PRESIDENT MC KINLEY USA 12/24 V Owner's Manual

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SUMMARY

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SOMMAIRE

Français

INSTALLATION 5
HOW TO USE YOUR CB 8
FUNCTIONS 13
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING 15
HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE A MESSAGE 15
GLOSSARY 15
WARRANTY 17
FREQUENCY TABLES 66

SUMARIO

INSTALACIÓN 35
UTILIZACIÓN 38
FUNCIONES 43
CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS 45
GUÍA DE PROBLEMAS 46
COMO EMITIR O RECIBIR UN MENSAJE 46
LÉXICO 46
GARANTÍA 49
TABLAS DE FRECUENCIAS 66

Español

INSTALLATION 19
UTILISATION 22
FONCTIONS 27
CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 29
GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE 30
COMMENT ÉMETTRE OU RECEVOIR UN MESSAGE 30
GLOSSAIRE 30
GARANTIE 33
TABLEAUX DES FRÉQUENCES 66

SUMÁRIO

INSTALAÇÃO 51
UTILIZAÇÃO 54
FUNÇÕES 59
CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS 61
GUIA DE PROBLEMAS 61
COMO TRANSMITIR OU RECEBER UMA MENSAGEM 62
GLOSSÁRIO 62
GARANTIA 65
TABELAS DE FREQUÊNCIAS 66

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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

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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.

A) INSTALLATION

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1) WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR MOBILE CB RADIO

a) You should choose the most appropriate setting from a

simple and practical point of view.

b) Your CB radio should not interfere with the driver or the

passengers.

MOUNTING DIAGRAM

c) 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.

d) To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tap-

ping screws (2) provided (drilling diameter 3.2 mm). Take
care not to damage the vehicle’s electrical system while
drilling the dash board.

e) 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.

f) 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.

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2) ANTENNA INSTALLATION

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a) 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.

b) 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).

OUTPUT
RADIUS

PATTERN

c) 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.

3) 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.

a) Check that the battery is of 12 or 24 volts.
b) 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.

c) 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).

d) Connect the red wire (+)

to the positive terminal of
the battery and the black
(-) wire to the negative
terminal of the battery.

e) Connect the power ca-

ble to your CB radio.

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WARNING: Never replace the original fuse (2 A) by one of

a different value.

4) 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)

a) Connect the microphone.
b) Check the antenna connections.
c) Turn the set on by turning the volume knob (1) clockwise.
d) Turn the squelch SQ knob (2) to minimum (M position).
e) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
f) Go to channel 20 by using the CH rotary knob or UP/DN

keys (6) on the microphone.

5) 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)
a) 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).

b) 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.

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WARNING: In order to avoid any losses and attenuations

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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.

B) HOW TO USE YOUR CB

1) ON/OFF – VOLUME

a) To turn the set on, turn the VOL knob (1) clockwise.
b) To increase the sound level, turn the same knob further

clockwise.

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.

a) 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.

b) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) COARSE (CLARIFIER)

The function CRS allows a coarse frequency deviation

during LSB/USB reception.

The normal setting of both functions is on the central posi-

tion.

6) 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}.

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7) MODE ~ PA ~ •VOX
MODE

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 dis-

tance communications (according to the propagation
conditions).

Press MODE key (7) to alternate between :

(short press)

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 micro-

phone 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

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

mission 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).

: allows disabling the transmission generated by

: allows avoiding the sudden cut of the trans-

corresponds to Delay Time.

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Long press •VOX key (7) key in order to valid adjustments

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and quit the Vox Adjustment mode.

When VOX SETTING is done the VOX function is automati-

cally ON. “VOX” appears on the display.

8) WEATHER ~ ALERT ~ M1
WEATHER

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).

(short press)

M1

See § MEMORY page 12.

9) NB/ANL/HIC ~ SCAN ~ M2
NB/ANL/HIC

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.

(short press)

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.

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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 f unction (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 de-

creasing 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.

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.

11) •F/MEM ~ LOCK ~ •RF GAIN

•F/MEM

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.

(short press)

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M2

See § MEMORY page 12.

10) 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

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.

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12) 6 PIN MICROPHONE PLUG

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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.

13) PTT ~ RF POWER ~ MIC GAIN ~ TALKBACK

PTT (Push To Talk)

Transmission key, press to transmit a message, is dis-

played 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 TALK-

BACK 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 •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:

- 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.

