Radio Shack TRC-401 User Manual
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Portable Emergency CB Radio
Cat. No. 21-1588
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TRC-401
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack TRC-401 Emergency CB Radio is a 40-channel citizen’s band radio that is specially
designed for emergency situations. It
contains a CB, an antenna, and a
power cord — all in a handy, impactresistant carrying case that lets you
store all of the equipment safely out
of the way and easily move it from
one vehicle to another.
Its features include:
Automatic Emer
Selection
— immediately switches
ency Channel 9
to Channel 9 (the universal emergency channel) each time the CB is
turned on.
Important:
REACT is a nationwide
24-hour network that monitors Channel 9. Switch to Channel 9 in an
emergency, and report the problem.
REACT might not be available in al l
(
areas.)
Channel 19 Switch
— immed iately
switches the CB to Channel 19, used
by most travelers.
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Frequenc
nthesizer
— provides re-
liable and exact tuning.
Auto Squelch
— eliminates the
need to set the squelch level.
Di
ital Channel-Number Displa
— makes it easy to see which channel is selected.
Built-In Ceramic Filters
— provide
superior selectivity and prevent adjacent-channel interference.
Built-In Modulation Control
— prevents the transmitter signal from
over-modulating and distorting.
Built-In Automatic Noise Limiter
— reduces noise caused by
(ANL)
nearby electrical equipment, such as
motors or automotive ignition systems.
Impact -Resista nt Stor a
e Case
—
stores everything you need to power
the CB from your vehicle.
: The TRC-401 comes with a
Note
telescoping antenna on a magnetmount base that you can attach directly to the CB for use when your vehicle is not moving. If you plan to use
the CB when your veh icle is movin g,
we recommend that you purchase a
standard mount antenna.
We recommend you record the TRC401’s serial num ber here. The n umber is on the CB’s back panel.
Serial Number:_________________
©
1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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FCC INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not require you
to have a license to operate this CB.
However, the FCC does require you
to read and know Part 95 of
Rules
. These rules apply to the operation of a Class D CB. We have provided a copy of these regulations
with your CB.
Warning
make any internal adjustments. Internal adjustments can be made only by
authorized service personnel.
Internal adjustments and/or modifications can lead to illegal operation
as defined b y Part 95 of
Such illegal operation can lead to
very serious consequences.
To be safe and sure:
: Do not open your CB to
FCC Rules
FCC
Your CB might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine if your CB is
causing the interference, turn off
your CB. If the interference goes
away, your CB is causing it. Try to
eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your CB away from the
receiver
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your CB.
.
• Never open your CB’s case.
• Never modify your CB.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ...... ....... ............................. ..................... ..................... ................. 5
Attaching the Antenna ............................................................................... 5
Connecting Power ..................................................................................... 6
Operation ..................... ..................... ...................... ............................ ............ 7
CB Operation Tips .......................................................................................... 8
CB Courtesy ...... ...................... ..................... ............................ ................. 8
Maximum Range ....................................................................................... 8
Using Common 10-Codes ......................................................................... 9
Common Uses for a CB Radio ................................................................ 10
Business Uses .................................................................................. 10
Personal Uses ................................................................................... 10
Troubleshootin
Reducing Noise ......................... ....... .. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... .. ........ 12
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 13
Replacing the Power Cord’s Fuse ........................................................... 14
Specifications ............................................................................................... 15
........................................... ..................... ...................... ...... 11
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PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE
ANTENNA
The supplied magnet-mount antenna
is designed for use only in eme rg ency or low speed, short-driving situations. If you want to use the CB while
driving your vehicle at highway
speeds, on long-distance trips, or
during periods of high, gusty winds or
heavy turbulence, you need an optional standard-mount antenna
(available at your local RadioShack
store). If you use a standard-mount
antenna, you also need a plug adapter (Cat. No. 278-208) to connect the
standard antenna’s PL-259 plug to
ANT
on your CB.
Follow these steps to mount the supplied antenna.
1. Hold the antenna in an upright
position and extend the antenna.
tallic backing on the bottom of
the magnetic base.)
Notes:
• The base should have full surface contact with steel for the
best possible range.
• To reduce wind force, place
the base toward the back window.
3. Plug the magnetic base’s wire
into the CB’s
ANT
jack.
Fully extend the antenna
Note:
for maximum range.
2. While your vehicle is stopped,
place the base as near as possible to the center of your vehicle’s highest flat surface with
pointing toward the front of your
vehicle. (Do not remove the me-
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