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It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

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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
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes
or modifications not expressly approved by
Thomson  Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency
(RF) energy, and if not installed and used
properly, this equipment may cause interference
to radio and television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
“receiving” the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that
is receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so
that the unit and the equipment receiving
interference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a
helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve
Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet
is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.

EXPORTER

Thomson Inc.

P.O. Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976

©2006 Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)

Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)

www.rca.com

Printed in China / Impreso en China

IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

The AC power plug is polarized
(one blade is wider than the
other) and only fits into AC
power outlets one way.  If the
plug will not go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over
and try to insert it the other
way.  If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to change the outlet, or use a
different one.  Do not attempt to bypass this
safety feature.

The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s
manual are for the purpose of general reference only
and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the
highest quality product, we may make changes or
modifications without prior notice. The English version
serves as the final reference on all product and
operational details should any discrepancies arise in other
languages.

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Make sure that you keep  your set
away from water and high
temperatures.

•    Do not use your System immediately

after transporting it from a cold place
to a warm place, as condensation may
cause the system to malfunction.

•    Keep your unit away from humid

areas and abnormally hot places.

•    To prevent personal injury, do not

reverse any batteries.

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The use of apparatus in moderate
climates.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

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No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, should be placed on

What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase.
The warranty period for rental units begins with
the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to
the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a
refurbished unit.  The exchange unit is under
warranty for the remainder of the original
product’s warranty period.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or
receipted invoice which is evidence that the
product is within the warranty period must be
presented to obtain warranty service.  For rental
firms, proof of first rental is also required.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit.  Include any cables, etc.,
which were originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original carton and
packing materials.
• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill
of sale.  Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect.  Send via standard UPS
or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927

• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage.
Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or
loss en route to Thomson.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange
Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you
freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
provides information regarding operating
Instructions and user controls.  For additional
information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or

incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning
damage.

Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY
WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.  ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.  NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS
AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A
GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE
SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
•  REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.  THOMSON INC.
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.  THIS
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF INDIANA.  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
This warranty does not apply.  Contact your dealer
for warranty information.

Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it
shall remain readily operable and should not
be obstructed during intended used. To be
completely disconnected the apparatus from
supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus
shall be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.

Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this
Guide.
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for
future reference or jot down the date this
product was purchased or received as a gift.
This information will be valuable if service
should be required during the warranty
period.

Purchase date:
Name of store:

the apparatus.

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Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery
disposal.

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Minimum distances (2cm) around the
apparatus for sufficient ventilations.

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The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation
opening with items, such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.

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The rating plate is located at the
bottom cabinet of apparatus.

Help protect the environment - we
recommend that you dispose of used
batteries by putting them into specially
designed receptacles.

Clean the unit with a soft cloth, or a damp
chamois leather. Never use solvents.

LONG-RANGE RECEPTION
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Tuned RF on both AM and FM.

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38” (976 mm) FM Swivel Whip Antenna.

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7-7/8” (200 mm)AM Ferrite Rod Antenna.

STATION SELECTIVITY AND SEPARATION
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Ceramic IF Filter, plus 3 IF Tuned Circuits on FM.

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4 IF Tuned Circuits on AM

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Switchable AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)

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Precision Vernier Tuning

BEST SOUND QUALITY
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6-1/2” High-sensitivity speaker, plus 2” Tweeter

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700 mw PMS minmum Audio Output

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Separate BASS and TREBLE Controls

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Separate VOLUME Control

BEST SOUND QUALITY
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6 “D” cell battery power (batteries not included) or AC household power operation.

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FM-AM IC (Integrated Circuit)

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Separate power ON-OFF Switch

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Headphone Jack for optional headphones

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Fold down carry handle

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AM-FM External Antenna Terminals

This radio offers a level of performance above the average portable radio. We urge you to
follow the step-by-step instructions in order to enjoy the full capabilities of this radio.

1. FM WHIP ANTENNA (replaceable) - Lift and extend to full length.
2. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH - Use to turn radio ON or OFF.
3. FM-AM TUNING KNOB - Adjust to select your favorite AM or FM station.
4. BAND SELECTION SWITCH - Select AM or FM operation.
5. AFC SELECT SWITCH - Switch off to Fine Tune then Switch on to assure drift-free FM

reception.

6. HEADPHONE JACK - For private listening with optional headphones.
7. VOLUME CONTROL - Adjust for desired listening level.
8. BASS TONE CONTROL - Adjust to preferred listening taste.
9. TREBLE TONE CONTROL - Adjust to preferred listening.
10. WIDE BAND SELECT SWITCH - NORMAL: for maximum selectivity of adjacent stations

WIDE: for increased audio fidelity of strong local stations

11. FM-AM DIAL SCALE - Indicates frequency of FM or AM station being received. The Log

Scale helps to locate broadcasts.

