President Randy FCC Owner’s manual
Handheld or Mobile
CB Radio
Radio CB
Portátil o Móvil
Owner’s manual
Manual del usuario
Contents / Contenido:
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C4
C3
details may differ / foto no contractual
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C8
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C7
C5
C1 RANDY FCC
C2 Flexible antenna S-20
C3 Antenna adapter
C4 Microphone support
C5 Belt clip
C6 Wrist wrap
C7 AC power supply
C8 Home charger
C9 Battery pack 1800 mA
C10 Car adapter
C11 Fuse
C12 User’s manual
C10
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TNC/PL239
(Lithium Ion)
C11
C12
Your RANDY FCC at a glance
Un vistazo a vuestro PRESIDENT RANDY FCC
C1 RANDY FCC
C2 Antena flexible S-20
C3 Adaptador de antena TNC/PL239
C4 Soporte de micrófono
C5 Pinza de cinturón
C6 Correa de mano
C7 Suministrado de potencia CA
C8 cargador
C9 Batería 1800 mA Litio Ion
C10 Adaptador de coche
C11 Fusible
C12 Manual del usuario
Please refer to our website : www.president-electronics.us for optional accessories.
Consulte nuestro sitio: www.president-electronics.us para los accesorios opcionales.
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SUMMARY
MOBILE CONFIGURATION 6
HANDHELD CONFIGURATION 8
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 9
MENU SETTING 16
FUNCTION WITH PTT SWITCH 20
CHARGING THE RANDY FCC 20
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 21
TROUBLE SHOOTING 22
HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE A MESSAGE 23
GLOSSARY 23
GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS 26
FREQUENCY TABLES 52 ~ 53
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SUMARIO
CONFIGURACIÓN MÓVIL 29
CONFIGURACIÓN PORTÁTIL 31
CONTROLES Y FUNCIONES 31
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FUNCIONES 32
MENÚS 39
FUNCIÓN CON LA PALANCA DE EMISIÓN PTT 44
CARGANDO EL RANDY FCC 44
CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS 45
GUÍA DE PROBLEMAS 46
CÓMO EMITIR O RECIBIR UN MENSAJE 47
GLOSARIO 47
CONDICIONES GENERALES DE GARANTÍA 50
TABLA DE FRECUENCIAS
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Español
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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.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit peut vous exposer à des
agents chimiques, y compris le plomb, identifiés par l’État de Californie
comme pouvant causer le cancer et des malformations congénitales ou
autres effets nocifs sur la reproduction. Pour de plus amples informations,
prière de consulter le site 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 destruction
of the power amplifier, which is not covered
by the warranty.
*in mobile configuration when the flexible antenna (C2)
has been removed and replaced by a CB antenna using
the TNC/PL239 adapter (C3).
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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
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PRESIDENT range gives you access to top performance CB equipment.
With the use of up-to-date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT RANDY 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 RANDY FCC.
A) MOBILE CONFIGURATION
1) ANTENNA INSTALLATION
- Remove the flexible antenna (C2) from the device.
- Replace the antenna (C2) with the antenna adapter (C3)
- Connect the CB antenna to the antenna adapter (C3).
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 § 3, ADJUSTMENT OF SWR).
- 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 to the adapter (C3).
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.
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2) BASIC OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE
OUTPUT RADIUS
PATTERN
USING YOUR SET FOR THE FIRST TIME (without
transmitting and without using the «push-to-talk»
switch)
a) Check the antenna connections.
b) Turn the set on by turning the Power knob (1) clockwise.
c) Set the squelch OFF. See § 11 and 12 page 14.
d) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
e) Go to channel 20 by using the channel selectors s or t key (3).
3) 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 PRESI-
DENT)
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), type President CA-2C).
b) To adjust the SWR meter:
- Set the CB on channel 20.
- 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 t by using the calibration key.
- Change the switch to position REF (reading of the SWR level).
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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).
