Samsung TRC-445 Weather Radio User Manual


 
12
OPERATION
Before you start using your CB, you
should know how to use it effectively
and courteously. “CB Operation Tips”
contains information that will help you
get more enjoyment from using your CB.
Caution
: Do not attempt to use your CB
without first connecting an antenna.
TURNING ON THE CB
AND RECEIVING
TRANSMISSIONS
1. Turn
SQUELCH
fully counterclock-
wise.
2. Set
CH-9/NOR/CH-19
to
NOR
,
S/RF/
SWR/CAL
to
S/RF
(send and
receive), and
CB/WX/PA
to
CB
.
3. To turn on the CB, turn
OFF/VOL-
UME
clockwise until it clicks and
continue turning until you hear a
hissing sound. The
TX/RX
indicator
lights, the CB displays the last-tuned
channel number, and the SWR/RF/
signal meter lights.
Note
: If necessary, set
DIM/BRT
to
DIM
to dim the meter and channel
display, or to
BRT
to brighten them.
4. Turn
SQUELCH
clockwise until the
hissing sound stops.
Note
: If the CB picks up unwanted,
partial or very weak transmissions,
turn
SQUELCH
clockwise to
decrease the CB’s sensitivity to
these signals. Turn
SQUELCH
coun-
terclockwise if you want to listen to a
weak or distant station.
5. Adjust
OFF/VOLUME
to a comfort-
able listening level.
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