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OWNER’S MANUAL Cat. No. 21-1650
TRC-237
40-Channel 5-Watt
CB Walkie Talkie
with Channel 9/19 Priority Switch
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack TRC-237 40-Channel 5Watt CB Walkie Talkie with Channel 9/19
Priority Switch is a portable, two-way radio
you can carry almost anywhere. The channel priority switch lets you quickly switch to
either Chan nel 9 to report em ergenc y situation s , or to Ch an ne l 1 9 to t ran sm i t an d r eceive information about road and traffic
conditions. You can use your TRC-237
around the house, in your office, or in your
car or boat. You c an al so use it on fishi ng
trips, or at your b usiness for superviso ry,
security, or warehouse personnel.
Your TRC-237 also has the following features:
Transmit Power High/Low Switch
—
lets you reduce the transceiver’s power
output during short-range transmissions
to save battery power.
Transmit Indicator
you press the transmit button
Modulation In dicator
—
lights whenever
.
—
lights when you
speak into the microphone. The indicator
brightens as modulation increases.
Built-In Modulation Limiter Circuit —
automatically adjusts to a variety of voice
levels to ensure a clear transmission.
PLL (Phase-Locked-Loop) Frequency
Synthesizer
—
provides reliable and ex-
act tuning.
Adjustable Squelch
— helps to eliminat e
noise between transmissions.
1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation.
©
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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2-Digit LED Display — lets you easily
see the selected channel number.
Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) Circuit
— reduces noise caused by nearby electrical equipment such as motors or automotive ignition systems.
Battery Test Butto n and Battery Indica tor — lets you check the batteries’ condi-
tion to find out if they need replacing.
Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector
— provides excellent reception and t rans mission, and is designed to help prevent
antenna breakage.
Automatic Display Dimmer — the channel display automatically brightens when
you press most buttons. Then, after a few
seconds, it dims to save battery power.
Power/Charging Jack — lets you power
your TRC-237 from an AC or DC power
source, so y ou can u se t he TRC-23 7 with out draining the batteries. And, lets you
charge nickel-cadmium batteries without
removing them from the TRC-237.
Note: You need eight AA alkaline batteries or ten nickel-cadmium rechargeable
batteries (not supplied) to power your
TRC-237.
We recommend you record the TRC237’s serial numbe r here. The serial
number is located on the radio’s back
panel:
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FCC INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not require you t o have
a license to operate this walkie talkie.
However, the FCC does require that you
read and know Part 95 of
These rules apply to the operation of a
Class D CB. We have provided a copy of
these regulat ions with your TRC-237.
Internal adjustments and/or modifications
can lead to illegal operatio n as defined by
Part 95 of
tion can lead to very serious consequences.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your TRC-237’s case.
• Never modify your TRC-237.
FCC Rules
. Such illegal opera-
FCC Rules
.
Your TRC-237 might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
TRC-237 is causing the interference, turn
off your TRC-237. If t he interference goes
away, your TRC-237 is causing it. Try to
eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your TRC-237 away f rom the
TV or radio
• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
Warning
make any internal adjustments. Any internal adjustments should be made only by
authorized ser vice personnel.
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: Do not open your TRC-237 to
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CONTENTS
Powering the CB ................................ 6
Using the POWER Jack and
ALKALINE/NI-CD Switch .................. 6
Using Batteries ................................. 7
Testing the Battery Power .......... 10
Recharging Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries ..................................... 10
Using Vehicle Battery Power........... 12
Using AC Power ............................. 13
Connecting the Antenna ..................15
Connecting an
Optional Antenna ................ ........16
Operation .......................................... 18
Receiving Transmissions and
Adjusting Squelch ....... ................... 18
Transmitting .................................... 20
CB Operation Tips ........................... 21
Common Uses for a CB Radio ....... 21
Business Uses ........................... 21
Personal Uses ........................... 21
Using Common 10-Codes .............. 22
CB Courtesy ................................... 24
Maximum Range ......... .. .......... ....... 24
Trou bleshooting ........ ............ .. ......... 25
Maintenance ..................................... 26
Specifications .................................. 27
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POWERING THE CB
You can power your TRC-237 from any of
these sources (none supplied):
• Eight AA alkaline batteries with the
two supplied dummy batteries
• Ten rechargeable AA nickelcadmium batteri es
• 12-volt vehicle battery power using a
fused power cord
• Standard AC power using a power
supply
USING THE POWER JACK
AND ALKALINE/NI-CD
SWITCH
POWER
The
ternal power source (such as your vehicle’s battery power or AC power), or
connect a battery charger to charge
nickel-ca dmium b atter ies whi le t hey are i n
the TRC-237.
jack lets you connect an ex-
The TRC-237 also has a slide switch (
KALINE/NI
partment that you must set correctly,
depending on what power source you are
using and whether or not you want to
charge rechargeable batteries while they
are in the TRC-237.
