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Cat. No. 21-1709
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TRC-519
40-Channel Mobile CB Radio
with WX Alert and SAME
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21-1709.fm Page 2 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-Channel RF Gain Control — prevents overload- Mobile CB Radio provides two-way ing due to strong RF signals. communications on the citizen’s radio band and also lets you tune to local and Maximum Allowable Legal Power national weather service broadcasts. Output — gives you the greatest avail- This CB is perfect for recreational, busi- able range. ness, or emergency use. You can call other people who have CB
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21-1709.fm Page 3 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................... 4 Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 4 Attaching the Microphone Holder ....................................................................... 4 Mounting the CB ........................................................................
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21-1709.fm Page 4 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM INSTALLATION 3. Attach the holder at the mounting BEFORE YOU BEGIN location using the supplied machine screws and lock washers. Your CB’s display is protected during shipment by a piece of clear film. Care- fully peel off this film before using your radio for the first time. ATTACHING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER You can connect the microphone holder to either side of the CB or to another lo- cation in your vehicle. To attach the MOUNTING THE CB
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21-1709.fm Page 5 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Follow these steps to mount the CB us- 4. Attach the CB to the mounting ing the supplied hardware. bracket using the supplied rubber washers and mounting knobs. 1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes on the mounting sur- face. CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE 2. In each marked position, drill a hole slightly smaller than the supplied 1. Align the slot on the bottom of the mounting screws. microphone’s p
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21-1709.fm Page 6 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM To disconnect the microphone from the cable to the CB and connect the cable to CB, unscrew the locking nut then pull the ANT. jack on the back of the CB. out the plug. Caution: Never pull on the micro- phone’s cable. CONNECTING AN ANTENNA Cautions: There are many different types of CB • Avoid routing the cable next to sharp antennas for mobile CBs. Each antenna edges or moving parts, which might type has its own benefits, so choose the dam
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21-1709.fm Page 7 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM CONNECTING VEHICLE CONNECTING AN BATTERY POWER EXTERNAL SPEAKER Follow these steps to connect the CB to You can connect an optional external vehicle battery power. speaker to the CB. Use an 8-ohm 1 speaker with a / -inch (3.5-mm) plug. 8 Insert the speaker’s plug into the CB’s EXT. SP. jack. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of suitable speakers. To Chassis Ground (black) USING THE CB AS A BASE STATION To ACC Power (red)
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21-1709.fm Page 8 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Follow these steps to install the CB as a base station. Power Supply To – Terminal To + Terminal 1. Mount the base station antenna as described in its owner’s manual. Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove a base station CB antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go. It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution a
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21-1709.fm Page 9 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM OPERATION Before you use your CB, you should 4. Turn RF GAIN fully clockwise. know how to use it effectively and cour- teously. “Common Uses for a CB” on Page12 contains information that will help you get more enjoyment from your CB. Caution: Do not attempt to use your CB 5. Turn on the CB by turning OFF/VOL- without first connecting it to an antenna. UME clockwise. The display lights and the channel appears. Note: The CB sounds an alert if
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21-1709.fm Page 10 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM 8. Turn RF GAIN counterclockwise to TRANSMITTING decrease the incoming signal strength and prevent overloading. Note: We recommend you try receiving Or, turn clockwise to receive the it transmissions before you transmit. maximum possible signal . 1. To transmit, press the talk button on 9. Rotate CHANNEL to select a chan- the microphone. Hold the micro- nel. phone about 2–3 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal tone of voice. The TX
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21-1709.fm Page 11 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM To select a weather broadcast, set CB/ Alert Type You Hear WX to WX, and turn CHANNEL to select Warning Continuous short beeps one of the frequencies. Watch Continuous three short beeps Statement Continuous two short beeps Weather Alert Continuous long beeps Test and Other Slow short beeps To stop the alert tones, press ALERT TONE OFF or the microphone’s talk but- ton. SAME/ALT continues flashing until Set CB/WX to CB to return to normal
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21-1709.fm Page 12 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Notes: COMMON USES FOR A CB • Because of atmospheric conditions, Like most activities, CB radio has its you might encounter times when the customs and courtesies. The following signal your radio receives does not tips will help you get the most enjoyment contain information relevant to the from your CB. emergency level of the alert. This is normal. Business Uses • The radio will sound an alert regard- less of the channel setting. • Truck d
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21-1709.fm Page 13 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM • Ever have car trouble or run out of • the height of the antenna’s mounting gas on the highway? What an assur- location — the higher the antenna, ance it is to be able to call for assis- the better the signal’s range tance! • the surrounding terrain — moun- • Camping, fishing, and other sports tains and tall buildings limit the are more fun with a CB. Locate a range buddy or find out “what’s cooking” • weather conditions back at camp. • th
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21-1709.fm Page 14 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM Here are a few hints to help you reduce or eliminate such noise: • Make all CB power and antenna wires as short as possible. • Keep the power wires away from the antenna wires. • Be sure the chassis ground connec- tion is secure. • Replace old ignition wires with new, high-voltage, noise-suppression wires. • Install noise suppressors on your spark plugs, or install new spark plugs that have built-in noise sup- pressors. • If problems persis
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21-1709.fm Page 15 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM USING COMMON 10-CODES Citizen’s Band operators have largely Code Meaning adopted the 10-codes for standard 10-26 Disregard last infor- questions and answers. These codes mation. permit faster communication and better intelligibility in noisy areas. While not all 10-27 I am moving to codes are listed, most of the more popu- channel____. lar ones follow: 10-28 Identify your station. 10-32 I will give you a radio Code Meaning check. 10-33 Em
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21-1709.fm Page 16 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM WEATHER CHANNEL FREQUENCIES Your CB is programmed with the follow- ing United States weather service chan- nel FM frequencies: Frequency Channel (MHz) WX1 162.400 WX2 162.425 WX3 162.450 WX4 162.475 WX5 162.500 WX6 162.525 WX7 162.550 16
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21-1709.fm Page 17 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your CB, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Symptom Suggestion Trouble receiving. Make sure POWER is on. Make sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly. Be sure RF GAIN is fully clockwise. Make sure the CB is set to an operating channel. Make sure the microphone is securely connected. Press ACE to improve communication quality. Check for a good antenna connection. Trou
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21-1709.fm Page 18 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CB so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might con- tain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the CB only in normal temperature environments. Temper- ature extremes can shorten th
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21-1709.fm Page 19 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM REPLACING THE FUSE THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW The TRC-519’s 2-amp in-line fuse helps protect your CB from power surges and Your CB might cause TV or radio inter- short circuits. When replacement is re- ference even when it is operating prop- quired, use a 2-amp, fast-acting glass erly. To determine whether your CB is fuse, available at your local RadioShack causing the interference, turn off your store. CB. If the interference goes away, yo
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21-1709.fm Page 20 Monday, January 29, 2001 10:29 AM SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Frequency Response (1 kHz, 0 dB Reference) Lower, at 450 Hz ..................................................................................................... –3 dB Upper, at 2500 Hz ................................................................................................... –3 dB Intermediate Frequency First IF ................................................................................................
