TRC-465  (210-1567)           Operation                Faxback Doc. # 14600

Caution:  Use your CB with the correct kind of antenna.

NOISE AND THE SQUELCH CONTROL

You seldom notice noise on AM and FM radios (except when tuning between
stations), because signals from radio stations are broadcast continuously.
Noise is more obvious on CBs because the broadcasts are intermittent.

When properly adjusted, the SQUELCH control eliminates or reduces this
unwanted noise between transmissions.  See "Receiving" to set the squelch
control.

RECEIVING

Follow these steps to prepare your CB for receiving transmissions.

1.  Set the CB-PA switch to CB.

2.  Turn the RF GAIN control all the way to the right.

3.  Turn the SQUELCH control all the way to the left.

4.  Select the mode of operation -- AM, LSB, or USB.

5.  Turn the OFF/VOLUME control to the right to turn on the CB.

6.  Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

7.  Use the channel selector to select a channel.

8.  Slowly turn the SQUELCH control to the right until you do not hear
    background noise when voice transmissions are not present.  This allows
    you to hear normal voice transmissions.

    To receive very weak signals, turn the SQUELCH control all the way to
    the left.  You hear noise between transmissions, but you also hear weak
    transmissions (those not strong enough to break through the squelch).

USING THE CLARIFIER CONTROL

When listening to an SSB signal, turn the CLARIFIER control to tune in 
slightly off-frequency stations, or to tune out adjacent channel 
interference caused by a station on the next channel.

USING THE ANL NB/OUT SWITCH

If your reception is disturbed by interference from impulse type noise
(ignition noise and other electrical noise), set the ANL NB/OUT switch
to ANL NB to reduce or eliminate the noise.

USING THE RF GAIN CONTROL

When you receive an extremely strong signal (signal meter indicates
"OVER"), turn the RF GAIN control to vary the overall volume instead of
using the VOLUME control.

USING THE TX POWER METER

The meter indicates the strength of the signal you are receiving or 
transmitting.  A built-in AMC (automatic modulation control) circuit
prevents your transmitter signal from over modulating and distorting.

NOTES ON SSB RECEPTION

    When you first listen to an SSB signal, you probably will not be able
    to understand it; the voice might sound distorted or low and guttural.
    In either case, slowly turn the CLARIFIER control to bring the signal
    into its natural voicetonal range.

    If the voice is still not intelligible, it might be an SSB signal 
    operating on the other sideband -- try the other SSB mode.

    An SSB signal produces a fluttering, unintelligible sound when received
    in the AM mode.  Set the mode switch to either LSB or USB, and adjust
    the CLARIFIER control.

    You can tune AM signals when the mode switch is in the USB or LSB 
    position.  Tune the CLARIFIER control to eliminate the steady tone
    caused by the AM carrier signal.

TRANSMITTING

Follow these steps to prepare your CB for transmitting.

1.  Be sure every control is in proper position (CB-PA, USB-AM-LSB).

2.  Select a channel

3.  Hold the microphone 2 or 3 inches from your mouth.  Press and hold the 
    microphone's talk button and speak in a normal voice.  The TX indicator
    lights.

USING THE PA AMPLIFIER

Your CB has a build-in PA (public address) amplifier.  With an optional
PA speaker, you can turn your radio into a mobile public address system.
To use the PA amplifier:

1.  Connect an external PA speaker (available at Radio Shack stores) to the
    PA jack on the back of the CB.  The speaker should be at least 6 feet 
    from the CB.

    Note:  You connect the PA speaker and external speaker to different 
           jacks.
    
2.  Set the CB-PA switch to PA.

3.  Hold the microphone 2 or 3 inches from your mouth.  Press and hold the 
    microphone's talk button and speak in a normal voice.  The TX indicator
    lights.

4.  Turn the VOLUME control for desired volume level.  If you hear a high-
    pitched squeal, adjust the VOLUME control until the squeal stops.

USING THE CB AS A BASE STATION

We designed your CB for mobile use.  However, you can use it as a CB base
station.  For base installation, you need:

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

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

    External 8-ohm speaker (such as Cat. No. 21-549)

Mount the antenna and speaker as described in their manuals.  Connect the
antenna to the ANT jack on the back of the CB.

Connect an external speaker to the EXT jack on the back of the CB.

Plug the power cord's single connector into the DC POWER jack.  Connect the
red wire to the positive (+) terminal of your power supply.  Connect the 
black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the power supply.

Operation of the CB is the same whether you use it as a base station or as
a mobile radio.

WARNING:  When installing or removing base-station CB antennas, use extreme
          caution.  If the antenna starts to fall, let it go.  It could
          contact overhead 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.


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