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(short press)

(long press)

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.

C) 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 acti-

vate 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 ac-

tivate 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 micro-

phone 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

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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.

A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13.8 V / 27.6 V)
B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
C) EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
D) PA SPEAKER JACK (

8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)

E) JACK FOR OPTIONAL VOX MIKE (Ø 2.5 mm)

D) TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1) 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

2) 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 %

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3) 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

E) TROUBLE SHOOTING

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) YOUR CB WILL NOT LIGHT UP

- Check the power supply.

- Check the connection wiring.

- Check the fuse.

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).

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.

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

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TECHNICAL VOCABULARY

English

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

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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

us/warranty-registration

by using your smartphone to read (application must be available) the QR code on
the enclosed warranty card. 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 instal-

lation 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.

. You can also access this warranty registration page

www.president-electronics.

• 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

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AVERTISSEMENT PROPOSITION 65: Ce produit contient un produit chimique connu dans l’État de Californie pour provoquer des cancers et des malformations congénitales ou d’autres problèmes de reproduction.

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ATTENTION !

Avant toute utilisation, prenez garde de ne jamais émettre
sans avoir branché l’antenne (connecteur B situé sur la
face arrière de l’appareil), ni réglé le TOS (Taux d’Ondes
Stationnaires) ! Sinon, vous risquez de détruire l’amplifi­cateur de puissance, ce qui n’est pas couvert par la
garantie.

La garantie de ce poste est valable uniquement dans le pays d’achat.

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Bienvenue dans le monde des émetteurs-récepteurs
CB de la dernière génération. Cette nouvelle gamme
de postes vous fait accéder à la communication élec­tronique la plus performante. Grâce à l’utilisation de
technologies de pointe garantissant des qualités sans
précédent, votre PRESIDENT MC KINLEY USA 12/24 V est
un nouveau jalon dans la convivialité et la solution par
excellence pour le pro de la CB le plus exigeant. Pour
tirer le meilleur parti de toutes ses possibilités, nous vous
conseillons de lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi
avant d’installer et d’utiliser votre CB PRESIDENT MC
KINLEY USA 12/24 V.

A) INSTALLATION

1) CHOIX DE L’EMPLACEMENT ET MONTAGE DU POSTE
MOBILE

a) Choisissez l’emplacement le plus approprié à une utilisation

simple et pratique de votre poste mobile.

b) Veillez à ce qu’il ne gêne pas le conducteur ni les passagers

du véhicule.

SCHÉMA

GÉNÉRAL DE

MONTAGE

c) Prévoyez le passage et la protection des différents câbles,

(alimentation, antenne, accessoires...) afin qu’ils ne vien­nent en aucun cas perturber la conduite du véhicule.

d) Utilisez pour le montage le berceau (1) livré avec l’appa-

reil, fixez-le solidement à l’aide des vis auto taraudeuse (2)
fournies (diamètre de perçage 3,2 mm). Prenez garde de
ne pas endommager le système électrique du véhicule
lors du perçage du tableau de bord.

e) Lors du montage, n’oubliez pas d’insérer les rondelles de

caoutchouc (3) entre le poste et son support. Celles-ci
jouent en effet un rôle «d’amortisseur» et permettent une
orientation et un serrage en douceur du poste.

f) Choisissez un emplacement pour le support du micro et

prévoyez le passage de son cordon.

- NOTE : Votre poste mobile possédant une prise micro en

façade peut être encastré dans le tableau de bord. Dans
ce cas, il est recommandé d’y adjoindre un haut-parleur
externe pour une meilleure écoute des communications
(connecteur EXT.SP. situé sur la face arrière de l’appareil :
C). Renseignez-vous auprès de votre revendeur le plus
proche pour le montage sur votre appareil.

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2) INSTALLATION DE L’ANTENNE

a) Choix de l’antenne

- En CB, plus une antenne est grande, meilleur est son ren­dement. Votre Point Conseil saura orienter votre choix.

b) Antenne mobile

- Il faut l’installer à un endroit du véhicule où il y a un maximum
de surface métallique (plan de masse), en s’éloignant des
montants du pare-brise et de la lunette arrière.

- Dans le cas où une antenne radiotéléphone est déjà ins-

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tallée, l’antenne CB doit être au-dessus de celle-ci.

