PRESIDENT TED FCC AM and FM CB Radio Owner’s Manual

PRESIDENT TED FCC AM and FM CB Radio

Specifications:

• Model: PRESIDENT TED FCC
• Frequency Bands: AM/FM
• Owner’s Manual Languages: English, Spanish, French

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:

• Mounting Your Mobile CB Radio:
  Choose a well-ventilated place that does not interfere with the driver or passengers. Ensure proper passing and protection of wires. For dash board mounting, use an external loudspeaker for better sound quality.

• Antenna Installation:
  Choose a longer antenna for better results. Ensure good contact between the antenna and ground plane. Avoid pinching or flattening the coaxial cable. Connect the antenna properly.

Power Connection:
Connect your CB to a permanent power source. Directly connect the power cable to the battery terminals (red wire to positive terminal, black wire to negative terminal). Never replace the original fuse with a different value.

Basic Operations:
Before using, ensure the antenna is connected and SWR is set. Do not transmit without proper setup to avoid damaging the power amplifier.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use a shorter antenna for my CB radio?
A: For optimal performance, it’s recommended to use a longer antenna. Consult your dealer for guidance on antenna selection.

Q: Where should I connect the power cable of the CB radio?
A: Connect the power cable directly to the battery terminals (red to +, black to -) to avoid interference issues.

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.

OVERVIEW

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 warranty.

The warranty 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 transceiver equipment. With the use of up-to-date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT TED 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 TED FCC.

INSTALLATION

WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR MOBILE CB RADIO

• You should choose a well ventilated place most appropriate setting from a simple and practical point of view.
• Your CB radio should not interfere with the driver or the passengers.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 loudspeaker 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

• 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.
• 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 transceiver 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 § HOW TO ADJUST SWR, below).
  • 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).
• Fixed antenna
  • A fixed antenna should be installed in as 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 TED 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 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.

• Check that the battery is of 12 volts.
• 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.
• 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).
• Connect the red wire (+) to the positive terminal of the battery and the black (-) wire to the negative terminal of the battery.
• 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)

• Connect the microphone.
• Check the antenna connections.
• Turn the set on by turning the VOL knob (1) clockwise.
• Turn the squelch SQ knob (2) to minimum M.
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Go to channel 20 by using the / keys (4) on the transceiver.

HOW TO ADJUST SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)

Warning: This must be carried out when you use your radio for the first time and whenever you re-position your antenna. This adjustment must be carried out in an obstacle-free area.
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 40 cm cable, type President CA 2C).
• To adjust the SWR meter:
  • Set the CB on channel 20 in AM.
  • Put the switch on the SWR-meter to position FWD (calibration).
  • Press the PTT “push-to-talk” switch (7) 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 3 m.

Your transceiver is now ready for use.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSCEIVER

ON/OFF ~ VOLUME

• Turn on : turn VOL knob (1) clockwise. The radio emits a beep if the key beep is activate (see § KEY BEEP page 8). The radio is “on”.

• Turn Off : turn VOL knob (1) counterclockwise until radio emits click sound.
  Your radio is “off”.

• Volume Adjustment: rotate VOL knob (1) clockwise to increase the volume.
  Turn the same knob counterclockwise to reduce the sound level.

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.

• ASC: AUTOMATIC SQUELCH CONTROL
  Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity.
  Turn the SQ knob (2) anti-clockwise into ASC position. ASC appears on 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. ASC disappears from display.

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

DISPLAY
It allows you to visualize all the functions:

The BARGRAPH displays the reception level and the transmitted power level.

CHANNEL SELECTOR ~ SCAN
CHANNEL SELECTOR: keys / on the unit
These keys allow you to move up or down the channels. A beep sound is emitted each time the channel is changed even if the key beep is activate (see § KEY BEEP page 8).

SCAN
Scans channels.

1. Press and hold the / keys simultaneously to activate SCAN mode.
2. Repeat the same action to deactivate SCAN mode.

AM/FM ~ VOLUME ACCESSORY AM/FM
Press the AM/FM (5) key to select the modulation mode: AM, FM. The selected mode appears on display. Your modulation mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent.

