CB Radio AE 6891
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1. Dipl Phys Wolfgang Schnorrenberg Alan Electronics GmbH 18 Albrecht Radio Passport For your AE 6891 the following programming and Operation regulations apply subject to change as per August 2011 in countries applying R amp TTE directive Country Programming Registration and Licensing Obligation Operation of Radio Equipment with Registration Obligation and or Limitations Italy 40 FM or 40 40 Registration for residents necessary Austria 40 FM Radios with country switches are generally prohibited in Austria Ask your dealer for the version limited to 40 channels FM Switzerland 40 40 or 40 FM Registration and monthly fees for residents of Liechtenstein Switzerland and Liechtenstein Spain 40 40 or 40 FM Registration and periodical fees for residents Operation of Radio Equipment without Registration Obligation Belgium 40 FM Registration and license free for all users 40 40 Germany 40 FM 80 40 40 40 Registration and license free for all users except for stationary operation on channels 41 80 in certain regions along the borders except to CZ Denmark 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Lithuania Finland 40 40 and 40 FM Registration and license free for all users France 40 FM and 40 AM Registration and license free for all users Greece 40 FM and 40 AM Registration and license free for all users UK 40 FM Registration and lice2. ALBRECHT CB Radio AE 6891 Instrukcja obstugi ALBRECHT Spis tresci WV SUG De edt i O ee Btad Nie zdefiniowano zaktadki cas toa vs axis eee ee eo 3 Instalacja Gael R 4 ZASUANIE resani Irene 5 pie KE 5 Bezpiecznik kablu 5 2 230 ae E pe EEE EE Ee EE E EEE E EEE EErEE NE 6 Pod czenie anteny i tylny panela dano see 6 Zalecenia producenta samochodu u 7 FRSC ANA PFAWNE an ce es TT 7 Wymogi DEZDISCZENSIWA en ee aie dee eet 7 SING ee asides Restate be AN ee 8 ur skin 8 Programowanie standardu eeeeeeeeeee aaa aaa 8 Najwa niejsze UNKEJE Ra kn R Od 10 AE 6891 Odbior Seas ner Er AEG dO es eat 10 MWI CZEWYT CZ Aden eee ee ee 10 ON JIOSU SAR O CEA ZEL Cece 10 NWWVDOL Katlall ana zai id EA al 10 Ustawienie blokady szum w 10 U ywanie automatycznej blokady szum w Automatic Squelch 10 AEBSIT NAGAWANIE R
3. 4 waty 40 kana w AM 1 wat programowane 40 40 EU e 80 kana w FM 4 waty 40 kana w AM 1 wat programowane 80 40 dE e 40 kana w FM 4 waty programowane 40 FM fabryczne ustawienie Austria EC e 40 channels FM 4 Watts plus 40 channels AM 4 Watt programming for Poland Po e 40 channels FM 4 Watts plus 40 channels 4 Watt programming for Spain E The settings E and Po correspond already with the new CEPT standard CEPT ECC DEC 11 03 and ETSI EN 300 433 2 40 channels FM 4 Watts programming 40 FM for UK U Channel selection with rotary knob on the radio up down buttons on the microphone Detachable front panel for separate installation and microphone jack Large LCD display for channel frequency status power and S meter display with inverted display white letters dark background 6 pin microphone jack on control panel according to Albrecht standard for any microphone even for data transmission and gateway operation External speaker jack External S meter jack Scan dual watch monitoring and 4 programmable memory channels EEPROM Flash memory for saving the last setting no loss of data due to power failure Direct change of country setting during operation Versions for certain countries with other features e g for Austria without country selection AE 6891 FM available on request and or can be modified by authorized dealers for the respective country Scope of Delivery Your AE 6890 comes read
4. 40 41 52 53 76 77 Germany Gateways 11 29 34 39 61 71 80 Germany Channel 40 Call channel in Switzerland External Connections Microphone jack MIC Your radio features a 6 pole special jack which allows up and down channel selection In case you want to use a different microphone please note that the channel selection might not be available in the microphone Wiring corresponds with the common GDCH standard and is also common for alternative microphones PIN 1 Microphone audio approx 3mV 1000 Ohm with power supply PIN 2 PTT RX receiver contact on GND speaker GND PIN 3 PTT TX transmission contact on GND PIN 4 Additional functions Up Down PIN 5 GND shielding PIN 6 Power supply for microphone amplifier The microphone jack is intended for all microphones including preamp or for data transmission or PC sound card connection e g as gateway For data and gateway operation pins 4 and 6 should not be used The cable length at these pins can be up to 3m shielded cable only In some countries e g Germany Switzerland and the Netherlands also external devices for data transmission e g packet radio or Internet gateways can be connected This kind of data transmission is only permitted on certain channels and only for hobby applications The permitted channels are not the same for all countries please find out more for instance via the CB clubs Do not use channel 40 for data transmissions near Switzerland
