Cat. No. 12-795
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Multi-Band AC/DC Portable Radio
FEATURES
Your RadioShack Multi-Band AC/DC
Portable Radio is designed to provide
high-quality sound while y ou listen to up
to 10 different radio ban ds. T he p ortable
design lets you use it almo st anywhere.
Its features include:
Multiple Power Options
— let you
power the radio with sta nda rd AC powe r
using the supplied cord, batteries (not
supplied), or your car’s cigarette-lighter
socket (using an optional DC adapter).
MIC
Jack
phone with a
— lets you connect a micro-
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/8-inch plug (not suppli ed)
to the radio and hear sound from the microphone through the radio’s speaker
(like a public address system).
AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)
— provides drift-free FM reception and
reduced sound distortion.
Carry Strap
— easily attaches to the radio so you can carr y it with you almost
anywhere.
Directi on Find er
— directional antenna
lets you fine-tune the radio to improve
AM reception.
Caution:
DIRECTION FINDER
(
The directional antenna
) on top of the radio
is not a handle. To avoid damaging the
antenna, do not lif t or car ry the r adio using the antenna. (Use the provided carry
strap instead.)
We recommend yo u record your radio ’s
serial number here. The number is inside the radio’s battery compartment.
Serial Number __________________
WARNING:
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
To reduce the risk of fire or
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
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© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .......................... ............................................. .................................... 4
Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 4
Using AC Power ....................................................................................... 4
Using Batteries ......................................................................................... 5
Using Vehicle Battery Power .................................................... ...... ...... .... 6
Connecting the Wire Antenna ......................................................................... 7
Attaching the Carry Strap ................................................................................ 7
Operation ............................. ............................................. .................................... 8
Understanding the Bands ......................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... .... 8
AM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 8
Citizen Band ............................................................................................. 8
Short Wave 1/2 ......................................................................................... 8
FM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 9
TV Sound 1 ............................................................................................... 9
TV Sound 2 ............................................................................................... 9
VHF Marine ........ ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .................................... 9
Air Craft ..................................................................................................... 9
Weather Band ........................................................................................... 9
Basic Radio Operation .................................................................................. 10
Reading the Tuning/Battery Meter ................................................................ 11
Using the P.A. (Public Address) Function ...................................................... 11
Using the Earphone ....................................................................................... 12
Listening Safely ...................................................................................... 12
Traffic Safety ........................................................................................... 12
Care ...................................... ....... ...... ............................................................ 13
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 13
Specifications .................................................................................................... 15
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power the radio from standard
AC power using the supplied power
cord, with batteries (not supplied), or
from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket (using an optional DC adapter).
Caution:
vehicle battery power disconnects any
internal batteries. However, batteries
can leak chemicals that can corrode and
damage the radio. Always remove the
batteries if you:
• will not be using the radio for a week
• plan to use only AC or ve hicle bat-
Using AC Power
You can power the radio using the supplied AC power cord.
Connecting the rad io to AC or
or more
tery power for a week or more
Follow these steps to connect AC power.
AC/DC
AC
.
POWER
on the back of the radio
is set to
1. Be sure
set
to
2. Open the battery compartment
cover, pull out the power cord, then
replace the cover while routing the
cord through the slot on th e side of
the cover.
OFF
, then
Cautions:
You must use the supp lied
AC power cord. Using an y
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other power cord could
damage the radio or the power cord.
Contact your local RadioShack
store for power cord replacement.
• Always connect the power cord to
the radio before you connect it to AC
power. When you finish, disconnect
the power cord from AC power before you disconnect it from the radio.
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Cord
Slot
3. Plug the cord into a standard AC
outlet.
Caution:
polarized plug ( one blade is wider than
the other). If you have difficul ty insertin g
the plug into the outlet, do not force it!
Turn the plug over and try again.
Your radio’s p ower co rd has a
Using Batteries
You can power the radio with four D batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longe st life, we reco mmend
RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Be sure
AC/DC
set
DC
to
.
POWER
is set to
on the back of the rad io
OFF
, then
3. Place four D batteries into the compartment on top of the att ached ribbon and according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
Ribbon
4. Replace the cover.
Replace the radio’s batteries when:
• The needle on the
TERY
meter points toward the left of
TUNING/BAT-
the green shaded ( lower) portion of
the meter, when
set to
P. A.
ON
and
(see “Reading the TUNING/
POWER ON/OFF
RADIO/P.A.
is set to
BATTER Y Meter” on Page 11).
is
2. Press down the tabs on the battery
compartment cover and pull them
out to remove the cover.
