3CONTENTSPreparation ........................................................................................................... 4Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 4Using AC Power ....................................................................................... 4Using Batteries ......................................................................................... 5Using Vehicle Battery Power .................................................................... 6Connecting the Wire Antenna ......................................................................... 7Attaching the Carry Strap ................................................................................ 7Operation .............................................................................................................. 8Understanding the Bands ................................................................................ 8AM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 8Citizen Band ............................................................................................. 8Short Wave 1/2 ......................................................................................... 8FM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 9TV Sound 1 ............................................................................................... 9TV Sound 2 ............................................................................................... 9VHF Marine ............................................................................................... 9Air Craft ..................................................................................................... 9Weather Band ........................................................................................... 9Basic Radio Operation .................................................................................. 10Reading the Tuning/Battery Meter ................................................................ 11Using the P.A. (Public Address) Function ...................................................... 11Using the Earphone ....................................................................................... 12Listening Safely ...................................................................................... 12Traffic Safety ........................................................................................... 12Care ............................................................................................................... 13The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 13Specifications .................................................................................................... 15