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CONTENTS

Installation ............................................................................................................ 4

Mounting the TRC-488 .................................................................................... 4

Mounting the Microphone Holder .................................................................... 5

Connections ......................................................................................................... 6

Connecting the Microphone ............................................................................ 6

Connecting an Optional External Speaker ...................................................... 6

Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 7

Using Vehicle Battery Power .................................................................... 7

Using Standard AC Power ........................................................................ 7

Installing an Antenna ...................................................................................... 8

Adjusting the Antenna’s SWR ......................................................................... 9

Operation ............................................................................................................ 10

Setting Squelch ............................................................................................. 10

Using Automatic Noise Limiting .................................................................... 10

Listening to Weather Broadcasts .................................................................. 10

Receiving Transmissions on the Channels ................................................... 11

Transmitting .................................................................................................. 12

CB Tips ............................................................................................................... 13

Common Uses for a CB Radio ...................................................................... 13

Business Uses ........................................................................................ 13

Personal Uses ........................................................................................ 13

CB Courtesy .................................................................................................. 13

Using Common 10-Codes ............................................................................. 14

Troubleshootin

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Maximum Range ........................................................................................... 16

Reducing Noise ............................................................................................. 16

Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 17

Replacing the Fuses ..................................................................................... 18

FCC Information ............................................................................................ 18

Specifications .................................................................................................... 19

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Radio Shack TRC-488 User Manual

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