• Reception weakens or the sound
distorts.
• The radio does not operate properly.
Warning:
Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Cautions:
If you do not plan to use the
radio with batteries for a wee k o r long er,
remove the batteries. Batte ries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
Note:
To easily remove the batteries,
pull up on the attached ribbon.
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Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power the radio from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 500 mA
DC adapter (not supplied) available at
your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a power
source that supplies 9V DC
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and delivers at least 500
mA. Its center tip must be set to
negative and its plug must fit the ra-
DC 9V
dio's
that does not meet thes e specifications could damage the radio or the
adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to
the radio before you connect it to the
power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapt er from the power
source before you disconnect it from
the radio.
jack. Using an adapter
2. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
9V.
3. Insert the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer
diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter
barrel plug into the
the back of the radio.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter
into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket.
DC 9V
Cigarette
Lighter
Socket
jack on
Follow these steps to c onnect DC power.
1. Be sure
AC/DC
set
DC
to
6
POWER
on the back of the radio
.
is set to
OFF
, and
If the radio does not operate when
Note:
you connect a DC adapter, unplug the
adapter from the cigarett e-lighter socket
and clean any ashes or debris from the
socket.
CONNECTING THE WIRE
ANTENNA
ATTACHING THE CARRY
STRAP
Besides the
na and the built-in telesc oping antenna,
the radio comes with a separate wire antenna (about 10 feet lon g) for reception
when you listen to the s hortwave bands
SW
(
or
simply insert the antenna’s plug into
ANT
on the front of the radio.
For the best reception when using the
wire antenna, fully extend the antenna
and run it outside through a window (if
possible).
If you lose or damage the sup-
Note:
plied wire antenna, you can replace it
with a shortwave antenna kit available at
your local RadioShack store.
DIRECTION FINDER
SW2
). To connect the antenna,
anten-
The radio comes wit h a carry strap that
you can easily attach and use to carry
the radio with yo u almost anyw here you
go. Follow these steps to attach each
end of the supplied st rap to the hanger
bars on the radio.
1. Insert one end of the st rap into the
hanger bar on one side of the radio.
2. Loop the strap end around the bar
and pull up on the strap.
3. Insert the strap end into the lower
part of the buckle.
4. Pull the strap end throu gh the top of
the buckle far enough to stop the
strap from slipping.
To shorten the strap for hand carrying, slide the two buckles together.
To lengthen the strap for shoulder
carrying, slide the two buckles apart.
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OPERATION
UNDERSTANDING THE BANDS
This radio lets y ou s el ec t fr o m 1 0 dif f erent
radio frequency bands. A scale showing
the frequency range and tuning position
for each band appears to the right of that
band’s name on the radio’s multi-band display.
This section briefly descr ibes the fre quency range of each band and the types of
communication you can hear when you
listen to that band.
AM Broadcast
Frequency Range
Communications
: 530–1710 kHz
: AM radio stations
Citizen Band
Frequency Range
Communications
tion announcements, and Channel 19 —
the HELP channel, home-to-home, truckto-truck, dispatchers.
: 26.965–27.405 MHz
: Traffic and road condi-
Notes:
• CB reception is l imited by range.
Some conditions, suc h as electrical interference, natural obstructions (such as hills), humidity, or
atmospheric conditions , could further limit reception.
• For the best CB reception, be
sure to fully extend the radio’s
telescoping antenna.
Short Wave 1/2
Frequency Range
• SHORT WAVE 1: 4–6 MHz
• SHORT WAVE 2: 7–12 MHz
Communications
around the world.
:
: Broadcasts from
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Notes:
• Reception varies according to the
seasons of the year, the current
weather conditions, change in atmosphere and the frequency you
selected.
• The best time for listeni ng to shortwave broadcasts is in the evening.
FM Broadcast
Frequency Range
Communications
: 88–108 MHz
: FM radio stations.
TV Sound 1
Frequency Range
Communications
sion broadcasts.
: Channels 2–6
: Audio portion of televi-
TV Sound 2
VHF Marine
Frequency Range
Communications
marine band frequencies (such as police, fire department , taxi, truck a nd other private mobile transmissions).
