PRESIDENT Walker III FCC AM FM Transceiver Owner’s Manual

PRESIDENT Walker III FCC AM FM Transceiver Owner’s Manual

OVERVIEW

WARNING !
Before using, be careful never to transmit without first having connected the antenna (connection “B” situated on the back panel of the equipment) or without having set the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)! Failure to do so may result in destruction of the power amplifier, which is not covered by the guarantee.

Welcome to the world of the new generation of CB radios. The new PRESIDENT range gives you access to top performance transceiver equipment. With the use of up-to-date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC is a new step in personal communication and is the surest choice for the most demanding of professional CB radio users. To ensure that you make the most of all its capacities, we advise you to read carefully this manual before installing and using your PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC.

INSTALLATION

WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR MOBILE CB RADIO
a) You should choose a well ventilated place most appropriate setting from a simple and practical point of view.
b) Your CB radio should not interfere with the driver or the passengers.
c) Remember to provide for the passing and protection of different wires (e.g. power, antenna, accessory cabling) so that they do not in any way interfere with the driving of the vehicle.
d) To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws (2) provided (drilling diameter 1.126 in / 3.2 mm). Take care not to damage the vehicle’s electrical system while drilling the dash board.
e) Do not forget to insert the rubber joints (3) between the CB and its support as these have a shock-absorbing effect which permits gentle orientation and tightening of the set.
f) Choose where to place the microphone support and remember that the microphone cord must stretch to the driver without interfering with the controls of the vehicle

N.B.: As the transceiver has a frontal microphone socket, it can be set into the dash board. In this case, you will need to add an external loud speaker to improve the sound quality of communications (connector EXT SP situated on the back panel: C). Ask your dealer for advice on mounting your CB radio.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

a) Choosing your antenna

• For CB radios, the longer the antenna, the better its results. Your dealer will be able to help you with your choice of antenna.
  b) Mobile antenna

• Must be fixed to the vehicle where there is a maximum of metallic surface (ground plane), away from windscreen mountings.

• If you already have a radio-telephone antenna installed, the transceiver antenna should be higher than this.

• There are two types of antenna: pre-regulated which should be used on a good ground plane (e.g. car roof or lid of the boot), and adjustable which offer a much larger range and can be used on a smaller ground plane (see
  § HOW TO ADJUST SWR, below).

• For an antenna which must be fixed by drilling, you will need a good contact between the antenna and the ground plane. To obtain this, you should lightly scratch the surface where the screw and tightening star are to be placed.

• Be careful not to pinch or flatten the coaxial cable (as this runs the risk of break down and/or short-circuiting).

• Connect the antenna (B).

c) Fixed antenna

• A fixed antenna should be installed in as clear space as possible. If it is fixed to a mast, it will perhaps be necessary to stay it, according to the laws in force (you should seek professional advice). All PRESIDENT antennas and accessories are designed to give maximum efficiency to each CB radio within the rang

POWER CONNECTION
Your PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC is protected against an inversion of polarities. However, before switching it on, you are advised to check all the connections. Your equipment must be supplied with a continued current of 12 volts
(A). Today, most cars and lorries are negative earth. You can check this by making sure that the negative terminal of the battery is connected either to the engine block or to the chassis. If this is not the case, you should consult your dealer.
WARNING: Trucks generally have two batteries and an electrical installation of 24 volts, in which case it will be necessary to insert a 24/12 volt converter (type CV 24/12 PRESIDENT) into the electrical circuit. The following connec tion steps should be carried out with the power cable disconnected from the set.
a) Check that the battery is of 12 volts.
b) Locate the positive and negative terminals of the battery (+ is red and – is black). Should it be necessary to lengthen the power cable, you should use the same or a superior type of cable.
c) It is necessary to connect your transceiver to a permanent (+) and (-). We advise you to connect the power cable directly to the battery (as the connection of the transceiver cable to the wiring of the car-radio or other parts of the electrical circuit may, in some cases, increase the likelihood of interference).
d) Connect the red wire (+) to the positive terminal of the battery and the black (-) wire to the negative terminal of the battery.
e) Connect the power cable to your CB radio.
WARNING: Never replace the original fuse by one of a different value

BASIC OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USING YOUR SET FOR THE FIRST TIME (without transmitting and without using the “push-to-talk” switch on the microphone)

a) Connect the microphone.
b) Check the antenna connections.
c) Turn the set on by turning the VOLUME knob (1) clockwise.
d) Turn the SQUELCH knob (2) to minimum M.
e) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
f) Go to channel 20 by using rotary PUSH knob (6) or UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone.

