PNi EXTRA 48 CB Radio and CB Antenna User Manual

PNi EXTRA 48 CB Radio and CB Antenna

Product Information

The PNI ESCORT HP 7120 + PNI EXTRA 48 is a CB radio and antenna set. It can be used as a mobile station in a car or as a base station with a suitable DC power supply. This device complies with the latest European CB standards and can be used throughout Europe. It features selectable CB standards and should only be used with a CB standard allowed in the country of use.

The product has various features and controls, including:

• Microphone jack
• SQ/ASQ control for activating and controlling squelch manually
• RF Gain control for activating/deactivating RF Gain
• EMG key for switching between ch9/ch19/channel in use
• Up/down keys for channel change and squelch level change
• On/off key and volume control
• A/F key for AM/FM selection

The product display provides information such as the selected channel, AM/FM mode, reception (RX) and transmission (TX) indicators, SCAN function activation, automatic squelch activation, RF GAIN activation, and received signal strength indicator and transmission power signal.
The back panel of the product includes a power supply cable, an external speaker connector, and an antenna connector.

Product Usage Instructions

Before installing, check the radio and all accessories. Power the radio using the cigarette lighter plug included in the package. The radio should be powered at a voltage between 12 – 13.8V. Ensure that the fuse on the power cord is not blown and replace it if necessary using the F3A 250V type fuse. Check the connections before starting the radio to avoid any risk of a short circuit.

If using an AC adapter, make sure to operate the radio only with a stabilized radio power supply that can provide at least 2A at 12 – 13.8V DC. Unregulated power supplies or battery chargers should not be used as they can cause damage. Connect the red lead to the positive (+) terminal of the power supply and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the power supply.
To connect the CB antenna, use the ANT socket on the back of the radio. The antenna must be tuned to the CB radio band using an SWR meter. The SWR should not exceed a value of 2 for a good radio range. A high SWR indicates defects in the antenna, cable, or a short circuit in the antenna line. Never transmit without a connected antenna.
Note : Mount the radio antenna away from other antennas and interference sources as much as possible. CB antennas should be mounted on the highest part of the vehicle on a metal surface. A sufficiently large metal surface is essential for the antenna’s function. For installation on fiberglass cabs or plastic wind deflectors, special groundless antennas can be used.

WARNINGS

• Please read the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury or the radio destruction.
• Do not attempt to adjust the radio while driving; is dangerous.
• This radio is designed for power supply at 13.8V DC. Do not use a 24V battery to power the radio.
• Do not place the station on an excessively dusty, damp or unstable surface.
• Do not connect the antenna during transmission, risk of burning or electric shock.
• Please keep 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 connect metal objects to the internal electrical side; danger of electric shock.
• Avoid exposing the radio to temperatures below -26°C and above +80°C, the temperature on a vehicle may sometimes exceed 80°C, which can cause irreparable damage to electric devices.
• Do not expose the radio to sunlight.
• Do not place anything on the radio, it will prevent it from cooling down.
• Check to see if you have enough charged battery to avoid rapid discharge.
• It is important to stop the radio before starting the engine, to avoid damage caused by high starting voltage.
• You must use a 2A 250V fuse type F. Under no circumstances use a higher value.
• If an abnormal odor 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 station away from children.

OTHER WARNING:

• 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 SWR can cause demage to the CB final output transistors, which is 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

PNI Escort HP 7120 can be operated as a mobile station in a car or with a suitable DC power supply as a base station. This device complies with the latest European CB stan-dards. Due to its selectable CB standards it can be used throughout Europe. Please select only a CB standard that is allowed in the country of use.

FEATURES

• Multi-standard device
• Up/Down keys on the microphone
• Channel Scan
• LCD display
• Digital Automatic Squelch, adjustable
• RF Gain
• Emergency channel 9/19
• Socket for external loudspeaker

DESCRIPTIONS AND COMMANDS

Activate/deactivate ASQ
3| RF Gain| Activate/deactivate RF Gain| –
4| EMG| Switch continually amongst ch9/ ch19/channel in use| Activate/deactivate key lock function
5| Up/down keys| Channel change, squelch level

change

| –
6| On/off key

Volume control

| –| –
7| A/F| AM/FM selection| Enable SCAN function

DISPLAY

1. Selected channel
2. AM/FM mode
3. RX/TX: reception (RX) and transmission (TX) indicator
4. SC: SCAN function activated
5. AQ: automatic squelch activated
6. R: RF GAIN activated
7. Received signal strength indicator and transmission power signal

BACK PANEL

1. Power supply cable
2. External speaker
3. Antenna connector

INSTALLATION

Check the radio and all accessories before installing.
Power the radio with the cigarette lighter plug included in the package. The radio must be powered at a voltage between 12 – 13.8V. The fuse mounted on the power cord protects the radio against damage caused by technical defects or wrong polarity. If the fuse is blown, first eliminate the cause and then replace it using the F3A 250V type.
Check the connections correctly before starting the radio. Make sure there is no risk of shortcircuit.

Operation with AC Adapter
Operate your radio only at a stabilized radio power supply, which is capable to provi-de at least 2A at 12 -13.8V DC. Unregulated power supplies or battery chargers are unsuitable and can cause damage. Connect the red lead to the positive (+) terminal of the power supply, the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the power supply.

ANTENNA CONNECTION

Connect the CB antenna to the ANT socket on the back of your radio. The antenna must be tuned to the CB radio band. For this use a SWR meter. For a good radio range, the SWR should not exceed a value of 2. A high SWR also points to defects in antenna, cable, or a short circuit in the antenna line. Never transmit without connected antenna!.
Note : The radio antenna is to be mounted from other antennas and interference sources as much as possible. CB antennas must be mounted usually in the vehicule highest part on a metal surfaces.
A sufficiently large metal surface is essential for the function of the antenna. For installation on a fiberglass cabs or plastic wind deflectors, special ground less antennas can be used.

