Radio Shack TRC-401 - Manual (Page 7)

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OPERATION
Before you start using your CB, we
recommend you read “CB Operation
Tips” on Page 8 which contains infor-
mation that will help you use your CB
effectively and courteously.
Note: Before you operate the CB, be
sure it is connected to power and an
antenna.
1. Turn VOLUME clockwise until it
clicks to turn on the CB. The CB
automatically tunes to Channel
9, the emergency channel.
2. Select another channel, if de-
sired.
• To immediately select Chan-
nel 19, press 19 . Channel 19
is another channel used for
emergencies and traveler as-
sistance.
• To select any other channel,
repeatedly press (or hold
down)
CHANNEL or .
The display shows the channel
number.
3. To transmit, hold the CB 2–3
inches from your mouth, hold
down
PUSH TO TALK , and speak
directly into MIC (the built-in
microphone). The TX (transmit)
indicator lights.
In an emergency, broadcast
your “CLIP”:
Call sign — identify yourself
Location — be exact
Injuries — number of injured,
type of injuries, and so on
Problem — give complete de-
tails. Give information calmly,
clearly, and in as few words as
possible
For example, “This is John
Smith at Highway 80 and Ale-
meda Street. There is a two-car
accident here with three injured
adults needing emergency care.
Please send an ambulance.”
4. When you finish transmitting, re-
lease PUSH TO TALK . You now
hear other transmissions on that
channel (such as the response
to your call). Adjust
VOLUME to
the desired listening level.
Note: VOLUME only affects what
you hear. It has no effect on
transmissions.
5. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME
counterclockwise until it clicks.
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