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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................... 5
Mounting the Microphone Holder ....................................................................... 5
Mounting the TRC-445 ....................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Microphone ................................................................................ 6
Installing an Antenna .......................................................................................... 6
Selecting an Antenna ................................................................................... 6
Connecting an Antenna ............................................................................... 7
Using Vehicle Battery Power .............................................................................. 7
Using the CB as a Base Station ......................................................................... 8
Connecting Optional External Speakers ............................................................. 9
External CB Speaker ................................................................................... 9
Public Address Speaker ............................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Standing Wave Ratio .................................................................... 10
Standing Wave Ratio Chart .............................................................................. 11
Operation ............................................................................................................... 12
Turning On the CB and Receiving Transmissions ............................................ 12
Transmitting ...................................................................................................... 13
Listening to Weather Broadcasts ...................................................................... 14
Weather Alert ............................................................................................. 15
Using the Public Address Function ................................................................... 15
CB Operation Tips ................................................................................................. 16
Common Uses for a CB Radio ......................................................................... 16
Business Uses ........................................................................................... 16
Personal Uses ............................................................................................ 16
CB Courtesy ..................................................................................................... 16
Using Common 10-Codes ................................................................................ 17
Maximum Range .............................................................................................. 18
Reducing Noise ................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 19
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 20
Replacing the Fuses ......................................................................................... 21
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 22
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