PRESIDENT Walker III FCC Owner’s Manual

PRESIDENT Walker III FCC

Your PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC at a glance

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 WALKER III 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 WALKER III 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 1.126 in / 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.

  • 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

• 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 WALKER III 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.
WARNING: Trucks generally have two batteries and an electrical installation of 24 volts, in which case it will be necessary to insert a 24/12 volt converter (type CV 24/12 PRESIDENT) into the electrical circuit. The following connection steps should be carried out with the power cable disconnected from the set.

•  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 transceiver to a permanent (+) and (-). We advise you to connect the power cable directly to the battery (as the connection of the transceiver 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 VOLUME knob (1) clockwise.
• Turn the SQUELCH knob (2) to minimum M.
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Go to channel 20 by using rotary PUSH knob (6) or UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone.

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 car-ried out in an obstacle-free area.

• Adjustment with internal SWR-meter
  NEW, EASY AND VERY HANDY- Adjustment of SWR meter by beep tones See menu SWR ADJUSTMENT function page 12.

• 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 in / 40 cm cable, type President CA 2C).

To adjust the SWR meter:

• Set the CB on channel 20.
• Put the switch on the SWR-meter to position FWD (calibration).
• Press the PTT “push-to-talk” switch (17) 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 in / 3 m).
  Your transceiver is now ready for use.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSCEIVER

1. ON/OFF ~ VOLUME
   Turn on : turn VOLUME knob (1) clockwise. If the function KEY BEEP is active (see menu KEY BEEP page 10), the radio emits a beep. The radio is “on”. Display shows the microphone type setup during 1 second . See menu MIC TYPE page 12.
   Turn Off : turn VOLUME knob (1) counterclockwise until radio emits click sound. Your radio is “off”.
   Volume Adjustment: rotate VOLUME knob (1) clockwise to adjust volume. Turn the same knob counterclockwise to reduce the sound level.

2. 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 SQUELCH 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.

   •  MANUAL SQUELCH
     Turn the SQUELCH 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.

3. RF POWER
   In TX mode, turn the RF POWER knob (3) to adjust the transmission power; clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the RF POWER.

4. MIC GAIN
   Adjustment of the sensitivity level of the microphone.
   The normal position of this function is set to maximum clockwise.

5. RF GAIN
   Adjustment of the reception sensitivity. Maximum position in the case of long- distance transmission. You can decrease the RF GAIN, to avoid distortions, when the interlocutor is near. Reduce the gain on reception in the case of a close communication with a correspondent not equipped with a RF POWER. The normal position of this function is at maximum clockwise.

6. ROTARY “PUSH” KNOB
   In normal operation, turn rotary PUSH knob (6) to adjust channel. Clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the channel.
   In MENU mode (long Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to activate this mode). See § MENU .
   See § UP/DN BUTTONS ON THE MICROPHONE .

7. LCD

   • Indicates transmission
   • PA PA (Public Address) mode activated
   • AM AM modulation
   • FM FM modulation
   • ROGER BEEP function activated
   • BP KEY BEEP function activated
   • Automatic Squelch Control activated
   • VOX VOX function activated
   • SCAN function activated (the dot blinks)
   • TALKBACK TALKBACK function activated
   • MENU mode activated
   • Indicates selected channel (large digits)
   • The Weather Channel mode is activated
   • The channel is stored in the scan skip memory
   • ALERT function is activated
   • Indicates frequency or menu

8. SCAN ~ SKIP ~ VOX
   SCAN (short press)
   Short press the SCAN key (8) to activate the SCAN function. The dot between the two channel digits flashes to indicate that the function is active.
   The scanning stops as soon as there is a busy channel. The scanning automatically starts 5 seconds after the end of the transmission and no key is activated during 5 seconds. Turn the PUSH rotary knob (6) to change the scan direction.
   CB channel Scan
   In CB mode, the SCAN function scans the 40 CB channels.
   WX channel Scan
   In WX mode (see § WX MODE page 9), the SCAN function scans the 7 WX channels.
   Note: The weather channel SCAN can run in the background while using the unit in CB mode.
   In the current mode, press the PTT switch (17) to deactivate the SCAN func- tion. The dot between the two channel digits disappears from the display.
   SKIP (long press only when the SCAN function is activated)
   This function allows you to SKIP a channel found by the SCAN function. When the scan stops on an unwanted channel, press and hold the SCAN key (8) for 1 second to store this channel in the SCAN SKIP memory. A beep sounds. The channel will no longer be scanned, “SK” appears on the display.
   Consult the SCAN SKIP menu on page 13.
   VOX (long press)
   The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original micro-phone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch (17). The use of an optional vox microphone connected to the rear panel of the transceiver (E) disables the original microphone.
   Long press the VOX key (8) in order to activate the VOX function. “VOX” appears on the display. Long press again the VOX key (8) to disable the function. “VOX” disappears.
   Consult the VOX SET menu on page 12.