HOW TO ADJUST SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
Warning: This must be carried out when you use your radio for the first time and whenever you re-position your antenna. This adjustment must be carried out in an obstacle-free area.
Adjustment with internal SWR-meter NEW, EASY AND VERY HANDY- Adjustment of SWR meter by beep tones See menu SWR ADJUSTMENT function page 12.
Adjustment with external SWR-meter (e.g. TOS-1 PRESIDENT)

a) To connect the SWR meter :

• Connect the SWR meter between the CB radio and the antenna as close as possible to the CB (use a maximum of 15.75 in / 40 cm cable, type President CA 2C).

b) To adjust the SWR meter:

• Set the CB on channel 20.
• Put the switch on the SWR-meter to position FWD (calibration).
• Press the PTT “push-to-talk” switch (17) on the microphone to transmit.
• Bring the index needle to  by using the calibration key.
• Change the switch to position REF (reading of the SWR level). The reading on the Meter should be as near as possible to 1. If this is not the case, readjust your antenna to obtain a reading as close as possible to 1. (A SWR reading between 1 and 1.8 is acceptable).
• It will be necessary to recalibrate the SWR meter after each adjustment of the antenna.
  WARNING: In order to avoid any losses and attenuations in cables used for connection between the radio and its accessories, PRESIDENT recommends to use a cable with a length inferior to 118.11 in / 3 m). Your transceiver is now ready for use.

B) HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSCEIVER

ON/OFF ~ VOLUME
Turn on : turn VOLUME knob (1) clockwise. If the function KEY BEEP is active (see menu KEY BEEP page 10), the radio emits a beep. The radio is “on”. Display shows the microphone type setup during 1 second . See menu MIC TYPE page 12. Turn Off : turn VOLUME knob (1) counterclockwise until radio emits click sound. Your radio is “off”. Volume Adjustment: rotate VOLUME knob (1) clockwise to adjust volume. Turn the same knob counterclockwise to reduce the sound level.

ASC (Automatic Squelch Control) ~ SQUELCH
Suppresses undesirable background noises when there is no communication. Squelch does not affect neither sound nor transmission power, but allows a considerable improvement in listening comfort.

a) ASC: AUTOMATIC SQUELCH CONTROL
Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity Turn the SQUELCH knob (2) anti- clockwise into ASC position. appears on the display. No repetitive manual adjustment and a permanent improvement between the sensitivity and the listening comfort when ASC is active. This function can be disconnected by turning the switch clockwise. In this case the squelch adjustment becomes manual again. disappears from the display.
b) MANUAL SQUELCH
Turn the SQUELCH knob (2) clockwise to the exact point where all background noise disappears. This adjustment should be done with precision as, if set to maximum (fully clockwise), only the strongest signals will be received.

RF POWER
In TX mode, turn the RF POWER knob (3) to adjust the transmission power; clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the RF POWER.

MIC GAIN
Adjustment of the sensitivity level of the microphone. The normal position of this function is set to maximum clockwise.

RF GAIN
Adjustment of the reception sensitivity. Maximum position in the case of longdistance transmission. You can decrease the RF GAIN, to avoid distortions, when the interlocutor is near. Reduce the gain on reception in the case of a close communication with a correspondent not equipped with a RF POWER. The normal position of this function is at maximum clockwise.

ROTARY “PUSH” KNOB
In normal operation, turn rotary PUSH knob (6) to adjust channel. Clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the channel. In MENU mode (long Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to activate this mode). See § MENU page 10. See § UP/DN BUTTONS ON THE MICROPHONE

LCD

SCAN ~ SKIP ~ VOX
SCAN (short press)
Short press the SCAN key (8) to activate the SCAN function. The dot between the two channel digits flashes to indicate that the function is active. The scanning stops as soon as there is a busy channel. The scanning automatically starts 5 seconds after the end of the transmission and no key is activated during 5 seconds. Turn the PUSH rotary knob (6) to change the scan direction

AM/FM ~ TALKBACK
AM/FM (short press)
This key allows you to select the modulation mode (AM or FM). Your modulation mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent. Corresponding mode is displayed on the display.

• Amplitude Modulation / AM: communication on a field with relief and obstacles at middle distance (the most used).
• Frequency Modulation / FM: for nearby communications on a flat open field.