OPERATION

•  Power On/Off the radio: Turn the radio on by turning the knob [6] clockwise. The current standard, then the selected channel, will appear on the screen for one second. Turn knob [6] anti-clockwise to stop the radio.
  Note : The radio is preset from the factory on Channel 22, the CE standard.

• Volume control: Continue to turn the knob [6] clockwise to adjust the volume to the desired level.

• Channel selection: Press the keys [5] on the radio or the up/down keys on the microphone to change the channel number.

• Squelch level control: Press the [2] key briefly. The current squelch level will appear on the screen. Use the up/down keys to select the desired SQ level (from 0.1 to 2.8) or OF to disable the function.
  0.F = Squelch off
  0.1 = Lowest Squelch level
  2.8 = Highest Squelch level
  Note : Higher SQ level require a stronger signal to open the speaker and hear the spo-kesman.

• ASQ control: Long press the [2] key to activate the ASQ function. The “AQ” icon and the current ASQ level will appear on the screen. Use the up/down keys to select the desired ASQ level (from A.1 to A.9). Press the [2] key long to deactivate the ASQ function.
  A.1 = lowest level
  A.9 = highest leve
  Notes:
  Higher DS level require a stronger signal to open the speaker and hear the spokesman.
  For automated Squelch, we recommend level A.2 (or A.3 for louder areas).

• Modulation type: Briefly press the [7] key to change between AM and FM. The selected modulation will appear on the screen.
  Note : Before modifying the modulation, check the selected standard.

• RF Gain control: Press the [3] key briefly. The “R” icon will appear on the screen and the current RF gain level will blink. Use the up/down keys to change the level (06, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54).
  Note : We recommend RFG function disabled (or level 06 for louder areas).

• Emergency channel: Press the [4] key briefly. The channel number 09 blinks on the screen. Press again, the channel number will blink 19 on the screen. Press the third time to return to the normal channel.

• Key Lock: Press long the [4] key. The “LC” icon will appear on the screen. Key lock function is active. Press the [4] key again, OF will appear on the screen. The key lock function is disabled.

• Scan function: Press long the [7] key to start channel scanning. The “SC” icon appears on the screen. Use the up/down keys to change the direction of the scan. Press the [7] key or the PTT key on the microphone again to deactivate the scan function

CHANGING THE CB-STANDARD

To change the standard you are using the CB radio in, do the following:

• Press and hold the [7] – A/F key while turning on the radio
• Press the up/down keys to select the desired standard
• Close and restart the radio. Immediately after turning on, the current standard will be displayed for a second.

FREQUENCY BAND CHART

EU

| ****

26.965-27.405

| ****

40CH (4W) AM/

FM

| AT, BE, BG, CH,

CY, DK, EE, ES,

FI, FR, GR, HR,

HU, IE, IS, IT,

LT, LU, LV, NL,

NO, PT, RO, SE, SI

| ****

CH09: 27.065MHz AM/FM CH19: 27.185 AM/FM

CE| 26.965-27.405| 40CH (4W) FM

only

| RO, MT| CH09: 27.065MHz FM CH19: 27.185MHz FM
UK| 27.60125-

27.99125

| 40CH (4W) FM

only

| UK| CH09: 27.68125MHz FM CH19: 27.78125MHz FM

PL

| ****

26.960-27.400

| -5KHZ

40CH (4W) AM/

FM

| ****

PL

| CH09: 27.060MHz AM/FM CH19: 27.180MHz AM/FM
I| 26.965-27.405| 40CH (4W) AM/

FM

| IT| CH09: 27.065MHz AM/FM CH19: 27.185MHz AM/FM
I2| 26.965-26.955| 34CH (4W) AM/

FM

| IT| CH09: 27.065MHz AM/FM CH19: 27.185MHz AM/FM

dE

| 26.965-27.405| 01CH-40CH

(4W) AM/FM

| ****

DE

| ****

CH09: 27.065MHz AM/FM CH19: 27.185 AM/FM

26.565-26.955| 41CH-80CH

(4W) FM only

In| 26.965-27.275| 27CH (4W) AM/

FM

| IN| CH09: 27.065MHz AM/FM CH19: 27.185MHz AM/FM

EXTERNAL SPEAKER
An external speaker (8 Ohm) can be connected to the 3.5mm mono socket on the back of the radio. The built-in speaker automatically turns off when a plug is inserted into this jack.

RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT

• Press the [2] – SQ key while turning on the radio.
• The “rt” icon will appear on the screen
• All settings and functions will be reset

SPECIFICATION

PNI EXTRA 48 CB ANTENNA

PNI EXTRA 48 is a small CB radio antenna suitable for both cars and trucks, compatible with all CB radio on the market. It is very easy to install with the help of the magnetic base in the package.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Fix the antenna on the magnetic base and position it in the middle of the car dome.
Connect the antenna to a CB radio.
Note : The antenna is tuned from the factory.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

COUNTRIES IN WHICH THERE ARE PARTICULAR RESTRICTIONS (LICENSE/REGISTER

RJ11 MICROPHONE WIRING DIAGRAM

EU Simplified Declaration of Conformity
SC ONLINESHOP SRL declares that CB Radio PNI Escort HP 7120 complies with the Directive 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/6782/download/certifications

References

• mypni.eu/products/6782/download/certifications

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