PRESIDENT JERRY

Summary of Contents

This manual covers the PRESIDENT JERRY CB radio, detailing its features, operation, and maintenance. Key sections include:

• Mobile Configuration
• Portable Configuration
• Controls and Functions
• Function Descriptions
• Menu Settings
• Turning the Unit On
• Functions with PTT Switch
• Charging the JERRY
• Technical Characteristics
• Troubleshooting
• How to Transmit or Receive a Message
• Glossary
• Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
• General Warranty Conditions
• Frequency Tables
• F - Norms

Important Warnings

WARNING! Before transmitting, ensure the antenna (C2) is connected, or if using a CB antenna with the mobile charger module (C3), ensure the SWR is set correctly. Failure to do so may damage the power amplifier, which is not covered by warranty. The flexible antenna (C2) covers all European frequencies. Never use two antennas simultaneously, as this may destroy the device.

MULTI-NORMS TRANSCEIVER! Refer to page 20 for function "F" and page 34 for the Configuration table. Warranty is valid only in the country of purchase.

Introduction

Welcome to the PRESIDENT JERRY, a new generation CB radio offering top performance. This manual guides you through installation and usage to maximize its capabilities.

A) Mobile Configuration

1) Antenna Installation

Steps:

• Remove the flexible antenna (C2) from the device.
• Connect the CB antenna to the mobile charge module (C3).
• Clip the mobile charge module (C3) to the bottom of the unit.

a) Choosing Your Antenna

For CB radios, longer antennas generally provide better results. Consult your dealer for antenna selection.

b) Mobile Antenna Installation

Mount the antenna on a vehicle with a large metallic surface (ground plane), away from windshields. If a radio-telephone antenna is already installed, the CB antenna should be higher. Antennas are either pre-regulated (requiring a good ground plane like a car roof) or adjustable (offering greater range for smaller ground planes). For drilled mounts, ensure good contact between the antenna and the vehicle body by lightly scratching the surface. Be careful not to pinch or short-circuit the coaxial cable.

c) Fixed Antenna Installation

Install fixed antennas in a clear space. Mast-mounted antennas may require staying according to local laws. PRESIDENT antennas are designed for maximum efficiency.

2) Basic Operations Before First Use

Ensure antenna connections are secure. Turn the unit on using the Power knob (1) clockwise. Set squelch OFF. Adjust volume to a comfortable level. Select channel 20 using the channel selectors (3).

3) Adjustment of SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)

WARNING: This procedure is crucial for first-time use and after repositioning the antenna. Perform in an obstacle-free area.

Using an external SWR-meter (e.g., TOS-1 PRESIDENT):

• Connect the SWR meter between the CB radio and the antenna (max. 40 cm / 15.75 inches cable).
• Set the CB to channel 20.
• Set the SWR meter to FWD (calibration).
• Press the PTT switch (14) to transmit.
• Adjust the SWR meter using the calibration key until the needle points to the calibration mark.
• Switch the SWR meter to REF to read the SWR level. Aim for a reading as close to 1 as possible (1 to 1.8 is acceptable).
• Re-calibrate the SWR meter after any antenna adjustment.

Cable Recommendation: PRESIDENT recommends using cables less than 3 meters (118.11 inches) to avoid signal loss.

B) Portable Configuration

1) Installation

Screw the flexible antenna (C2) onto the device. Ensure the battery is fully charged (see page 20).

C) Controls and Functions

Components:

• C2: Flexible antenna
• A: External microphone plug
• B: External speaker plug
• C: Internal microphone
• D: Internal speaker
• E: Battery Pack Door

Controls:

1. On/Off - Volume knob
2. LCD Display
3. UP (⬆) / DOWN (⬇) keys
4. MENU key
5. SCAN key / DW (Dual Watch) key
6. EMG (Emergency) key / VOX key
7. F key
8. MON (Monitor) key
9. ANL/NB/Compander - HI-CUT key
10. MODE key
11. SQ- (Squelch -) key
12. SQ+ (Squelch +) key
13. HI/LO (High/LOW) transmitting power key
14. PTT (Push To Talk) switch
15. FLASHLIGHT
16. LED Rx and TX indicator

D) Function Description

1) ON/OFF ~ VOLUME

Turn the On/Off-Volume knob (1) clockwise to power on and increase volume. A beep sounds if KEY BEEP is active. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and power off.

