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Table of Contents
- 1 Controls and Features
- 2 Install the Batteries
- 3 Channel Display
- 4 Using the CB
- 5 Flexible Rubber Antenna
- 6 To Receive
- 7 To Transmit
- 8 Range of the CB
- 9 Expanded Use of the CB
- 10 External Power Jack
- 11 External Antenna Jack
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Service Information
- 14 Important Battery Information
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- Page 1 3-5980 ® 40-Channel Hand-Held Citizens Band Transceiver User's Guide...
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Page 2: Controls And Features
FEATURES CONTROLS TX (wansml0 indicator Channel indicator 00000 0000 00000 0000 TALK button -- 00000 0000 00000 0000 00000 POWER jack-- Mi¢ -- ANT(antenna)jack -_ EARPHONE jack POWER twitch VOLUME knob SQUELCH knob... - Page 3 INTRODUCTION Your unit is a 40-channel hand-held CB transceiver designed for two-way communication in the 27MHz Citizens Band. Features include flexible rubber antenna, external antenna jack, external DC power Jack, external earphone jack, channel display, transmit indicator, power switch (battery saver), and a hand strap for easy carrying. This unit is designed to meet the following power rat;rig: Output power:.
- Page 4 USING To RECEIVE 1. Hold the unit so the antenna is vertical. 2. Tum the VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the unit on. Continue to turn the VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. 3. Press the CH buttons to achieve the desired channel. 4.
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Page 5: Range Of Cb
RANGE O F The foliowlng conditions reduce the effective range of sending and receiving transmissions, and should be avoided when possible. 1. Operating the unit inside buildings with metal girders, and/or steel walls. 2. Hills or trees between units will also significantly reduce range. Try to keep an open path between units. - Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING problem Solution Transmit problems • Check battedas for weak reception. Replace if necessary. • Be sure TALK button is depressed. Reception problems • Move SQUELCH counterclockwise. • Obstruction-move to another location. • Beyond range-move closer to unit, SERVICE INFORMATION This product should be serviced only by those specially trained In appropriate servicing...
- Page 7 LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Two years. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental finn, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •...
- Page 8 INFORMATION _lis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undersized operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user's authority to operate this product.