Radio Shack 21-1679 A User Manual
21-1679
A
Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up
and using your new CB radio.
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Thank you for purchasing your
Weather Alert Handheld CB
Radio from RadioShack.
What’s Included
CB Radio
Ni-MH Battery Pack
AA Battery Case
AC Charger
Antenna
Hand Strap
Belt Clip
User’s Guide
FCC Rules
Weather Alert
Handheld CB RADIO
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Contents
A Look at Your CB Radio ........................................................3
Powering Your CB Radio ........................................................4
Using the Ni-MH Battery Pack ...............................................4
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries .......................................5
Using the AA Battery Case ....................................................5
Using AC Power ....................................................................6
Using Vehicle Power ..............................................................7
Connecting Your CB Radio ..................................................... 8
Installing the Antenna ...........................................................8
Installing an Optional Antenna .............................................8
Connecting an External Speaker or Microphone ..................8
Operating Your CB Radio .......................................................9
Receiving ...............................................................................9
Transmitting ...........................................................................9
Safety Precaution ...........................................................10
Settings ...............................................................................10
High/Low Power Level ...................................................10
Backlight ........................................................................ 10
Key Tone ........................................................................ 10
Key Lock ........................................................................ 11
Power Save .................................................................... 11
Scanning Channels ..............................................................11
Using Channels 9 and 19 ....................................................11
Listening to the Weather Band ...........................................12
Listening to a Weather Channel ....................................12
Turning Digital Weather Alert On and Off ..................... 12
Understanding Digital Weather Alert ............................ 13
Additional Information .........................................................14
Legal Use of Your CB Radio ................................................14
Common Uses for a CB Radio .............................................14
Transmission Courtesy .........................................................14
Transmission Range .............................................................14
Common 10-Codes .............................................................15
Frequency Range ................................................................16
Specications ....................................................................... 17
Care .....................................................................................17
RF Emissions Information .....................................................18
Do Stuff ...............................................................................19
Limited 90-Day Warranty ..................................................... 20
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A Look at Your CB Radio
OFF/VOLUME
SQUELCH
Antenna
Channel
Selection
Buttons ▲/▼
PTT
(Push to Talk)
CH9/19 SCAN
CB/WX
LOCK/ALERT OFF
LIGHT
Internal
Speaker
H/L BEEP
Attaching the Belt Clip
To attach the belt clip,
slide it up until it locks
into place.
To remove the belt clip,
pull the tab and slide
the belt clip down.
Tab
Hand Strap Hole
Belt
Clip
Internal Microphone
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Powering Your CB Radio
You can power your CB radio from one of these four sources:
• The rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
• Eight AA batteries (not included) using the supplied battery
case
• AC power using an AC-to-DC power supply (not included)
• Vehicle power using a DC power cord (not included)
Using the Ni-MH Battery Pack
Charge the Ni-MH battery pack (using the supplied AC charger)
for about 18 hours prior to using it for the rst time. Afterward,
it takes 14-16 hours to charge the battery pack when it is fully
discharged.
You can charge the battery pack while it is installed or removed.
But the CB radio does not work during charging.
To charge the battery pack:
Connect the AC Charger to the
CHG Jack, then plug it into an AC
outlet. The CHARGE Indicator
lights red and charging starts.
Note: The supplied AC charger
is for charging only, not for
directly powering the CB.
To install the battery pack:
Slide the battery pack onto the
CB radio until it clicks. The battery
pack ts onto the CB radio only
one way. Do not force it.
To remove the battery pack, slide
the battery pack in the arrow
direction while holding up the
latch.
Cautions:
• To avoid injury, do not connect
Latch
CHG Jack
CHARGE
Indicator
Slide to remove
battery pack
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the AC charger to a ceiling outlet. After charging, disconnect
the AC charger.
• You must use a Class 2 power supply that provides 16V DC
and delivers at least 200mA. The barrel plug’s center must
be positive and the barrel plug must t the CB’s CHG jack.
The supplied AC charger meets these specications. Using
an adapter that does not meet these specications could
damage the CB radio or adapter.
• Always connect the AC charger to the battery pack before
you connect it to an AC outlet, and disconnect the AC
charger from the AC outlet before you disconnect it from the
battery pack.
• Overcharging your battery pack could shorten its life.
• Do not charge your battery pack at temperatures below 14°F
(–10°C) or above 131°F (55°C).
• You cannot recharge the Ni-MH battery pack using DC
power.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Placing rechargeable batteries into the trash or the municipal
waste system can be harmful to the environment and may be
illegal in your area. RadioShack participates in an industry
program to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries at the end
of their useful life.
You can return your rechargeable batteries to your local
RadioShack store for recycling (at no cost to you). Or call
1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on
rechargeable battery recycling in your area. RadioShack’s
involvement in this program is part of the
company’s commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.
Using the AA Battery Case
1. Turn off the CB radio if it is on.
2. Pull the halves of the case apart to open
it. Insert eight AA batteries, matching
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the polarity marks (+ and –). Snap the halves of the case
together to close it.
3. Slide the battery case onto the CB radio until it clicks. The
battery case ts onto the CB radio only one way. Do not
force it.
Replace the batteries when the sound becomes weak or
distorted, ; appears, or the CB radio stops working.
Battery Notes:
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the CB radio with batteries for two
weeks or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Using AC Power
To power your CB radio from your home,
you will need a 12V DC power supply
that provides a minimum of 2.5A at 12V
and a DC power cord (neither included).
1. Turn off the CB radio if it is on.
2. Use the DC power cord to connect
the CB’s 12V DC PWR Jack and the
DC power supply.
3. Connect the DC power supply to an
AC outlet.
4. Turn on the CB radio to use.
Cautions:
• You must use a Class 2 power supply that provides regulated
13.8V DC and delivers at least 2.5A. The barrel plug’s center
must be positive and the barrel plug must t the CB’s 12V
12V DC PWR Jack
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