Operation Manual

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1) YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT TRANSMIT OR YOUR TRANSMISSION
IS OF POOR QUALITY:
- Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the SWR is properly adjusted.
- Check that the microphone is properly plugged in.
- With the «push-to-talk» switch activated, the display flashes. Release the «push-to-talk»
switch, then re-press it to go into transmission.
2) YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR:
- Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
- Check that the volume is set to a comfortable listening level.
- Check that the microphone is properly plugged in.
- Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the SWR is properly adjusted.
- Check that you are using the same modulation mode as your correspondent.
3) YOUR CB WILL NOT LIGHT UP:
- Check the power supply.
- Check the connection wiring.
- Check the fuse.
E) HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE A MESSAGE:
Now that you have read the manual, make sure that your CB Radio is ready for use (i.e.
check that your antenna is connected).
Choose your channel (19, 27).
Choose your mode (AM/FM) which must be the same as that of your correspondent.
Press the «push-to-talk» switch and announce your message «Attention stations,
transmission testing» which will allow you to check the clearness and the power of your
signal. Release the switch and wait for a reply. You should receive a reply like, «Strong
and clear».
If you use a calling channel (19, 27) and you have established communication with
someone, it is common practice to choose another available channel so as not to block
the calling channel.
F) GLOSSARY:
Below you will find some of the most frequently used CB radio expressions. Remember
this is meant for fun and that you are by no means obliged to use them. In an
emergency, you should be as clear as possible.
INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET:
A Alpha H Hotel P Papa W Whiskey
B Bravo I India Q Quebec Y Yankee
C Charlie J Juliett R Romeo Z Zulu
D Delta L Lima S Sierra
E Echo M Mike T Tango
F Foxtrott N November U Uniform
G Golf O Oscar V Victor
TECHNICAL VOCABULARY:
AM : Amplitude Modulation
CB : Citizen’s Band
CH : Channel
CW : Continuous Wave
DX : Long Distance Liaison
DW : Dual Watch
FM : Frequency Modulation
GMT : Greenwich Meantime
HF : High Frequency
LF : Low Frequency
LSB : Lower Side Band
RX : Receiver
SSB : Single Side Band
SWR : Standing Wave Ratio
SWL : Short Wave Listening
SW : Short Wave
TX : CB Transceiver
UHF : Ultra High Frequency
USB : Upper Side Band
VHF : Very High Frequency
CB LANGUAGE:
Advertising : Flashing lights of police car
Back off : Slow down
Basement : Channel 1
Base station : A CB set in fixed location
Bear : Policeman
Bear bite : Speeding fine
Bear cage : Police station
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