Albrecht AE 6690 manual
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1. 10 Some countries of the European Union Setting EC do not allow the use of the AM band In Denmark Great Britain Greece Iceland Luxemburg Lithuania Malta Norway Sweden Hungary and Cyprus you should use only the EC 40 FM programming e Po 40 40 40 channels FM 4 Watt and 40 channels AM 4 Watt on the in Poland common frequencies which are compared to the international frequencies displaced about 5 kHz downwards This setting is only allowed in Poland nowhere else e E 40 40 40 channels FM 4 Watt and 40 channels AM 4 Watt This setting is only allowed in Spain nowhere else e 40 FM 40 channels FM according to the United Kingdom s frequency allocation In Austria the use of switchable CB radios is generally not allowed If you travel through Austria you are allowed to let your CB radio installed as it is but you are not allowed to use it For customers in Austria we have a CEPT version AE 6690 FM without switchable countries on demand Please attend the country instructions according to the pass card You can always find the newest terms and conditions on the current pass card which you can find on our service website www hobbyradio de Change country setting Hold SC and BP and turn the device on The channel display and country code start flashing Now you can choose the new country setting with the channel rotary knob Confirm with SC the flashing stops and the setting is saved Most importa2. In Europe the authorities intervened rather early and wanted to replace the traditional AM modulation with the for transmitter interference better FM modulation But especially the truckers loved the CB traditions und are still using the amplitude modulation while the less interfering truck diesel motors even create some advantages compared to the FM modulation the sound was not as aggressive and a lower noise on unused channels 15 Meanwhile the administration reconsidered AM again as acceptable and more and more European countries allowed AM and even its enhancement SSB again meanwhile mostly without registrations and license fees With the function key A F you can choose between AM and FM The modulation type will be shown in the display FM devices for Austria do not have any function on this key In AM you can only transmit with your radio if you have programmed the 80 40 or 40 40 mode and if you chose a channel on which AM is allowed from the transmitting side As soon as you try to switch to a channel between 41 and 80 in AM the radio automatically switches to the 40 channel AM mode with the channels 1 to 40 and reverse in the german setting Both modulation types have their own channel setting so after a swap you always come back to your last used AM respectively FM channel External sockets External loudspeaker Depending on the surrounding noise it can be advisable to hook up an external loudspeaker Usual commercial
3. 13 The primary function is printed directly on the key and is achieved with a short or longer push on the regarded key The secondary function you can achieve by first pushing FC and afterwards the regarded key The printing for the secondary functions is directly next to the keys The activated function will then be shown in the display Left side SCH SW TOT A F CH9 M1 M3 ASQ Special channel short press switch to the special channel respectively back again to the manual channel selection MCH Special and normal manual channel watch first press FC afterwards SCH This function is some kind of dual watch The radio is switching between the last manual selected channel MCH and the special channel SCH so you can watch both channels The watching stops as soon as there is some noise on one channel Time Out Timer on off with switched on time out timer the transmitter turns of and back to receiving ifthe PTT button is pressed longer than 3 minutes type of modulation AM or FM if activated with these key you can choose between AM and FM The type of modulation will be displayed The FM radios for Austria do not have any function on this key direct dialing key switches at the push of this button from the last selected channel directly to channel 9 and back Channel 9 is the international call and emergency channel especially in Germany this means on this channel there are many stations listening In case of
4. 300 433 2 EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 13 EN 60 950 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 declaration 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 on 40 40 in B CH E 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 EST F FIN IRL LV NL PL P and SK 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 but not in Austria where radios with country switches are generally not allowed to be used and Italy where individual license is requested Residents of Belgium Spain Switzerland and Great Britain UK need a CB license in their home country while travellers from other European countries may use 40 CH FM during travelling in these countries free of license and charges In Belgium 40 Channels AM is allowed for travellers under the conditions of their home country Diese Erklarung wird unter unserer alleinigen Verantwortung abgegeben Dieses Funkgerat darf wegen der nicht harmonisierten
