ALBRECHT AE 6120 VOX CB Radio User Manual

CB radio AE 6120 VOX

Important information

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating your AE 6120 VOX radio.
Please use only the original microphone on the CB radio, otherwise the proper functioning of the VOX hands-free function can not be guaranteed.
The VOX sensitivity is preset for use in moderately loud vehicles.
If your vehicle is very silent you can increase the VOX sensitivity, and the VOX function will trigger with softer speaking.
For optimal results mount the microphone 45 – 70 cm away and directly facing the driver.

Product contents

1. AE 6120 VOX CB radio
2. Handheld microphone
3. Power supply cable with fuse
4. Mounting bracket with screws
5. Manual

Controls and connections

The second function (in brackets) is activated by pressing and holding down the corresponding button.

No.

| Description|

Function

---|---|---
1| Display| Indication of all functions
2| MODE / (VOX)| Switch AM/FM / (activate VOX function)
3| SQ / ASQ| Squelch setting / ASQ
4| Microphone jack| 6-pin microphone jack
5| EMG / (MENU)| Emergency Channels / (Main menu)
6| VOL / CH / 0| Volume / Channel / On-Off
7| Antenna socket| PL connector for antenna
8| EXT SP| External speaker connection
9| DC IN| Power connection

Display

Installing the device

When installing your radio in the vehicle, make sure you do not damage any wiring or other vehicle components that may be hidden in the place of installation.

4.1. Installing the antenna
For the ultimate performance of your CB radio, it is crucial that you use a high-quality antenna.

• Only use antennas that are suitable for the frequency range of 26.565 – 27.405 MHz.

• Connect the antenna to the antenna socket on the rear of the device with a PL259 plug.

• For the best range, mount the antenna as high as possible to ensure unobstructed transmission in all directions.

• The operation of standard CB radio mobile antennas requires a good conductive connection to the metal mounting surface.

• There is special “no ground plane” (NGP) antennas for camping vehicles or trucks with plastic superstructures.
  However, they do not work directly on metal surfaces.

• Do not use the radio to transmit messages without a connected antenna as the radio can be damaged or destroyed.

Operation

5.1. Turning on and adjusting volume
To turn on the radio, short press the turning knob. To turn off the radio, long-press the knob.
To increase the volume, turn the volume knob clockwise.

5.2. Choosing the right country setting
The AE 6120 VOX radio supports all current European CB radio standards. The factory default setting is “E”.
Procedure for switching the country setting:

• Turn off the radio
• Press and hold down the MODE button (AM/FM)
• Now turn on the radio
• Release the MODE button
• Now use the UP/DN buttons to select one of the country settings “d, EC, Po, UK, E, I2, In”
•  Turn the radio off and then on again to confirm your selection. The radio uses the selected country setting from now on.

5.3. Country setting and use

Band

| Display|

Channels

---|---|---
EU| E| FM 40 / 4 watts
AM 40 / 4 watts
Poland| Po| FM 40 / 4 watts
AM 40 / 4 watts
DE, CZ, SK| d| FM 80 / 4 watts
AM 40 / 4 watts
UK| UK| FM 40 / 4 watts
FM 40 UK / 4 watts
EC| EC| FM 40 Cept / 4 watts
12| 12| FM 36 / 4 watts
FM 36 / 4 watts
In| In| FM 27 / 4 watts
FM 27 UK / 4 watts

You can switch the country setting at any time as described above. The country setting remains active until you select a different one.

5.4. Selecting a channel

• If you short press the turning knob CH, the channel symbol will start blinking.
• Turn the knob or use UP/DN on the microphone to change the channel
• Press the knob CH again to confirm your selection

5.5. Squelch
The AE 6120 VOX radio has 2 squelch options

• Automatic squelch (ASQ)
• Manual squelch (SQ)

Each suppresses the channel noise by muting the speaker.
Squelch only unmutes the speaker for the received signal to be heard if certain criteria are met.

5.5.1. Automatic squelch (ASQ)
Automatic squelch continuously evaluates the noise level. If a signal is received it decreases and the ASQ unmutes the speaker.
To turn ASQ on, long-press the SQ/ASQ button the AQ symbol appears on the display.
Use the turning knob or UP/DN buttons to select the desired
ASQ level. Press SQ/ASQ again or wait 5 seconds to confirm your selection.
ASQ has 9 configurable levels, with Level 1 being the most sensitive.
Advantage: the highest sensitivity and thus the greatest range.
Disadvantage: can be disturbed by interferences such as sunspot activity, other electronic devices, etc., so that the speaker is activated even if no signal is received. In this case, manual squelch or tone squelch should be used.

5.5.2. Manual squelch
The squelch suppresses the channel noise. To set the manual squelch, short press SQ/ASQ.
Use the turning knob or UP/DN buttons to select the desired squelch level. Press SQ/ASQ again or wait 5 seconds to confirm your selection.
The further you turn the control, the stronger a received signal has to be to open the squelch. Usually, the squelch is set to just barely mute the speaker.
The manual squelch can be set in 34 levels.
Advantage: Manual squelch can be set so that only close-range stations can be heard.
Disadvantage: Manual setting is required. If the squelch is mistakenly set too high, it decreases the reception sensitivity and thus the range.