This Two-Way portable radio operates on AC Household power or 6 “D” size batteries with
automatic AC/DC switching. The batteries are not included with radio and power cord are
house in a compartment on the back of the radio.

1. Gently place the radio on its front with the bottom facing you.
2. Remove the battery/cord storage compartment door by releasing the three compartment

door latches then swing door toward you and off

3. Insert the 6 “D” size batteries into the compartment as indicated on the panel inside the

compartment. Be sure the + (cap) end of each battery is installed in the direction shown
in the battery outline. Insert “bottom row” of batteries first then slide the “top row”
under the BATTERY STRAP from the left side of cabinet.

4. Replace the compartment door by first placing the bottom securing tabs into their

receptacles, then swing door into position and press until the three latches “snap” into
place.

NOTE: After a portable radio has been used extensively in battery operation, the quality of
the sound may deteriorate or the loudness may decrease. When this happens, the very first
thing to suspect is run-down batteries.
Further confirmation that the batteries are run down can be made by changing to AC line
cord operation. If the sound quality improves the batteries are run down and should be
replaced with new batteries.
Your SUPERADIO offers exceptional battery life with standard “D” size batteries. Alkaline
batteries, although more expensive, offer increased battery life over standard cells.

IMPORTANT
Since few batteries are actually “leakproof”, always remove batteries, (even if new) when
storing product unused for over 30 days or using AC continually. For shorter periods of AC
operation (up to 30 days) batteries may remain in product.

Always remove worn-out batteries as they may leak chemicals which will damage the
electronic components and cabinet. When discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in
the proper manner, according to your state and local regulations. ‘

Remove power cord from compartment and plug into any 120-volt AC household outlet. An
opening in the compartment door has been provided to permit AC operation with the door
in place. Your radio will automatically convert from battery to AC operation. When finished
using radio on AC, be sure to switch POWER ON-OFF switch to OFF. Removing plug from
household outlet without switching radio to OFF will automatically revert operation to
battery power.

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1. Turn radio ON by depressing the POWER ON-OFF switch.
2. Select AM or FM operation with the BAND SELECT switch.
3. For FM reception, lift and extend the Whip Antenna to its fullest length.
4. Turn the volume up by rotating the VOLUME Control in a clockwise direction.
5. Rotate the FM/AM TUNING knob to select your favorite FM or AM station.
6. Precise tuning to distant (or weak) FM stations can be achieved by following the AFC

(Automatic Frequency Control) directions.

7. Adjust the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls to your preferred listening level and tone.
8. To turn radio off, press the POWER ON-OFF switch again.

AM Band radio stations are assigned broadcast frequencies between 540 and 1700 Kilohertz
(KHz). AM transmissions leave the antenna in two types of radio waves - ground waves and
sky waves. Ground waves stay close to the ground and can be picked up by receivers in the
local area, Sky waves go into the sky and pass thru the ionosphere into outer space. Some sky
waves have a tendency to “bounce” back from the ionosphere (especially during the evening
hours) and can be picked up by distant receivers.

This “AM ACCENT” switch allows:
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Maximum selectivity of adjacent stations in the NORMAL position.

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Improved audio fidelity of strong local stations when in the WIDE positon.

NOTE: In the WIDE position, you may encounter beat and whistle noises due to adjacent-
channel stations in the AM band. This problem may be particularly noticeable during
nighttime reception. If this occurs, switch to NORMAL positon.

FM Band radio stations broadcast on assigned frequencies between 88 and 108 Megahertz
(MHz). FM broadcasts are higher frequencies and offer less static and interference from
outside sources as well as greater audio fidelity than AM broadcasts. Range, however, is not
as great as AM because very little, if any, sky-wave reception is involved at FM frequency
range.

Battery Strap

Automatic Frequency Conrol (AFC) works to assure drift-free FM reception and helps to keep
the radio locked-in on the station to which it is tuned. AFC works only on FM, it does not
affect the AM operation. Tune to the desired FM station with the AFC SELECT switch in ON
position.
Under certain conditions, you may not wish to use the AFC. When the desired station
frequency is adjacent to a stronger station, the Automatic Frequency Control may tune the
set to the stronger station. If this occurs, tune in the desired station with the AFC switch in
OFF position. Should switching to ON cause the set to detune to the stronger adjacent
station, simply leave the AFC SELECT switch in OFF position.

