PRESIOENT BILL II FCC AM FM Transceivers Owner’s Manual

PRESIOENT BILL II FCC AM FM Transceivers

WARNING : This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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. The guarantee of this transceiver is valid only in the country of purchase.

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- todate technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT BILL II 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 BILL II FCC.

INSTALLATION

1. WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR MOBILE CB RADIO
2. You should choose the most appropriate setting from a simple and practical point of view.
3. Your CB radio should not interfere with the driver or the passengers.
4. 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. Mounting with the cradle (diagram 1)
5. To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws [2] provided (drilling diameter 3.2 mm). Take care not to damage the vehicle’s electrical system while drilling the dash board.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Mounting with the quick fixation clip (diagram 2)

• To install your equipment, use the quick fixation clip (1) and the self-tapping screws [2] provided (drilling
  diameter 3.2 mm). Take care not to damage the vehicle’s electrical system while drilling the dash board.

• 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.

• Slide the unit into the slide of the support and fix it by clipping the side tabs into the notches of the CB (3).

  • Note : 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

1. 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.

2. 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 § ADJUSTMENT OF SWR page 7).
   • 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).

3. 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.

POWER CONNECTION

Your PRESIDENT BILL II 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 trucks are negative ground. 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 connection steps should be carried out with the power cable disconnected from the set.

1. Check that the battery is of 12 volts.
2. 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.
3. It is necessary to connect your CB to a permanent (+) and (-). We advise you to connect the power cable directly to the battery (as the connection of the CB cable to the wiring of the car-radio or other parts of the electrical circuit may, in some cases, increase the likelihood of interference).
4. Connect the red wire (+) to the positive terminal of the battery and the black (-) wire to the negative terminal of the battery.
5. 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)

1. Connect the microphone,
2. Check the antenna connections,
3. Turn the set on by turning the volume knob VOL (1) clockwise,
4. Turn the squelch SQ knob (2) to minimum (M position),
5. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level,
6. Go to channel 20 using either s/t keys (3) on the unit or the UP/DN keys (3) on the microphone.

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)

1. 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” / 40 cm cable, type President CA-2C).
2. 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 (11) 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, re-adjust your antenna to obtain a reading as close as possible to 1. (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 118.11” / 3 m. Your CB is now ready for use.

HOW TO USE YOUR CB

ON/OFF – VOLUME

1. To turn the set on, turn the VOL knob (1) clockwise. If the KEY BEEP function is activated, 4 tones sound when you turn the CB radio on.
   Note : On power up, in order to inform the user, the programmed microphone type is displayed for 2 seconds (see § MIC TYPE page 14). See FUNCTIONS TURNING ON THE UNIT on page 12.

2. To increase the sound level, turn the same knob further clockwise.

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.

1. ASC: AUTOMATIC SQUELCH CONTROL
   Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity. Turn the SQ knob (2) anti-clockwise into ASC position. «AS 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. SC» disappears on the display.

2. MANUAL SQUELCH
   Turn the SQ knob (2) clockwise to the exact point where all background noises disappear. This adjustment should be done with precision as, if set to maximum (fully clockwise), only the strongest signals will be received.

CHANNEL SELECTOR ~ SCAN

CHANNEL SELECTOR: s/t keys on the unit and UP/DN keys on the microphone (short press) The LCD display rotates on a horizontal axis. Press the upper display s or the UP (3) key on the microphone to increase a channel. Press the lower display t or the DN (3) key on the microphone to decrease a channel. A beep sounds each time the channel changes if the KEY BEEP function is activated. See KEY BEEP function page 13.

SCAN (very long press)
To activate the SCAN function, press until a beep sounds (see KEY BEEP function page 13) or “SCAN” appears on the display. Press the s key (3) on the LCD display or the UP key (3) on the microphone to scan in increasing order. Press the t (3) key on the LCD display or the DN key (3) on the microphone to scan in decreasing order. 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 s. The scan also restarts in increasing order with the s/UP (3) keys, or in decreasing order with the t/ DN (3) keys. When the SCAN function is activated, “SCAN” blinks on the display. See the § SKIP page 11.