5. Frequenzanwendungen in AM FM in den L ndern B CH E und I nur mit g ltiger CB Funkgenehmigung benutzt werden In D 80 FM max 40 AM CZ nur 80 FM EST F FIN IRL LV NL P und SK 40 40 ist der CB 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 in Tschechien darf nur FM 80 Kan le benutzt werden Mit der Programmierung 40 FM darf dieses Ger t in allen EU Mitgliedsstaaten Island Norwegen au er sterreich dort ist der Betrieb von CB Funkger ten mit L nderumschaltung generell nicht erlaubt und Italien dort ist auch der CB Funk mit 40 Kan len FM genehmigungspflichtig anmelde und geb hrenfrei betrieben werden Bewohner von Belgien Gro britannien der Schweiz Liechtenstein und Spanien ben tigen in ihrem Heimatland eine Genehmigung CB Lizenz Die vor bergehende Benutzung von 40 Kan len FM durch Reisende aus anderen europ ischen L ndern ist jedoch in diesen L ndern anmelde und geb hrenfrei erlaubt 40 AM ist in Belgien f r Reisende erlaubt wenn die Heimatbedingungen dies gestatten z B f r Reisende aus Deutschland Mitf hren der Circulation Card f r Reisende aus Deutschland ist notwendig in Spanien Finnland der Schweiz und Liechtenstein Alan Electronics GmbH declare bajo su responsabi
6. amp ALBRECHT CB RADIO Operating Manual AE 6690 ALBRECHT Index Introduction Accessories included Installation of the radio Power supply connection Replacing a fuse Antenna connection Rear view Installation instructions of the vehicle manufacturers Legal Details CE label Safety Precautions Radio Passport Front view Operation Country programming Most important functions Receiving Switching on and adjusting volume Selecting the operating channel Adjusting squelch muting Direct channel access Transmitting and correct use of the microphone Function of the keys Left side of the keys ASQ Automatic squelch Right side of the keys Pilot Tone CTCSS Tone Squelch TSQ AM FM mode switch Frequency Channel number switch FR External sockets External loudspeaker Microphone socket Service and Warranty information Internet link addresses Technical Details Declaration Of Conformity Short manual Instrucciones breves Aide m moire Circulation Card Disposal of electronic waste 0 0 00 Introduction Congratulations to your new CB Radio AE 6690 This CB Radio from our Heavy Duty series is an extremely solid and robust made radio and is allowed nearly all over europe except Austria there you are only allowed to use a special programmed FM version which you can programm fitting to the country in which you want to use this radio As the euro
7. an emergency there are great chances to be heard on this channel Also for calling other stations from which you know they are listenting to channel 9 you can start a call there Call the desired station As soon as you got someone from this station agree on another channel and move there so that channel 9 is free again for other calls Of course such an emergency channel only works ifthere are enough stations who listen So try to listen to this channel as much as possible this direct key helps you With the next time pushing the CH9 key your radio switches to your last used channel This channel is used by nearly all truckers also on AM select memory channel press FC afterwards press M1 M2 or M3 Change memory channel choose a channel press FC and afterwards press M1 M2 or M3 a little bit longer The memory channels are perfect to save often used channels automatic squelch on off look at the chapter about the automatic squelch on page 11 Right side FC SC Function key This key switches other keys on their secondary functions To use the secondary functions press FC and afterwards the key with the secondary function you want printed next to the keys SCAN on off press SC longer than 3 seconds release Now the scanning of all channels starts Here all channels are scanned one after another When the scan function recognizes a busy channel the scan stops for some seconds so that you 14 can listen to the conversat
8. through not authorised or not recommended accessories like other than the supplied microphone external antennas external power supplies and over voltage caused through external power supplies lightning or over voltage defects via antenna or other cables broken or damaged acrylic glass windows and cabinet parts Furthermore we afford you 3 years manufacturer s warranty for the AE 6690 Exempt from this warranty are transmitting power amplifiers and illumination resources Our General Terms and Conditions are imperative In any case of technical problems please contact the dealer or person where You have purchased Your CB radio Where to find service hints and service documentation The complete technical documentation is updated regularly You can download the latest versions of user manuals technical documents and conformity declaration as well as service hints or FAQ s any time from our server under http www hobbyradio de If you should have a problem please have a look to the service hints or frequently asked questions FAQ before You send Your CB radio back to the service centre Please note that the acceptance of AM FM in the different European countries has just started and may be subject to unpredictable changes Our homepage will provide the latest information about using the radio 17 Technical Details Microphone socket wiring For Packet Radio amp others Pin 1 Mic audio Pin 1 Transmit audio Pin 2 PTT RX on gr
