PRESIDENT Randy III AM/FM Transceivers CB Radio Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: PRESIDENT

Table of Contents

PRESIDENT Randy III AM/FM Transceivers CB Radio
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Contents
Your PRESIDENT RANDY III at a glance
MOBILE CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
ROGER BEEP
OPERATING MODE
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TECHNICAL VOCABULARY
CB LANGUAGE
GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS
Technical Manager and Quality Manager
References
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PRESIDENT Randy III AM/FM Transceivers CB Radio

PRESIDENT Randy III-AM-
FM Transceivers CB Radio-product

Product Information

The Portable or Mobile CB Radio is a multi-norms transceiver that comes with various accessories, including the RANDY III device, a flexible antenna (S-20), a microphone support, a beltclip, a wrist wrap, an AC power supply, a home charger, a mobile charger module, a battery pack of 1800 mA (Lithium Ion), a fuse, and an owner’s manual. The device covers all European frequencies and is designed for use as a mobile or portable configuration.Before using the device, it is essential to connect the flexible antenna or set up the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) with a CB antenna to avoid damaging the power amplifier. The warranty of the transceiver is valid only in the country of purchase.

Product Usage Instructions

Mobile Configuration:

To install the antenna, remove the flexible antenna (C2) from the device.
Connect the CB antenna to the mobile charge module (C8).
Clip the mobile charge module (C8) to any side of the unit’s bottom.
Choose your antenna. For CB radios, the longer the antenna, the better its results. A dealer can help with the selection of the antenna.
Install the mobile antenna in a place where there is maximum metallic surface away from windscreen mountings. If a radio-telephone antenna is already installed, the CB antenna should be higher than that.
There are two types of antennas: pre-regulated and fixed antennas. A pre-regulated antenna should be used if you are not sure about the SWR adjustment. A fixed antenna should be installed in a clear space as possible.
Adjust the SWR (Standing wave ratio) when you use your CB radio for the first time or whenever you re-position your antenna. The adjustment must be carried out in an obstacle-free area.
For adjustment with an external SWR-meter, connect the SWR meter between the CB radio and the antenna.

Portable Configuration:

Attach the flexible antenna (C2) to the device.
Insert the battery pack (C9) into the device.
To turn on the unit, press and hold the power button until the display lights up.
To transmit or receive a message, use the PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch on the microphone support (C3).
To charge the RANDY III, use the AC power supply (C6), home charger (C7), or mobile charger module (C8).

Portable or Mobile CB Radio Przenone lub mobilne CB radio Owner’s manual Instrukcja obslugi

Your PRESIDENT RANDY III at a glance

Twój PRESIDENT RANDY III
C1 RANDY III C2 Elastyczna antenna S-20 C3 Wieszak mikrofonu C4 Klips do paska C5 Smycz C6 Ladowarka sieciowa C7 Ladowarka domowa C8 Adapter samochodowy C9 Bateria 1800 mA (Litowo jonowa ) C10 Bezpiecznik C11 Instrukcja obslugi Please refer to our website : www.president-electronics.com for optional accessories. Odwied nasz stron www.president.com.pl aby zapozna si z ofert akcesoriów.
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SUMMARY
MOBILE CONFIGURATION PORTABLE CONFIGURATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION MENU SETTING FUNCTION TURNING ON THE UNIT FUNCTION WITH PTT SWITCH CHARGING THE RANDY III TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS TROUBLE SHOOTING HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE A MESSAGE GLOSSARY SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS FREQUENCY TABLES CTCSS TONE AND DCS CODE LIST F – NORMS
SPIS TRECI
KONFIGURACJA MOBILNA KONFIGURACJA PRZENONA REGULATORY I FUNKCJE OPIS FUNKCJI USTAWIENIA MENU WLCZANIE FUNKCJI URZDZENIA FUNKCJA Z PRZELCZNIKIEM PTT LADOWANIE RANDY III CHARAKTERYSTYKA TECHNICZNA ROZWIZYWANIE PROBLEMÓW JAK NADA LUB ODEBRA WIADOMO SLOWNICZEK DEKLARACJA ZGODNOCI UE OGÓLNE WARUNKI GWARANCJI TABELE CZSTOTLIWOCI LISTA TONÓW CTCSS I KODÓW DCS NORMY – F

