Radio Shack Portable Radio 12 795 User Guide

Cat. No. 12-795  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
Multi-Band AC/DC Portable Radio  
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CONTENTS  
Preparation ........................................................................................................... 4  
Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 4  
Using AC Power ....................................................................................... 4  
Using Batteries ......................................................................................... 5  
Using Vehicle Battery Power .................................................................... 6  
Connecting the Wire Antenna ......................................................................... 7  
Attaching the Carry Strap ................................................................................ 7  
Operation .............................................................................................................. 8  
Understanding the Bands ................................................................................ 8  
AM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 8  
Citizen Band ............................................................................................. 8  
Short Wave 1/2 ......................................................................................... 8  
FM Broadcast ........................................................................................... 9  
TV Sound 1 ............................................................................................... 9  
TV Sound 2 ............................................................................................... 9  
VHF Marine ............................................................................................... 9  
Air Craft ..................................................................................................... 9  
Weather Band ........................................................................................... 9  
Basic Radio Operation .................................................................................. 10  
Reading the Tuning/Battery Meter ................................................................ 11  
Using the P.A. (Public Address) Function ...................................................... 11  
Using the Earphone ....................................................................................... 12  
Listening Safely ...................................................................................... 12  
Traffic Safety ........................................................................................... 12  
Care ............................................................................................................... 13  
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 13  
Specifications .................................................................................................... 15  
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PREPARATION  
Follow these steps to connect AC pow-  
er.  
CONNECTING POWER  
You can power the radio from standard  
AC power using the supplied power  
cord, with batteries (not supplied), or  
from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter  
socket (using an optional DC adapter).  
1. Be sure POWER is set to OFF, then  
set AC/DC on the back of the radio  
to AC.  
Caution: Connecting the radio to AC or  
vehicle battery power disconnects any  
internal batteries. However, batteries  
can leak chemicals that can corrode and  
damage the radio. Always remove the  
batteries if you:  
• will not be using the radio for a week  
or more  
2. Open the battery compartment  
cover, pull out the power cord, then  
replace the cover while routing the  
cord through the slot on the side of  
the cover.  
• plan to use only AC or vehicle bat-  
tery power for a week or more  
Using AC Power  
You can power the radio using the sup-  
plied AC power cord.  
Cord  
Slot  
Cautions:  
You must use the supplied  
AC power cord. Using any  
other power cord could  
damage the radio or the power cord.  
Contact your local RadioShack  
store for power cord replacement.  
3. Plug the cord into a standard AC  
outlet.  
!
• Always connect the power cord to  
the radio before you connect it to AC  
power. When you finish, disconnect  
the power cord from AC power be-  
fore you disconnect it from the radio.  
Caution: Your radio’s power cord has a  
polarized plug (one blade is wider than  
the other). If you have difficulty inserting  
the plug into the outlet, do not force it!  
Turn the plug over and try again.  
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3. Place four D batteries into the com-  
partment on top of the attached rib-  
bon and according to the polarity  
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.  
Using Batteries  
You can power the radio with four D bat-  
teries (not supplied). For the best perfor-  
mance and longest life, we recommend  
RadioShack alkaline batteries.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the  
required size and recommended  
type.  
Ribbon  
• Do not mix old and new batteries,  
different types of batteries (stan-  
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or  
rechargeable batteries of different  
capacities.  
4. Replace the cover.  
Replace the radio’s batteries when:  
Follow these steps to install batteries.  
• The needle on the TUNING/BAT-  
TERY meter points toward the left of  
the green shaded (lower) portion of  
the meter, when POWER ON/OFF is  
set to ON and RADIO/P.A. is set to  
P.A. (see “Reading the TUNING/  
BATTERY Meter” on Page 11).  
1. Be sure POWER is set to OFF, then  
set AC/DC on the back of the radio  
to DC.  
• Reception weakens or the sound  
distorts.  
• The radio does not operate properly.  
Warning: Dispose of old batteries  
promptly and properly. Do not burn or  
bury them.  
2. Press down the tabs on the battery  
compartment cover and pull them  
out to remove the cover.  
Cautions: If you do not plan to use the  
radio with batteries for a week or longer,  
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak  
chemicals that can destroy electronic  
parts.  
Note: To easily remove the batteries,  
pull up on the attached ribbon.  
