Radio Shack 40-CHANNEL 2-WAY CB RADIO TRC-501 User Manual
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CONTENTS
Installation ........................................................................................................5
Mounting the Microphone Holder ................................................................5
Connecting the Microphone ........................................................................5
Mounting the TRC-501 ................................................................................ 5
Connecting an Antenna ...............................................................................6
Selecting an Antenna ........................................................................... 6
Connecting the Antenna .......................................................................7
Connecting an Optional External Speaker ..................................................7
Connecting Power ....................................................................................... 8
Using Vehicle Battery Power ................................................................8
Using the CB as a Base Station ...........................................................8
Operation .......................................................................................................... 9
Receiving Transmissions and Adjusting Squelch .......................................9
Transmitting ..............................................................................................10
CB Operation Tips .....................................................................................10
Common Uses for a CB Radio ...........................................................10
CB Courtesy ....................................................................................... 11
Maximum Range ................................................................................ 11
Using Common 10-Codes ..................................................................12
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................13
Reducing Noise .........................................................................................14
Maintenance ...................................................................................................15
Replacing the Fuse ...................................................................................16
Specifications ................................................................................................17
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