Albrecht AE 6190 HD -X User manual

CB RADIO
AE 6190 HD
OPERATING MANUAL

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Index
Important note 3
Introduction 4
Accessories included 4
Safety Precautions 4-5
Front view 5
Rear view 5
Installation of the radio 6
Power supply 6-7
Antenna connection 7
Operation 8
Switching on and adjusting volume 8
Country switch setting 8-9
Selecting the operating channel 9
Adjusting squelch (muting) 9-10
AM / FM mode switch 10
Special interest channels 10
Direct channel access to CH 9 10
Scan mode 10-11
Transmitting and correct use of microphone 11
External sockets 11-12
External loudspeaker 11
Microphone socket 11-12
Service and Warranty information 12
Technical Details 13
Service contacts 13
Legal Information 14
Albrecht Radio Passport 14
Declaration of Conformity 15
Circulation Card in English and French Annex

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Important Note
Your Albrecht AE 6190 HD corresponds to the latest European CB standards. As a unique
feature, it has a software country switching which allows selecting the operation mode
according to the country, where You intend to use the radio. Please make sure that You use
only the country switching which is allowed in Your country and according to Your CB
licence! You may risk a penalty if authority members will find that You are operating in
not allowed modes!
During first use of this radio, Your radio will start in the factory preselected 80 FM / 40
AM mode for sales in Germany (for sales in other countries the factory default start
setting may be different) :
80/40 80 channels FM / 4 Watt, 40 channels AM / 1 Watt for Germany, also
for Czech Republic (only FM allowed to use). You need no more any
licence to operate the radio in this mode, but in certain German border
regions CB base stations shall not transmit on channels 41 to 80 in
FM, or they need a special license.
40/40 40 channels FM / 4 Watt, 40 channels AM / 1 Watt. Latest European
Standard EN 300 433-2, but not yet applied in all countries. In Belgium,
Italy, Spain and Switzerland /Liechtenstein a licence is needed to
operate the radio, while it is already free of charges and licence in
Germany, Estonia, Finland , France , Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal and Slovak Republic. For Spain and Poland, we have a
special version which allows 4 Watts AM, but this version is only
allowed to be used in these countries.
40 FM 40 channels FM / 4 Watt (former “CEPT” settings with 40 Channels FM
according to EN 300 135-2). This mode can be used in all European
countries (some countries still request an individual licence, even for
40 FM mode! See our latest issue of the “Radio Passport”). For
Austria we supply a CEPT version AE 6190 HD-FM without
country switch.
Please note that radios with country switches are generally not allowed to be used
in Austria. The new EU member states have now implemented the European
regulations. Please refer to official information of the local authorities before using
the radio in other countries outside EU.

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Introduction
Your new Albrecht CB Radio AE 6190 HD, developed and manufactured in accordance with
the latest CB regulations, offers you:
• 40 channels FM / 4 watt or
• 80 channels FM / 4 watt / 40 channels AM / 1 Watt or
• 40 channels FM / 4 Watts / 40 channels AM / 1 Watt (4 Watts in Spanish or
Poland version)
• Channel selection UP/ Down buttons on the radio and at the microphone
• Channel scan button at radio
• Direct channel switching to CH 9 at radio
• LCD display for channels and status
• 6-pin standard microphone socket, suitable also for amplifier microphones,
selective calling systems or Packet Radio modems / TNC’s
• Socket for external loudspeaker
Please read this operating manual through carefully. This will enable you to make use of all
the functions your new CB Radio has to offer as soon as possible.
Accessories included
Your AE 6190 HD comes operational with the following accessories:
• mobile mount
• fixed connected DC power cable with looped-in fuse
• Electret hand-held microphone with pre-amplifier and up / down buttons
• microphone hanger
• various screws to fasten the radio and microphone fixing devices
• User manual with Radio Passport
Safety Precautions
Users with pacemakers are recommended as a precaution to consult their doctor before
operating the CB radio. Not all types of pacemakers are sufficiently protected from radiation
from a nearby transmitter, so do not assume it is safe to start operation without checking!
Please remember that you are in the immediate vicinity of a transmitting aerial, particularly
when used as a mobile. If your doctor, or the manufacturer of the pacemaker, has
recommended keeping a certain safe distance from the aerial, then please follow their
instructions!
Do not transmit without connecting the aerial and never touch the aerial during transmission!