6
CD
) inside the battery com-
-
AL-
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•Set it to
ALKALINE
before you connect an external power source (vehicle battery power or AC adapter) to
POWER
the
jack or while you are using internal batteries (alkaline or rechargeable).
•Set it to
nect a battery charger to the
NI-CD
only
when you con-
POWER
jack to charge the install ed rechargeable batteries.
Warning
: To avoid injuring yourself or
damaging the TRC-237, connect a battery charger to the
POWER
jack
only
when nickel-cadmium batteries are installed (see “ Recha rging Ni ckel-C admium
Batteries” on Pa ge 10). Neve r t ry t o recharg e non- rechargeable batteries. They
could get very hot and explode.
Note:
You can connect an external power source for power regardless of the type
of batteries yo u installed.
USING BATTERIES
You can power the TRC-237 from eight
AA alkaline batteries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552) with the two
supplied dummy batteries, or 10 rechargeable AA nickel-cadmium batteries
(such as Cat. No. 23-125).
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Cautions:
• Always us e fresh, or freshly charged,
batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable
nickel-cadmium), or rechargeable
batteries of dif ferent capaciti es.
Follow these steps to ins tal l the batteries.
1. If the TRC-237 is on, turn
OFF/VOLUME
fully counterclockwi se until it clicks to
turn it off.
2. Slide the strap on the back of the
TRC-237 through the buckle and the
battery compartment cover to remove it.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrows to
remove it.
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4. Be sure
batte ry co mpartm ent is set to
LINE
ALKALINE/NI-CD
.
inside the
ALKA-
5. Put eight AA alkaline batteries and
the two supplied dummy batteries, or
ten AA nickel-cadmium batteries into
the battery compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
–) marked inside.
Note
: Before you use the TRC-237
with nickel-cadmium batteries, you
need to charge the batteries (see
“Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries” on Page 10).
6. Replace the battery compartment
cover and the strap on the back of
the TRC-237.
Cautions
:
• If yo u wi ll no t be p owe ring th e TRC 237 from internal batteries for several months, remove t he batteries.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly.
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Testing the Battery Power
1. Turn on the TRC-237 by rotating
OFF/VOLUME
2. Hold down
tor lights, there is enough battery
power to operate the CB. If the indicator is dim or does not l ight, replace
or recharge the batteries.
clockwise until it clic ks.
BATT TEST
. If the indic a-
Recharging Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries
You can use a battery charger, Cat. No.
23-249 (not supplied), to charge or recharge nickel-cadmium batteries while
they are inside the TRC-237’s battery
compartment.
Do not use the TRC-237 while you are
charging the nickel-cadmium batteries.
Cautions
10
:
• Use only the recommended battery
charger to recharge the batteries in
the TRC-237. Other chargers could
damage your TRC-237 or the batteries.
• Be careful not to overcharge nickelcadmium batteri es.
• To prevent damage to rechargeable
nickel-cadmium batteries, never
charge them in an area where the
temperature is above 90°F (32°C) or
below 40°F (4.5°C).
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Follow these steps to charge nickelcadmium batteries in the TRC-237.
1. If the TRC-237 is on, turn
OFF/VOLUME
fully counterclockwi se until it clicks to
turn it off.
ALKALINE/NI-CD
2. Set
tery compartment to
inside the bat-
NI-CD
(see “Using the Power Jack and ALKALINE/
NI-CD Switch” on Page 6).
3. Connect the battery charger’s 5.5
mm outer diameter./2.1 mm inner
diameter barrel plug to the
POWER
jack on the side of the TRC-237,
then plug the battery charger’s plug
into a standard AC outlet .
