AE 6199 NRC - Radio ALBRECHT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	CB Radio
Brand	Albrecht
Model	AE 6199 NRC
Frequency range	26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power	4 watts
Power supply	12 V / 24 V DC
Power consumption (receive)	0.3 A nominal / 1.2 A max
Power consumption (transmit)	3 A max
FM sensitivity	0.8 µV for 20 dB SINAD
AM sensitivity	1.5 µV for 20 dB SINAD
Audio output power	3 watts into 8 ohms
External speaker impedance	4 - 8 ohms
Modulation modes	AM / FM
NRC noise filter	Yes, activatable/deactivatable
Noise suppressor	Automatic (ASQ), manual (SQ), tone (CTCSS/DCS)
VOX hands-free function	Yes, 9 sensitivity levels and adjustable delay
Emergency channels	9 and 19
Scan function	Yes, automatic search
LCD backlight	7 selectable colors
Regional settings	EU, Poland, DE/CZ/SK, UK, EC
CTCSS tones	38 tones
DCS tones	99 tones
Warranty	2 years
Package contents	Radio, microphone, power cable with fuse, mounting bracket, instruction manual

Frequently Asked Questions - AE 6199 NRC ALBRECHT

How to adjust the automatic noise suppressor (ASQ)?

Turn the ASQ rotary knob fully to the left to activate it. You can adjust 3 ASQ levels, with level 1 being the most sensitive. The symbol AQ appears on the screen when activated.

How to use the VOX function?

Press the VOX button briefly to activate or deactivate the function. When activated, the radio transmits automatically as soon as it detects a voice command. Hold the button down to adjust sensitivity (1 to 9) and delay (0.5 to 4.5 seconds). Level 6 is default.

How to change regional settings?

Turn off the radio, hold the A/F (AM/FM) button, turn the radio back on, then release the button. Use the UP/DN keys to select the desired setting (d, EC, Po, UK or E). Confirm by turning off and on again.

How to reset the radio to factory settings?

Turn off the radio, hold the VOX button while turning the radio back on, then release the button. The screen shows rS and the radio restarts with factory settings.

How to start automatic channel search (Scan)?

Hold the SCAN button (CTS key pressed) to start scanning. The symbol SC appears. Scan stops on a received signal and resumes after 5 seconds or at the end of communication. Press SCAN again or the PTT button to stop.

How to change the screen backlight color?

Hold the LIGHT button (CH 9/19 key pressed) to cycle through the 7 available colors.

How to use CTCSS/DCS tones?

Select a channel, then press CTS once for CTCSS, twice for DCS. Use UP/DN to choose the tone (38 CTCSS, 99 DCS). Briefly press PTT to confirm. The symbol TQ appears on the screen.

How to connect an external speaker?

Connect a speaker with impedance 4-8 ohms and minimum power 2-4 W to the EXT SP jack (stereo 3.5 mm). The cable can be up to 3 meters long. Ensure no terminal is connected to vehicle ground.

How to install the antenna?

Use an antenna suitable for the CB band (26.565-27.405 MHz) with PL259 connector. Mount it as high as possible with a good connection to metal ground. Never transmit without an antenna to avoid damaging the radio.

What to do if the radio produces no sound?

Check that the volume is turned up enough. Ensure the noise suppressor (SQ or ASQ) is not set too high. If a headset or external speaker is connected, the internal speaker is muted. Try resetting the radio to factory settings.

USER MANUAL AE 6199 NRC ALBRECHT

1. Important information 21
   2.Product contents. 21
2. Controls and connections 22
3. Installing the device 24

4.1. Installing the antenna 24
4.2.12V/24VDC power supply 24

1. Operation 25

5.1. Turning on and adjusting volume 25
5.2.Choosing the right country setting 25
5.3. Country setting and use 26
5.4. Selecting the transmission channel 26
5.5.Squelch 26

5.5.1. Automatic squelch (ASQ) 27
5.5.2.CTCSS/DCS tone squelch 27
5.5.3. Manual squelch 28

5.6.AM/FM mode selector 28
5.7. Emergencycy channel 9/19 29
5.8.VOX function 29

5.8.1.VOX sensitivity 29
5.8.2.VOX delay 30

5.9.S-meter 30

5.10. Scan mode 30
5.11. Selecting the display colour 31
5.12.NRC noise filter 31
5.13. Resetting to factory settings 31

1. External speaker 31
2. Specifications 32

7.1.CTCSS tone frequency table 33

1. Warranty and information on recycling 34

2. CE declaration of conformity 35
   9.1.EEAG and Recycling. 35

3. Service address 36

1. Important information

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating your AE 6199 NRC radio.

