PRESIDENT BILL II + (PLUS) (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Before using your PRESIDENT BILL II + (PLUS), 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.

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 with the cradle (diagram 1)

d) To install your equipment, use the cradle (1) and the self-tapping screws (2) provided (drilling diameter 3.2 mm). 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.

Mounting with the quick fixation clip (diagram 2)

d) To install your equipment, use the quick fixation clip (1) and the self-tapping screws (2) provided (drilling diameter 3.2 mm). 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.

f) Slide the unit into the slide of the support and fix it by clipping the side tabs into the notches of the CB (3).

Note: 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.

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

A 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.

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 to connection (B) on the back of the radio.

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.

Your PRESIDENT BILL II + 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 by one of a different value.

These operations should be carried out 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 VOL (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 using either ▲/▼ keys (3) on the unit or the UP/DN keys (3) on the microphone.

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 15.75″ / 40 cm cable, type President CA-2C).

b) To adjust the SWR meter:

– Set the CB on channel 20.

– Put the switch on the SWR-meter to position FWD (calibration).

– Press the «push-to-talk» switch on the microphone (11) to transmit.

– Bring the index needle to ▼ by using the calibration key.

– Change the switch to position REF (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-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 less than 118.11″ / 3 m.

Your CB is now ready for use.

1) ON/OFF – VOLUME

a) To turn the set on, turn the VOL knob (1) clockwise. If the KEY BEEP function is activated, 4 tones sound when you turn the CB radio on. Note: On power up, the programmed microphone type is displayed for 2 seconds.

b) To increase the sound level, turn the same knob further clockwise.

2) ASC (Automatic Squelch Control) / SQUELCH

This function suppresses undesirable background noises when there is no communication. Squelch does not affect sound or transmission power but improves listening comfort.

a) ASC: AUTOMATIC SQUELCH CONTROL: Turn the SQ knob (2) anti-clockwise into the ASC position. The ASC icon appears on the display. This provides a permanent improvement between sensitivity and listening comfort. This function can be disconnected by turning the switch clockwise, at which point the squelch adjustment becomes manual again and the ASC icon disappears.

b) MANUAL SQUELCH: Turn the SQ knob (2) clockwise to the exact point where all background noises disappear. If set to maximum (fully clockwise), only the strongest signals will be received.

3) CHANNEL SELECTOR ~ SCAN

CHANNEL SELECTOR (short press): Press the ▲ key on the unit or the UP (3) key on the microphone to increase a channel. Press the ▼ key on the unit or the DN (3) key on the microphone to decrease a channel. A beep sounds each time the channel changes if the KEY BEEP function is activated.

SCAN (very long press): To activate the SCAN function, press a key until a beep sounds or “SCAN” appears on the display. Press the ▲ key or the UP key to scan in increasing order. Press the ▼ key or the DN key to scan in decreasing order. The scanning stops when a busy channel is found and automatically restarts 5 seconds after the transmission ends. When SCAN is active, “SCAN” blinks on the display. Press the PTT switch (11) to deactivate the SCAN function.

TX	Indicates transmission
AM	AM mode selected
FM	FM mode selected
UK	FM mode selected (only U configuration / ENG)
F	MENU mode activated
BP	KEY BEEP function activated
ASC Icon	Automatic Squelch Control activated
♪ Icon	ROGER BEEP function activated
Frequency Band Icon	Indicates the selected frequency band
SK	The channel is stored in the scan skip memory
Signal Meter	Indicates the reception level and the output power level
EMG1	Emergency channel 1 (customizable) is activated
EMG 2	Emergency channel 2 (customizable) is activated
Lock Icon	KEY LOCK function is activated
NB	NB filter is activated
HI-CUT	HI-CUT filter is activated
ANL	ANL filter is activated
SCAN	SCAN function is activated
Frequency Display	Indicates the frequency, the current menu, or a message
88	Indicates current channel

ANL/NB (short press)

A short press on the ANL/NB key (6) allows you to activate the following settings: no filter (default) / ANL activated / ANL and NB activated. The icon of the active filter appears on the display. Warning: ANL filter works only in AM mode.

HI-CUT (long press)

A long press on the HI-CUT key (6) activates/deactivates the HI-CUT filter. When the filter is activated, “HI-CUT” appears on the display. HI-CUT cuts out high-frequency interferences.

SKIP (long press only if the SCAN function is activated)

This function allows you to skip a channel found by the SCAN function. When the scan stops on an unwanted channel, press and hold the ANL/NB key (6) for 1 second to store this channel in the SCAN SKIP memory. A beep sounds, and the channel will no longer be scanned.

