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TROUBLESHOOTING
With proper care and handling, your CB should give you years of trouble-free ser-
vice. However, if your CB is not working properly, follow these suggestions to see
if you can eliminate the problem. If you still have a problem, take the CB to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem
Suggestion
Not transmitting well.
Fully press
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 (single side
band) transmissions on your channel. Try
another channel. (Common SSB channels
are Channels 16 and 36–40.)
CB does not operate at all.
Turn
VOLUME
clockwise to turn on the CB.
Check the power connection.
Replace the blown fuse in the power cord.
See “Replacing the Power Cord’s Fuse” on
Page 14.
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