CB RADIO AE 4090 OPERATING MANUAL
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1. 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 Dovenkamp 11 D 22952 L tjensee 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 80 12 in D 40 40 in B CH D E F I P is requested In Finland and Netherlands 40 40 operation is free of licence If the radio is programmed to 40 FM only it may be used without license and free of charge in nearly all EU Countries Island Switzerland Norway Hungary except Austria Italy where individual licence is requested Residents of Belgium Spain Switzerland and Great Britain UK need a CB licence in their home country while travellers from other European countries may use 40 CH FM during travelling in these countries free of licence and charges Diese Erkl rung wird unter unserer alleinigen Verantwortung abgegeben Dieses Funkger t darf wegen der nicht harmonisierten Frequenzanwendungen in AM FM nur mit g ltiger Einzelgenehmigung bzw Zuteilung in den L ndern B CH E F I P 40 40 Kan le und D 80 12 oder 40 40 Kan le in Betrieb genommen werden In den Niederlanden und Finnland ist der Betrieb auf 40 40 Kan len anmelde und geb hrenfrei In Deutschland ist mit d2. individual licence even for 40 FM mode See our latest issue of the Radio Passport After installation or reconnecting to a power supply Your radio will always start in this factory preselected 40 FM mode 80 12 40 40 80 channels FM 4 Watt 12 channels AM 1 Watt for Germany only You need a licence to operate the radio in this mode and in certain border regions transmitting on channels 41 to 80 in FM is not allowed 40 channels FM 4 Watt 40 channels AM 1 Watt Latest European Standard EN 300 433 2 not yet applied in all countries In Belgium France Germany Italy Portugal Spain and Switzerland You need a licence to operate the radio while it is already free of charges and licence in Finland and Netherlands Introduction Your new Albrecht CB Radio AE 4090 developed and manufactured in accordance with the latest CB regulations offers you e 40 channels FM 4 watt or e 80 channels FM 4 watt 12 channels AM 1 Watt or e 40 channels FM 4 Watts 40 channels AM 1 Watt e Channel selection UP Down buttons on the radio set and on the microphone e Channel scan button at microphone e Direct channel switching to CH 9 19 from microphone e LED channel number display e 8 pin microphone socket suitable also for amplifier microphones selective calling systems or Packet Radio modems TNC s e Socket for external loudspeaker Please read this operating manual through carefully This will enable you
3. key versus ground Tip for specialists Your AE 4090 package includes a preamplified electret microphone In the microphone is a board on which the mic gain can be adjusted with a small screwdriver The mic gain has been factory preset to medium position If required the gain can be adjusted as desired Transmitter Transmitting power 4 Watt FM 1 Watt AM Modulation sensitivity 2 5 mV at gt 1 kOhm Harmonic and spurious radiations 90 dBc 4 nW Max frequency deviation less than 2 0 kHz AM modulation degree 90 Receiver Sensitivity FM SINAD better 3dbuV EMK for 20 dB Sensitivity AM SINAD better 3dbuV EMK for 12 dB Adjacent channel selection better 60 dB EN 300 135 1 better 48 dB EN 300 433 1 Intermodulation rejection better 54 dB EN 300 135 1 better 48 dB EN 300 433 1 Image rejection better 48 dB EN 300 433 1 Audio output power ca 2 Watt to 8 Ohm load ALAN Electronics GmbH March 2002 www albrecht online de Service Hotline 49 4154 849 180 Service Fax 49 4154 849 288 e mail service albrecht online de
4. switch position Licence and operating conditions Operation only with individual licence Austria 40 FM Individual licence requested Bewilligung Belgium 40 40 and 40 FM Residents in Belgium need licence Germany 80 12 or 40 40 Licence and yearly charges requested Note Using 40 40 is allowed Transmitting on channels 41 80 in certain border but transmitting on channels 1 3 regions not allowed special licence necessary and 16 40 in AM forbidden France 40 40 Licence and one time charges Great Britain UK 40 FM Residents of UK need CB licence Italy 40 40 and 40 FM Licence and regular charges for all CB radios Portugal 40 40 Licence and one time charges Switzerland 40 40 and 40 FM Licence and monthly charges Spain 40 40 and 40 FM Licence and regular charges Operation without licence and charges allowed Belgium 40FM Free for short time travellers up to 1 month 40 40 Home country licence accepted for travellers Denmark 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Finland 40 40 and 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users France 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Germany 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Greece 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Hungary 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Iceland 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Ireland 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Luxembourg 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Netherlands 40 40 and 40 F
