JIMMY - Radio transceiver PRESIDENT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CB Transceiver
Brand	PRESIDENT
Model	New JIMMY
Number of channels	40 (AM)
Frequency range	26.965 MHz – 27.405 MHz
Modulation	AM (amplitude modulation)
Antenna impedance	50 ohms
Supply voltage	13.2 V DC (reverse polarity protection)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	115 x 180 x 35 mm
Weight	0.8 kg
Transmit power	4 W PEP (AM)
Reception sensitivity	0.5 µV (20 dB SINAD)
Max audio power	5 W
Main features	Adjustable squelch, ANL (automatic noise limiter), RX/TX bargraph display
Included accessories	Electret microphone with bracket, mounting cradle, screws
Warranty	2 years parts and labor (subject to conditions)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a dry cloth; avoid liquids and abrasive products
Safety	Never transmit without an antenna connected; always adjust SWR before first use
Spare parts and repairability	Replaceable 2 A fuse; parts not exchangeable under warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - JIMMY PRESIDENT

How to connect the unit's power supply?

Connect the red wire (+) to the positive battery terminal and the black wire (-) to the negative terminal. Make sure the voltage is 12 V (for 24 V trucks, use a 24/12 V converter type PRESIDENT CV 24/12). Do not connect the cord to the unit until after connecting the battery.

Why should you never transmit without an antenna connected?

Transmitting without an antenna or with a poorly adjusted SWR can destroy the power amplifier. This is not covered by the warranty. Always connect the antenna to the B connector on the back before transmitting.

How to adjust the SWR (standing wave ratio)?

Use an external SWR meter (type PRESIDENT TOS-1 or TOS-2). Connect it between the unit and the antenna, set the unit to channel 20, place the switch in CAL position, press the microphone pedal, calibrate the needle to ∇, then switch to SWR. The reading should be close to 1. Adjust the antenna if necessary.

How to choose and install a mobile antenna?

Place the antenna on a large metal surface (roof, trunk) for a good ground plane. Pre-tuned antennas work well with a good ground plane; adjustable ones offer more flexibility. Ensure excellent electrical contact by scratching the metal under the mounting screw.

What to do if the unit does not power on?

Check the power supply (battery, 2 A fuse) and connections. Make sure there is no reverse polarity. If the fuse is blown, replace it with an identical one (2 A). If the problem persists, contact your dealer.

How to adjust the squelch to eliminate background noise?

Turn the SQUELCH knob clockwise until the background noise disappears. Do not turn it too far to avoid missing weak signals. The squelch does not affect volume or transmit power.

What are the calling channels in France?

Common calling channels: channel 27 (AM) for truckers, channel 19 (AM) for motorists, channel 9 (AM) for emergency calls, and channel 11 (FM) for emergencies. Use them to establish contact, then switch channels for conversation.

How to connect the microphone?

Connect the 4-pin plug of the microphone to the front panel socket. Use the pedal to transmit (press) and release to receive. Refer to the wiring diagram on page 39 of the manual if necessary.

What do the codes 'QRZ' or 'QTH' mean?

These are Q codes used in CB. QRZ = 'who is calling me?', QTH = 'station location'. A complete glossary is in the manual to facilitate communication among CBers.

How to make a general call (CQ)?

Choose a channel (e.g., 27), press the microphone pedal and say 'CQ CQ CQ, this is [your callsign]'. Release the pedal and wait for a response. Once in contact, move to another channel to free the calling channel.

USER MANUAL JIMMY 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

LANGUAGE TECHNIQUE :

Type: radio CB New JIMMY

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

TERMINOS DEL ARGOT CEBEISTA:

Tip: Radio CB New JIMMY

N° de Serie:

SIN SELLO DEL DISTRIBUTOR LA GARANTÍA NO SERÁ VALIDA.

A REMITIR RESPUESTA VIA CORREO

PRESIDENT

ANTENAS IBERICA

Botanica, 107-109, Pol. Ind. Gran Via Sud 08908 L'HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT BARCELONA

Fecha de compra:

Tip: Radio CB New JIMMY

N^ de Serie:

SIN SELLO DEL DISTRIBUTOR LA GARANTÍA NO SERÁ VALIDA.

CUESTIONARIO CB CONFIDENCIAL

Nombre Apellidos

DIRECCION

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.

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 New JIMMY 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 New JIMMY.

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.

MOUNTING DIAGRAM

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 3.2mm ). 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.
- 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 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.

OUTPUT RADIUS PATTERNS

3) POWER CONNECTION:

Your PRESIDENT New JIMMY 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 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 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 background 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) CHANNEL SELECTOR ROTARY KNOB:

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

4) DISPLAY:

The display shows all the different functions. The bargraph shows the level of reception and the level of power emitted. The TX LED lights up when the set goes into transmission mode.

5) ANL:

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

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

This plug is situated on the front panel, thereby making it easier to set the equipment into the dashboard. See the cabling diagram on page 39.

7) PTT (push to talk):

Depress this knob to transmit a message and release to listen to an incoming communication.

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

:40
:AM
: from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
: 50 ohms
: 13.2 V
: 115 (L) x 180 (H) x 35 (D)
: 0,8 kg
: Electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws.

2) TRANSMISSION:

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

: +/- 300 Hz
: 4 watts AM PEP
: inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
: 300 Hz à 3 KHz in AM
: inferior to 20~ W
: 10mV
: 1,7 A (with modulation)
： 1,8%

3) RECEPTION:

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

: 0.5 V - 113 dBm (AM)
: 300 Hz à 3 kHz in AM
:60dB
:5W
: minimum 0.2 V - 120 dBm maximum 1 mV - 47 dBm
:60dB
:70dB
: 500 mA nominal800 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.

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).

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 transmission
Blocking the channel	: Pressing the PTT switch without talking
Blue boys	: Police
Break	: Used to ask permission to join a conversatio
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!

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

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.