Using The Cb; Flexible Rubber Antenna; To Receive; To Transmit - GE CITIZENS BAND TRANSCEIVER 3-5980 User Manual

USING THE
CB
To RECEIVE
1. Hold the unit so the antenna is vertical.
2. Tum the VOLUME knob clockwise to turn the unit on. Continue to turn the VOLUME knob to
the desired volume level.
3. Press the CH buttons to achieve the desired channel.
4. Turn the SQUELCH knob clockwise, A hissing sound will be heard. Tum the knob slowly
counterclockwise until the hissing stops, Thls adjustment eliminates annoying static when no
one is transmitting,
I NOTE: Setting the SQUELCH beyond the point where hissing stops may prevent the 1
reception of weak transmissions.
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5. Readjust the VOLUME to desired level
You are now ready to receive transmissions from other transceivers operating on your channel.
To TRANSMIT
Make sure the unit is turned on and desired channel is selected. Hold the unit 2 to 3 inches from
you and be su_ no one else is talking on the channel and then:
1, Press and hold the TALK button and speak in a normal voice. The TX indicator lights.
2. Release the TALK button to rstum to receive mode.
i NOTE: The VOLU ME and SQUELCH controls are only effective in the Receive mode. j
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FLEXIBLE RUBBER ANTENNA
Your unit is supplied with a consumer replaceable flexible rubber antenna.
The antenna has been designed so that it is easily replaced in the event it is damaged, The
antenna's mounting post goes through a hole in the unit top and is held in place by a screw
collar. Unscrew the collar and remove the antenna. To install the replacement antenna, reverse
the procedure.
POWER SWITCH
This switch is a battery saver switch.
When full power is not required for satisfactory communication, slide the power switch to LOW
to conserve batterJ power. Slide POWER switch to HIGH for full power (maximum range).
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