Radio Shack Two Way Radio TRC 519 User Guide

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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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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  
3. Attach the holder at the mounting  
location using the supplied machine  
screws and lock washers.  
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 MOUNTING THE CB  
holder to either side of the CB, horizon-  
The most common mounting location for  
tally or vertically, secure it using the sup-  
plied machine screws and lock washers.  
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.  
To attach the holder to another location  
in the vehicle, such as the dashboard,  
follow these steps.  
• the CB is not directly in front of heat-  
ing vents.  
1. Using the holder as a template,  
mark the positions for the mounting  
screw holes at the desired location.  
• all wires and cables can reach their  
connection points.  
2. At each marked position, drill a hole  
slightly smaller than the supplied  
mounting screws.  
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.  
Caution: Be careful not to drill into  
anything behind the mounting sur-  
face.  
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Follow these steps to mount the CB us-  
ing the supplied hardware.  
4. Attach the CB to the mounting  
bracket using the supplied rubber  
washers and mounting knobs.  
1. Using the mounting bracket as a  
template, mark the positions for the  
screw holes on the mounting sur-  
face.  
CONNECTING THE  
MICROPHONE  
2. In each marked position, drill a hole  
slightly smaller than the supplied  
mounting screws.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
cable to the CB and connect the cable to  
the ANT. jack on the back of the CB.  
Caution: Never pull on the micro-  
phone’s cable.  
CONNECTING AN  
ANTENNA  
Cautions:  
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.  
• 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.  
Note: If you are using this CB as a base  
station, see “Using the CB as a Base  
Station” on Page 7.  
For maximum range, adjust the anten-  
na’s Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) using  
an SWR meter (not supplied).  
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  
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.  
• as far as possible from sources of  
electrical noise  
• vertically  
Once you choose an antenna, follow its  
mounting instructions. Then route the  
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CONNECTING VEHICLE  
BATTERY POWER  
CONNECTING AN  
EXTERNAL SPEAKER  
Follow these steps to connect the CB to  
vehicle battery power.  
You can connect an optional external  
speaker to the CB. Use an 8-ohm  
speaker with a /8-inch (3.5-mm) plug.  
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Insert the speaker’s plug into the CB’s  
EXT. SP. jack. Your local RadioShack  
store carries a wide selection of suitable  
speakers.  
To Chassis Ground (black)  
To ACC Power (red)  
USING THE CB AS A  
BASE STATION  
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.  
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  
2. Connect the black ground wire to a  
metal part of the vehicle’s frame  
(chassis ground).  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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Follow these steps to install the CB as a  
base station.  
Power  
Supply  
To –  
Terminal  
To + Terminal  
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.  
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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.  
4. Turn RF GAIN fully clockwise.  
Caution: Do not attempt to use your CB  
without first connecting it to an antenna.  
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).  
RECEIVING  
TRANSMISSIONS AND  
SETTING SQUELCH  
6. Rotate VOLUME clockwise until you  
1. Rotate  
wise  
fully counterclock-  
VOLUME  
hear a hissing sound.  
2. Set CB/WX to CB.  
7. Slowly turn SQUELCH clockwise  
until the hissing sound stops.  
3. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclock-  
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.  
wise.  
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8. Turn RF GAIN counterclockwise to  
decrease the incoming signal  
strength and prevent overloading.  
TRANSMITTING  
Note: We recommend you try receiving  
transmissions before you transmit.  
Or, turn clockwise to receive the  
it  
maximum possible signal .  
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.  
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  
2. When you finish transmitting,  
release the talk button. The TX indi-  
cator turns off.  
Notes:  
3. To turn off the CB, turn OFF/VOLUME  
• The ACE circuit does not operate  
counterclockwise until it clicks.  
when you select WX.  
You cannot turn on the ACE cir-  
cuit while holding down the talk  
button.  
LISTENING TO THE  
WEATHER BAND  
12. To turn off the CB, turn OFF/VOLUME  
counterclockwise until it clicks.  
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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To select a weather broadcast, set CB/  
WX to WX, and turn CHANNEL to select  
one of the frequencies.  
Alert Type  
You Hear  
Warning  
Continuous short beeps  
Watch  
Continuous three short  
beeps  
Statement  
Continuous two short  
beeps  
Weather Alert  
Test and Other  
Continuous long beeps  
Slow short beeps  
To stop the alert tones, press ALERT  
TONE OFF or the microphone’s talk but-  
ton. SAME/ALT continues flashing until  
Set CB/WX to CB to return to normal CB  
you switch to  
.
WX  
operation.  
Note: The microphone’s talk button  
does not work when CB/WX is set to WX.  