5. Monitoring stops on the channel where activity is detected Press the DW button to select the monitoring channel then set the second channel The receiver toggles between the monitoring and other channels Press the DW button again to exit the dual watch mode Select memory channel Press the FC button and then M1 M2 M3 or M4 Change memory select channel press the FC button and then press and hold approx 3 sec M1 M2 M3 or M4 The memory channels are used to save frequently used frequencies Direct channel One touch change from previously selected channel to channel 9 and back Channel 9 is the international call and emergency channel Especially in Germany many receivers listen to this channel High probability to be heard on this channel in an emergency Also use channel 9 to start calling other stations Call the desired station and agree a different channel after your call is answered In this way you keep channel 9 free for other calls An emergency channel only works if many stations are listening Frequently listen to this channel the channel 9 buttons helps Press the CH 9 12 button again to return to the previously used channel In AM this channel is also used by all truckers ASQ Auto squelch on off see section Automatic Squelch FRQ This function toggles between the common channel number display and frequency display LOC Receiver sensitivity selector Press the FC button then press LOC local reduced
6. te co RZE doi o pened eam ieee 11 Funkcje dost pne z przedniego 11 Przyciski PO lewej an ANS rs 11 Przyciski pod wy wietlaczem en 12 Przyciski po prawej ae 13 Wyb r modulacji AM czy FM 2er ca aaa 13 Przylacza zewielznes ei 14 Gniazdo mikrofonowe MIC a ee ee 14 G o nik Hana ee nee 14 GWalanclar sten innen 15 ZUZYI SPITZE I recykling zacna nowa ee res En 15 Szybki przewodnik obs ugi AE 6891 aaa 17 Deklaracja zgodno ci Konformit tserkl rung 22 0000 001 18 Wprowadzenie Gratulujemy zakupu radia CB Albrecht AE 6891 Ten radiotelefon CB skonstruowany jest z u yciem najnowocze niejszych technologii u ywanych przy produkcji sprz tu radiokomunikacyjnego dlatego mo na u ywa go we wszystkich krajach UE opr cz Austrii gdzie do czasu wej cia w ycie nowych unijnych przepis w dopuszczona jest tylko specjalnie programowana wersja FM Mo esz atwo wybra standard u ywany w pa stwie na terytorium kt rego aktualnie przebywasz Prawo Unii Europejskiej pozostawia pa stwom cz onkowskim znaczn swobod w wyborze mocy cz stotliwo ci rodzaj w emisji w pa mie CB Radzimy dok adnie zapozna si z regulacjami obowi zuj cymi w miejscach gdzie radio ma by u ywane i korzystanie wy cznie z dozwolonych standard w Nowy Albrecht AE 6891 oferuje e 40 kana w FM
7. Funk anmelde und geb hrenfrei Dabei ist In Deutschland ist mit der Programmierung 80 40 der ortsfeste Sendebetrieb auf den Kan len 41 80 in bestimmten Regionen entlang der Grenzen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland au er zu CZ nicht oder nur mit Sondergenehmigung gestattet Mit der Programmierung 40 FM darf dieses Ger t in allen EU Mitgliedsstaaten Island Norwegen Kroatien au er sterreich dort ist der Betrieb von CB Funkger ten mit L nderumschaltung generell nicht erlaubt anmelde und geb hrenfrei betrieben werden Bewohner der Schweiz Liechtensteins von Italien und Spanien ben tigen in ihrem Heimatland eine Genehmigung CB Lizenz Die vor bergehende Benutzung durch Reisende aus anderen europ ischen L ndern ist jedoch in diesen L ndern anmelde und geb hrenfrei erlaubt in GB jedoch nur in FM Mitf hren der Circulation Card f r Reisende aus Deutschland ist empfohlen in Spanien Finnland der Schweiz und Liechtenstein Die europaweit g ltige CEPT ECC DEC 11 03 ist zur Zeit noch in nationaler Umsetzung Alan Electronics GmbH declara bajo su responsabilidat que este aparato cumple con lo dispuesto en la Directiva 99 05 CE del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo de 9 de marzo de 1999 transpuesta a la legislacion espanola mediante el Real Decreto 1890 2000 de 20 de noviembre Point of contact Ansprechpartner Dipl Phys Wolfgang Schnorrenberg Place and date of issue Dreieich L tjensee 18 08 2011 7 t Signature
8. channel If you are using 80 channels optimize on channel 1 for 40 channels on channel 20 and for truckers we generally recommend channel 9 On this channel you should achieve a standing wave ratio of approx 1 5 or less Even if the standing wave ratio on the highest channel 40 and lowest channel 1 or 41 deteriorates up to 2 your antenna is still suitable If the standing wave meter shows a value in red SWR gt 3 already more than 25 of the transmission power is lost due to modulation losses Poor SWR can also be a sign for a defective antenna cable or short circuit in the antenna connector Otherwise optimize your antenna on the channel you use most Dealers also offer broadband antennas such as Gamma Il where no adjustment is necessary Your dealer offers inexpensive standing wave meters such as the Albrecht SWR 30 order no 4412 By the way Even with your AE 6891 featuring an especially robust final stage which can even cope with maladjustments of SWR 3 you should never transmit without antenna Vehicle Manufacturer Installation Instructions When installing a radio in a vehicle always observe the instructions of truck and car manufacturers Vehicle manufacturers have the right according to applicable EU directives to stipulate antenna installation locations and the maximum compatible transmission power for their vehicles Observe these specifications under all circumstances not to risk to forfeit the operating license for