It takes about 24 hours to charge
new or fully discharged nickelcadmium batteries. Subsequent
charges take about 16 to 18 hours.
4. When charging is complete, unplug
the battery charger’s plug from the
AC outlet. Then disconnect the battery charger’s barrel plug from the
POWER
5. If the TRC-237 is on, turn
jack.
OFF/VOLUME
fully counterclockwi se until it clicks to
turn it off. Then set
ALKALINE
to
.
ALKALINE/NI-CD
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Note: You can use an external charger
(such as Cat. No. 23-134, not supplied) to rec harge the nickel-cadmium
batteries. After removing the batteries
from the TRC-237, follow the instructions
that come with the external charger.
Important: Your TRC-237 is capable of
using nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end
of the batteries’ useful life, they must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact
your local, county, or state hazardous
waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in
your area. Some options that might be
available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as
your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.
USING VEHICLE BATTERY
POWER
You can power your TRC-237 from your
vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket with an
optional 12-volt DC fused power cord
(such as Cat. No. 270-1533).
Cautions:
• You must use a DC fused cord that
supplies 12 volts and delivers at
least 1200 milliamps of vehicle
power. Its center tip must be set to
positive, and its plug must correctly
fit the TRC-237’s
recommended fused cord meets
these specifications. Using a fused
cord that does not meet these specifications could damage the TRC-237
or the fused cord.
POWER
jack. The
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• When you finish using the TRC-237,
unplug the fused cord from the cigarette-lighter socket before you disconnect it from your TRC-237.
1. If the TRC-237 is on, turn
UME
fully counterclockwise until it
OFF/VOL-
clicks to turn it off.
2. Be sure
batte ry co mpartm ent is set to
LINE
ALKALINE/NI-CD
.
inside the
ALKA-
3. Insert the power cord’s 5.5 mm outer
diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the
POWER
jack.
4. Plug th e power co rd’s othe r end into
your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Note:
If the TRC-237 does not operate
when you use the DC power cord, unplug
the cord from the cigarette-lighter socket
and clean any ashes or debris from the
socket. If your TRC-237 still does not
work, check the fus e in the DC power cord
and replace it if necessary.
USING AC POWER
You can power your TRC-237 from standard AC power using an optional AC-to12 V DC power supply (such as Cat. No.
22-504) and an optional DC fused power
cord (such as Cat. No. 270-1533).
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Cautions:
• The power supply must be able to
deliver 12 volts and at least 1200 mil liamps of power. The recommended
power supply meets these specifications. Using a power supply that
does not meet these specifications
could damage the TRC-237 or the
power supply.
• You must use a DC fused cord that
supplies 12 volts and delivers at
least 1200 milliamps of power. Its
center tip must be set to positive,
and its barrel plug must correctly fit
the TRC-237’ s
POWER
jack. The recommended fused cord meets these
specifications. Using a fused cord
that does not meet these specifications could damage the TRC-237 or
the fused cord.
• To help prevent an electrical short,
unplug the DC fused cord’s plug from
the AC adapter’s power socket before you unplug the cord’ s barrel plu g
from the TRC-237.
Follow these steps to connect the TRC237 to AC power.
1. If the TRC-237 is on, turn
fully counterclockwise until it
UME
OFF/VOL-
clicks to turn it off.
2. Connect the DC fused cord’s 5. 5 mm
outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the TRC-237’s
POWER
3. Be sure
battery compartment is set to
LINE
jack.
ALKALINE/NI-CD
.
inside the
ALKA-
4. Plug the DC fused cord’s other end
into the power supply’s power socket.
5. Plug the power supply into a stan-
dard AC outlet, then turn on the power supply.
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Note: If the TRC-237 does not operate
when you use the DC fused cord, turn the
power supply o ff, unplug th e cord from the
power supply’s power socket, then clean
any debris from the socket. If your TRC237 still does not work, check the fuse in
the DC fused cord and r eplace it if neces sary.
CONNECTING THE
ANTENNA
Caution: To prevent damage to your
TRC-237, you must connect an antenna
before you operate it.
Follow these steps to attach the supplied
flexible antenna t o your TRC-237.
1. Align the slots around the antenna’s
connector with the tabs on the
antenna jack on top of the TRC-237.
2. Press the antenna down over the
jack and turn the antenna’s base
clockwise until it locks into place.
