User manual PRESIDENT WILLIAM

[. . . ] : 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. A) Choosing your antenna: - For CB radios, the longer the antenna, the better its results. [. . . ] Your PRESIDENT WILLIAM 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). The two keys, «UP» and «DN» on the microphone allow you to go up and down the channels. This can also be done using the channel rotary knob. An external loud speaker can be connected to your PRESIDENT WILLIAM ASC by the jack plug situated on the back panel PA. By selecting the PA position, 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 (accoustic feedback). The modulation mode must correspond with that of the person with whom you communicate. AM/ Amplitude Modulation (AM) is for communications in areas where there are obstacles and over medium distances. Channels 19 and 9 are automatically selected when you activate this switch. The frequency band must be chosen according to the country where you are going to operate. F) And then, for final confirmation of the choice before operating in the configuration, switch OFF then ON the radio set. Shows reception and the power transmission levels. [. . . ] Now that you have read the manual, make sure that your CB Radio is ready for use (i. Choose your mode (AM/FM) which must be the same as that of your correspondent. 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. [. . . ]