Using Weather Alert/SAME  
When CB/WX is set to CB and the CB is  
on, it automatically functions as a severe  
weather warning radio by sounding an  
alert when it detects a weather alert sig-  
nal. This is especially useful when your  
area is expecting severe weather condi-  
tions.  
To reduce the alert tone levels for sub-  
sequent alerts, hold down  
OFF  
ALERT TONE  
for about 2-seconds. The tone  
stops and the indicator flashes slowly. If  
the radio receives a new SAME code  
weather alert, three low-level, short  
beeps sound while the indicator light  
flashes slowly.  
When your local weather station broad-  
casts a severe weather alert signal, the  
CB sounds an alert tone and the radio’s  
SAME ALT indicator lights according to  
the emergency level encoded in the sig-  
nal  
To return to the full alert mode, press the  
microphone’s talk button or switch to  
WX.  
To listen to the weather information after  
the radio receives an alert, set CB/WX to  
WX. The SAME/ALT indicator turns off.  
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Notes:  
COMMON USES FOR A CB  
• Because of atmospheric conditions,  
you might encounter times when the  
signal your radio receives does not  
contain information relevant to the  
emergency level of the alert. This is  
normal.  
Like most activities, CB radio has its  
customs and courtesies. The following  
tips will help you get the most enjoyment  
from your CB.  
Business Uses  
• The radio will sound an alert regard-  
less of the channel setting.  
Truck drivers and delivery personnel  
can learn road and traffic conditions  
and get assistance in locating desti-  
nations. A CB is also good company  
on those “long hauls.”  
• The CB will not sound an alert while  
you are transmitting.  
Caution: If you are in a rural or fringe  
area, your radio might be triggered by  
an alert broadcast in one area, but not  
be triggered if you travel to another area  
(even close by).  
• On construction crews, a CB quickly  
pays for itself when you are calling  
for additional materials or coordinat-  
ing the activities of different work  
crews.  
To verify actual reception, your radio  
must receive a test or emergency alert  
broadcast. In the US, the National  
Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a  
test alert every week on Wednesday be-  
tween 11 AM and 1 PM. To find out the  
specific test schedule in your area, con-  
tact your local NOAA or National Weath-  
er Service office. These offices are  
usually listed in the telephone directory  
under “US Government, Department of  
Commerce.”  
• For security officers, a CB is more  
than a convenience — it is a must  
for both safety and efficiency.  
Personal Uses  
• Keep in touch with home while driv-  
ing to work, to the store, or to a so-  
cial activity. Let your family know you  
are tied up in traffic or that you will  
stop by the store on the way home.  
• If you are a two-car (or more) family,  
CBs are great for communicating  
with family members while they are  
in their cars.  
• Contact friends or neighbors — find  
out “what’s happening” or plan a  
get-together.  
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• Ever have car trouble or run out of  
gas on the highway? What an assur-  
ance it is to be able to call for assis-  
tance!  
• the height of the antenna’s mounting  
location — the higher the antenna,  
the better the signal’s range  
• the surrounding terrain — moun-  
tains and tall buildings limit the  
range  
• Camping, fishing, and other sports  
are more fun with a CB. Locate a  
buddy or find out “what’s cooking”  
back at camp.  
• weather conditions  
• the number of nearby CBs operating  
on the same channel  
TRANSMISSION  
COURTESY  
• standing wave ratio (SWR) between  
the antenna and the CB.  
Please follow these guidelines of radio  
courtesy when using your CB.  
Note: Your CB radio’s transmission  
range is generally line-of-sight.  
• Wait for a pause in someone else’s  
transmission before you ask for a  
break.  
REDUCING NOISE  
• If you do not receive an answer to  
your call after a second attempt,  
sign off and wait several minutes be-  
fore trying again.  
The Audio Clarity Enhance (ACE) circuit  
uses compander (compressor and ex-  
pander) technology to improve commu-  
nication quality. The circuit maintains  
the dynamic range while increasing the  
signal-to-noise ratio as the gain is auto-  
matically controlled according to the in-  
put signal level. This results in a  
reduction in wide band noise.  
• Do not hold down the talk button  
when you are not talking. (This is  
called dead keying.)  
• Assist callers with directions, infor-  
mation about road conditions, and  
any other reasonable requests.  
Because your CB is exceptionally quiet,  
any noise you hear is probably from an  
external source in your vehicle, such as  
the alternator, another radio, or spark  
plugs.  
