Radio Shack TRC-519 Bedienungsanleitung

Cat. No. 21-1709

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

TRC-519

40-Channel Mobile CB Radio

with WX Alert and SAME

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-Channel

Mobile CB Radio provides two-way

communications on the citizen’s radio

band and also lets you tune to local and

national weather service broadcasts.

This CB is perfect for recreational, busi-

ness, or emergency use. You can call

other people who have CBs at home, in

their vehicles, or at campsites, (for ex-

ample). You can also connect optional

equipment to your CB, such as external

speakers, or a DC power supply and

base station antenna to set up a base

station in your home. The built-in 40-

channel PLL (phase-locked loop) fre-

quency synthesizer uses a precise fre-

quency reference crystal for reliable and

exact tuning.

Your CB has these features:

ACE (Audio Clarity Enhancer) — sup-

presses noise levels while leaving the

signal intact during reception. It enhanc-

es the transmission and provides a sig-

nificant reduction in transmission and

reception noise.

WX Alert/SAME (Specific Area Mes-

sage Encoding) — warns you of seri-

ous weather conditions using visual and

audio alarms tailored to the level of

weather severity.

Seven Preprogrammed Weather

Channels — let you manually select

from ten US weather frequencies to stay

informed about current weather condi-

tions as you travel.

RF Gain Control — prevents overload-

ing due to strong RF signals.

Maximum Allowable Legal Power

Output — gives you the greatest avail-

able range.

TX Indicator — lights to show when the

radio is transmitting.

Digital Channel Display — makes the

channel number easy to see.

External Speaker Jack — lets you con-

nect your CB to an external speaker.

Screw-On MIC Connector — ensures

a secure microphone connection.

To use this CB, you need a mobile or

base station antenna. Your local Ra-

dioShack store has a wide variety of an-

tennas. For more information, see

“Connecting an Antenna” on Page 6.

The Federal Communications Commis-

sion (FCC) does not require you to have

a license to operate this CB. However,

you must know Part 95 of

FCC Rules

. It

explains the proper operation of a Class

D citizen’s band CB. We enclosed a

copy of Part 95 with your CB radio.

We recommend you record your CB’s

serial number here. The number is on

the back of the CB.

Serial Number:

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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CONTENTS

Installation ............................................................................................................... 4

Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 4

Attaching the Microphone Holder ....................................................................... 4

Mounting the CB ................................................................................................. 4

Connecting the Microphone ............................................................................... 5

Connecting an Antenna ...................................................................................... 6

Connecting Vehicle Battery Power ..................................................................... 7

Connecting an External Speaker ........................................................................ 7

Using the CB as a Base Station ......................................................................... 7

Operation ................................................................................................................. 9

Receiving Transmissions and Setting Squelch .................................................. 9

Transmitting ...................................................................................................... 10

Listening to the Weather Band ......................................................................... 10

Using Weather Alert/SAME ........................................................................ 11

Common Uses for a CB ................................................................................... 12

Business Uses ........................................................................................... 12

Personal Uses ........................................................................................... 12

Transmission Courtesy ..................................................................................... 13

Maximum Range .............................................................................................. 13

Reducing Noise ................................................................................................ 13

Using Common 10-Codes .................................................................................... 15

Weather Channel Frequencies ......................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 17

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 18

Replacing the Fuse .......................................................................................... 19

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 19

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 20

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INSTALLATION

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Your CB’s display is protected during

shipment by a piece of clear film. Care-

fully peel off this film before using your

radio for the first time.

ATTACHING THE

MICROPHONE HOLDER

You can connect the microphone holder

to either side of the CB or to another lo-

cation in your vehicle. To attach the

holder to either side of the CB, horizon-

tally or vertically, secure it using the sup-

plied machine screws and lock washers.

To attach the holder to another location

in the vehicle, such as the dashboard,

follow these steps.

1. Using the holder as a template,

mark the positions for the mounting

screw holes at the desired location.

