Radio Shack 21-1679 A Marine Radio User Manual


 
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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
Specications .......................................................................17
Care .....................................................................................17
RF Emissions Information .....................................................18
Do Stuff ...............................................................................19
Limited 90-Day Warranty .....................................................20
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