19-1205 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. BTX-124 VHF FM Business Band Transceiver with CTCSS 19-1205.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack BTX-124 VHF FM Business Band Transceiver with CTCSS is a portable, two-way business radio service transceiver that you can carry almost anywhere. The transceiver is compact and light, making it an ideal choice for your business needs. Your transceiver has these features: Programmable Channels A and B — let

What’s Included CB Radio Microphone Holder Mounting Bracket 5mm Machine Screw (2) 3mm Machine Screw (2) 5mm Self-tapping Screw (2) 3mm Self-tapping Screw (2) Spring Washer (2 big + 4 small) Plain Washer (2 big + 4 small) Nut (2 big + 2 small) Mounting Knob (2) Rubber Washer (2) User’s Guide Contents Contents Product Features.........................................................................3 Setup.......................................................................................... 4 A

%106'06R Preparation .................................................................. 2 Using Internal Batteries ........................................... 2 Using AC or DC Power ............................................ 2 Connecting the Antenna .......................................... 2 Attaching the Belt Clip ............................................. 2 Attaching the Wrist Strap ......................................... 2 Connecting a Microphone/Speaker ......................... 2 A

19-1207.fm Page 2 Friday, November 10, 2000 11:04 AM ¶ Contents FCC Regulations ................................ 5 FCC License Required ..................... 5 FCC Part 90 Rules ........................... 7 A Quick Look at Your Transceiver .............................. 13 Preparation ....................................... 14 Installing the Battery Pack ............. 14 Charging the Battery Pack ............. 15 Connecting the Antenna ................ 17 Using the Belt Clip ...................

"+/2146#06"# If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the side head box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information. o Ry — Signifies a Warning + ....— Signifies a Caution — Signifies Important text %106'06R Attaching the Microphone Holder ........ 1 Mounting the Transceiver ................... 2 Connecting an Antenna ...................... 3 Connecting the Microphone ................ 4 Connecting an External Speaker ........ 4 Connecting a CB Speaker ..........

Misuse of a channel is a violation of FCC regulations. You can listen to any channel. But, with the Ship Radio Station License that you receive by filling out FCC Form 506, you can only transmit on Channel 16 and channels marked in the list that follows as “Non-Commercial” or “Public Correspondence (Public Corresp).” Also, be sure to observe the ship-toship and ship-to-shore assignments of the channels. The USA and international marine channels share the same channel numbers. They do not, howeve

• Battery pack power is low. • Move to a different location. For the best range, always use the supplied longer antenna. An optional stubby antenna reduces talk range by 50%. • The higher you hold the radio, and the further away from your body, the better the range. • Charge the battery pack. You hear constant static. • The battery pack is not fully charged. • You are using the transceiver near computers or electronic equipment. • Press and hold the push-to-talk button while looking at the indic