550 MHz. Most weather stations use frequency C, but in locations where there might be interference between stations, the other two frequencies might be used. 3. Adjust VOLUME to the desired Choose the frequency t
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21-1589.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 10:10 AM USING THE WEATHERADIO In the USA, detailed weather infor- 2. Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to mation is continuously broadcast on A, B or C. 372 government weather stations. Each station broadcasts on A — 162.400, B — 162.475, or C — 162.550 MHz. Most weather stations use frequency C, but in locations where there might be interference between stations, the other two frequencies might be used. 3. Adjust VOLUME to the desired Choose the frequency t
