PRESIDENT MC-KINLEY-USA Transceivers CB-Radios Owner’s Manual

PRESIDENT MC-KINLEY-USA Transceivers CB-Radios

INTRODUCTION

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-to- date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT MC KINLEY USA 12/24 V 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 MC KINLEY USA 12/24 V.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION

WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR MOBILE CB RADIO

1. You should choose the most appropriate setting from a simple and practical point of view.

2. Your CB radio should not interfere with the driver or the passengers.
   
   

3. Remember to provide for the passing and protection of different wires (e.g. power, antenna, accessory cabling) so that they do not interfere in any way with the driving of the vehicle.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6.  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. – N.B. : 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 MC KINLEY USA 12/24 V 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 or 24 volts (A). Today, most cars and lorries are negative earth. 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.

1. Check that the battery is of 12 or 24 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 with a fuse of a different rating.

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)

• Connect the microphone.
• Check the antenna connections.
• Turn the set on by turning the volume knob (1) clockwise.
• Turn the squelch SQ knob (2) to minimum (M position).
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Go to channel 20 by using the CH rotary knob or UP/DN keys (6) 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 internal SWR-meter
  NEW, EASY AND VERY HANDY- Adjustment of SWR meter by beep tones

  • Push the CH knob (6) six times to enter SWR function.
  • Display shows a message with active channel and SWR during 2 seconds, for example {CH40 SWR}.
  • The radio goes to TX mode automatically without pressing PTT key (13) and starts SWR measurement. Measurement time is 5 minutes maximum. The remaining time is displayed on sub Indicator.
  • Adjust your antenna.
  • Tone beep* is continuous when SWR value is equal to10 (=1.0). The space between two beeps became longer when SWR value moves away from10 (=1.0).
  • Volume Beep is adjustable with VOL knob (1).
  • Display shows the SWR value. For example 25** (=2.5).
  • When adjusted, press the CH knob (6) to activate the next function (TONE).
  • Press PTT switch (13) to exit FUNCTIONS mode.
    *Please check that the beep volume is set to a comfortable listening level.
    **there is no dot between the 2 digits of SWR value, for
    example 25 means 2.5.
    See SWR function page 14.

• Adjustment with external SWR-meter (e.g. TOS-1 PRESIDENT)

  • 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 inches (40 cm) cable, type President CA 2C).

  • To adjust the SWR meter:

    • Set the CB on channel 20 (27.205 MHz) in AM.

    • Put the switch on the SWR-meter to position FWD (calibration).

    • Press the “push-to-talk” switch on the microphone 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, readjust your antenna to obtain a reading as close as possible to 1. (A SWR reading between 1 and 1.8 is acceptable).

    • It will be necessary to recalibrate 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 inferior to 118.11 inches (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.
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. 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. disappears from the display.

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

DISPLAY

It shows all functions:

The main BARGRAPH shows the reception level and the output power level. Smaller bargraphs show Mic Gain, RF Gain and RF Power levels.

FINE (CLARIFIER)
The function FIN allows a fine frequency deviation during LSB/USB reception in order to improve the clearness of your correspondent’s voice.

COARSE (CLARIFIER)
The function CRS allows a coarse frequency deviation during LSB/USB reception.
The normal setting of both functions is on the central position.

CHANNEL SELECTOR: CH rotary knob and UP/DN keys on the microphone
These switches allow increasing or decreasing a channel number. A «Beep» sounds each time the channel changes if the Beep function is activated (see KEY BEEP function page 13). Message shows frequency {27205MHZ}.

