PNI Escort HP 8000L CB Radio User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: PNI

Table of Contents

WARNINGS
MAIN CARACTERISTICS:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION:
MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM
Frequency table for EU / CE (CEPT)
Documents / Resources

PNI Escort HP 8000L
CB radio PNI Escort HP 8000L CB Radio

WARNINGS

Please read the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury or the product’s destruction.
Do not attempt to set the radio while driving; it might be dangerous.
This product is designed for 12V DC. Do not use a 24V battery to power the radio.
Do not place the radio on an excessively dusty, damp or unstable surface.
Do not connect the antenna during transmission, risk electric shock.
Please keep the distance from devices that cause interference (such as TV, generator, etc.)
People who use pacemakers are advised to keep distance from the antenna during transmission and especially not to touch it.
Do not approach metal objects to the internal electrical side pf the radio; danger of electric shock.
Avoid exposing the radio to temperatures below -26°C and above +80°C. The temperature inside a vehicle may sometimes exceed +80°C, which can cause irreparable damages to electric devices. Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight.
Do not place anything on the radio, it will prevent it from cooling down.
Check if you have the vehicles battery charged enough to avoid its quick discharge.
It is important to turn the radio off before starting the engine, to avoid damages caused by high starting voltage.
You must use a 2A 250V type F fuse. No not use a fuse with higher value.
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected as coming from the radio, switch off the appliance immediately.
Do not transmit for a long time, the radio may warm up.
Keep the radio away from children.
OTHER WARNINGS:
Before connecting or using this product, please read these operating instructions carefully. Keep this manual for future reference.
Before using the radio, please connect the antenna, then check the SWR before transmitting. A too high value of SWR can cause demages to the CB output transistors, which are not covered by the warranty.
The radio does not includes components that can be repaired by the user. Please contact an authorized service center.
To prevent the risk of fire, use only a suitable power supply.

MAIN CARACTERISTICS:

40 FM/AM channels
FM/AM mode selection switch (AM only works by changing the standard)
Emergency channel selection switch
Key lock switch
UP/DOWN Channel selection buttons
Signal level LED
2-digit channel number indicator
Volume potentiometer
LED indicators for RX/TX/ASQ
Microphone with channel selection buttons (up/down) and ASQ activation
6-pin microphone jack on the front panel
External speaker jack
Manual squelch and adjustable ASQ

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Channels	40 AM/FM
Frequency band	26.965 – 27.405 MHz
Frequency control	P.L.L.
Operating temperature	-26°C – +80°C
Power supply	12Vdc ±15%
Dimensions/weight	115 x 36 x 152 mm/0.8 kg
Receiver
Intermediate frequency	1° 10.7 MHz/2° 450 KHz
Sensitivity	-120dBm/12dB SINAD (FM)

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION:

PNI Escort HP 8000L CB Radio - PANEL DESCRIPTION

6-pin microphone connector
Increase channel number
Decrease channel number
Knob for squelch adjustment – the squelch makes your radio quieter by removing the background noise. Rotate the knob clockwise to reduce the noise or counterclockwise if you want to hear even the weakest signals.
ASQ knob – to increase the ASQ level rotate the knob clockwise. In this case it reduces the background noise but also the signal level received.
Tip: turn on the radio with the ASQ knob turned completely to the left.
Knob for turning on/off the radio and for volume control – Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. If no signal is received, we suggest you to adjust the squelch (by rotating the SQ knob counterclockwise) and then adjust the volume to a comfortable level. When switched on from the volume knob, the radio will store the last channel used.
AM/FM mode select button
Note: The radio works in AM mode only by changing the standard (details on page 7)
Multi functional switch:
• “19“: emergency channel selection
• “CH“: channel selection 1~40 (according to the selected standard)
• “L“: key lock
TX/ASQ LED indicator – During the transmission the LED will be red, and when the ASQ function is activated, the LED will be green.
Signal level indicator – 4-bar indicator to monitor the power of the received/emitted signals
LED display – displays the channel number

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION:

Antenna jack
12VDC power cable
External speaker jack

PNI Escort HP 8000L CB Radio - PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

MICROPHONE DESCRIPTION:

PTT button – Push to Talk
Increase channel number
Enable/disable ASQ function
Decrease channel number

