Radio Shack TRC-494 - Manual (Page 27)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your CB is not working as it should, follow the suggestions below to see if you
can eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local Radio Shack
store for assistance.
Symptom Remedy
CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons do
not work.
• If CH 9 is set to IN , set it to OUT , then use the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons.
• Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to CB .
No channel display. • Press DISPLAY . The CB displays the channel.
• Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to CB .
Not transmitting well. • Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to CB .
• Fully press PUSH TO TALK .
• Secure the antenna connection.
• Fully extend the antenna.
Not receiving well. • Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to CB .
• Properly adjust RANGE .
• Properly adjust VOLUME .
• Secure the antenna connection.
• Fully extend the antenna.
No weatheradio reception. • Set WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB to WEATHERADIO-
A, B , or C .
• Set it to the channel that provides the best
reception.
• Fully extend the antenna.
CB does not operate at all. • Check the DC power connection.
• Replace the blown fuse in the power cord.
• Insufficient battery pack power. Press BATT
TEST to check, and replace the batteries, if
necessary.
• Turn on VOLUME .
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