Please use only the original microphone on the CB radio, otherwise the proper functioning of the VOX hands-free function can not be guaranteed.

The VOX sensitivity is preset for use in moderately loud vehicles. If your vehicle is very silent you can increase the VOX sensitivity, and the VOX function will trigger with softer speaking.

For optimal results mount the microphone 45 - 70 cm away and directly facing the driver.

2. Product contents

1. AE 6199 NRC CB radio
2. Handheld microphone
3. Power supply cable with fuse
4. Holding bracket with mounting screws
5. Manual

3. Controls and connections

The second function (in brackets) is activated by pressing and holding down the corresponding button.

No.	Description Function
1	Microphone jack 6-pin microphone jack
2	Display Indication of all functions
3	UP Move up in menus
4	Volume knob Adjust volume
5	A/F / (NRC) Switch AM/F M / (Activate NRC)
6	CTS / (SCAN) CTCSS/DCS tones / (station search)
7	VOX / (SET) Activate VOX / (VOX settings)
8	DN Move down in menus
9	CH 9/19 / (Light)	Emergency channel 9/19 / (background colour)
10	ASQ / SQ knob Squelch setting / ASQ
11	Antenna socket PL connector for antenna
12	DC IN Power connection
13	EXT SP External speaker connection

Display

No.	Display	Function
1	AQ	ASQ active
2	TQ	CTCSS/DCS tones active
3	TX	Transmission status
4	AM	AM or FM mode
5	SC	Scan function
6	R	NRC noise suppression active
7	88	current channel
8		when turning on: country setting in operation: S-meter display
9		VOX function activated

4. Installing the device

When installing your radio in the vehicle, make sure you do not damage any wiring or other vehicle components that may be hidden in the place of installation.

4.1. Installing the antenna

For the ultimate performance of your CB radio, it is crucial that you use a high quality antenna.

• Only use antennas that are suitable for the frequency range of 26.565 - 27.405 MHz.
• Connect the antenna to the antenna socket on the rear of the device using the included antenna cable with a PL259 plug.
• For the best range, mount the antenna as high as possible to ensure unobstructed transmission in all directions.
• Operation of standard CB radio mobile antennas requires a good conductive connection to the metal mounting surface.
• There are special "no ground plane" (NGP) antennas for camping vehicles or trucks with plastic superstructures. However, they do not work directly on metal surfaces.
• Do not use the radio to transmit messages without a connected antenna as the radio can be damaged or destroyed.

4.2. 12 V / 24 V DC power supply

The AE 6199 NRC radio can be connected to a 12V or 24V

vehicle power source without

5. Operation

5.1. Turning on and adjusting volume

To turn on the radio, turn the VOL knob to the right. To increase the volume, turn the volume knob further clockwise.

5.2. Choosing the right country setting

The AE 6199 NRC radio supports all current European CB radio standards. The factory default setting is "E".

Procedure for switching the country setting:

• Turn off the radio
• Press and hold down the A/F button (AM/FM)
  Now turn on the radio
• Release the A/F button
• Now use the UP/DN buttons to select one of the country settings "d, EC, Po, UK or E"
• Turn the radio off and then on again to confirm your selection. The radio uses the selected country setting from now on.

5.3. Country setting and use

Band Display Channels
EU	E	FM 40 / 4 watts AM 40 / 4 watts
Poland Po		FM 40 / 4 watts AM 40 / 4 watts
DE, CZ, SK d		FM 80 / 4 watts AM 40 / 4 watts
UK UK		FM 40 / 4 watts FM 40 UK / 4 watts
EC EC FM 40 Ceept / 4 watts

You can switch the country setting at any time as described above. The country setting remains active until you select a different one.

5.4. Selecting the transmission channel

• Use the Up or Down button (UP/DN) on the radio to select channels. The current channel is displayed.
• Press and hold down the corresponding button to continuously switch channels up or down.