2) Display Icons

The LCD displays various modes and functions:

• FM/AM/UK: Modulation mode (FM or AM). UK mode is for U configuration only.
• ASC: Automatic Squelch Control activated.
• MON: Monitor activated.
• BP: Roger Beep activated.
• ANL: Function Key Beep activated.
• NB: ANL filter activated.
• HIC: NB filter activated.
• : HI-CUT filter activated.
• : Compander filter activated.
• : Noise Gate activated.
• SCAN: Function SCAN activated.
• VOX: Function VOX activated.
• DW: Function DW (Dual Watch) activated.
• EMG: Emergency channel activated.
• : Function LOCK is activated.
• : Battery Level indicator.
• : Charging indicator.
• F: Menu activated.
• : Indicates Configuration or Vox parameter.
• : Indicates Frequency or Menu.
• S/RF: TX or RX bargraph.

3) Channel Selector (⬆/⬇ keys)

Press the ⬇ key (3) to decrease channel, press the ⬆ key (3) to increase channel. A beep sounds for each channel change if KEY BEEP is active.

4) MENU (Short Press)

Short press the MENU key (4) to turn on the unit. Long press the MENU key (4) to activate the flashlight. Use ⬆/⬇ keys (3) to select between 4 light modes. Long press the MENU key (4) again to switch off the flashlight.

5) SCAN ~ DW ~ SKIP

SCAN (Short Press): Activates scan. Press ⬆/⬇ keys (3) to scan up/down. Scanning stops on a busy channel. Resumes 3 seconds after transmission ends. Press PTT (14) to deactivate SCAN.

DW (Dual Watch) (Long Press): Activates Dual Watch to alternate between two channels. "DW" appears on display. Press PTT (14) to exit DW.

SKIP (Long Press while SCAN is active): Skips a scanned channel. Press and hold SCAN (5) for 1 sec to save channel in SKIP memory. It will no longer be scanned. See SCAN page 11.

6) EMG ~ VOX

EMG (Short Press): Selects emergency channels. First press for first custom channel, second for second. "EMG" appears. Third press returns to current channel. "EMG" disappears.

VOX (Long Press): Allows transmission by voice without pressing PTT. Use original or optional VOX microphone (A). Press VOX key (6) briefly to activate/deactivate. "VOX" appears on display when active.

7) F - Frequency Band Selection (Short Press)

See FUNCTION TURNING ON THE UNIT page 20. See COMPANDER page 13.

8) MONITOR (Short Press)

Monitors the channel regardless of squelch level. Press MON key (8) to hear the active channel.

9) ANL/NB ~ HI-CUT ~ COMPANDER

ANL/NB (Short Press): Activates/deactivates filters: Off → ANL → NB → ANL + NB. ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) reduces background noise in AM mode. NB (Noise Blanker) reduces background noise and interference.

HI-CUT (Long Press): Activates/deactivates HI-CUT filter. "HIC" appears. Eliminates high-frequency interference.

COMPANDER: Press F key (7), then ANL/NB key (9) to activate/deactivate. " " appears on LCD when active. Improves reception.

10) MODE (Short Press)

Selects modulation mode (AM or FM) to match correspondent. AM for varied terrain, FM for flat open fields. In U configuration, MODE (10) alternates between ENG and CEPT bands. "UK" indicates ENG band.

11) MANUAL SQUELCH- (Short Press)

Decreases manual squelch level using SQ- key (11).

12) MANUAL SQUELCH+ (Short Press)

Increases manual squelch level using SQ+ key (12).

ASC (Automatic Squelch Control)

ASC suppresses background noise without affecting transmission. Press SQ- (11) and SQ+ (12) simultaneously to activate/deactivate. " " appears on display when active.

13) HI/LO Transmitting Power (Short Press)

Toggles between high ("H") and low ("L") transmitting power using HI/LO key (13).

14) PTT SWITCH

Transmit: Press PTT switch (14). LED (16) lights red. Receive: Release PTT switch (14). LED (16) lights green. Bargraph shows RF/S level.

TOT (Time Out Timer): If PTT is held for over 3 minutes, transmission stops, channel blinks, and a tone sounds until PTT is released.

15) FLASHLIGHT

See page 10.

16) LED

See PTT SWITCH page 14.

KEY LOCK (EMG + MON keys)

Long press EMG (6) and MON (8) keys simultaneously to activate/deactivate KEY LOCK. " " appears on display when active.

E) Menu Setting

1) ROGER BEEP

Sounds a beep when PTT (14) is released to signal end of transmission. Originally "Roger" was spoken. Activate/deactivate Roger Beep via MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3). Select from 6 melodies or OFF. Default is OFF.