AM/FM (short press)

The AM/FM key (7) allows you to select the modulation mode AM or FM. Your modulation mode has to correspond to the one of your correspondent.

• Amplitude Modulation / AM: for communication on a field with relief and obstacles at middle distance.

• Frequency Modulation / FM: for nearby communications on a flat open field.

In U configuration ONLY: press AM/FM key (7) to alternate the frequency band between ENG and CEPT. “UK” appears in the display when the ENG band is selected and disappears when CEPT is selected.

VOX SET (long press)

Three parameters allow you to adjust the VOX function: Sensitivity (SET L), Anti-vox level (SET A), and Vox delay time (SET T). Long press the VOX key (7) to enter the VOX Adjustment function.

1. Press the VOX key (7) to select the next parameter.

2. Press the UP/DN key on the microphone or the ▲/▼ key (3) on the unit to change the value.

3. Once settings are done, press the PTT switch (11) to save and exit. If no adjustment is made for 5 seconds, the unit automatically exits without saving.

• Sensitivity “SET L”: Adjustable from 1 (high level) to 9 (low level). Default value: 2.

• Anti-Vox “SET A”: Disables transmission generated by surrounding noise. Level is adjustable from OF (according to squelch level) and from 1 (without anti-vox) to 9 (low level). Default value: OF.

• Delay time “SET T”: Avoids the sudden cut of the transmission by adding a delay. Adjustable from 1 (short delay) to 9 (long delay). Default value: 1.

The Vox Adjustment does not automatically activate the VOX function. To activate/deactivate it, press and hold the PTT switch (11) and then press the VOX key (7).

EMG ~ NRC

An emergency channel is automatically selected by pressing the EMG Key (8). A first short press calls the first emergency customizable channel (“EMG1” appears). A second short press calls the second channel (“EMG 2” appears). A third short press goes back to the current channel.

Press and hold the EMG key (8) to activate/deactivate the NRC RX function. When active, on reception, «N» appears in the display in place of the last frequency digit.

KEY LOCK (long simultaneous press)

Press and hold simultaneously the VOX key (7) and the EMG key (8) to lock/unlock the unit. A lock icon appears on the display when the function is activated. Note: The PTT switch (11) remains enabled while the unit is locked.

1) VOX

Press and hold the PTT switch (11) and then press the VOX key (7) to activate/deactivate the VOX function. “VOX” appears on the display when the function is on.

2) NRC TX

Press and hold the PTT switch (11), then press the EMG key (8) to activate/deactivate the NRC TX function. When the function is active, when transmitting, «N» appears in the display in place of the last digit of the frequency.

TOT (Time Out Timer)

If the PTT switch (11) key is pressed for more than 3 minutes, the display starts blinking and the transmission ends. A beep will sound until the PTT switch (11) key is released.

Two additional functions are available: FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION (F key) and the MENU mode (AM/FM key). To activate a function, first turn off the unit. Then turn on the radio while pressing the corresponding key.

1) F – FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION (F key)

The frequency bands (Configuration: EU; PL; d; EC; U; In) have to be chosen according to the country of use.

1. Turn on the power while pressing the F key (5). The letter corresponding to the current configuration is blinking.

2. To change the configuration, use the ▲/▼ keys (3) on the unit or the UP/DN key (3) on the microphone.

3. When the configuration is selected, press the F key (5) for 1 second. The letter is continuously displayed, and a confirmation beep sounds.

4. Confirm the selection by switching the transceiver off and then on again.

2) MENU MODE (AM/FM key)

Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). The ‘F’ icon is displayed. This enters the MENU mode, where you can configure COLOR, KEY BEEP, ROGER BEEP, and more.

The order of the 12 menus is COLOR, KEY-BP, RG-BP, EMG-ST, MIC-TP, VOLACC, SCSKIP, NRC RX, NRC TX, P CH, MIC UD and RESET. The procedure is the same for all functions.

1. Turn off the unit.

2. Turn on the radio while pressing the AM/FM key (7). ‘F’ is displayed.

3. Use ▲/▼ key (3) on the unit or UP/DN buttons on the microphone (3) to select the menu.

4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate the selected menu. If the function has more than one parameter, press the AM/FM (7) key to select the next parameter.

5. Use ▲/▼ key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to change the value of the parameter.

6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit the menu.