• Frequency Modulation / FM: for nearby communications on a flat open field.
• Amplitude Modulation / AM: communication on a field with relief and obstacles at middle distance (the most used).

VOLUME ACCESSORY
This function allows you to control the volume of the unit and of an accessory connected to the 6-pin plug (accessory available soon).
Hold down the AM/FM key (5) and turn the VOL knob (1) clockwise, then use the / keys (4) to change the value.

C0 or stored value flashes.

Use the / keys (4) to change the value.
Press the PTT switch (7) to validate the chosen value.

• C0 – VOL button (1) affects internal speaker volume.
• C1 – VOL button (1) affects accessory’s volume.
• C2 – VOL button (1) affects the volume of the internal speaker and of the accessory.
  Default value is C0.

EMG
Emergency channels will be automatically selected by pressing the EMG key (6).
First press : emergency channel 1 is activated (9AM).
Second press: emergency channel 2 is activated (19AM).
Third press: return to the current channel.

PTT (Push To Talk)
Transmission key, press to transmit a message, TX is displayed and release to listen to an incoming communication, TX disappears.

6-pin microphone plug
The plug is located on the front panel of your transceiver, making it easy to integrate into your vehicle’s dashboard.

See Cabling Diagram on page 28.

• DC-POWER TERMINAL (13.8 V)
•  ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
• JACK FOR EXTERNAL OPTIONAL SPEAKER (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)

FUNCTIONS TURNING ON THE UNIT

KEY BEEP
Some operations like changing the channels, pressing the buttons, etc. are confirmed by a beep sound.

This beep can be activated or deactivated as follows:
Switch on the unit by holding down the key on the front panel.

• B0 indicates that the beep is activated.
• Bf indicates that the beep is deactivated.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL

• Channels : 40
• Modulation modes : AM / FM
• Frequency ranges : from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
• Antenna impedance : 50 ohms
• Power supply : 13.8 V
• Dimensions : 115 (L) x 130 (W) x 45 (H) mm
• Weight : 0.560 kg
• Accessories supplied : 1 electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws and fused power cord.

EMISSION

• Frequency allowance : ± 300 Hz
• Carrier power : 4 W
• Spurious emission : < 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
• Audio response : 300 Hz to 3 KHz
• Emitted power in the adj. channel : < 20 μW
• Microphone sensitivity : 3.0 mV
• Max. drain : < 2 A (13.8 V)
• Modulated signal distortion : 2 %

RECEPTION

• Max. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad : 0.5 μV – 113 dBm (AM) 0.35 μV – 116 dBm (FM)
• Frequency response : 300 Hz to 3 kHz
• Adjacent channel selectivity : 60 dB
• Max. audio power : 3 W
• Squelch sensitivity : min. 0.2 μV – 120 dBm max. 1 mV – 47 dBm
• Frequency image rejection rate : 60 dB
• Intermediate frequency rej. rate : 70 dB
• Drain : 180 ~ 500 mA max. (13.8 V)

TROUBLESHOOTING

YOUR 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 as your correspondent.

YOUR RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR

• Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
• Check that the volume (1) is set to a comfortable listening level.
• Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the SWR is properly adjusted.
• Check that you are using the same modulation mode as your correspondent.
• Consult the VOLUME ACCESSORY menu page 7.

YOUR RADIO 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 (7) 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

INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET

• A Alpha
• B Bravo
• C Charlie
• D Delta
• E Echo
• F Foxtrot
• G Golf
• H Hotel
• I India
• J Juliett
• K Kilo
• L Lima
• M Mike
• N November
• Oscar
• P Papa
• Q Quebec
• R Romeo
• S Sierra
• T Tango
• U Uniform
• V Victor
• W Whiskey
• X 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 : Tire
• 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 labor 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 covered 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 the purchaser’s responsibility.
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.

Technical Manager and Quality Manager

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.

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
• Group President Electronics USA
• Warranty-registration - Group President Electronics USA

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