NB/ANL – HIC FILTERS
3 positions switch: Low position: no filter is activated. Central position: only ANL and NB filters are enabled. High position: all filters (ANL, NB and HI-CUT) are activated.
NB: Noise Blanker / ANL: Automatic Noise Limiter. These filters allow reducing back ground noises and some reception interferences. HI-CUT: Cuts out the high frequency interferences and has to be used in accordance with the reception conditions.

PRIORITY CHANNELS
Priority channels will be automatically selected by switching this key (11). 3 positions switch: EMG1/ Priority channel 1 is activated. EMG2 / Priority channel 2 is activated. OFF / No priority channel is activated. The default priority channels are channel 9 AM (EMG1) and channel 19 AM (EMG2). See the EMG SET 1 and EMG SET 2 menus page 11 to set priority channels.
Note: Activating a priority channel no longer allows you to use the PA or WX modes, or to start the SCAN function. If the KEY BEEP function is active, an error beep is emitted. “EMG” and the channel blink to indicate unauthorized handling. Turn the switch (11) to the OFF position to use these functions.

CB/PA
Switch between CB and PA (Public Address) mode. An external optional speaker can be connected to the unit to the PA.SP. jack on the rear panel. (D). Turn the MIC GAIN knob (4) to adjust the PA volume. For details on operating in PA mode, see the PA SETTING menu on.

BARGRAPH

6 PIN MICROPHONE PLUG
The plug is located on the front panel of the transceiver and makes the setting of the equipment into the dashboard easier. See Cabling Diagram page 60.

USB CHARGING SOCKET
The USB socket (16) can be used to charge smartphones, tablets or other rechargeable devices with 5 V – 2.1 A.

PTT
Transmission key, press to transmit a message, is displayed and release to listen to an incoming communication, disappears.

TOT (Time Out Timer)
If the PTT switch (17) key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, the display starts blinking and the transmission ends. A beep will sound until the PTT switch (17) key is released.

UP/DN BUTTONS ON MICROPHONE
In normal use, press UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to change the channel. UP to increase and DN to decrease the channel. See ROTARY “PUSH” KNOB.

A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13,8 V)
B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
C) JACK FOR EXTERNAL OPTIONAL SPEAKER (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
D) JACK FOR PA OPTIONAL SPEAKER (Public Address) (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
E) JACK FOR OPTIONAL VOX MICROPHONE (Ø 2.5 mm)
C) MENU

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter of the chosen function blinks on the display.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to modify the value of the parameter.
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate the chosen value. The parameter stops blinking and if the function has more than one parameter, the next parameter blinks.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds. disappears from the display.
   Note: UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone have the same effect as the rotation of the rotary PUSH knob (6). PTT switch (17) validates the last setting and exists MENU. disappears.

COLOR
This function allows to choose the backlight color of the LCD. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the COLOR menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current color blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (11) on the microphone to select the color. 7 available colors are displayed over and over :
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate the chosen color. The color stops blinking. a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears in the display.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display. Default COLOR is (Orange)

DIMMER
The DIMMER function allows to adjust the brightness (from 1 to 9) of the backlight or to set no backlight (OF). Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the DIMMER menu.

2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The value of the dimmer blinks on the display.

3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select a new value.

4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.

5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display. Default DIMMER value is 9.

KEY BEEP
When the function is activated, a beep sounds when a key is pressed, by changing the channel etc. “BP” appears on the display when the function is active.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the KEyBEEP menu.

2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current status blinks on the display.

3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to activate On / deactivate Of the function.

4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.

5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display. Default KEY BEEP is On

ROGER BEEP
When the function is active, the icon appears on the display. The Roger Beep sounds when the PTT switch (17) on the microphone is released in order to let your correspondent speak. Historically as transceiver is a “simplex” communication mode, it is not possible to speak and to listen at the same time (as it is the case with a telephone). Once someone had finished talking, he said “Roger” in order to prevent his correspondent that it was his turn to talk. The word “Roger” has been replaced by a significant beep. There comes “Roger beep” from.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the RG BP menu.

2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current status blinks on LCD.

3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to activate (On*) / deactivate (Of) the function.

4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.

5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display.
   *When the function is On, you can select 5 other ROGER BEEP tones continuing to turn the rotary PUSH knob (6). Default ROGER BEEP is Of.

TONE
The TONE function is used to change the tone on reception. 11 levels from -5 to +5.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the TONE menu.