9. device ID which you can download from our web site http service alan electronics de Most Important Functions AE 6891 Reception On Off is the On Off switch Press and hold for approx 2 seconds display and buttons are illuminated Now set the desired volume Set Volume e Turn the VR rotary knob slowly clockwise The volume is displayed as a bar Set Channel e Turn the channel rotary knob or press the microphone buttons up and down buttons to set the desired channel The current channel and the country programming are displayed e Press and hold the button to continuously cycle up or down through the channels see display Set SQ Squelch Especially in FM the noise on a free channel is disturbing You can repress this noise with the squelch function SQ knob but also weak signals e Set the signal strength for the signal to open the speaker with the SQ knob e The further you turn the SQ knob clockwise the stronger the signal must be to be audible over the speaker Set the squelch sensitivity on a free channel e Select a free channel with the channel selector which has no signal display e Carefully turn the SQ knob clockwise until the noise just disappears Now the speaker stays muted on a free channel but turns on with very weak signals The correct squelch setting is also important for auto scan with open squelch scanning is not possible Use Automatic Squelch Alternatively your radio c
10. your vehicle Information is available from the vehicle manufacturers If in doubt have the vehicle manufacturer certify that no reservations against CB radio operation in connection with the vehicle electronics exist Legal Notices This device features the marking according to R amp TTE directive C 7 mark means that the radio satisfies all technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of EU Council directives European standards and national frequency applications The so called R amp TTE directive replaces all previous national certifications within the EU and regulates also marketing and use of radio equipment Accordingly ownership of and retail with properly marked devices such as the AE 6891 within the EU and some other non EU countries recognizing the R amp TTE directive is permitted while for the use of radio equipment depending on programming and country temporarily different regulations apply For CB radio this means although technical standards EN 300 135 and EN 300 433 apply Europe wide the use of certain modulation modes and channel numbers do not For this reason there are still differences in the channel number programming for AM and FM and some countries still charge fees for CB radios All radios for which somewhere in Europe still limitations exist are therefore marked with an attention mark see above besides the CE mark The manufacturers are bound to inform users clearly o
11. ation is issued under our sole responsibility Basing on not harmonised frequency applications the CB radio may be used only in listed countries according to selected channel programming An individual licence for operating this radio in AM FM 40 40 for residents in CH and I is requested In D where 80 12 80 40 40 12 or 40 40 FM AM channels are allowed CZ only 80 FM SK 40 FM 70 80 BG EST F FIN IRL GR LV NL PL and P the operation on 40 40 channels in AM and FM is free of licence and free of charges If the radio is programmed to 40 FM only it may be used without license and free of charge in all EU member states N IS HR but not in Austria where radios with country switches are generally not allowed to be used Residents of Spain Switzerland and Italy need a CB license in their home country while travellers from other European countries may use their radio during travelling in these countries free of license and charges in UK travellers are only allowed to use 40 FM The new Europe wide CEPT ECC DEC 11 03 is in the national ratification process Diese Erklarung wird unter unserer alleinigen Verantwortung abgegeben Dieses Funkgerat darf wegen der nicht harmonisierten Frequenzanwendungen in AM FM in den L ndern CH E und I von Bewohnern nur mit g ltiger CB Funkgenehmigung benutzt werden In D 80 FM max 40 AM CZ nur 80 FM SK nur 40 FM 70 80 BG EST F FIN GR IRL LV NL P und PL 40 40 ist der CB
12. gramming The country programming is valid until you set a new country programming even if disconnected from power supply for a longer period of time The basic setting for the device to turn on when the first time connected to 12V can for certain countries be set differently ex factory With first use devices purchased in Germany start with AM FM programming e dE 80 40 operation on 80 channels in FM and 40 channels in AM The preset channel is channel 9 in AM the device starts on the international trucker and emergency channel After a few moments dE is displayed for Germany This programming is only permitted for Germany the Czech Republic and Slovakia and is not to be used in any other country in the Czech Republic only 80 FM and in SK only channels 1 40 in FM channels 70 80 are to be used e EU 40 40 operation on 40 channels in FM and 40 channels in AM The preset channel here is also channel 9 in AM the device starts on the international trucker and emergency channel After a few moments EU is displayed for Europe This programming is designed for Belgium Bulgaria Germany Estonia Switzerland incl Liechtenstein Finland France Greece Ireland Italy Latvia the Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania and Spain For Poland a special programming exists see below with the frequencies according to the old Polish standard offset 5 2 downward For Spain also still a special programming exists with 4 Watts AM this a
