TRC-464  (210-1554)           Installation            Faxback Doc. # 6310

MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER

Attach the supplied microphone holder to the CB's left or right side with
the supplied small screws and small metal washers.  Use a Phillips
screwdriver to secure the screws and washers.

CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE

Follow these steps to connect the supplied microphone.

1.  Insert the plug into the CB/s microphone jack.  Be sure the pins on
    the plug are aligned with the holes in the microphone jack.

2.  Slide the microphone onto the microphone holder.

3.  To disconnect the microphone, press and hold down the tab on the
    bottom of the microphone's plug and pull out the plug.  Never pull on
    the microphone cable.

MOUNTING THE TRC-464

The most common mounting location for this CB is under a vehicle's
dashboard.  However, if you use the TRC-464 as a base station, you can
mount it on a desk, shelf, or table.

If you use the TRC-464 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.

When you choose a location to mount the CB in a vehicle:

  Be sure you can easily reach the CB.

  Be sure all wires and cables will reach their connection points.

  Be sure wires and cables will not interfere with the vehicle's pedals
  or other moving parts.

  Be sure the CB is not directly in front of the heating vents.

Caution:  The TRC-464 is designed to work in a vehicle that has a
          12-volt, negative-ground electrical system.  Most vehicles have
          this type of system.  If you are not sure about your vehicle,
          check with your vehicle dealer.

Follow these steps to mount the CB.

1.  Using the supplied mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions
    for the screw holes.

2.  In each marked location, drill a hole slightly smaller than the
    supplied mounting screws.

Caution:  Be careful not to drill into any objects behind the mounting
          surface.

3.  Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the mounting bracket to the
    mounting surface with the mounting screws and supplied large metal
    washers.

4.  Use either a large flat blade screwdriver or your fingers to attach
    the CB to the mounting bracket with the supplied rubber washers and
    mounting knobs.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Caution:  To prevent damage to your CB, you must connect an antenna to
          the CB before you operate it.

Selecting an Antenna

Your local Radio Shack store sells a variety of CB antennas for both
mobile and base-station use.  Each type has benefits, and you should
choose the one that best meets your needs.

When deciding on a mobile or base-station antenna and its location, also
consider the following:

  The location of the antenna should be as high as possible on a vehicle
  or your home.

  The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as possible from
  sources of electrical noise (ignition system, gauges, etc.)

The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.

Connecting an Antenna

Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions that came
with the antenna.  Then route the antenna cable to the CB.  Connect the
cable to the ANT connector on the back of the CB.

Cautions:  Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts that
           might damage the cable.

           Do not run the cable next to power cables or other CB antenna
           cables.

           Do not run the cable through the engine compartment or other
           areas that produce extreme heat.

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SPEAKER

You can connect an external CB speaker to the CB.  Use an 8-ohm speaker
which is capable of handling 3 to 10 watts of power (such as Radio Shack
Cat. No. 21-549).  The speaker's cable must have a 1/8-inch plug.
Simply plug the speaker cable into the CB's EXT jack.

Note:  When you connect an external speaker, the CB's internal speaker
       disconnects.

USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can power this CB from your vehicle's battery or from household AC
power with an optional DC power supply.

1.  Connect the black wire (GROUND) to your vehicle battery's negative
    (-) terminal or to a metal part of the vehicle's frame.  Be sure the
    metal part is not insulated from the vehicle's frame by a plastic
    part.

2.  Connect the red wire (BATT (+), with in-line fuse, to an accessory
    terminal that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as a
    spare accessory terminal in your vehicle's fuse box.

(BR/all-07/14/94)