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2. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to  
9V.  
Using Vehicle Battery Power  
You can power the radio from a vehi-  
cle’s 12V power source (such as ciga-  
rette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 500 mA  
DC adapter (not supplied) available at  
your local RadioShack store.  
3. Insert the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer  
diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter  
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on  
the back of the radio.  
Cautions:  
You must use a power  
source that supplies 9V DC  
!
and delivers at least 500  
mA. Its center tip must be set to  
negative and its plug must fit the ra-  
dio's DC 9V jack. Using an adapter  
that does not meet these specifica-  
tions could damage the radio or the  
adapter.  
4. Plug the other end of the adapter  
into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter  
socket.  
• Always connect the DC adapter to  
the radio before you connect it to the  
power source. When you finish, dis-  
connect the adapter from the power  
source before you disconnect it from  
the radio.  
Cigarette  
Lighter  
Socket  
Follow these steps to connect DC pow-  
er.  
1. Be sure POWER is set to OFF, and  
set AC/DC on the back of the radio  
to DC.  
Note: If the radio does not operate when  
you connect a DC adapter, unplug the  
adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket  
and clean any ashes or debris from the  
socket.  
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CONNECTING THE WIRE  
ANTENNA  
ATTACHING THE CARRY  
STRAP  
Besides the DIRECTION FINDER anten-  
na and the built-in telescoping antenna,  
the radio comes with a separate wire an-  
tenna (about 10 feet long) for reception  
when you listen to the shortwave bands  
(SW or SW2). To connect the antenna,  
simply insert the antenna’s plug into  
ANT on the front of the radio.  
The radio comes with a carry strap that  
you can easily attach and use to carry  
the radio with you almost anywhere you  
go. Follow these steps to attach each  
end of the supplied strap to the hanger  
bars on the radio.  
1. Insert one end of the strap into the  
hanger bar on one side of the radio.  
For the best reception when using the  
wire antenna, fully extend the antenna  
and run it outside through a window (if  
possible).  
2. Loop the strap end around the bar  
and pull up on the strap.  
3. Insert the strap end into the lower  
part of the buckle.  
Note: If you lose or damage the sup-  
plied wire antenna, you can replace it  
with a shortwave antenna kit available at  
your local RadioShack store.  
4. Pull the strap end through the top of  
the buckle far enough to stop the  
strap from slipping.  
To shorten the strap for hand carry-  
ing, slide the two buckles together.  
To lengthen the strap for shoulder  
carrying, slide the two buckles apart.  
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OPERATION  
UNDERSTANDING THE BANDS  
This radio lets you select from 10 different  
radio frequency bands. A scale showing  
the frequency range and tuning position  
for each band appears to the right of that  
band’s name on the radio’s multi-band dis-  
play.  
Notes:  
• CB reception is limited by range.  
Some conditions, such as electri-  
cal interference, natural obstruc-  
tions (such as hills), humidity, or  
atmospheric conditions, could fur-  
ther limit reception.  
This section briefly describes the frequen-  
cy range of each band and the types of  
communication you can hear when you  
listen to that band.  
• For the best CB reception, be  
sure to fully extend the radio’s  
telescoping antenna.  
AM Broadcast  
Short Wave 1/2  
Frequency Range: 530–1710 kHz  
Communications: AM radio stations  
Frequency Range:  
• SHORT WAVE 1: 4–6 MHz  
• SHORT WAVE 2: 7–12 MHz  
Citizen Band  
Communications: Broadcasts from  
around the world.  
Frequency Range: 26.965–27.405 MHz  
Communications: Traffic and road condi-  
tion announcements, and Channel 19 —  
the HELP channel, home-to-home, truck-  
to-truck, dispatchers.  
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Notes:  
• Reception varies according to the  
VHF Marine  
Frequency Range: 145–175 MHz  
seasons of the year, the current  
weather conditions, change in atmo-  
sphere and the frequency you  
selected.  
Communications: Public service and  
marine band frequencies (such as po-  
lice, fire department, taxi, truck and oth-  
er private mobile transmissions).  
• The best time for listening to short-  
wave broadcasts is in the evening.  
Air Craft  
FM Broadcast  
Frequency Range: 108–135 MHz  
Frequency Range: 88–108 MHz  
Communications: FM radio stations.  