9. AM/FM ~ TALKBACK
   AM/FM (short press)
   This key allows you to select the modulation mode (AM or FM). Your modulation mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent. Corresponding mode is displayed on the display.

   • Amplitude Modulation / AM: communication on a field with relief and obstacles at middle distance (the most used).
   • Frequency Modulation / FM: for nearby communications on a flat open field.
   • TALKBACK (long press)
     This function allows you to hear your own modulation in the optional internal or external speaker connected to the EXT. jack (C).
     Long press the TALKBACK key (9) to activate/deactivate the TALKBACK function. When the function is active, “TALKBACK” flashes in the LCD for 3 seconds, displaying the current level of the TALKBACK, and remains then permanently displayed. See § TALKBACK LEVEL page 13.

10. NB/ANL – HIC FILTERS
    3 positions switch: Low position: no filter is activated. Central position: only ANL and NB filters are enabled. High position: all filters (ANL, NB and HI-CUT) are activated.
    NB: Noise Blanker / ANL: Automatic Noise Limiter. These filters allow reducing back ground noises and some reception interferences.
    HI-CUT: Cuts out the high frequency interferences and has to be used in accordance with the reception conditions.

11. PRIORITY CHANNELS
    Priority channels will be automatically selected by switching this key (11). 3 positions switch: EMG1/ Priority channel 1 is activated. EMG2 / Priority channel 2 is activated. OFF / No priority channel is activated.
    The default priority channels are channel 9 AM (EMG1) and channel 19 AM (EMG2).
    See the EMG SET 1 and EMG SET 2 menus page 11 to set priority channels. Note: Activating a priority channel no longer allows you to use the PA or WX modes, or to start the SCAN function. If the KEY BEEP function is active, an error beep is emitted. “EMG” and the channel blink to indicate unauthorized handling. Turn the switch (11) to the OFF position to use these functions.

12. CB/PA
    Switch between CB and PA (Public Address) mode.
    An external optional speaker can be connected to the unit to the PA.SP. jack on the rear panel. (D). Turn the MIC GAIN knob (4) to adjust the PA volume.
    For details on operating in PA mode, see the PA SETTING menu on page 12.

13. WX MODE ~ ALERT
    WX MODE (short press)
    Note: CB functions are not allowed in WX mode. If a user presses a not al- lowed key when the KEY BEEP function is activated, the radio sounds an error tone.
    Select a channel other than the EMG1 or EMG2 emergency channels. The PRIORITY CHANNEL switch (11) must be in the OFF position. Press briefly the WX key (13) to alternate between CB and WX modes. When WX mode is active, “WX” is displayed. WX mode allows you to listen to weather reports. When this mode is turned on, turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use the UP/DN (18) keys on the microphone to search, through the 7 weather channels, for the channel corresponding to your location (See WEATHER FREQUENCY TABLE page 59).
    The display shows the selected channel.
    ALERT (long press)
    Note: The SIREN tone only sounds in PA or CB mode. It does not sound in WX mode.
    Long press the ALERT key (13), to activate/deactivate the ALERT function. When the function is activated the last digit of frequency becomes A ( ). If the function is activated and a tone is detected at the selected weather channel, then the unit sounds “SIREN” tone. The unit cancels CB or PA mode and goes to WX mode.
    During a SIREN tone sound, press PTT key (17) to stop the sound.

14. BARGRAPH
    Indicates the reception level and the emitted power level.

15. 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 60.

16. USB CHARGING SOCKET
    The USB socket (16) can be used to charge smartphones, tablets or other rechargeable devices with 5 V – 2.1 A.

17. PTT
    Transmission key, press to transmit a message, is displayed and release to listen to an incoming communication, disappears.
    TOT (Time Out Timer)
    If the PTT switch (17) key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, the display starts blinking and the transmission ends. A beep will sound until the PTT switch (17) key is released.

18. UP/DN BUTTONS ON MICROPHONE
    In normal use, press UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to change the channel. UP to increase and DN to decrease the channel.
    See ROTARY “PUSH” KNOB page 7.

• DC-POWER TERMINAL (13,8 V)
• ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
• JACK FOR EXTERNAL OPTIONAL SPEAKER (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
• JACK FOR PA OPTIONAL SPEAKER (Public Address) (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
• JACK FOR OPTIONAL VOX MICROPHONE (Ø 2.5 mm)

MENU
The order of 13 functions is as described in this manual. However, the function displayed by entering the MENU will be the last function modified by user.
The procedure is the same whatever the function is:
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone  to select the menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter of the chosen function blinks on the display.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to modify the value of the parameter.
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate the chosen value. The pa-rameter stops blinking and if the function has more than one parameter, the next parameter blinks.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds. disappears from the display.
   Note: UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone have the same effect as the rotation of the rotary PUSH knob (6). PTT switch (17) validates the last setting and exists MENU. disappears.