9. For EMC reasons the cable used to connect to the power supply should be no longer than 3 metres If you wish to operate your set at home from the mains supply then please only use a stabilised power supply with at least 2 amps permanent current capacity Under no circumstances should you use a car battery charger as these are not stabilised and during open circuit reach such high voltage levels that your radio set could be destroyed If in base station use it may be important to keep the last setting after switching off and on again then please do not switch the external power supply power unit off when you switch your set off for a short time Only use the on off switch on the transceiver itself Never repair a blown fuse with silver paper or with aluminium foil Use only original fuses for 2 5 A max If the fuses keep blowing then please give your radio set to your servicing dealer to be repaired or hand it in to an authorized service station The maximum allowed voltage variation for this radio is from 10 8 volts up to 15 6 volts Never exceed the upper voltage limit under no circumstances The transmitting stages for your AE 6690 are electronically stabilised and therefore it is impossible to increase output by means of excessive supply voltage Such attempts may lead to serious damage to the radio set but will never increase output power Inctructions especially for truckers and motor home users The permitted operating voltage of the
10. acemakers are sufficiently protected from radiation from a nearby transmitter so do not assume it is safe to start operation without checking Please remember that you are in the immediate vicinity of a transmitting aerial particularly when used as a mobile If your doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker has recommended keeping a certain safe distance from the aerial then please follow their instructions Do not transmit without connecting the aerial and never touch the aerial during transmission Please also take road safety into account CB Radio even when only receiving particularly when volume is turned up can divert your attention from the road Road safety is of course to be given priority Therefore only use your ALBRECHT AE 6690 when the traffic situation enables it to be used safely amp ALBRECHT ALBRECHT RADIO PASSPORT AE 6690 This international version and the FM only version of this CB radio complies to the latest European regulations R amp TTE directive and European harmonised standards and has been notified in the countries according to following table as of August 2007 while only the special Spanish version 4 W AM is allowed to be used in Spain Important Note Please respect the licence conditions in the above listed countries and do not use the radio without licence where necessary For travelling with Your radio we recommend to provide a copy of Your home country licence document and this Radio Passport toget
11. all users Hungary Cyprus 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Iceland 40 FM and 40 AM Free of licence and charges for all users Ireland 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Luxembourg Malta 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Netherlands 40 40 and 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Norway 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Estonia Latvia Poland Slovak Republic and Portugal 40 40 and 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Spain 40 FM and 40 40 Free of licence and charges for travellers with Circulation Card Slovenia Sweden 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Switzerland and Liechtenstein 40 FM and 40 40 Free of licence and charges for travellers with Circulation Card Operation Receive Volume LCD Channel amp On Off Status Display Squelch AE 6690 ALBRECHT SCH TOT AM FM FC BP TSQ ASQ Rotary control 6 pin MIC socket Channel 9 Channel Programming the country settings Your CB radio can always be switched between 6 different country versions To switch you need to hold one or two buttons on the front side while you turn on the radio with the VOL ON volume and on off Afterwards you release the pressed button s The programmed country code is saved as long as you programm an
12. hannel scanning In this mode the point to which the set is adjusted decides whether scanning is stopped at the signal or not Therefore you should test the various muting settings for various signal strengths and get to know this function AM FM mode switch In the German channel system 80 40 You can now receive on all 80 channels in FM and AM but you can transmit on all these channels only in FM In AM the only channels 1 40 are enabled for transmitting If you should try to transmit in AM on other channels the LED will blink to warn You Transmission on such channels is technically deactivated The transmit mode is displayed as AM or FM in the display Special interest channels There are a few channels which have been established for certain purposes Channel 1 Call channel in FM Germany only Channel 9 Call and emergency channel in Germany particularly this channel is also used by all truck drivers in AM This means a large number of stations are listening in If the worst comes to the worst e g in case of accident etc there is a good chance that someone will be listening To call other stations who you know are listening in on channel 9 you can also use this channel Call up the desired station on channel 9 As soon as contact has been made agree on a free channel for your conversation and then channel 9 will be free again for other calls An emergency channel can of course only work if as many stations as possible are li
