HARRISON - Radio transceiver PRESIDENT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HARRISON PRESIDENT

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

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Type: radio CB HARRISON ASC

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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 purchase country.

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 HARRISON ASC is a new step in personal communications 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 HARRISON 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.
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.: 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: 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 breakdown and/or short circuiting).
• Connect the antenna (B).

OUTPUT RADIUS PATTERNS

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:

Your PRESIDENT HARRISON 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 CV24/12 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 (5A) 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 knob VOLUME clockwise.
d) Turn the SQUELCH knob to minimum (anti-clockwise). Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
e) Go to Channel 20 using either the «CH▲» «CH▼» key on the microphone or the rotary knob.

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 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.
• 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.

Turn the rotary volume switch clockwise to adjust the sound level for comfortable reception.

2) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control)/SQUEELCH :

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

a) ASC: Automatic Squelch Control

Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity

No repetitive manual adjustment and a permanent improvement in listening comfort when this function is active. It can be disconnected by turning the switch (2) clockwise, in this case the manual squelch control becomes active again.

b) Manual squelch

Turn the squelch knob clockwise to the exact point where all back-ground 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.

3) POWER ON/OFF

Simply press "PWR" button to turn on the C.B mobile. To turn off the C.B mobile, press and hold the "PWR" button more than 0.5 seconds.

4) LCD(Liquid Crystal Display)

The state-of-the-art liquid crystal panel provides the user with visual information center on the operation and status of the HARRISON

5) CHANNEL UP/DOWN

To go up the channel, turn the channel switch to the right-handed. To go down the channel, turn the channel switch counterclockwise. Otherwise, you can go up/down the channel with “▲/▼” button on the MIC.

6) MIC JACK

Jack for connection of speaker microphone.

7) RECALL/MEMORY

a) RECALL : This feature allows the user to activate the stored channels in the memory button. To access channel in the memory button, simply press the "R/ M" button, and then "M" will appear at the right side on the LCD. Press the memory button you want to access. Your desired channel number should appear on the LCD with the corresponding memory button.
b) MEMORY : This feature is used to memorise your most frequently used channels, allowing immediate access to them in a very convenient, simplistic method. Your HARRISON has seven user selectable memory channels. You may program any channel into memory. To program, select a channel using rotary channel selector or “▲” “▼” button in the MIC. Press “R/M” button for 1.5 second. “M” will appear on the right side on the LCD. Select any memory button(M1 ~ M7) and press it. The channel is now memorised. If you desire to change the channel being stored within a memory button, simply repeat the process described above. The new channel number will be stored over the channel that was previously in that memory button.

8) FUNCTION/MEMORY 1

a) FUNCTION: This button, when used in conjunction with the buttons on the front panel, allows access of the function of each button. The HARRISON comes with the first function of each button. When you turn on the radio "SCAN, AUTO-Q, MON, BEEP, EMG" will appear on the LCD. To access the second function of each button, press the "M1" button once again. Then "BATT, DW, LOCK" will appear at the bottom line on .the LCD.
b) MEMORY 1: This button is used to store the channel you want at memory mode.

9) BATTERY, MEMORY 2

a) BATTERY : This feature is showing the Supplied voltage. To access, press "M1" button until "BATT, DW, LOCK" will appear at the bottom line on the LCD. Press and hold "M2" button, then supplied voltage will appear at the frequency location.

b) MEMORY 2 : This button is used to store the channel you want at memory mode.

10)SCAN, DUAL WATCH, MEMORY 3

a) SCAN : The channel Scan feature allows the radio to scan automatically through all 40 channels, stopping at any channel that is busy with signals being communicated. It will remain on that channel during the conversation, and will not reactivate scanning until 5 seconds after the conversation has ceased.

To Active, press "M1" button, "SCAN, AUTO-Q, MOM, BEEP, EMG" will appear at the bottom line on the LCD. And then press the "M3" button. The word "SCAN" will appear at the top line on the LCD. The radio will start the up scanning process. If you want to stop scanning, simply press the "M3" button. In 'the event that during the scanning process the radio stops on a channel and the conversation that you want to communicate with, simply press the Push-To-Talk switch in the mike. This will shut off the scanning function and transmit on that channel. To access the down scanning, turn the channel switch counterclockwise or press the "t" button on the mike.

b) MEMORY SCAN : The memory channel Scan feature allows the radio to scan automatically through 7 memorised channels. To access, press "R/M" button until "M" will appear on the LCD. And then repeat scan process.

c) DUAL WATCH: The Dual Watch feature gives the user the ability to monitor and communicate over two virtual channels simultaneously. An application of this may be when you want to be able to communicate on a "quiet" channel (for example, channel 28), while at the same time monitoring conversation talking place on a very "active" channel (for example, channel 9). To Operate Dual Watch : 1) Press "M1" button until "BATT, DW, LOCK" will appear at the bottom line on the LCD. 2) Select the channel in which you want to monitor, which we will refer to as your "Watch Channel". 3) Press "M3" button. The "DW" will appear at the top line on the LCD. 4) Select the other channel in which you want to monitor using the up/down channel arrows. Once this channel has been selected, the radio will begin its dual watch monitoring in about three seconds.

Note that the second channel selected in the primary channel, with the radio switching to the "Watch Channel" for approximately one second every three seconds. If a signal is received on the "Watch Channel", the radio will change to that channel immediately. If you press the Push-To-Talk switch on the mike when signal is received at the "Watch Channel", the "Dual Watch" feature will turn off. But if you press the Push-To-Talk switch at the second channel, the "Dual Watch" feature will not turn off. To turn off the "Dual Watch" feature, simply press the "M3" button The "DW" will disappear on the LCD. Note that the radio will return to the "Watch Channel" for normal operation.

d) MEMORY 3 : This button is used to store the channel you want at memory mode.

