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Radio Shack Compact Deluxe CB Walkie-Talkie Owner's Manual

Manual is about: with Digital Weather Alert

Summary of Compact Deluxe CB Walkie-Talkie

  • Page 1

    Owner’s manual pl ease read b e fore using this eq uipmen t. Compact deluxe cb walkie-talkie with digital weather alert 21-1679r.Fm page 1 wednesday, october 18, 2000 2:14 pm.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 ˆ contents features ........................................................................................................... 4 a look at your walkie-talkie .......................................................................... 6 preparation .....................................................

  • Page 3: The Fcc Wants You to Know

    3 ˆ the fcc wants you to know the federal communications com- mission (fcc) does not require you to have a license to operate this cb. However, the fcc does require that you read and know part 95 of fcc rules . These rules apply to the oper- ation of a class d cb. We have pro- vided a copy of these ...

  • Page 4: Features

    4 features ˆ features your radioshack compact deluxe cb walkie-talkie is a high perfor- mance cb transceiver that also lets you tune into local weather service broadcasts, letting you hear local weather conditions and forecasts wherever you travel. This walkie-talk- ie is perfect for recreational, b...

  • Page 5

    5 features tional dc power supply, or dc power using an optional dc cigarette-lighter pow- er cable. Your walkie-talkie receives and transmits on these cb channels. In addition, your walkie-talkie can receive these weather service channels: channel frequency (mhz) channel frequency (mhz) channel fre...

  • Page 6: A Look At Your Walkie-Talkie

    6 a look at your walkie-talkie ˆ a look at your walkie-talkie squelch off/volume ptt h/l / beep light alert off / lock cb/wx ch9/19 / scan mic (microphone) using the wrist strap to attach the supplied wrist strap, thread the strap’s small loop through the wrist strap hole at the right side of the wa...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    7 preparation ˆ preparation powering the walkie-talkie you can power your walkie-talkie from any of these sources: • supplied rechargeable ni-mh (nickel-metal-hydride) battery pack • eight aa batteries (not supplied) using the supplied aa battery case • vehicle power using an optional dc power cord ...

  • Page 8

    8 preparation 2. Connect the supplied battery charger’s barrel plug to the chg jack on the side of the ni-mh bat- tery pack, then insert the battery charger’s plug into a standard ac outlet. 3. To install the ni-mh battery pack, slide it onto the walkie-talkie until it clicks. Caution: the battery p...

  • Page 9

    9 preparation 5. Snap the halves of the battery case together to close it, then slide the case onto the walkie- talkie until it clicks. Caution: the battery case fits onto the walkie-talkie only one way. Do not force it. When the sound becomes weak or distorted, appears, or the walkie- talkie stops ...

  • Page 10

    10 preparation cautions: you must use a regu- lated class 2 power source that supplies regulated 12v dc and delivers at least 2.5a. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the walkie-talkie’s 12v dc pwr jack. Using a power cord that does not meet these specifica- tions could dam...

  • Page 11

    11 preparation or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to remove it yourself! Connecting an external speaker in a noisy area, an optional external speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable lis- tening. ...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 operation ˆ operation before you use your walkie-talkie, you should know how to use it effec- tively and courteously. “operational hints” on page 16 contains informa- tion that will help you get more enjoy- ment from your walkie-talkie. Receiving transmissions and adjusting squelch 1. Turn squelc...

  • Page 13

    13 operation 2. When you finish transmitting, release ptt . Note: if you transmit while the walkie-talkie is displaying a weather alert (see “understand- ing digital weather alert” on page 15), the alert tone turns off and wx flashes. To turn off the alert tone without transmitting, press alert off ...

  • Page 14

    14 operation scanning the channels you can set the walkie-talkie so it scans the cb or weather channels, stopping when it receives a strong signal. Press cb/wx to select the desired band, then hold down scan for about 2 seconds. Scan appears, and the scanner scans through all channels in the selecte...

  • Page 15

    15 operation understanding digital weather alert notes: • the scanner does not display the actual location referenced by same messages. It uses only the message portion of the same signal. • if severe weather threatens, do not wait for an alert tone; turn on the weather broadcast and moni- tor the w...

  • Page 16: Operational Hints

    16 operational hints ˆ operational hints like most activities, cb radio has its customs and courtesies. The follow- ing tips will help you get the most en- joyment from your walkie-talkie. Common uses for a cb business uses • truck drivers and delivery per- sonnel can learn road and traffic conditio...

  • Page 17

    17 operational hints maximum range the maximum range and quality of cb transmissions vary depending on the following conditions: • the type and quality of antenna used • the height of the antenna’s mounting location (the higher the antenna, the better the signal’s range) • the surrounding terrain (m...

  • Page 18: Care

    18 care note: although this table lists the 10- codes’ meanings in the form of a statement, they can also be phrased as questions (10-6: are you busy?, 10-20: what is your location?). ˆ care keep the walkie-talkie dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the walkie-talkie only in ...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    19 specifications ˆ specifications receiver frequency coverage .................................... 26.965–27.405 mhz, 162.400–162.550 mhz sensitivity ..................................................................................................... 1 µ v for 10 db adjacent channel rejection ((s+...

  • Page 20

    21-1679 10a00 printed in thailand radioshack corporation fort worth, texas 76102 limited ninety-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and work- manship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from radioshack com- pany-o...