The BASS control enables you to increase or decrease the relative volume of the low-pitched
(bass) sounds from the normal (or “flat”) control setting.
The TREBLE control enables you to increase or decrease the relative volume of the high-
pitched (Treble) sounds from the normal (or “flat”) control setting.
NOTE: These Tone Controls have a large built-in variation range which will enable you to
emphasize the various tonal sounds and alter the music you are receiving. You may be able
to vary the musical balance of the music until it is almost unrecognizable. The Tone Controls
were designed with these extreme range variations to enable you to adjust for your
particular listening preference and the program being received.

The convenient power ON-OFF push button switch enables you to set the VOLUME, BASS
and TREBLE controls, then turn the radio on or off without having to reset the controls each
time.

AM -The BUILT-IN ANTENNA (200 mm Ferrite Rod) is somewhat directional, and on weak
stations it may be necessary to rotate the radio for best reception.
The FM WHIP antenna is not used for AM reception.
FM - The WHIP ANTENNA may be positioned anywhere within an 18O degree arc and is
capable of rotating 360 degrees. To use, lift and extend the WHIP to its fullest length. For
distant stations, it may be necessary to adjust the WHIP antenna’s position for best reception.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the WHIP, always lower its sections one at a time starting with the
largest diameter. Never lower the WHIP from the tip end since buckling or bending is
possible. Be sure the slot provided in the base of the swivel antenna is positioned properly
before lowering the WHIP into its holder clip.

The whip 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 cabinet top and is held in place by a
single screw through the cabinet back. Simply remove the screw and slide the post out of the
cabinet top. To install the replacement, reverse the procedure.

Although the radio normally provides excellent reception utilizing its
built-in antennas, it offers the additional capability of connecting
outside AM or FM antennas to the EXTERNAL ANTENNA terminals on
the cabinet back. External antennas can be used in poor reception
areas (inside steel and concrete buildings) or to improve reception of
distant stations. The antenna required for FM differs from the type
needed for AM reception.
AM - An AM antenna for outside installation connects to the screw
terminals on the cabinet back marked AM and GND.
FM - You may use your TV antenna or an outside FM antenna. The twin leads connect to the
screw terminals marked FM (300 ohm) and GND.
IMPORTANT: External antennas are available from local parts stores. Follow all safety
instructions (provided with antenna) when installing any outside antenna.

You can be alone in a crowd with optional headphone that lets you listen in complete
privacy. The radio speakers are automatically silenced when you plug headphone into Jack
located on the right side of the cabinet.
NOTE: The Jack is designed to permit use of stereo headphones with your mono radio but
reception will be heard in mono only.

Before seeking service a simple review of the step-by-step instructions may eliminate or
clarify your problem.
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NO SOUND
Is power cord plugged into a working 120V AC outlet? Is POWER ON/OFF switch in ON
(depressed) position? Are batteries installed correctly? Are batteries weak?

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WEAK OR DISTORTED SOUND
Check condition of batteries or operate on AC power. If sound is good on AC power,
batteries are weak and should be replaced.
AM Reception - Try rotating radio for best reception
FM Reception - Fully extend whip antenna.

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EXCESSIVELY NOISY RECEPTION
The “noise” may be coming from outside sources such as the broadcast program
material, electrical “noise” from nearby automobiles, electrical lights
(Fluorescent lamps), etc, also, noise will be more noticeable from distant stations.

Because your radio is designed for long-range AM reception you will gain added enjoyment
receiving broadcasts from distant AM stations. You may listen to news, weather, sports, and
other special programming from other cities. A station log has been included to help you
keep a DX (long distance reception) record of stations received. Although daytime AM
reception is limited to a maximum of a few hundred miles (depending on the strength of the
radio station, atmospheric conditions, etc.), at night you may be able to pick up powerful
stations over a thousand miles away.
This is because AM “sky-wave” signals are reflected off the ionosphere and back to earth in
the nighttime hours.

The number of stations you are able to receive is a function of many factors.
The following may prove helpful:
1. Although the built-in AM antenna will enable you to receive many distant stations, your

reception can be improved significantly with the addition of an external AM antenna.

2. The dusk to dawn hours are best for long distance AM reception with sunrise and sunset

the optimum times.

3. Clear winter evenings are normally superior to summer because the nights are longer and

there is less interference from electrical storms.

Because of the long-range performance of this radio, you may enjoy keeping track of distant
stations you have received.
The Log Scale helps in locating stations by providing a reference point. Just jot down the log
scale number, the station frequency, and time of reception from each station on a chart such
as that shown below. You will soon have a complete log of transmissions that you receive in
your location.

City           Station call letters       AM KHz, F-MHz        Log scale         Date            Time

Have a Blast-Just Not in your
eardrums!
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
headphones.  Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphone are in
place.