: 145–175 MHz
: Public service and
Air Craft
Frequency Range
Communications
tions such as aircraft-to-aircraft or between air traffic control and aircraft.
: 108–135 MHz
: Aircraft communica-
Weather Band
Frequencies
:
162.400 162.425 162.450
162.475 162.500 162.525
162.550
Frequency Range
Communications
sion broadcasts.
: Channels 7–13
: Audio portion of televi-
Communications
broadcasts.
You can generally expect to re-
Note:
ceive at least one of thes e channels in
your area.
: Weather information
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BASIC RADIO OPERATION
TUNING/BATTERY Meter DIRECTION FINDER Telescoping Antenna
POWER
RADIO/P.A.
AFC
VOLUME
Frequency
Scale
TUNING
FINE TUNING
TONE
MIC
ANT
EAR
Follow these steps to turn the radi o on/
off, select a radio band and station/frequency, and adjust the sound.
1. Turn
VOLUME
toward
MIN
until it
stops.
2. Set
RADIO/P.A.
to
RADIO
. (To use
the P.A. setting, see “Using the P.A.
(Public Address) F unction” on Page
11.
3. Turn the band selector to the
band(s) you want to listen to.
4. If you selected any band other th an
AM, SW1
or
SW2
, fully extend the
telescoping antenna on top of the
radio.
If you selected
the supplied wire antenna to
SW1 or SW2
, connect
ANT
on
the front of the radio. (See “Connecting the Wire An tenna” on Page
7.)
Band
Selector
Note:
directional antenna (
FINDER
The radio uses the attached
DIRECTION
) for AM band reception. The
position of the radio’s telescoping
antenna does not affect AM band
reception.
5. For reduced sound distortion and
drift-free FM reception, set
AFC
(Automatic Frequency Control) to
ON.
6. Set
POWER
to ON to turn on the
radio.
7. Adjust
VOLUME
toward
increase the volume, or towar d
MAX
to
MIN
to decrease it.
8. Adjust
TONE
to get the sound you
like.
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9. To select a different station/frequency, rotate
TUNING
(the outside
knob) on the front of the ra dio. The
yellow bar on the multi-band scale
moves to indicate the curren t tuning
position. The needle on the
BATTERY
meter moves toward 10 as
TUNING/
the signal strength increases or
toward
0
as it decreases (see
“Reading the TUNING/BATTERY
Meter).
Notes:
AM
• If you selected the
DIRECTION FINDER
band, turn
(the directional AM antenna) on top of the
radio to fine tune the s el ected A M
station.
• If you selected the
band, rotate
knob inside
TUNING
SW1 or SW2
FINE TUNING
) to fine tune
(the
the selected SW frequency.
10. To turn off the radio when you finish,
set
POWER
to
OFF
.
With
set to
POWER
RADIO
set to ON and
, the position of the nee dle
RADIO/P.A.
on the top portion of the meter shows
the current signa l strength on a scale of
0 (weakest signal) to 10 ( strongest signal).
With
set to
POWER
P.A.
set to ON and
, the position of the n eedle on
RADIO/P.A.
the lower (gree n-shaded) portion of the
meter shows the current battery
strength. The needle points toward the
right when the battery strength is strong,
and moves to the left as the battery
strength weakens.
USING THE P.A. (PUBLIC
ADDRESS) FUNCTION
Follow these steps to connect a microphone with
supplied) to the radio and set the radi o
so you can hear sound from the microphone through the radio’s speaker.
1
/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug (not
READING THE TUNING/
BATTERY METER
The radio’s
dicates the current signal strength and
the current battery strength (if you installed batteries).
TUNING/BATTERY
meter in-
Your local RadioShack store car-
Note:
ries a wide selection of microphones.
1. Turn
VOLUME
toward
MIN
until it
stops.
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2. Set
RADIO/P.A.
to
P.A.
3. Plug the microphone into
front of the radio.
MIC
on the
3. Put the earphone in your ear and
adjust
VOLUME
to a comfortable lis-
tening level.
4. Be sure
POWER
is set to ON, then
speak into the mic rophone in a nor mal voice.
5. As you begin speaking , adjust
UME
to a comfortable listening level.
To prevent feedback or high-
Note:
VOL-
pitched sounds, keep the microphone
pointed away from the radio and stand
at least 3 feet away from (behind or beside) the radio.
