JOHNNY III - Radio transceiver PRESIDENT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL JOHNNY III PRESIDENT

Your PRESIDENT JOHNNYY III ASC at a glance

Twoj PRESIDENT JOHNNYY III ASC

SOMMAIRE

INSTALLATION 5

UTILISATION 7

CHARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 10

GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE 11

COMMENT ÉMETTRE/RECEVOIR UNMESSAGE 11

GLOSSaire 11

GARANTIE 14

DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE 28

TABLEAUX DES FREQUENCES 51~52

NORMES EUROPEENNES 53

SUMMARY

INSTALLATION 31

HOW TO USE YOUR CB 33

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 36

TROUBLESHOOTING 37

HOW TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE AMESSAGE 37

GLOSSARY 37

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY 39

FREQUENCY TABLES 51~52

EUROPEAN NORMS 53

Français

SUMARIO

INSTALACION 17

UTILIZACION 19

CHARACTERISTICAS TECNICAS 23

GUIA DE PROBLEMAS 23

COMO EMITIR O RECIBIR UN MENSAJE 23

LEXICO 24

GARANTÍA 26

VOX SET (pression longue)

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

LANGUAGE TECHNIQUE

Type: radio CB JOHNNYY III 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.

MULTI-NORMS TRANSCEIVER!

See function “F” on page 34 and the Configuration table on page 53.

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 JOHNNYY III 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 JOHNNYY III 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.
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 § 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 JOHNNYYI lS Cst 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 (2) to minimum (M position).
e) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
f) Go to channel 20 by using the rotary knob (5).

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) 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 SQUELCH CONTROL

Worldwide patent, a PRESIDENT exclusivity.

Turn the SQ knob (2) 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.

3) DISPLAY

It shows all functions:

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

4) RF GAIN

Adjustment of the sensitivity during reception. For long distance communications RF GAIN should be set to maximum. You can reduce the RF GAIN in order to avoid distortion when your correspondent is close by and when he has no RF POWER.

The normal setting of this function is on maximum (fully clockwise).

5) CHANNEL SELECTOR: Rotary Knob

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

6) 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 53.

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 53.

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.

7) VOX ~ VOX SET

VOX (short press)

The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original microphone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch. The use of an optional vox mike connected to the rear panel of the transceiver (C) disables the original microphone.

Press shortly the VOX key in order to activate the VOX function. «VOX» appears on the display. A new press on the VOX key disables the function «VOX» disappears.

VOX SET (long press)

Press during 1 second the VOX key in order to activate the function Vox adjustment. Three adjustments are possible: Sensitivity L / Anti-vox level R / Vox delay time t. Press shortly the VOX key in order to go to the following adjustment (looping L, R, t). The display shows the type of adjustment followed by its level.

• Sensitivity : allows the adjustment of the microphone (original one or optional vox) for an optimum transmission quality. Adjustable level from 1 (high level) to 9 (low level) by rotating the channel knob. corresponds to the Sensitivity Level.
• Anti-Vox allows disabling the transmission generated by the surrounding noise. The level is adjustable from 0 (Off) to 9 (low level) by rotating the channel knob. corresponds to Anti-vox Level.
• Delay time b : allows avoiding the sudden cut of the transmission by adding a delay at the end of speaking. The level is adjustable from 1 (short delay) to 9 (long delay) by rotating the channel selector. b corresponds to Delay Time.

Once the adjustments are done, press during 1 second the VOX key in order to quit the Vox Adjustment mode.

8) HI-CUT

Eliminates high frequency interferences. Has to be used in accordance with the reception conditions. A short press activates the HI-Cut filter and «HIC» appears on the display. A new press disables the function and «HIC» disappears.

ANL FILTER (Automatic Noise Limiter)

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

9) ROGER SCAN

ROGER (short press)

The icon appears on the display when the function is active. The Roger Beep sounds when the PTT switch of the microphone is released in order to let your correspondent speak. Historically as CB is a «simplex» communication mode, it is not possible to speak and to listen at the same time (as it is the case with a telephone). Once someone had finished talking, he said "Roger" in order to prevent his cor

respondent that it was his turn to talk. The word "Roger" has been replaced by a significant beep. There comes "Roger beep" from.