To remove the antenna, turn the antenna’s base counterclockwise until it unlocks, then lift it off the antenna jack.
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Connecting an Optional
Antenna
Your walkie talkie comes with a flexible
antenna that i s ideal for most appl ications.
However, the walkie talkie’s antenna jack
makes it easy to connect other types of
antennas, too. For mobile or base station
use, you m ight want to connect an optional external antenna. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of
external mobile or outdoor basestation antennas. Choose the one that
best meets your needs.
When deciding on a mobile or basestation antenna and its location, consider
the following:
• The location of the antenna should
be as high as possible.
• The antenna and antenna cable
should be as far as possible from
sources of electrical noise (appliances, other radios, and so on).
• The antenna should be vertical for
the best perform ance.
Note
: When connecting an optional antenna, always use 50-ohm coaxial cable,
such as RG-5 8 or RG-8. For lengths over
50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If th e coaxial cable’s connector
does not fit into the antenna jack, you
might also nee d a PL-259-to- BNC antenna plug adapter, such as Cat. No. 278-
120. Your l ocal RadioShac k store carries
a wide variety of coaxial antenna cable
and connectors.
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Follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna
cable to the TRC-237, then connect it to
the antenna jack.
Cautions:
• Do not run the cable over sharp
edges or moving parts.
• Do not run the cable next to power
cables or other CB antenna cables.
• Do not run the cable through a vehicle’s engine compartment or other
areas that produce ex treme heat.
• Follow all cautions and warnings
included with the antenna.
Warning: When installing or removing a
base station CB antenna, use extreme
caution. If the antenna starts to fall, let it
go! It coul d contact overhead power lines.
If the antenna touches the power line,
contact with the antenna, mast, cable or
guy wires can cause electrocution and
death! Call the power compan y to r emove
the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do so
yourself.
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OPERATION
Before you us e y our TRC -23 7, we recom mend you read “CB Operation Tips” on
Page 21, which contains information to
help you use it eff ectiv ely and courte ously.
RECEIVING
TRANSMISSIONS AND
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
1. If you did not connect an external
antenna, hold the TRC-237 so the
antenna is vertical.
2. T urn on the TRC-237 by turn ing
VOLUME
click and a hissi ng sound.
3. Set
TRC-237 for the chann el you want to
tune:
clockwise until you hear a
OUT – CH9 – CH19
on top of the
OFF/
• To quickly tune to Channel 9, set it
CH9.
to
9 flashes on the disp lay.
• To quickly tune to Channel 19, set
CH19.
it to
play.
• To tune to any channel other than
Channel 9 or Channel 19, set it to
OUT.
channel number appears on the
display.
Note:
When you tune a channel, the
channel’s number appears or flashes
on the display for about 20 seconds
then fades, to sa ve battery power. To
continuously display the channel
number, press and hold
the side of the TRC-237.
18
flashes on the dis-
19
The previously selected
DISPLAY
on
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To redisplay the channel number for
about 20 seconds, simply press and
release
4. If you set
repeatedly press
higher channels, or
DISPLAY
.
OUT – CH9 – CH19
CH
s to select
CH
OUT
to
t to select
lower channels. To move rapidly
through the channels, hold down
CH
s or t.
,
5. Adjust
OFF/VOLUME
to a comfortable
listening level.
6. Adjust
SQUELCH
to cut out the background noise. Wait until there is no
signal on the channel, then slowly
turn
SQUELCH
clockwise until the
background noise stops.
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Note: Do not turn
SQUELCH
too far
clockwise because you might also
cut out weak signals.
7. To turn off the TRC-237, turn
VOLUME
toward
until it click s.
OFF
TRANSMITTING
1. Follow Steps 1–6 in “Receiving
Transmissions and Adjusting
Squelch” on Page 18.
2. Hold the TRC-237 2 to 3 inches from
your mouth. Press and hold
on the side of the TRC-237. TX
TALK
on the front of the TRC-237 lights.
Speak into the microphone. MOD
lights.
PUSH TO
OFF/
When you finish speaking, release
the button. TX and MOD turn off .
Note: Do not speak too loudly when
transmitting. It does not make your
signal any stronger, and might distort
your transmis sion.
Important: Channel 9 is reserved for
motorist assistance and for reporting
emergency information about accidents, hazardous road conditions,
and so on. If you are using Channel
9, always give emergency messages
priority.
