21-1705.fm Page 1 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM TRC-511 40-Channel Mini-Mobile CB Radio Please read before using this equipment.
1-1705.fm Page 2 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM ˆ Contents Features .................................................................................................................................. 3 Installation .............................................................................................................................. Mounting the Microphone Holder ...................................................................................... Mounting the CB .............................
21-1705.fm Page 3 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM ˆ Features Your RadioShack 40-Channel Mini-Mobile CB Radio is a great way to communicate with other CB radio operators. Because of its convenient compact size, you can use it almost anywhere. You can mount it in a vehicle for mobile use, or in your home or office for use as a base station. Two Ceramic Filters — provide superior channel selectivity and prevent adjacent channel interference. Your CB has these advanced features.
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 apply 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.
21-1705.fm Page 5 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM ˆ Installation MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER Caution: Be careful not to drill into anything behind the mounting surface. You can mount the microphone holder on either side of the CB or at another location near your receiver. 3. Mount the holder using the machine screws, spring washers, plain washers and nuts.
21-1705.fm Page 6 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Warning: If you use the CB in a vehicle, mount it securely to avoid damage to the CB or vehicle or injury to passengers. 4. Attach the CB to the mounting bracket using the two rubber washers and mounting knobs. Follow these steps to mount the CB using the supplied hardware. 1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes on the mounting surface.
21-1705.fm Page 7 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Cautions: Caution: Never pull on the microphone cable. • Avoid routing the cable next to sharp edges or moving parts which might damage the cable. • Do not run the cable next to power cables or other radio antenna cables. • Do not run the cable through a vehicle’s engine compartment or other areas that produce extreme heat.
21-1705.fm Page 8 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM • a 13.8V DC power supply that supplies at least 1.5 amps (available from RadioShack) 4. Connect the CB’s red wire to the positive (+) terminal on the DC power supply. Caution: Most 13.8V DC power supplies plug into a standard AC outlet to produce DC power. Before connecting your CB to a 13.8V DC power supply, read and follow the instructions included with the power supply. 5. Connect the DC power supply to a standard AC outlet.
21-1705.fm Page 9 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM ˆ Operation Note: To receive very weak signals, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise. You hear noise between transmissions, but you also hear weak transmissions. Before you use your CB, you should know how to use it effectively and courteously. “Operational Hints” on Page 10 contains information that will help you get more enjoyment from your CB. 6. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME counterclockwise until you hear it click. The channel display turns off.
21-1705.fm Page 10 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM To select an emergency channel (channel 9 or 19), set OUT CH9 CH19 to CH9 or CH19. The selected channel number flashes. To switch back to a non-emergency channel, set OUT CH9 CH19 to OUT. The previously selected channel number appears. ˆ Operational Hints Like most activities, CB radio has its customs and courtesies. The following tips will help you get the most enjoyment from your CB.
21-1705.fm Page 11 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM This table lists codes adopted by the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers (APCO). Code Meaning 10-1 Your signal is bad. 10-2 Your signal is good. 10-3 Stop transmitting. 10-4 Message received and understood. Code Meaning 10-24 Assignment complete. 10-25 Meet _____. 10-26 Estimated time of arrival is _____. 10-30 Use caution. 10-31 Pick up. 10-33 Emergency traffic. Clear the channel.
21-1705.fm Page 12 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range is generally line-of-sight. Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of noise-suppression accessories. REDUCING NOISE Note: Operation instructions are for satisfying 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.
21-1705.fm Page 13 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM ˆ 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 CB has trouble receiving. Solutions Rotate VOLUME clockwise so power is on. Make sure that the mic is connected and that the other connections are secure. Make sure that the antenna is connected and that the other connections are secure.
21-1705.fm Page 14 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM ˆ Care and Maintenance To enjoy your RadioShack 40-Channel MiniMobile CB Radio for a long time: 2. Hold the fuse holder by both ends, push the ends together, twist one end counterclockwise, 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. • Handle the CB gently and carefully. Do not drop it. • Keep the CB away from dust and dirt.
21-1705.fm Page 15 Thursday, September 7, 2000 10:41 AM ˆ 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 Response ..........
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 workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