Note: the Roger beep also sounds in the loudspeaker if the KEY BP function is active. If the KEY BP function is not active, only the correspondent can hear the Roger Beep.

SCAN(long press)

Channel research: Allows activating the SCAN function (research of the channels) in an increasing way. «SCN» is displayed. The scanning stops as soon as there is a busy channel. The scanning automatically starts 3 seconds after the end of the transmission and no key is activated during 3 s. The scanning starts again in an increasing way by turning the rotary knob to the right, or in a decreasing way by turning the rotary knob to the left.

A new long press on SCAN disables the SCAN function.

10) STORE ~ MEM

STORE (long press)

Allows to memorize an emergency channel with following parameters: ANL; HI-CUT. To memorize: Select the channel to be memorized.

• press 1 second the MEM key: «MEM» appears in the display. If the KEY BP function is activated a long beep confirms the saving.

To delete a memory:

• switch off the transceiver.
• keep the MEM key pressed and switch on the transceiver.
• the memory is deleted.

MEM (short press)

To recall a memory:

• press MEM shortly. «MEM» appears on the display. If the KEY BP function is activated a beep sounds. The memorized channel is actived.

11) 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 (mike or vox) and reception remain active.

12) 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 52.

13) PTT

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

A) DC-POWER TERMINAL (13,2 V)
B) ANTENNA CONNECTOR (SO-239)
C) JACK FOR OPTIONAL VOX MIKE (Ø 2.5 mm)
D) EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (8 Ω, 0 3,5 mm)

C) TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1) GENERAL

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

-Filter

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

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

:40
AM
: from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
: 50 ohms
: 13.2 V
: 125 (L) x 150 (H) x 45 (D)
: 0.7kg
: Electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, screws.
: ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) built-in

：+/-200Hz
:1WAM
: inferior to 4 nW (- 54 dBm)
: 300 Hz to 3 KHz
: inferior to 20~ W
: 7 mV
: 1,7 A (with modulation)
1,8%

: 0.5 V -113 dBm
: 300 Hz to 3 kHz
:60dB
:2W
: minimum 0.2 V - 120 dBm maximum 1 mV - 47 dBm
: 60 dB
:70dB
: 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 53).

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

• Check that RF GAIN (4) is on maximum.
• Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.
• Check that the programmed configuration is the correct one (see table page 53).
• 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 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 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	O	Oscar	V	Victor
B	Bravo	I	India	P	Papa	W	Whiskey
C	Charlie	J	Juliett	Q	Quebec	X	X-ray
D	Delta	K	Kilo	R	Romeo	Y	Yankee
E	Echo	L	Lima	S	Sierra	Z	Zulu
F	Foxtrott	M	Mike	T	Tango
G	Golf	N	November	U	Uniform

TECHNICAL VOCABULARY

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

FM

GMT

HF

LF：

LSB

RX

SSB

SWR

SWL

SW

TX：

UHF

USB

VHF

: Frequency Modulation
: Greenwich Meantime
: High Frequency
Low Frequency
:LowerSideBand
: 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 transmission

Blocking the channel

Blue boys

Break

Breaker

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

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

Mayday

Meat wagon

Midnight shopper

Modulation

Negative copy

Over your shoulder

Part your hair

Pull your hammer back

Rat race

Rubberbander

Sail boat fuel

: 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
:CBset
:Police radar
：SOS
: Ambulance
:Thief
Conversation
: No reply
: Right behind you
: Behave yourself - police ahead
: Slow down
Congested traffic
:New CBer
:Wind

Smokey dozing

Smokey with a camera

Spaghetti bowl

Stinger

Turkey

Up one

Wall to wall

What am I putting to you?

: Parked police car
:Police radar
: Interchange
: Antenna
Dumb CBer
: Go up one channel
: All over/everywhere
: 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:JOHNNY III

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 44 ORAZ TABELE KONFIGURACJI NA STRONIE 53.

WAZNE

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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