CB channel scan
In CB mode (see § CB/WEATHER CHANNEL page 10), the SCAN function scan the 40 CB channels. Press the PTT switch (11) to deactivate the CB SCAN function. “SCAN” disappears on the display.

Weather channel scan
In WX mode (see § CB/WEATHER CHANNEL page 10), the SCAN function scan the 7 WX channels. Press the EMG key (8) for 1 second to deactivate the WX SCAN function. “SCAN” disappears on the display.
Note : The weather channel SCAN can run in the background while using the CB.

DISPLAY
It shows all functions:

CB/WX (WEATHER CHANNEL) ~ ALERT

CB/WX (WEATHER CHANNEL) (short press)
CB functions are not allowed in WX mode. If user presses a not allowed key and KEY BEEP function is activated, the radio sounds error tone.
Press the CB/WX key (5) to alternate between CB and WX mode. When WX mode is activated, “ ” appears on the display. The WX mode allows to hear weather information. When the mode is activated, use the s/t keys (3) on the unit or the UP/DN keys on the microphone to move through the 7 weather channels to find the active channel in your local area (see WEATHER FREQUENCY TABLE page 71). The display shows the selected weather channel and if the unit receives a signal, “ ” and “ ” icons blink.

ALERT (long press)
The SIREN tone only sounds in CB mode. It does not sound in WX mode. Long press the ALERT key (7), in order to activate/deactivate the ALERT function. When the function is activated, is displayed. If a tone is detected at the selected weather channel, then the unit sounds SIREN tone. The unit cancel CB mode and go to WX mode. During a SIREN tone sound, press PTT key (11) to stop the sound.

ANL/NB ~ HI-CUT ~ SKIP

ANL/NB (short press)
A short press on the ANL/NB key (6) allows you to alternate between the following settings: ANL activated / ANL and NB activated/ no filter. The icon of the active filter appears on the display.
NB : Noise Blanker / ANL: Automatic Noise Limiter. These filters allow reducing back ground noises and some reception interferences. The ANL filter is not enabled in FM mode.

HI-CUT (long press)
A long press on the HI-CUT key (6) activates/deactivates the HI-CUT filter. When the filter is activated “HI-CUT”appears on the display.
HI-CUT: Cuts out the high frequency interferences and has to be used in accordance with the reception conditions. When active, the filter is displayed on display.

SKIP (long press only if the SCAN function is activated)

This function allows you to skip a channel found by the SCAN function. When the scan stops on an unwanted channel, press and hold the ANL/NB key (6) for 1 second to store this channel in the SCAN SKIP memory. A beep sounds. The channel will no longer be scanned, “ ” appears on the display. Consult the SCAN SKIP menu on page 15.

AM/FM ~ VOX SET

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 appears 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.

VOX SET (long press)
Three parameters allow to adjust the VOX function: Sensitivity: / Anti-vox level: / Vox delay time:

• Long press the VOX key (7) to enter in the VOX Adjustment function. The message show the current parameter : , or.

1. Press then VOX key (7) to select the next parameter or…
2. Press the UP/DN key on the microphone or the s/t key (3) on the unit to change the value of the parameter.
3. Once the settings done, press the PTT switch (11) to saveand exit the VOX Adjustment mode. If no adjustment is  made for 10 seconds, the unit automatically exits the mode without saving.
   • Sensitivity “ ” : allows the adjustment of the microphone (original one or optional vox) for an optimum transmission quality. Adjustable level from1 (high level) to 9 (low level).Default value: 2
   • Anti-Vox “ ”: allows disabling the transmission generated by the surrounding noise. The level is adjustable. OF (according the squelch level) and from 0 (without anti vox) to 9 (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 1 (short delay) to 9 (long delay). Default value: 1.
     The Vox Adjustment does not automatically active the VOX function. See the § VOX on page 12 to activate/deactivate the VOX function.