3. To turn off the TRC-237, turn
VOLUME
toward
until it click s.
OFF
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CB OPERATION TIPS
The following tips will help you get the
most enjoyment from your TRC-237.
COMMON USES FOR A CB
RADIO
Business Uses
• Truck drivers and delivery personnel
can learn road and traffic conditions
and get assistance in locating destination s. A walk ie talkie i s also good
company on those “long hauls.”
• On construction crews, a walkie
talkie q uickly pays for itself when you
are calling for additional materials or
coordinating the activities of different work crews.
• For security officers, a walkie talkie is
more than a convenience — it is a
must for both safety and efficiency.
Personal Uses
• Keep in touch with home while driving to work, to the store, or to a
social activity. Let your family know
you are tied up in traffic or that you
will stop by the store on the way
home.
• If y o u ar e a t w o-c ar (or m ore ) f am ily,
walkie talkies are great for communicating with family members while
they are in their cars.
• Contact friends or neighbors — find
out “what’s happening” or plan a gettogether.
• Ever have car trouble or run out of
gas on the highway? What an assurance it i s to be abl e to radio for assistance.
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• Camping, fishing, and other sports
are more fun with a walkie talkie.
Locate a friend or find out “what’s
cooking” back at camp.
USING COMMON
10-CODES
Citizen’s band operators have largely
adopted the 10-codes for standard questions and answe rs. Thei r use pe rmi ts fas ter communication and better intelligibility
in noisy areas.
This table lists the codes adopted by the
Associated Public Safety Communications Officers (APCO).
Code Meaning
10-1 Cannot understand your mes-
sage.
10-2 Your si gnal is good.
10-3 Stop transmitting.
10-4 Message received and under-
stood.
10-5 Relay information to _________.
10-6 I am busy.
10-7 Out of serv ice.
10-8 In service.
10-9 Repeat last mes s age.
10-10 Negative (No).
10-11 _____________ in service.
10-12 Stand by.
10-13 Report ___________ co nditions.
10-14 Information.
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Code Meanin
10-15 Message delivered.
10-16 Reply to message.
10-17 En route.
10-18 Urgent.
10-19 Contact __________.
10-20 My location is __________.
10-21 Call ________ by telephone.
10-22 Cance l last message.
10-23 Arrived at the scene.
10-24 Assignment complete.
10-26 Estimated time of arrival is ____.
10-30 Use ca ution.
10-31 Pic k up.
10-33 Emergency traffic. Clear the
channel.
10-34 The time i s _____.
Note: Although this table lists the 10codes’ meanings in the form of a statement, they can also be phrased as questions (10-6 : Are you busy?, 10-20: What is
your location?).
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CB COURTESY
• Wait for a pause in someone else’s
transmission before you ask for a
break.
• If you do not receive an answer to
your call afte r a second attempt, sign
off and wait several minutes before
trying again.
• Do not press and hold
when you are not talking. (This
TALK
is called
• Assist callers with directions, information about road conditions, and
any other reasonable requests.
dead keying
PUSH TO
.)
MAXIMUM RANGE
The maximum range and quality of CB
transmissions vary depending on these
conditions:
• Amount of power in the batteries
• The surrounding terrain — mountains and tal l buildings limi t the range
• Weather con dit ions
• The number of nearby CBs operating
on the same channel
To ensure maximum range, always keep
fresh alkaline batteries or fully charged
nickel-cadmium batteries in your TRC237 when using battery power.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your TRC-237 is not working as it
should, follow these suggestions to see if
you can eliminat e the probl em. If you cannot, take i t t o your local Radi oShack store
for assistanc e.
Symptom Suggestion
Weak, bad,
or no reception.
Trouble wi th
transmission
Be sure the TRC-237
is turned on.
Be sure the volume is
turned up.
Be sure the supplied
flexible antenna or an
external antenna is
attached to the TRC237’s antenna jack.
Be sure the batteries
are not weak (see
“Testing the Battery
Power” on Page 10).
Be sure you are not
pressing
TALK
PUSH TO
.
Be sure the supplied
flexible antenna or an
external antenna is
attached to the TRC237’s antenna jack.
Be sure you are fully
pressing
TALK
PUSH TO
.
