Radio Shack TRC-442 - Manual (Page 15)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your CB is not working as it should, follow these suggestions to see if you can
eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
Symptom: Check That:
Trouble with reception • The CB is turned on.
• VOLUME is turned up.
• SQUELCH is turned counterclockwise.
• PUSH TO TALK is not being pressed in.
• The antenna cable is securely connected to
both the antenna and the CB.
Trouble with transmission • The CB is turned on.
• VOLUME is turned up.
• The microphone is securely connected to the
CB.
• All connectors are clean and tightened.
• You are fully pressing PUSH TO TALK
• The antenna cable is securely connected to
both the antenna and the CB.
No channel selection You are not pressing PUSH TO TALK . You cannot
change channels when PUSH TO TALK is pressed.
CB does not work at all • The power supply and in-line fuse are working
(see “Replacing the Fuse’’ on Page 18).
• The red (+) and black (–) wires are connected
properly when using vehicle battery power.
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