USING THE EARPHONE
Follow these steps to attach the supplied earphone so you can l isten to the
radio without disturbing others. Connecting the earphone disconnects the
speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use an earphone.
• Set the volume to the low est setting
before you begin liste ning. A fter yo u
begin listening, adjus t the volume to
a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extr emely high volume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent
hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volum e level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your
hearing.
Traffic Safety
1. Turn
VOLUME
toward
stops.
2. Insert the earphone’s
mm) plug into the
front of the radio.
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MIN
1
/8-inch (3.5-
EAR
jack on the
until it
Do not wear an earphone wh ile operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This can create a traffic hazard and
could be illegal in some areas.
Even though some earphones let you
hear some outside soun ds when listening at normal volume levels, they still
can present a traffic hazard.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your
RadioShack Multi- Band AC /DC Porta ble Radi o
sign and craftsmansh ip . The foll owing sugges tions wi ll hel p you ca re for your r adio
so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imm ediately . Liquids mi ght
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes ca n shorten the life of electronic devices, d amage
batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the radio gently and car efully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the radio to work improperly.
Use only fresh batterie s of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your radio’s electronic parts.
Wipe the radio with a da mp cloth occasionally to kee p it looking new.
Do not use harsh chem icals, cleaning solven ts, or stro ng deterge nts to
clean the radio.
is an example of super ior de -
Modifying or tamp ering with the radio’s inte rnal compone nts can ca use a malfu nction and might invalid ate its warr anty and vo id your FCC authorization to o perate it.
If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance. [If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone compan y can
ask you to disconnect your radio until you have resolved the problem.
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FCC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
This device co mplies with P art 15 of the
FCC Rules
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inte rference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: RadioShack
. Operation is subjec t to the
Product: Multi-Band AC/DC Por-
table Radio
Model: 12-795
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817-415-3200
However, there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment off and
on, the user is en couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equ ipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connect ed.
• Consult yo ur lo cal R a di oS hac k s tore
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pu rsuant to Part
15 of the
designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer en ce to
radio communications.
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FCC Rules
. These limits are
• If you cannot elim inate the interference, the FCC requires that you
stop using your radio.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by RadioShac k may cause i nterference and void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Bands
AM ...................................................................................................... 530–1710 kHz
CB (Channels 1–40) ................................................................... 26.965–27.405 MHz
SW1 ........................................................................................................ 4.0–6.0 MHz
SW2 ...................................................................................................... 7.0–12.0 MHz
FM ........................................................................................................... 88–108 MHz
AIR ........................................................................................................ 108–135 MHz
TV2 (Channels 7–13) ............................................................................ 176–218 MHz
VHF ....................................................................................................... 145–175 MHz
WX ................................................................................................ 162.4–162.55 MHz
TV1 (Channels 2–6) ........................................................................ 59.75–87.75 MHz
General
Power Output ................................................................................................. 900 mW
Power Requirements ............................................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz, 5 W;
6.0 Volts (Four D Batteries); 9V DC Center Negative
Dimensions (HWD) .............................................................. 10
Weight ......................................... .......................... .......................... ............... 5.53 lbs
Antenna ................................................................. FM Telescoping, Direction Finder
Included Accessories ............................................ Wire Antenna (about 10 feet long)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
1
/4 × 145/8 × 53/8 Inches
(260 × 372 × 136 mm)
(2.51 kg)
Earphone, Carry Strap
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warrante d by RadioSha ck against manufac turing defect s in material and wor kmanship under normal u se for ninety ( 90) days fro m the date o f purchase fro m RadioShac k companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCL UDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioSh ack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a pr oduct defect durin g the warranty pe riod, take the pro duct and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provid ed by la w : ( a) correct the defect by pr odu ct r epa ir w it hou t ch arg e f or parts and
labor; (b) replace the product wi th one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purch ase
price. All replace d parts a nd prod ucts, and p roducts o n which a refund is made, become th e property of RadioShack. New or recond itioned parts a nd products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Re paired or replace d parts and pro ducts are warran ted for the rem ainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, i mproper or abnormal usage, failure to fo llow instr uctio ns, i mp rop er ins tal lat ion or
maintenance, altera tion, lightning or othe r incidence of excess voltage or current; (b ) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; ( c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dam age; (e) tra nsportation , shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty give s you specific l egal rights, an d you may al so have other r ights which var y from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service Wh at We Sell
04/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
811-296091-031
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