EMG (short press)

An emergency channel is selected by pressing the EMG Key (8).The unit returns to CB mode (see § CB/WX page 10). First short press to call the first emergency customisable channel (or the default channel 9 AM). “EMG1” appears on the display. Second short press to call the second emergency customisable channel (or the default channel 19 AM). “EMG 2” appears on the display. Third short press to go back to the current channel. “EMG…” disappears on the display. Consult the menu EMG SETTING on page 14.

8) KEY LOCK (simultaneous short press)

Press simultaneously the VOX key (7) and the EMG (8) key (5) to lock/unlock then unit. “ ” appears on the display when the function is on.
Note : The PTT switch (11) remains enable while the unit is locked.

USB CHARGING SOCKET
The USB socket (9) can be used to charge a smartphone, tablet or other rechargeable device with 5 V – 2.1 A.

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. The BILL II FCC accepts electret or dynamic microphone (see menu MIC TYPE on page 14). See cabling diagram page 72.

PTT (Push To Talk)

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

TOT (Time Out Timer)
If the PTT switch (11) key is pressed for more than 3 minutes, the display starts blinking and the transmission ends. A beep will sound until the PTT switch (11) key is released.

FUNCTION WITH THE PTT KEY

VOX
Press and hold then PTT switch (11) and then press the VOX key (7) to activate/deactivate the VOX function. “VOX” appears on the display when the function is on. See the § VOX SET page 11.

FUNCTIONS TURNING ON THE UNIT

ENTER MENU
The order of the 8 menu, and is as described in this manual. However, the menu displayed by entering the MENU will be the last menu modified by user. The procedure is the same whatever the function is.

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate the selected menu.
5. If the function have more than 1 parameter press the AM/FM (7) key to select the next parameter…
6. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to change the value of the parameter.
7. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit menu.
8. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds.

MENU

COLOR

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.
4. Press then AM/FM key (7) to validate. The current color symbol is displayed: (orange), (green), (blue), (cyan), (yellow), (purple), or (cyan light).
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to change the color.
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds. The default color is OR.

KEY BEEP
Some operations such as changing channels, pressure on keys etc. are confirmed by a beep tone.

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate.
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to activate (On) / Deactivate (OF) the function. When the function is activated, “ ” is displayed.
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds. The default key beep value is ON.

ROGER BEEP (short press)

The ROGER BEEP sounds when the PTT switch (11) of the microphone is released in order to let your correspondent speak. Historically as CB is a “simplex” communication mode, it is not possible to speak and listen at the same time (as it is the case with a telephone). “Once the conversation was over, “Roger” was said in order to indicate “received” or “message understood”. The word “Roger” has been replaced by a significant beep. That is where the words “Roger beep” comes from.

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate.
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to activate 1 to 6* / Deactivate OF the function. When the function is activated, “ ” is displayed.
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds. *You can select 6 ROGER BEEP tones using the s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone. The default roger beep value is OF.

EMG SETTING

Priority channels can be assigned to any channel. To define new emergency channel:

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu. is displayed (the “1” blinks).
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate (the channel blinks) or…
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the next parameter: (the “2” blinks).
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate or . The channel blinks on the display.
7. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to select the channel.
8. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate the channel. The modulation mode (AM or FM) blinks on the display.
9. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to select the modulation mode.
10. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
11. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds.The default priority channels are channel 9 AM ( ) and channel 19 AM ( ). See the § EMG page 11.

MIC TYPE

The BILL II FCC accepts 6-pin PRESIDENT electret or dynamic microphone.

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate.
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to alternate between EL (electret) or dY (Dynamic).
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds.
   Note : On power up, in order to inform the user, the programmed microphone type is displayed for 2 seconds (see § ON/OFF page 8). The default type of microphone is EL.

ACCESSORY VOLUME
This function allows you to control the volume of the unit and an accessory plugged on the 6-pin plug (accessory available soon).

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate.
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to select 0, 1 or 2.
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds.
   0 – the volume knob (1) affects the internal speaker volume.
   1 – the volume knob (1) affect the accessory volume
   2 – the volume knob (1) affects both the internal speaker and accessory volume. Default accessory volume is 0.

SCAN SKIP

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

First Select then channel to be set.