13. her with the radio Country Country switch position Licence and operating conditions Operation only with individual licence Austria 40 FM Austria does not accept radios with country switches please do not use in Austria or ask Your dealer for a limited 40 CH FM version AE6690FM Belgium 40 40 and 40 FM Residents in Belgium need licence 40 40 and 40 FM 40 40 and 40 FM Italy Switzerland and Liechtenstein Licence and regular charges for all CB radios Licence and monthly charges for Residents Spain 40 40 and 40 FM Licence and regular charges for Residents Operation without licence and charges allowed Belgium 40FM Free for short time travellers up to 1 month 40 40 Home country licence Circulation Card accepted for travellers Czech Republic 80 40 switch position Free of licence and charges for all users but AM channels are not allowed to be used Denmark Lithuania 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Finland 40 40 and 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users travellers with Circulation Card France 40 40 and 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Germany Great Britain UK 80 40 40 40 40 FM 40 FM UK and 40 FM Europe Free of licence and charges for all users except in some border regions for base stations using channels 41 80 Free of licence and charges for all users Greece 40 FM Free of licence and charges for
14. install Your mobile CB station only in accordance to car manufacturer s installation instructions Legal Information CE Marking C This device is provided with the from the R amp TTE Directive required identification The CE sign means that this radio achieves the basic requirements of the new european regulations The so called R amp TTE Directive displaced all earlier national type approvals in the EU and also regulates the bringing into circulation and the use of radio installations So the ownership and the trade with proper labelled devices such as the AE 6690 in the EU and some other not EU countries who accept the R amp TTE Directive allowed while for the use of radio installations there are still different rules depending on the programming and the country For CB radios this means the technical standards EN 300 135 and EN 300 433 are valid Europe wide but not the use of specific modulation types and channel numbers So there still are differences in the programming of the channel numbers in AM and FM and still some countries charge license fees for CB radios All radios for which there are somewhere in Europe restrictions have beside the CE sign also an Alert Sign sign see last page All manufacturers have been obliged to inform their users noticeable on the package and in the manual what they have to follow while using the device This is in so far understandable because the frequencies were used for differe
15. ion Important for the scan is to adjust the squelch level so the scan only stops on channels who are really busy After about 5 seconds the scan goes on as well as when the signal is too weak and falls under the adjusted squelch level If CTCSS is switched on the scan only reacts on signals which use the selected CTCSS code Stop scan press SC longer or press the PTT button shortly BP key sound on off These are the short sound you hear when you press a button RB Roger beep on off press SC and afterwards BP The roger beep is a sound which you hear after ending a transmittion It is very helpful if a radio connection gets weaker The partner station can here the roger beep easier between all the noise and knows that the other one has stopped talking TSQ Tone squelch pilot tone or CTCSS is a new function in CB radio communication This tone squelch replaces the conventional squelch circuit which reacts on a weaker noise or an increasing field strength Instead there is an inaudible very well defined deep tone between 67 and 250 Hz in every FM transmission This tone will be interpreted by the partner station if this station also is equipped with this function The loudspeaker will only turn on if the device hears this tone So the reception can be used to select between several stations or groups who all use the same pilot tone Note Technically CTCSS systems can only work in FM mode and not in AM So you can build an own gr
