I just bought a texas ranger cb tr-396FC online, I want to know how many watts the cb comes with stock, the web site said that it comes with 40 watts already, am I really getting 40 watts?

the backlight bulb has failed replace it with a LED and a series 1k resistor

I would try using the manual for the TR 127GK or the DX models and see how they work out for you. I did a google search and came up with nothing.

you cut the wires trim off some plastic and attach a spst switch on both wires.

Note - You must have an Armature License to legally perform this conversion.
1. Remove bottom cover from radio. 2. On the main PCB, locate J33. (See diagram above) 3. Locate wires on pins marked "P5" (yellow) & "P6" (grey). 4. Cut wire on "P5" (yellow) and install a SPST switch in line. 5. Cut wire on "P6" (grey) and install a SPST switch in line. NOTE: By using two of the function switches available on the radio will eliminate the need for two new switches to be installed and mounted.

Is the speaker the internal or external one ? disconnect the external speaker then take a multimeter on ohms with sound and touch the pos and neg contacts . you will hear a beep ,now look at the meter and read what ohm reading you have.check to make sure you are on band mode and not pa . If you hear nothing add an external speaker which will over ride the internal speaker and see if you still get nothing. Now that you have confirmed this you may want to take it to a tech and have them fix it. And I did a google search and found a service manual for this radio .

Hi, my name is John. That,s normal, just roll your RF- GAIN back a little bit until clarified, good luck, John

security code 4 the ranger bluetooth ?? 0000 . all zeros..

Press dimmer switch 3 sec, then when first two digits (hour( of clock flashes set hour using Phone Volume switches. Press dimmer again to set minutes, then when done press Dimmer once more to activate the clock. It displays in military configuration (e.g., 1:30 PM will read as 1330 Hrs) See user manual page 8

Generally All CB Radios will only push 4 watts. This is only if you have a SWR of 1:1

schematics and alignment procedures are widely available for this radio on the internet. a little research goes a long way.

p.s. if you don't know what you are doing leave it for a skilled tech. you could cause some major issues if you "allign" the wrong thing.