TRC-499  (210-1599)            Installation            Faxback Doc. # 14614

MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER

Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied small screws and small metal
washers, attach the supplied microphone holder horizontally or vertically
to either side of the CB.

CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE

1.  Insert the microphone's plug into the microphone jack until it clicks.

    CAUTION:  The microphone's plug fits only one way into the microphone
              jack.  Do not force it.

2.  Slide the microphone on the microphone holder.

To disconnect the microphone cable, squeeze the bottom of the microphone's
plug, then gently pull it out.

CAUTION:  Never pull on the microphone cable.

MOUNTING THE TRC-499

The most common mounting location for this CB is under a vehicles
dashboard.  However, if you use the TRC-499 as a base station, you can
place it on a desk, shelf, or table (see "Using the CB as a Base Station").

If you are mounting the CB in a vehicle, choose a location where:

    You can easily reach the CB.

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

    All wires and cables will reach their connection points.

CAUTIONS:  The TRC-499 is designed to work in a vehicle that has a 12-volt
           DC, negative-ground electrical system.  Most vehicles have this
           type of system.  If you are not sure about your vehicle, check
           with your vehicle dealer.

           If you use the TRC-499 in a vehicle, mount it securely to avoid
           damage to the CB or vehicle during sudden starts or stops.

Follow these steps to mount the CB using the supplied hardware.

1.  Using the 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 large screws.

    CAUTION:  Be careful not to drill into anything behind the mounting
              surface.

3.  Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the mounting bracket to the
    mounting surface with the large screws and supplied lock washers.

4.  Attach the CB to the mounting bracket using the rubber washers and
    mounting knobs.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

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

Selecting an Antenna

When deciding on a mobile or base-station antenna and its location consider
these points.

    The location of the antenna should be as high as possible.

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

    The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.

Your local Radio Shack store sells a variety of CB antennas for both mobile
and base-station use.  Choose the one that best meets your needs.

Connecting an Antenna

Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with
it.  Then route the antenna cable to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the
CB.

CAUTIONS:  Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts.

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

           Do not run cable through a vehicle's engine compartment or other
           areas that produce extreme heat.

USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can power this CB from your vehicle's battery or from standard AC power
with an optional DC power supply.  For information on using AC power, see
"Using the CB as a Base Station."

Follow these steps to power the CB from your vehicle's battery.

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

2.  Connect the CB's red wire, with in-line fuse, to a source of voltage
    that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as a spare
    accessory terminal in your vehicle fuse box.

USING THE CB AS A BASE STATION

Although this CB is designed for mobile use, you can use it as a base
station.  To do so, you need the following items:

    12-volt DC power supply (such as Cat. No. 22-504)

    CAUTION:  Most 12-volt DC power supplies plug into a standard AC outlet
              to produce DC power.  Before connecting your CB to a 12-volt
              DC power supply, read and follow the instructions provided
              with the power supply.

    Base station antenna (such as Cat. No. 21-967)

    Coaxial antenna cable and connectors

NOTE:  Your local Radio Shack store carries power supplied, antennas,
       coaxial antenna cable and connectors.

Follow these steps to install antenna.

1.  Mount the base station antenna as described in its owner's manual.

    WARNING:  Use extreme caution when you install or remove a base station
              CB antenna.  If the antenna starts to fall, let it go!  It
              could contact over head power lines.  If the antenna touches
              the power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy
              wires can cause electrocution and death.  Call the power
              company to remove the antenna.  Do NOT attempt to do so
              yourself.

2.  Connect the antenna's cable to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the CB.

3.  Connect the CB's black wire to the DC power supply's negative (-)
    terminal.

4.  Connect the CB's red wire, with in-line fuse, to the DC power supply's
    positive (+) terminal.

5.  Plug the DC power supply into a standard AC outlet.

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SPEAKER

To make the CB easier to hear in noisy environments, you can connect it to
an external CB speaker.  Use an 8-ohm speaker capable of handling 3 to 5
watts of power (such as Radio Shacks 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 8 jack.

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


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