PNI Escort HP 6500 CB Radio User Manual

Warnings

Please read the following precautions to prevent fire, injury, or radio damage.
Do not attempt to adjust the radio while driving; it is dangerous.
This radio is designed for 13.8V DC power. Do not use a 24V battery to power the radio.
Do not place the radio on a dusty, damp, or unstable surface.
Do not connect the antenna while transmitting; there is a risk of burns or electric shock.
Please keep away from devices that may cause interference (e.g., TV, generator, etc.).
Users with pacemakers are advised to stay away from the antenna during transmission and not to touch it.
Do not connect metal objects to the internal electrical side; risk of electric shock.
Avoid leaving the radio in temperatures below -26°C and above +80°C. Vehicle temperatures can sometimes exceed 80°C, which can cause irreparable damage to electrical equipment.
Do not leave the radio exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not place anything on the radio; it will prevent it from cooling.
Check that the battery is sufficiently charged to avoid rapid discharge.
It is important to turn off the radio before starting the engine to avoid damage caused by high starting voltage.
Use a 2A 250V F-type fuse. Never use a fuse with a higher rating.
If unusual smells or smoke come from the radio, turn off the unit immediately.
Do not transmit for extended periods, as the radio may overheat.
Keep the unit out of reach of children.

Other Warnings

Before connecting or using the product, please read these instructions carefully. Keep this manual for future reference.
Before using the radio, connect the antenna and check the SWR before transmitting. A too-high SWR can damage the output transistors of the radio, which are not covered by warranty.
The radio does not contain user-serviceable components. Please contact an authorized service center.
To prevent fire hazards, use only a suitable power supply.

Features

Multi-standard device
Up/down keys on the microphone
Channel scanning
LCD display
Digital automatic squelch, adjustable
RF gain
Emergency channels 9/19
External speaker jack

Descriptions and Commands

The PNI Escort HP 6500 can be used as a mobile unit in a car or as a base station with a suitable DC power source. This device complies with the latest European CB standards. Thanks to the selectable CB standards, it can be used throughout Europe. Please select only the CB standard permitted in the country of use.

No.	Key	Short Press	Long Press
1	Microphone connector	Activate and control manual squelch	Activate/deactivate ASQ
2	SQ/ASQ	Activate and control manual squelch	Activate/deactivate ASQ
3	RF gain	Activate/deactivate RF gain	Activate/deactivate RF gain
4	EMG	Switch to channels CH9/CH19/ currently used channel	Activate/deactivate key lock function
5	Up/down keys	Channel change, squelch level adjustment	Channel change, squelch level adjustment
6	On/off button	Volume adjustment	Volume adjustment
7	A/F	AM/FM selection*	Enable SCAN function

*The AM mode is active only for standards that support AM modulation. If the radio is set to CE, a short press of the A/F button will not switch to the AM frequency band. If the radio is set to UE, you can switch between AM and FM frequency bands by briefly pressing the A/F button. For information on changing the standard, see the chapter "Changing the CB Standard" on page 7.

Display

1 - Selected channel

2 - AM/FM mode

3 - RX/TX: Receive (RX) and transmit (TX) indicator

4 - SC: SCAN function activated

5 - AQ: Automatic squelch activated

6 - R: RF gain activated

7 - Received signal strength and transmit power indicator

Rear Panel

Power cable
External speaker
Antenna connector

Installation

Before installation, check the radio and all accessories. Use the cigarette lighter plug included in the kit to power the radio. The radio's supply voltage must be between 12-13.8V. The fuse installed on the power cord protects the radio from technical failures or damage caused by incorrect polarity. If the fuse has blown, first eliminate the cause and then replace it with an F3A 250V fuse.

Before starting the radio, check the connections correctly. Ensure there is no risk of short circuit.

Using with an AC adapter

Use the radio transmitter only with a stabilized power supply that can provide at least 2A at 12-13.8V DC. Unregulated power supplies or battery chargers are not suitable and may damage the unit. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal of the power supply, and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal.

Antenna Connection

Connect the CB antenna to the ANT socket on the back of the radio. The antenna must be tuned to the CB radio frequency band. Use an SWR meter for this. For good radio reception, the SWR should not exceed 2. A high SWR also indicates short-circuit defects in the antenna, cable, or antenna line. Never transmit without an antenna connected!