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6 8 8 9 15 21 21 22 23 24 24 25 28 29 56 ~ 61 62 ~ 64 65
Polski
32 34 34 35 42 48 48 48 49 50 51 51 53 54 56 ~ 61 62 ~ 64 65

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WARNING!
Before using, be careful never to transmit without first having connected the flexible antenna (C2), or, with a CB antenna, 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 warranty. The flexible antenna (C2) covers all European frequencies (see tables pages 56 to 61).
When the flexible antenna (C2) has been removed and replaced by a CB antenna using the Mobile Charger Module (C8).
Never use two antennas together, otherwise the device may be destroyed.
MULTI-NORMS TRANSCEIVER!
See function “F” on page 21 and the Configuration table on page 65.
The warranty of this transceiver is valid only in the country of purchase.
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Welcome to the world of the new generation of CB radios. The new PRESIDENT range gives you access to top performance CB equipment. With the use of up-to- date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT RANDY III 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 RANDY III.

MOBILE CONFIGURATION

ANTENNA INSTALLATION
– Remove the flexible antenna (C2) from the device. – Connect the CB antenna to the mobile charge module (C8). – Clip the mobile charge module (C8) to the bottom of the unit in
any side. 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 CB
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 § 3, ADJUSTMENT OF SWR). – 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 to the mobile charge module (C8).
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OUTPUT RADIUS PATTERN
c) Fixed antenna – A fixed antenna should be installed in a 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 range.
2) BASIC OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USING YOUR SET FOR THE FIRST TIME (without transmitting and without using the «push-to-talk» switch)
a) Check the antenna connections. b) Turn the set on by turning the Power knob (1) clockwise. c) Set the squelch OFF. See § 11 and 12 page 14. d) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. e) Go to channel 20 by using the channel selectors s or t key (3).
3) ADJUSTMENT OF SWR (Standing wave ratio)
WARNING: This must be carried out when you use your CB radio for the first time (and whenever you re-position your antenna). The adjustment must be carried out in an obstacle-free area.

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 inches / 40 cm, 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 «push-to-talk» switch on the microphone to transmit.
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– Bring the index needle to t 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, re-adjust your antenna to obtain a reading as close as possible to

(An SWR reading between 1 and 1.8 is acceptable). – It will be necessary to re-calibrate 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 less than to 118.11 inches / 3 m.
Your CB is now ready for use.
B) PORTABLE CONFIGURATION

INSTALLATION
– Screw the flexible antenna (C2) on the device. – Check that the battery is fully charged. See § CHARGING THE
RANDY III page 22.
Your CB is now ready for use.
C) CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
C2 Flexible antenna A External microphone plug B External speaker plug C Internal microphone D Internal speaker E Battery Pack Door C3 Standard Microphone Support C4 Belt clip
1 On/Off – Volume 2 LCD 3 UP s / DOWN t Keys 4 CTCSS/DCS key – MENU key 5 SCAN key – DW (Dual Watch) key 6 EMG (Emergency) key – VOX key 7 F key 8 MON (Monitor) key 9 ANL/NB/ Compander – HI-CUT key 10 MODE key – key
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11 SQ- (Squelch -) key 12 SQ+ (Squelch +) key 13 HI/LO (High/LOW) transmitting power key 14 PTT (Push To Talk) switch 15 FLASHLIGHT 16 LED Rx and TX

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

ON/OFF ~ VOLUME
– Turn the On/Off-Volume knob (1) clockwise for setting the unit on and increase the volume. If the KEY BEEP function is activated, 4 tones sound when you turn the CB radio on.
– Turn the On/Off-Volume knob (1) counter clockwise for decreasing the volume and setting the unit off. See § KEY BEEP on page 16. See ECO MODE page 17
DISPLAY
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FM/AM/UK
MON
BP ANL NB HIC
SCAN VOX CTCSS DCS DW EMG