13. her repair or replace your device or will name a service address specialized in your type of device You may also contact us at a service address found at www service alan electronics de If sending your device for repairs please include proof of purchase and add a description of the defect Since this device is part of our Heavy Duty Series and is designed especially robust and reliable we guarantee this device if bought in Germany an extended 3 year manufacturer s warranty Disposal and Recycling This radio was manufactured low emission according to the European WEEE directive Please note that electronic and electric devices are not to be disposed of with the household waste return these devices to collection points Returning devices is free of charge for end users since the industry is covering the disposal costs By returning the device to a collection point you contribute to the recycling of valuable raw materials The crossed trash bin symbol on the type label is intended as a reminder August 2011 Alan Electronics GmbH Daimlerstr 1 k D 63303 Dreieich Technical support in UK Telephone 44 1793 882431 E mail sales alan uk com Address ALAN UK Unit 2 Callenders Paddington Drive Churchward Park Swindon Wiltshire SN5 7YW 15 Home page www alan uk com 16 80 40 dE 40 40 EU 40 40 4 Quick Guide 6891 The most important functions on a glance Program country setti
14. location For detached installation use the included approx 2m long 9 pin Sub D cable Side view detached control panel Fix the cable with the screws after installation The installation material includes the two screws for the plug if not already attached to the cable Power Supply Power supply via the 2 pole plug in cable which is equipped with in line fuse holder Operate the radio in vehicles 12V or as base station via suitable 12V power adaptor at least 2A stabilized Vehicle Power Connection Connect the red power cable to the positive terminal a point within the vehicle wiring with 12V supply power and the black cable to the negative terminal We strongly recommend connecting the radio directly to the battery Generally direct connection supplies the most stable operating voltage and optimum protection against interferences during reception and transmitter modulation Modern vehicle wiring is so complex that connecting to other points such as car radio terminals or cigar lighter can lead to interferences These can be heard as singing or crackling during reception in some persistent cases also during transmission as alternator noise If you cannot connect directly to the battery as recommended try the best possible connecting point before final installation Start the engine to check if the selected connection causes reception or transmission noise by ignition or alternator In case persis
15. n the packaging what to observe while using the devices This is insofar comprehensible since frequencies which earlier were approved in the different countries for different purpose cannot easily be uniformly reassigned The new CB standards were adopted in May June 2011 by CEPT and published as European decision ECC DEC11 03 It can still take some time until they are adopted by all countries AE 6891 satisfies the harmonized European radio standards EN 300 433 2 and EN 300 135 2 for CB radios as well as EN 301 489 13 for electro magnetic compatibility and EN 60 950 1 2006 for electric safety The device does not transmit harmful radio interferences and is on the other hand irradiation resistant when used according to this user manual This is generally the case when cables not longer than 3m are connected to the microphone and speaker jacks Safety Precautions Electro magnetic waves as transmitted by broadcasters mobile phones and radios can affect other sensitive electronic devices in their immediate vicinity As a precaution we recommend for persons with pacemakers to collect information with respect to the interference immunity of their pacemakers before operating a CB radio for the first time Although in most cases the CB radio output is quite safe no harm is done to talk to your physician first Please note that you are in the immediate proximity of the transmission antenna especially during mobile operation Please keep safety di
