Albrecht AE 6890 User manual

CB RADIO
Operating Manual AE 6890
Instrucciones breves AE 6890
Aide-mémoire AE 6890

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Index
Introduction 3
Accessories included 3
Installation of the radio 4
Power supply connection 4
Replacing a fuse 6
Antenna connection / Rear panel 7
Installation instructions of the vehicle manufacturers 8
Legal Information 8
CE-label 8
Safety Precautions 9
Front view / Operation 10
Country-programming 10
Most important functions 11
Receiving 11
Switching on and adjusting volume 11
Selecting the operating channel 12
Adjusting squelch (muting) 12
AM-FM mode switch 12
Direct channel access and special channels 13
Scan Mode 13
Transmitting and correct use of the microphone 13
Keys on left front panel side 14
Tone Squelch CTCSS 14
Memory channels 14
Keys below the display 15
Dimmer 15
Frequency-Channel number switch (MHz) 15
Keys on right front panel side 15
Scan 16
External sockets 17
Service and Warranty information 17
Internet link addresses 18
Technical Details 19
Disposal of electronic waste 19
Service Address in UK 19
Short manual english 20
Instrucciones breves 21
Aide-mémoire 22
Declaration of Conformity 23
Radio Passport 24

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Introduction
Congratulations to your new CB-Radio AE 6890. This CB-Radio from our Heavy Duty series is an
extremely solid and robust made radio and is allowed nearly all over Europe (except Austria, there
you are only allowed to use a special programmed FM version), which you can program fitting to
the country in which you want to use this radio.
As the European R&TTE regulations, which replaced all previous national standards in the EU
countries, say, that you have to make yourself familiar with the operating conditions and
restrictions, we ask you urgently to read this operating manual and especially to use only the
programming which belongs to your country.
Your new Albrecht CB Radio AE 6890 offers you:
• 40 channels FM / 4 watt, 40 channels AM / 1 watt (programming 40/40 EU)
• 80 channels FM / 4 watt, 40 channels AM / 1 watt (programming 80/40 dE)
• 40 channels FM / 4 watt (programming 40 FM / factory setting Austria EC)
• 40 channels FM / 4 watt, 40 channels AM / 4 watt (programming for Poland Po)
• 40 channels FM / 4 watt, 40 channels AM / 4 watt (programming for Spain E)
• 40 channels FM / 4 watt (programming 40 FM for UK U)
• Channel selection rotary control on the radio and at the microphone (Up/Down)
• Detachable front section and remote control mounting and cable set
• Big LCD Display for channel, frequency, status, Power and S-Meter, blue backlight
• 6-pin standard microphone socket, suitable also for amplifier microphones and data
transmission systems
• Socket for external loudspeaker
• Socket for external S-Meter
• Selectable CTCTSS pilot tone with max. 48 possible codes
• 1 programmable priority channel with dual watch and 3 free selectable memory
channels
• EEPROM flash memory to save the last settings in case of power interruptions.
Versions for specific countries with other features are also available on request.
Accessories included
Your AE 6890 comes operational with the following accessories:
• mobile mount and remote front section mount accessories
• detachable DC power cable with looped-in fuse
• Electret hand-held microphone with pre-amplifier and up / down buttons
• microphone hanger

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• various screws to fasten the radio and microphone fixing devices
• remote 2 m long Sub-D cable to operate the front section separate from the main unit
• User manual with Radio Passport
Installation of the radio
You can either operate your ALBRECHT AE 6890 in the car or at home as a base station. For
installation as a mobile station in the car, a mobile mounting set 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 front
section can be detached and mounted separately, while the main unit can be placed e.g. below a
seat, where it is invisible and does not disturb.
The mobile mount should be attached to the dashboard, the tunnel slot or to any other suitable
place using the enclosed mounting material. 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.
The front section can be removed after opening 2 fixing screws on the bottom side.
Mount the separate front section with the supplied holder at a suitable location and use the
supplied 9 pin SUB D extension cable for the connection to the main unit. Please find the
necessary screws in the mounting accessory bag (if not already installed at the extension cable
plug)!

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Side view of the front section mounting holder. Please tighten the cable screws after inserting the
plug.
Power supply
Your AE 6890 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.

