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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If your CB is not working as it should, follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate the
problem. If you cannot, take the CB to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Symptom Solutions
CB has trouble receiving. Rotate
VOLUME
clockwise so power is on.
Make sure that the mic is connected and that the other connec-
tions are secure.
Make sure that the antenna is connected and that the other con-
nections are secure.
Check
SQUELCH
and adjust as needed.
Switch to an active channel.
Adjust
VOLUME
.
CB has trouble transmitting. Rotate
VOLUME
clockwise so power is on.
Make sure that the antenna is connected and that the other con-
nections are secure.
Make sure that all connections are free of corrosion. Clean and
tighten, as necessary.
Make sure the mic connector is not loose. Firmly press the connec-
tor into the
MIC
jack.
Switch to an active channel.
Make sure that
PUSH TO TALK
is fully pressed.
Radio does not work at all. Make sure that the CB is connected to power and that all connec-
tions are secure.
Make sure that the mic is securely connected.
Make sure that the antenna is securely connected.
Check the fuse and replace it, if necessary. See “Replacing the
Fuse” on Page 14.
Cannot select a channel. Set
OUT CH9 CH19
to
OUT
. Release
PUSH TO TALK
.
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