16. nd the Polish switch setting are only to be used in the respective countries e 40FM operation on 40 channels in FM former CEPT setting Not all EU countries EC setting already permit AM operation for CB radios Denmark the UK Greece Iceland Croatia Luxembourg Lithuania Malta Norway Sweden Slovenia Hungary and Cyprus temporarily only use the EC 40 FM programming until the new regulations are finally implemented e Po 40 40 operation on 40 channels in FM 4 Watts and 40 channels in 4 Watt on the frequencies formerly common in Poland which are offset against the international frequencies by 5 kHz This setting is only permitted in Poland nowhere else e 40 40 operation on 40 channels in FM 4 Watts and 40 channels in 4 Watts This setting is the new European CEPT setting Currently at the time of this manual going to press this setting applies already in Spain and Italy The other countries will follow e U40FM 40 channels FM operation in the UK and Northern Ireland In Austria operation of switchable radios is generally not permitted You may leave your radio installed while crossing these countries but you are not allowed to operate them For Austrian customers we supply a version AE 6891 FM without country selection Authorized dealers are also permitted to change devices for Austria Observe the country regulations according to device ID The latest country regulations you can find on the current
17. ng before first use D CZ SK BG EST FIN FL GR IRL I LV NL P PL RO Please note the still different licensing and charge regulations in some countries see device E IT and new Europe CEPT Standard from July 2011 AM 4 Watts FM 4 Watts 40 channels Please note the standards in most countries must still be implemented Previous CEPT setting for countries without AM For temporary use while travelling in all EU countries when it is unknown which standard applies Unfortunately in Austria the use of switchable radios is not permitted this applies also for 40 FM mode Country code Press the MT button select the country code with the channel selector and press the MT button again O VR FC A F CH UP DN SQ FRQ M1 to M 4 Functions Switch device on off Set volume Function button briefly press the VR rotary knob FC is displayed Now select secondary function Secondary functions are printed in white next to the buttons Select modulation mode AM or FM if activated Select radio channel Squelch turn clockwise for repressing weak signals At right limit stop only strong signals come through Best setting is where the background noise just disappears Automatic squelch on off Press and hold the push to talk button on the side of the microphone for transmission Talking distance some cm Channel SCAN on off briefly press the SC button Dual watch monitoring Select cha
18. ngines a less aggressive sound for the human ear and less noise on unused channels during reception Long lasting demands of CB radio operators were finally acknowledged More and more EU countries permitted AM again mainly even registration and license free since the suspected noise caused by AM disappeared the previous problem children such as stereo equipment VCRs or broadband antennas interference resistance has significantly improved during the past years with digitization in TV and satellite technology The new European standard again permits AM with full transmission power 4 Watts 13 Press the A F button to toggle between AM and FM the mode is displayed For Austrian FM devices this button is invalid You can only transmit in AM with your radio if you have programmed the 80 40 or 40 40 mode and if you select a channel where AM is permitted for transmission As soon as you try to switch to one of the channels 41 to 80 on AM the device switches to 40 channel AM mode with channels 1 40 and vice versa for German setting Both modulation modes have their own channel setting so that after switching always the previously used FM or AM channel is selected Frequently Used Channels Channel 1 Call channel in FM in Germany Channel 9 Emergency and call channel trucker channel in Germany truckers use channel 9 virtually only in AM Channel 19 Trucker channel in AM in France Spain and Italy Data channels 6 7 24 25
19. nnel press the DW button then select secondary channel FC LOC Local DX selection receiver sensitivity Key beep tones on off press and hold the VR rotary knob 3s FC RB Roger beep on off Direct selection channel 9 and return to previous channel Press channel selector tone filter on off Frequency display instead of channel number Select memory briefly press FC M1 M2 M3 or M4 Change memory select channel then press FC press and hold M1 M2 M3 or M4 17 Declaration of Conformity Konformitatserklarung CEO We hereby declare that our product Wir erklaren hiermit dass unser Produkt CB Radio Albrecht AE 6891 satisfies all technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of EU Council Directives European Standards and national frequency applications alle technischen Anforderungen im Geltungsbereich der EU Richtlinien europaischer Normen und nationaler Frequencyanwendungen einhalt 73 23 EEC 2004 108 EG and 99 5 EC ECC CEPT DEC 11 03 EN 300 135 2 V 1 2 1 EN 300 433 2 V 1 1 2 EN 300 433 2 V 1 3 1 EN 301 489 1 V 1 8 1 EN 301 489 13 V 1 2 1 EN 60 950 1 2006 Resoluci n de 13 de mayo de 2008 de la secretaria de Estado de Telecomunicaciones y para la Sociedad de la Informaci n All essential radio test suites have been carried out Alle f r das Produkt vorgeschriebenen Funktestreihen wurden durchgef hrt Alan Electronics GmbH Daimlerstr 1 k D 63303 Dreieich This declar