2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The value of the tone blinks on LCD.

3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select a new value.

4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.

5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display. Default TONE is 0.

EMG SET 1
Allows to set the Priority Channel 1.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the EMG 1 menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The channel blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the channel.
4. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The modulation mode blinks on LCD.
5. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the modulation mode AM or FM.
6. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The modulation mode stops blinking. a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.
7. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display.
   Default Priority channel 1 is 9 AM. See § PRIORITY CHANNELS

EMG SET 2
Allows to set the Priority Channel 2.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed

VOX SET
Three parameters allow to adjust the VOX function: Sensitivity: L / Anti-vox level: A / Vox delay time: t. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the VOX SET menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current parameter blinks on LCD: A, L or t.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone To select another parameter other than the one displayed or…
4. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current value of the selected parameter blinks on LCD.
5. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or press the UP/DN (18) keys on the microphone to modify the value.
6. Push again the the rotary PUSH knob (6) to store and move to next setting…
7. Once the settings done, press the PTT switch (17) key to exit the VOX Adjustment mode. If no adjustment is made for 10 seconds, the unit automatically exits the menu.

SWR ADJUSTMENT
This function allows to adjust the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) by beep tones. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use the UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the SWR menu.
2. Press the rotary PUSH knob (6). The radio automatically goes to TX mode without pressing PTT switch (17) . The SWR measurement starts. Measurement time is 5 minutes maximum. The remaining time is displayed
3. Adjust your antenna.
4. The beep tone* is continuous when SWR value is equal to 1.0. The space between two beeps became longer when SWR value moves away from1.0. Display shows the SWR value. For example 2.5.
5. Press PTT switch (17) to exit MENU mode. disappears in the display.
   *Volume of the beep tone is adjustable with VOLUME knob (1). Please check that the beep volume is set to a comfortable listening level.

MIC TYPE
The PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC can be used with an electret microphone as well as with the dynamic one, 6-pin PRESIDENT (see the cabling diagram page 60). Turning on the unit, the type of the microphone is briefly displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the MIC TP menu.

2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current parameter blinks on LCD.

3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the type on the microphone EL (electret) or DY (dynamic).

4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.

5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display.

PA SETTING
This function allows to select the operating mode of Public Address. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the PA SET menu.

2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current value blinks on LCD.

3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the operating mode of the PA : In, OF or PA.

4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.

5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display

SCAN SKIP
This function allows to memorize/erase a channel form the SCAN SKIP memory

1. Select then channel to be set.

2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the SCAN SKIP menu.

4. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate.

5. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to alternate between ON and OF.

6. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   a) Go back to point 2 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.

7. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display

D) FUNCTION WITH PTT SWITCH

TALKBACK LEVEL
This function allows to adjust the volume level of the TALKBACK.

1. Activate the TALKBACK function (see § TALKBACK page 9).
2. Press and hold the PTT switch (17) then turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) to increase (clockwise) / decrease (counterclockwise) the volume level of the TALKBACK from 1 to 9.
3. Release the PTT switch (17).

E) TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL

• Channels : 40
• Modulation modes : AM / FM
• Frequency range : from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
• Weather channels : from162,400 MHz to 162,550 MHz
• Antenna impedance : 50 ohms
• Power supply : 13.8 V
• Dimensions : 6.692 (W) x 6.299 (D) x 2.047 (H) inches : 170 (W) x 160 (D) x 52 (H) mm
• Weight : ± 2.43 lbs / 1.1 kg
• Accessories supplied : 1 microphone electret UP/DOWN with support, mounting cradle, screws and fused power cord.

TRANSMISSION

• Frequency allowance : +/- 200 Hz
• Carrier power : 4 W AM / 4 W FM
• Transmission interference : inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
• Audio response : 300 Hz to 3 KHz
• Emitted power in the adj. channel : inferior to 20 µW
• Microphone sensitivity : 3.0 mV
• Drain : < 2 A max. (with modulation)
• Modulated signal distortion : 1,8 %

RECEPTION

• Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad : 0.5 µV – 113 dBm – AM : 0.3 µV – 116 dBm – FM
• Frequency response : 300 Hz to 3 kHz
• Adjacent channel selectivity : 60 dB
• Maximum audio power : 3 W
• Squelch sensitivity : minimum 0.2 µV – 120 dBm maximum 1 mV – 47 dBm
• Frequency image rejection rate : 60 dB
• Intermediate frequency rej. rate : 70 dB
• Drain : 180 ~ 500 mA maximum

F) TROUBLE SHOOTING

YOUR RADIO WILL NOT TRANSMIT OR YOUR TRANSMISSION IS OF POOR QUALITY

• Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the SWR is properly adjusted.
• Check that the microphone is properly plugged in.
• Check that the RF POWER value is set on maximum.
• Check that the MIC GAIN value is set on maximum.
• You are using the same modulation mode as your correspondent.