Mode FM or AM. UK in FM, U configuration only
ASC activated Monitor activated Roger Beep activated Function Key Beep activated ANL filter activated NB filter activated HI-CUT filter activated Compander filter activated Noise Gate activated Function SCAN activated Function VOX activated A CTCSS tone is used in the active channel A DCS code is used in the active channel Function DW (Dual Watch) activated Emergency channel activated Function LOCK is activated
Battery Level
Charging indicator
Menu activated
Indicates Configuration or Vox parameter
Indicates Frequency or Menu

TX or RX bargarph
3) CHANNEL SELECTOR: t/s keys
– Press the t (3) key to decrease a channel. – Press the s (3) key to increase a channel.
A «beep» sounds each time the channel changes if the KEY BEEP function is activated. See § KEY BEEP page 16.
4) CTCSS/DCS ~ MENU CTCSS/DCS (short press)
For simplicity, in this manual we will speak of CTCSS/DCS code to indicate both a CTCSS tone and a DCS code, of GENRE to indicate the kind of code (CTCSS, DCS or OFF = no code). TYPE indicates whether this is a TX transmission or an RX reception and MODE specifies the operating mode, Identical Id or different DF.
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See CODE SET menu page 19. See list of codes on pages 62 to 64.
Note: Codes can only be used in FM. Each channel can have its own code.
Press the CTCSS/DCS key (4) to activate/deactivate a stored code.
Activation
If a CTCSS/DCS code has been stored, it becomes active, “CTCSS” or “DCS” icon is displayed on the screen. In MODE Id, if no CTCSS/DCS code has been stored, the device emits an error beep. Go to the CODE SET menu to store a CTCSS/ DCS code. In DF MODE, if no CTCSS/DCS code has been stored in either TYPE TX or TYPE RX, the device emits an error beep. Go to the CODE SET menu to store the CTCSS/DCS codes.
Deactivation
If a CTCSS/DCS code has been stored and “CTCSS” or “DCS” is displayed on the screen, a short press on the CTCSS/DCS key (4) deactivates the stored cde, “CTCSS” or “DCS” disappears, a deactivation beep sounds. The memorized CTCSS/DCS code is kept in memory but no longer functions.
MENU (long press)
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the menu to be set. 3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate the selected menu. The
parameter of the menu blinks. 4. Press the s or t key (3) to change the parameter. 5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU. 6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications. See § MENU SETTING page 15.
5) SCAN ~ DW
SCAN (short press)
Short press the SCAN key (5) to activate the SCAN function. Press the s key (3) to scan in increasing order. Press the t key (3) to
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scan in decreasing order. The scanning stops as soon as there is a busy channel. The scanning automatically starts 3 seconds after the end of the transmission and no key is activated during 3 s. The scan also restarts in increasing order with the s key (3), or in decreasing order with the t key (3). When the SCAN function is activated, “SCAN” blinks on the display.
In the current mode, press the PTT switch (14) to deactivate the SCAN function. “SCAN” disappears on the display.
DW (Dual Watch) (long press)
Long press the DW key (5) to activate the DW function. Allows to alternate between the active and a second (customizable) channel. When the function is active, “DW” appears on the display. Press the PTT switch (14) to exit the DW function. See menu DW (Dual Watch) SETTING page 19.
6) EMG ~ VOX
EMG (short press)
Emergency channel is automatically selected when by pressing EMG Key (6). First short press to call the first emergency customisable channel. Second short press to call the second emergency customisable channel. “EMG” appears on the display when an emergency channel is activated. Third short press to go back to the current channel. “EMG” disappears on the display. See § EMERGENCY SETTING page 18. See § KEY LOCK page 15.
VOX (long press)
The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original microphone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch (14). The use of an optional vox microphone connected to the unit (A) disables the original microphone. Press shortly the VOX key (6) in order to activate the VOX function. «VOX» appears on the display. A new press on the VOX (6) key disables the function, «VOX» disappears. See menu VOX SETTING page 18.
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F – FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION (short press)
See FUNCTION TURNING ON THE UNIT page 21. See § COMPANDER page 13.
MONITOR (short press)
This function allows to monitor the channel despite the squelch. When the is active or when the level of the manual squelch is high, press the MON key (8) to hear the active channel. See § KEY LOCK page 15.
ANL/NB ~ HI-CUT ~ COMPANDER ANL/NB (short press)
Short press the ANL/NB key (9) to activate/deactivate the filters in this order :
The activated filter is shown on the display. ANL – Automatic Noise Limiter: This filter allows the reduction of background noises and some reception interferences. In AM mode only. NB – Noise Blanker: This filter allows the reduction of back ground noise, and some reception interference.
HI-CUT (long press)
Long press the HI-CUT key (9) to activate/deactivate the HI-CUT filter. “HIC” appears on the display when the filter is active. Hi-Cut: Eliminates high frequency interferences. Has to be used in accordance with the reception conditions.
COMPANDER
– Press the F key (7) . is displayed. – Press the ANL/NB key (9) to activate/deactivate the compander.
When the COMPANDER is active appears on the LCD. This switchable filter allow to improve the reception mode.
MODE ~ MODE (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 LCD.
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– 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.
In U configuration ONLY: press MODE key (10) to alternate the frequency band between ENG and CEPT. “UK” appears in the display when the ENG band is selected. “UK” disappears from the display when CEPT is selected (see table at page 56).
(long press)
– Turn on the unit.
– Long press the key (15) to switch on the flashlight. – Quickly press the s or t key (3) to select between the 4 possible
lights :

