PRESIDENT JERRY FCC AM Mobile CB Radio Owner’s Manual

PRESIDENT JERRY FCC AM Mobile CB Radio

Specifications

• Model: JERRY FCC
• Radio Type: AM/FM Handheld or Mobile CB Radio
• Antenna: Flexible antenna S-20
• Battery: 1800 mA Lithium Ion

Product Usage Instructions

Mobile Configuration

1. Antenna Installation: Seek professional advice for antenna choice and installation according to local laws. Use PRESIDENT antennas for optimal performance.
2. Basic Operations: Perform initial setup without transmitting or using the push-to-talk switch.
3. Adjustment of SWR: Ensure proper Standing Wave Ratio for antenna efficiency.

Handheld Configuration
Installation instructions for handheld use.

Function Description

1. ON/OFF ~ VOLUME: Rotate the knob to power on/off and adjust the volume.
2. DISPLAY: Orange LCD.
3. CHANNEL SELECTOR: Use the t/s keys to change channels.
4. CB/WX ~ ALERT: Functions related to alerts and weather channels.
5. SCAN ~ DW (Dual Watch): Scan and dual watch features.
6. EMG (Emergency): Emergency channel selection.
7. MENU: Access and exit menu functions.
8. MON (Monitor) ~ Noise filter: Monitor and noise filter controls.
9. ANL/NB ~ HI-CUT: Noise reduction options.
10. AM/FM ~: Switch between AM/FM modes and select options like fixed, fast, flash, or SOS.
11. Squelch +/-: Adjust manual squelch levels.
12. ASC (Automatic Squelch Control): Activate/deactivate ASC with a simultaneous press of Squelch keys.

Contents

Overview

1. On/Off – Volume
2. Display
3. UP Keys
4. CB/WX key – ALERT key
5. SCAN key – (Dual Watch) key
6. EMG (Emergency) key
7. MENU key
8. MON (Monitor) key – Noise Filter key
9. AN/NB key – HI-CUT key
10. AM/FM key – D key
11. SQ- (Squelch -) key
12. SQ+ (Squelch +) key
13. HI/LO (High/LOW) transmitting power key
14. PTT (Push To Talk) switch
15. FLASHLIGHT
16. LED Rx and TX

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 flexible antenna (C2), or, with a CB antenna*, without having set the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)! Failure to do so may result in the destruction of the power amplifier, which is not covered by the warranty.

When the flexible antenna (C2) has been removed and replaced by a CB antenna using the Mobile Charger Module (C3).
The warranty of this transceiver is valid only in the country of purchase.

Info: Never use two antennas together, otherwise the device may be damaged.
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 JERRY 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 JERRY FCC.

A) MOBILE CONFIGURATION

1. ANTENNA INSTALLATION

2. 1. Remove the flexible antenna (C2) from the device.

3. Connect the CB antenna to the antenna adapter (C3).

4. a) Choosing your antenna

5. For CB radios, the longer the antenna, the better its results. Your dealer will be able to help you with your choice of antenna.

6. b) Mobile antenna

7.  Must be fixed to the vehicle where there is a maximum of metallic surface (ground plane), away from windscreen mountings.

8. If you already have a radio-telephone antenna installed, the CB antenna should be higher than this.

9. 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 offers a much larger range and can be used on a smaller ground plane (see § 3, ADJUSTMENT OF SWR).

10. 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.

11. Be careful not to pinch or flatten the coaxial cable (as this runs the risk of break down and/or short-circuiting).

12. Connect the antenna to the adapter (C3).

13. c) Fixed antenna

14. 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, accord- ing 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.
    OUTPUT RADIUS PATTERN

15. BASIC OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USING YOUR SET FOR THE FIRST TIME (without transmitting and without using the “push-to-talk” switch)

    • Check the antenna connections.
    • Turn the set on by turning the Power knob (1) clockwise.
    • Set the Squelch Off. See page 6.
    • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
    • Go to channel 20 by using the channel selectors key (3).

16. 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)

17. a) To connect the SWR meter :

18. 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), type Pres- ident CA-2C).