MAXIMUM RANGE  
The maximum range and quality of CB  
transmissions vary depending on the fol-  
lowing conditions:  
You can determine the noise’s source  
by turning off the engine and operating  
the CB with your vehicle’s ignition set to  
ACC. If the noise is reduced, the prob-  
lem is in your vehicle’s ignition or electri-  
cal system.  
• the type and quality of antenna used  
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Here are a few hints to help you reduce  
or eliminate such noise:  
• Make all CB power and antenna  
wires as short as possible.  
• Keep the power wires away from the  
antenna wires.  
• Be sure the chassis ground connec-  
tion is secure.  
• Replace old ignition wires with new,  
high-voltage,  
wires.  
noise-suppression  
• Install noise suppressors on your  
spark plugs, or install new spark  
plugs that have built-in noise sup-  
pressors.  
• If problems persist, check your alter-  
nator/generator  
and  
regulator  
gauges. You can reduce the noise  
from these sources by using bypass  
capacitors at the various output volt-  
age points.  
Your local RadioShack store has a wide  
selection of noise-suppression accesso-  
ries.  
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USING COMMON 10-CODES  
Citizen’s Band operators have largely  
adopted the 10-codes for standard  
questions and answers. These codes  
permit faster communication and better  
intelligibility in noisy areas. While not all  
codes are listed, most of the more popu-  
lar ones follow:  
Code  
Meaning  
10-26  
Disregard last infor-  
mation.  
10-27  
I am moving to  
channel____.  
10-28  
10-32  
Identify your station.  
I will give you a radio  
check.  
Code  
Meaning  
10-33  
10-36  
10-37  
Emergency traffic.  
10-1  
10-2  
10-3  
10-4  
Receiving poorly.  
Receiving well.  
Correct time is____.  
Wrecker needed  
at____.  
Stop transmitting.  
OK, message  
received.  
10-38  
10-41  
10-42  
Ambulance needed  
at______  
10-5  
10-6  
Relay message.  
Please turn to  
channel_____.  
Busy, please stand  
by.  
Traffic accident  
at_____.  
10-7  
10-8  
Out of service.  
In service  
10-43  
10-50  
10-62  
Traffic tie-up at____.  
Break channel.  
10-9  
Repeat message.  
10-10  
Transmission com-  
pleted, standing by.  
Unable to copy; use  
telephone.  
10-11  
10-12  
10-13  
Talking to rapidly.  
Visitors present.  
10-70  
Fire at_____.  
Note: Although this table lists the 10-  
codes’ meanings in the form of a state-  
ment, they can also be phrased as  
questions (10-6: Are you busy?, 10-20:  
What is your location?).  
Advise Weather/Road  
conditions.  
10-17  
10-18  
10-19  
Urgent business.  
Anything for us?  
Nothing for you.  
Return to base.  
10-20  
10-21  
10-22  
My location is____.  
Call by telephone.  
Report in person  
to____.  
10-23  
10-25  
Please stand by.  
Can you contact____.  
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WEATHER CHANNEL  
FREQUENCIES  
Your CB is programmed with the follow-  
ing United States weather service chan-  
nel FM frequencies:  
Frequency  
Channel  
(MHz)  
WX1  
WX2  
WX3  
WX4  
WX5  
WX6  
WX7  
162.400  
162.425  
162.450  
162.475  
162.500  
162.525  
162.550  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
We do not expect you to have any problems with your CB, but if you do, the following  
suggestions might help.  
Symptom  
Suggestion  
is on.  
Trouble receiving.  
Make sure  
Make sure  
POWER  
is adjusted properly.  
SQUELCH  
Be sure  
is fully clockwise.  
RF GAIN  
Make sure the CB is set to an operating channel.  
Make sure the microphone is securely connected.  
Press  
to improve communication quality.  
ACE  
Check for a good antenna connection.  
Trouble transmitting.  
Make sure the antenna cable is securely connected to the  
antenna connector.  
Make sure the antenna is fully extended.  
Make sure all connections are secure and free of corrosion.  
Make sure  
is set to  
.
CB  
CB/WX  
The CB is completely  
inoperable.  
Check the DC power cord and in-line fuse.  
Replace the fuse. See “Replacing the Fuse” on Page 19.  
If these tips do not solve the problem, do not attempt repairs or adjustments yourself.  
The CB should be serviced only by a qualified radio technician. If you still have prob-  
lems, take your CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack TRC-519 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio is an example of superior  
design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CB  
so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the CB dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might con-  
tain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the CB only in normal temperature environments. Temper-  
ature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or  
melt plastic parts.  
Keep the CB away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear  
of parts.  
Handle the CB gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit  
boards and cases and can cause the CB to work improperly.  
Wipe the CB with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do  
not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean  
the CB.  