- It will be necessary to re-calibrate the SWR meter after each
adjustment of the antenna.
WARNING: In order to avoid any losses and attenuations in ca-
bles used for connection between the radio and its accessories,
PRESIDENT recommends to use a cable with a length less than
118.11 inches (3 m).
Your CB is now ready for use.
B) HANDHELD CONFIGURATION
1) INSTALLATION
- Screw the flexible antenna (C2) on the device.
- Check that the battery is fully charged. See § CHARGING THE
RANDY FCC page 20.
Your CB is now ready for use.
C) CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
C2 Flexible antenna
A External microphone plug
B External speaker plug
C Internal microphone
D Internal speaker
E Battery Pack Door
C4 Microphone Support
C5 Belt clip
1 On/Off - Volume
2 LCD
3 UP s / DOWN t Keys
key - MENU key
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5 SCAN key - DW (Dual Watch) key
6 EMG (Emergency) key
7 VOX key
8 MON (Monitor) key 9 ANL/NB key - HI-CUT key
10 CB/WX key - ALERT key
Compander key
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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
D) FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
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1) ON/OFF ~ VOLUME
- Turn the On/Off-Volume knob (1) clockwise for setting the unit on
and increase the volume. If the KEY BEEP function is activated, 4
tones sound when you turn the CB radio on.
- Turn the On/Off-Volume knob (1) counter clockwise for decreasing
the volume and setting the unit off.
See § KEY BEEP on page 17. See ECO MODE page 17.
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2) DISPLAY
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AM AM Mode
MON Monitor function activated
BP Key Beep activated
ANL ANL filter activated
NB NB filter activated
HIC HI-CUT filter activated
SCAN SCAN function activated
VOX VOX function activated
WX WX (Weather Channel) mode activated
DW DW (Dual Watch) function activated
EMG Emergency channel activated
ALERT ALERT function activated
LOCK function is activated
Menu activated
Indicates Vox parameter
ASC activated
Roger Beep activated
Compander filter activated
Noise Gate activated
Battery Level
Charging indicator
Indicates Frequency or Menu
TX or RX bargarph
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3) CHANNEL SELECTOR: t/s keys
- Press the t (3) button to decrease a channel.
- Press the s (3) button to increase a channel.
A «beep» sounds each time the channel changes, if the KEY BEEP
function is activated. See § KEY BEEP page 17.
4) ~ MENU
(short press)
- Turn on the unit.
- Short press the
- Quickly press the s or t key (3) to select between the 4 possible
lights :
- Short press the key (4) to switch off the flashlight.
key (4) to switch on the flashlight.
MENU (long press)
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU.
the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the menu to be set.
3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate the selected menu. The
parameter of the menu blinks.
4. Press the s or t key (3) to change the parameter.
5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications.
See § MENU SETTING page 16.
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5) SCAN ~ DW
(short press)
SCAN
Short press the SCAN key (5) to activate the SCAN function. Press
the s key (3) to scan in increasing order. Press the t key (3) to
scan in decreasing order.
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 scan also
restarts in increasing order with the s key (3), or in decreasing
order with the t key (3).
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When the SCAN function is activated, “SCAN” blinks on the
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display.
CB channel scan
In CB mode (see § CB/WX page 14), the SCAN function scans
the 40 CB channels.
Weather channel scan
In WX mode (see § CB/WX page 14), the SCAN function scans
the 7 WX channels.
Note: The weather channel SCAN can run in the background
while using the CB.
In the current mode, press the PTT switch (14) to deactivate the
SCAN function. “SCAN” disappears on the display.
DW (Dual Watch) (long press)
Long press the DW key (5) to activate the DW function. Allows
to alternate between the active and a second (customizable)
channel. When the function is active, “DW” appears on the
display.
Press the PTT switch (14) to exit the DW function.
See menu DW (Dual Watch) SETTING page 19.