– Long press the key (15) to switch off the flashlight.

MANUAL SQUELCH- (short press)
Short press the SQ- key (11) to decrease the level of the manual squelch.
MANUAL SQUELCH+ (short press)

Short press the SQ+ key (12) to increase the level of the manual squelch.

Manual squelch of:

or 34 levels from

to

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11 + 12 ) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control)

Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity ASC 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.

Press simultaneously the SQ- (11) and SQ+ (12) keys to activate/

deactivate the ASC function.

appears on the display when

the function is active. No repetitive manual adjustment and a

permanent improvement between the sensitivity and the listening

comfort when ASC is active.

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HI/LO TRANSMITTING POWER (short press)
Short press the HI/LO key (13) to alternate between high and low transmitting power. “H” or “L” is displayed to indicate the selected level. See ECO MODE page 17.
PTT SWITCH
Transmitting mode (PTT switch pressed) Press the PTT switch (14) to transmit. The LED (16) lights up red. Receiving mode (PTT switch released) The LED (16) lights up green in receiving mode. You can hear the signal on the speaker. The bargraph indicates the emission (RF) or reception (S) level.
TOT (Time Out Timer) If the transmission key is longer than 3 minutes, active channel start blinking, the transmission ends.
The time-out tone will sound until the PTT switch (14) is released.
FLASHLIGHT
See § page 14.
LED
See § PTT SWITCH page 15.
6 + 8) KEY LOCK (EMG + MON keys)
Long press simultaneously the EMG (6) and MON (8) keys to activate/deactivate the KEY LOCK function. When the function is active, ” ” appears on the display.

E) MENU SETTING

See § MENU page 11.

COLOR

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current color blinks.

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4. Press the s or t key (3) to select the color : Orange ( ), Green ( ), Blue ( ), Cyan ( ), Yellow ( ), Purple ( ) or Ligth Cyan ( )

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5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds without saving the modifications.
Default Color is (Orange).

ROGER BEEP

The Roger Beep sounds when the PTT switch (14) 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” to let his correspondent know that it was his turn to talk. The word “Roger” has been replaced by a significant beep. Which is where the words “Roger beep” originate from. When the function is active, the icon appears on the display.

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

appears on menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks. 4. Press the s or t key (3) to deactivate OF, or select between the
6 melodies for the ROGER BEEP from 01 to 06

5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds

without saving the modifications.

Default value is OF.

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. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks.

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4. Press the s or t key (3) to activate On or deactivate OF the KEY BEEP function.
5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds without saving the modifications.
Default value is On.

