Radio Shack 21-1679 A User Manual

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Contents

1Additional InformationLegal Use of Your CB RadioThe CB Radio service is a private, two-way, short-distance voicecommunications service for personal or business activities. Forrules regarding legal CB radio use, see the included Plain EnglishRules – Citizens Band Radio Service published by the FCC.Common Uses for a CB Radio• Warn of traffic tie-ups ahead.• Help truck drivers and delivery personnel learn road andtraffic conditions and get assistance in locating destinations.• Provide fast help in the event of emergency or breakdown.• Help construction crews coordinate the activities of differentwork crews.• Assist communication between security officers.• Provide weather and road information.• Contact friends or other CB users on trips.• Keep in touch with your office or home.• Bring more fun for camping, fishing, and other sports; helplocate a friend or find out what’s cooking back at camp.Transmission Courtesy• Wait for a pause in someone else’s transmission before youask for a break.• If you do not receive an answer to your call after a secondattempt, sign off and wait several seconds before trying again.• Do not hold down PTT when you are not talking. (This iscalled dead keying.)• Assist callers with directions, information about roadconditions, and any other reasonable requests.Transmission RangeThe maximum range and quality of CB transmissions varydepending on the following conditions: