PRESIDENT Walker III FCC User manual

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Manuel d’utilisation / Manual do usuário

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SUMARIO
INSTALACIÓN ......................................................................................... 18
UTILIZACIÓN ........................................................................................... 20
MENÚS .................................................................................................... 23
FUNCIÓN CON LA PALANCA DE EMISIÓN PTT.................................... 27
CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS............................................................... 27
GUÍA DE PROBLEMAS............................................................................ 27
COMO EMITIR O RECIBIR UN MENSAJE ............................................... 27
LÉXICO.................................................................................................... 28
CONDICIONES GENERALES DE GARANTÍA......................................... 30
TABLAS DE FRECUENCIAS CB Y METEOROLÓGICAS .......................... 59
SUMMARY
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSCEIVER.......................................................... 7
MENU ...................................................................................................... 10
FUNCTION WITH PTT SWITCH ................................................................. 13
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................. 13
HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE A MESSAGE ..................................... 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING.............................................................................. 14
GLOSSARY.............................................................................................. 14
GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS .................................................... 16
FREQUENCY AND WEATHER CHANNEL TABLES................................... 59
SOMMAIRE
INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................32
UTILISATION..............................................................................................34
MENUS .....................................................................................................37
FONCTION AVEC LA PÉDALE D’ÉMISSION PTT .....................................41
CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES..........................................................41
GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE..........................................................................41
COMMENT ÉMETTRE OU RECEVOIR UN MESSAGE ..............................42
GLOSSAIRE ..............................................................................................42
CONDITIONS GÉNÉRALES DE GARANTIE .............................................44
TABLEAUX DES FRÉQUENCES CB ET MÉTÉO ..........................................59
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Español
English
SUMÁRIO
INSTALAÇÃO .......................................................................................... 46
UTILIZAÇÃO ............................................................................................ 48
MENUS .................................................................................................... 51
FUNÇÃO COM A ALAVANCA DE EMISSÃO PTT.................................. 54
CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS............................................................... 55
GUIA DE PROBLEMAS............................................................................ 55
COMO TRANSMITIR OU RECEBER UMA MENSAGEM.......................... 55
GLOSSÁRIO ............................................................................................ 55
CONDIÇÕES GERAIS DE GARANTIA.................................................... 58
TABELAS DE FREQUÊNCIAS CB E METEOROLÓGICAS ........................ 59
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The warranty of this transceiver is valid only in the country of purchase.
WARNING !
Beforeusing,becarefulnevertotransmitwithout
firsthavingconnectedtheantenna(connection
“B” situated on the back panel of the equip-
ment) or without having set the SWR (Stand-
ing Wave Ratio)! Failure to do so may result in
destruction of the power amplifier, which is not
covered by the guarantee.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit peut vous exposer à des agents chimiques, y compris le plomb, identifiés par l’État de Californie comme pouvant causer le cancer et
des malformations congénitales ou autres effets nocifs sur la reproduction. Pour de plus amples informations, prière de consulter le site www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Welcome to the world of the new generation of CB radios. The new PRESIDENT
range gives you access to top performance transceiver equipment. With the
use of up-to-date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your
PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC is a new step in personal communication and is the
surest choice for the most demanding of professional CB radio users. To ensure
that you make the most of all its capacities, we advise you to read carefully this
manual before installing and using your PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC.
A) INSTALLATION
1) WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR MOBILE CB RADIO
a) You should choose a well ventilated place most appropriate setting from
a simple and practical point of view.
b) Your CB radio should not interfere with the driver or the passengers.
c) Remember to provide for the passing and protection of different wires
(e.g. power, antenna, accessory cabling) so that they do not in any way
interfere with the driving of the vehicle.
d) To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws
(2) provided (drilling diameter 1.126 in / 3.2 mm). Take care not to damage
the vehicle’s electrical system while drilling the dash board.
e) Do not forget to insert the rubber joints (3) between the CB and its support
as these have a shock-absorbing effect which permits gentle orientation
and tightening of the set.
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.
- N.B.: 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 SP situated
on the back panel: C). Ask your dealer for advice on mounting your CB
radio.
2) ANTENNA INSTALLATION
a) Choosing your antenna
- For CB radios, the longer the antenna, the better its results. Your dealer will
be able to help you with your choice of antenna.
b) Mobile antenna
- Must be fixed to the vehicle where there is a maximum of metallic surface
(ground plane), away from windscreen mountings.
- If you already have a radio-telephone antenna installed, the transceiver
antenna should be higher than this.
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- There are two types of antenna: pre-regulated which should be used on a
good ground plane (e.g. car roof or lid of the boot), and adjustable which
offer a much larger range and can be used on a smaller ground plane (see
§ HOW TO ADJUST SWR, below).