16. ld last longer Stop channel scan e You can stop the scan at any time by pressing the SC button a second time e Pressing the transmission button will also automatically stop the scan modus Transmitting and correct use of microphone With the transmission button Push To Talk on the side of the microphone you can switch between receiving and transmitting e Press PTT button to transmit Your radio is equipped with a TX control LED this will light when You are transmitting on an allowed channel in an allowed mode e Release PTT button again to switch back to receiving When the transmission PTT button is depressed you can speak from a distance of about 5 10 cm into the microphone After pressing the PTT button please wait about second before You start speaking Please remember that different from GSM phones You share one channel common for transmit and receive and your transmitter and the receiver s on the distant side need a certain time to switch on The modulation amplifier of your AE 6690 is sensitive enough and enables you in most cases to speak with even more distance depending on how loud your voice is An automatic regulator ensures that your partner always hears your signal at the same volume It is best to test the best distance from the microphone for yourself with the help of another station Function of the keys AE 6690 ALBRECHT We distinguish between primary and secondary function of most keys
17. le the radio remains switched on wait some time minimum 10 seconds and then reconnect power cord again Check the microphone and antenna connector We think you cannot do more in case of a problem Please ask your dealer or consult our service hints in the Internet If You should return the radio to your dealer for repair do not forget to describe the problem as exactly as possible 16 European warranty regulations The distributor dealer or retail shop where You bought the radio warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part of it under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 2 years from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g a copy of Your bill of sale specification of defect s to the distributor dealer or his authorised repair centre Liability for communications range of this product is disclaimed The warranty does not apply to any product or part there of which has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number label s The warranty does not apply to accessory parts or problems caused
18. lidat 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 L tjensee 06 07 2007 A 4 N menle Signature Dipl Phys Wolfgang Schnorrenberg Alan Electronics GmbH 24 Disposal and Recycling of Electronics Waste This CB radio has been produced according to the European RoHS directive and does no more contain certain banned hazardous substances Please dispose defective and no more usable electronic items only via officially allowed collecting points The new European WEEE directive does no more allow to dispose items via household trash Please contribute to the efficient recycling of used electronic MEE items Alan Electronics GmbH Daimlerstr 1 k D 63303 Dreieich Germany Spare parts and Repair Service 49 6103 9481 22 Service Fax 49 6103 9481 60 Homepage www albrecht online de www alan electronics de e mail service alan electronics de Service Download www hobbyradio de Alan Electronics GmbH August 2007
19. mes operational with the following accessories mobile mount detacheable DC power cable with looped in fuse Electret hand held microphone with pre amplifier and up down buttons microphone hanger various screws to fasten the radio and microphone fixing devices User manual with Radio Passport Installation of the radio You can either operate your ALBRECHT AE 6690 in the car or at home as a base station For installation as a mobile station in the car a mobile mount device is enclosed Mount the set in such a way that it is not exposed to direct sunlight if possible as this would lead to an increase in the temperature and can decrease the set s working life The set should also not be installed near a heater Mount the set in such a way that it is exposed to as little vibration as possible The mobile fixing device should be attached to the dashboard the tunnel slot or to any other suitable place using the enclosed tapping screws Do not install the set in a place where it could cause injuries in the case of an accident be careful to ensure free leg movement Take care not to damage any underlying wires during installation Then insert the radio into the mobile mount device Secure the set with the large knurled screws using the enclosed washers firmly at the required angle Also mount the microphone hanger using the enclosed screws in an easily accessible place In order to prevent interference to the vehicle electronics from transmi
20. nding is for CB radios very important In case the truck has a metal mirror mount the foot can be installed there by using an angle bracket mount but not e g on a clear polyester roof oder wind deflector Is there no possibility to install the antenna on a conductible underground we have special mass free CB mobile antennas like the GL 27 Use with a 230V power supply at home Use your CB radio at home only with a special CB radio power supply with stabilisation which delivers min 1 5 2 Ampere at 12 13 8 Volt constant voltage A good and suitable power supply would be Article number 4744 from Albrecht Unstabilised power supplies charger for car batteries or the popular coolbag power supplies are unqualified for radio and must not be used Switchable power supplies can only be used if you use an exterior antenna far enough away from the power supply that no the noise radiation can be picked up The plus cable red has to be connected to the Plus connection of the power supply and the black wire with the Minus connection Antenna connection Alan Electronics GmbH Albrecht AE 6690 Country Programming 40 FM EU except A IS N CH FL 80 40 D CZ use only 80 FM 40 40 B CH DE EST F FIN FL IRL LV NL P PL SK Connect your CB antenna to the ANT socket on the rear side of your ALBRECHT AE 6690 Most CB antennas must be tuned to best radiation during installation to give highest effective communication ra