Channel
select buttons do not
work.
Be sure the batteries
are not weak (see
“Testing the Battery
Power” on Page 10).
Make sure
CH19
OUT – CH9–
is set to
OUT
.
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MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TRC-237 40-Channel
5-Watt CB Walkie Talkie with Channel 9/
19 Priority Switch is an example of superior desi gn and c rafts manshi p. The foll owing suggesti ons will hel p you care for your
TRC-237 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TRC-237 dry. If it
gets wet, wipe i t dr y immediately. Liquids might contain
minerals that can corrode
the electronic circuits.
Handle the TRC-237 gently
and carefully. Dropping it
can damage circuit boards
and cases and can cause
the TRC-237 to work improperly.
Use and store the TRC-237
only in normal temperature
environments. Temperature
extremes can shorten the
life of electronic devices,
damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TRC-237 away
from dust and dirt, which
can cause premature wear
of parts.
Wipe the TRC-237 with a
damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new. Do not
use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the TRC-237.
Modifying or tampering with the TRC-237’s
internal components can cause a malfunction and m ight invalida te your TRC -237’s
warranty and void your FCC authorization
to operate it. If your TRC-237 is not performing as it should , take it to your local
Radi oShack store for assistan ce.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver
Frequency Coverage ... 26.965 – 27.405 MHz
Sensitivity (Max.) ..... 0.5 µV at 10 dB (S+N)/N
Adjacent Channel Rejection ................. 45 dB
Squelch ....... .....Ad justa bl e fro m 1 µV to 1 mV
Audio Output (10% THD) ................. 400 mW
/
2
2
×
450 mA
–
(25.4 cm)
3
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2
4
×
(334 g)
1
/8 In.
Current Drai n ....... ... .... .... ............. 85
T ransm itt er
Frequency Coverage ... 26.965 – 27.405 MHz
Power Input (at 12V DC):
High ..... ........... ................ ............... .. 5 W
Low ...... ........ ....... ........ ....... ........ .... .. 2 W
Power Output:
High .............................................. 2.5 W
Low ...... ........ ....... ........ ....... ........ .... .. 1 W
Spurious Emiss io n .. .... .... .... .. –67 dB or better
Type of Modulation . .... ....................... .... .... . A 3
Frequency Tolerance .......................... 0.002%
Antenna Impe da nc e ........... .... ... .............. 50
Antenna Leng th ..................................... 10 In.
Curre nt D rain:
High ........................................... 650 mA
Low ...... ........ ....... ........ ....... ........ . 4 50 mA
Dimension s (HWD) ............ 7
Weight ................................................ 11.8 oz
1
(190 × 70 × 54 mm)
Ω
Specifications are typical; individual units
might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvemen t wit hout notice.
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Limited Ninety- Day Warranty
This product is warra nted by RadioShack against manufacturin
defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninet
from RadioShack compan
RadioShack franchisee s and dealers. EXCE PT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
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IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN
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OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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implied warrant
consequential d ama
clusions ma
In the event of a prod uct de fect dur in
riod, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt
as proof of purchase da te to an
dioShack will, at its o ption, u nles s othe rwise prov ide d b
law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without
char
e for parts and labor; (b) re place the product with
one of the same or similar desi
chase price. All replac ed parts and products, and products on which a refun d is made, bec ome the proper t
RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products
ma
be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced par ts and products are w arranted for
the remainder of the ori
char
ed for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warrant
This warrant
caused b
misuse, impro per or a bnormal us a
structions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, li
htning or other inci dence of excess voltage or
current; (b) an
RadioShack Authorized Service Facilit
such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dama
transportation, shippi n
product removal, i nstallation, set-up service ad
or reinstallation.
This warrant
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throck-
morton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
(90) days from the date of purchase
-owned stores and author ized
lasts or the exclusion of i ncidental or
es, so the above limita tions or ex-
not apply to you.
inal warranty period. You will be
does not cover: (a) damage or failure
or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident,
repairs o ther than those pr ovided by a
or insurance costs; or (f) costs of
ives you specific legal rights, and you ma
the warranty pe-
RadioShack stor e. Ra-
n; or (c) refund t he pur-
period.
e, failure to follow in-
; (c) consumables
We Service What We Sell
an
of
e; (e)
ustment
3/97
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