2. At each marked position, drill a hole

slightly smaller than the supplied

mounting screws.

Caution: Be careful not to drill into

anything behind the mounting sur-

face.

3. Attach the holder at the mounting

location using the supplied machine

screws and lock washers.

MOUNTING THE CB

The most common mounting location for

this CB is under a vehicle’s dashboard.

However, if you use the TRC-519 as a

base station, you can place it on a desk,

shelf, or table (see “Using the CB as a

Base Station” on Page 7).

If you are mounting the CB in a vehicle,

choose a location where:

• you can easily reach the CB.

• wires and cables are clear of the ve-

hicle’s pedals or other moving parts.

• the CB is not directly in front of heat-

ing vents.

• all wires and cables can reach their

connection points.

Warning: If you use the CB in a vehicle,

mount it securely to avoid damage to the

CB or vehicle or injury to anyone in the

vehicle during sudden starts or stops.

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Follow these steps to mount the CB us-

ing the supplied hardware.

1. Using the mounting bracket as a

template, mark the positions for the

screw holes on the mounting sur-

face.

2. In each marked position, drill a hole

slightly smaller than the supplied

mounting screws.

Caution: Be careful not to drill into

objects behind the mounting sur-

face.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach

the mounting bracket to the mount-

ing surface with the supplied screws

and lock washers.

4. Attach the CB to the mounting

bracket using the supplied rubber

washers and mounting knobs.

CONNECTING THE

MICROPHONE

1. Align the slot on the bottom of the

microphone’s plug with the ridge

inside the microphone jack. Then

fully insert the plug into the jack.

2. Turn the plug’s locking nut clockwise

to tighten it.

3. Slide the microphone onto the

microphone holder.

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To disconnect the microphone from the

CB, unscrew the locking nut then pull

out the plug.

Caution: Never pull on the micro-

phone’s cable.

CONNECTING AN

ANTENNA

There are many different types of CB

antennas for mobile CBs. Each antenna

type has its own benefits, so choose the

one that best meets your needs. Your

local RadioShack store sells a wide vari-

ety of antennas.

Note: If you are using this CB as a base

station, see “Using the CB as a Base

Station” on Page 7.

When you choose an antenna, keep in

mind that for the best performance you

should mount the antenna:

• as high as possible on the vehicle

• as far as possible from sources of

electrical noise

• vertically

Once you choose an antenna, follow its

mounting instructions. Then route the

cable to the CB and connect the cable to

the ANT. jack on the back of the CB.

Cautions:

• Avoid routing the cable next to sharp

edges or moving parts, which might

damage the cable.

• Do not run the cable next to power

cables or other radio antenna ca-

bles.

• Do not run the cable through the en-

gine compartment or other areas

that produce extreme heat.

For maximum range, adjust the anten-

na’s Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) using

an SWR meter (not supplied).

Follow the instructions supplied with the

SWR meter and antenna to adjust your

antenna’s SWR to the lowest possible

value. SWR values of 2.0:1 are general-

ly acceptable, with readings of 1.5:1 or

lower being more desirable.

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CONNECTING VEHICLE

BATTERY POWER

Follow these steps to connect the CB to

vehicle battery power.

1. Connect the red wire (with the in-

line fuse holder) on the back of the

CB to a terminal in your vehicle’s

fuse box that has power only when

the ignition is in the ACC (acces-

sory) or ON position.

2. Connect the black ground wire to a

metal part of the vehicle’s frame

(chassis ground).

Caution: Do not connect the black

wire to a non-metallic (plastic) part,

or to any part insulated from the ve-

hicle’s chassis by a non-metallic

part.

CONNECTING AN

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

You can connect an optional external

speaker to the CB. Use an 8-ohm

speaker with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug.

Insert the speaker’s plug into the CB’s

EXT. SP. jack. Your local RadioShack

store carries a wide selection of suitable

speakers.

USING THE CB AS A

BASE STATION

Although this CB is designed mainly for

mobile use, you can also use it as a

base station with an AC power source.