COLOR
This function allows to choose the backlight color of the LCD. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the COLOR menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current color blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (11) on the microphone to select the color. 7 available colors are displayed over and over :
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate the chosen color. The color stops blinking. a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b)
5. Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears in the display. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display.
   Default COLOR is (Orange).

DIMMER
The DIMMER function allows to adjust the brightness (from 1 to 9) of the backlight or to set no backlight (OF).
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the DIMMER menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The value of the dimmer blinks on the display.
3.  Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select a new value.
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   • Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch disappears.
5.  If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in  the display.
   Default DIMMER value is 9.

KEY BEEP
When the function is activated, a beep sounds when a key is pressed, by changing the channel etc. “BP” appears on the display when the function is active. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the KEyBEEP menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current status blinks on the display.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to activate On / deactivate Of the function.
4.  New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   • Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch  disappears.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in  the display. Default KEY BEEP is On.

ROGER BEEP
When the function is active, the icon appears on the display.
The Roger Beep sounds when the PTT switch (17) on the microphone is re-leased in order to let your correspondent speak. Historically as transceiver is a “simplex” communication mode, it is not possible to speak and to listen at the same time (as it is the case with a telephone). Once someone had finished talking, 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.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the RG BP menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current status blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to activate (On*) / deactivate (Of) the function.
4.  New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   • Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch  (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in  disappears in  the display.
   *When the function is On, you can select 5 other ROGER BEEP tones continuing to turn the rotary PUSH knob (6).
   Default ROGER BEEP is Of.

TONE
The TONE function is used to change the tone on reception. 11 levels from – 5 to +5. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the TONE menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The value of the tone blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select a new value.
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   •  Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch  (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.
5.  If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in  the display. Default TONE is 0.

EMG SET 1
Allows to set the Priority Channel 1.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the EMG 1 menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The channel blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the channel.
4. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The modulation mode blinks on LCD.
5. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the modulation mode AM or FM.
6. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The modulation mode stops blinking. a) Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.
7.  If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in  the display.
   Default Priority channel 1 is 9 AM. See § PRIORITY CHANNELS page 9.

EMG SET 2
Allows to set the Priority Channel 2.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone  to select the EMG 2 menu.
   Points 2 to 7 are identical to § EMG SET 1.
   Default Priority channel 2 is 19 AM. See § PRIORITY CHANNELS page 9.

VOX SET
Three parameters allow to adjust the VOX function: Sensitivity: L / Anti-vox level: A / Vox delay time: t.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the VOX SET menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current parameter blinks on LCD: A, L or t.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone To select another parameter other than the one displayed or…
4. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current value of the selected parameter blinks on LCD.
5. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or press the UP/DN (18) keys on the microphone to modify the value.
6. Push again the the rotary PUSH knob (6) to store and move to next setting…
7. Once the settings done, press the PTT switch (17) key to exit the VOX Adjust-ment mode. If no adjustment is made for 10 seconds, the unit automatically exits the menu.
   • Sensitivity “L” : allows the adjustment of the microphone (original one or optional vox) for an optimum transmission quality. Adjustable level from1 (high level) to 9 (low level).Default value: 2.
   •  Anti-Vox “A”: allows disabling the transmission generated by the surrounding noise. The level is adjustable. OF (according the squelch level) and from 0 (without anti-vox) to 9 (low level). Default value: Of.
   • Delay time “T” : 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). Default value; 1.
     The Vox Adjustment does not automatically active the VOX function.

SWR ADJUSTMENT
This function allows to adjust the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) by beep tones. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use the UP/DN buttons (18) on the micro-phone to select the SWR menu.
2. Press the rotary PUSH knob (6). The radio automatically goes to TX mode without pressing PTT switch (17) . The SWR measurement starts. Measurement time is 5 minutes maximum. The remaining time is displayed.
3. Adjust your antenna.
4. The beep tone* is continuous when SWR value is equal to 1.0. The space between two beeps became longer when SWR value moves away from1.0. Display shows the SWR value. For example 2.5.
5.  Press PTT switch (17) to exit MENU mode. disappears in the display.
   • *Volume of the beep tone is adjustable with VOLUME knob (1). Please check that the beep volume is set to a comfortable listening level.
     See § HOW TO ADJUST SWR page 6.