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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.
Due to it’s EEPROM memory the radio will also store the last channel and country setting
used before, regardless how long it had been discontinued from power.
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.
Note: if in complex installation it is not possible to suppress all noise and interference
coming via DC installation, our optional DC noise filter Nr. 70600 may help. The filter can
be installed into the DC power line to the CB radio.
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 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 6890 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!
Instructions especially for truckers and motor home users
The permitted operating-voltage of the radio may vary from 10.8 to 15.6 V, so between
these to values the performance data of the radio do not change. The transmitting levels of
your AE 6890 are electronically stabilised. So an increasing of the performance by using
an excessive operating-voltage is impossible. With such methods you only risk damaging
your radio, but not an increased performance! Truckers should take care of never
connecting their radio directly to 24 Volt. At 24 volt you need a suitable voltage converter

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from 24 Volt to 12 Volt. As in trucks often voltage converters are already installed, e.g. for
mobile phones, TV, car radio, you can calculate the power consumption with ca. 1,5 to 2
A. The extremely compact and low-loss inverters with CE or “e” mark are interference
suppressed for “normal” car-electricity consumers like radios, refrigerator boxes or coffee
machines, but this normally has not enough interference suppression for an undisturbed
CB reception quality, as CB radios have supersensitive receivers compared to other
devices. For a noise-free CB-reception in vehicles with converters and / or board
computers we cannot give any guarantee.
Problems cannot be eliminated in all cases without trial and error. It is important, that the
antenna is installed as far away as possible from other antenna and from the converter
wiring and that it has a good ground area. In contrary to mobile phone- and radio antennas
the normal CB antennas cannot be installed on plastic surfaces, except they have a metal
foil underneath. A good antenna ground is very important. In case the truck has a metal
mirror mount, the antenna foot can be installed there by using an angle bracket mount, but
not e.g. on a clear polyester roof or -wind deflector. If there is no possibility to install the
antenna on a conductible underground, we supply special ground-free CB mobile
antennas like the GL 27.
Use with a 230V power supply at home
Use your CB radio at home only with a special CB radio power supply with stabilisation,
which delivers min. 1,5 – 2 Ampere at 12 – 13,8 Volt constant voltage. A good and suitable
power supply would be a power supply with order-nr. 4744 from ALBRECHT. Non-
stabilised power supplies, charger for car batteries or the popular cooling bag power
supplies are unqualified for radio and must not be used. Power supplies with “switching
technology” can only be used if you use an exterior antenna far enough away from the
power supply that no the noise radiation can be picked up. The plus cable (red) has to be
connected to the Plus (+) connection of the power supply and the black wire with the
Minus (-) connection.
Antenna connection & Rear panel
Connect your CB antenna to the ANT socket on the rear side of your ALBRECHT AE 6890. 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 medium 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.
Ext. S-Meter
Ext. Speaker
Antenna (PL 259)
12 V cable

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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 6890 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!
Installation instructions of the vehicle manufacturers
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.
Legal Information
CE-Marking and Conformity with European Standards
This device is provided with the from the R&TTE Directive required identification:
The CE sign means, that this radio achieves the basic requirements of the new
european regulations. The so-called R&TTE Directive displaced all earlier national “type approvals”
in the EU and also regulates the bringing into circulation and the use of radio installations. So the
ownership and the trade with proper labelled devices such as the AE 6890 in the EU and some
other (not EU-) countries, who accept the R&TTE Directive, allowed, while for the use of radio
installations there are still different rules, depending on the programming and the country. For CB
radios this means: the technical standards EN 300 135 and EN 300 433 are valid Europe-wide, but
not the use of specific modulation types and channel numbers. So there still are differences in the
programming of the channel numbers in AM and FM and still some countries charge license fees
for CB radios. All radios, for which there are somewhere in Europe restrictions, have beside the CE
sign also an “Alert Sign” sign (see last page). All manufacturers have been obliged to inform their
users noticeable on the package and in the manual, what they have to follow while using the
device.
This is in so far understandable, because the frequencies were used for different objects in every
country and so it takes a while to harmonize all those different frequencies.
The AE 6890 achieves the for CB radio harmonised European radio-standards EM 300 433-2 and
EN 300 135-2 as well as EN 301 489-13 for the electromagnetic compatibility and EN 60 950-1 for
the electric safety. So this device does not transmit any harmful radio interference and is on the
other side also immune to radiations from other devices, if it is used as intended. In generally this
is the case, if you do not connect any cables to the microphone- and loudspeaker jack which are
longer than 3 m.
Our recommendation: if you use your radio with the AM-programming, please consider the
licence conditions mentioned above seriously! You risk, if you are found that You have a wrong
programming and you cannot show a licence, a possible penalty or other sanctions. It is also
important that you register in your home country, if there still is a registration necessary. Users
within UK are only allowed to use 40 FM and 40 FM with UK channels.

