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Radio Shack 21-409 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: FM Walkie-Talkie

Summary of 21-409

  • Page 1

    Cat. No. 21-409 owner’s manual please read before using this equipment trc-509 fm walkie-talkie 21-409.Fm page 1 thursday, august 5, 1999 3:31 pm.

  • Page 2: Features

    2 features your radioshack trc-509 fm walkie-talkie is a compact, portable 2-way fm radio. You can commu- nicate with another trc-509 or any fm transceiver operating on the same frequency (49.830 mhz). Use your walkie-talkie to add to your fun when you are at sporting events, on camping trips, bikin...

  • Page 3

    3 belt clip — lets you clip the walkie-talkie to your belt or pocket so you can keep your hands free. Antenna — provides clear reception. Note: to power your trc-509, you need one 9 volt alkaline battery (not supplied). 21-409.Fm page 3 thursday, august 5, 1999 3:31 pm.

  • Page 4: Preparation

    4 preparation installing/replacing the battery your walkie-talkie uses one 9 volt battery (not sup- plied) for power. For the longest life and best perfor- mance, we recommend you use an alkaline battery such as radioshack cat. No. 23-553. Caution: use only a fresh battery of the required size and r...

  • Page 5: Cautions:

    5 3. Replace the cover. When the battery low indicator lights, replace the battery. Cautions: • always remove an old or weak battery. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can destroy elec- tronic parts. • dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them. 21-409.Fm page 5 thurs...

  • Page 6: Installing The Belt Clip

    6 installing the belt clip your walkie-talkie comes with a belt clip. To install it, slide the clip into the slot on the back of the trans- ceiver until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip, lift up on the locking tab and slide the clip out. Fig. 2 slot belt clip locking 21-409.Fm page 6 thu...

  • Page 7: Operation

    7 operation using the walkie-talkie 1. Pull out and fully extend the antenna for maxi- mum range. 2. Turn on the walkie-talkie by rotating off/vol up until you hear a click. 3. To transmit, press push-to-talk and speak into the microphone (mic). Or, press call to transmit a tone signal, which alerts...

  • Page 8: Push-to-

    8 4. When you finish talking, release push-to- talk . 5. Adjust off/vol for the most comfortable lis- tening level. 6. To turn off the walkie-talkie, rotate off/vol down until you hear a click. Fig. 5 21-409.Fm page 8 thursday, august 5, 1999 3:31 pm.

  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    9 care and maintenance your radioshack trc-509 fm walkie-talkie is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your walkie-talkie so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the walkie-talkie dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might co...

  • Page 10

    10 use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your walkie-talkie’s electronic parts. Wipe the walkie-talkie with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter- gents t...

  • Page 11: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    11 the fcc wants you to know your walkie-talkie might cause tv or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly. To deter- mine whether your walkie-talkie is causing the interference, turn off your walkie-talkie. If the inter- ference goes away, your walkie-talkie is causing it. Try to eli...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    12 specifications general operation frequency .......................... 49.803 mhz number of channels ............................................ 1 input voltage .............................................. 9 v dc current drain (standby) .............................. 15 ma (receive) ..............

  • Page 13: Transmitter

    13 transmitter rf energy output .............................. 10,000 µ v/m @3 meters (fcc max) spurious and harmonic emissions ............... 20 db fm hum and noise ....................................... 40 db audio distortion ............................................. 10 % frequency stability...

  • Page 14: Notes

    14 notes 21-409.Fm page 14 thursday, august 5, 1999 3:31 pm.

  • Page 15: Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

    15 limited ninety-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from radioshack company- owned stores and authorized radioshack franchisees and deal- ers. Except as provid...

  • Page 16: Radioshack

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