MODE ~ PA ~ •VOX

MODE (short press)
This switch allows selecting the modulation mode AM, LSB or USB; Your modulation mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent.
Amplitude Modulation / AM: communication on a field with relief and obstacles at middle distance (the most used).
Upper and Lower Side Band / USB-LSB: used for long distance communications (according to the propagation conditions).
Press MODE key (7) to alternate between:

PA (PUBLIC ADDRESS) (long press)
Long press PA key (7) to alternate between CB and PA mode.
PA MODE. “PA” is displayed. An external loud speaker can be connected to the unit by the PA jack plug located on the back panel PA.SP. (D).
The CB messages received or transmitted into the microphone will be directed towards the PA speaker and be amplified.
When PTT switch (13) is pressed, “on” is displayed, message is {PA LEVEL}, Meter numbers indicate signal level.
To adjust PA level, press and keep PTT switch (13), turn the CH rotary knob (6) and use the meter numbers indicators.
Message {PA LEVEL} blinks.
ROGER, SCAN, MEM, VOX are not allowed in PA mode. If the user set on PA mode while SCAN function, instant channel 9/19 mode or WEATHER mode, these are canceled.

• VOX (•F/MEM + short press)
  The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original microphone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch (13). The use of an optional vox microphone connected to the rear panel of the transceiver (E) disables the original microphone.
  Press one time •F/MEM key (11) and short press •VOX key (7) in order to activate the VOX function. “VOX” appears on the display. Repeat the key combination to disable the function. “VOX” disappears.

• VOX SET (•F/MEM + long press)
  Press one time the •F/MEM key (11) and press during 1 second

• VOX key (7) in order to activate the function VOX SETTING. “VOX” blinks. Three adjustments are possible: Sensitivity /
  Anti-vox level / Vox delay time . Press shortly •VOX (7) in order to go to the following adjustment (looping , , ).
  The message shows the type of adjustment followed by its level {SET-L1}, {SET-A1}, {SET-T1}.
  – Sensitivity : allows the adjustment of the microphone (original one or optional vox) for an optimum transmission quality. Adjustable level from 1 (high level) to 9 (low level) by using channel selector switches (6). corresponds to the Sensitivity Level.
  – Anti-Vox : allows disabling the transmission generated by the surrounding noise. The level is adjustable from 0 (Off) to 9 (low level) by using channel selector switches (6). corresponds to Anti-vox Level.
  – 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) by using channel selector switches (6). corresponds to Delay Time.
  Long press •VOX key (7) key in order to valid adjustments and quit the Vox Adjustment mode.
  When VOX SETTING is done the VOX function is automatically ON. “VOX” appears on the display.

WEATHER ~ ALERT ~ M1

WEATHER (short press)
CB functions are not allowed in WEATHER mode. If user presses a not allowed key and KEY BEEP function is activated, the radio sounds error tone.
Press WEATHER key (8) in order to activate the WEATHER mode. “WEATHER” appears on the display. A new short press on WEATHER key (8) disables the WEATHER mode.

“WEATHER” disappears.
The WEATHER mode allows to hear weather information.
When the mode is activated, use channel selector switches to move through the 7 weather channels to find the active channel in your local area.

ALERT (long press)
The SIREN tone only sounds in CB and PA mode. It does not sound in WEATHER mode.
Press and hold ALERT key (8) for 1 second to activate/ deactivate the ALERT function. When the function is on and a tone is detected at the selected weather channel, then the unit sounds SIREN tone. “ALERT” and the “Weather channel” blink on the display. The unit cancel CB or PA mode and go to WEATHER mode.
During a SIREN tone sound, press any key to stop the sound, “ALERT” and the “Weather channel” stop blinking on the display.

Note: The SIREN tone sounds when ALERT is detected in the selected WEATHER channel only. Use first SCAN function in WEATHER mode to detect tones in all the WEATHER channels (see § WEATHER MODE above).
M1
See § MEMORY page 12.

NB/ANL/HIC ~ SCAN ~ M2

NB/ANL/HIC (short press)
NB ANL: Noise Blanker / Automatic Noise Limiter. These filters allow reducing back ground noises and some reception interferences.
HI-CUT: cuts out the high frequency interferences.
Short press NB/ANL/HIC (9) key to alternate the different status :

Filter icon appears on the display when status in on.