11) AUTO-Q, MEMORY 4

a) AUTO-Q: This control is also used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of incoming signal. If the incoming signal is lower than the squelch level, the audio output will decrease. But, audio output will be same as incoming signal in case that incoming signal is higher than the squelch level.

To access, press "M1" button, "SCAN, AUTO-Q, MON, BEEP, EMG" will appear at the bottom line on the LCD. Then press "M4" button, "AUTO-Q" will appear at top line on the LCD and the incoming signals will be stronger than the background noise. To stop, press "M4" button once again.

b) MEMORY 4 : This button is used to store the channel you want at memory mode.

12)MONITOR, LOOK, MEMORY 5

a) MONITOR: This feature is used to listen to a weak signal that repeatedly opens and closes the squelch without changing the squelch setting. When receiving a weak signal, push and hold this button to open the squelch completely. To access, press "M1" button, then "SCAN, AUTO-Q, MON, BEEP, EMG" will appear at the bottom line on the LCD. Then press "M5" button, "BUSY" will appear on the LCD.

b) LOCK : The Lock feature allows the user to "lock" virtually all buttons on the radio, so they can not be activated. This will prevent the radio from having its operation mode changed from the one desired by the user. To Activate: press "M1" button until "BATT, DW, LOCK" will appear at the bottom line on the LCD Press 'the' "M5" button. The On appears on the display to indicate that this feature is currently activated.

To De-Activate : Repeat the process described in "To Activate". The ON will disappear from the LCD.

NOTE : "Power", "PTT", "Volume", "Squelch", "MON", and "Lamp" are not affected.

c) MEMORY 5 : This button is used to store the channel you want at memory mode.

13)BEEP, MEMORY 6

a) BEEP: Gives the user an audible confirmation through a short beep tone that the C.B mobile has been turned on. The HARRISON comes with this feature already turned on. If you would like to deactivate this feature, simply press "M1" button "SCAN, AUTO-Q, MON, BEEP, EMG" will appear at the bottom line

on the LCD. After that, simply press "Mo" button until the disappear from the display. The beep tone will now be turned off.

To reactivate the "Beep" function, repeat the above process. By the way, beep tone is controlled by rotary volume switch.

b) MEMORY 6 : This button is used to store the channel you want at memory mode.

14)EMERGENCY, MEMORY 7

a) EMERGENCY: Your HARRISON has an Emergency button for instant access to both the National Emergency channel 9, which is monitored by police and various safety groups, as well as the most frequently used channel by professional drivers, channel 19. This feature has been designed specifically to give the user fast, simple access to the two channels that will provide the best avenue in calling for help during an emergency situation. To access channel 9, firstly press "M1" button. "SCAN, AUTO-Q, MON, BEEP, EMG" will appear at the bottom line on the LCD. After that simply press the "M7" button once. "EMG" and channel "09" will appear on the LCD. If you would like to access channel 19, simply turn the rotary channel switch to the right-handed or press the "▲" button in the Mike. If you would like to access channel 9 once again, turn the rotary channel switch counterclockwise or press "▼" button on the mike. To deactivate either of these channels once they have been selected, simply press the "M7" button.

b) MEMORY 7 : This button is used to store the channel you want at memory mode.

15)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).

This buttons are used to go up/down the channel number.

16)FUNCTION BUTTON

17)P1 / P2 / P3 BUTTONS : User define.

18)Push-To-Talk(PTT) BUTTON

The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the Push-to-talk switch. Press the switch and the transmitter is activated: you can now send a message and "TX" and "RF" will be displayed on the LCD. To receive, release the Push-ToTalk button and then TX will disappear and "S" will appear on the LCD When transmitting, hold the MIC two inches from your mouth and speak clearly with a normal voice into the front of the speaker grill area.

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

2) TRANSMISSION:

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

3) RECEPTION:

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

：40
AM/FM
from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
50 ohms
13.2V
150(L)×170(H)×45(D)
1.2kg
UP/DOWN microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws.

+ / - 100Hz

: 1 W AM / 4 W FM
: inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
300Hzà3kHz
: inferior to 20~ W
: 1,0mV
1,7 A (with modulation)
1.8%

0.5 V - 113 dBm (AM/FM)
300Hzà3kHz
: 60 dB
: 2 W
: minimum 0.2 V - 120 dBm

• Frequency image rejection rate
• Intermediate frequency rej. rate
  -Drain

mum

maximum 1 mV - 47 dBm

60dB
70dB
: 550 mA nominal / 1500 mA maxi

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.
• With the «push-to-talk» switch activated, the display flashes. Release the «push-to-talk» switch, then re-press it to go into transmission.

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 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

H Hotel
I India
J Juliett
L Lima
M Mike
N November
O Oscar

P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
Sierra
Tango
U Uniform
V Victor

W Whiskey
YYankee
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
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
USB
VHF

CB LANGUAGE:

Advertising
Back off
Basement
Base station
Bear
Bear bite
Bear cage
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
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

Ultra High Frequency
Upper Side Band
: Very High Frequency

: 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
: 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

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 Juliett

P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo

W Whiskey
Y Yankee
Z Zulu

D Delta

E Echo

F Foxtrott

G Golf

L Lima

M Mike

N November

Oscar

Sierra

T Tango

U Uniform

SV = Signalstärke

R/S-Code:

R = Lesbarkeit

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.