PNI Escort HP 8024 ASQ Kit CB Radio Station+1DIN Case+ML160 Wireless CB Antenna User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: PNI

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PNI Escort HP 8024 ASQ Kit CB Radio Station+1DIN Case+ML160 Wireless CB
WARNINGS
OTHER WARNING:
MAIN CARACTERISTICS:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION:
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION:
MICROPHONE DESCRIPTION:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Antenna installation:
Check the radio:
USEFUL TIPS:
CHANGING THE NORM:
Available norms:
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PNI Escort HP 8024 ASQ Kit CB Radio Station+1DIN Case+ML160 Wireless CB

Antenna User Manual

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 12V/24V DC.
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 damage 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.

MAIN CARACTERISTICS:

40 FM/AM channels
12 V / 24 V power supply
FM / AM mode selection switch (AM only works by changing the norm)
Emergency channel selection switch 9/19
Key lock switch
Channel selection UP / DOWN buttons
Signal level LED
2 digits channel number indicator
Volume and radio start / stop 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	12V / 24V
Dimensions / weight	115 x 36 x 152 mm / 0.8 kg
Receiver
Intermediate frequency	1° 10.7 MHz / 2° 450 KHz

Sensitivity

Modulation

| 85% ~ 90% (AM)
3KHz ±0.2 KHz (FM)
Antenna Impedance| 50 Ohm
Current consumption| 2 A

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION:

6-pin microphone connector
Increase channel number
Decrease channel number
Potentiometer for squelch adjustment – the squelch makes your radio quieter by removing the background noise. Rotate the potentiometer clockwise to reduce the noise or counterclockwise if you
want to hear even the weakest signals.
ASQ Potentiometer – to increase the ASQ level rotate the potentiometer clockwise, in this case it reduces the background noise but also the signal level received.
Tip: turn on the station with ASQ turned left.
Potentiometer for turning on / off the radio and for volume adjustment – Turn clockwise to start station and increase volume. If no signal is received, we suggest you to adjust the squelch (by rotating the SQ potentiometer counterclockwise) and then the volume to a comfortable level. When switched on from the volume potentiometer, 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)
Multifunctional switch:
• “19“: emergency channel selection
• “CH“: select channels from 1 to 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
12/24V DC power cable
External speaker jack

MICROPHONE DESCRIPTION:

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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 accessories in the package. The screws must be securely clamped to avoid vibration of the station 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 truck cabin ceiling).

WARNING: Ensure that the voltage at which the station is powered is the voltage indicated by the manufacturer. Installation of the central unit:
Before powering the radio, make sure that the power button is fully turned to the left.
The power cord of the station 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 made correctly to prevent them from being disconnected or possibly short-circuiting.\

WARNING: Do not replace the fuse with a higher value. The one from the factory has 2A.

Antenna installation:

To use this radio, you need an antenna that operates at 27.225 MHz.
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 one from the factory has 2A.
Do not emit without an antenna or a broken or not tuned antenna to avoid burning the CB final 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 NORM:

To change the norm in which the CB radio is used, do as follows:

Turn off the radio
While holding down the Down and PTT buttons on the microphone, turn on the radio
Use the up and down keys on the radio to select the desired norm
Turn off and then restart the radio

To check the current norm do the same procedure.