Modifying or tampering with the CB’s internal components can cause a malfunction  
and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If  
your CB is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for as-  
sistance.  
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REPLACING THE FUSE  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
The TRC-519’s 2-amp in-line fuse helps  
protect your CB from power surges and  
short circuits. When replacement is re-  
quired, use a 2-amp, fast-acting glass  
fuse, available at your local RadioShack  
store.  
Your CB might cause TV or radio inter-  
ference even when it is operating prop-  
erly. To determine whether your CB is  
causing the interference, turn off your  
CB. If the interference goes away, your  
CB is causing it. Try to eliminate the in-  
terference by:  
Follow these steps to replace the fuse.  
• moving your CB away from the re-  
ceiver  
• contacting your local RadioShack  
store for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interference,  
the FCC requires that you stop using  
your CB radio.  
Any adjustments to a CB must be made  
by a qualified technician using the prop-  
er test equipment.  
1. Make sure the vehicle and CB are  
both off.  
2. Hold the fuse holder at both ends,  
push the ends together, twist one  
end counterclockwise, and pull them  
apart.  
To be safe and sure:  
• Never open your CB radio’s case.  
• Never change or replace anything in  
your CB radio.  
3. Remove the old fuse and inspect its  
condition. If it is blown, insert a new  
one of the same type and rating. If it  
is not blown, reinsert it.  
Caution: Do not use a fuse with rat-  
ings other than those specified here.  
Doing so might damage your TRC-  
519.  
4. Push the fuse holder ends together  
and twist one end clockwise.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
RECEIVER  
Frequency Response (1 kHz, 0 dB Reference)  
Lower, at 450 Hz ..................................................................................................... –3 dB  
Upper, at 2500 Hz................................................................................................... –3 dB  
Intermediate Frequency  
First IF .......................................................................................................... 10.695 MHz  
Second IF........................................................................................................... 455 MHz  
Maximum Sensitivity ..................................................................................................... 0.5 V  
µ
Sensitivity for 10 dB S/N ................................................................................ 0.5 V or Better  
µ
AGC Figure of Merit 50 mV for 10 dB Change in Audio Output .................................... 90 dB  
Overload AGC Characteristics (from 50 mV to 1000 mV) ............................................... 4 dB  
Overall Audio Fidelity at 6 dB Down ............................................................ 450 Hz–2500 Hz  
Adjacent Channel Selectivity ......................................................................................... 55 dB  
Image Rejection ........................................................................... Typically Better than 60 dB  
IF Rejection .................................................................................................... 65 dB or Better  
Maximum Audio Output Power .................................................................. 4 Watts at 8 ohms  
Squelch Range ..................................................................... Adjustable from 0.5 V to 1 mV  
µ
Receive Battery Drain ............................................................................ 280 mA to 1500 mA  
(from No Signal to Maximum Output)  
TRANSMITTER  
Frequency Tolerance .............................................................................................. ±0.0005%  
Maximum Output Power .......................................... 4 Watts (Maximum Allowed by the FCC)  
Spurious Emission ....................................................................................... –65 dB or Better  
Transmit Battery Drain .......................................................................... 1270 mA to 1870 mA  
(from No Modulation to 80% Modulation Limit)  
Modulation Frequency Response (1 kHz, 0 dB Reference):  
Lower, at 450 Hz ..................................................................................................... –3 dB  
Upper, at 2.5 kHz .................................................................................................... –3 dB  
Modulation Type and Capacity ............................................................................ A3 and 85%  
Microphone Sensitivity .................................................................... 3 V for 50% Modulation  
µ
GENERAL  
Channels ............................................................................................................................ 40  
Frequency Range ....................................................................... 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz  
Frequency Control ............................................................... Phase-Locked Loop Synthesizer  
Operating Temperature Range ....................................................................... –22°F to 122°F  
Power Requirements ..................................... 13.8V DC (12–16 Volts DC, Negative Ground)  
Input Power ...................................................................................... 7.5 W (Reference Value)  
Antenna .................................................................................... 50 Ohm (Coaxial Connector)  
Microphone ....................................................................................................... Dynamic Type  
Internal Speaker .......................................................................................... 16 Ohm, 5 Watts  
Dimensions (HWD) ......................................................................... 19/16 × 59/16 × 75/16 Inches  
(40 mm 142 mm 185 mm)  
×
×
Weight ............................................................................................................................ 2 lbs  
(930 g)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and  
improvement without notice.  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-  
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES  
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-  
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-  
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE  
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-  
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during 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 the defect by product repair without charge for parts and  
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
04/99  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
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Printed in the Philippines  
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