2) KEY BEEP

Beeps when a key is pressed or channel changes. "BP" appears on display when active. Activate/deactivate via MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3). Default is ON.

3) ECO MODE

Saves battery by entering standby mode with LCD backlight off. Select from 3 levels: 01 (Low), 02 (Middle), 03 (High). High power (H) may revert to Low (L) if device is switched off and on. Default is 02 (Middle).

4) TONE

Adjusts reception tone. Select from 11 levels (-5 to 5) via MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3). Default is 0.

5) EMG SETTING

Customizes emergency channels. Select channel and mode (AM/FM) via MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3). Default priority channels are 09 AM (1) and 19 AM (2).

6) VOX SETTING

Adjusts VOX function parameters: Sensitivity, Anti-vox level, and Delay time. Use MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3) to adjust values. Default Sensitivity: 02, Anti-Vox: OF, Delay Time: 01.

7) DW (Dual Watch) SETTING

Customizes the second channel for Dual Watch. Select channel and mode (AM/FM) via MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3). Default Dual Watch channel is 09.

8) SCAN SKIP

Stores/deletes channels from SCAN SKIP memory. Select channel, then use MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3) to set ON (store) or OF (clear). "SK" flashes when a channel is memorized.

9) RESET

Clears SCAN SKIP memory or restores all factory settings. Use MENU (4) and ⬆/⬇ keys (3) to select ALL (factory reset) or SKIP (clear SCAN SKIP memory). "ALL" flashes for confirmation.

F) Function Turning On the Unit

1) F - Frequency Band Selection

Select frequency bands (EU, PL, d, EC, U, In) according to country regulations. To change configuration: switch off, then turn on while pressing F (7). The configuration letter blinks. Use ⬆/⬇ keys (3) to select, then long press F (7) to confirm. See tables on pages 28-33.

G) Function with PTT Switch

1) NOISE GATE (PTT + F)

Press and hold PTT (14). Short press F (7) to activate/deactivate NOISE GATE. "NG" displays when active. Noise Gate reduces background noise amplification for optimized signal levels.

H) Charging the JERRY

1) Using the Mobile Charge Module

Clip the mobile charge module (C3) to the unit. Plug the cigar lighter plug into your vehicle. Charging status and level are indicated on the display. " " disappears when fully charged.

3) Changing Battery Pack

To replace the battery pack: unscrew the battery pack door (E), disconnect the old battery, connect the new one, and screw the door back on. The battery pack is supplied uncharged and must be charged before use.

4) Low Battery Features

When the battery is low, the RX/TX LED (16) blinks yellow. A continuous beep sounds in TX mode. " " blinks on the display.

I) Technical Characteristics

1) General

2) Transmission

J) Troubleshooting

1) CB Radio Will Not Transmit or Transmission Quality is Poor

• Check antenna connection.
• Verify SWR adjustment (Mobile Configuration only).
• Ensure correct programmed configuration (see table page 34).

2) CB Radio Will Not Receive or Reception is Poor

• Check squelch level adjustment.
• Ensure correct programmed configuration (see table page 34).
• Set volume to a comfortable level.
• Verify antenna connection and SWR adjustment (Mobile Configuration only).
• Ensure correspondent is using the same modulation mode.

3) CB Will Not Light Up

• Check battery or power supply.
• Check fuse (Mobile Configuration only).

K) How to Transmit or Receive a Message

Ensure your CB radio is ready (antenna connected). Choose a channel (e.g., 19, 27). Press the PTT switch (14) and announce "Attention stations, transmission testing" to check signal clarity and power. Release the switch and wait for a reply. If using a calling channel, switch to another channel after communication to avoid blocking it.

L) Glossary

International Phonetic Alphabet

A: Alpha, B: Bravo, C: Charlie, D: Delta, E: Echo, F: Foxtrot, G: Golf, H: Hotel, I: India, J: Juliet, K: Kilo, L: Lima, M: Mike, N: November, O: Oscar, P: Papa, Q: Quebec, R: Romeo, S: Sierra, T: Tango, U: Uniform, V: Victor, W: Whiskey, X: X-ray, Y: Yankee, Z: Zulu.

