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6. To manually tune channels, turn the
tuning control at the right end of the
control panel to select a channel.
The channel number appears on the
display, and the SWR/RF/signal
meter shows the signal strength.
Notes:
• If you turn the tuning control
slightly to the left or right, the
TRC-445 rapidly scans down or
up.
• To quickly tune to Channel 9 or
19, set
CH-9/NOR/CH-19
to
CH-9
or
CH-19
. 9 or 19 flashes on the
display.
• If you set
CH-9/NOR/CH-19
to
CH-9
or
CH-19
, you cannot tune other
channels using the tuning control.
Important! Channels 9 and 19
are reserved for motorist assis-
tance and for reporting emer-
gency information about
accidents, hazardous road condi-
tions, and so on. Always give
emergency communications pri-
ority on Channels 9 and 19.
7. If necessary, turn
RF GAIN
clockwise
to boost the strength of a signal.
8. If you hear low-level popping-type
noises, set
NB/OFF
to
NB
to turn on
the noise blanking circuit.
9. To turn off the TRC-445, turn
OFF/
VOLUME
counterclockwise until you
hear it click.
TRANSMITTING
Note: We recommend you try receiving
transmissions before you transmit.
1. Follow Steps 1–8 under “Turning On
the CB and Receiving Transmis-
sions” on Page 12.
2. Hold down the microphone’s talk
button and speak into the micro-
phone in a normal voice from about
2–3 inches away. The
TX/RX
indica-
tor changes to red, and the SWR/
RF/signal meter indicates the
strength of your transmission.
Illustration
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