Radio Shack TRC-232 User Manual

Cat. No. 21-1672OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.TRC-2324-Watt 40-ChannelCB Walkie-Talkie21-1672.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5,

10Follow these steps to install batteries in the rechargeable batterycase.1. If the rechargeable battery case is connected to the walkie-talkie, push

11• Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire because they canexplode.• Do not open or mutilate a battery. Swallowing a battery canbe fatal.• Be caref

12Uncap the power jack cover on the battery case, attach theadapter plug to the adapter, insert the adapter plug into the pow-er jack, then plug the c

13Using Vehicle Battery PowerYour walkie-talkie comes with a DC car adapter that is ideal foruse in your vehicle. It lets you power your walkie-talkie

143. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle’s cigarettelighter socket.Note: If the walkie-talkie does not operate properly whenyou use th

15Using AC PowerYou can operate the walkie-talkie from AC power using the sup-plied DC car adapter, a 12-volt DC power supply (such as Cat.No. 22-120)

16Caution: Before plugging the plug into your cigarettelighter accessory outlet, make sure the cap is screwedfirmly onto the plug. See “Replacing the

176. When you finish using the DC adapter cord, disconnect itfrom the cigarette lighter accessory outlet. Then disconnectthe adapter cord from your wa

18CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONEYou can use an external speaker/microphone (such as Cat. No.19-310) for hands-free operation. Remove the ca

19OPERATIONBefore you use your walkie-talkie, you should know how to useit effectively and courteously. “Operational Hints” contains infor-mation that

2FEATURESYour Radio Shack TRC-232 4-Watt 40-Channel CB Walkie-Talkie is a portable, two-way citizen’s band radio that you cancarry almost anywhere. Us

203. Press UP or DWN until the desired channel appears on thedisplay. As you receive signals, the signal meter on the dis-play shows the incoming sign

21TRANSMITTING1. Follow the steps described in “Receiving Transmissionsand Adjusting Squelch.”2. To transmit, press PTT. TX appears on the display. Th

224. Press H/L to set the output power to low power, if neces-sary. LOW appears on the display. Use this mode to trans-mit to nearby units. If the oth

23Turning On/Off the Light Press LGT to turn on and off the display’s light. Using Last Channel RecallPress LCR to return to the last channel that was

24Scanning Incoming SignalsTo scan incoming signals, press SCAN. SCAN appears on thedisplay, and the walkie-talkie stops for 5 seconds on each chan-ne

25The walkie-talkie alternates between the first selected channel(the dual watch channel) and the currently selected channel.Whenever the walkie-talki

26Locking the FunctionsUse the LOCK switch to lock the walkie-talkie’s functions (exceptPTT, LGT, and H/L) to prevent accidental program changes.Press

27OPERATIONAL HINTSLike most activities, CB radio has its customs and courtesies.The following tips will help you get the most enjoyment from yourwalk

28• If you are a two-car (or more) family, CB radios are greatfor communicating with family members while they are intheir cars.• Contact friends or n

29MAXIMUM RANGEThe maximum range and quality of CB radio transmissions varydepending on the following conditions:• The type and quality of antenna use

3Built-In, Ceramic Filters — ensure superior selectivity and free-dom from adjacent-channel interference.Automatic Modulation Control — ensures a cons

30This table lists codes adopted by the Associated Public SafetyCommunications Officers (APCO).Code Meaning10-1 Your signal is bad. 10-2 Your signal i

31Code Meaning10-17 En route.10-18 Urgent.10-19 Contact _____. 10-20 What is your location?10-21 Call _____ by telephone.10-22 Cancel last message.10-

32CAREYour Radio Shack TRC-232 4-Watt 40-Channel CB Walkie-Talkie is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Thefollowing suggestions will he

33FCC INFORMATIONThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not re-quire you to have a license to operate this CB radio. However,you must know P

34This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interferen

35SPECIFICATIONSRECEIVERFrequency Coverage ... 26.965–27.405 MHzSensitivity ...

36Frequency Tolerance ... 0.002%Current Drain (with modulation):HI Position ...

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4CONTENTSPreparation ... 6Connecting an Antenna ...

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5Replacing the DC Car Adapter Fuse ... 35Specifications ...

63. Press down and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until itlocks into place.Note: If you are powering your walkie-talkie from your vehicle’scigarett

7Warning: Use extreme caution when installing or removing anoutdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It couldcontact overhead power

8Follow these steps to install batteries in the alkaline batterycase.1. If the alkaline battery case is connected to the walkie-talkie, push the batte

94. Press the battery case back together and slide it onto thewalkie-talkie.Cautions:• Never mix different types of batteries, and never mix oldand ne