5.6. AM/FM mode selector
AM or FM modulation can be selected by pressing the MODE button.
The current setting is displayed on the LCD screen.
If a channel from 41 to 80 (only available in region mode d) is set, the device switches to FM mode regardless of the setting on the lower channels.
When you switch back to channels 1 to 40, the AM mode is restored, if it was previously selected.
The bar graph on the display shows the signal strength (S-values) in 8 levels during the reception.

5.7. VOX function
Long press the MODE/VOX button to switch the VOX function on or off. When the VOX function is activated, the radio automatically switches to transmission as soon as it detects speech. You no longer need to pick up the microphone to transmit messages.
The active VOX function is indicated by the symbol in the display.

5.7.1. VOX sensitivity
The VOX Level is used to select the volume level above which an automatic VOX transmission is activated.
Long press the EMG/MENU button and then use the UP/DN
keys to select the submenu “VOX L”.
1 = low sensitivity, VOX only reacts to very high volume levels
9 = high sensitivity, VOX already reacts to very low volume levels
The default value is level 6.
5.7.2. VOX delay
Long press the EMG/MENU button and then use the UP/DN
keys to select the submenu “VOX T”.
The VOX delay function sets the time after which the automatic transmission mode is disabled if no speech is detected:

There are 9 configurable delay levels. The default value is level 4.
5.8. Emergency channel 9/19
The EMG button is used to switch through CH 9, CH 19, and back to the previously selected “normal” channel. Simply press the button repeatedly.
5.9. Main menu
Long press the EMG/MENU button to enter the main menu.
Select your desired submenu with the UP/DN keys and confirm your selection by pressing the turning knob.
You can make the following settings:

Display| Description|

Selection

---|---|---
KEY BP| Key tones| ON / OF
ROG BP| Roger Beep| OFF or select 1-6 tones
SCM| Scan settings| S9 = Squelch Scan T1 = Time Scan
VOX L| VOX sensitivity| selectable in 9 levels
VOX T| VOX delay| selectable in 9 levels
REGAIN| RF Gain| selectable in 16 levels
TOT SET| Time Out Timer| Cuts of transmission after 0-10 min.
RESET| Factory reset| Resets the radio

5.10. S-Meter
The S-meter shows the current signal strength. The strength is indicated by the symbol in the lower left of the display.
The more bars are displayed, the stronger the signal.

5.11. Scan mode
Your AE 6120 VOX radio has an automatic channel search that can be used to view all channels one after the other.

• Long press the UP or DN button for 7 seconds. A beep tone can be heard and a dot between the 2 digits of the channel appears showing the active scan function

• Scanning stops every time a signal is received and you can listen in on the conversation.
  If no action is taken, the scanning process continues after either the communication on the channel has ended or after approx. 5 seconds of observation time, if the communication continues.

• The search process can be canceled at any time by pressing the EMG or PTT button (on the microphone).

5.12. Resetting to factory settings
To reset the device to its factory settings, proceed as follows:

• Long press the EMG/MENU button to open the main menu
• Select “RESET” from the menu. “RESETS” starts blinking on the display
• Press and hold the tuning knob until the blinking stops
• Now the radio will restart automatically
  In most cases, the radio functions have now been restored.

External speaker

It is advisable to connect an external speaker depending on the ambient noise. Typical, commercial radio speakers with 16 ohms impedance and a minimum power of 2-4 W can be used.
WARNING: The sound output mode of the machine is BTL output, and the two pins of the speaker cannot be connected to the ground net or the machine shell! Otherwise, there will be a large DC current flowing through the speaker, which will burn the speaker and components.
We recommend using the Albrecht speakers CB-150 or CB-250 for best compatibility.

Specifications

Transmitter

Receiver

Warranty and information on recycling

We are legally obligated to enclose for each device information on disposal and warranty, as well as an EU declaration of conformity with the instructions for use in different countries.
You will find this information on the following pages.
2-year warranty from the date of purchase
The manufacturer/dealer provides a two-year warranty from the date of purchase for this product. This warranty covers all failures that occur due to defective components or faulty functions within the warranty period, except for wear and tear such as empty batteries, scratches on the screen, housing and antenna defects, as well as defects due to external effects such as corrosion, overvoltage due to improper external power supply or use of unsuitable accessories. Defects caused by improper use are also excluded from the warranty.
In the event of a warranty claim, please contact your dealer.
The dealer will repair or replace the device or pass it on to an authorized service center.
You can also contact our service partner directly. Please enclose your proof of purchase with the device and describe the malfunction as accurately as possible.

8.1. EEAG and Recycling
European laws prohibit the disposal of old or defective electrical or electronic equipment via household waste. To dispose of the device, return it to a collection point in your municipality for recycling. This system is financed by the industry and ensures environmentally friendly disposal and recycling of valuable raw materials.

CE declaration of conformity

Standards and directives
Alan Electronics GmbH hereby declares that the model AE 6120 VOX radio complies with regulation 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity can be found at the following Internet address: http://service.alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere/

Service address

A technical hotline (for devices sold in Germany)
Alan Electronics GmbH
Service
Daimlerstraße 1g
D-63303 Dreieich
Call our service hotline +49 (0) 6103/9481 – 66 (normal rates on the German landline network) or send us an e-mail:
service@albrecht-midland.de
Print errors excepted.
© 2021 Alan Electronics GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1g – 63303 Dreieich – Germany

References

• art.no
• Startseite | Alan Electronics
• Index of /CE-Papiere

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