ECO MODE

This function allows to save your battery. The unit goes in standby mode, LCD backlit out, RX in standby*, etc.

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks.

4. Press the s or t key (3) to deactivate OF the ECO MODE func-

tion or select between the 3 levels 01 (Low), 02 (Middle) and 03

(High).

5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the

MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.

6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds

without saving the modifications.

Default value is 02 (Middle).

Level 01: 250 ms RX active / 250 ms RX inactive Level 02: 250 ms RX active / 500 ms RX inactive *Level 03: 250 ms RX active / 1 s RX inactive

Note: If level 03 is selected, the transmitting power automatically changes to L (low). The H (high) power remains available but will be reseted to L if the device is switched off and then on again.

See HI/LO TRANSMITTING POWER page15.

TONE

This function allows to adjust the reception tone.

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks.

4. Press the s or t key (3) to select between the 11 levels from -5

to 5.

5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the

MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.

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6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds without saving the modifications.
Default value is 0.

EMG SETTING

This function allows to customise both emergency channels.

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display. 2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current order of the

emergency channels binks. 4. Press the s or t key (3) to change the emergency to be set, or…

5. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current channel

blinks. 6. Press s or t key (3) to select the channel.

7. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate the channel. The mode

blinks: AM, FM or FM UK (in U configuration only). 8. Press s or t key (3) to select the mode.

9. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
10. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds

without saving the modifications.

The default priority channels are channel 09 AM (1) and channel 19 AM (2) respectively.

VOX SETTING
Three parameters allow to adjust the VOX function: Sensitivity: / Anti-vox level: / Vox delay time: .

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current parameter

binks ( , or ).

4a. Short press again the MENU key (4) to validate the parameter to

be set. The value of the parameter blinks or…

4b. Press s or t key (3) to select the next parameter. Short press the

MENU key (4) to validate.

5. Press the s or t key (3) to modify the value of the parameter.

6. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value of the

parameter stops blinking. The parameter is stored.

7. Repeat point 4 to 6 to adjust other parameters.

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8. When all adjustments are done, press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU. If the KEY BEEP function is activated, a long beep sounds to confirm the success of the operation (see § KEY BEEP page 16).
9. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds without saving the modifications.
Sensitivity : allows the adjustment of the microphone (original one or optional vox) for an optimum transmission quality. Adjustable level from 01 (high level) to 09 (low level). Default value: 02.
– Anti-Vox : allows disabling the transmission generated by the surrounding noise. The level is adjustable. OF (according the squelch level) and from 00 (without anti-vox) to 09 (low level). Default value: OF.
– Delay time : allows avoiding the sudden cut of the transmission by adding a delay at the end of speaking. The level is adjustable from 01 (short delay) to 09 (long delay). Default value: 01.
VOX SETTING doesn’t activate the VOX function.

DW (Dual Watch) SETTING

This function allows to customise the second channel scanned by the DUAL WATCH function.

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The channel blinks. 4. Press the s or t key (3) to select the new channel to be watch.

5. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate the channel. The mode

blinks: AM, FM or FM UK (in U configuration only). 6. Press the s or t key (3) to select the mode.

7. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
8. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds

without saving the modifications.

Default Dual Watch channel is channel 09.

CODE SET

For simplicity, in this manual we will speak of CTCSS/DCS code to indicate both a CTCSS tone and a DCS code, of GENRE to indicate the kind of code (CTCSS, DCS or OFF = no code). TYPE

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indicates whether this is a TX transmission or an RX reception and MODE specifies the operating mode, Identical Id or different DF. See § CTCSS/DCS page 10.
This menu allows you to configure the operating mode of the CTCSS/DCS function and to store the CTCSS/DCS codes.
2 operating modes: – Id means that the code used will be identical for transmission
(TX) and for reception (RX). – DF means that the user can use one code (or OFF = no code) for
transmission (TX) and another (or OFF = no code) for reception (RX).