6) EMG ~ EMG SET
(short press)
EMG
Emergency channel is automatically selected by pressing the
EMG Key (6). First short press to call the first emergency customisable channel. Second short press to call the second emergency
customisable channel. “EMG” appears on the display when an
emergency channel is activated. Third short press to go back to
the current channel. “EMG” disappears on the display.
See § KEY LOCK page 16.
EMG SET (long press)
Priority channels can be assigned to any channel. To define a
new priority channel:
1. Press shortly the EMG key (6) until you select the priority channel
to be customized. “EMG” is displayed on the LCD.
2. Press the EMG key (6) for one second to set the selected emergency channel.
3. Use the s or t key (3) to select the new channel.
is displayed. “EMG” blinks.
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4. Press the PTT switch (14) to confirm your choice. The unit returns
to CB mode.
5. If no key is pressed for 10 seconds, the unit automatically exits
the setting function to return to CB mode.
The default priority channels are channel 09 (1) and channel 19
(2).
See menu EMG SETTING page 18.
7) VOX (short press)
The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original
microphone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch (14). The use of an optional vox microphone
connected to the unit (A) disables the original microphone.
Press shortly the VOX key (7) in order to activate the VOX function.
«VOX» appears on the display. A new press on the VOX (7) key
disables the function, «VOX» disappears.
See menu VOX SETTING page 19.
8) MONITOR ~ COMPANDER
MONITOR (short press)
This function allows to monitor the channel despite the squelch.
When the
is high, press the MON key (8) to hear the active channel.
See § KEY LOCK page 16.
is active or when the level of the manual squelch
COMPANDER (long press)
Long press the
PANDER. When the COMPANDER is active, appears on the
LCD.
This switchable filter allows to improve the reception mode.
key (8) to activate/deactivate the COM-
9) ANL/NB ~ HI-CUT
ANL/NB
Short press the ANL/NB key (9) to activate/deactivate the filters
in this order :
(short press)
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The activated filter is shown on the display.
ANL - Automatic Noise Limiter: This filter allows the reduction of
background noises and some reception interferences.
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NB - Noise Blanker: This filter allows the reduction of back ground
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noise, and some reception interference.
HI-CUT (long press)
Long press the HI-CUT key (9) to activate/deactivate the HI-CUT
filter. “HIC” appears on the display when the filter is active.
Hi-Cut: Eliminates high frequency interferences. Has to be used
in accordance with the reception conditions.
10) CB/WX ~ ALERT
CB/WX
Short press the CB/WX key (10) to alternate between CB or WX
(Weather Channel) mode. “WX” appears on the display if the
Weather Channel mode is active.
WX (Weather Channel) Mode
CB functions are not allowed in WX mode.
The WX mode allows you to hear weather informations. When
the mode is activated, use the s or t key (3) to move through
the 7 weather channels and find the active channel in your local
area. See table page xxx.
The display shows the selected weather channel and if the unit
receives a signal,
(short press)
icon appears.
ALERT (long press)
This function only works in CB mode. It does not work in WX mode.
Press and hold the ALERT key (10) 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 a “siren” alert. “ALERT” and the WX channel blink on the
display. The unit cancels CB mode and goes to WX mode.
While the “siren” sounds, press any key to stop the sound, “ALERT”
and the “WX channel” stop blinking on the display.
Note: The “siren” alert sounds when ALERT is detected in the
selected WEATHER channel only. Use first SCAN function in WX
mode (see § SCAN page 11) for detect alerts in all the weather
channels.
11) MANUAL SQUELCH- (short press)
Short press the SQ- key (11) to decrease the level of the manual
squelch.
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12) MANUAL SQUELCH+ (short press)
Short press the SQ+ key (12) to increase the level of the manual
squelch.
Manual squelch: of /
or 34 levels from to
11 + 12 ) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control)
Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity
ASC 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.
