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FEATURES 

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 1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation.

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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

Your RadioShack TRC-401 Emer-
gency CB Radio is a 40-channel citi-
zen’s band radio that is specially
designed for emergency situations. It
contains a CB, an antenna, and a
power cord — all in a handy, impact-
resistant 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 Emergency Channel 9
Selection
 — immediately switches
to Channel 9 (the universal emergen-
cy channel) each time the CB is
turned on.

Important: REACT is a nationwide
24-hour network that monitors Chan-
nel 9. Switch to Channel 9 in an
emergency, and report the problem.
(REACT might not be available in all
areas.)

Channel 19 Switch — immediately
switches the CB to Channel 19, used
by most travelers.

PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Fre-
quency Synthesizer 
— provides re-
liable and exact tuning.

Auto Squelch — eliminates the
need to set the squelch level.

Digital Channel-Number Display
— makes it easy to see which chan-
nel is selected.

Built-In Ceramic Filters — provide
superior selectivity and prevent adja-
cent-channel interference.

Built-In Modulation Control — pre-
vents the transmitter signal from
over-modulating and distorting.

Built-In Automatic Noise Limiter
(ANL)
 — reduces noise caused by
nearby electrical equipment, such as
motors or automotive ignition sys-
tems.

Impact-Resistant Storage Case 
stores everything you need to power
the CB from your vehicle.

Note: The TRC-401 comes with a
telescoping antenna on a magnet-
mount base that you can attach di-
rectly to the CB for use when your ve-
hicle is not moving. If you plan to use
the CB when your vehicle is moving,
we recommend that you purchase a
standard mount antenna.

We recommend you record the TRC-
401’s serial number here. The num-
ber is on the CB’s back panel.

Serial Number:_________________

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Summary of Contents for 21-1588

Page 1: ...Cat No 21 1588 OWNER S MANUAL Portable Emergency CB Radio Please read before using this equipment TRC 401 21 1588 fm Page 1 Thursday August 5 1999 10 05 AM...

Page 2: ...Phase Locked Loop Fre quency Synthesizer provides re liable and exact tuning Auto Squelch eliminates the need to set the squelch level Digital Channel Number Display makes it easy to see which chan ne...

Page 3: ...i cations can lead to illegal operation as defined by Part 95 of FCC Rules Such illegal operation can lead to very serious consequences To be safe and sure Never open your CB s case Never modify your...

Page 4: ...n 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 Troubleshooting 11 Reducing Noise 12 Care and Maintenance 13 Replacing th...

Page 5: ...tenna s PL 259 plug to ANT on your CB Follow these steps to mount the sup plied antenna 1 Hold the antenna in an upright position and extend the antenna Note Fully extend the antenna for maximum range...

Page 6: ...rom your vehicle s battery 1 Plug the barrel plug of the sup plied power cord into DC 12V on the bottom of the CB 2 Ensure the cigarette lighter plug cap is tightly screwed onto the plug and insert th...

Page 7: ...mouth hold down PUSH TO TALK and speak directly into MIC the built in microphone The TX transmit indicator lights In an emergency broadcast your CLIP Call sign identify yourself Location be exact Inj...

Page 8: ...rs with directions road conditions and any other reasonable requests MAXIMUM RANGE The maximum range and quality of CB transmissions vary depending on these conditions The type and quality of antenna...

Page 9: ...is good 10 3 Stop transmitting 10 4 Message received and understood 10 5 Relay information to _________ 10 6 I am busy 10 7 Out of service 10 8 In service 10 9 Repeat last message 10 10 Negative No 1...

Page 10: ...ersonal Uses Keep in touch with home while driving to work to the store or to a social activity Let your family know you are tied up in traffic or that you will stop by the store on the way home If yo...

Page 11: ...ress PUSH TO TALK Secure the antenna connection Fully extend the antenna Not receiving well Secure the antenna connection Fully extend the antenna Distorted or unclear sound This may be caused by SSB...

Page 12: ...wire Be sure the antenna s magnetic base is securely attached to a metallic surface If you use an antenna other than the magnet mount type be sure that the ve hicle battery s ground connec tion is se...

Page 13: ...es and can cause the TRC 401 to work im properly Keep the TRC 401 away from dust and dirt which can cause pre mature wear of parts Wipe the TRC 401 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look ing n...

Page 14: ...nplug the power cord from the vehicle s cigarette lighter and the CB 2 To open the cigarette lighter plug and remove the fuse turn the cap counterclockwise and remove it Take care not to lose the tip...

Page 15: ...r Frequency Coverage 26 965 27 405 MHz all 40 channels Power Input at 12 V DC 5 Watts Power Output at 12 V DC 2 5 Watts Spurious Emission 60 dB or Better Type of Modulation A3 Modulation Capacity 80 9...

Page 16: ...ing the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct th...

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