Technical Vocabulary

AM: Amplitude Modulation, CB: Citizen's Band, CH: Channel, CW: Continuous Wave, DX: Long Distance Liaison, DW: Dual Watch, FM: Frequency Modulation, GMT: Greenwich Meantime, HF: High Frequency, LF: Low Frequency, LSB: Lower Side Band, RX: Receiver, SSB: Single Side Band, SWR: Standing Wave Ratio, SWL: Short Wave Listening, SW: Short Wave, TX: CB Transceiver, UHF: Ultra High Frequency, USB: Upper Side Band, VHF: Very High Frequency.

CB Language

Advertising: Flashing lights of police car, Back off: Slow down, Basement: Channel 1, Base station: A CB set in fixed location, Bear: Policeman, Bear bite: Speeding fine, Bear cage: Police station, Big slab: Motorway, Big 10-4: Absolutely, Bleeding: Signal interference from adjacent channel, Blocking the channel: Pressing PTT without talking, Blue boys: Police, Break: Permission to join conversation, Breaker: CBer wishing to join channel, Clean and green: Clear of police, Cleaner channel: Channel with less interference, Coming in loud and proud: Good reception, Doughnut: Tyre, Down and gone: Turning CB off, Down one: Go to a lower channel, Do you copy?: Understand?, DX: Long distance, Eighty eights: Love and kisses, Eye ball: CBers meeting together, Good buddy: Fellow CBer, Hammer: Accelerator, Handle: CBer's nickname, Harvey wall banger: Dangerous driver, How am I hitting you?: How are you receiving me?, Keying the mike: Pressing PTT without talking, Kojac with a kodak: Police radar, Land line: Telephone, Lunch box: CB set, Man with a gun: Police radar, Mayday: SOS, Meat wagon: Ambulance, Midnight shopper: Thief, Modulation: Conversation, Negative copy: No reply, Over your shoulder: Right behind you, Part your hair: Behave yourself - police ahead, Pull your hammer back: Slow down, Rat race: Congested traffic, Rubberbander: New CBer, Sail boat fuel: Wind, Smokey dozing: Parked police car, Smokey with a camera: Police radar, Spaghetti bowl: Interchange, Stinger: Antenna, Turkey: Dumb CBer, Up one: Go up one channel, Wall to wall: All over/everywhere, What am I putting to you?: Please give me an S-meter reading.

General Warranty Conditions

This device is guaranteed for 2 years parts and labour in the country of purchase against manufacturing defects. An extension of 3 years is available with the purchase of an external mobile PRESIDENT antenna (not including the flexible antenna S-20 for JERRY). Total warranty duration can be up to 5 years. The warranty certificate must be returned within 30 days of purchase. Read conditions carefully to maintain warranty benefits. Purchase proof is required. Warranty is valid only in the country of purchase.

Exclusions (Not Covered):

• Damages from accident, shock, or inadequate packaging.
• Batteries, power transistors, microphones, lights, fuses, and non-compliance with installation/use specifications (e.g., high power antenna, SWR issues, polarity inversion, overvoltage).
• Warranty extension due to device unavailability during service.
• Modified transceivers or those with poor maintenance by unauthorized parties.

If Malfunctions Occur: Check power supply and fuse. Verify connections and settings. For out-of-warranty repairs, charges apply. Keep all documents for future reference. Contact your dealer for malfunctions. Estimates will be provided for non-warranty interventions.

Frequency Tables

The following tables detail frequency assignments for different configurations:

Frequency Table for EU / EC / U (CEPT)

Frequency Table for U (ENG)

Frequency Table for d

Frequency Table for PL

Frequency Table for In

Note: In U configuration, pressing the MODE key (10) alternates frequency bands between ENG and CEPT. "UK" appears for ENG band; it disappears for CEPT.

F - Norms and Declaration of Conformity

The frequency band and transmission power must match the country's authorization. The PRESIDENT JERRY (Type: TXPR612) is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU. Full EU declaration of conformity is available at: https://president-electronics.com/DC/TXPR612.

Country Restrictions: Please refer to the website www.president-electronics.com for the latest table on country-specific restrictions (Licence/Register).

Intended Use and Safety

The PRESIDENT JERRY is a portable CB radio usable in vehicles with the mobile adapter. Safety Instructions: Consult a doctor if you have a pacemaker. Do not use on airplanes or in hospitals. Use an external antenna in vehicles. Comply with road traffic regulations. Never touch the antenna while transmitting or transmit without an antenna. Do not open or modify the unit; repairs must be by qualified personnel. Keep away from children, moisture, heat, dust, and shocks. Operate between -10°C and +50°C.

Legal Requirements

Check national regulations before using the radio abroad to avoid fines or confiscation. Ensure the correct channel configuration for the country of use.