MIC TYPE
The PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC can be used with an electret microphone as well as with the dynamic one, 6-pin PRESIDENT (see the cabling diagram page 60). Turning on the unit, the type of the microphone is briefly dis-played.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the MIC TP menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current parameter blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the type on the microphone EL (electret) or DY (dynamic).
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   • Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch  (17) to validate and exit MENU.  disappears.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in  the display.
   Default type of microphone is EL (electret).

PA SETTING
This function allows to select the operating mode of Public Address. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU.  is displayed.

1. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current value blinks on LCD.
2. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the operating mode of the PA : In, OF or PA.
3. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   • Go back to point 1 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.
4.  If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display.
   In: the modulation of the microphone is transmitted to the external loudspeaker connected to jack PA.SP. (D). The received signal is transmitted to the internal loudspeaker [or external optional loudspeaker connected to
   jack EXT.SP (C)]. “PA” blinks alternately with the modulation mode (AM). OF: The reception is no more functional. Only the modulation of the microphone is transmitted to the Public Address loudspeaker connected to jack PA.SP. (D). PA and PA volume level are displayed.
   PA: the modulation of the microphone and the received signal are transmitted to the Public Address loudspeaker connected to jack PA.SP. (D). PA
   MODE: “PA” blinks alternately with the modulation mode (AM). The MIC GAIN knob (4) to adjust the audio level of the mode PA. Default PA setting is: In. See § PA (Public Address)

SCAN SKIP
This function allows to memorize/erase a channel form the SCAN SKIP memory.

1. Select then channel to be set.
2.  Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.
3.  Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the SCAN SKIP menu.
4. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate.
5. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to alternate between ON and OF.
6. . New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
   • Go back to point 2 to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.
7.  If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display.
   On memorize the current channel into the SCAN SKIP memory. When a channel is stored in the memory, appears in the display next to the channel number.
   OF erase the current channel from the SCAN SKIP memory, disappears from the display. See the § SKIP on page 8.

RESET
Erase the scan skip memory or restore all factory settings.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.

1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select the RESET menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. SC or AL blinks on LCD.
3.  Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to select SC or AL.
4.  New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The unit exits MENU. disappears.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in the display.
6. SC erase all the channels stored on the SCAN SKIP memory. They are now enabled to be scanned (see the § SKIP page 8). AL restore all the factory parameters.

FUNCTION WITH PTT SWITCH
TALKBACK LEVEL
This function allows to adjust the volume level of the TALKBACK.

1. Activate the TALKBACK function (see § TALKBACK page 9).
2. Press and hold the PTT switch (17) then turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) to increase (clockwise) / decrease (counterclockwise) the volume level of the TALKBACK from 1 to 9.
3.  Release the PTT switch (17).

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL

• Channels : 40
• Modulation modes : AM / FM
• Frequency range : from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
• Weather channels : from162,400 MHz to 162,550 MHz
• Antenna impedance : 50 ohms
• Power supply : 13.8 V
• Dimensions : 6.692 (W) x 6.299 (D) x 2.047 (H) inches : 170 (W) x 160 (D) x 52 (H) mm
• Weight : ± 2.43 lbs / 1.1 kg
• Accessories supplied : 1 microphone electret UP/DOWN with support, mounting cradle, screws and fused power cord.

TRANSMISSION

• Frequency allowance : +/- 200 Hz
• Carrier power : 4 W AM / 4 W FM
• Transmission interference : inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
• Audio response : 300 Hz to 3 KHz
• Emitted power in the adj. channel : inferior to 20 μW
• Microphone sensitivity : 3.0 mV
• Drain : < 2 A max. (with modulation)
• Modulated signal distortion : 1,8 %

RECEPTION

• Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad : 0.5 μV – 113 dBm – AM : 0.3 μV – 116 dBm – FM
• Frequency response : 300 Hz to 3 kHz
• Adjacent channel selectivity : 60 dB
• Maximum audio power : 3 W
• Squelch sensitivity : minimum 0.2 μV – 120 dBm maximum 1 mV – 47 dBm
• Frequency image rejection rate : 60 dB
• Intermediate frequency rej. rate : 70 dB
• Drain : 180 ~ 500 mA maximum

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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.
• Check that the RF POWER value is set on maximum. (See § RF POWER ).
•  Check that the MIC GAIN value is set on maximum. (See § MIC GAIN ).
• 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 the RF GAIN level is set on maximum. (See § RF GAIN).
• You are using the same modulation mode than as correspondent.

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

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

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 willreceive 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.

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 included in this list, having a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

RF Exposure Warning Statements

The antenna used for this radio must be properly installed and maintained and 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 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 interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC 47 CFR §15.21 Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by President Electronics USA could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 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 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.

References

• electronics.us
• electronics.us
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Group President Electronics USA
• Warranty-registration - Group President Electronics USA

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