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In Germany the “Bundesnetzagentur” is responsible for potential special permits in border areas. In
bigger cities you find the address of the responsible branch office either in the telephone directory
or you ask in the central office of the “Bundesnetzagentur”: (+49) (0)6131-180. The Circulation
Card is also released by the “Bundesnetzagentur” in Germany and some other country’s
administrations.
Safety Instructions
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 truck with a
nearby mounted mirror-holder antenna. 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!
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 6890 when the traffic situation enables it to be
used safely.
In some countries it is forbidden for the driver to operate any radio with hand held microphone
during driving the car. In these countries only the use of voice operated systems (without any need
to take any microphone into your hands) is allowed.
Such a regulation is not applied in Germany- different from the use of mobile phones, the use of
CB radios during driving is not forbidden.

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Operation
Programming the country-settings
Your CB radio can always be switched between 6 different country versions. To switch you need to
hold one or two buttons on the front side while you turn on the radio with the ON/OFF button.
Afterwards you release the pressed button(s). The programmed country code is saved as long as
you program another country code or until the device is disconnected from the power supply.
The factory setting, in which your radio will start after the first connection to 12 V, may be different
for delivery in specific countries.
When first turned on, radios sold in Germany and most other countries will start with the AM/FM
programming:
• dE 80/40 80 channels FM and 40 channels AM. The pre-programmed channel is channel
9 , so the device starts directly on the international trucker- and emergency channel. Shortly
after turning on the device “dE” is displayed.
This programming is only allowed in Germany , Czech and Slovak Republics and must not be used
in any other country (in the Czech Republic only FM is allowed, in Slovakia 40 FM + channels 70-
80).
• EU 40/40 40 channels FM and 40 channels AM. The pre-programmed channel here is also
channel 9 in AM, so the device starts directly on the international trucker- and emergency
channel. Shortly after turning on the device “EU” (for Europe) is displayed.
Power, AM-FM,
A
uto-Squelch,
Mic-Gain and
Beep Tones
Priority Channel,
Memory Channels,
A
udio Filter and
CTCSS
Rotary control
Channel and Scan
Single Function Buttons
Dimmer – Dual Watch – Frequency - Local/DX - Channel 9
Channel Display
Volume and Squelch
Rotary Knob
LCD Channel &
Status Display

