TOMMY - Radio transceiver PRESIDENT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TOMMY PRESIDENT

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I India
J Juliett
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Q Quebec
R Romeo
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Tango
U Uniform

V Victor
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Z Zulu

LANGUAGE TECHNIQUE

AM : Amplitude Modulation (modulation d'amplitude)

CH : Channel (canal)

CQ : Appel général

CW : Continuous waves (morse)

SW : Short waves (ondes courtes)

CITY NUMBER :Code postal

COPIER : Ecouter, capter, recevoir

FB : Fine business (bon, excellent)

H Hotel
I India
J Juliett
K Kilo
L Lima
M Mike
N November

O Oscar
P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
Sierra
Tango
U Uniform

V Victor
W Whiskey
X X-ray
Y Yankee
Z Zulu

TERMINOS DEL ARGOT CEBEISTA

A.L.
ARMONICOS
AVE MARIA
BARBAS

Before using, be careful never to transmit without first having connected the antenna (connection «B» situated on the back panel of the equipment) or without having set the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)! Failure to do so may result in destruction of the power amplifier, which is not covered by the guarantee.

MULTI-NORMS TRANSCEIVER!

See function “F” on page 32 and the Configuration table on page 50.

The guarantee of this transceiver is valid only in the country pf purchase.

Welcome to the world of the new generation of CB radios. The new PRESIDENT range gives you access to top performance CB equipment. With the use of up-to-date technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT TOMMY ASC 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 TOMMY ASC.

A) INSTALLATION

1) WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR MOBILE CB RADIO

a) You should choose the 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.

MOUNTING DIAGRAM

d) To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws (2) provided (drilling diameter 3.2mm ). 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.
) 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 CB antenna should be higher than this.
• 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 § 5, Adjustment of SWR).
• For an antenna which must be fixed by drilling, you will need a good contact 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).

c) Fixed antenna:

• A fixed antenna should be installed in a 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.

OUTPUT RADIUS PATTERN

3) POWER CONNECTION

Your PRESIDENT TOMMY ASC is protected against an inversion of polarities. However, before switching it on, you are advised to check all the connections. Your equipment must be supplied with a continued current of 12 volts (A). Today, most cars and lorries are negative earth. You can check this by making sure that the negative terminal of the battery is connected either to the engine block or to the chassis. If this is not the case, you should consult your dealer.

WARNING: Lorries generally have two batteries and an electrical installation of 24 volts, in which case it will be necessary to insert a 24/12 volt converter (type CV 24/12 PRESIDENT) into the electrical circuit. The following connection steps should be carried out with the power cable disconnected from the set.

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 CB to a permanent (+) and (-). We advise you to connect the power cable directly to the battery (as the connection of the CB cable to the wiring of the car-radio or other parts of the electrical circuit may, in 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 (2 A) by one of a different value.

4) BASIC OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USING YOUR 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 SQ knob (3) to minimum (M position).
e) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
f) Go to channel 20 by using the rotary knob (4).

5) ADJUSTMENT OF SWR (Standing wave ratio)

WARNING: This must be carried out when you use your CB radio for the first time (and whenever you re-position your antenna). The adjustment must be carried out in an obstacle-free area.

• 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 40~cm cable, type President CA 2C).
  b) To adjust the SWR meter:
• Set the CB to channel 20.
• put the switch on the SWR-meter to position CAL (calibration).
• Press the «push-to-talk» switch on the microphone to transmit.
• Bring the index needle to by using the calibration key.
• Change the switch to position SWR (reading of the SWR level). The reading on the Meter should be as near as possible to 1. If this is not the case, re-adjust your antenna to obtain a reading as close as possible to 1. (An SWR reading between 1 and 1.8 is acceptable).
• It will be necessary to re-calculate the SWR meter after each adjustment of the antenna.

WARNING: In order to avoid any losses and attenuations in cables used for connection between the radio and its accessories, PRESIDENT recommends to use a cable with a length inferior to 3m.

Your CB is now ready for use.

a) To turn the set on, turn the knob (1) clockwise.
b) To increase the sound level, turn the same knob further clockwise.

2) DISPLAY

It shows all functions:

The BARGRAPH shows the reception level and the output power level.

3) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control)/SQUEELCH

Suppresses undesirable background noises when there is no communication. Squelch does not affect neither sound nor transmission power, but allows a considerable improvement in listening comfort.

a) ASC: AUTOMATIC SQUEELCH CONTROL

Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity.

Turn the SQ knob (3) anti-clockwise into ASC position. «ASC» appears on the display. No repetitive manual adjustment and a permanent improvement 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. «ASC» disappears from the display.

b) MANUAL SQUEELCH

Turn the SQ knob clockwise to the exact point where all background noise disappears. This adjustment should be done with precision as, if set to maximum (fully clockwise), only the strongest signals will be received.