OPERATING MODE

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to access the MENUS. appears

in the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Briefly press the MENU key (4) to confirm. The operating mode

flashes (Id or DF).

4. Press the s or t key (3) to select the desired operating mode.

STORING A CTCSS/DCS CODE

Depending on the operating mode used, the procedure differs: Identical mode Id

5. A short press on the MENU key (4) makes the genre blink (“CTCSS”, “DCS” or “OFF” no genre).
6. Press the s or t key (3) to select the genre or… 7. Press the MENU key (4) to confirm the genre. The code value
flashes (unless OFF selected). 8. Press the s or t key (3) to select the code (from 01 to 38 for
CTCSS and 001 to 104 for DCS).
Different Mode DF

5. A short press on the MENU key (4) makes the type RX blink. 6. Press the s or t key (3) to select the RX or TX type. 7. A short press on the MENU key (4) validates the choice of type.
The genre value flashes (“CTCSS”, “DCS” or “OFF” no genre). 8. Press the s or t key (3) to select the genre or… 9. Press the MENU key (4) to confirm the genre. The code value
flashes (unless OFF has been selected). 10. Press the s or t key (3) to select the code (01 to 38 for CTCSS
001 to 104 for DCS). 11. Press the MENU key (4) to confirm the selected code. The unit
return to point 5, for set the second type.

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12. If you don’t need to set the second type, long press the MENU key (4) to validate and exit the MENU.
13. If no key is pressed, the device exits the MENU after 10 seconds without saving the changes.
The default mode is Id (Identical). The default genre is OFF.
See the RESET menu.

RESET
This function allows to restore all factory parameters.

1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on

the display.

2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the

menu.

3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate the menu. blinks.

4. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate the reset.

5. The unit restarts with all the factory parameters.

F) FUNCTION TURNING ON THE UNIT

F – FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION
(Configuration: EU ; PL ; d ; EC ; U ; In) The frequency bands must be chosen according to the country where you are going to operate. Do not use another configuration. Some countries require user’s licence. See the table on page

How to proceed: – Switch off the transceiver – Turn on the power while pressing the F (7) key. The letter corre-
sponding to the configuration is blinking. – In order to change the configuration, use the sor t key (3). – When the configuration is selected, long press on the F (7) key.
The letter corresponding to the configuration is continuously displayed. At this stage, confirm the selection by switching off then switching on again the transceiver.
See tables on page 56 ~ 61.

G) FUNCTION WITH PTT SWITCH

NOISE GATE (PTT + F)
– Press and hold the PTT switch (14).

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– Short press the F key (7) to activate (On) or deactivate (OF) the NOISE GATE. ” ” is displayed when the function is active.
Noise Gate: Prevents amplification of background noise. This results in optimized signal levels.

H) CHARGING THE RANDY III

USING THE AC POWER SUPPLY

1. Clip the home charger (C7) to the bottom of the unit in any side. 2. Connect the AC power supply (C6) to the home charger (C7). 3. Plug the AC power supply (C6) into a 220 V socket.

USING THE MOBILE CHARGE MODULE

1. Clip the mobile charge module (C8) to the bottom of the unit in any side.
2. Plug the cigar lighter plug of the mobile charge module (C8) into your vehicle.

– The charge begins. appears on the display to indicate charging

mode and indicates the charging level.

–

disappears when the unit is fully charged.

CHANGING BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is pre-installed in the unit. If you need to replace the battery pack : 1. Unscrew the battery pack door (E). If necessary, remove the belt clip (C4) or the standard microphone support (C3) to reach the screw. 2. Disconnect and remove the old battery pack. 3. Connect the new battery pack.

Screw then battery pack door (E).
Note: The battery pack is provided uncharged, so you must charge the battery pack before using it with the transceiver.