- Foranantenna which must be fixed by drilling, you will need agoodcontact
between the antenna and the ground plane. To obtain this, you should
lightly scratch the surface where the screw and tightening star are to be
placed.
- Be careful not to pinch or flatten the coaxial cable (as this runs the risk of
break down and/or short-circuiting).
- Connect the antenna (B).
OUTPUT RADIUS PATTERN
c) Fixed antenna
- A fixed antenna should be installed in as clear space as possible. If it is fixed
to a mast, it will perhaps be necessary to stay it, according to the laws in
force (you should seek professional advice). All PRESIDENT antennas and
accessories are designed to give maximum efficiency to each CB radio
within the range.
3) POWER CONNECTION
Your PRESIDENT WALKER III FCC is protected against an inversion of polarities.
However, before switching it on, you are advised to check all the connec-
tions. 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: Trucks 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 connec-
tion steps should be carried out with the power cable disconnected from
the set.
a) Check that the battery is of 12 volts.
b) Locate the positive and negative terminals of the battery (+is red and -is
black). 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 transceiver to a permanent (+) and (-).
We advise you to connect the power cable directly to the battery (as the
connection of the transceiver cable to the wiring of the car-radio or other
parts of the electrical circuit may, in some cases, increase the likelihood of
interference).
d) Connect the red wire (+) to
the positive terminal of the
battery and the black (-) wire
to the negative terminal of the
battery.
e) Connect the power cable to
your CB radio.
WARNING: Never replace the
original fuse by one of a differ-
ent value.
4) BASICOPERATIONSTO BECARRIED OUTBEFORE USINGYOUR
SET FOR THE FIRST TIME (without transmitting and without
using the “push-to-talk” switch on the microphone)
a) Connect the microphone.
b) Check the antenna connections.
c) Turn the set on by turning the VOLUME knob (1) clockwise.
d) Turn the SQUELCH knob (2) to minimum M.
e) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
f) Go to channel 20 by using rotary PUSH knob (6) or UP/DN buttons (18) on
the microphone.
5) HOW TO ADJUST SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
Warning: This must be carried out when you use your radio for the first time
and whenever you re-position your antenna. This adjustment must be car-
ried out in an obstacle-free area.
* Adjustment with internal SWR-meter
NEW, EASY AND VERY HANDY- Adjustment of SWR meter by beep tones
See menu SWR ADJUSTMENT function page 12.
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* Adjustment with external SWR-meter (e.g. TOS-1 PRESIDENT)
a) To connect the SWR meter :
- Connect the SWR meter between the CB radio and the antenna as close as
possible to the CB (use a maximum of 15.75 in / 40 cm cable, type President
CA 2C).
b) To adjust the SWR meter:
- Set the CB on channel 20.
- Put the switch on the SWR-meter to position FWD (calibration).
- Press the PTT “push-to-talk” switch (17) on the microphone to transmit.
- Bring the index needle to by using the calibration key.
- Change the switch to position REF(reading of the SWR level). The reading on
the Meter should be as near as possible to 1. If this is not the case, readjust
your antenna to obtain a reading as close as possible to 1. (A SWR reading
between 1 and 1.8 is acceptable).
- It will be necessary to recalibrate the SWR meter after each adjustment of
the antenna.
WARNING: In order to avoid any losses and attenuations in cables used for
connectionbetweentheradioanditsaccessories,PRESIDENTrecommends
to use a cable with a length inferior to 118.11 in / 3 m).
Your transceiver is now ready for use.
B) HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSCEIVER
1) ON/OFF ~ VOLUME
Turn on : turn VOLUME knob (1) clockwise. If the function KEY BEEP is active
(see menu KEY BEEP page 10), the radio emits a beep. The radio is “on”.
Display shows the microphone type setup during 1 second . See menu MIC
TYPE page 12.
Turn Off : turn VOLUME knob (1) counterclockwise until radio emits click
sound. Your radio is “off”.
Volume Adjustment:rotate VOLUME knob (1) clockwise to adjust volume.
Turn the same knob counterclockwise to reduce the sound level.
2) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control) ~ SQUELCH
Suppressesundesirablebackgroundnoiseswhenthereisnocommunication.
Squelch does not affect neither sound nor transmission power, but allows a
considerable improvement in listening comfort.
a) ASC: AUTOMATIC SQUELCH CONTROL
Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity
Turn the SQUELCH knob (2) anti-clockwise into ASC position. appears
onthedisplay.Norepetitivemanualadjustment and a permanentimprove-
ment between the sensitivity and the listening comfort when ASC is active.
This function can be disconnected by turning the switch clockwise. In this
case the squelch adjustment becomes manual again. disappears
from the display.
b) MANUAL SQUELCH
TurntheSQUELCHknob (2)clockwisetothe exactpointwhereallbackground
noise disappears. This adjustment should be done with precision as, if set to
maximum (fully clockwise), only the strongest signals will be received.