Note: The radio antenna should be installed as far as possible from other antennas and sources of interference. CB antennas are usually installed on the highest part of the vehicle on a metal surface. Sufficient metal surface is important for antenna performance. Special antennas must be used for installation on fiberglass cabins or plastic wind deflectors.

Operation

Turning the radio on/off: Turn the radio on by turning the knob [6] clockwise. The current standard and then the selected channel will appear on the screen for one second. To turn off the radio, turn the knob [6] counterclockwise.
Adjusting the volume: Continue turning the knob [6] clockwise to adjust the volume to the desired level.
Channel selection: Press the buttons [5] on the radio or the up/down buttons on the microphone to change the channel number.
Squelch level adjustment: Briefly press button [2]. The current squelch level will appear on the screen. Select the desired squelch level (0.1 to 2.8) using the up/down arrow buttons, or select OF to disable the function. 0.F = Squelch off, 0.1 = Lowest squelch level, 2.8 = Highest squelch level. Note: A high SQ level requires a stronger signal.
ASQ control: To activate the ASQ function, press and hold button [2]. The "AQ" icon and the current ASQ level will appear on the screen. Use the up/down buttons to select the desired ASQ level (A.1 to A.9). To deactivate the ASQ function, press and hold button [2]. Note: A high DS level requires a stronger signal.
Modulation type: Briefly press button [7] to switch between AM and FM frequencies. The selected modulation will be displayed on the screen. Note: Check the selected standard before changing the modulation.
RF gain adjustment: Briefly press button [3]. The "R" icon and the current RF gain level will flash on the screen. Use the up/down buttons to change the level (06, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54).
Emergency channel: Briefly press button [4]. Channel number 09 will flash on the screen. Press again, and channel number 19 will flash on the screen. To return to the normal channel, press a third time.
Key lock: Press and hold button [4]. The "LC" icon will appear on the screen. The key lock function is active. Press button [4] again, and OF will appear on the screen. The key lock function is disabled.
Scan function: To start scanning channels, press and hold button [7]. The "SC" icon will appear on the screen. Use the up/down buttons to change the scan direction. To deactivate the scan function, press button [7] again or the microphone's PTT button.

Changing the CB Standard

To change the CB radio standard, do the following:

Hold down the [7] - A/F button while turning on the radio.
Select the desired standard by pressing the up/down buttons.
Turn off and restart the radio. The current standard will be displayed briefly immediately after turning it on.

Frequency Table

Frequency Table for EL/CE (except UK)

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

Frequency Table for the United Kingdom

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	27.60125 MHz	21	27.80125 MHz
2	27.61125 MHz	22	27.81125 MHz
3	27.62125 MHz	23	27.82125 MHz
4	27.63125 MHz	24	27.83125 MHz
5	27.64125 MHz	25	27.84125 MHz
6	27.65125 MHz	26	27.85125 MHz
7	27.66125 MHz	27	27.86125 MHz
8	27.67125 MHz	28	27.87125 MHz
9	27.68125 MHz	29	27.88125 MHz
10	27.69125 MHz	30	27.89125 MHz
11	27.70125 MHz	31	27.90125 MHz
12	27.71125 MHz	32	27.91125 MHz
13	27.72125 MHz	33	27.92125 MHz
14	27.73125 MHz	34	27.93125 MHz
15	27.74125 MHz	35	27.94125 MHz
16	27.75125 MHz	36	27.95125 MHz
17	27.76125 MHz	37	27.96125 MHz
18	27.77125 MHz	38	27.97125 MHz
19	27.78125 MHz	39	27.98125 MHz
20	27.79125 MHz	40	27.99125 MHz

Frequency Table for PL

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
1	26.960 MHz	21	27.210 MHz
2	26.970 MHz	22	27.220 MHz
3	26.980 MHz	23	27.250 MHz
4	27.000 MHz	24	27.230 MHz
5	27.010 MHz	25	27.240 MHz
6	27.020 MHz	26	27.260 MHz
7	27.030 MHz	27	27.270 MHz
8	27.050 MHz	28	27.280 MHz
9	27.060 MHz	29	27.290 MHz
10	27.070 MHz	30	27.300 MHz
11	27.080 MHz	31	27.310 MHz
12	27.100 MHz	32	27.320 MHz
13	27.110 MHz	33	27.330 MHz
14	27.120 MHz	34	27.340 MHz
15	27.130 MHz	35	27.350 MHz
16	27.150 MHz	36	27.360 MHz
17	27.160 MHz	37	27.370 MHz
18	27.170 MHz	38	27.380 MHz
19	27.180 MHz	39	27.390 MHz
20	27.200 MHz	40	27.400 MHz