LOW BATTERY FEATURES
When the battery is uncharged the RX/TX LED (16) blinks yellow. A continuous beep sounds in TX mode. blinks on the display.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL – Channels – Modulation modes – Frequency ranges – Antenna impedance – Power supply
– Dimensions
– Weight

inches mm

– Accessories supplied
2) TRANSMISSION – Frequency allowance – Carrier power – Transmission interference – Audio response – Emitted power in the adj.
channel – Microphone sensitivity – Drain – Modulated signal distortion
3) RECEPTION – Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad
– Frequency response – Adjacent channel selectivity – Maximum audio power – Squelch sensitivity
– Frequency image rejection rate
– Intermediate frequency rejection rate
– Drain – Internal speaker

: 40 : AM/FM : from 26.965 to 27.405 MHz : 50 ohms : 13.2 V (mobile configuration)
7.4 V (portable configuration) : 5.98 (H) x 2.62 (W) x 1.46 (D) : 152 (H) x 66.5 (W) x 37 (D) : 0.67 lb with battery, without
antenna 305 g with battery, without antenna : See page 2
: +/- 200 Hz : 4 W AM / 4 W FM : inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm) : 300 Hz to 3 KHz
: inferior to 20 µW : 7 mV : 1,8 A max. : 2%
: AM: 0.5 µV – 113 dBm FM: 0.3 µV – 116 dBm
: 300 Hz to 3 kHz : 60 dB : 1W : min: 0.2 µV – 120 dBm
max: 1 mV – 47 dBm
: 60 dB
: 70 dB : See ECO MODE page 17 : 16 ohms, 1 W

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT TRANSMIT OR YOUR TRANSMISSION IS OF POOR QUALITY
– Check that the antenna is correctly connected. – Check that the SWR is properly adjusted (Mobile Configuration
only). – Check that the programmed configuration is the correct one
(see table page 65).
YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR
– Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted. – Check that the programmed configuration is the correct one
(see table page 65). – Check that the volume is set to a comfortable listening level. – Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the
SWR is properly adjusted (Mobile configuration only). – You are using the same modulation mode than your correspond-
ent.
YOUR CB WILL NOT LIGHT UP
– Check the battery or power supply. – Check the fuse (Mobile Configuration only).
K) 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). Choose your channel (19, 27). Press the «push-to-talk» switch (14) 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, 27) and you have established communication with someone, it is common practice to choose another available channel so as not to block the calling channel.
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L) GLOSSARY

Below you will find some of the most frequently used CB radio expressions. Remember this is meant for fun and that you are by no means obliged to use them. In an emergency, you should be as clear as possible.

INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET

A Alpha B Bravo C Charlie D Delta E Echo F Foxtrot G Golf

H Hotel

O Oscar

I India

P Papa

J Juliet

Q Quebec

K Kilo

R Romeo

L Lima

S Sierra

M Mike

T Tango

N November U Uniform

V Victor W Whiskey X X-ray Y Yankee Z Zulu

TECHNICAL VOCABULARY

AM CB CH CW DX DW FM GMT HF LF LSB RX SSB SWR SWL SW TX UHF USB VHF

: Amplitude Modulation : Citizen’s Band : Channel : Continuous Wave : Long Distance Liaison : Dual Watch : Frequency Modulation : Greenwich Meantime : High Frequency : Low Frequency : Lower Side Band : Receiver : Single Side Band : Standing Wave Ratio : Short Wave Listening : Short Wave : CB Transceiver : Ultra High Frequency : Upper Side Band : Very High Frequency

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CB LANGUAGE

Advertising

: Flashing lights of police car

Back off

: Slow down

Basement

: Channel 1

Base station

: A CB set in fixed location

Bear

: Policeman

Bear bite

: Speeding fine

Bear cage

: Police station

Big slab

: Motorway

Big 10-4

: Absolutely

Bleeding

: Signal from an adjacent chan-

nel

interfering

with the transmission

Blocking the channel

: Pressing the PTT switch without

talking

Blue boys

: Police

Break

: Used to ask permission to join a

conversation

Breaker

: A CBer wishing to join a channel

Clean and green

: Clear of police

Cleaner channel

: Channel with less interference

Coming in loud and proud : Good reception

Doughnut

: Tyre

Down and gone

: Turning CB off

Down one

: Go to a lower channel

Do you copy?

: Understand?