3) RF POWER
In TX mode, turn the RF POWER knob (3) to adjust the transmission power;
clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the RF POWER.
4) MIC GAIN
Adjustment of the sensitivity level of the microphone.
The normal position of this function is set to maximum clockwise.
5) RF GAIN
Adjustmentofthereceptionsensitivity.Maximumpositioninthecaseoflong-
distance transmission. You can decrease the RF GAIN, to avoid distortions,
when the interlocutor is near. Reduce the gain on reception in the case of a
close communication with a correspondent not equipped with a RF POWER.
The normal position of this function is at maximum clockwise.
6) ROTARY “PUSH” KNOB
In normal operation, turn rotary PUSH knob (6) to adjust channel. Clockwise
to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the channel.
In MENU mode (long Push the rotary PUSHknob (6) for 3 seconds to activate
this mode). See § MENU page 10.
See § UP/DN BUTTONS ON THE MICROPHONE page 10.
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7) LCD
Indicates transmission
PA PA (Public Address) mode activated
AM AM modulation
FM FM modulation
ROGER BEEP function activated
BP KEY BEEP function activated
Automatic Squelch Control activated
VOX VOX function activated
SCAN function activated (the dot blinks)
TALKBACK TALKBACK function activated
MENU mode activated
Indicates selected channel (large digits)
The Weather Channel mode is activated
The channel is stored in the scan skip memory
ALERT function is activated
Indicates frequency or menu
8) SCAN ~ SKIP ~ VOX
SCAN
(short press)
ShortpresstheSCANkey(8)toactivatetheSCANfunction.Thedotbetween
the two channel digits flashes to indicate that the function is active.
The scanning stops as soon as there is a busy channel. The scanning auto-
matically starts 5 seconds after the end of the transmission and no key is
activated during 5 seconds. Turn the PUSH rotary knob (6) to change the
scan direction.
CB channel Scan
In CB mode, the SCAN function scans the 40 CB channels.
WX channel Scan
In WX mode (see § WX MODE page 9),the SCAN function scans the 7
WX channels.
Note: The weather channel SCAN can run in the background while using
the unit in CB mode.
In the current mode, press the PTT switch (17) to deactivate the SCAN func-
tion. The dot between the two channel digits disappears from the display.
SKIP (long press only when the SCAN function is activated)
This function allows you to SKIP a channel found by the SCAN function.
When the scan stops on an unwanted channel, press and hold the SCAN
key (8) for 1 second to store this channel in the SCAN SKIP memory. A beep
sounds. The channel will no longer be scanned, “SK”appears on the display.
Consult the SCAN SKIP menu on page 13.
VOX (long press)
The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original micro-
phone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch
(17). The use of an optional vox microphone connected to the rear panel
of the transceiver (E) disables the original microphone.
Long press the VOX key (8) in order to activate the VOX function. “VOX”
appears on the display. Long press again the VOX key (8) to disable the
function. “VOX” disappears.
Consult the VOX SET menu on page 12.
9) AM/FM ~ TALKBACK
AM/FM (short press)
Thiskeyallows youtoselectthemodulationmode(AMorFM).Yourmodulation
mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent. Corresponding
mode is displayed on the display.
- Amplitude Modulation / AM: communication on a field with relief and
obstacles at middle distance (the most used).
- Frequency Modulation / FM: for nearby communications on a flat open
field.
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TALKBACK (long press)
This function allows you to hear your own modulation in the optional internal
or external speaker connected to the EXT. jack (C).
Long press the TALKBACK key (9) to activate/deactivate the TALKBACK
function. When the function is active, “TALKBACK”flashes in the LCD for 3
seconds, displaying the current level of the TALKBACK, and remains then
permanently displayed. See § TALKBACK LEVEL page 13.
10)NB/ANL - HIC FILTERS
3 positions switch: Low position: no filter is activated. Central position: only
ANL and NB filters are enabled. High position: all filters (ANL, NB and HI-CUT)
are activated.
NB: Noise Blanker / ANL: Automatic Noise Limiter. These filters allow reducing
back ground noises and some reception interferences.
HI-CUT: Cuts out the high frequency interferences and has to be used in
accordance with the reception conditions.
11)PRIORITY CHANNELS
Priority channels will be automatically selected by switching this key (11).
3 positions switch: EMG1/ Priority channel 1 is activated. EMG2 / Priority
channel 2 is activated. OFF / No priority channel is activated.
The default priority channels are channel 9AM (EMG1) and channel 19 AM
(EMG2).
See the EMG SET 1 and EMG SET 2 menus page 11 to set priority channels.