Press simultaneously the SQ- (11) and SQ+ (12) keys to activate/
deactivate the ASC function.
the function is active. No repetitive manual adjustment and a
permanent improvement between the sensitivity and the listening
comfort when ASC is active.
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13) HI/LO TRANSMITTING POWER (short press)
Short press the HI/LO key (13) to alternate between high and
low transmitting power. “H” or “L” is displayed to indicate the
selected level. See ECO MODE page 17.
14) PTT SWITCH
Transmitting Mode
Press the PTT switch (14) to transmit. The LED (16) lights up red.
(PTT switch pressed)
Receiving Mode (PTT switch released)
The LED (16) lights up green in receiving mode. You can hear the
signal on the speaker.
The bargraph indicates the emission (RF) or reception (S) level.
TOT (Time Out Timer)
If the PTT swith (14) is pressed longer than 3 minutes, the active
channel start blinking, the transmission ends.
The time-out tone will sound until the PTT switch (14) is released.
15) FLASHLIGHT
See § page 11.
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16) LED
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See § PTT SWITCH page 15.
6 + 8) KEY LOCK (EMG + MON keys)
Long press simultaneously the EMG (6) and MON (8) keys to
activate/deactivate the KEY LOCK function. When the function
is active, “
” appears on the display.
E) MENU SETTING
See § MENU page 11.
1) COLOR
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU. appears on
the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the menu.
3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current color blinks.
4. Press the s or t key (3) to select the color : Orange ( ), Green
( ), Blue ( ), Cyan ( ), Yellow ( ), Purple ( ) or Ligth Cyan (
)
5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications.
Default Color is
2) ROGER BEEP
The Roger Beep sounds when the PTT switch (14) is released 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” to let his
correspondent know that it was his turn to talk. The word “Roger”
has been replaced by a significant beep. Which is where the
words “Roger beep” originate from. When the function is active,
the icon appears on the display.
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU.
the display.
(Orange).
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2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the menu.
3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks.
4. Press the s or t key (3) to deactivate OF, or select between the
6 melodies for the ROGER BEEP from 01 to 06
5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications.
Default value is OF.
3) 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.
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU.
the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the menu.
3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks.
4. Press the s or t key (3) to activate On or deactivate OFthe KEY
BEEP function.
5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications.
Default value is On.
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4) ECO MODE
This function allows to save your battery. The unit goes in standby
mode, LCD backlight off, RX in standby*, etc.
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU.
the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the
3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks.
4. Press the s or t key (3) to deactivate OF the ECO MODE func-
tion or select between the 3 levels 01 (Low), 02 (Middle) and 03
(High).
5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications.
Default value is 02 (Middle).
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menu.
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*Level 01: 250 ms RX active / 250 ms RX inactive
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*Level 02: 250 ms RX active / 500 ms RX inactive
*Level 03: 250 ms RX active / 1 s RX inactive
Note: If level 03 is selected, the transmitting power automatically
changes to L (low). The H (high) power remains available but will
be reseted to L if the device is switched off and then on again.
See HI/LO TRANSMITTING POWER page 15.
5) TONE
This function allows to adjust the reception tone.
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU.
the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the
3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current value blinks.
4. Press the s or t key (3) to select between the 11 levels from -5
to 5.
5. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
6. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications.
Default value is 0.
menu.
6) EMG SETTING
This function allows to customise both emergency channels.
1. Long press the MENU key (4) to enter the MENU.
the display.
2. Press the s or t key (3) to select the
3. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. 1 blinks.
4. Press the s or t key (3) to change the emergency to be set,or...
5. Short press the MENU key (4) to validate. The current channel
blinks.
6. Press s or t key (3) to select the channel.
7. Press the MENU key (4). A short press to validate and stay in the
MENU or a long press to validate and exit the MENU.
8. If no key is pressed, the unit exits the MENU after 10 seconds
without saving the modifications.
The default priority channels are channel 9 (1) and channel 19
(2).
See § EMG SETTING page 18.
menu.
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