BILLY - Radio transceiver PRESIDENT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	CB transceiver radio
Brand	PRESIDENT
Model	BILLY
Channels	40 (AM)
Frequency range	26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
Antenna impedance	50 ohms
Supply voltage	13.2 V (12 V nominal)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	115 x 200 x 40 mm
Weight	0.600 kg
Included accessories	Electret microphone with holder, mounting bracket, fixing screws
Main functions	Volume, squelch, channel selection, transmit indicator, channel display
Transmit power	4 W (max.)
Receive sensitivity	0.5 µV (20 dB SINAD)
Adjacent channel selectivity	70 dB
Power supply	12 V DC, reverse polarity protection
Consumption	Fuse 2 A
Maintenance and cleaning	Avoid moisture and shocks. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Safety	Never transmit without an antenna connected. Adjust the SWR before use. Do not replace the fuse with a different rating.
Spare parts and repairability	2-year warranty on parts and labor. Contact the dealer for any service.
General information	First generation CB radio, compatible with PRESIDENT accessories. Mobile or fixed use.

Frequently Asked Questions - BILLY PRESIDENT

What is SWR and why is it important to adjust it?

SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) measures the match between the antenna and the transmitter. An incorrect adjustment can destroy the power amplifier. It should be set between 1 and 1.8 for optimal operation.

How to connect the power supply on a 24V vehicle?

Use a 24/12V converter (type PRESIDENT CV 24/12) between the truck battery and the radio. Never connect directly to 24V.

What to do if my radio does not turn on?

Check the power supply (battery, 2A fuse), reverse polarity, and the POWER switch in ON position.

How to adjust the squelch correctly?

Turn the SQUELCH knob clockwise until the background noise disappears. Too high a setting can mask weak signals.

What are the recommended calling channels?

Channel 27 (AM) for general calling in urban areas, channel 19 (AM) for truckers, channel 9 (AM) and 11 (FM) for emergency calls.

How to install a mobile antenna?

Choose a location with a good ground plane (roof, trunk). Stay away from posts. Connect the antenna before transmitting. Use a tunable antenna to adjust SWR.

What does the code 'QRM' mean?

In Q code, 'QRM' means 'interference' or 'jamming'. Used to report interference.

Can I replace the fuse with another type?

No, use exclusively a 2A fuse. A fuse of a different rating can damage the device.

How to test my transmission?

Press the microphone pedal and say 'Attention stations for a TX test'. Wait for a reply 'Loud and clear station' to confirm.

What is the warranty period?

2 years parts and labor, valid in the country of purchase. Return the warranty card within 1 month after purchase.

USER MANUAL BILLY PRESIDENT

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 CB :

Paraacularly, the volume of air is 100m^3 and the volume of water is 200m^3 .

3) SQUELCH:

A	Alpha	H	Hotel	P	Papa	W	Whiskey
B	Bravo	I	India	Q	Quebec	Y	Yankee
C	Charlie	J	Juliett	R	Romeo	Z	Zulu
D	Delta	L	Lima	S	Sierra
E	Echo	M	Mike	T	Tango
F	Foxtrot	N	November	U	Uniform
G	Golf	O	Oscar	V	Victor

TERMINOS DEL ARGOT CEBEISTA:

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 CB radios generation. The new PRESIDENT range gives you access to top performance CB equipment. Using up-dated technology, which guarantees unprecedented quality, your PRESIDENT BILLY 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 BILLY.

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.
d) To install your equipment, use the provided cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws (2) (drilling diameter 3.2mm ). Take care not to damage the vehicle's electrical system while drilling the dash board.
e) 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.

2) ANTENNA INSTALLATION:

a) Choosing your antenna:

• For CB radios, the longer the antenna is, the better are its results. Your dealer will be able to help you with your antenna choice.

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 smaller ground planes (see 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 breakdown and/or short-circuit).
• Connect the antenna (10).

c) Fixed antenna:

• A fixed antenna should be installed in a space as clear 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 PATTERNS

3) POWER CONNECTION:

Your PRESIDENT BILLY is protected against an inversion of polarity. However, before switching it on, you are advised to check all connections. Your equipment must be supplied with a direct current of 12 volts (11). 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 a 12 volts one.
b) Locate the positive and negative battery terminals (+ 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 a different value one.

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 commuting the ON/OF switch on position ON.
d) Turn the SQUEELCH knob to minimum (counterclockwise).
e) Adjust the volume knob to a comfortable level.
f) Go to Channel 20 using the CHANNEL knob (6).

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(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 S-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. (A 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.

B) HOW TO USE YOUR CB :

1) POWER:

This switch allows to turn the set on or off.

2) VOLUME:

To increase the sound level, turn this knob clockwise.

3) SQUELCH:

Suppresses undesirable background noises when there is no communication. 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 affect neither sound nor transmission power, but allows a considerable improvement in listening comfort.