Frequency Table for I (IT)

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

Frequency Table for I2 (IT)

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	27.245 MHz
5	27.015 MHz	25	27.265 MHz
6	27.025 MHz	26	26.875 MHz
7	27.035 MHz	27	26.885 MHz
8	27.055 MHz	28	26.895 MHz
9	27.065 MHz	29	26.905 MHz
10	27.075 MHz	30	26.915 MHz
11	27.085 MHz	31	26.925 MHz
12	27.105 MHz	32	26.935 MHz
13	27.115 MHz	33	26.945 MHz
14	27.125 MHz	34	26.955 MHz
15	27.135 MHz
16	27.155 MHz
17	27.165 MHz
18	27.175 MHz
19	27.185 MHz
20	27.205 MHz

Frequency Table for dE (DE)

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

Frequency Table for In

Channel	Frequency	Channel	Frequency
41	26.565 MHz	61	26.765 MHz
42	26.575 MHz	62	26.775 MHz
43	26.585 MHz	63	26.785 MHz
44	26.595 MHz	64	26.795 MHz
45	26.605 MHz	65	26.805 MHz
46	26.615 MHz	66	26.815 MHz
47	26.625 MHz	67	26.825 MHz
48	26.635 MHz	68	26.835 MHz
49	26.645 MHz	69	26.845 MHz
50	26.655 MHz	70	26.855 MHz
51	26.665 MHz	71	26.865 MHz
52	26.675 MHz	72	26.875 MHz
53	26.685 MHz	73	26.885 MHz
54	26.695 MHz	74	26.895 MHz
55	26.705 MHz	75	26.905 MHz
56	26.715 MHz	76	26.915 MHz
57	26.725 MHz	77	26.925 MHz
58	26.735 MHz	78	26.935 MHz
59	26.745 MHz	79	26.945 MHz
60	26.755 MHz	80	26.955 MHz

Frequency Table

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
9	27.065 MHz
10	27.075 MHz
11	27.085 MHz
12	27.105 MHz
13	27.115 MHz
14	27.125 MHz
15	27.135 MHz
16	27.155 MHz
17	27.165 MHz
18	27.175 MHz
19	27.185 MHz
20	27.205 MHz

Specifications

Specification	Value
Frequency	26.965-27.405 MHz
Dimensions	110 × 120 × 28 mm
Weight	385 g
Power Supply	13.8 V
Power Consumption	Max. 2 A
Operating Temperature	-26°C ~ +80°C
Frequency Error	±300 Hz
Transmitter Power	4 Watts
Spurious Emissions	< 4 nW (-54 dBm)
Adjacent Channel Power	< 20 μW
FM Deviation	1.7 kHz-2.0 kHz
AM Modulation Index	80-90%
Sensitivity (better than)	0.25 UV @ 12dB
Image Rejection	70 dB
Adjacent Channel Rejection	60 dB
Audio Output	1 Watt 8 Ohm
Frequency Characteristics	300-3000 Hz

External Speaker

An external speaker (8 Ohm) can be connected to the 3.5 mm mono jack on the back of the radio. The built-in speaker automatically turns off when the plug is inserted into this jack.

Restore Factory Defaults

Press the [2] - SQ key when turning on the radio.
The "rt" icon will appear on the screen.
All settings and functions will be reset.

Countries with Special Restrictions (License/Registration)

This section lists countries where special restrictions apply regarding licensing or registration for CB radio use.

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Declaration of Conformity

EN: EL Simplified Declaration of Conformity SC

ONLINESHOP SRL hereby declares that the CB radio PNI Escort HP 6500 is in compliance with Directive RED 2014/53/UE. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.mypni.eu/products/6490/download/certifications

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Warnings

Other Warnings

Features

Descriptions and Commands

Display

Rear Panel

Installation

Using with an AC adapter

Antenna Connection

Operation

Changing the CB Standard

Frequency Table

Frequency Table for EL/CE (except UK)

Frequency Table for the United Kingdom

Frequency Table for PL

Frequency Table for I (IT)

Frequency Table for I2 (IT)

Frequency Table for dE (DE)

Frequency Table for In

Frequency Table

Specifications

External Speaker

Restore Factory Defaults

Countries with Special Restrictions (License/Registration)

RJ11 Microphone Wiring Diagram

Declaration of Conformity

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