User manual PRESIDENT JACKSON II

[. . . ] D) To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws [2] provided (drilling diameter 3. 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. [. . . ] TOS-1 or TOS-2 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). If this is not the case, re-adjust your antenna to obtain a reading as close as possible to 1. - It will be necessary to re-calibrate 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. 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. Note: If the VOX function is also active, the led lights up into orange. No repetitive manual adjustment and a permanent improvement in listening comfort when ASC is active. B) MANUAL SQUELCH 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 (fully clockwise) only the strongest signals will be received. Once the adjustments are done, press during 1 second the «VOX» key in order to quit the Vox Adjustment Mode. FINE: This function allows a frequency deviation during LSB/USB reception in order to improve the clearness of your correspondent's voice. RF GAIN can be reduced to avoid distortion, when your correspondent is close by and when he does not have RF POWER. This switch allows selecting the modulation mode AM, FM, LSB or USB; Your modulation mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent. frequency Modulation /FM: for nearby communications on a flat open field. Amplitude Modulation / AM: communication on a field with relief and obstacles at middle distance (the most used). Upper and Lower Side Band / USB-LSB: used for long distance communications (according to the propagation conditions). The VOX function allows transmitting by speaking into the original microphone (or in the optional vox microphone) without pressing the PTT switch. In case of the use of an optional vox mike connected to the rear panel of the radio (VOX MIC jack), the original microphone doesn't work. A) VOX Mode Press shortly the «VOX» key in order to activate the VOX function. A new pressure on the «VOX» key switches the function off. Note: If the ASC function is also active, the led turns up into orange. [. . . ] Analogue S/RF meter which shows the power in transmission and reception. The Roger beep sounds while releasing the microphone key in order to let your correspondent speak. This means that it is not possible to speak and to listen at the same time (as it Shows the level of the signal in transmission and reception, the SWR or the calibration of the SWR according to the position of the S/RF~SWR~CAL (15) switch. This plug is situated on the front panel of the radio making the setting of the equipment into the dashboard easier. [. . . ]