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

PNI Escort HP 8000L CB Radio - PANEL DESCRIPTION3

Before installing the radio in your vehicle, choose the most suitable location so you can use it without being disturbed while driving.
To install the radio, use the mounting bracket and the accessories in the package. The screws must be securely clamped to avoid vibration of the radio while driving. The mounting bracket can be positioned above or below the device and can be tilted depending on the installation mode (under the dashboard or under the ceiling).
WARNING: Power the radio to 12V only.
Installation of the central unit:
Before powering the radio, make sure that the power knob is fully turned to the left.
The power cord of the radio includes a protective fuse on the red wire. Connect the radio’s power cable to the car’s electrical system paying attention to the polarity (even if the radio has protection against polarity reversal).
Connect the red wire to the positive terminal (+) and the black wire at the negative terminal (-) of the vehicle’s electrical system.Check the connections were made correctly to prevent them from being disconnected or possibly short- circuiting.
WARNING: Do not replace the fuse with one with a higher value. The fuse from the actory has 2A.
Antenna installation:
To use this radio, you need an antenna that operates at 26-28MHz.
To install the antenna, call a specialist.
Before connecting the antenna to the radio, it is necessary to check it with a specialized device to prevent the transmission circuit failure.
Typically, the antenna should be positioned on the highest side of the vehicle without being obstructed by obstacles and as far from any electrical source or electromagnetic noise. The coaxial cable of the antenna should not be interrupted or pressed. Connect the plug at the end of the coaxial antenna cable to the antenna jack on the rear panel of the radio.
Check the radio:
Once installed and powered from the vehicle’s electrical system, do the following to verify its operation:

Check that the radio is powered correctly
Check the antenna connection to the radio
Connect the microphone to the jack on the front panel of the radio
Turn on the radio by rotating the volume knob clockwise and adjust the volume to the desired level
Select the desired channel with the UP/DOWN keys on the front panel or on the microphone.
Press the SQ button in the limit area where the background noise disappears.

Note: If the ASQ mode is enabled (by pressing the ASQ on the microphone) the SQ button can not be activated

Press the PTT button on the microphone to emit, and release it to receive
Check the signal level received via the signal bars on the front panel
Turn the ASQ function on the microphone and adjust its level from the ASQ button on the front panel of the station

USEFUL TIPS:
Do not reverse the polarity when powering the radio.
Do not replace the fuse with a higher value. The fone from the factory has 2A.
Do not emit without an antenna or a broken or not tuned antenna to avoid burning the CB output transistors.
Adjust the SQ and ASQ until the background noise disappears. By turning the SQ knob clockwise too much, you will receive only the strong signals (those emitted nearby).

CHANGING THE STANDARD:
To change the standard of the radio, do as follows:

Turn off the radio
While holding down the Down and PTT buttons on the microphone, turn the radio on
Use the up and down keys on the radio to select the desired standard
Turn the radio off and back on
To check the current norm do the same procedure.

Available norms:

Norm	Frequency (MHZ)	Channels	Country	EMG (19)
EU	26.965-27.405	40CH (4W) AM/FM	EU	CH09: 27.065MHz AM/FM CH19: 27.185MHz

AM/FM
CE| 26.965-27.405| 40CH (4W) FM only| RO, MT| CH19: 27.185MHz FM
-9| 26.965-27.405| 01 CH-40CH (4W) AM/FM| DE| CH19: 27.185 AM/FM
26.565-26.955| 41CH-80CH (4W) FM only
-U*| 27.60125-27.99125| 40CH (4W) FM only| UK| CH19: 27.78125MHz FM
-P| 26.960-27.400| -5KHZ 40CH (4W) AM/FM| PL| CH19: 27.180MHz AM/FM
41| 26.965-27.405| 40CH (4W) AM/FM| DE| CH19: 27.185MHz AM/FM

*In -U configuration, in order to select the frequency band CE, move the AM/FM switch to AM position. CE shortly appears on the display. Move back to FM position, you are back in -U norm. -U shortly shortly appears on the display.

MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM

PNI Escort HP 8000L CB Radio - MICROPHONE WIRING
DIAGRAM

GND (braid)
MIC (white)
TX (yellow)
ASQ (red)
UP (green)
DOWN (black)

Frequency table for EU / CE (CEPT)

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	26,965 MHz	21	27215 MHz
2	26,975 MHz	22	27,225 MHz
3	26,985 MHz	23	27,255 MHz
4	27,005 MHz	24	27,235 MHz
5	27,015 MHz	25	27,245 MHz
6	27,025 MHz	26	27,265 MHz
7	27,035 MHz	27	27,275 MHz
8	27,055 MHz	28	27,285 MHz
9	27,065 MHz	29	27,295 MHz
10	27,075 MHz	30	27,305 MHz
11	27,085 MHz	31	27,315 MHz
12	27,105 MHz	32	27,325 MHz
13	27,115 MHz	33	27,335 MHz
14	27,125 MHz	34	27,345 MHz
15	27,135 MHz	35	27,355 MHz
16	27,155 MHz	36	27,365 MHz
17	27,165 MHz	37	27,375 MHz
18	27,175 MHz	38	27,385 MHz
19	27,185 MHz	39	27,395 MHz
20	27,205 MHz	40	27,405 MHz

Frequency table for -9 (DE)