SCAN (long press)
CB MODE
Press and hold SCAN key (9) for 1 second to activate SCAN function (for CB channels) in an increasing way. “SCAN” is displayed. The scanning stops as soon as there is a busy channel. The scanning automatically starts 3 seconds after the end of the transmission and no key is activated during 3 s. The scanning starts again in an increasing way by turning to the right the CH rotary knob or pressing the UP key (6) on the microphone, or in a decreasing way, by turning to the left the CH rotary knob or pressing the DN key (6) on the microphone.
While scanning, press •F/MEM key (11) to alternate between All Channel Scan and Memory Channel Scan.

In Memory Scan Channel mode, channel 9, channel 19 and the memorised channels are scanned.
Press PTT switch (13), 9/19 / DW key (10) , or long press SCAN key (9) again to exit SCAN function.

WEATHER MODE
Press and hold the SCAN key (9) for 1 second to activate the SCAN function (for WEATHER channels) in an increasing way. “SCAN” is displayed. The scanning stops as soon as there is a busy channel. The scanning starts again in an increasing way by turning to the right the CH rotary knob or pressing the UP key (6) on the microphone, or in a decreasing way, by turning to the left the CH rotary knob or pressing the UP key (6) on the microphone.

Note: If the ALERT function is activated, the SIREN tone sounds (see § ALERT below) when a tone is detected in the selected WEATHER channel only. Use first SCAN function in WEATHER mode to detect tones in all the WEATHER channels.
A new long press on SCAN disables the SCAN function.
M2
See § MEMORY page 12.

9/19 ~ DW ~ M3

9/19 (short press)
Channels 9 and 19 are automatically selected by pressing this key. A push activates channel 9, “EMG” is displayed. A new push activates channel 19, “EMG” is displayed. A new push returns to the previous channel, “EMG”disappears.

DW (long press)
Press and hold the DW key (10) for 1 second to activate the DUAL WATCH function. “DW” is displayed. This function lets you watch over channel 9 or 19 and the current channel. The first long press activates the DW function between channel 9 and the busy channel. A new long press activates the function between channel 19 and the busy channel. The number of the selected channel, the memorized channel included and channel 9 or 19 are alternately displayed. “EMG” is also displayed at the same time as channel 9 or 19. The selected channel can be modified during the dual watch. A new long press on DW key (10) disables the DW function. “DW” disappears.
M3
See § MEMORY page 12.

•F/MEM ~ LOCK ~ •RF GAIN

•F/MEM (short press)
Short press this key to enter in mode 2nd FUNCTION. blinks when the function is on. automatically disappears after 10 seconds without pressing any key.
For memories, see § MEMORY page 12.

LOCK (long press)
Allows to lock all the keys on the front panel. If the KEY BEEP function is on, an error beep sounds when a key is pressed.
A long press on LOCK key (11) activates/deactivates the LOCK function. appears on the display when the function is activated. Transmission (microphone or vox) and reception remain active.

RF GAIN (•F/MEM + •MIC/RF GAIN + CH rotary)

• Short press •F/MEM key (11)
• Short press •MIC/RF GAIN key (11) (or press 2 times the key 11).
• Turn the CH rotary knob (6) to adjust the gain with bargraph.
• Long press the CH knob to validate the setting.
  RF Gain bargraph always will be displayed in RX mode.

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.
See cabling diagram page 67

PTT ~ RF POWER ~ MIC GAIN ~ TALKBACK

PTT (Push To Talk)

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

RF POWER (PTT + •F/MEM + CH rotary)
While pressing PTT switch (13)

• Short press •F/MEM key (11)
• Turn the CH rotary knob (6) to adjust the RF POWER with bargraph.
• Long press CH knob (6) to validate the setting
  RF POWER bargraph will always be displayed in TX mode.