5. with a special licence To switch to this system e Switch off the radio e Press UP button and keep pressed e Switch On the radio again e Release UP button 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 channels 4 to 15 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 Programming back to European 40 FM system You may switch back to the initially used FM only system at any time either by e Disconnecting power supply for some seconds disconnect cable or take out fuse or switch off the external power supply or Switch off the radio Press UP and DOWN together and keep both buttons pressed Switch on again Release both buttons Note This radio utilizes a CPU system especially developed for this radio Other illegal channel systems are not stored in the CPU system and are not available at all 10 Selecting the operating channel On the radio set e Up or Down buttons You can continuously select channels The present channel is displayed On the microphone e Press the or v button on the microphone briefly to switch up or down a channel 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 c
6. Albrecht CB RADIO AE 4090 OPERATING MANUAL WAlbrechl AE 4090 ALAN Electronics GmbH Dovenkamp 11 D 22952 L tjensee www albrecht online de Index Important note Introduction Accessories included Safety Precautions Front view Rear view Installation of the radio Power supply Antenna connection Operation Switching on and adjusting volume Country switch setting Selecting the operating channel Adjusting squelch muting AM FM mode switch Special interest channels Direct channel access to CH 9 19 Scan mode Transmitting and correct use of microphone External sockets External loudspeaker Microphone socket Service and Warranty informations Legal Information Albrecht Radio Passport Declaration of Conformity Technical Details Service contacts ODANDOAAA PRO W Important Note Your Albrecht AE 4090 corresponds to the latest European CB standards As a unique feature it has a software country switching which allows selecting the operation mode according to the country where You intend to use the radio Please make sure that You use only the country switching which is allowed in Your country and according to Your OB licence You may risk a penalty if authority members will find that You are operating in not allowed modes 40 FM 40 channels FM 4 Watt former CEPT settings with 40 Channels FM according to EN 300 135 2 This mode can be used in nearly all European countries some countries still request an
7. CH control left as far as possible Switching on and adjusting volume The on off switch is combined in the VOLUME control To switch on e Turn VOLUME control from OFF position slightly right LED display will be illuminated Then turn further until desired volume is reached Selecting the correct country code Starting with European 40 CH FM system When You switch on Your new CB radio for the first time it will start with the Europe wide used 40 Channels FM mode If You are not sure what is allowed in Your country please ask local authorities before using the radio If You should not need any individual CB licence in Your home or guest country You should use this factory default setting 40 FM This is former CEPT mode the programming which is allowed in most countries Here the radio works on the international 40 Channels in FM mode The Mode switch AM FM on the front side allows only receiving in AM and FM but only transmitting in FM mode in some countries You need a licence even for 40 CH FM only Programming Country codes for AM and FM If You live or are travelling in a country allowing AM and FM You may now select between two different settings The international AM FM system for 40 channels and the German AM FM channel system with 80 channels FM and 12 channels AM Please read carefully the Radio Passport in the last chapter of this manual before reprogramming the unit Take Your home country licence wit
8. H FM CEPT mode 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 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 stabilized power pack with at least 2 amps permanent current carrying capacity Under no circumstances should you use a car battery charger as these are not stabilized and during open circuit reach such high voltage levels that your radio set could be destroyed If in base station use it is important to you that the stored stations are kept even 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 alumunium foil If the fuses keep blowing then please give your radio set to your servicing dealer to be repaired or hand it in to Albrecht s service station The maximum allowed voltage variation for this radio is up to 15 6 volts Never exceed this voltage under no circumstances The transmitting stages for your AE 4090 are electronically stabilized and therefore it is impossible to increase output by means of excessive supply voltag
9. M Free of licence and charges for all users Norway 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Portugal 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Spain 40 FM Free of licence and charges for travellers Sweden 40 FM Free of licence and charges for all users Switzerland 40 FM Free of licence and charges for travellers United Kingdom UK 40 FM Free of licence and charges for travellers 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 together with the radio The above list is based on public available informations while country specific requirements may change without notice during the harmonisation process in Europe we recommend to ask local authorities before travelling Declaration of Conformity Konformit tserkl rung CCO We hereby declare that our product Wir erkl ren hiermit dass unser Produkt CB Radio Albrecht AE 4090 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 300 433 2 EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 13
10. 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 albrecht online de service 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 center 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 informations about using the radio 14 Legal Information The radio may be used in european Countries only according to following informations which we publish as Radio Passport Because the number of countries allowing the new AM standard is changing the latest version of this radio passport is published on our Internet Web server and may be downloaded any time htto www albrecht online de service The version printed in this user manual has been issued in March 2002 ALBRECHT RADIO PASSPORT AE 4090 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 March 12 2002 Country Country
11. e Such attempts may lead to serious damage to the radio set but will never increase output power Antenna connection Connect your CB antenna to the ANT socket on the rear side of your ALBRECHT AE 4090 Most CB antennas must be tuned to best radiation during installation to give highest effective communication range CB specialists do that job with a standing wave 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 12 mode 26 965 MHz or Channel 20 in all other modes 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 Some antennas like Gamma Il are broadbanded and do not need any retuning during installations Even if your AE 4090 has a particularly robust transmitter high level stage which can even withstand mismatching of SWR 3 you should still never transmit without an antenna Operation Before switching on e Turn SQUEL
12. e To enable the additional functions like UP Down Scan and direct channel control 9 19 from the microphone the socket has a special wiring only valid for this transceiver model 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 8 pin connector and do not allow CH9 19 UP down or Scan switching 13 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 informations Troubleshooting Check at first the power supply and the fuse A problem may be caused through power supply when no LED light appears after switching on If the unit works in a strange way disconnect the power supply cable or take out the fuse from the holder while 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 European 2 years war
13. er Programmierung 80 12 Sendebetrieb auf den Kan len 41 80 in bestimmten Regionen entlang der Grenzen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland nicht oder nur mit Sondergenehmigung gestattet Mit Programmierung 40 40 darf dieses Ger t auch in Deutschland betrieben werden jedoch darf in AM bis auf weiteres nur auf den Kan len 4 15 gesendet werden Mit der Programmierung 40 FM kann das Ger t in fast allen EU Staaten ausser Italien und sterreich dort ist eine individuelle Bewilligung des rtlichen Fernmeldeb ros notwendig anmelde und geb hrenfrei benutzt werden Bewohner von Belgien Grossbritannien Spanien und der Schweiz ben tigen in Ihrem Heimatland eine Genehmigung CB Licence Die vor bergehende Benutzung von 40 Kan len FM durch Reisende aus anderen europ ischen L ndern ist in diesen L ndern jedoch anmelde und geb hrenfrei erlaubt Point of contact Ansprechpartner Dipl Phys Wolfgang Schnorrenberg Place and date of issue L tjensee 12 03 2002 Z 4 2277 Signature Dipl Phys Wolfgang Schnorrenberg ALAN Electronics GmbH 15 16 Technical Details Microphone socket wiring Packet Radio amp others Pin 1 Ground shield Pin 1 Ground Pin2 PTT TX on ground for transmit Pin2 Transmit key Pin 3 PTT RX on ground for receiving Pin 3 Receive audio Pin 4 Mic audio and MIC supply Pin 4 Transmit Audio Pin5 Direct channel key versus ground Pin 6 Scan key versus ground Pin 7 Channel UP key versus ground PIN 8 Channel Down
14. h You when travelling abroad and using 40 40 or 80 12 mode Switching to 40 40 system B CH D E F Fin and P 40 40 This position can be used in those countries where already all 40 international channels are allowed to be used in AM and FM AM was traditionally used by CB from the beginning in the early 60 s in USA and it is still the preferred mode of all truck drivers in the world Please use this mode only in countries according to the list in the Radio Passport and please apply for an individual licence where requested To switch to this system e Switch the radio off e Press Down button and keep button pressed e Switch on the radio at the same time e Release the button The radio has now switched to AM FM on all 40 channels You may select any of these channels and operate in Am or FM The last used channel is kept in amemory depending on the mode Example If You have used CH 1 in AM before then switch to FM and select CH 8 for FM You may later toggle between CH 1 AM and CH 9 FM with the AW FM switch In Germany use of this software position is legal but transmitting in AM is only allowed on channels 4 to 15 Switching to 80 12 channel system Germany only 80 12 This position is only allowed to be used in Germany and an individual licence is necessary Restrictions are still in force in the border regions to other countries except to Czechia where transmitting on channels 41 80 is not allowed or only