21. nge CB specialists do that job with a standing wave SWR meter to check and adjust the aerial Tune the antenna to the best standing wave ratio SWR on an intermediate channel e g using Channel 1 in 80 40 mode 26 965 MHz or Channel 20 27 205 MHz in all other modes Truckers should prefer CH 9 for optimum alignment On this channel you should obtain a SWR of approx 1 5 or less If the SWR deteriorates on the highest Channel 40 and lowest Channel 41 channels up to a value of 2 5 then your aerial is still acceptable SWR above 3 is too bad for good communication range A bad SWR may also indicate that there is perhaps an installation error or missing ground Problems may be caused through missing ground especially in boats and motor homes with fiber glass body For these cases Albrecht offers a special connecting cable with matching box as artificial ground AKM 27 or ground less antennas like GL 27 Some antennas like Gamma Il are broadbanded and do not need any retuning during installations Even if your AE 6690 has a heavy duty transceiver with a high level output stage which can even withstand mismatching of SWR 3 you should still never transmit without an antenna Installation instructions of the vehicle manufacturers European directives allow the car manufacturers to decide where or even whether or not private radio transceivers may be operated in their cars this is also valid for antenna installations Please
22. nt functions Receiving with AE 6690 Switching on and adjusting volume The on off switch is combined in the VR control To switch on e Turn VR control from OFF position slightly right LED display will be illuminated Then turn further until desired volume is reached Selecting the operating channel e with Up or Down buttons on the radio You can continuously select channels The present channel is displayed e Press the respective button longer to run up or down through the channels The present channel is displayed Adjusting squelch muting Particularly in FM noise can be a nuisance on a free channel With the muting control SQUELCH SQ You can suppress this noise but also signals which are too weak to be received properly This is how to adjust the signal strength required to switch on the loudspeaker using the SQUELCH control knob SQ 11 The further the control knob is turned to the right the stronger a signal has to be in order to be audible through the loudspeaker In order to adjust the set to be the most sensitive to incoming signals switch to a free channel e Use the up down switches to find a free channel where no signal is displayed e Then turn the SQUELCH control SQ carefully to the right until the noise just about disappears Now the loudspeaker stays off when on a free channel but it switches back on when receiving even very weak signals The squelch muting adjustment is particularly important during c
23. nt objects in every country and so it takes a while to harmonize all those different frequencies The AE 6690 achieves the for CB radio harmonised european radio standards EM 300 433 2 and EN 300 135 2 as well as EN 301 489 13 for the electromagnetic compatibility and EN 60 950 for the electric safety So this device does not transmit any harmful radio interference and is on the other side also immune to radiations from other devices if it is used as intended In generally this is the case if you do not connect any cables to the microphone and loudspeaker jack which are longer than 3 m Our recommendation if you use your radio with the AM programming please consider the licence conditions mentioned above seriously You risk if you are found that You have a wrong programming and you cannot show a licence a possible penalty or other sanctions It is also important that you register in your home country if there still is a registration necessary In Germany the Bundesnetzagentur is responsible for potential special permits in border areas In bigger cities you find the address of the responsible outpost either in the telephone directory or you ask in the central office of the Bundesnetzagentur 0049 6131 180 The Circulation Card is also released by the Bundesnetzagentur in Germany Safety Instructions Users with pacemakers are recommended as a precaution to consult their doctor before operating the CB radio Not all types of p
