Radio Shack TRC-442 - Manual (Page 10)

10
OPERATION
Before you use your CB radio, you
should know how to use it effectively
and courteously. “CB Operation Tips”
on Page 12 contains information that
will help you get more enjoyment from
your CB radio.
TURNING ON THE CB
AND RECEIVING
TRANSMISSIONS
1. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclock-
wise.
2. To turn on the CB, turn VOLUME
clockwise until it clicks and you
hear a hissing sound. The CB dis-
plays the last selected channel.
3. To tune to a specific channel, ro-
tate CHANNEL clockwise or coun-
terclockwise until the display
shows the desired channel.
To rapidly move up or down the
channels, turn
CHANNEL only
slightly to the left or right.
4. Slowly turn SQUELCH clockwise
until the hissing sound stops.
Note: If the CB picks up
unwanted, partial, or very weak
transmissions, turn
SQUELCH
clockwise to decrease the CB’s
sensitivity to these signals. Turn
SQUELCH counterclockwise if you
want to listen to a weak or distant
station.
5. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable
listening level.
6. To turn off the CB, turn VOLUME
counterclockwise until it clicks.
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