Communications: Aircraft communica-  
tions such as aircraft-to-aircraft or be-  
tween air traffic control and aircraft.  
TV Sound 1  
Weather Band  
Frequency Range: Channels 2–6  
Frequencies:  
Communications: Audio portion of televi-  
sion broadcasts.  
162.400 162.425 162.450  
162.475 162.500 162.525  
162.550  
TV Sound 2  
Communications: Weather information  
broadcasts.  
Frequency Range: Channels 7–13  
Communications: Audio portion of televi-  
sion broadcasts.  
Note: You can generally expect to re-  
ceive at least one of these channels in  
your area.  
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BASIC RADIO OPERATION  
TUNING/BATTERYMeter  
DIRECTION FINDER  
Telescoping Antenna  
Frequency  
Scale  
POWER  
RADIO/P.A.  
AFC  
TUNING  
FINE TUNING  
VOLUME  
TONE  
Band  
Selector  
MIC  
ANT  
EAR  
Follow these steps to turn the radio on/  
off, select a radio band and station/fre-  
quency, and adjust the sound.  
Note: The radio uses the attached  
directional antenna (DIRECTION  
FINDER) for AM band reception. The  
position of the radio’s telescoping  
antenna does not affect AM band  
reception.  
1. Turn VOLUME toward MIN until it  
stops.  
2. Set RADIO/P.A. to RADIO. (To use  
the P.A. setting, see “Using the P.A.  
(Public Address) Function” on Page  
11.  
5. For reduced sound distortion and  
drift-free FM reception, set AFC  
(Automatic Frequency Control) to  
ON.  
3. Turn the band selector to the  
band(s) you want to listen to.  
6. Set POWER to ON to turn on the  
radio.  
4. If you selected any band other than  
AM, SW1 or SW2, fully extend the  
telescoping antenna on top of the  
radio.  
7. Adjust VOLUME toward MAX to  
increase the volume, or toward MIN  
to decrease it.  
8. Adjust TONE to get the sound you  
If you selected SW1 or SW2, connect  
the supplied wire antenna to ANT on  
the front of the radio. (See “Con-  
necting the Wire Antenna” on Page  
7.)  
like.  
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9. To select a different station/fre-  
quency, rotate TUNING (the outside  
knob) on the front of the radio. The  
yellow bar on the multi-band scale  
moves to indicate the current tuning  
position. The needle on the TUNING/  
BATTERY meter moves toward 10 as  
the signal strength increases or  
toward 0 as it decreases (see  
“Reading the TUNING/BATTERY  
Meter).  
With POWER set to ON and RADIO/P.A.  
set to RADIO, the position of the needle  
on the top portion of the meter shows  
the current signal strength on a scale of  
0 (weakest signal) to 10 (strongest sig-  
nal).  
With POWER set to ON and RADIO/P.A.  
set to P.A., the position of the needle on  
the lower (green-shaded) portion of the  
meter shows the current battery  
strength. The needle points toward the  
right when the battery strength is strong,  
and moves to the left as the battery  
strength weakens.  
Notes:  
• If you selected the AM band, turn  
DIRECTION FINDER (the direc-  
tional AM antenna) on top of the  
radio to fine tune the selected AM  
station.  
USING THE P.A. (PUBLIC  
ADDRESS) FUNCTION  
• If you selected the SW1 or SW2  
band, rotate FINE TUNING (the  
knob inside TUNING) to fine tune  
the selected SW frequency.  
Follow these steps to connect a micro-  
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phone with / -inch (3.5-mm) plug (not  
supplied) to the radio and set the radio  
so you can hear sound from the micro-  
phone through the radio’s speaker.  
10. To turn off the radio when you finish,  
set POWER to OFF.  
Note: Your local RadioShack store car-  
ries a wide selection of microphones.  
READING THE TUNING/  
BATTERY METER  
The radio’s TUNING/BATTERY meter in-  
dicates the current signal strength and  
the current battery strength (if you in-  
stalled batteries).  
1. Turn VOLUME toward MIN until it  
stops.  
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2. Set RADIO/P.A. to P.A.  
3. Put the earphone in your ear and  
adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis-  
tening level.  
3. Plug the microphone into MIC on the  
front of the radio.  