YOUR RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR

• Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
• Check that the volume (1) is set to a comfortable listening level.
• Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the SWR is properly adjusted.
• Check that the RF GAIN level is set on maximum.
• You are using the same modulation mode than as correspondent.

YOUR RADIO WILL NOT LIGHT UP

• Check the power supply.
• Check the connection wiring.
• Check the fuse.

G) HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE A MESSAGE ?

Now that you have read the manual, make sure that your CB Radio is ready for use (i.e. check that your antenna is connected). Press the «push-to-talk» switch (17) and announce your message «Attention stations, transmission testing» which will allow you to check the clearness and the power of your signal. Release the switch and wait for a reply. You should receive a reply like, «Strong and clear». If you use a calling channel (19) and you have established communication with someone, it is common practice to choose another available channel so as not to block the calling channel.

H) GLOSSARY

INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET
A Alpha
B Bravo
C Charlie
D Delta
E Echo
F Foxtrot
G Golf
H Hotel
I India
J Juliet
K Kilo
L Lima
M Mike
N November
O Oscar
P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
S Sierra
T Tango
U Uniform
V Victor
W Whiskey
X X-ray
Y Yankee
Z Zulu

TECHNICAL VOCABULARY

AM : Amplitude Modulation
CB : Citizen’s Band
CH : Channel
CW : Continuous Wave
DX : Long Distance Liaison
DW : Dual Watch
FM : Frequency Modulation
GMT : Greenwich Meantime
HF : High Frequency
LF : Low Frequency
LSB : Lower Side Band
RX : Receiver
SSB : Single Side Band
SWR : Standing Wave Ratio
SWL : Short Wave Listening
SW : Short Wave
TX : CB Transceiver
UHF : Ultra High Frequency
USB : Upper Side Band
VHF : Very High Frequency

GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS

This device is guaranteed 2 years parts and labor in its country of purchase against any manufacturing defects validated by our technical department. PRESIDENT After Sales Service department reserves the right not to apply the warranty in the event a breakdown is caused by an antenna other than those distributed by PRESIDENT. An extension of 3 years warranty is proposed systematically for the simultaneous purchase of a device and a PRESIDENT antenna, bringing the total duration of the warranty to 5 years. In order to be valid, the warranty registration must be completed and submitted within a period of 30 days after the purchase date to PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS online at www.presidentelectronics.us/warranty- registration. You can also access this warranty registration page by using your smartphone to read (application must be available) the QR code. You will receive a confirmation email if the registration is successfully completed. Please keep a copy of this email for your records. Any repair under warranty will be without charge and the return delivery costs will be covered by PRESIDENT. A proof of purchase sales receipt must be included with the device to be repaired. The dates listed on the warranty registration and proof of purchase must match. In case the device is not under warranty, the repair and return of the device will be the purchaser’s responsibility. No spare parts will be sent nor exchanged by PRESIDENT under warranty. Do not proceed with the installation of the device without reading the user manual. The warranty is only valid in the country of purchase.

Exclusions (not covered by Warranty):

• Damages caused by accident, shock or inadequate packaging.
• Power transistors, microphones, lights, fuses and the disrespect of the installation and use of specifications (including but not limited to antenna used with too high power, final output power transistors (SWR), inversion of polarities, bad connections, over voltage…).
• The warranty cannot be extended due to the non-availability of the device while it is being serviced at PRESIDENT After Sales Service department, nor by a change of one or more components or spare parts.
• Transceivers which have been modified. The warranty application is excluded in case of modification or poor maintenance done by a third party not approved by PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS

If you note a malfunction:

• Check the power supply of your device and the quality of the fuse.
• Check that the antenna, the microphone are correctly connected.
• Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted; the programmed configuration is the correct one.
• In the event of a real malfunction, please contact your dealer first. He will decide what action should be taken. In case of an intervention not covered by warranty, an estimate will be established before any repair.
  Thank you for your confidence in the PRESIDENT quality and experience. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

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