20. nse free for all users Ireland 40 40 and 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Iceland 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Italy 40 40 and 40 FM Registration and license free for transients Luxembourg 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Netherlands 40 40 and 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Norway Malta 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Bulgaria Estonia Latvia Poland Portugal Romania 40 FM and 40 AM Registration and license free for all users Sweden Slovenia Croatia 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Switzerland and Liechtenstein 40 FM and 40 AM Temporary use on journeys registration and license free Spain 40 FM and 40 AM Temporary use on journeys registration and license free Slovakia 40 FM channels 70 80 Registration and license free for all users Czech Republic 80 40 switch setting but not Registration and license free for all users using 40 AM Hungary Cyprus 40 FM Registration and license free for all users Europe wide use if setting according to the new ECC decision 11 03 with 4 Watts AM 4 Watts FM on 40 channels is currently in all CEPT countries in national implementation phase and cannot be considered in this device ID 2011 Alan Electronics GmbH 19
21. omes with auto squelch which can be used instead of the manual squelch Here the signal threshold is automatically set For most applications this setting is perfectly suitable e Press the ASQ button to activate the function The display shows The device changes to automatic setting and ignores the SQ knob setting e Press the ASQ button again to deactivate the function On the display ASQ turns off 10 The device again uses the previously set manual squelch AE 6891 Transmission For CB radio the old basic principle applies first listen and then talk After selecting a channel for chatting to a partner first listen for a moment into the channel to find out if it is free Or simply ask if the channel is free Press the large PTT button on the side of the microphone Push To Talk to toggle between receiving and transmitting e Press the PTT button to transmit TX illuminates on the LCD e Atthe end of your message release the button to return to receiving Do not talk too loud into the microphone Experience shows that most CB rookies are talking much too loud into the microphone Newcomers should briefly train with the PTT button first press the button and start talking only half a second later since the transmitter needs a moment to turn on Release the button after finishing your message Wait for the answer coming from your counterpart The switching time is for this device design related since two processors in the de
22. ot be installed on plastic surfaces unless a metal foil is at the bottom side Ground connection is especially important for CB radios In case the truck still has a metal mirror holder the foot can be attached here with an angle mount but not e g on a pure GRP roof or GRP spoiler If the antenna cannot be installed on a conductive surface our floating ground CB mobile antennas such as GL 27 are available 230V Operation via Power Adaptor In case you operate your radio at home use a specially stabilized CB radio power adaptor to supply at least 1 5 2A at 12 13 8VDC A suitable power adaptor is the Albrecht order no 4744 Non stabilized power adaptors battery chargers or popular cooler box adaptors are not suitable for CB radio and should not be used Switching power adaptors can only be used in connection with an external antenna for CB radio which does not receive the interferences of these power adaptors Connect the positive cable red to the positive terminal of the power adaptor the black cable to the negative terminal of the power adaptor Antenna Connection Rear Antenna PL259 Ext speaker m med ee rege Ext S meter 12VDC cable Connect your CB antenna via PL connector to the 50 Ohms antenna jack at the rear of your AE 6891 For best range the antenna must be adjusted for CB radio Use a standing wave meter to check and to adjust the antenna Adjust the antenna for best standing wave ratio on a medium
23. pecially for Truck and RV Drivers The permissible operating voltage of the radio can vary according to the standard between 10 8 and 15 6V without the radio s performance values changing The transmission stages of your AE 6891 are electronically stabilized Output increase by excessive operating voltage is thus impossible This can only lead to serious defects but not to output increase Truckers must ensure never to connect the radio directly to 24V For 24V a suitable voltage converter 24V to 12V is necessary Since trucks mostly have voltage converters already installed for 5 other devices such as mobile phone TV car radio the power consumption of the CB radio should be calculated with approx 1 5 to 2A Although especially compact and low loss switching converters with CE mark interference suppressed according to EU regulations for normal vehicle electric consumers such as car radios cooler boxes or coffee machines this frequently is not sufficient for undisturbed CB reception since CB radios feature highly sensitive receivers We cannot guarantee flawless CB reception during switching converter operation and in vehicles with board computers Problems cannot be avoided in all cases without trials It is also important that the aerial is located as far away from other aerials and from the converter wiring as possible and has a good grounding surface Contrary to mobile phone and car radio antennas conventional CB aerials cann
