User manual PRESIDENT TRUMAN

[. . . ] 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. : 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. Ask your dealer for advice on mounting your CB radio. [. . . ] Your PRESIDENT TRUMAN ASC 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: Lorries 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. 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 somecases, increase the likelihood of interference). b/ Frequency Modulation (FM) is for nearby communications in flat , open areas. It gives better quality of communication (squelch adjustment needs more finesse). The display shows all the different functions. The bargraph shows the level of reception and the level of power emitted. These filters allow the reduction of back ground noise, and some reception interference. Press once for the ANL/NB filter, and press again to cancel them. This plug is situated on the front panel, thereby making it easier to set the equipment into the dashboard. An external loud speaker can be connected to your PRESIDENT TRUMAN ASC by the jack plug situated on the back panel PA. By pressing the PA key, the message transmitted into the microphone will be directed towards the external speaker and be amplified. Hold the microphone far enough away from this loud speaker so as to avoid the Larsen effect. To activate this function, press once the PA key. [. . . ] If you use a calling channel (19, 27) and you have established communication with someone, it is common practice to choose another available channel so as not to block the calling channel. 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. [. . . ]