7. The unit automatically exits the menu after 10 seconds, and ‘F’ disappears from the display.

1. Enter the MENU mode.

2. Use the ▲/▼ key (3) or UP/DN buttons (3) to select the COLOR menu.

3. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate. The current color symbol is displayed: Or (Orange), gr (green), bL(blue), CY (cyan), YE (yellow), PU (purple), CL (cyan light).

4. Use the ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to change the color.

5. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.

The default color is Or (Orange).

KEY BEEP

This function confirms operations like changing channels with a beep tone.

1. Enter the MENU mode.

2. Select the KEY-BP menu.

3. Press AM/FM key (7) to validate.

4. Use the ▲/▼ key (3) or UP/DN key (3) to activate (On) or Deactivate (OF) the function. When activated, “BP” is displayed.

5. Press the AM/FM key (7) or PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.

The default value is On.

ROGER BEEP

This function sounds a beep when the PTT switch is released to let your correspondent know it is their turn to speak.

1. Enter the MENU mode.

2. Select the RG-BP menu.

3. Press AM/FM key (7) to validate.

4. Use the ▲/▼ key (3) or UP/DN key (3) to activate (1 to 6*) or Deactivate (OF) the function. When activated, a “♪” is displayed. *6 tones are available.

5. Press the AM/FM key (7) or PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.

The default value is OF.

Priority channels can be assigned to any channel. To define a new emergency channel:

1. Enter the MENU mode.

2. Select the EMG-ST menu. EMG1 is displayed (the “1” blinks).

3. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate (the channel blinks) or use the ▲/▼ key (3) to select EMG 2 (the “2” blinks).

4. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate EMG1 or EMG 2. The channel blinks on the display.

5. Use the ▲/▼ key (3) or UP/DN key (3) to select the channel.

6. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate the channel. The modulation mode (AM or FM) blinks on the display.

7. Use the ▲/▼ key (3) or UP/DN key (3) to select the modulation mode.

8. Press the AM/FM key (7) or PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.

MIC TYPE

The BILL II + accepts 6-pin PRESIDENT electret or dynamic microphones.

1. Enter the MENU mode and select the MIC-TP menu.

2. Press AM/FM (7) to validate.

3. Use ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to alternate between EL (electret) or dY (Dynamic).

4. Press AM/FM (7) or PTT (11) to confirm and exit. Default is EL.

ACCESSORY VOLUME

This function controls the volume of an accessory plugged into the 6-pin plug.

1. Enter the MENU mode and select the VOLACC menu.

2. Press AM/FM (7) to validate.

3. Use ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to select 0, 1, or 2.

• 0: the volume knob (1) affects the internal speaker volume.

• 1: the volume knob (1) affects the accessory volume.

• 2: the volume knob (1) affects both the internal speaker and accessory volume.

4. Press AM/FM (7) or PTT (11) to confirm and exit. Default is 0.

SCAN SKIP

This function allows you to memorize/erase a channel from the SCAN SKIP memory.

1. Select the channel to be set.

2. Enter the MENU mode and select the SCSKIP menu.

3. Press AM/FM (7) to validate.

4. Use ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to alternate between On (memorize) and OF (erase).

5. Press AM/FM (7) or PTT (11) to confirm and exit. When a channel is stored, SK blinks alternatively with the frequency band.

NRC RX

This switchable filter improves the reception mode.

1. Enter the MENU mode and select the NRC RX menu.

2. Press AM/FM (7) to validate.

3. Use ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to select a value between 01 and 05.

4. Press AM/FM (7) or PTT (11) to confirm and exit.

NRC TX

This switchable filter enhances the transmission mode.

1. Enter the MENU mode and select the NRC TX menu.

2. Press AM/FM (7) to validate.

3. Use ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to select a value between 01 and 05.

4. Press AM/FM (7) or PTT (11) to confirm and exit.

PRESIDENT CHANNELS

This feature includes five pre-configured communication channels (P1 to P5) available after the 40 standard channels.

1. Enter the MENU mode and select the P CH menu.

2. Press AM/FM (7) to validate.

3. Use ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to alternate between On and OF to activate/deactivate the feature.

4. Press AM/FM (7) or PTT (11) to confirm and exit. The default value is On.

This function activates or deactivates the UP/DN buttons on the microphone. When deactivated (OF), it becomes impossible to change the channel using these buttons, although they can still be used in the menus. This function affects the microphone Up/Down keys only.

1. Enter the MENU mode and select the MIC UD menu.

2. Press AM/FM (7) to validate.

3. Use ▲/▼ (3) or UP/DN (3) to alternate between On and OF.

4. Press AM/FM (7) or PTT (11) to confirm and exit. The default value is On.

This function can erase the scan skip memory or restore all factory settings.