4) DISPLAY:

The display shows the working channel.

5) TRANSMISSION INDICATOR:

Lights up when you depress the PTT of the microphone (8) to go into transmission mode.

6) CHANNEL SELECTOR: "CH ▲ and CH▼" SWITCHES

Those switches on the front panel allow to go up or down the channels.

7) MICROPHONE PLUG
8) PTT (Push-to-talk)
9) MOUNTING CRADLE
10)ANTENNA CONNECTOR
11) POWER CORD
12)ADJUSTMENT WHEELS

C) TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1) GENERAL:

• Channels
• Modulation modes
  Frequency ranges
• Antenna impedance
• Power supply
• Dimensions (in mm)
  Weight
• Supplied accessories

2) TRANSMISSION:

Frequency allowance
- Output power
- Transmission interference
- Audio response
- Emitted power in the adj. channel
- Microphone sensitivity
- Modulated signal distortion

3) RECEPTION:

Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad
Frequency response
- Adjacent channel selectivity
Maximum audio power
- Squelch sensitivity
Frequency image rejection rate
- Intermediate frequency rej. rate

40
AM
from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
: 50 ohms
13.2V
115 (L) x 200 (H) x 40 (D)
0.6kg
: Electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws.

： + / - 300Hz
: 1W
: inferior to 4 nW (- 50 dBm)
300Hzto3KHz
: inferior to 20~ W
10 uV
2.5%

0.5 V - 113 dBm (AM)
300 Hz to 3 kHz in AM
70dB
3W
adjustable, < 1mV -47 dBm
80dB
80 dB

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 YOUR 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.

3) YOUR CB WILL NOT LIGHT UP:

• Check the power supply.
• Check the connection wiring.
• Check that the POWER switch is activated.

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	H	Hotel	P	Papa	W	Whiskey
B	Bravo	I	India	Q	Quebec	Y	Yankee
C	Charlie	J	Juliett	R	Romeo	Z	Zulu
D	Delta	L	Lima	S	Sierra
E	Echo	M	Mike	T	Tango
F	Foxtrott	N	November	U	Uniform
G	Golf	O	Oscar	V	Victor

TECHNICAL VOCABULARY:

AM	: Amplitude Modulation
CB	: Citizen's Band
CH	: Channel
CW	: Continuous Wave
DX	: Long Distance Liaison
DW	: Dual Watch
FM	: Frequency Modulation
GMT	: Greenwich Meantime
HF	: High Frequency
LF	: Low Frequency
LSB	: Lower Side Band
RX	: Receiver
SSB	: Single Side Band
SWR	: Standing Wave Ratio
SWL	: Short Wave Listening
SW	: Short Wave
TX	: CB Transceiver
UHF	: Ultra High Frequency
USB	: Upper Side Band

VHF : Very High Frequency

CB LANGUAGE:

Advertising	: Flashing lights of police car
Back off	: Slow down
Basement	: Channel 1
Base station	: A CB set in fixed location
Bear	: Policeman
Bear bite	: Speeding fine
Bear cage	: Police station
Big slab	: Motorway
Big 10-4	: Absolutely
Bleeding	: Signal from an adjacent channel interfering with the transmission
Blocking the channel	: Pressing the PTT switch without talking
Blue boys	: Police
Break	: Used to ask permission to join a conversation
Breaker	: A CBer wishing to join a channel
Clean and green	: Clear of police
Cleaner channel	: Channel with less interference
Coming in loud
and proud	: Good reception
Doughnut	: Tyre
Down and gone	: Turning CB off
Down one	: Go to a lower channel
Do you copy?	: Understand?
DX	: Long distance
Eighty eights	: Love and kisses
Eye ball	: Cbers meeting together
Good buddy	: Fellow CBer
Hammer	: Accelerator
Handle	: CBer's nickname
Harvey wall banger	: Dangerous driver
How am I hitting you?	: How are you receiving me?
Keying the mike	: Pressing the PTT switch without talking
Kojac with a kodak	: Police radar
Land line	: Telephone
Lunch box	: CB set
Man with a gun	: Police radar

Mayday	: SOS
Meat wagon	: Ambulance
Midnight shopper	: Thief
Modulation	: Conversation
Negative copy	: No reply
Over your shoulder	: Right behind you
Part your hair	: Behave yourself - police ahead
Pull your hammer back	: Slow down
Rat race	: Congested traffic
Rubberbander	: New CBer
Sail boat fuel	: Wind
Smokey dozing	: 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.

ACHTUNG!

H Hotel
I India
J Juliet
L Lima

P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
Sierra

W Whiskey
YYankee
Z Zulu

E Echo

F Foxtrott

G Golf

M Mike

N November

Oscar

TS = signalstärke

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.