21-1709.fm Page 1 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Cat. No. 21-1709 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
1-1709.fm Page 2 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio provides two-way communications on the citizen’s radio band and also lets you tune to local and national weather service broadcasts. This CB is perfect for recreational, business, or emergency use. You can call other people who have CBs at home, in their vehicles, or at campsites, (for example).
21-1709.fm Page 3 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................... Before You Begin ............................................................................................... Attaching the Microphone Holder ....................................................................... Mounting the CB ............................................................................................
21-1709.fm Page 4 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Your CB’s display is protected during shipment by a piece of clear film. Carefully peel off this film before using your radio for the first time. 3. Attach the holder at the mounting location using the supplied machine screws and lock washers. ATTACHING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER You can connect the microphone holder to either side of the CB or to another location in your vehicle.
21-1709.fm Page 5 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM 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. 2. In each marked position, drill a hole slightly smaller than the supplied mounting screws. Caution: Be careful not to drill into objects behind the mounting surface. 4. Attach the CB to the mounting bracket using the supplied rubber washers and mounting knobs.
21-1709.fm Page 6 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM To disconnect the microphone from the CB, unscrew the locking nut then pull out the plug. cable to the CB and connect the cable to the ANT. jack on the back of the CB. Caution: Never pull on the microphone’s cable. CONNECTING AN ANTENNA Cautions: There are many different types of CB antennas for mobile CBs. Each antenna type has its own benefits, so choose the one that best meets your needs.
21-1709.fm Page 7 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM CONNECTING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER Follow these steps to connect the CB to vehicle battery power. You can connect an optional external speaker to the CB. Use an 8-ohm speaker with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug. Insert the speaker’s plug into the CB’s EXT. SP. jack. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of suitable speakers. To Chassis Ground (black) To ACC Power (red) 1.
21-1709.fm Page 8 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Follow these steps to install the CB as a base station. Power Supply To – Terminal To + Terminal 1. Mount the base station antenna as described in its owner’s manual. Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove a base station CB antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go. It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death.
21-1709.fm Page 9 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM OPERATION Before you use your CB, you should know how to use it effectively and courteously. “Common Uses for a CB” on Page 12 contains information that will help you get more enjoyment from your CB. Caution: Do not attempt to use your CB without first connecting it to an antenna. RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS AND SETTING SQUELCH 1. Rotate VOLUME fully counterclockwise 4. Turn RF GAIN fully clockwise. 5. Turn on the CB by turning OFF/VOLUME clockwise.
21-1709.fm Page 10 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM 8. Turn RF GAIN counterclockwise to decrease the incoming signal strength and prevent overloading. Or, turn it clockwise to receive the maximum possible signal . 9. Rotate CHANNEL to select a channel. TRANSMITTING Note: We recommend you try receiving transmissions before you transmit. 1. To transmit, press the talk button on the microphone. Hold the microphone about 2–3 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal tone of voice.
21-1709.fm Page 11 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM To select a weather broadcast, set CB/ WX to WX, and turn CHANNEL to select one of the frequencies. Set CB/WX to CB to return to normal CB operation. Alert Type You Hear Warning Continuous short beeps Watch Continuous three short beeps Statement Continuous two short beeps Weather Alert Continuous long beeps Test and Other Slow short beeps To stop the alert tones, press ALERT TONE OFF or the microphone’s talk button.
21-1709.fm Page 12 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Notes: • Because of atmospheric conditions, you might encounter times when the signal your radio receives does not contain information relevant to the emergency level of the alert. This is normal. • The radio will sound an alert regardless of the channel setting. • The CB will not sound an alert while you are transmitting.
21-1709.fm Page 13 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM • Ever have car trouble or run out of gas on the highway? What an assurance it is to be able to call for assistance! • Camping, fishing, and other sports are more fun with a CB. Locate a buddy or find out “what’s cooking” back at camp.
21-1709.fm Page 14 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Here are a few hints to help you reduce or eliminate such noise: • Make all CB power and antenna wires as short as possible. • Keep the power wires away from the antenna wires. • Be sure the chassis ground connection is secure. • Replace old ignition wires with new, high-voltage, noise-suppression wires. • Install noise suppressors on your spark plugs, or install new spark plugs that have built-in noise suppressors.
21-1709.fm Page 15 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM USING COMMON 10-CODES Citizen’s Band operators have largely adopted the 10-codes for standard questions and answers. These codes permit faster communication and better intelligibility in noisy areas. While not all codes are listed, most of the more popular ones follow: Code Code Meaning 10-26 Disregard last information. 10-27 I am moving to channel____. 10-28 Identify your station. 10-32 I will give you a radio check.
21-1709.fm Page 16 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM WEATHER CHANNEL FREQUENCIES Your CB is programmed with the following United States weather service channel FM frequencies: 16 Channel Frequency (MHz) WX1 162.400 WX2 162.425 WX3 162.450 WX4 162.475 WX5 162.500 WX6 162.525 WX7 162.
21-1709.fm Page 17 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your CB, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Symptom Trouble receiving. Suggestion Make sure POWER is on. Make sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly. Be sure RF GAIN is fully clockwise. Make sure the CB is set to an operating channel. Make sure the microphone is securely connected. Press ACE to improve communication quality. Check for a good antenna connection.
21-1709.fm Page 18 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CB so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the CB only in normal temperature environments.
21-1709.fm Page 19 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM REPLACING THE FUSE The TRC-519’s 2-amp in-line fuse helps protect your CB from power surges and short circuits. When replacement is required, use a 2-amp, fast-acting glass fuse, available at your local RadioShack store. Follow these steps to replace the fuse. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your CB might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your CB is causing the interference, turn off your CB.
21-1709.fm Page 20 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Response (1 kHz, 0 dB Reference) Lower, at 450 Hz ..................................................................................................... –3 dB Upper, at 2500 Hz ................................................................................................... –3 dB Intermediate Frequency First IF .......................................................................................................... 10.
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21-1709.fm Page 24 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 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.