DX

: Long distance

Eighty eights

: Love and kisses

Eye ball

: CBers meeting together

Good buddy

: Fellow CBer

Hammer

: Accelerator

Handle

: CBer’s nickname

Harvey wall banger

: Dangerous driver

How am I hitting you?

: How are you receiving me?

Keying the mike

: Pressing the PTT switch without

talking

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Kojac with a kodak

: Police radar

Land line

: Telephone

Lunch box

: CB set

Man with a gun

: Police radar

Mayday

: SOS

Meat wagon

: Ambulance

Midnight shopper

: Thief

Modulation

: Conversation

Negative copy

: No reply

Over your shoulder

: Right behind you

Part your hair

: Behave yourself – police ahead

Pull your hammer back : Slow down

Rat race

: Congested traffic

Rubberbander

: New CBer

Sail boat fuel

: Wind

Smokey dozing

: Parked police car

Smokey with a camera : Police radar

Spaghetti bowl

: Interchange

Stinger

: Antenna

Turkey

: Dumb CBer

Up one

: Go up one channel

Wall to wall

: All over/everywhere

What am I putting to you? : Please give me an S-meter

reading.

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SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Groupe President Electronics, declares that the radio equipment : Brand: PRESIDENT Type: TXPR611 Commercial Name: RANDY III is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://president- electronics.com/DC/TXPR611.
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GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS

This device is guaranteed 2 years parts and labour in its country of purchase against any manufacturing defects validated by our technical department. *The After-sales Service of PRESIDENT reserves the right not to apply the warranty if a breakdown is caused by an antenna other than those distributed by PRESIDENT, and if said antenna is at the origin of the breakdown. An extension of 3 years warranty is proposed systematically for the simultaneous purchase of a device and an external mobile PRESIDENT antenna (this does not include the flexible antenna S-20 (C2) for the Randy III unit), bringing the total duration of the warranty to 5 years. In order to be valid, the warranty certificate must be returned within a period of 30 days after the purchase date to the After-sales Service of the company Groupe President Electronics, or any foreign subsidiary. It is recommended to carefully read the following conditions and to respect them under penalty of losing their benefit. · To be valid the warranty certificate must be returned to us at the latest 1 month after
the purchase. · Please duly complete the warranty certificate on the right hand side of the page,
detach it (portion to be removed marked by dotted line) and send it back. · Any repair under warranty will be free and the return delivery costs will be borne
by our company. · A purchase proof must be necessarily included with the device to be repaired. · The dates listed on the warranty certificate and proof of purchase must match. · Do not proceed with the installation of the device without reading the user manual. · No spare part will be sent nor exchanged by our services under warranty. The warranty is only valid in the country of purchase.
Exclusions (are not covered): · Damages caused by accident, shock or inadequate packaging. · Batteries, power transistors, microphones, lights, fuses and the non respect 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, overvoltage,….) · The warranty cannot be extended due to the non-availability of the device while it is being serviced at our technical services location, 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 our company.
If you note malfunctions: · Check the power supply of your device and the quality of the fuse.
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· Check the different connections: jacks, antenna, etc. · Make sure that the various settings of your device are in the correct position. · In case the device is not under warranty, the repair and return of the device will be
charged. · All related documents must be preserved even after the end of the warranty period
and if you resell your device, given to the new owner for the After-sales follow-up. · In case of real malfunction, please contact your dealer first; they will decide action
to be taken. · In case of an intervention not covered by the warranty, an estimate will be established
before any repair. Thank you for your trust in the PRESIDENT quality and experience. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Do not forget to return the detachable warranty certificate on the right hand side of this page; it is very important for the identification of your device during a possible rendering of our services.

Technical Manager and Quality Manager

Date of the purchase: Type: CB Radio RANDY III Serial Number:………………………………………………….
not covered by the warranty without the dealer stamp

Please see updated table on website www.president-electronics.com, page «The CB radios» then «President Radio CB and Europe».
Ostatnia aktualizacja tej tabeli na stronie www.president- electronics.com, rubryka “les Postes Radio-CB” i “La CB PRESIDENT et l’Europe”.

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