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Please also take road safety into account! CB Radio (even when only receiving, particularly
when volume is turned up) can divert your attention from the road! Road safety is of course
to be given priority! Therefore only use your ALBRECHT AE 6190 HD when the traffic
situation enables it to be used safely.
Front view
Rear view
Squelch
Receive Volume
On-Off
Antenna socket
50 Ohms
PL-259 Standard
DC power cable
13.2 V
External speaker
8 Ohms
,
min. 2 W
Channel U
p
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Channel Down key
A
M -FM Scan CH 9
switch
Brand Plate with
country switching
decri
p
tion
6 pin MIC socket
LCD Channel &
Status Display

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Installation of the radio
You can either operate your ALBRECHT AE 6190 HD in the car or at home as a base
station. For installation as a mobile station in the car, a mobile mount device is enclosed.
Mount the set in such a way that it is not exposed to direct sunlight if possible, as this would
lead to an increase in the temperature and can decrease the (set’s) working life. The set
should also not be installed near a heater. Mount the set in such a way that it is exposed to
as little vibration as possible.
The mobile fixing device should be attached to the dashboard, the tunnel slot or to any other
suitable place using the enclosed tapping screws. Do not install the set in a place where it
could cause injuries in the case of an accident (be careful to ensure free leg movement).
Take care not to damage any underlying wires during installation!
Then insert the radio into the mobile mount device. Secure the set with the large knurled
screws (using the enclosed washers) firmly at the required angle.
Also mount the microphone hanger using the enclosed screws in an easily-accessible place.
In order to prevent interference to the vehicle electronics from transmission in the vehicle,
please make sure to take any mounting instructions from the vehicle manufacturer for radios
and antennas into account.
Please note: European directives allow the car manufacturers to decide, where, or even
whether or not private radio transceivers may be operated in their cars, this is also valid for
antenna installations. Please install Your mobile CB station only in accordance to car
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Power supply
Your AE 6190 HD receives power from the 2 pin fixed power cable.
The red and black wires in the cable are for the power supply. The cable has a looped-in
fuse.
You can choose from two methods when connecting to the power supply (red and black):
Example 1
The radio should be able to be switched on and off at any time using the volume /
on/off switch. The radio shall keep the last used setting.
Connect up the red to the positive pole on the vehicle battery (or elsewhere in the
vehicle’s electrical system with permanent plus) or to a 12 volt power unit.
Connect up the black wire to the negative pole on the vehicle battery or the power
unit or to a well-conductive part of the car body. (Not all body ground positions are
good for radio communication- in most cases the battery Minus is the best
connecting position)
Example 2
The set should be automatically be switched on and off with the ignition switch of
the car. The radio will then always start in the factory default mode. Radios sold in
Germany start on CH 9 AM in the German country setting (80/40).
Attach the red wire to a part of the vehicle electrical system which is interconnected
to the ignition.
Connect the black wire to the negative pole on the battery or the vehicle body.

