Radio Shack TRC-494 - Manual (Page 15)

8
USING THE CB
Before you start using your CB, you
should know how to use it effectively
and courteously. “CB Operation
Tips” contains information that will
help you use and enjoy your CB.
Note: Before you operate the CB, be
sure you connect a power source
and an antenna to the CB.
1. Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn
on the CB. The volume level
appears in the VOLUME win-
dow.
2. Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to
CB .
3. Turn RANGE fully counterclock-
wise to set it to 10 .
Note: To eliminate background
noise, see “Setting Range.”
4. Select a channel as follows:
• To immediately select Chan-
nel 9, set CH 9 to IN . Channel
9 is used for emergencies and
traveler assistance.
• To select any other channel,
set CH 9 to OUT . Then press
CHANNEL UP or DOWN to
select a channel.
Note: To check the selected
channel number, press
DISPLAY
on the side of the CB. The num-
ber appears for 20 seconds.
5. To transmit, hold the CB 2-3
inches from your mouth, press
and hold down
PUSH TO TALK
on the side of the CB, and speak
directly into the built-in micro-
phone.
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