4. Be sure POWER is set to ON, then  
speak into the microphone in a nor-  
mal voice.  
Listening Safely  
To protect your hearing, follow these  
guidelines when you use an earphone.  
5. As you begin speaking, adjust VOL-  
UME to a comfortable listening level.  
• Set the volume to the lowest setting  
before you begin listening. After you  
begin listening, adjust the volume to  
a comfortable level.  
Note: To prevent feedback or high-  
pitched sounds, keep the microphone  
pointed away from the radio and stand  
at least 3 feet away from (behind or be-  
side) the radio.  
• Do not listen at extremely high vol-  
ume levels. Extended high-volume  
listening can lead to permanent  
hearing loss.  
USING THE EARPHONE  
• Once you set the volume, do not  
increase it. Over time, your ears  
adapt to the volume level, so a vol-  
ume level that does not cause dis-  
comfort might still damage your  
hearing.  
Follow these steps to attach the sup-  
plied earphone so you can listen to the  
radio without disturbing others. Connect-  
ing the earphone disconnects the  
speaker.  
Traffic Safety  
Do not wear an earphone while operat-  
ing a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.  
This can create a traffic hazard and  
could be illegal in some areas.  
Even though some earphones let you  
hear some outside sounds when listen-  
ing at normal volume levels, they still  
can present a traffic hazard.  
1. Turn VOLUME toward MIN until it  
stops.  
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2. Insert the earphone’s / -inch (3.5-  
mm) plug into the EAR jack on the  
front of the radio.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your  
is an example of superior de-  
RadioShack Multi-Band AC/DC Portable Radio  
sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your radio  
so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might  
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments. Tem-  
perature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage  
batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature  
wear of parts.  
Handle the radio gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit  
boards and cases and can cause the radio to work improperly.  
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.  
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your radio’s electronic parts.  
Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.  
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to  
clean the radio.  
Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause a malfunc-  
tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.  
If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for  
assistance. [If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can  
ask you to disconnect your radio until you have resolved the problem.  
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However, there is no guarantee that in-  
terference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be deter-  
mined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-  
rect the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
FCC DECLARATION OF  
CONFORMITY  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) this device  
may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interfer-  
ence received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Product:  
Multi-Band AC/DC Por-  
table Radio  
• Increase the separation between  
the equipment and receiver.  
Model:  
12-795  
• Connect the equipment into an out-  
let on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Responsible Party:  
RadioShack  
100 Throckmorton  
Fort Worth, TX 76102  
• Consult your local RadioShack store  
or an experienced radio/TV techni-  
cian for help.  
Phone:  
817-415-3200  
• If you cannot eliminate the interfer-  
ence, the FCC requires that you  
stop using your radio.  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protec-  
tion against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instruc-  
tions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by RadioShack may cause in-  
terference and void the user’s authority  
to operate the equipment.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Bands  
AM ...................................................................................................... 530–1710 kHz  
CB (Channels 1–40) ................................................................... 26.965–27.405 MHz  
SW1 ........................................................................................................ 4.0–6.0 MHz  
SW2 ...................................................................................................... 7.0–12.0 MHz  
FM ........................................................................................................... 88–108 MHz  
AIR ........................................................................................................ 108–135 MHz  
TV2 (Channels 7–13) ............................................................................ 176–218 MHz  
VHF ....................................................................................................... 145–175 MHz  
WX ................................................................................................ 162.4–162.55 MHz  
TV1 (Channels 2–6) ........................................................................ 59.75–87.75 MHz  
General  
Power Output ................................................................................................. 900 mW  
Power Requirements ............................................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz, 5 W;  
6.0 Volts (Four D Batteries); 9V DC Center Negative  
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3
4
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Dimensions (HWD) .............................................................. 10 / × 14 / × 5 / Inches  
(260 × 372 × 136 mm)  
Weight ............................................................................................................ 5.53 lbs  
(2.51 kg)  
Antenna ................................................................. FM Telescoping, Direction Finder  
Included Accessories ............................................ Wire Antenna (about 10 feet long)  
Earphone, Carry Strap  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to  
change and improvement without notice.  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-  
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES  
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-  
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-  
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE  
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-  
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and  
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
04/99  
We Service What We Sell  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
811-296091-031  
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