24. ransmission It is helpful when reception is poor It is easier for the counterpart to hear the roger beep and acknowledge that transmission has ended Buttons under the Display Modulation mode AM or FM if activated Press A F to toggle between AM and FM the mode is displayed For FM devices in Austria this button is invalid Press and hold VR rotary button gt 3 sec Key beep on off Short tones after pressing a button Channel selector rotary button for channel setting with integrated push button Channel SCAN on off Scan of all channels All channels are scanned in sequence The scan stops if a transmission is detected and conversation can be heard After roger beep scan stays on the channel as long as the conversation is active It is important for the scan to have the correct squelch setting to ensure it stops only on active channels The scan continues about 10 seconds after the conversation has ended Scanning also continues if the signal gets weak and falls below the switching threshold Stop scan Press the SC button again or briefly press the PTT button Press the SC button twice i e once for stop and the second time for restart if the scan stops on an active channel but you do not want to listen Dual watch dual channel monitoring This is the alternate monitoring of two channels The device toggles between the previously set monitoring channel and the second channel so that both channels can be monitored
25. sensitivity for close range LOC is displayed Press FC LOC again to deactivate the function LOC turns off and the device has again its full sensitivity Buttons on the Right 5 On Off switch press and hold for approx 2 seconds FC Function button for some secondary functions Combined with VR knob Press the VR button once secondary function then press the desired function button CH Rotary button for channel selection same function as the UP and DOWN buttons on the microphone TON Tone filter on off used to filter the tone during reception if noise or interferences are too aggressive with weak signals The tone filter trims the treble with the noise BP Press and hold VR button Key beep tones on off Select Modulation mode AM or FM Traditional CB radio started in the US with 23 channels and the classic modulation mode AM like amateur radio sea radio a commercial radio stations in the 1950s and 1960s Today AM can be found in medium wave and short wave radio stations and in aircraft radio For commercial radio today only FM is used and for short wave long distance traffic SSB single sideband AM In Europe authorities early restricted CB radio to replace the traditional AM modulation with the interference free FM modulation Despite all this especially truckers clung to the old CB traditions and until today use amplitude modulation this actually has some advantages compared to FM with the less interfering truck diesel e
26. since this is their call channel and not intended for data transmission External Speaker Your AE 6890 features a 3 5mm mono jack at the rear to connect an external radio speaker Upon connection the internal speaker is automatically muted The external speaker should 14 have 4 to 8 Ohms impedance Our range of accessories offers a variety of suitable speakers Please note that NF Out is very strong and adapted for 4 and 8 Ohms as transformer coupled amplifier thus can produce high volume A connected speaker should be designed for at least 4 Watts or more continuous output External S Meter The external S meter jack 2 5mm allows connection of an external S meter for more accurate field strength information Warranty According to European warranty regulations the warranty period of the seller is 2 years for a new device This warranty covers all defects and defect components during the warranty period except normal wear and tear such as scratches on display or casing casing defects broken antennas exhausted lamps worn out or damaged microphone cables and defects due to corrosion voltage peaks due to improper external power supply or use of unsuitable accessories Furthermore defects are excluded from the warranty which are caused by unintended use defective transmitter final stage due to not adjusted antennas or connection to prohibited amplifiers Please contact your dealer directly for warranty claims The dealer will eit