MIC GAIN (PTT + •F/MEM + • MIC/RF GAIN + CH rotary)
While pressing PTT switch (13)

• Short press •F/MEM key (11)
• Short press •MIC/RF GAIN key (11) (or press 2 times the key 11).
• Turn the CH rotary knob (6) to adjust the MIC GAIN with bargraph.
• Long press CH knob (6) to validate the setting
  MIC GAIN bargraph will always be displayed in TX mode

TALKBACK (PTT + •F/MEM)
The TALKBACK function allows to ear your own modulation with the CB speaker.
While pressing PTT switch (13),

• Long press •F/MEM key (11) to activate/deactivate TALKBACK function. When the function is on, “TALKBACK” is displayed.

TALKBACK LEVEL (PTT + CH rotary)
When the function is on, while pressing PTT switch (13),

• Turn the CH rotary knob (6) to adjust the TALKBACK level. 9 steps from 01 to 09.

MEMORY

This CB radio allows to memorize 3 channels with following parameters: NB/ANL (on/off), HI-CUT (on/off), AM / USB / LSB.

To recall a memory: (short press)

• Short press •F/MEM key (11). If the KEY BEEP function is activated a beep sounds. blinks.

• Short press M1 (8), M2 (9) or M3 (10) key to recall the memory.“MEM” appears on the display and the number of the selected memory (M1, M2 or M3) blinks.
  To memorize: (long press)

• Select the channel and parameters to be memorized.

• Short press •F/MEM key (11). If the KEY BEEP function is activated a beep sounds. blinks.

• Press M1 (8), M2 (9) or M3 (10) key during 1 second to store the selected channel into memory. “MEM” appears on the display and the number of the selected memory (M1, M2 or M3) blinks.

• If the KEY BEEP function is activated a long beep confirms the saving.
  To delete a memory:

• Switch off the transceiver.

• Keep the memory key M1 (8), M2 (9) or M3 (10) pressed and switch on the transceiver.

• The selected memory is deleted. “MEM” and the selected memory number disappears.

TOT (Time Out Timer)

If the transmission (using the PTT (13) key or VOX) is more than 5 minutes, CHANNEL and start blinking, the transmission ends.
The time-out tone will sound until the PTT key is released.

FUNCTIONS

Push the CH knob (6) to alternate between 7 functions.

To SET A FUNCTION, turn the CH rotary knob (6).
Push the CH knob (6) to VALIDATE SETTING and activate the following function.
Message shows the name of the function.
Press PTT switch (13) to FUNCTIONS mode.

COLOR

• Push CH knob (6) one time. Message shows {COLOR}.

• Turn CH rotary knob (6) to alternate between 3 colors:
  

• Push CH knob (6) to validate the COLOR setting and activate the next function (DIMMER).

• Press PTT switch (13) to exit FUNCTIONS mode.

DIMMER

DIMMER function allows adjusting the brightness of the lighting. 10 steps from 0 to 9.

• Push CH knob (6) two times. Message shows {DIMMER}.
• Turn CH rotary knob (6) to adjust then DIMMER value.
• Push CH knob (6) to validate the DIMMER setting and activate the next function (CONTRAST).
• Press PTT switch (13) to exit FUNCTIONS mode.

CONTRAST

CONTRAST function allows adjusting the contrast of the display. 10 steps from 0 to 9.

• Push CH knob (6) three times. Message shows {CONTRAST}.
• Turn CH rotary knob (6) to adjust the CONTRAST value.
• Push CH knob (6) to validate the CONTRAST setting and activate the next function (KEY BEEP).
• Press PTT switch (13) to exit FUNCTIONS mode.

KEY BEEP

Beep on changing the channel, keys etc…

• Push CH knob (6) four times. Message shows {KEY BEEP}.
• Turn CH rotary knob (6) to set KEY BEEP function on/of. “BP” is displayed when the function is on.
• Push CH knob (6) to validate the KEY BEEP setting and activate the next function (ROGER BEEP).
• Press PTT switch (13) to exit FUNCTIONS mode.