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	26.965 MHz	21	27,215 MHz
2	26,975 MHz	22	27,225 MHz
3	26,985 MHz	23	27,255 MHz
4	27,005 MHz	24	27,235 MHz
5	27,015 MHz	25	27,245 MHz
6	27,025 MHz	26	27,265 MHz
7	27,035 MHz	27	27,275 MHz
8	27,055 MHz	28	27,285 MHz
9	27,065 MHz	29	27,295 MHz
10	27,075 MHz	30	27,305 MHz
11	27,085 MHz	31	27,315 MHz
12	27,105 MHz	32	27,325 MHz
13	27,115 MHz	33	27,335 MHz
14	27,125 MHz	34	27,345 MHz
15	27,135 MHz	35	27,355 MHz
16	27,155 MHz	36	27,365 MHz
17	27,165 MHz	37	27,375 MHz
18	27,175 MHz	38	27,385 MHz
19	27,185 MHz	39	27,395 MHz
20	27,205 MHz	40	27,405 MHz
41	26,565 MHz	61	26,765 MHz
---	---	---	---
42	26,575 MHz	62	26,775 MHz
43	26,585 MHz	63	26,785 MHz
44	26,595 MHz	64	26,795 MHz
45	26,605 MHz	65	26,805 MHz
46	26,615 MHz	66	26,815 MHz
47	26,625 MHz	67	26,825 MHz
48	26,635 MHz	68	26,835 MHz
49	26,645 MHz	69	26,845 MHz
50	26,655 MHz	70	26,855 MHz
51	26,665 MHz	71	26,865 MHz
52	26,675 MHz	72	26,875 MHz
53	26,685 MHz	73	26,885 MHz
54	26,695 MHz	74	26,895 MHz
55	26,705 MHz	75	26,905 MHz
56	26,715 MHz	76	26,915 MHz
57	26,725 MHz	77	26,925 MHz
58	26,735 MHz	78	26,935 MHz
59	26,745 MHz	79	26,945 MHz
60	26,755 MHz	80	26,955 MHz

Frequency table for -U (ENG)

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	27,60125 MHz	21	27,80125 MHz
2	27,61125 MHz	22	27,81125 MHz
3	27,62125 MHz	23	27,82125 MHz
4	27,63125 MHz	24	27,83125 MHz
5	27,64125 MHz	25	27,84125 MHz
6	27,65125 MHz	26	27,85125 MHz
7	27,66125 MHz	27	27,86125 MHz
8	27,67125 MHz	28	27,87125 MHz
9	27,68125 MHz	29	27,88125 MHz
10	27,69125 MHz	30	27,89125 MHz
11	27,70125 MHz	31	27,90125 MHz
12	27,71125 MHz	32	27,91125 MHz
13	27,72125 MHz	33	27,92125 MHz
14	27,73125 MHz	34	27,93125 MHz
15	27,74125 MHz	35	27,94125 MHz
16	27,75125 MHz	36	27,95125 MHz
17	27,76125 MHz	37	27,96125 MHz
18	27,77125 MHz	38	27,97125 MHz
19	27,78125 MHz	39	27,98125 MHz
20	27,79125 MHz	40	27,99125 MHz

Frequency table for -P (PL)

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	26,960 MHz	21	27,210 MHz
2	26,970 MHz	22	27,220 MHz
3	26,980 MHz	23	27,250 MHz
4	27,000 MHz	24	27,230 MHz
5	27,010 MHz	25	27,240 MHz
6	27,020 MHz	26	27,260 MHz
7	27,030 MHz	27	27,270 MHz
8	27,050 MHz	28	27,280 MHz
9	27,060 MHz	29	27,290 MHz
10	27,070 MHz	30	27,300 MHz
11	27,080 MHz	31	27,310 MHz
12	27,100 MHz	32	27,320 MHz
13	27,110 MHz	33	27,330 MHz
14	27,120 MHz	34	27,340 MHz
15	27,130 MHz	35	27,350 MHz
16	27,150 MHz	36	27,360 MHz
17	27,160 MHz	37	27,370 MHz
18	27,170 MHz	38	27,380 MHz
19	27,180 MHz	39	27,390 MHz
20	_ 27,200 MHz	_ 40	27,400 MHz

Frequency table for -d (DE)

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	26,965 MHz	21	27,215 MHz
2	26,975 MHz	22	27,225 MHz
3	26,985 MHz	23	27,255 MHz
4	27,005 MHz	24	27,235 MHz
5	27,015 MHz	25	27,245 MHz
6	27,025 MHz	26	27,265 MHz
7	27,035 MHz	27	27,275 MHz
8	27,055 MHz	28	27,285 MHz
9	27,065 MHz	29	27,295 MHz
10	27,075 MHz	30	27,305 MHz
11	27,085 MHz	31	27,315 MHz
12	27,105 MHz	32	27,325 MHz
13	27,115 MHz	33	27,335 MHz
14	27,125 MHz	34	27,345 MHz
15	27,135 MHz	35	27,355 MHz
16	27,155 MHz	36	27,365 MHz
17	27,165 MHz	37	27,375 MHz
18	27,175 MHz	38	27,385 MHz
19	27,185 MHz	39	27,395 MHz
20	27,205 MHz	40	27,405 MHz

EU Simplified Declaration of Conformity
SC ONLINESHOP SRL declares that CB radio PNI Escort HP 8000L ASQ is in compliance with the Directive EMC 2014/30/EU and RED 2014/53/UE. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: https://www.mypni.eu/products/4390/download/certifications