Note: Activating a priority channel no longer allows you to use the PA or WX
modes, or to start the SCAN function. If the KEY BEEP function is active, an
errorbeepisemitted.“EMG”and the channel blink to indicateunauthorized
handling. Turn the switch (11) to the OFF position to use these functions.
12)CB/PA
Switch between CB and PA (Public Address) mode.
An external optional speaker can be connected to the unit to the PA.SP.
jack on the rear panel. (D). Turn the MIC GAIN knob (4) to adjust the PA
volume.
For details on operating in PA mode, see the PA SETTING menu on page
12.
13)WX MODE ~ ALERT
WX MODE (short press)
Note: CB functions are not allowed in WX mode. If a user presses a not al-
lowed key when the KEY BEEP function is activated, the radio sounds an error
tone.
Select a channel other than the EMG1 or EMG2 emergency channels. The
PRIORITY CHANNEL switch (11) must be in the OFF position. Press briefly the
WX key (13) to alternate between CB and WX modes. When WX mode is
active, “WX” is displayed. WX mode allows you to listen to weather reports.
When this mode is turned on, turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use the UP/DN
(18) keys on the microphone to search, through the 7 weather channels,
for the channel corresponding to your location (See WEATHER FREQUENCY
TABLE page 59).
The display shows the selected channel.
ALERT (long press)
Note: The SIREN tone only sounds in PA or CB mode. It does not sound in
WX mode.
Long press the ALERT key (13), to activate/deactivate the ALERT function.
When the function is activated the last digit of frequency becomes A
( ). If the function is activated and a tone is detected at the
selected weather channel, then the unit sounds “SIREN” tone. The unit
cancels CB or PA mode and goes to WX mode.
During a SIREN tone sound, press PTT key (17) to stop the sound.
14)BARGRAPH
Indicates the reception level and the emitted power level.
15)6 PIN MICROPHONE PLUG
The plug is located on the front panel of the transceiver and makes the
setting of the equipment into the dashboard easier.
See Cabling Diagram page 60.
16)USB CHARGING SOCKET
The USB socket (16) can be used to charge smartphones, tablets or other
rechargeable devices with 5 V - 2.1 A.
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17)PTT
Transmission key, press to transmit a message, is displayed and release
to listen to an incoming communication, disappears.
TOT (Time Out Timer)
If the PTT switch (17) key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, the display starts
blinking and the transmission ends. A beep will sound until the PTT switch
(17) key is released.
18)UP/DN BUTTONS ON MICROPHONE
In normal use, press UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone to change the
channel. UP to increase and DN to decrease the channel.
See ROTARY “PUSH” KNOB page 7.
A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13,8 V)
B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
C) JACK FOR EXTERNAL OPTIONAL SPEAKER (8 Ω, Ø 3.5 mm)
D) JACK FOR PA OPTIONAL SPEAKER (Public Address) (8 Ω,
Ø 3.5 mm)
E) JACK FOR OPTIONAL VOX MICROPHONE (Ø 2.5 mm)
C) MENU
The order of 13 functions is as described in this manual. However, the func-
tion displayed by entering the MENU will be the last function modified by
user.
The procedure is the same whatever the function is:
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.
1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone
to select the menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The parameter of the chosen
function blinks on the display.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone
to modify the value of the parameter.
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate the chosen value. The pa-
rameter stops blinking and if the function has more than one parameter,
the next parameter blinks.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds. disappears from
the display.
Note: UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone have the same effect as the
rotation of the rotary PUSH knob (6). PTT switch (17) validates the last setting
and exists MENU. disappears.
1) COLOR
This function allows to choose the backlight color of the LCD.
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.
1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone
to select the COLOR menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The current color blinks on LCD.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (11) on the microphone
to select the color. 7 available colors are displayed over and over :
4. New Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate the chosen color. The color
stops blinking. a) Go back to point 1to adjust another function or b) Press
the PTT switch (17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears in the display.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in
the display.
Default COLOR is (Orange).
2) DIMMER
The DIMMER function allows to adjust the brightness (from 1to 9) of the
backlight or to set no backlight (OF).
Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) for 3 seconds to enter MENU. is displayed.
1. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone
to select the DIMMER menu.
2. Push the rotary PUSH knob (6) to validate. The value of the dimmer blinks
on the display.
3. Turn the rotary PUSH knob (6) or use UP/DN buttons (18) on the microphone
to select a new value.
4. New Push the rotary PUSHknob (6) to validate. The parameter stops blinking.
a) Go back to point 1to adjust another function or b) Press the PTT switch
(17) to validate and exit MENU. disappears.
5. If no key is pressed, the unit exits MENU after 10 seconds, disappears in
the display.
Default DIMMER value is 9.
3) KEY BEEP
When the function is activated, a beep sounds when a key is pressed, by
changing the channel etc. “BP” appears on the display when the function
is active.
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