4) CHANNEL SELECTOR: Rotary Knob

This button allows increasing or decreasing a channel. A «beep» sounds each time the channel changes if the KEY BP function is activated. See KEY BP function.

5) F KEYBP

F - FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION

(configuratiOn:E;d;EU;PL)

The frequency bands have to be chosen according to the country of use. Don't use any other configuration. Some countries need a user's licence. See the configurations/ frequency bands table at page 48 to 50.

Proceeding: switch off the transceiver. Keep the key F pressed and switch on again. F and the letter corresponding to the configuration are blinking.

• In order to change the configuration, use the channel selector on the front panel.
• When the configuration is selected, press 1 second on the F key. F and the letter corresponding to the configuration are continuously displayed, a beep sounds. At

this point, confirm the selection by switching off the transceiver and then switching it on again.

See table page 50.

KEY BP Beep on changing the channel, keys etc... (long press)

Activate the KEY BP function by pressing 1 second the KEY BP key. A beep sounds and «BP» is displayed. In order to disable the function, press during 1 second the KEY BP key. «BP» disappears.

6) LOCK

Allows to lock all the keys on the front panel and the rotary knob. An error beep sounds when a key is used and the LOCK function is activated. A short press on LOCK activates/deactivates the LOCK function. appears on the display when the function is activated.

Transmission and reception remain active.

7) 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 49.

8)PTT

Transmission key, press to transmit a message, is displayed and release to listen to an incoming communication.

ANL FILTER (Automatic Noise Limiter)

The transceiver is equipped with an automatic filter which reduces back ground noises and some reception interferences.

A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13,2 V)
B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
C) EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, 0 3,5 mm)

C) TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1) GENERAL

• Channels : 40
• Modulation modes : AM
• Frequency ranges : from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
• Antenna impedance : 50 ohms
• Power supply : 13.2 V
• Dimensions (in mm) : 125 (L) x 150 (H) x 45 (D)
  Weight :& 0.7kg
• Accessories supplied : Electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws.
  -Filter :ANL(Automatic Noise Limiter) built-in

2) TRANSMISSION

• Frequency allowance : +/- 200 Hz
• Carrier power : 1 W AM
• Transmission interference : inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
• Audio response : 300 Hz to 3 KHz
• Emitted power in the adj. channel
• Microphone sensitivity
  -Drain
• Modulated signal distortion

3) RECEPTION

• Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad : 0.5 V - 113dBm
• Frequency response : 300 Hz to 3 kHz
• Adjacent channel selectivity : 60 dB
• Maximum audio power : 2 W
• Squelch sensitivity : minimum 0.2 V - 120dBm maximum 1 mV - 47 dBm
• Frequency image rejection rate : 60 dB
• Intermediate frequency rej. rate : 70 dB
• Drain : 300 mA nominal / 750 mA maximum

D) TROUBLE SHOOTING

1) YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT TRANSMIT OR YOUR TRANSMISSION IS OF POOR QUALITY

• Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the SWR is properly adjusted.
• Check that the microphone is properly plugged in.
• Check that the programmed configuration is the correct one (see table page 50).

2) YOUR CB RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE OR RECEPTION IS POOR

• Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
• Check that the programmed configuration is the correct one (see table page 50).
• Check that the volume is set to a comfortable listening level.
• Check that the microphone is properly plugged in.
• Check that the antenna is correctly connected and that the SWR is properly adjusted.

3) YOUR CB WILL NOT LIGHT UP

• Check the power supply.
• Check the connection wiring.
• Check the fuse.

E) HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE AMESSAGE

Now that you have read the manual, make sure that your CB Radio is ready for use (i.e. check that your antenna is connected).

Choose your channel (19, 27).

Press the «push-to-talk» switch and announce your message «Attention stations, transmission testing» which will allow you to check the cleanness and the power of your signal. Release the switch and wait for a reply. You should receive a reply like,

«Strong and clear».

If you use a calling channel (19, 27) and you have established communication with someone, it is common practice to choose another available channel so as not to block the calling channel.

F) GLOSSARY

Below you will find some of the most frequently used CB radio expressions. Remember this is meant for fun and that you are by no means obliged to use them. In an emergency, you should be as clear as possible.

INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET

A Alpha
B Bravo
C Charlie
D Delta
E Echo
F Foxtrott
G Golf

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I India
J Juliett
K Kilo
L Lima
M Mike
N November

O Oscar
P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
Sierra
Tango
U Uniform

V Victor
W Whiskey
X X-ray
Y Yankee
Z Zulu

TECHNICAL VOCABULARY

AM	: Amplitude Modulation
CB	: Citizen's Band
CH	: Channel
CW	: Continuous Wave
DX	: Long Distance Liaison
DW	: Dual Watch
FM	: Frequency Modulation

Greenwich Meantime
High Frequency
Low Frequency
Lower Side Band
Receiver
Single Side Band
Standing Wave Ratio
Short Wave Listening
Short Wave
CB Transceiver
Ultra High Frequency
Upper Side Band
Very High Frequency

CB LANGUAGE

Advertising
Back off
Basement
Base station
Bear
Bear bite
Bear cage
Big slab
Big 10-4
Bleeding

Blocking the channel
Blue boys
Breaker
Clean and green

: Flashing lights of police car
: Slow down
: Channel 1
: A CB set in fixed location
: Policeman
: Speeding fine
: Police station
: Motorway
: Absolutely
: Signal from an adjacent channel interfering with the transmission
: Pressing the PTT switch without talking
: Police
: Used to ask permission to join a conversation
: A CBer wishing to join a channel
: Clear of police

Cleaner channel
Coming in loud and proud
Doughnut
Down and gone
Down one
Do you copy?
DX Eighty eights
Eye ball
Good buddy
Hammer
Handle
Harvey wall banger

How am I hitting you?
Keying the mike
Kojac with a kodak
Land line
Lunch box
Man with a gun
Mayday
Meat wagon
Midnight shopper
Modulation
Negative copy
Over your shoulder
Part your hair
Pull your hammer bag
Rat race
Rubberbander
Sail boat fuel
Smokey dozing

: Channel with less interference
: Good reception
: Tyre
: Turning CB off
: Go to a lower channel
: Understand?
: Long distance
: Love and kisses
: CBers meeting together
: Fellow CBer
: Accelerator
: CBer's nickname
: Dangerous driver
: How are you receiving me?
: Pressing the PTT switch without talking
: Police radar
: Telephone
: CB set
: Police radar
: SOS
: Ambulance
: Thief
: Conversation
: No reply
: Right behind you
: Behave yourself - police ahead
: Slow down
: Congested traffic
: New CBer
: Wind
: Parked police car

Smokey with a camera

:Police radar

Spaghetti bowl

:Interchange

Stinger

: Antenna

Turkey

Dumb CBer

Up one

: Go up one channel

Wall to wall

: All over/everywhere

What am I putting to you?

: Please give me an S-meter reading

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

We, GROUPE PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS, Route de Sète, BP 100 - 34540 Balaruc - FRANCE, declare, on our own responsibility that the CB radio-communication transceiver

Brand : PRESIDENT

Model : TOMMY

Manufactured in PRC

is in conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/CE (Article 3) adapted to the national law, as well as with the following European Standards:

EN 300 433-1 V1.1.3 (2000-12)
EN 300 433-2 V1.1.2 (2000-12)
EN 301 489-1 V1.7.1 (2007-4)
EN 301 489-13 V1.2.1 (2002-8)
EN 60215 (1996)

Balaruc, the 2009-06-15

Jean-Gilbert MULLER
General Manager

UWAGA!

ZANIM ZACZNIESZ UZYTKOWAC RADIO, UWAZAJ, ABY NIE NADAWAC BEZ PODLACZONEJ ANTENY (PRZYLACZE ^ NA TYLNEJ SCIENCE URZADZENIA), ANI BEZ SPRAWDZENIA SWR ANTENY (WSPOLOCZYNNIK FALI STOJACEJ), W PRZECIWNYM RAZIE RZYKUJESZ ZNISZCZENIEM WZMACNIACZA MOCY, CO NIE JEST OBJETE GWARANCJA.

URZADZENIE SPELNIA WYMAGANE PRAWEM NORMY!

ZOBACZ FUNKCJA „F" NA STRONIE 42 ORAZ TABELE KONFIGURACJI NA STRONIE 50.

WAZNE

H Hotel
India
J Juliett
K Kilo
L Lima
M Mike
N November

O Oscar
P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
Sierra
T Tango
U Uniform

V Victor
W Whiskey
X X-ray
Y Yankee
Z Zulu

SLOWNIK TECHNICZNY

AM
CB
CH
CW
DW
FM
GMT
HF

Countries in which there are particular restrictions

Countries in which the national regulations authorize a transmission power superior to the limit fixed by the harmonised standard, notified in the 4th paragraph of the preface of the proper harmonised standard EN 300 433.

	IT	ES	PL
4W AM	✓	✓	✓
12 W pep BLU / SSB	✓	✓	✓

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