For base station installation, you need

these items.

• a 12-volt DC power supply that can

supply at least 1.5 amps

Caution: Most 12-volt DC power

supplies plug into a standard AC

outlet to produce DC power. Before

connecting your CB to a 12-volt DC

power supply, read and follow the in-

structions included with the power

supply.

• base station antenna

• coaxial antenna cable and connec-

tors

Note: Your local RadioShack store car-

ries a wide selection of base station an-

tennas, coaxial antenna cable, and

connectors. In addition, you can choose

from a selection of suitable base station

power supplies.

To Chassis Ground (black)

To ACC Power (red)

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Follow these steps to install the CB as a

base station.

1. Mount the base station antenna as

described in its owner’s manual.

Warning: Use extreme caution

when you install or remove a base

station CB antenna. If the antenna

starts to fall, let it go. It could contact

overhead power lines. If the antenna

touches a power line, contact with

the antenna, mast, cable, or guy

wires can cause electrocution and

death. Call the power company to

remove the antenna. DO NOT at-

tempt to do so yourself.

2. Connect the antenna to the ANT.

jack on the back of the CB.

3. Connect the CB’s black power wire

to the negative (–) terminal on the

DC power supply.

4. Connect the CB’s red wire (with the

in-line fuse) to the positive (+) termi-

nal on the DC power supply.

5. Connect the DC power supply to a

standard AC outlet.

To –

To + Terminal

Power

Terminal

Supply

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OPERATION

Before you use your CB, you should

know how to use it effectively and cour-

teously. “Common Uses for a CB” on

Page 12 contains information that will

help you get more enjoyment from your

CB.

Caution: Do not attempt to use your CB

without first connecting it to an antenna.

RECEIVING

TRANSMISSIONS AND

SETTING SQUELCH

1. Rotate VOLUME fully counterclock-

wise

2. Set

CB/WX to CB.

3. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclock-

wise.

4. Turn

RF GAIN fully clockwise.

5. Turn on the CB by turning OFF/VOL-

UME clockwise. The display lights

and the channel appears.

Note: The CB sounds an alert if it

detects a weather alert signal (see

“Using Weather Alert/SAME” on

Page 11).

6. Rotate

VOLUME clockwise until you

hear a hissing sound.

7. Slowly turn SQUELCH clockwise

until the hissing sound stops.

Note: To receive very weak signals,

turn SQUELCH counterclockwise.

You hear noise between transmis-

sions, but you can also hear weak

transmissions (those not strong

enough to break through a higher

squelch setting). If the CB picks up

unwanted, weak transmissions, turn

SQUELCH clockwise to reduce the

CB’s sensitivity to these signals.

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8. Turn RF GAIN counterclockwise to

decrease the incoming signal

strength and prevent overloading.

Or, turn it clockwise to receive the

maximum possible signal .

9. Rotate CHANNEL to select a chan-

nel.

10. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis-

tening level.

11. To improve communication quality,

press

ACE. The ACE indicator lights.

See “Reducing Noise” on Page 13

Notes:

• The ACE circuit does not operate

when you select WX.

• You cannot turn on the ACE cir-

cuit while holding down the talk

button.

12. To turn off the CB, turn OFF/VOLUME

counterclockwise until it clicks.

TRANSMITTING

Note: We recommend you try receiving

transmissions before you transmit.

1. To transmit, press the talk button on

the microphone. Hold the micro-

phone about 2–3 inches from your

mouth and speak in a normal tone

of voice. The TX indicator turns on.

2. When you finish transmitting,

release the talk button. The TX indi-

cator turns off.

3. To turn off the CB, turn OFF/VOLUME

counterclockwise until it clicks.

LISTENING TO THE

WEATHER BAND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA) broadcasts local

forecast and regional weather informa-

tion on one or more of seven channels in

the US. We have pre-programmed your

CB with all seven of these frequencies.

(See “Weather Channel Frequencies”

on Page 16.)

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