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TRC-511 40-Channel
Mini-Mobile CB Radio
with Channel 9/19 Priority Switch
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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21-1705.fm Page 2 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Contents Features .................................................................................................................................. 3 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 5 Mounting the Microphone Holder ...................................................................................... 5 Mounting the CB ...........
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21-1705.fm Page 3 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Features Your RadioShack 40-Channel Mini-Mobile Two Ceramic Filters — provide superior CB Radio is a great way to communicate channel selectivity and prevent adjacent with other CB radio operators. Because of its channel interference. convenient compact size, you can use it al- Universal Mounting Bracket — lets you most anywhere. You can mount it in a vehi- mount your CB securely in your vehicle, or cle for mobile use, or in your home o
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21-1705.fm Page 4 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM FCC INFORMATION The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not require you to have a license to operate this CB radio. However, you must know Part 95 of FCC Rules. These rules ap- ply to the operation of a Class D CB. We have provided a copy of these regulations with your CB radio. Warning: Do not open your CB radio to make any internal adjustments. A CB radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is
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21-1705.fm Page 5 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Installation Caution: Be careful not to drill into any- MOUNTING THE thing behind the mounting surface. MICROPHONE HOLDER 3. Mount the holder using the machine You can mount the microphone holder on ei- screws, spring washers, plain washers ther side of the CB or at another location and nuts. near your receiver. Warning: Do not mount the CB microphone holder where it could damage or interfere with the operation of any passive restrain
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21-1705.fm Page 6 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Warning: If you use the CB in a vehicle, 4. Attach the CB to the mounting bracket mount it securely to avoid damage to the CB using the two rubber washers and or vehicle or injury to passengers. mounting knobs. Follow these steps to mount the CB using the supplied hardware. 1. Using the mounting bracket as a tem- plate, mark the positions for the screw holes on the mounting surface. CONNECTING AN ANTENNA There are many different types of
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21-1705.fm Page 7 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Cautions: Caution: Never pull on the microphone ca- ble. • Avoid routing the cable next to sharp edges or moving parts which might dam- USING VEHICLE BATTERY age the cable. POWER • Do not run the cable next to power Follow these steps to connect the CB to vehi- cables or other radio antenna cables. cle battery power. • Do not run the cable through a vehicle’s 1. Connect the red wire (with in-line fuse engine compartment or other areas th
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21-1705.fm Page 8 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM • a 13.8V DC power supply that supplies 4. Connect the CB’s red wire to the posi- at least 1.5 amps (available from tive (+) terminal on the DC power sup- RadioShack) ply. Caution: Most 13.8V DC power sup- 5. Connect the DC power supply to a stan- plies plug into a standard AC outlet to dard AC outlet. produce DC power. Before connecting Cautions: your CB to a 13.8V DC power supply, read and follow the instructions included • To comply w
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21-1705.fm Page 9 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Operation Before you use your CB, you should know Note: To receive very weak signals, turn how to use it effectively and courteously. SQUELCH counterclockwise. You hear “Operational Hints” on Page 10 contains in- noise between transmissions, but you formation that will help you get more enjoy- also hear weak transmissions. ment from your CB. 6. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME coun- RX and TX Indicators terclockwise until you hear it cli
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21-1705.fm Page 10 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM To select an emergency channel (channel 9 To switch back to a non-emergency channel, or 19), set OUT CH9 CH19 to CH9 or CH19. set OUT CH9 CH19 to OUT. The previously se- The selected channel number flashes. lected channel number appears. Operational Hints Like most activities, CB radio has its customs assistance in locating destinations. A and courtesies. The following tips will help CB radio is also good company on those you get the m
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21-1705.fm Page 11 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM This table lists codes adopted by the Associ- Code Meaning ated Public Safety Communications Officers (APCO). 10-24 Assignment complete. Code Meaning 10-25 Meet _____. Estimated time of arrival is 10-1 Your signal is bad. 10-26 _____. 10-2 Your signal is good. 10-30 Use caution. 10-3 Stop transmitting. 10-31 Pick up. Message received and under- 10-4 Emergency traffic. Clear the stood. 10-33 channel. 10-5 Relay information to _____. 1
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21-1705.fm Page 12 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range is Your local RadioShack store has a wide se- generally line-of-sight. lection of noise-suppression accessories. REDUCING NOISE Note: Operation instructions are for satisfy- ing FCC RF exposure requirements. Because your CB is exceptionally quiet, any noise you hear is probably from an external source in your vehicle such as an alternator, another radio, or spark plugs. The transceiver uses an ANL
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21-1705.fm Page 13 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Troubleshooting If your CB is not working as it should, follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Symptom Solutions CB has trouble receiving. Rotate VOLUME clockwise so power is on. Make sure that the mic is connected and that the other connec- tions are secure. Make sure that the antenna is connected and that the other con- nections are
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21-1705.fm Page 14 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Care and Maintenance To enjoy your RadioShack 40-Channel Mini- 2. Hold the fuse holder by both ends, push Mobile CB Radio for a long time: the ends together, twist one end coun- terclockwise, then pull them apart. • Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the CB only in normal temperature environments. 3. Remove the old fuse and inspect its condition. If it is not blown, reinsert it. If it • Handle the
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21-1705.fm Page 15 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Specifications Receiver Frequency Coverage ........................................................... All 40 channels (class D) 26.965–27.405 MHz Sensitivity ...................................................................................................... 0.5 uV or better for 10 dB S/N Squelch Sensitivity ..................................................................... From 0.5 uV to 1 mV adjustable (nominal) Frequency Resp
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21-1705.fm Page 16 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PU