19. b) To adjust the SWR meter:

20. Set the CB on channel 20.

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

22. Press the “push-to-talk” switch on the microphone to transmit.

23. Bring the index needle to by using the calibration key.

24. 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).

25. It will be necessary to re-calibrate the SWR meter after each adjustment of the antenna.

B) HANDHELD CONFIGURATION

INSTALLATION

• Screw the flexible antenna (C2) on the device.
• Check that the battery is fully charged.

Your CB is now ready for use.

C) FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

1. ON/OFF ~ VOLUME

2. Volume button: Rotary knob to turn radio ON/OFF and adjust reception volume

3. DISPLAY

4. Orange liquid crystal display (LCD)

5. CHANNEL SELECTOR: keys

6. Press to change channel in up or down direction

7. CB/WX ~ ALERT

8. Short press key to alternate between CB or WX (weather) mode

9. Press and hold key for 1 second to activate/deactivate WX ALERT function

10. SCAN ~ DW (Dual Watch)

11. Short press key to activate the SCAN function (can be used in CB and WX mode)

12. Long press key to activate the DW function. CB alternates between the active channel and a second customizable channel

13. EMG (Emergency)

14. First short press to switch to Channel 9, second short press to switch to Channe 19, third short press to go back to the current channel

15. MENU
    short press to enter Menu to access following function settings:
    Roger Beep (6 tones/OfF settings), Key Beep (ON/OfF selfings), Dual Watch (customizable second channel for DW), Eco Mode (3 settings), Reset

16. After entering the MENU function use Channel UP/DOWN keys to select function to edit

17. Short press MENU key to validate function selection. The selected function name blinks

18. Press Channel UP/DOWN keys to view the available settings for selected function

19. Short press MENU key to validate and stay in MENU or long press to validate and exit MENU

20. MON (Monitor) ~ Noise filter

21. Short press key to open up Squelch fully on current channel (it will bypass the ASC or the current manual Squelch level of the manual Squelch)

22. Long presskey to activate/deactivate the switchable reception mode filter

23. ANL/NB ~ HI-CUT

24. Short press key to activate/deactivate the filters in this order : ANL-NB- ANL+NB-Off

25. Long press key to activate/deactivate the high frequency interference filter

26. AM/FM ~

27. Short press key to switch between AM and FM mode

28. Long presskey to switch on the flashlight. The status blinks on the display. Within 3 seconds press the UP/DOWN key to select between FIXED-FAST-FLASH-SOS

29. SQ- (Squelch -)

30. Short press key to decrease level of the manual Squelch

31. SQ+ (Squelch +)

32. Short press key to increase level of the manual Squelch 11 + 12) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control)

33. Press SQ- (11) and SQ+ (12) keys simultaneously to activate/ deactivate ASC (worldwide President patent)

34. HI/LO (High/LOW)

35. Short press to switch between high and low transmitting power

36. PTT (Push To Talk) SWITCH

37. Press to transmit

38. FLASHLIGHT

39. See f

40. LED Rx and TX

41. LED is red in transmit mode and green in reception mode 6 + 8) KEY LOCK (EMG + MON keys)

42. Simultaneously long press EMG and MON keys to activate/deactivate KEY LOCK

D) TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL

• Channels: 40
• Modulation modes: AM/FM
• Frequency ranges: 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 (Mobile configuration) 7.4 V (Handheld configuration)
• Dimensions:
  • 5.98 (H) x 2.62 (W) x 1.46 (D) inches
  • 152 (H) x 66.5 (W) x 37 (D) mm
• Weight without antenna with battery pack: 0.67 lb 305 g
• Accessories supplied: See page 2

EMISSION

• Frequency allowance: ‡ 200 Hz
• Carrier power: 4 W
• Transmission interference: < 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
• Audio response: 300 Hz to 3 KHz
• Emitted power in the adjacent channel: < 20 W
• Microphone sensitivity: 6 mV
• Drain: 1,8 A (with modulation power Hi)
• Modulated signal distortion: 2%

