RadioShack TRC-510 Owners Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read befo re using this equipment.

TRC-510

Voice-Activated

49 MHz FM Audionic

Five-C hannel Tran sc eiv e r

Cat. No. 21-410

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FEATURES

Your Radio Shack TRC-510 Voice-Activated 49 MHz
FM Audionic Five-Channel Transceiver is a compact
and portable wal ki e talkie. You can communicate with
other TRC-510’s, or any other transceiver operating
on one of the same frequencies the TRC-510 uses.
The TRC-510 adds to your fun at sporting events, on
camping trips, or when biking or hiking with your
friends.

The TRC-510 is also practical on the job. Use it when
taking an inventory in a warehouse, keeping track of
your staff in a large building, or talki ng to your cr ew on
a constructi on site. The TRC-510’ s uses are prac tical ­ly unlimited!

Its features include:

Voice-Actuated or Push-To-Talk Operation

you choose to transmit by simply talking or only when
you press the transmit button.

— lets

Maximum Allowed Output Power

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/8 of a mile range.

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1995 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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used by Tandy Corporation.

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— gives you up to

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Five Frequencies — l et you change channels so you
can either communicate with up to five separate sta­tions or to eliminate interference.

Belt C lip — lets you attach the TRC-510 securely to
your belt or pocket for hands-free carrying.

Dual-Conversion Superheterodyne Circuitry —
provides clean, clear reception.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ..............................................................5

Installing the Battery...........................................5

Attaching the Belt Clip........................................6

Connecting the Earphone/Microphone...............7

Listening Safely ..........................................8

Traffic Safety...............................................9

Operation ...............................................................10

Care and Maintenance ..........................................14

FCC Notice.......................................................16

Specifications........................................................17

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your TRC-510 transc eiver uses a standard 9-volt bat­tery. For the longest life, we recommend an alkaline
battery such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553.

Follow these steps to ins tal l or replace the battery.

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1. Remove the battery compartment cover by slid­ing it in the direction of the arrow.

2. If necessary, remove the old battery and dispose
of it properly.

3. Snap a fresh 9-volt battery onto the wired termi­nals and place th e battery in the battery compart­ment.

Caution:

size and type.

Use only a fresh battery of the required

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4. Replace the cover.

Replace the battery when your transceiver sounds
weak or other transceivers do not receive your trans­missions when t hey are set to th e sa me f requency yo u
are using.

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP

To install the clip, simpl y slide it up into the slot on the
back of the transceiver until it locks into place.

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To remove the clip, lift up on the locking tab and slide
the clip down.

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