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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................... 5
Mounting the TRC-446 ....................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Microphone ................................................................................ 6
Installing an Antenna .......................................................................................... 7
Selecting an Antenna ................................................................................... 7
Connecting an Antenna ............................................................................... 7
Using Vehicle Battery Power .............................................................................. 7
Using the CB as a Base Station ......................................................................... 8
Connecting Optional External Speakers ............................................................. 8
External CB Speaker ................................................................................... 8
Public Address Speaker ............................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Standing Wave Ratio .................................................................... 9
Standing Wave Ratio Guidelines ...................................................................... 10
Standing Wave Ratio Performance ............................................................ 10
A Quick Look at the Controls ............................................................................... 11
Operation ............................................................................................................... 12
Changing Channels Using the Controls on the Microphone ............................. 13
Listening to Weather Broadcasts ...................................................................... 13
Weather Alert .................................................................................................... 14
Using the Public Address Function ................................................................... 14
CB Operation Tips ................................................................................................ 15
Business Uses .................................................................................................. 15
Personal Uses .................................................................................................. 15
CB Courtesy ..................................................................................................... 15
Using Common 10-Codes .................................................................................... 16
Maximum Range .............................................................................................. 17
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 18
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 19
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 21
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