TRC-224  (210-1642)              Operation              Faxback Doc. # 6173

3-Watt 3-Channel CB Transceiver

Follow these steps to operate your CB:

1.  Turn on the power by turning VOLUME clockwise.

2.  Set CHANNEL to A, B, or C.  This CB comes with CB Channel 14 crystals
    installed in Channel A. 

3.  If you have not connected an external antenna, fully extend the
    telescoping antenna and hold the CB so that the antenna is vertical.

Note:  If you do not fully extend the antenna, the CB's efficiency is
       reduced, and you could damage your CB.

4.  Be sure to set POWER HI/LO to LO.  This position conserves battery
    power.  If the person you transmit to has trouble receiving your
    signal, set the switch to HI.

5.  To transmit, press PUSH TO TALK.  Then, hold your CB about 3 inches
    from your mouth and speak slowly in a normal tone of voice.  The
    MODULATION indicator flashes as you talk.

Note:  A built-in automatic modulation circuit adjusts the microphone's
       sensitivity to allow for a wide variety of voice levels.

6.  To receive a message, release PUSH TO TALK.

7.  Adjust VOLUME for a comfortable listening level.

8.  Adjust SQUELCH to cut out the noise between transmissions.

To do this, wait until there is no signal on the channel.  Then, slowly
turn SQUELCH clockwise until the background noise stops.

Note:  Do not turn SQUELCH too far clockwise because you might cut out weak
       signals, too.

OPERATIONAL HINTS

Your CB's range varies depending on conditions.  Factors such as antenna
type and position, terrain, and battery condition all affect range.
Buildings absorb transmitted signals, and, if they contain metal, might
completely block them.  Trees and heavy cloud formations have a similar
effect, though not as severe.  If you are near a lake or the ocean, you
might get excellent range.

To ensure maximum range, always keep batteries fully charged in your CB.
As the voltage decreases it directly affects the range.

(RLR-02-25-94)