ROGER BEEP

• Push CH knob (6) five times. Message shows {ROGER BP}.
• Turn CH rotary knob (6) to set ROGER BEEP function on/of. “ ” is displayed (in CB mode only) when the function is on.
• Push CH knob (6) to validate the ROGER BEEP setting and activate the next function (SWR).
• Press PTT switch (13) to exit FUNCTIONS mode.

The Roger Beep sounds when the PTT switch (13) 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, he said “Roger” in order to prevent his correspondent that it was his turn to talk. The word “Roger” has been replaced by a significant beep. There comes “Roger beep” from.

Note: the Roger beep also sounds in the loudspeaker if the KEY BEEP function is active. If the KEY BEEP function is not active, only the correspondent can hear the Roger Beep. In PA mode the function is not allowed.

SWR (in CB mode only)

• Push the CH knob (6) six times to enter SWR function.
• Display shows a message with active channel and SWR during 2 seconds, for example {CH40 SWR}.
• The radio goes to TX mode automatically without pressing PTT key (13) and starts SWR measurement. Measurement time is 5 minutes maximum. The remaining time is displayed on sub Indicator.
• Adjust your antenna.
• Tone beep* is continuous when SWR value is equal to10 (=1.0). The space between two beeps became longer when SWR value moves away from10 (=1.0).
• Volume Beep is adjustable with VOL knob (1).
• Display shows the SWR value. For example 25** (=2.5).
• When adjusted, press the CH knob (6) to activate the next function (TONE).
• Press PTT switch (13) to exit FUNCTIONS mode.
  *Please check that the beep volume is set to a comfortable listening level.
  **there is no dot between the 2 digits of SWR value, for example 25 means 2.5.
  See ADJUSTMENT OF SWR page 7.

TONE

This function allows to change the RX TONE. 11 steps from -5 to +5

• Push CH knob (6) seven times. Message shows {TONE}.
• Turn CH rotary knob (6) to set TONE value.
• Push CH knob (6) to validate the TONE setting. Two beep indicate the exit of the FUNCTIONS mode.

1. A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13.8 V / 27.6 V)
2. B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
3. C) EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
4. D) PA SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
5. E) JACK FOR OPTIONAL VOX MIKE (Ø 2.5 mm)

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL

• Channels : 40
• Modulation modes : AM / USB / LSB
• Frequency ranges : from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
• Weather channels : from 162.400 MHz to 162.550 MHz
• Antenna impedance : 50 ohms
• Power supply : 13.8 V / 27.6 V
• Dimensions (W x D x H) : 6.77 x 5.91 x 2.05 inches 172 x 150 x 52 mm
• Weight : 2.20 lbs / 1 kg
• Accessories supplied : Ultra light electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws

TRANSMISSION

• Frequency allowance : +/- 200 Hz
• Carrier power : 4 W (constant)
• Transmission interference : inferior to -60 dBc
• Audio response : 300 Hz to 3 KHz
• Emitted power in the adj. channel : inferior to 20 µW
• Microphone sensitivity : 3 mV
• Drain : 2 A (with modulation)
• Modulated signal distortion : 1.8 %

RECEPTION

• Maxi. sensitivity at
  10 dB (S+N)/N : 0.6 µV – 111 dBm

• Frequency response : 300 Hz to 3 kHz

• Adjacent channel selectivity : > 60 dB

• Maximum audio power : 2 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 : 300 mA nominal / 1000 mA maximum

ROUBLE SHOOTING

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.
• Check that the RF POWER bargraph is set on maximum.
• Check that the MIC GAIN bargraph is set on maximum.

YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR

• Check that the RF GAIN bargraph is set on maximum.
• 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.

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

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
• Eye ball : 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 kodak : Police radar
• Land line : 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
• Sail boat 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.

Warranty Registration

References

• electronics.us
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Group President Electronics USA

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