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This programming is provided for Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, Switzerland (with
Liechtenstein), Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
Spain and Romania. For Poland we also have a special programming (see further below), where
the frequencies are 5 kHz displaced downwards, as it was in the old Poland standard. For Spain
there is also a special programming with 4 Watt AM. This and the Poland switch position may only
be used in these countries.
• EC 40 FM 40 channels FM (the former CEPT setting)
Some countries of the European Union (Setting EC) do not allow the use of the AM band. In
Denmark, Great Britain, Croatia, Iceland, Luxemburg, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Sweden, Hungary
and Cyprus you should use only the EC 40 FM programming.
• Po 40/40 40 channels FM (4 Watt) and 40 channels AM (4 Watt) on the in Poland
common frequencies, which are, compared to the international frequencies, displaced
about 5 kHz downwards. This setting is only allowed in Poland, nowhere else!!
• E 40/40 40 channels FM (4 Watt) and 40 channels AM (4 Watt). This setting is only
allowed in Spain, nowhere else!!
• U 40 FM 40 channels FM according to the United Kingdom’s frequency allocation
In Austria the use of CB radios with country switching is generally not allowed. If you travel through
Austria, you are allowed to let your CB radio installed as it is, but you are not allowed to use it. For
customers in Austria, we supply a CEPT version AE 6890 FM without selectable countries on
request. Also authorized distributors can modify an existing standard model into AE 6890 FM
version for Austria.
Please attend the country instructions according to the Radio Passport! You can find the latest
issue of our Radio Passport any time for download on our service website www.hobbyradio.de.
Change country setting
• Hold MHz button while turning the device on .
• Release the Power button
• Release the MHz button, the country setting display will flash
• Select the country setting with the rotary switch CH
• Confirm with MHz, the flashing stops and the setting is saved.
Most important functions
Receiving with AE 6890
Switching on /off
The on/off switch is the push button on the right top side of the front section.
To switch on:
• Press about 1-2 seconds. The LCD display will be illuminated.
Adjusting volume
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Selecting the operating channel
• with Up or Down buttons on the microphone or the rotary knob 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.
There is a common rotary knob for squelch adjustment (together with Volume adjustment on the
left side. VR/SQ
Before using the squelch adjustment, just press the VR/SQ knob shortly and then adjust the
squelch control by rotating the knob.
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 up / down or the channel switch CH to find a free channel without any signal.
• 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.
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.
You can any time switch the rotary knob between VR (Volume) and SQ (Squelch)
by pressing 1 x the knob VR/SQ.
AM / FM mode switch
In the German channel system 80/40 you can now receive and transmit on all 80 channels in FM,
but you can transmit and receive in AM only on the 40 international channels.
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 some 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
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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 19 Trucker channel on AM in France, Spain and Italy
Data Channels 6, 7, 24, 25, 40, 41, 52, 53, 76, 77 (Germany)
Gateways 11, 29, 34, 39, 61, 71, 80 (allowed in Germany)
Channel 40 Calling channel (in Switzerland)
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 (see also page 16)
Your AE 6890 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 of the rotary knob CH/SC
• Scan starts almost immediately by scanning all the channels upwards
• Scanning is stopped at each signal worth receiving and you can listen in to the conversation.
If you leave the set alone it will stay on the busy channel until the conversation there (incl. short
interruptions) has stopped for more than 10 seconds and then restarts.
Stop channel scan
• You can stop the scan at any time by pressing the SC button a second time.
• Pressing the transmission button will also automatically stop the scan modus.
• Skip a busy channel-where You do not like to listen by pressing 2 x SC (that means 1 x for stop
scanning and the next time for restart scanning)
Transmitting and correct use of microphone
With the transmission button (Push To Talk) on the side of the microphone you can switch
between receiving and transmitting:
• Press PTT button to transmit.
Your radio is equipped with a TX control LED, this will light when You are transmitting
on an allowed channel in an allowed mode.
• Release PTT button again to switch back to receiving.
When the transmission PTT button is depressed, you can speak from a distance of about 5-10 cm
into the microphone. After pressing the PTT button, please wait about ½ second before You start
speaking. The data transmission via double CPU’s between detachable front section and main unit
requires this time delay, before You can start speaking. Please remember- that different from GSM
phones- You share one channel common for transmit and receive, and also your transmitter and
the receiver(s) on the distant side need a certain time to switch on. The modulation amplifier of
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distance, depending on how loud your voice is. An automatic regulator ensures that your partner
always hears your signal at the same volume.
It is best to test the best distance from the microphone for yourself with the help of another station.
Function of the keys
• To make the operation as easy as possible, we have not applied any double or second
functions to any push button. So every push button is only for the function which is printed
on the knob or just besides the knob.
• The activated function will then be shown in the display.
Keys on left front panel side
PRI Priority channel: short press: switch to the priority channel respectively back again
to the manual channel selection
TON Tone button to enable a high-cut audio filter for better noise suppression
TSQ Tone squelch (pilot tone or CTCSS) is a new function in CB radio communication.
This tone squelch replaces the conventional noise blocker, which reacts on a
weaker noise or an increasing field force. Instead there is an inaudible, very well
defined low frequency tone between 67 and 250 Hz in every transmission.
This tone will be decoded by the partner station if this station also is equipped with this
function. The loudspeaker will only turn on, if the device “hears” this tone. So the reception
can be used to select between several stations or groups, who all use the same
pilot tone.
So you can build an own group with your friends for example und everybody in this group
can listen to the other ones, but there will not be any external signals.
With activated TSQ the normal squelch is not necessary (and not activated). So the
standard squelch setting is disregarded in CTCSS mode. The radio has the ability to
decode the CTCSS codes always in the best sensitivity and does not react to any noises
or external signal without CTCSS.
• Theoretically there are 48 user groups on each channel possible.
• The first 38 tones are internationally standardised, the codes from 39 to 48 are
additionally possible with other AE 6890 at the distant partner stations only.
CTCSS codes are often also described as Sub Channels or Pilot Tone system.
This function is also ideal for CB gateways!
TSQ on/off: press TSQ
Changing CTCSS code: press TSQ long until the code display is flashing. After
that, select with the channel knob a code between 01 and 48 and confirm with TSQ.
M1- M3 Select memory channel: for recalling a previously stored memory channel, just press M1,
M2 or M3 shortly.
To change a memory channel choose a channel, press M1, M2 or M3 at least for about 3
seconds. This will overwrite any previous channel setting. This feature is perfect to save
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Keys below the Display
DIM Toggle switch for the background illumination of the display between 2 brightness levels.
DW Dual Watch: This function is some kind of two channels watch. The radio is switching
between the last manually selected channel and the priority channel PRI, so you can
watch both channels. The watching stops as soon as there is a signal on one channel.
MHz Toggles between Channel and Frequency display
LOC Toggle switch for 2 RF gain steps: between local (LOC on appears shortly in the display)
for reduced receiver sensitivity and full sensitivity (LOC of appears for a moment) for
normal communication distances. Press the switch about 2 seconds to activate or
deactivate the RF gain switching.
CH9 direct dialing key: switches at the push of this button from the last selected channel
directly to channel 9 and back. Channel 9 is the international call- and emergency
channel: especially in Germany this means: on this channel there are many
stations listening. In case of an emergency there are great chances to be heard on
this channel. Also for calling other stations, from which you know they are listening
to channel 9, you can start a call there. Call the desired station. As soon as you got
someone from this station, agree on another channel and move there, so that
channel 9 is free again for other calls. Of course such an emergency channel only
works if there are enough stations who listen. So try to listen to this channel as
much as possible – this direct key helps you. With the next time pushing the CH9
key your radio switches to your last used channel.
This channel is used by nearly all truckers also on AM.
Keys on right front panel side
ON-Off Power switch, press 1-2 seconds for on or off.
A/F AM-FM Modulation switch (AM or FM, if activated): with these key you can choose
between AM and FM. The type of modulation will be displayed. The FM radios for
Austria do not have any function on this key.
The traditional CB radio started in the USA with 23 channels and the classical AM
modulation, as it was usual in HAM-radio, air radio and commercial stations in the 50’s
and 60’s. Today you find AM only in middle- and shortwave and at aircraft radio. In
commercial radio today you only find FM and in short-wave distance radio SSB (one-side-
band-AM). In Europe the authorities intervened rather early and wanted to replace the
traditional AM modulation with the (for transmitter interference) better FM modulation. But
especially the truckers loved the CB traditions und are still using the amplitude
modulation, while the less interfering truck diesel motors even create some advantages
compared to the FM modulation: the sound was not as aggressive and a lower noise on
unused channels.
Meanwhile the administrations reconsidered AM again as acceptable and more and more
European countries allowed AM again, meanwhile mostly without registrations and license
fees.
In AM you can only transmit with your radio, if you have programmed the 80/40 or 40/40
mode and if you chose a channel on which AM is allowed from the transmitting side.