- Il existe 2 types d’antennes : les préréglées et les réglables.

- Les préréglées s’utilisent de préférence avec un bon plan
de masse (pavillon de toit ou malle arrière).

- Les réglables offrent une plage d’utilisation beaucoup plus
large et permettent de tirer parti de plans de masse moins
importants (voir § RÉGLAGE DU TOS page 19).

- Pour une antenne à fixation par perçage, il est nécessaire
d’avoir un excellent contact antenne/plan de masse ; pour
cela, grattez légèrement la tôle au niveau de la vis et de
l’étoile de serrage.

- Lors du passage du câble coaxial, prenez garde de ne pas
le pincer ou l’écraser (risque de rupture ou de court-circuit).

- Branchez l’antenne (B).

LOBE DE RAYONNEMENT

c) Antenne fixe

- Veillez à ce qu’elle soit dégagée au maximum. En cas de
fixation sur un mât, il faudra éventuellement haubaner
conformément aux normes en vigueur (se renseigner auprès
d’un professionnel). Les antennes et accessoires PRESIDENT
sont spécialement conçus pour un rendement optimal de
chaque appareil de la gamme.

3) CONNEXION DE L’ALIMENTATION

Votre PRESIDENT MC KINLEY USA 12/24 V est muni d’une

protection contre les inversions de polarité. Néanmoins,
avant tout branchement, vérifiez vos connexions.

Votre poste doit être alimenté par une source de courant

continu de 12 ou 24 Volts (A). À l’heure actuelle, la plupart
des voitures et des camions fonctionnent avec une mise à
la masse négative. On peut s’en assurer en vérifiant que la
borne (-) de la batterie soit bien connectée au bloc mo­teur ou au châssis. Dans le cas contraire, consultez votre
revendeur.

a) Assurez-vous que l’alimentation soit bien de 12 ou 24 Volts.
b) Repérez les bornes (+) et (-) de la batterie (+ = rouge, - =

noir). Dans le cas où il serait nécessaire de rallonger le cordon
d’alimentation, utilisez un câble de section équivalente ou
supérieure.

c) Il est nécessaire de se connecter sur un (+) et un (-) perma-

nents. Nous vous conseillons donc de brancher directement
le cordon d’alimentation sur la batterie (le branchement
sur le cordon de l’au­toradio ou sur d’autres
parties du circuit élec­trique pouvant dans
certains cas favoriser
la réception de signaux
parasites).

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d) Branchez le fil rouge (+) à la borne positive de la batterie

et le fil noir (-) à la borne négative de la batterie.

e) Branchez le cordon d’alimentation au poste.

ATTENTION : Ne jamais remplacer le fusible d’origine (2 A)

par un modèle d’une valeur différente !

4) OPÉRATIONS DE BASE À EFFECTUER AVANT LA PREMIÈRE
UTILISATION, SANS PASSER EN ÉMISSION (sans appuyer
sur la pédale du micro)

a) Branchez le micro,
b) Vérifiez le branchement de l’antenne,
c) Mise en marche de l’appareil : tournez le bouton de volume

VOL (1) dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre jusqu’à

entendre un “clic”.

d) Tournez le bouton du squelch SQ (2) au minimum (position

M).

e) Réglez le bouton VOLUME à un niveau convenable.
f) Amenez le poste sur le canal 20 à l’aide des touches s/

(4/5) ou UP/DN (14/15) du microphone.

5) RÉGLAGE DU TOS (Taux d’ondes stationnaires)

ATTENTION : Opération à effectuer impérativement lors de

la première utilisation de l’appareil ou lors d’un change­ment d’antenne. Ce réglage doit être fait dans un endroit
dégagé, à l’air libre.

* Réglage avec le TOS-mètre intégré

NOUVEAU, FACILE ET TRÈS UTILE - Réglage du TOS par bips

sonores

- Appuyer sur le bouton CH (6) six fois pour entrer dans la
fonction.

- Un message indiquant le canal actif et SWR s’affiche pen­dant 2 secondes. Par exemple {CH40 SWR}.

- Le poste passe automatiquement en mode TX sans presser

la touche PTT (13) et le calibrage commence. Le temps
de calibrage est de 5 minutes maximum. Un décompte
se fait dans l’afficheur.