15. hannel With the muting control SQUELCH 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 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 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 faint signals The muting adjustment is particularly important during channel 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 all country programming modes FM modulation transmit and receive is possible on all selectable channels AM receiving is also allowed and possible on all channels but AM transmission is disabled completely in 40FM mode and in the German mode 80 12 on channels 1 to 3 and 16 to 80 In 80 12 mode You can only transmit AM on channels 4 to 15 If You should try to t
16. is will light when You are transmitting on an allowed channel in an allowed mode Note Some versions of this radio do not have a TX LED 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 Yesecond 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 4090 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 External sockets External loudspeaker Depending on the surrounding noise it can be advisable to hook up an external loudspeaker Usual commercial 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 AE 4090 has an 8 pin microphone socket on the front sid
17. r ALBRECHT AE 4090 when the traffic situation enables it to be used safely Front view AM FM Switch LED Channel Display WAlbrecht AE 4090 not all versions Double Function Channel Country switch Rear view External speaker 8 Oms min 2 W Brand Plate with country switching decription Antenna socket 50 Ohms PL 259 Standard DC power cable 13 2 V Installation of the radio You can either operate your ALBRECHT AE 4090 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 plastic washers firmly at the required angle Also mount the microphone hanger using the enclosed screw
18. ransmit on a forbidden channel in the German mode in AM the display will blink Where allowed You can switch with the AM FM switch between both modulation modes 11 When you switch on the set the first time it operates on FM Special interest channels There are a few channels which have established themselves 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 listening 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 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 group
19. ranty 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 authorized repair center 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 through not authorized or not recommended accessories like other than the supplied microphone external antennas external power supplies and overvoltage caused through external power supplies lightning or overvoltage defects via antenna or other cables broken or damaged acrylic glass windows and cabinet parts Please contact the dealer or person where You have purchased Your CB radio Where to find service hints
20. s in an easily accessible place In order to prevent interference to the vehicle electronics from transmission in the vehicle please make sure to take any mounting instructions from the vehicle manufacturer for radios and antennas into account Please note European directives allow the car manufacturers to decide whether or not private radio transceivers may be operated in cars this is also valid for antenna installations Please install Your mobile CB station only in accordance to car manufacturer s installation instructions Power supply Your AE 4090 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 channel and the last used mode should be maintained after switching off the set should be able to be switched on and off at any time using the volume on off switch 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 Example 2 The set should be automatically switched on and off with the ignition switch of the car The radio shall always start in the factory default mode on CH 1 in FM with 40 C
21. s or check in CB magazines Direct channel access key CH9 19 Your transceiver has an extra button on the microphone which provides direct access to the most important channels 9 and 19 described in previous chapter You can toggle with the button between normal channel selected previously CH 9 CH 19 and back again Just press the button consequently Scan mode Your AE 4090 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 SCAN 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 should last longer 12 Stop channel scan e You can stop the scan at any time by pressing the SCAN 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 If Your radio is equipped with a TX control LED th
22. to make use of all the functions your new CB Radio has to offer as soon as possible Accessories included Your AE 4090 comes operational with the following accessories e mobile mount e 2 knurled screws for the mobile mount e 2 rubber washers for the mobile mount e fixed connected DC power cable with looped in fuse e spare fuse e Electret hand held microphone with pre amplifier and UP DOWN PTT CH 9 19 and SCAN buttons e microphone hanger e various screws to fasten the radio and microphone fixing devices e User manual with circuit diagram and Radio Passport Safety Precautions People with pacemakers are recommended as a precaution to consult their doctor before operating the CB radio Not all types of pacemakers 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 you
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