VALERY CLASSIC - Radio transceiver PRESIDENT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VALERY CLASSIC PRESIDENT

3) PA (Public Address):

A Alpha H Hotel P Papa W Whiskey

B Bravo India Q Quebec YYankee

C Charlie J Juliet R Romeo Z Zulu

D Delta L Lima S Sierra

E Echo M Mike T Tango

F Foxtrott N November U Uniform

G Golf Oscar V Victor

LANGUAGE TECHNIQUE :

AM Amplitude Modulation (modulation d'amplitude)

CW : Continuous waves (morse)

SWR Standing Waves Ratio

SWL : Short waves listening

SW : Short waves (ondes courtes)

VHF Veryhigh Frequency(Treshaute frquence)

LANGUAGE CB:

QTH Position de station

QTR Heurelocale

CANAUX D'APPEL :

3) PA (Public Address):

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.

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

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.

MOUNTING DIAGRAM

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 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.: You will need to add an external loud speaker to improve the sound quality of communications (connector EXT.SP situated on the backpanel: D). 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 p 27 § 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.

3) POWER CONNECTION:

OUTPUT RADIUS PATTERNS

Your PRESIDENT VALERY 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) Connectthemicrophone
b) Check the antenna connections
c) Turn the set on by turning the knob VOLUME clockwise.
d) Turn the SQUEELCH knob to minimum (anti-clockwise). Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
e) Go to Channel 20 using the rotary knob on the front panel.

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.

• Using an external SWR meter (e.g. SWR 1 or SWR 2):

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 ou FWD.
- 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 V.U. 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-calibrate the SWR meter after each adjustment of the antenna.

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) SQUELCH:

Suppresses undesirable back-ground noise when there are no communications. Turn the squelch knob clockwise to the exact point where all background noise disappears. This adjustment should be done with precision as, if set to maximum, (i.e. fully clockwise) only the strongest signals will be received. Squelch does not effect either sound or transmission power, but allows for considerable improvement in listening comfort.

3) PA (Public Address):

An external loud speaker can be connected to your PRESIDENT VALERY by the jack plug situated on the back panel PA.SP (E). By pressing the PA key, the message transmitted into the microphone will be directed towards the external speaker and be amplified. Hold the microphone far enough away from this loud speaker so as to avoid the Larsen effect. To increase the sound level, use the MIC GAIN knob.

4) ANL:

Automatic Noise Limiter. This filter allows the reduction of background noise, and some reception interference.

Move the switch once to activate the function. Move the same switch to cancel.

5) MODE:

Use this key to select AM or FM. The modulation mode must correspond with that of the person with whom you communicate.

AI Amplitude Modulation (AM) is for communications in areas where there are obstacles and over medium distances.

B/ Frequency Modulation (FM) is for nearby communications in flat, open areas. It gives better quality of communication (squelch adjustment needs more finesse).

6) FORT/FAIBLE:

This key allows you to adjust the luminosity of the display.

7) CHANNEL SELECTOR ROTARY KNOB:

Turning this knob allows you to choose a channel (1-40) for transmitting and receiving.

8) FM:

The FM indicator (red) lights up when Frequency Modulation is selected.

9) RX / TX

RXindicator (green) lights up when the receiver is in operation and TXindicator (red) lights when the transmitter is in operation.

10)DISPLAY:

The display shows all the different functions. The bargraph shows the level of reception and the level of power emitted.

11)RF GAIN:

This knob is for adjusting sensitivity during reception. For long distance communications RF GAIN should be set to maximum. RF GAIN can be reduced to avoid distortion, when your correspondent is close by and when he does not have RF POWER. The normal setting of this knob is on maximum (fully clockwise).

12)MIC GAIN:

Is for regulating microphone sensitivity, when using a microphone other than the one supplied with your PRESIDENT VALERY (pre-amplified). The normal setting of this knob is fully clockwise.

See the cabling diagram on page 46.

14)PTT (push to talk):

Depress this knob to transmit a message and release to listen to an incoming communication. See the cabling diagram on page 46.

A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13,2 V)
B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR(SO-239)

C) EXTERNAL S-METER JACK (Ø 2,5 mm)
D) EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, 0 3,5 mm)
E) PA SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, 0 3,5 mm)
C) TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1) GENERAL:

• Channels
• Modulation modes
• Frequency ranges
• Antennainpedance
• Power supply
• Dimensions (in mm)
  Weight
• Accessories supplied

40
AMFM
from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
: 50ohms
13.2V
160(L)×240(H)×55(D)
1.6 kg
: Microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws.