5.5. Squelch

The AE 6199 NRC radio has 3 squelch options

Automatic squelch (ASQ)
- Manual squelch (SQ)
- Tone squelch (CTCSS/DCS)

Each suppresses the channel noise by muting the speaker. Squelch only unmutes the speaker for the received signal to be heard if certain criteria are met.

5.5.1. Automatic squelch (ASQ) Automatic squelch continuously evaluates the noise level. If a signal is received it decreases and the ASQ unmutes the speaker.

To turn ASQ on, turn the ASQ knob all the way to the left. The current status is indicated by the AQ symbol on the display.

ASQ has 3 configurable levels, with Level 1 being the most sensitive.

Advantage: the highest sensitivity and thus the greatest range.

Disadvantage: can be disturbed by interferences such as sunspot activity, other electronic devices, etc., so that the speaker is activated even if no signal is received. In this case, manual squelch or tone squelch should be used.

5.5.2. CTCSS/DCS tone squelch In addition to manual and automatic squelch, the AE 6199 NRC radio also supports CTCSS/DCS tones. CTCSS/ DCS adds an inaudible tone to the transmission. Once activated, the squelch opens only if a signal with the same tone is received from a remote station. CTCSS can be set separately for each channel and is only available in FM.

The active CTCSS/DCS function is indicated by the TQ symbol on the display.

• Select a channel with the channel selector

• Press the CTS button (once for CTCSS, twice for DCS)

• Select the CTCSS/DCS tone with the UP/DN buttons

• There are 38 CTCSS and 99 DCS tones to choose from
• Briefly press PTT to confirm.

Advantage: Enables selective reception of certain stations within a channel.

Disadvantage: All remote stations must also be equipped with CTCSS/DCS. Lower reception sensitivity and thus lower range.

5.5.3. Manual squelch

Turn the SQ squelch control to suppress the channel noise. The further you turn the control, the stronger a received signal has to be to open the squelch.

Usually, the squelch is set to just barely mute the speaker.

Advantage: Manual squelch can be set so that only close range stations can be heard.

Disadvantage: Manual setting is required. If the squelch is mistakenly set too high, it decreases the reception sensitivity and thus the range.

5.6. AM/FM mode selector

AM or FM modulation can be selected by pressing the AM/FM button.

The current setting is displayed on the LCD screen.

If a channel from 41 to 80 (only available in region mode d) is set, the device switches to FM mode regardless of the setting on the lower channels.

When you switch back to channels 1 to 40, the AM mode is restored, if it was previously selected.

The bar graph the display shows the signal strength (S values) in 9 levels during reception.

5.7. Emergencycy channel 9/19

This button is used to switch through CH 9, CH 19 and back to the previously selected "normal" channel. Simply press the button repeatedly.

5.8.VOX function

Briefly press the VOX button to switch the VOX function on or off. When the VOX function is activated, the radio automatically switches to transmission as soon as it detects speech. You no longer need to pick up the microphone to transmit messages.

The active VOX function is indicated by the symbol on the display.

5.8.1. VOX sensitivity

The VOX Level is used to select the volume level above which an automatic VOX transmission is activated.

Press and hold the VOX key and then use the UP/DN keys to select the desired sensitivity.

1 = low sensitivity, VOX only reacts to very high volume levels
9 = high sensitivity, VOX already reacts to very low volume levels

The default value is level 6.

5.8.2. VOX delay

Long press the VOX button once and press it again briefly.

Then use the UP/DN buttons to select the desired delay.

The VOX delay function sets the time after which the automatic transmission mode is disabled if no speech is detected:

Level 1 2 3 4	5 6 7	8 9
Time (sec)	0.5 1.0	1.5 2.	0 2.5	3.0 3.	5 4.0	4.5

There are 9 configurable delay levels. The default value is level 4.

5.9. S-meter

The S-meter shows the current signal strength. The strength is indicated by the symbol in the lower left of the display. The more bars are displayed, the stronger the signal.

5.10. Scan mode

Your AE 6199 NRC radio has an automatic channel search that can be used to view all channels one after the other.

• Long press the SCAN button.
• This initiates immediate scanning of all channels and the SC symbol appears on the LC display.
• Scanning stops every time a signal is received and you can listen in on the conversation.
  SC

If no action is taken, the scanning process continues after either the communication on the channel has ended or after approx. 5 seconds of observation time, if the communication continues.

• The search process can be cancelled at any time by pressing the SCAN button.
• Pressing the transmission button also automatically stops the scanning process.