24. other country code or until the device is disconnected from the power supply The factory setting with which your device after connecting to 12 V starts may be differently for delivery in specific countries When first turned on radios sold in Germany will start with the AM FM programming e dE 80 40 80 channels FM and 40 channels AM The pre programmed channel is channel 9 in AM so the device starts directly on the international trucker and emergency channel Shortly after turning on the device dE is displayed This programming is only allowed in Germany and Czech Republic and must not be used in any other country in the Czech Republic only FM is allowed e EU 40 40 40 channels FM and 40 channels AM The pre programmed channel here is also channel 9 in AM so the device starts directly on the international trucker and emergency channel Shortly after turning on the device EU for Europe is displayed This programming is provided for Belgium Germany Estonia Switzerland with Liechtenstein Finland France Ireland Italy Latvia the Netherlands Poland Portugal Spain and Slovakia For Poland we also have a special programming see further below where the frequencies are 5 kHz displaced downwards as it was in the old Poland standard For Spain there is also a special programming with 4 Watt AM This and the Poland switch position may only be used in these countries e EC 40 FM 40 channels FM past CEPT setting
25. ound for receiving Pin 2 Receive audio Pin 3 PTT TX on ground for transmit Pin 3 PTT key Pin 4 up down key Pin 4 Do not connect Pin 5 Ground Pin 5 Ground Pin 6 voltage for mic power supply if needed Pin 6 Do not connect Transmitter Transmitting power Modulation sensitivity Harmonic and spurious radiations Max frequency deviation AM modulation degree CTCSS tone codes Receiver Sensitivity FM SINAD Sensitivity AM SINAD Adjacent channel selection Intermodulation rejection Image rejection Audio output power 4 Watt FM 1 Watt AM 4 Watt AM in Poland Spain appr 3 mV at gt 1 kOhm 90 dBc less than 2 0 kHz 90 300 500 Hz deviation in FM only better 306 V EMK for 20 dB better 3db V EMK for 12 dB better 60 dB EN 300 135 1 better 48 dB EN 300 433 1 better 54 dB EN 300 135 1 better 48 dB EN 300 433 1 better 48 dB EN 300 433 1 ca 2 Wattto 8 Ohm load mao gt 18 Declaration of Conformity Konformitatserklarung CE O We hereby declare that our product Wir erkl ren hiermit dass unser Produkt CB Radio Albrecht AE 6690 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 europ ischer Normen und nationaler Frequenzanwendungen einh lt 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC and 99 5 EC EN 300 135 2 EN
26. oup with your friends for example und everybody in this group can listen to the other ones but there will not be any external signals With activated TSQ the normal noise blocker is not activated So this setting is meaningless then The radio has the ability to decode the CTCSS codes always in the best sensitivity and does not react to any noises or external signal without CTCSS e Theoretically there are 48 user groups on each channel possible e The first 38 tones are internationally standardised the codes from 39 to 48 are additionally possible with other AE 6690 at the distant partner stations only CTCSS codes are often also described as Sub Channels or Pilot Tone system This function is also ideal for CB gateways TSQ TSQ on off press TSQ Changing CTCSS code press TSQ long until the code display is flashing After that select with the channel knob a code between 01 and 48 and confirm with TSQ FR With this function you can choose between the normal channel numbers displayed and the displaying of the frequency Press FC for the secondary function and afterwards ASQ AM FM mode switch The traditional CB radio started in the USA with 23 channels and the classical AM modulation as it was usual in HAM radio air radio and commercial stations in the 50 s and 60 s Today you find AM only in middle and shortwave and at aircraft radio In commercial radio today you only find FM and in short wave distance radio SSB one side band AM
27. pean regulations which count for some years in all EU countries say that you have to make yourself familiar with the using standards we ask you urgently to read this operating manual and especially to use only the programming which belongs to your country Your new Albrecht CB Radio AE 6690 offers you 40 channels FM 4 watt 40 channels AM 1 watt programming 40 40 EU 80 channels FM 4 watt 40 channels AM 1 watt programming 80 40 dE 40 channels FM 4 watt programming 40 FM factory setting Austria EC 40 channels FM 4 watt 40 channels AM 4 watt programming for Poland Po 40 channels FM 4 watt 40 channels AM 4 watt programming for Spain E 40 channels FM 4 watt programming 40 FM for UK U Channel selection rotary control on the radio and at the microphone Up Down Big LCD Display for channel frequency status Power and S Meter blue backlight 6 pin standard microphone socket suitable also for amplifier microphones selective calling systems or Packet Radio modems TNC s Socket for external loudspeaker Switchable CTCTSS pilot tone with max 48 possible codes 1 programmable special channel priority channel with dual watch and 3 free selectable memory channels EEPROM flash memory to save the last settings in case of power interruptions Versions for specific countries with other features for example Austria without multichannel AE 6690 FM are also available Accessories included Your AE 6690 co