2) TRANSMISSION:

Frequencyallowance
- Carrierpower
Transmission interference
- Audio response
- Emitted power in the adj. channel
- Microphone sensitivity
-Drain
Modulated signal distortion

+/-300Hz
1 W AM / 4 W FM
: inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
300 Hz à 3 KHz in AM/FM
: inferior to 20 W
1,0mV
1,7A(withmodulation)
1,8%

3) RECEPTION:

Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad
Frequencyresponse
- Adjacent channel selectivity
Maximum audio power
- Squelch sensitivity

1. V - 113 dBm (AM/FM)
   300 Hz à 3 kHz in AM/FM
   60dB
   : 5 W
   : minimum 0.2 μV - 120 dBm maximum 1 mV - 47 dBm
   60 dB
   70dB
   500mAnomial
   800mA 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.

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

• Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
• 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.
• Check that you are using the same modulation mode as your correspondent.

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).

Choose your mode (AM/FM) which must be the same as that of your correspondent. Press the «push-to-talk» switch and announce your message «Attention stations, transmission testing» which will allow you to check the clearness 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 CBradio 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

H Hotel

/ India

J Juliet

L Lima

M Mike

N November

O Oscar

P Papa

Q Quebec

R Romeo

S Sierra

T Tango

U Uniform

V Victor

W Whiskey

Y Yankee

Z Zulu

TECHNICAL VOCABULARY:

AM Amplitude Modulation

CB : Citizen's Band

CH : Channel

CW : ContinuousWave

DX: Long Distance Liaison

DW : DualWatch

FM: Frequency Modulation

GMT : Greenwich Meantime

HF : HighFrequency

LF : LowFrequency

LSB : Lower Side Band

RX: Receiver

SSB : Single Side Band

SWR Standing Wave Ratio

SWL : Short Wave Listening

SW: ShortWave

TX : CBTransceiver

UHF : Ultra High Frequency

USB Upper Side Band

VHF VeryHighFrequency

CB LANGUAGE:

Advertising

Backoff

Basement

Base station

Bear

Bear bite

Bear cage

: Flashing lights of police car

: Slowdown

: Channel 1

: A CB set in fixed location

: Policeman

: Speeding fine

: Policestation

Big slab

Big 10-4

Bleeding

Blocking the channel

Blue boys

Break

Breaker

Clean and green

Cleaner channel

Coming in loud

and proud

Doughnut

Down and gone

Downone

Do you copy?

DX

Eighty eights

Eye ball

Goodbuddy

Hammer

Handle

Harvey wall banger

How am I hitting you?

Keying the mike

Kojac with a kodak

Land line

Lunchbox

Man with a gun

Mayday

Meat wagon

Midnight shopper

Modulation

Negative copy

Overyourshoulder

Part your hair

Pull your hammer back

Ratrace

Rubberbander

Sail boat fuel

Smokey dozing

Smokey with a camera

Spaghetti bowl

:Motorway

: Absolutely

: Signal from an adjacent channel interfering with the transmission

: Pressing the PTT switch without talking

:Police

: Used to ask permission to join aconversation

: A CBer wishing to join a channel

Clear of police

: Channel with less interference

: Goodreception

: Tyre

: Turning CB off

: Go to a lower channel

: Understand?

: Long distance

: Love and kisses

: CBers meeting together

: FellowCBer

: Accelerator

: CBer's nickname

: Dangerous driver

How are you receiving me?

: Pressing the PTT switch without talking

:Police radar

: Telephone

:CBset

:Police radar

SOS

: Ambulance

:Thief

Conversation

: Noreply

: Right behind you

: Behave yourself - police ahead

: Slowdown

Congested traffic

:NewCBer

:Wind

: Parked police car

:Police radar

:Interchange

Stinger

Turkey

Up one

Wall to wall

What am I putting

toyou?

: Antenna
: Dumb CBer
: Go up one channel
: Allover/everywhere
: Please give me an S-meter reading.

ACHTUNG!

Emisora CB President VALERY

is in compliance with following norms or documents :

pr ETS 300 680 part 1, part 2 (junio 95)

Name and title of subscriber :

GPE, ALBERT BERTRANA, Director Tecnico

P/O Michel FABRI

Lugar,echa yirma :

Place, date and signature :

Addition to the service manual supplied

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5) The function key MODE (5) doesn't function. Your transceiver is only functioning in FM mode.

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D) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :

1) GENERAL:

• Approval DGPT N° : 980017 CB 0
• Channels 40
• Modulation modes : FM

2) TRANSMISSION:

• Carrier power : 4 W FM CW
• Frequencyresponse : 300 Hz to 3 kHz in FM

3) RECEPTION:

Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad 0.5 V -113 dBm (FM)
- Frequencyresponse : 300 Hz to 3 kHz in FM

Modell VALERY FM