27. stances if they are recommended by your physician or by the pacemaker s manufacturer Do not transmit without the antenna connected and never touch the antenna during transmission During vehicle operation traffic safety is the absolute priority Even if radio operation such as your CB radio in Germany is exempt from the so called mobile phone ban and you may use your AE 6891 while driving only reach for the microphone when the traffic permits Please note that in many other countries no exceptions are made for CB radios As the driver you are not permitted to operate a radio while driving unless you have a hands free kit Enquire after the respective regulations before driving in other countries Operation Front view MT Multi standard toggle ON OFF DIM Dimmer LCD display FC Function button MIC gain BP Button beep RB Roger beep VR Volume A PO A O O a G ALORELUII AL Vos Function buttons Control knob Microphone jack A F AM FM SC Scan DW Dual watch CH9 ASQ CH channels SQ Squelch FRQ Frequency CH Display and tone button Memories M1 M4 and LOC Local DX Country Programming Your radio can be changed over between different country versions during operation To toggle during operation press the MT button The current country setting flashes e g dE Use the channel selector to select a new country e g EU Press the MT button again to confirm pro
28. tachable control panel and in the main unit must communicate Your counterpart s CB radio also needs some time to switch over and to be ready to receive All Functions Available via the Control Panel Contrary to other devices with many functions for the AE 6891 we attached importance to the fact that every button only operates exactly one function The number of dual functions with FC function button respective other button is reduced to a minimum This simplifies operation and everything can be grasped in short time without constantly referring to the user manual e All functions are printed directly on or next to the backlit buttons e The activated function is shown on the display Only the functions RB M1 to M4 and LOC printed in white right to the buttons need the FC button to be briefly pressed in addition before the actual function Buttons on the Left MT Country code Briefly press program button MT the country code flashes select the desired country setting with UP Down or channel selector briefly press MT to confirm DIM Select display backlight 2 settings MIC Microphone gain increases microphone sensitivity when speaking quietly or in noisy surroundings not suitable for very noisy surroundings A microphone icon is displayed when activated 11 RB A F BP CH SC DW M1 to M4 CH 9 Press FC an then RB Roger beep on off Roger beep is a handover tone which is transmitted at the end of the t
29. tent noise from the onboard network cannot be resolved have the service install our DC noise filter order no 70600 To automatically turn off the radio when turning off the ignition connect to the switched voltage at the ignition switch Our AE 6891 features continuous Flash EEPROM memory of the last setting and starts with the setting used last upon turning on the ignition again The last setting is not deleted even if the radio is disconnected from power supply for a longer period of time Radio ground connection negative Connect the black cable to the negative battery terminal or to a proper GND point on the engine lock or a central GND connector in the vehicle Avoid ground connection via self tapping screws to the bodywork This is not a robust connection and frequently causes malfunction Importance of the Fuse in the Power Cable The in line fuse protects your radio from serious damage due to technical defects or incorrect connection A fuse does not blow without reason In most cases this is due to incorrect polarity and the internal protective diode has responded During a short circuit inside the device the fuse blows to prevent serious damage Determine and eliminate the cause if a fuse blows then exchange the fuse with a similar one use fuses up to 5A Never repair a blown fuse with silver paper or tin foil Return your radio to your dealer or an authorized service partner in case the fuse blows repeatedly Notes Es
30. y to use with the following accessories Mobile holder for unit and separate installation material for front panel Hand microphone Bracket for hand microphone Plug in DC cable in line fuse Detached operation via 9 pin Sub D cable approx 2m length supplied incl screws installation accessories e User manual with Radio Passport Radio Installation You can operate your AE 6891 in the car or as a base station at home For installation as a mobile station in the car a mobile holder and a variety of installation materials are included Do not install the device in direct sunlight since the increased temperature can shorten the lifecycle of the device Do not install in close proximity to a heater Install the device in such way that it is not subjected to major vibration Install the mobile holder with the included self tapping screws on dashboard chassis tunnel or in other suitable location Do not install the device in areas where it can cause injuries due to accident observe sufficient legroom Ensure not to damage existing cables during installation Slide the radio into the mobile holder Fix the device with the large knurled screws use the included plastic washers in the desired view angle Detach the front panel loosen 2 screws at the bottom if installation of the complete unit is not possible and install the radio separate from the control panel Install the microphone bracket with the included screws in an easy to reach
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