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As soon as you try to switch to a channel between 41 and 80 in AM, the radio
automatically switches to the 40 channel AM mode with the channels 1 to 40 (and reverse
in the German setting) Both modulation types have their own channel setting, so after a
swap you always come back to your last used AM respectively FM channel.
ASQ Automatic SQuelch on/off. Different from the standard squelch circuit, the ASQ switch
position is a fixed signal-to noise related automatic squelch level selection, which allows a
very sensitive receiving of all audible signals without any further adjustment. In cases,
where You desire to suppress more distant stations, You should use the “standard”
squelch control instead of ASQ.
MIC Microphone gain amplifier- allows an increased gain of the microphone amplifier and more
modulation sensitivity at a larger distance from the microphone. MIC should not be used in
a very loud environment.
RB Roger beep on/off: press BP. The roger beep is a sound signal, which the distant party
will hear after ending a transmission. It is very helpful if a radio connection gets
weaker. The partner station can hear the roger beep easier in presence of noise
and knows that the other one has stopped talking.
BP key sound on/off These are the short sound you hear when you press a button.
CH/SC Rotary channel knob with additional push button on the knob. Rotating knob = channel
switching, push button = Scan mode start/stop
SCAN Scanning busy channels on/off: press CH / SC shortly (about 1 second). Now the
scanning of all channels starts. Here all channels are scanned one after another. When
the scan function recognizes a busy channel the scan stops so that you can listen to the
conversation (including short interruptions). Important for the scan is to adjust the
squelch level so the scan only stops on channels who are really busy. About 10 seconds
after a conversation has stopped, the scan will go on as well as when the signal is too
weak and falls under the adjusted squelch level.
If CTCSS is switched on, the scan only reacts on signals which use the selected
CTCSS code.
Stop scan: press SC longer or press the PTT button shortly.

