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Cat. No. 21-409
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment
TRC-509
FM Walkie-Talkie
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21-409.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack TRC-509 FM Walkie-Talkie is a compact, portable 2-way FM radio. You can commu- nicate with another TRC-509 or any FM transceiver operating on the same frequency (49.830 MHz). Use your walkie-talkie to add to your fun when you are at sporting events, on camping trips, biking, or hiking with your friends. The walkie-talkie is also practical for use on the job. Use it when taking inventory in a warehouse, keep- ing track
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21-409.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM Belt Clip — lets you clip the walkie-talkie to your belt or pocket so you can keep your hands free. Antenna — provides clear reception. Note: To power your TRC-509, you need one 9 volt alkaline battery (not supplied). 3
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21-409.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY Your walkie-talkie uses one 9 volt battery (not sup- plied) for power. For the longest life and best perfor- mance, we recommend you use an alkaline battery such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553. Caution: Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type. Follow these steps to install a battery. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Fig.
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21-409.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM 3. Replace the cover. When the BATTERY LOW indicator lights, replace the battery. Cautions: • Always remove an old or weak battery. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can destroy elec- tronic parts. • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them. 5
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21-409.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP Your walkie-talkie comes with a belt clip. To install it, slide the clip into the slot on the back of the trans- ceiver until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip, lift up on the locking tab and slide the clip out. Fig. 2 Slot Belt Clip Locking 6
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21-409.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM OPERATION USING THE WALKIE-TALKIE 1. Pull out and fully extend the antenna for maxi- mum range. Fig. 3 2. Turn on the walkie-talkie by rotating OFF/VOL up until you hear a click. Fig. 4 3. To transmit, press PUSH-TO-TALK and speak CALL into the microphone (MIC). Or, press to transmit a tone signal, which alerts the other person to your call. 7
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21-409.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM Fig. 5 4. When you finish talking, release PUSH-TO- TALK. 5. Adjust OFF/VOL for the most comfortable lis- tening level. 6. To turn off the walkie-talkie, rotate OFF/VOL down until you hear a click. 8
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21-409.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TRC-509 FM Walkie-Talkie is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your walkie-talkie so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the walkie-talkie dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can cor- rode the electronic circuits. Use and store the walkie-talkie only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extre
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21-409.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your walkie-talkie’s electronic parts. Wipe the walkie-talkie with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter- gents to clean the walkie-talkie. Modifying or tampering with the walkie-talkie’s inter- nal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your wa
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21-409.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your walkie-talkie might cause TV or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly. To deter- mine whether your walkie-talkie is causing the interference, turn off your walkie-talkie. If the inter- ference goes away, your walkie-talkie is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • Moving your walkie-talkie away from the receiver. • Contacting your local RadioShack store for help. If you cannot elim
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21-409.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM SPECIFICATIONS General Operation Frequency .......................... 49.803 MHz Number of Channels ............................................ 1 Input Voltage .............................................. 9 V DC Current Drain (Standby) .............................. 15 mA (Receive) ........................................... 100 mA max (Transmit) ........................................... .40 mA max 3 5 1 Dimensions (HWD)............ 4 /4
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21-409.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM Transmitter RF Energy Output .............................. 10,000 μV/m @3 meters (FCC max) Spurious and Harmonic Emissions ............... 20 dB FM Hum and Noise ....................................... 40 dB Audio Distortion ............................................. 10 % Frequency Stability (0°C to 40°C) .............. ± 2 kHz Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and im- provement
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21-409.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM NOTES 14
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21-409.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM Limited Ninety-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 deal- ers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
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21-409.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:31 PM (continued) caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, acci- dent, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow in- structions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance
