Albrecht AE 5800 Operating instructions

AE 5800
AM / FM / SSB CB-Transceiver
According to EU Standard EN 300 433-2
© 2002 ALAN Electronics GmbH

Legal Issues
European regulations for CB radio are in atransition period, theyare still different fromcountryto countryand may
be subject ofchanges fromtimeto time. Please respect the legal requirements when operating the radio and use
the latest available Declaration ofConformity, available fromour Download Server under
www.hobbyradio.de . Please note that latest European AutomotiveDirective requests special tests for all kind of
electronics equipment, which is intended for fixed installation in cars. Because this SSB radio requests repeated
fine tuning byuser and can produce unexpected sound events, operation of this radio maybe hazardous to the car
driver under certain conditions. We do not recommend to use this radio during movement ofa car.
CE- Declaration of Conformity/ Konformitätserklärung
We herebydeclare that our product: / Wir erklären hiermit, dass unser Produkt
CB-Radio Albrecht AE 5800
satisfies all technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ofEU Council Directives, European
Standards and national frequencyapplications:/ alle technischen Anforderungen imGeltungsbereich der EU
Richtlinien, europäischer Normen und nationaler Frequenzanwendungen einhält:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 99/5/EC
EN 300 135 -2 / EN 300 433-2
EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-13, EN 60 950
All essential radio test suites have been carried out. /
Alle für das Produkt vorgeschriebenen Funktestreihen wurden durchgeführt.
ALAN Electronics GmbH
Dovenkamp 11
D- 22952 Lütjensee
This declaration is issued under our sole responsibility.Basing on not harmonised frequencyapplications, the CB
radio maybe used onlyin listed countries according to selected channel programming. An individual licence for
operating this radio in AM +SSB +FM (in B, CH, D, E, F, P) is requested. In Germany,transmitting in AM and SSB
is restricted to channels 4- 15. In Finland and Netherlands the operation ofthis radio is free oflicence. This radio
maybe subject ofrestrictions in other countries, where SSB is not accepted.
Use ofadditional accessories likePacket Radio modemsvia MIC socket is onlyintended to be used in FM mode
and maybe restricted to individual channels depending on the countries's national frequencyallocations.
Diese Erklärung wird unter unserer alleinigen Verantwortung abgegeben. Dieses Funkgerät darfwegen der nicht
harmonisierten Frequenzanwendungen in AM +SSB +FM nur mit gültiger Einzelgenehmigung bzw –Zuteilung
in den Ländern B, CH, E, F, Pin Betrieb genommen werden. In den Niederlanden und Finnland ist die Benutzung
allgemein freigegeben und anmelde- und gebührenfrei. In Deutschland dürfen in AMund SSB nur die Kanäle 4
bis 15 im Sendebetrieb benutzt werden. Dieses Gerät darf in Ländern, in denen SSB nicht freigegeben ist,
nicht benutzt werden.
Der Anschluss von Audio-Zubehör, wie z.B. Packet Radio Modems, ist nur in der Betriebsart FM vorgesehen, die
Benutzung von Packet Radio kann in einigen Ländern aufbestimmte national freigegebene Kanäle begrenztsein
oder auch generell nicht gestattet sein.
Point ofcontact/Ansprechpartner: Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Schnorrenberg
Place and date ofissue: Lütjensee, 23.9.2002
(Signature)
Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Schnorrenberg
ALAN Electronics GmbH
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Radio Functions
Control knobs & buttons
1. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
This switch turns the radio ON and OFF, and adjusts receiving volume.
2. Microphone input socket
This is a standard 6 pin MIC input socket which can accept a dynamic or preamplified electret
microphone, or other audio accessories. Please note that packet radio modems should onlybe
used in FM mode and onlyon channels, where the authorityhas allowed use ofdata
transmissions. Not all countries have allowed other functions than voice transmission!
3. RF Gain control
This controls the receiver sensitivityto reduce interference in receive mode, when verystrong
signals are received from the antenna system. To decrease RF gain, turn the knob counter-
clockwise. For maximum receiver sensitivity, the RF Gain control must be rotated in full
clockwise position.
4. Mic Gain control:
This potentiometer controls the Microphone gain for the desired modulation depth. Dynamic
mic’s require full clockwise position, while the best position for electret mic’s maybe more a
medium position. The required MIC Gain also depends on Your voice volume and the
surrounding noise. Especiallyfor SSB, You should avoid anyover-modulation. Please check
with a local station for best settings.
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Numeric & other keys:
All following keyfunctions are double functions. The functions depend on the fact whether
You have pressed the “FUNC” keyor not before using the buttons.
5. NB / Memory1 Switch
This keycontrols a noise filter for receiving and the first memorylocation.
Without FUNCTION activated before:
* load channel in the memory1 with MEM switch.
With FUNCTION activated before:
NB FUNCTION – ifyour reception is disturbed byinterference from impulse type noise (ignition
noise and other electrical noise press NB to reduce or eliminate the noise.
*save cannel in the memory1 with MEM switch pressed before.
6. LCR / MEMORY 4 SWITCH
without FUNCTION activated before:
LCR (Last Channel Recall) FUNCTION - press LCR to return to the last channel that was used
longer than 3 seconds or was transmitted on. Or:
* load channel in the memory4 with MEM switch.
With FUNCTION pressed before (FUNC Icon in displaymust be on):
* save channel in the memory4 with MEM switch.
7. CALL/MEMORY 2 SWITCH
with FUNCTION OFF:
CALL FUNCTION – this switch is used to access a preprogrammed frequency(memory2)
* load channel in the memory2 with MEM switch.
With FUNCTION ON:
* save channel in the memory2 with MEM switch.
8. MODE/ T-LOW/ MEMORY 5 SWITCH
FUNCTION OFF:
MODE FUNCTION – select one ofthe operation modes AM/ FM/ USB/ LSB.
* load channel in the memory5 with MEM switch.
FUNCTION ON:
T-LOWFUNCTION – this switch activates tone low(high cut) circuits in receiver. Lowtone filter
maybe better for understanding verynoisysignals.
* save channel in the memory5 with MEM switch.
9. SCAN/ MEMORY 3 SWITCH
FUNCTION OFF:
SCAN FUNCTION – set the scan mode on/off in RX mode.
* load channel in the memory3 with MEM switch.
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FUNCTION ON:
* save channel in the memory3 with MEM switch.
10. MEMORY Load / MEMORY save SWITCH
FUNCTION OFF:
MEMORY LOAD FUNCTION – load one ofthe 5 memorychannels with 5 numeric key.
FUNCTION ON:
MEMORY SAVE FUNCTION – save one ofthe 5 memorychannels with 5 numeric key.
11. CLARIFIER CONTROL
This control provides an adjustment for fine tuning to stations which are slightlyOFF frequency,
to optimise the AM and SSB reception.
12. FUNC SWITCH
BRIEF PUSH: This switch activates the second function ofall the double function switches.
When activated, the FUNC Icon in LC Displaywill appear. Ifthe double function is not used, the
Icon will disappear again after some seconds.
13. CHANNEL SELECTOR
This rotaryswitch selects frequencies or channels. The switch is onlyactivated in receive
mode. While transmitting, frequencies / channels cannot be changed. Release PTT button
before selecting newfrequency/ channelone offrequencyin RX mode, but frequencyis not
activated in TX mode.
14. SQUELCH CONTOL / PWR CONTROL
This double potentiometer can be used to quiet the receiver during absence ofreceive signals.
This is called “Squelch” function. Use the larger (outer) ring for adjustment ofSquelch (SQ).
The most sensitive point for incoming signals is the position, where the noise (adjusted while a
channel is free) just disappears. IfYou turn more clockwise, the receiving sensitivitywill
decrease, until You can onlyhear verystrong signals.
The inner smaller knob is designed for Transmit Power Control. You mayadjust Your output
power to Your needs! Radio connections over short distance onlydo not need much power
(turn left), while long distance calls need full power (full clockwise).
BEEP/TONE
Turning on power switch while keeping PTT keypressed sets beep mode on/off.
Switching between channel and Frequencymode:
In the CB range, Your AE 5800 starts initiallyin the CB channel mode. Here the displaywill
showthe actual CB channel bychannel numbers from 01 to 40. The channel numbers
correspond to international conventions.
IfYou should like to see the frequencies instead ofthe channel numbers, You press
FUNCTION and then key“2” . This procedure will toggle between channel and frequency
displayand reverse.
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Technical Data:
Transmitter
Transmit Power AM 1 Watt
FM max. 4 Watt
SSB max. 4 Watt PEP
Harmonics & spurious suppression min. 90 dB (4 nW)
Mic sensitivitybetter than 4 mV / 1 kOhm
Supplied microphone: preampflified electret type
Microphone - ALC 50 dB
Current consumption transmit mode max. 2.5 (AM)
max. 3.0 A (FM, SSB)
Receiver
Receiver sensitivityfor 12 dB SINAD 0.5 µV EMK FM/SSB
0.9 µV EMK AM
Adjacent channel selectivity 60 dB FM/AM
70 dB SSB
Clarifier-tuning range +/- 1 kHz
Audio Output Power 2.5 Watt an 8 Ohm
Dimensions incl. Knobs and sockets 24.5 x 15.5 x 5.3 cm
Weight 1.3 kg
Contact adresses:
All technical documentations, CB regulations, and latest user manual versions and corrections can be downloaded
fromour Service-Download under www.hobbyradio.de
ALAN Electronics GmbH Daimlerstr. 1 K D 63303 Dreieich
or Dovenkamp 11 D-22952 Lütjensee
http://www.albrecht-online.de http://www.alan-germany.com
Service Hotlines: serv[email protected]
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