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Note for all connecting methods:
For EMC reasons, the cable used to connect to the power supply should be no longer than 3
metres.
If you wish to operate your set at home from the mains supply then please only use a
stabilised power supply with at least 2 amps permanent current capacity. Under no
circumstances should you use a car battery charger, as these are not stabilised and during
open circuit reach such high voltage levels that your radio set could be destroyed.
If in base station use it may be important to keep the last setting after switching off and on
again, then please do not switch the external power supply power unit off when you switch
your set off for a short time. Only use the on/off switch on the transceiver itself.
Never repair a blown fuse with silver paper or with aluminium foil! Use only original
fuses for 2-5 A max. If the fuses keep blowing, then please give your radio set to
your servicing dealer to be repaired or hand it in to an authorized service station.
The maximum allowed voltage variation for this radio is from 10.8 volts up to 15.6
volts. Never exceed the upper voltage limit under no circumstances! The
transmitting stages for your AE 6190 HD are electronically stabilised, and therefore
it is impossible to increase output by means of excessive supply voltage. Such
attempts may lead to serious damage to the radio set but will never increase output
power!
Antenna connection
Connect your CB antenna to the ANT socket on the rear side of your ALBRECHT AE 6190
HD. Most CB antennas must be tuned to best radiation during installation to give highest
effective communication range. CB specialists do that job with a standing wave (SWR)
meter to check and adjust the aerial. Tune the antenna to the best standing wave ratio
(SWR) on an intermediate channel e.g. using Channel 1 in 80/40 mode (26.965 MHz) or
Channel 20 (27.205 MHz) in all other modes. Truckers should prefer CH 9 for optimum
alignment.
On this channel you should obtain a SWR of approx. 1.5 or less. If the SWR deteriorates on
the highest (Channel 40) and lowest (Channel 41) channels up to a value of 2.5, then your
aerial is still acceptable. SWR above 3 is too bad for good communication range. A bad SWR
may also indicate that there is perhaps an installation error or missing ground. Problems may
be caused through missing ground, especially in boats and motor homes with fiber glass
body. For these cases, Albrecht offers a special connecting cable with matching box as
“artificial ground” (AKM 27), or ground less antennas like GL 27.
Some antennas, like “Gamma II” are broadbanded and do not need any retuning
during installations.
Even if your AE 6190 HD has a heavy duty transceiver with a high-level output stage
which can even withstand mismatching of SWR=3, you should still never transmit
without an antenna!

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Operation
Before switching on
• Turn SQ control left as far as possible
Switching on and adjusting volume
The on/off switch is combined in the VR control. To switch on:
• Turn VR control from OFF position slightly right. LED display will be illuminated.
Then turn further until desired volume is reached.
Selecting the correct country code
The factory default setting and the starting country setting (after connecting to Power) can
vary depending on the sales country of this radio. Standard setting is the country setting
Switching to 80/40 channel system (Germany and Czech Republic only)
80/40 This position is only allowed to be used in Germany and Czech Republic,
because no other European country provides the German 80 FM channels.
(Note: In Czech Republic please use only FM)
No individual licence is necessary, but restrictions are still in force for base
stations in certain German border regions, where transmitting on channels 41 –
80 is not allowed or only with a special licence.
• Switch the radio off
• Press A/F button and keep button pressed
• Switch on the radio at the same time
• Release the button
Switching to 40 / 40 channel system
This setting is the European standard AM/FM system which allows 40 channels in AM and
40 Channels in FM as well. When this manual was issued, this system was allowed in B, CH,
D, E, EST, F, Fin, FL, I, IRL, LV, NL , P, PL and SK.
40/40 This position can be used in those countries, where already all 40 international
channels are allowed to be used in AM and FM. AM was traditionally used by CB
from the beginning in the early 60’s in USA, and it is still the preferred mode of all
truck drivers in the world. Please use this mode only in countries according to the
list in the Radio Passport, and please apply for an individual licence where
requested.
If necessary You can switch to this system any time by:
• Switch the radio off
• Press SC button and keep button pressed
• Switch on the radio at the same time
• Release the button
Switching to 40 Channels FM (the former CEPT system)
There are still some countries which have not decided to allow AM for CB radios. So we offer
the 40 Channels FM mode selectable in this radio. In any case, the 40 CH FM mode is
allowed to be used in all European countries with the below mentioned exceptions. If You are