RECEPTION

• Max. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad
  • 0.5 MV – 113 dBm (AM)
  • 0.3 MV – 116 dBm (FM)
  • 0.3 uV – 116 dBm (WX)
• Frequency response: 300 Hz to 3 kHz
• Adjacent channel selectivity: 60 dB
• Max. audio power: 1W
• Squelch sensitivity: min. 0.2 V – 120 dBm max. 1 mV – 47 dBm
• Frequency image rejection rate: 60 dB
• Intermediate frequency rejection rate: 70 dB
• Internal speaker: 16 ohms, 1 W

E) TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT TRANSMIT OR YOUR
   TRANSMISSION IS OF POOR QUALITY

2. Check that the antenna is correctly connected.

3. Check that the SWR is properly adjusted (Mobile Configuration only).

4. You are using the same modulation as your correspondent.

5. YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR

6. Check that the Squelch level is properly adjusted.

7. Check that the volume is set to a comfortable listening level.

8. Check that the antenna is correctly connected.

9. Check that the SWR is properly adjusted (Mobile Configuration only).

10. You are using the same modulation as your correspondent.

11. YOUR CB WILL NOT LIGHT UP

12. Check the battery or power supply.

13. Check the fuse (Mobile Configuration only).

F) 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). Choose your channel (19, 27).
Press the “push-to-talk” switch (14) 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, 27) and you have established communication with someone, it is common practice to choose another available channel so as not to block the calling channel.

GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS

This device is guaranteed 2 years of 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 war- ranty 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 an external mobile PRESIDENT antenna (this does not include the flexible antenna S-20 (C2) for the JERRY FCC unit), bringing the total duration of the warranty to 5 years. To be valid, the warranty registration must be completed and submitted within 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 cony of this email for vour 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.
• Batteries, power transistors, microphones, lights, fuses and the disrespect of the installation and use of specifications (including but not limited to the 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 the 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 is correctly connected.
• Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
• 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

CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE

WEATHER FREQUENCY TABLE

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.

IC RSS-GEN, Sec 7.1.2 Warning Statement – (Required for Transmitters w/ detachable antennas)
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not includ- ed in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Usage and RF Exposure Warning Statements
This radio transmitter may be used in a mobile/fixed application or as a portable handheld application. For mobile/fixed applications, an external antenna as previously specified should be used. For portable handheld applications, the flexible antenna supplied with the device, P/N S-20, should be used. When used in a mobile/fixed application, the antenna used for this radio must be properly installed and maintained 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 CB 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 interfer- ence;
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC

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, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res- idential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used by 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 the 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.

FCC 47 CFR §15.21 Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by President Electronics USA could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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

FCC RF Exposure Statement
This radio transmitter has been approved to meet the RF Exposure requirements of the FCC and Industry Canada based on the following:

1. 50% Push-To-Talk (PTT) duty cycle. When operating this device using the
   PTT pushbutton, do not operate (transmit) the device more than 50% of the time during a conversation.

2. 75% Voice Activated Transmission (VOX): When using this device in VOX mode, ambient noise can inadvertently cause the device to transmit. When in VOX mode, do not operate the device in a noisy environment to avoid transmitting over 75% of the time during the course of a conversation.

This radio transmitter has been approved to meet the RF Exposure requirements of the FCC and Industry Canada for portable use based on the following:

1. When ONLY used with the Body-Worn and Audio Accessories provided with the radio and/or only approved by President Electronics USA.
2. When ONLY used with the antenna provided with the radio and/or only ap- proved by President Electronics USA.

HEAD OFFICE USA – 1007 Collier Center Way.
©Naples, Florida 34110

• Web : http://www.president-electronics.us
• Phone : +1 239.302.3100
• Email: info@president-electronics.us

FAQ

• Q: Can I use two antennas simultaneously with the device?
  • A: No, using two antennas together may damage the device.
• Q: Where should I seek advice for antenna installation for mobile configuration?
  • A: Seek professional advice to select and install the antenna according to local laws for optimal performance.
• Q: What is the importance of adjusting SWR?
  • A: Adjusting SWR ensures proper standing wave ratio for maximum antenna efficiency and prevents damage to the power amplifier.

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