User manual PRESIDENT JACKSON II

[. . . ] Power, antenna, accessory cabling) so that they do not in any way interfere with the driving of the vehicle. D) To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws [2] provided (drilling diameter 3. 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. [. . . ] - 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 cables used for connection between the radio and its accessories, PRESIDENT recommends to use a cable with a length inferior to 3m. 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 squelch knob (2) anti-clockwise into ASC position. The «ASC/VOX» led lights up into green. Note: If the VOX function is also active, the led lights up into orange. No repetitive manual adjustment and a permanent improvement in listening comfort when ASC is active. This function can be disconnected by turning the switch clockwise. B) MANUAL SQUELCH Turn the squelch knob 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. Once the adjustments are done, press during 1 second the «VOX» key in order to quit the Vox Adjustment Mode. FINE: This function allows a frequency deviation during LSB/USB reception in order to improve the clearness of your correspondent's voice. This knob is for adjusting sensitivity during reception. For long distance communications RF GAIN should be set to maximum. RF GAIN can be reduced to avoid distortion, when your correspondent is close by and when he does not have RF POWER. This switch allows selecting the modulation mode AM, FM, LSB or USB; Your modulation mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent. frequency Modulation /FM: for nearby communications on a flat open field. Amplitude Modulation / AM: communication on a field with relief and obstacles at middle distance (the most used). Upper and Lower Side Band / USB-LSB: used for long distance communications (according to the propagation conditions). The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original microphone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch. In case of the use of an optional vox mike connected to the rear panel of the radio (VOX MIC jack), the original microphone doesn't work. [. . . ] historically , CB is a mode of «simplex» communication. This means that it is not possible to speak and to listen at the same time (as it Shows the level of the signal in transmission and reception, the SWR or the calibration of the SWR according to the position of the S/RF~SWR~CAL (15) switch. This plug is situated on the front panel of the radio making the setting of the equipment into the dashboard easier. 5 (D) x 56 (H) 1, 5 kg microphone UP/DOWN with hanger, mounting cradle, screws and fused power cord. [. . . ]