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate the menu.
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to alternate between On and OF.
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds. On memorise the current channel into the SCAN SKIP memory. When a channel is stored in the memory, appears in the display next to the channel number. OF erase the current channel from the SCAN SKIP memory, disappears from the display. See the § SKIP on page 11. Consult the RESET menu.

RESET
Erase the scan skip memory or restores all factory settings.

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). is displayed.
3. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu .
4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate.
5. Use s/t key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to Select SC or AL.
6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.
7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds. SC erase all the channels stored on the SCAN SKIP memory. They are now enabled to be scanned (see the § SKIP page 11).

AL restore all the factory parameters.

A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13,8 V)
B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
C) EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, Ø 3,5 mm)

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL

• Channels: 40
• Modulation mode: AM / FM
• Frequency ranges: from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
• Weather channels: 162,400 MHz to 162,550 MHz
• Antenna impedance: 50 ohms
• Power supply: 13.8 V
• Dimensions inches: 4.02 (W) x 3.94 (D) x 0.98 (H)
• millimetres: 102 (W) x 100 (D) x 25 (H)
• Weight: ± 0.705 lbs / ± 0.320 kg
• Accessories supplied: Electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, quick fixation clip, screws.

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 : 5.5 mV (elec.) / 2.2 mV (dyn.)
• Maximum drain : 2 A
• Modul. signal distortion: 2 %

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 chan. selectivity: 60 dB
• Maximum audio power: 2.5 W
• Squelch sensitivity: minimum 0.2 μV – 120 dBm maximum 1 mV – 47 dBm
• Frequency image rejection rate: 60 dB
• Intermediate frequency rejection rate : 70 dB
• Drain: 150 ~ 700 mA

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. YOUR CB 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.
   • You are using the same modulation mode than your correspondent AM or FM.
2. YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR
   • Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
   • 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.
   • You are using the same modulation mode than your correspondent AM or FM.
3. YOUR CB WILL NOT LIGHT UP
   • Check the power supply.
   • Check the connection wiring.
   • Check the fuse.

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» PTT switch (11) 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.

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

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

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 channel 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
• Eyeball: 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
• Kojac with a Kodiak : Police radar
• Landline: 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
• Sailboat 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

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. 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.president-electronics.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 borne 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 charged. 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.

CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE

Channel Nº du canal

Nº Canal Nº Canal

| Frequency Fréquences Frecuencia Frequência| Channel Nº du canal

Nº Canal Nº Canal

| Frequency Fréquences Frecuencia Frequência
---|---|---|---
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

WEATHER FREQUENCY TABLE

Channel Nº du canal

Nº Canal Nº Canal

| Frequency Fréquences Frecuencia Frequência
---|---
1| 162,550 MHz
2| 162,400 MHz
3| 162,475 MHz
4| 162,425 MHz
5| 162,450 MHz
6| 162,500 MHz
7| 162,525 MHz

6-PIN MICROPHONE PLUG

1. Modulation
2. RX
3. TX – UP/DOWN
4. _
5. Masse
6. Alimentation

IC RSS-GEN, Sec 7.1.2 Warning Statement – (Required for Transmitters)

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

RF Exposure Warning Statements

The antenna used for this radio must be properly installed and maintained and must provide a separation distance of at least 53 cm (21 Inches) from all persons and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Never transmit if any person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna.
Note that PRESIDENT does not specify or supply any antenna with this transceiver. While a 0 dBi gain antenna is normal for a typical installation, the above limit applies to any antenna with up to 3 dBi gain.

IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.4 / RSP-100, Sec 8.4

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Labeling Requirements

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC 47 CFR §15.21 Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by President Electronics USA could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC 47 CFR §15.105 Statement

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

HEAD OFFICE/SIÈGE SOCIAL: USA – 1007 Collier Center Way, Naples, Florida 34110
Web:http://www.president-electronics.us
• Phone: +1 239.302.3100
Email:info@president-electronics.us

References

• electronics.us
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Group President Electronics USA
• Warranty-registration - Group President Electronics USA

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