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not sure what is allowed in Your country please ask local authorities before using the radio. If
You are in doubt, use the 40 CH FM country switching:
40 FM This is former “CEPT” mode, the programming which is allowed in most countries
(except Austria). Here the radio works on the international 40 Channels in FM
mode. The Mode switch AM – FM on the front side allows only receiving in AM
and FM, but only transmitting in FM mode ( in some countries You need a
licence, even for 40 CH FM only!)
To switch to this system
• Switch off the radio
• Press CH 9 and SC simultaneously and keep pressed
• Switch on the radio again
• Release buttons
In Austria, the authorities do not allow the use of any CB radios which have a country switch.
If You should travel through Austria, You must keep this radio switched off.
For sales and use in Austria we offer a special 40 CH FM version of this model (AE
6190HD-FM) without country switch.
Please read carefully the “Radio Passport” or the “Circulation Card” in the last
chapter of this manual before reprogramming the unit. Take your home country’s
licence or the Circulation Card with You when travelling abroad and using 40/40 or
80/40 mode.
Note: This radio utilises a CPU system especially developed for this radio. Other (illegal)
channel systems are not stored in the CPU system and are not available at all.
Selecting the operating channel
• with Up or Down buttons on the radio You can continuously select channels. The present
channel is displayed.
• Press the respective button longer to run up or down through the channels. The present
channel is displayed.
Adjusting squelch (muting)
Particularly in FM, noise can be a nuisance on a free channel. With the muting control
(SQUELCH) SQ You can suppress this noise - but also signals which are too weak to be
received properly.
This is how to adjust the signal strength required to switch on the loudspeaker, using the
SQUELCH control knob SQ:
The further the control knob is turned to the right, the stronger a signal has to be in order to
be audible through the loudspeaker.
In order to adjust the set to be the most sensitive to incoming signals, switch to a free
channel:
• Use the up / down switches to find a free channel, where no signal is displayed.
• Then turn the SQUELCH control SQ carefully to the right until the noise just
about disappears.
Now the loudspeaker stays off when on a free channel but it switches back on when
receiving even very weak signals.

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The squelch muting adjustment is particularly important during channel
scanning. In this mode the point to which the set is adjusted decides
whether scanning is stopped at the signal or not. Therefore you should
test the various muting settings for various signal strengths and get to
know this function.
AM / FM mode switch
In the German channel system 80/40 You can now receive on all 80 channels in FM and AM,
but You can transmit on all these channels only in FM.
In AM the only channels 1-40 are enabled for transmitting. If You should try to transmit in AM
on other channels, the LED will blink to warn You.
Transmission on such channels is technically deactivated. The transmit mode is displayed as
AM or FM in the display.
Special interest channels
There are a few channels which have been established for certain purposes:
Channel 1 Call channel in FM (Germany only)
Channel 9 Call and emergency channel, in Germany particularly this
channel is also used by all truck drivers in AM.
This means: a large number of stations are listening in. If the
worst comes to the worst (e.g. in case of accident etc.) there is a
good chance that someone will be listening.
To call other stations, who you know are listening in on channel 9, you can also use this
channel. Call up the desired station on channel 9. As soon as contact has been made, agree
on a free channel for your conversation and then channel 9 will be free again for other calls.
An emergency channel can of course only work if as many stations as possible are listening
in. Therefore listen in to this channel as often as possible!
Channel 16 Water sport channel
Channel 19 Trucker channel on AM in France, Spain and Italy
Channel 24/25 Data transfer (Packet Radio, Germany only)
Channel 40 Calling channel in Switzerland
Some recommendations have been worked out by the CB clubs for the new channels 41 to
80 in Germany. To find out which channels are suitable for special purposes, please get in
touch with the respective groups or check in CB magazines.
Direct channel access key CH 9
Your transceiver has an extra button on the front panel which provides direct access to the
most important channels 9 described in previous chapter.
You can toggle with the button between “normal” channel selected previously, CH 9 and
back again. Just press the button consequently.
Scan mode
Your AE 6190 HD has an automatic channel scan, which can be used to observe all
channels consequently.
First choose the mode (AM or FM). Adjust the muting control to the point at which the
receiver should open (see also ‘Adjusting squelch’).
Start channel scan
• Briefly press the button SC
• Scan starts almost immediately by scanning all the channels upwards