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Cat. No. 21-412
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read befo re using this equipment
TRC-512
5-Channel 49 MHz
FM Walkie-Talkie
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack TRC-512 5-Channel 49 MHz FM
Walkie Talkie is a compact, portable transceiver.
You can communicate with other TRC-512 transceivers, or any other transceiver operating on the
same frequency. The TRC-512 adds to your fun at
sporting ev ents, on camping tri ps, or when biking or
hiking with your fr iends.
The TRC-512 is also practical on the job. Use it
when taking an i nventor y in t he war ehouse, k eeping
track of your staff in a large building, or talking to
your crew on a construction site. The TRC-512’s
uses are practically unlimited!
Its features include:
Maximum Allowed Output Power
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to a
/4-mile range.
Five Different Frequencies
— gives you up
— let you use multiple
transceivers to communicate with several stations
without interference.
1994, 1998 Tandy Corporation.
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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Belt Clip — lets you atta ch the TRC-51 2 secur ely to
your belt or pocket for hands-free carrying.
Dual-Conversion Superheterodyne Circuitry —
provides clean, clear reception.
Note: To power your TRC-512, you need one 9 volt
alkaline battery (not supplied).
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Your TRC-512 use s on e 9 volt batter y (not suppl ie d)
for power. For the longest li fe and best per formance,
we recommend you use an alkaline battery such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
Caution:
size and type.
Follow these steps to install the batter y.
Use only a fresh battery of the required
Fig. 1
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
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2. Snap the battery onto the battery connector
inside the compartment. The connector only
fits on the battery one way.
3. Replace the cover.
When the low battery indicator lights, replace the
battery.
Cautions:
• Always remove an old or weak battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts .
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Do not bury or burn them.
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