1. Enter the MENU mode.

2. Select the RESET menu.

3. Press the AM/FM key (7) to validate.

4. Use the ▲/▼ key (3) on the unit or UP/DN key (3) on the microphone to select SC or AL.

• SC: erases all the channels stored on the SCAN SKIP memory.

• AL: restores all the factory parameters.

5. Press the AM/FM key (7) to confirm and select another menu or press the PTT switch (11) to confirm and exit.

1) GENERAL

Channels: 40

Modulation modes: AM/FM

Frequency ranges: from 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz

Antenna impedance: 50 ohms

Power supply: 13.2 V

Dimensions (in mm): 102 (L) x 100 (H) x 25 (D)

Weight: ± 0.320 kg

Accessories supplied: Electret microphone with support, mounting cradle, quick fixation clip, screws.

2) TRANSMISSION

Frequency allowance: +/- 200 Hz

Carrier power: 4 W AM / 4 W FM

Transmission interference: inferior to 4 nW (-54 dBm)

Audio response: 300 Hz to 3 KHz in AM/FM

Emitted power in the adj. channel: inferior to 20 µW

Microphone sensitivity: 7 mV

Maximum drain: 1.7 A

Modul. signal distortion: 2 %

3) RECEPTION

Maxi. sensitivity at 20 dB sinad: 0.5 µV – 113 dBm AM / 0.35 µV – 116 dBm FM

Frequency response: 300 Hz to 3 kHz

Adjacent chan. selectivity: 60 dB

Maximum audio power: 2.5 W

Squelch sensitivity: minimum 0.2 µV – 120 dBm, maximum 1 mV – 47 dBm

Frequency image rejection rate: 60 dB

Intermediate frequency rejection rate: 70 dB

Drain: 180 ~ 550 mA

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 configuration table).

You are using the same modulation mode as your correspondent AM or FM.

Check that the squelch level is properly adjusted.

Check that the programmed configuration is the correct one (see configuration table).

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.

You are using the same modulation mode as your correspondent.

See the ACCESSORY VOLUME menu.

Check the power supply.

Check the connection wiring.

Check the fuse.

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 (e.g., 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.

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	26.965 MHz	21	27.215 MHz
2	26.975 MHz	22	27.225 MHz
3	26.985 MHz	23	27.255 MHz
4	27.005 MHz	24	27.235 MHz
5	27.015 MHz	25	27.245 MHz
6	27.025 MHz	26	27.265 MHz
7	27.035 MHz	27	27.275 MHz
8	27.055 MHz	28	27.285 MHz
9	27.065 MHz	29	27.295 MHz
10	27.075 MHz	30	27.305 MHz
11	27.085 MHz	31	27.315 MHz
12	27.105 MHz	32	27.325 MHz
13	27.115 MHz	33	27.335 MHz
14	27.125 MHz	34	27.345 MHz
15	27.135 MHz	35	27.355 MHz
16	27.155 MHz	36	27.365 MHz
17	27.165 MHz	37	27.375 MHz
18	27.175 MHz	38	27.385 MHz
19	27.185 MHz	39	27.395 MHz
20	27.205 MHz	40	27.405 MHz

N°	Code	Frequency	FM Channel	AM Channel	Country	CH 19	CH 9
1	EU	26.965 ~ 27.405	40 Ch (4W)	40 Ch (4W)	AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, NO, PT, RO, SE, SI	AM	AM
2	PL	26.960 ~ 27.400	-5 KHz 40 Ch (4W)	-5 KHz 40 Ch (4W)	PL	AM	AM
		26.965 ~ 27.405	–	–
3	d	26.565 ~ 27.405	80 Ch (4W)	40 Ch (4W)	CZ, DE, SK	FM	AM
4	EC	26.965 ~ 27.405	40 Ch (4W)	–	MT	FM	FM
5	U	26.965 ~ 27.405	40 Ch (4W)	40 Ch (4W)	UK	FM	FM
		27.60125 ~ 27.99125	ENG 40 Ch (4W)	–		FM	FM
6	In	26.965 ~ 27.275	27 Ch (4W)	27 Ch (4W)	IN	AM	AM

Note: In U configuration: In order to select the frequency band ENG, press several times F key (5) until “UK” appears in the display. In order to select the CEPT frequency band, press several times F key (5) until “UK” disappears from the display.

The frequency band and the transmission power of your transceiver must correspond with the configuration authorized in the country where it is used.