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External sockets
External loudspeaker
Depending on the surrounding noise, it can be advisable to hook up an external loudspeaker.
Usual commercial radio loudspeakers with 4-8 ohms impedance and 2-4 W minimum output can
be plugged in.
The cable can be up to 3 metres long. For car loudspeakers, make sure to use a two-pin 3.5 mm
jack plug and ensure that none of the loudspeaker connections are attached to the vehicle chassis.
Microphone socket
Your AE6690 has a 6 pin microphone standard socket on the front side. To enable the additional
channel selecting function UP and Down from the microphone, the socket has a special wiring at
Pin No. 4 only valid for this and similar Albrecht transceivers.
Apart from the hand microphone included in the package, you can also hook up other
microphones, with or without preamplifier, or with or without selective calling devices. According to
the latest regulations you are also allowed to plug in devices for data transfer or sound card access
for CB gateway use. However, other type of microphones must be specially soldered to the 6 pin
connector and do not allow additional switches. Such other microphones must not use PIN 4 of the
plug.
Please note that data transfer is only permitted on certain channels and only for non-commercial
use and not in all countries.
External S-Meter socket
The 2.5 mm socket on the rear side allows the connection of an external S-Meter, which can
supply more accuracy compared to the internal bar graph display in the LCD section.
Service and Warranty information
Troubleshooting
Check at first the power supply and the fuse. A problem may be caused through power supply,
when the LCD is not on after switching the radio on. If the unit works in a strange way, disconnect
the power supply cable (or take out the fuse from the holder), while the radio remains switched on,
wait some time (minimum 10 seconds), and then reconnect power cord again.
Check the microphone and antenna connector. We think you cannot do more in case of a problem.
Please ask your dealer or consult our service hints in the Internet. If You should return the radio to
your dealer for repair, do not forget to describe the problem as exactly as possible.
European warranty regulations
The distributor, dealer or retail shop where You bought the radio warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this product that should this product or any part of it, under normal use and
conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 2 years from the date of original
purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product without
charge for parts and repair labour. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this
warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. a copy of Your bill of
sale), specification of defect(s), to the distributor, dealer or his authorised repair centre.
Liability for communications range of this product is disclaimed. The warranty does not apply to
any product or part there of which, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper
installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory
serial number label(s). The warranty does not apply to accessory parts or problems caused
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external antennas, external power supplies and over voltage caused through external power
supplies, lightning or over voltage defects via antenna or other cables, broken or damaged acrylic
glass windows and cabinet parts.
Furthermore we afford you 3 years manufacturer’s warranty for the AE 6890. Exempt from
this warranty are transmitting power amplifiers and illumination resources. Our General Terms and
Conditions are imperative.
In any case of technical problems please contact the dealer or person where You have purchased
Your CB radio.
Where to find service hints and service documentation
The complete technical documentation is updated regularly. You can download the latest versions
of user manuals, technical documents and conformity declaration, as well as service hints or
FAQ’s any time from our server under
http://www.hobbyradio.de
If you should have a problem, please have a look to the service hints or frequently asked questions
(FAQ) before You send Your CB radio back to the service centre. Please note that the acceptance
of AM+FM in the different European countries has just started and may be subject to unpredictable
changes. Our homepage will provide the latest information about using the radio.
Disposal and Recycling of Electronics Waste
This CB radio has been produced according to the European RoHS directive and
does no more contain certain banned hazardous substances. Please dispose
defective and no more usable electronic items only via officially allowed collecting
points.
The new European WEEE directive does no more allow to dispose items via
household trash. Please contribute to the efficient recycling of used electronic
items!
© 2008 Alan Electronics GmbH
Sales and Service in UK
Alan UK Ltd
Unit 2, Callenders, Paddington Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire.
SN5 7YW
Telephone: [phone]
Fax : [phone]
For technical assistance contact:
[e-mail]