5.11. Selecting the display colour

Long press the LIGHT button to cycle through 7 different backlight colours.

5.12. NRC noise filter

Long press the NRC button to switch the NRC noise filter on or off. R appears on the display.

The noise filter suppresses interfering noises during reception of radio messages and significantly improves audio quality.

5.13. Resetting to factory settings

To reset the device to its factory settings, proceed as follows:

• Turn off the radio
• Press and hold down the radio VOX button while turning on the
• Release the button
• The display shows rS and after a short time the radio restarts with the factory settings

In most cases, the radio functions have now been restored.

6. External speaker

It is advisable to connect an external speaker depending on the ambient noise. Typical, commercial radio speakers with 4-8 ohms impedance and a minimum power of 2-4 W can be used.

Up to a 3 metre long cable can be used. For speakers that will be used in a vehicle, make sure that a two-pin 3.5mm jack is used and that none of the speaker connections are attached to the vehicle frame.

7. Specifications

Microphone jack wiring

Pin 1 Mic audio

Pin 2 PTT-RX (on ground for reception)

Pin 3 PTT-TX (on ground for transmission)

Pin 4 Up and Down buttons

Pin 5 Ground

Pin 6 + voltage for microphone amplifier if needed

Transmitter

Transmission frequency 26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Frequency accuracy better than +/- 300 Hz
Transmission power 4 watts
Harmonics and spurious radiation	less than -54 dBm = 4 nW
Audio frequency range 300 Hz to 3 kHz in AM/FM
Adjacent channel power less than 20 μW
Microphone sensitivity more than 3 mV
FM frequency deviation less than 2.0 kHz
AM modulation degree up to 90%
Modulated signal distortion less than 5%
Current consumption 3 A max.

Receiver

FM sensitivity 0.8 μV for 20 dB SINAD
AM sensitivity 1.5 μV for 20 dB SINAD
Frequency response 300 Hz to 3 kHz
Adjacent channel attenuation	more than 60 dB (EN 300 135-1)
Audio output power 3 W to 8 Ohm load
Squelch sensitivity 0.2 μV to 1 mV
Current consumption 0.3 A nominal/1.2 A maximum

7.1. CTCSS tone frequency table

No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz)
Of CTCSS off 19 127.3
01 67.0 20 131.8
02 71.9 21 136.5
03 74.4 22 141.3
04 77.0 23 146.2
05 79.7 24 151.4
06 82.5 25 156.7
07 85.4 26 162.2
08 88.5 27 167.9
09 91.5 28 173.8
10 94.8 29 179.9
11 97.4 30 186.2
12 100.0 31 192.8
13 103.5 32 203.5
14 107.2 33 210.7
15 110.9 34 218.1
16 114.8 35 225.7
17 118.8 36 233.6
18 123.0 37 241.8
	38 250.3

8. Warranty and information on recycling

We are legally obligated to enclose for each device information on disposal and warranty, as well as an EU declaration of conformity with the instructions for use in different countries. You will find this information on the following pages.

2-year warranty from the date of purchase

The manufacturer/dealer provides a two-year warranty from the date of purchase for this product. This warranty covers all failures that occur due to defective components or faulty functions within the warranty period, except for wear and tear such as empty batteries, scratches on the screen, housing and antenna defects, as well as defects due to external effects such as corrosion, overvoltage due to improper external power supply or use of unsuitable accessories. Defects caused by improper use are also excluded from the warranty.

In the event of a warranty claim, please contact your dealer. The dealer will repair or replace the device or pass it on to an authorised service centre.

You can also contact our service partner directly. Please enclose your proof of purchase with the device and describe the malfunction as accurately as possible.

9. CE declaration of conformity

Standards and directives

Alan Electronics GmbH hereby declares that the model AE 6199 NRC radio complies with regulation 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found at the

following Internet address:

http://service.alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere/

9.1. EEAG and Recycling

European laws prohibit the disposal of old or defective electrical or electronic equipment via household waste. To dispose of the device, return it to a collection point in your municipality for recycling. This system is financed by the industry and ensures environmentally friendly disposal and recycling of

valuable raw materials.

10. Service address

Technical hotline (for devices sold in Germany)

Call our service hotline [phone] - 66 (normal rates on the German landline network) or send us an e-mail:

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