Radio Shack TRC-519 - Manual (Page 10)

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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 chan-
nel.
10. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis-
tening level.
11. To improve communication quality,
press ACE . The ACE indicator lights.
See “Reducing Noise” on Page 13
Notes:
• The ACE circuit does not operate
when you select WX .
• You cannot turn on the ACE cir-
cuit while holding down the talk
button.
12. To turn off the CB, turn OFF/VOLUME
counterclockwise until it clicks.
TRANSMITTING
Note: We recommend you try receiving
transmissions before you transmit.
1. To transmit, press the talk button on
the microphone. Hold the micro-
phone about 2–3 inches from your
mouth and speak in a normal tone
of voice. The TX indicator turns on.
2. When you finish transmitting,
release the talk button. The TX indi-
cator turns off.
3. To turn off the CB, turn OFF/VOLUME
counterclockwise until it clicks.
LISTENING TO THE
WEATHER BAND
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) broadcasts local
forecast and regional weather informa-
tion on one or more of seven channels in
the US. We have pre-programmed your
CB with all seven of these frequencies.
(See “Weather Channel Frequencies”
on Page 16.)
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