28. radio loudspeakers with 4 8 ohms impedance and 2 4 W minimum output can be plugged in The cable can be up to 3 metres long For car loudspeakers make sure to use a two pin 3 5 mm jack plug and ensure that none of the loudspeaker connections are attached to the vehicle chassis Microphone socket Your AE6690 has a 6 pin microphone standard socket on the front side To enable the additional channel selecting function UP and Down from the microphone the socket has a special wiring at Pin No 4 only valid for this and similar Albrecht transceivers Apart from the hand microphone included in the package you can also hook up other microphones with or without preamplifier or with or without selective calling devices According to the latest regulations you are also allowed to plug in modems or so called TNC s for data transfer Packet Radio However other type of microphones must be specially soldered to the 6 pin connector and do not allow additional switches Such other microphones must not use PIN 4 of the plug Please note that data transfer is only permitted on certain channels and only for non commercial use and not in all countries Service and Warranty information Troubleshooting Check at first the power supply and the fuse A problem may be caused through power supply when the LCD is not on after switching the radio on If the unit works in a strange way disconnect the power supply cable or take out the fuse from the holder whi
29. radio may vary from 10 8 to 15 6 V so between these to values the performance data of the radio do not change The transmitting levels of your AE 6690 are electronically stabilised So an increasing of the performance by using an excessive operating voltage is impossible With such tries you only risk damaging your radio but not an increased performance Trucker should take care of never connecting their radio directly to 24 Volt At 24 volt you need a suitable voltage transformer from 24 Volt to 12 Volt As in trucks are often voltage transformers are already installed e g for mobile phones TV car radio you can calculate the power consumption with ca 1 5 to 2 A The extremely compact and low loss transformer with a CE sign are interference suppressed for normal car electricity consumers like radios refrigerator boxes oder coffee machines but this normally does not suffice for an undisturbed CB transmittion as CB radios have supersensitive receivers For a proper CB transmittion by using transformers and in vehicles with board computers we cannot give any guarantee Problems cannot be eliminated in all cases without trial and error It is important that the antenna is installed as far away as possible from other antenna and from the converter wiring and that it has a good mass area In contrary to mobile phone and radio antennas the normal CB antennas cannot be installed on plastic surfaces except they have a metall foil underneath The bo
30. ssion in the vehicle please make sure to take any mounting instructions from the vehicle manufacturer for radios and antennas into account Power supply Your AE 6690 receives power from the 2 pin fixed power cable The red and black wires in the cable are for the power supply The cable has a looped in fuse You can choose from two methods when connecting to the power supply red and black Example 1 The radio should be able to be switched on and off at any time using the volume on off switch The radio shall keep the last used setting Connect up the red to the positive pole on the vehicle battery or elsewhere in the vehicle s electrical system with permanent plus or to a 12 volt power unit Connect up the black wire to the negative pole on the vehicle battery or the power unit or to a well conductive part of the car body Not all body ground positions are good for radio communication in most cases the battery Minus is the best connecting position Example 2 The set should be automatically be switched on and off with the ignition switch of the car Due to it s EEPROM memory the radio will also store the last channel and country setting used before regardless how long it had been discontinued from power Attach the red wire to a part of the vehicle electrical system which is interconnected to the ignition Connect the black wire to the negative pole on the battery or the vehicle body Note for all connecting methods
31. stening in Therefore listen in to this channel as often as possible Channel 16 Water sport channel Channel 19 Trucker channel on AM in France Spain and Italy Channel 24 25 Data transfer Packet Radio Germany only Channel 40 Calling channel in Switzerland Some recommendations have been worked out by the CB clubs for the new channels 41 to 80 in Germany To find out which channels are suitable for special purposes please get in touch with the respective groups or check in CB magazines Direct channel access key CH 9 Your transceiver has an extra button on the front panel which provides direct access to the most important channels 9 described in previous chapter You can toggle with the button between normal channel selected previously CH 9 and back again Just press the button consequently 12 Scan mode Your AE 6690 has an automatic channel scan which can be used to observe all channels consequently First choose the mode AM or FM Adjust the muting control to the point at which the receiver should open see also Adjusting squelch Start channel scan e Briefly press the button SC e Scan starts almost immediately by scanning all the channels upwards e Scanning is stopped at each signal worth receiving and you can listen in to the conversation If you leave the set alone it will re start a after the communication on the channels has stopped or b after about 5 seconds observation time if the communication shou
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