- Ajuster l’antenne.

- Le bip* est continu quand la valeur du TOS est égale à
10** (=1,0). L’espace entre les bip devient de plus en plus
grand au fur et à mesure que la valeur du TOS s’éloigne
de 10** (=1,0).

- Le volume du bip est réglable avec le bouton VOL (1).

- L’afficheur indique la valeur du TOS. Par exemple 25**
(=2,5).

- Appuyer sur la pédale PTT (13) pour sortir du mode FONC-

TIONS.

*Vérifier que le volume du bip soit réglé à un niveau conve-

nable.

**Il n’y a pas de séparateur décimal dans l’affichage de

la valeur du TOS. 25, par exemple, signifie 2,5.

Voir la fonction SWR page 28.

* Réglage avec TOS-mètre externe (type TOS-1 PRESIDENT)
a) Branchement du Tos-mètre :

- Brancher le Tos-mètre entre le poste et l’antenne, le plus
près possible du poste (utilisez pour cela un câble de 15,75
pouces (40 cm) maximum type CA-2C PRESIDENT).

b) Réglage du Tos :

- Amener le poste sur le canal 20 en AM.

- Positionner le commutateur du Tos-mètre en position FWD
(calibrage).

- Appuyer sur la pédale PTT (13) pour passer en émission.

- Amener l’aiguille sur l’index  à l’aide du bouton de ca­librage.

- Basculer le commutateur en position REF (lecture de la
valeur du TOS). La valeur lue sur le vu-mètre doit être très

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proche de 1. Dans le cas contraire, rajuster votre antenne
jusqu’à obtention d’une valeur aussi proche que possible
de 1 (une valeur de TOS comprise entre 1 et 1,8 est ac­ceptable).

- Il est nécessaire de recalibrer le Tos-mètre, entre chaque
opération de réglage de l’antenne.

Remarque : Afin d’éviter les pertes et atténuations dans

les câbles de connexion entre la radio et ses accessoires,
PRESIDENT recommande une longueur de câble inférieure

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à 3 m (118,11 pouces).

Maintenant, votre poste est prêt à fonctionner.

B) UTILISATION

montre. Dans ce cas le réglage du squelch redevient
manuel. disparaît de l’afficheur.

b) SQUELCH MANUEL

Tourner le bouton du squelch SQ (2) dans le sens des aiguilles

d’une montre jusqu’au point exact où tout bruit de fond
disparaît. C’est un réglage à effectuer avec précision, car
mis en position maximum dans le sens des aiguilles d’une
montre, seuls les signaux les plus forts peuvent être perçus.

3) AFFICHEUR

Il permet de visualiser l’ensemble des fonctions :

1) MARCHE/ARRÊT - VOLUME

a) Pour allumer votre poste, tourner le bouton VOL (1) dans

le sens des aiguilles d’une montre.

b) Pour augmenter le volume sonore, continuer à tourner ce

bouton dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre.

2) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control) / SQUELCH

Cette fonction permet de supprimer les bruits de fond indé-

sirables en l’absence de communication. Le squelch ne joue
ni sur le volume sonore ni sur la puissance d’émission, mais il
permet d’améliorer considérablement le confort d’écoute.

a) ASC : SQUELCH À RÉGLAGE AUTOMATIQUE

Brevet mondial, exclusivité PRESIDENT
Tourner le bouton du squelch SQ (2) dans le sens contraire

des aiguilles d’une montre en position ASC. apparaît
sur l’afficheur. Aucun réglage manuel répétitif et optimisa­tion permanente entre la sensibilité et le confort d’écoute
lorsque l’ASC est actif. Cette fonction peut être désactivée
par rotation du bouton dans le sens des aiguilles d’une

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Le BARGRAPHE principal visualise le niveau de réception

et le niveau de puissance émise. Les petits bargraphes
visualisent les niveaux du Mic Gain, RF Gain et RF Power.

4) FINE (CLARIFIER)

La fonction FIN permet le décalage fin (fine) de la fréquence

en réception LSB/USB afin d’améliorer la clarté de la voix
de votre correspondant.

5) COARSE (CLARIFIER)

La fonction CRS permet le décalage grossier (coarse) de

la fréquence en réception LSB/USB.

La position normale de ces deux fonctions se situe sur la

graduation centrale.

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