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Technical Details
Microphone socket wiring For data & PC audio gateways
Pin 1 Mic audio Pin 1 Transmit audio
Pin 2 PTT-RX (on ground for receiving) Pin 2 Receive audio
Pin 3 PTT-TX (on ground for transmit) Pin 3 PTT key
Pin 4 up/down key Pin 4 Do not connect!
Pin 5 Ground Pin 5 Ground
Pin 6 + voltage for mic-power supply if needed Pin 6 Do not connect!
Transmitter
Transmitting power 4 Watt FM
1 Watt AM / 4 Watt AM (in Poland, Spain)
Modulation sensitivity appr. 3 mV at >1 kOhm
Harmonic and spurious radiations -90 dBc = 4 nW
Max. frequency deviation less than 2.0 kHz
AM modulation degree max. 90%
Receiver
Sensitivity (FM) (SINAD) better + 3dbµV EMK for 20 dB
Sensitivity (AM) (SINAD) better + 3dbµV EMK for 12 dB
Adjacent channel selection better 60 dB (EN 300 135-1)
better 48 dB (EN 300 433-1)
Intermodulation rejection better 54 dB (EN 300 135-1)
better 48 dB (EN 300 433-1)
Image rejection better 48 dB (EN 300 433-1)
Audio output power min. 2 Watts to 8 Ohm load,
(up to 4 Watts to 4 Ohm load)

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Short manual AE 6890 – Fast to the point
The most important functions at a glance:
Before the first time turning on, programming of the corresponding country settings
Programming: hold MHz + POWER key 2 seconds, release POWER and then MHz.
Select with channel knob CH the desired country setting and confirm with MHz
80/40 dE Germany, Czech Republic (80FM), Slovak Republic (40 FM + CH 70-80)
40/40 EU Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland, Spain
Please pay attention to the different registration- and due-rules in some
countries (see Radio Passport)
40 FM EC For temporary use on travelling in most of the EU countries +
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Croatia. In most cases no registration
necessary. Please check the restrictions of use in the Radio Passport!
40 FM UUnited Kingdom channels
40/40 Po For Poland only
40/40 EFor Spain only
Functions
POWER Press
about 1 second and release
VR Volume setting, push 1 x to switch to SQ setting and reverse
A/F select type of modulation (AM or FM, if activated)
CH/UP/DN select channel with rotary knob at the front section or buttons at microphone
SQ squelch: for suppressing weak signals turn right. If the knob is completely
clockwiset, you can only hear relevant strong signals. The best setting
is just where the basic noise disappears.
ASQ automatic squelch setting on/off, disregards SQ potentiometer setting
Transmit hold the button on the side until you finished transmitting.
SC Scan on/off: press SC about 1 second
PRI priority channel: short: switch to special channel. Long: select priority
channel, confirm with PRI
DW Dual channel-watch: surveys last selected channel and priority channel
BP key confirmation tones on/off
RB Roger Beep on/off
TSQ Tone squelch (pilot tone or CTCSS) on/off
Change CTCSS: hold
TSQ, then select with the channel buttons and confirm
with TSQ
CH9 direct button from your selected channel to channel 9 and back
TON Tone filter on/off
MHz displaying the frequency instead of the channel number
M1 – M3 select Memory: FC, afterwards M1, M2 or M3
Change memory: select channel, press M1, M2
or M3 longer than 3 seconds
LOC Local (LOC on) or DX (Loc of) switch- press around 2 seconds