Albrecht AE 5290 Operating Manual

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AE 5290

OPERATING MANUAL

ALAN Electronics GmbH
Dovenkamp 11
D- 22952 Lütjensee
www.albrecht-online.de

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    CB RADIO AE 5290 OPERATING MANUAL ALAN Electronics GmbH Dovenkamp 11 D- 22952 Lütjensee www.albrecht-online.de...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Special interest channels MEMO modus Channel scan Channel scan among stored stations Transmitting and correct use of microphone External sockets External loudspeaker External S-meter Microphone socket Service and Warranty informations Legal Information Albrecht Radio Passport Declaration of Conformity Technical Details Service contacts...
  • Page 3: Important Note

    Important Note Your Albrecht AE 5290 corresponds to the latest European CB standards. As a unique feature, it has a country switch which allows selecting the operation mode according to the country, where You intend to use the radio. Please make sure that...
  • Page 4: Accessories Included

    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 5290 when the traffic situation enables it to be used safely.
  • Page 5: Front View

    Front view ReceiveVolume Squelch Channel switch ON / OFF Memo-channels AM-FM-switch Scan-switch LC Display FM-Mode Memory Location Memory M Channel S/PWR Meter Rear view Socket for External speaker external S-meter 8 Ohms, min. 2 W Brand plate with country list Antenna socket DC power cable Country switch in 40FM position...
  • Page 6: Country Switch Setting Before Installation

    Country switch setting before installation Before You install Your new CB radio, You should preset the country switch on the rear side of the radio according to the local authority requirements. If You should not need any licence in Your home or guest country, You should use the factory default setting of the switch: This is the left position on the...
  • Page 7: Installation Of The Radio

    Installation of the radio You can either operate your ALBRECHT AE 5290 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.
  • Page 8 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 5290 are electronically stabilized, and therefore it is impossible to increase output by means of excessive supply voltage. Such attempts may...
  • Page 9: Antenna Connection

    Antenna connection Connect your CB antenna to the ANT socket on the rear side of your ALBRECHT AE 5290. 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.
  • Page 10: Adjusting Squelch (Muting)

    The scale under the bar display (S1 to +30) helps with orientation for an input signal in the stages S1 to S9+30dB. Please note: the field intensity meter only registers a signal when the muting control has opened. Adjusting squelch (muting) Particularly in FM, noise can be a nuisance on a free channel.
  • Page 11: Memo Modus

    If you briefly press the MEMO button again the set switches back to normal modus: the stored number disappears from the display and you again will be able to see the number of the channel last used. The manufacturer has pre-programmed your AE 5290 for some commonly-used channels: Channel 1...
  • Page 12: Channel Scan

    You can stop the scan at any time by pressing the SCAN button a second time. Pressing the transmission button will also automatically stop the scan modus. Change direction of scan As a special function of the AE 5290 you can also change the direction in which scanning takes place: Press the button on microphone during the scan or turn the rotary knob slightly to the left: the scan direction will change, i.e.
  • Page 13: Channel Scan Among Stored Stations

    External S-meter On the back, your AE 5290 has an S-Meter socket on the rear side, which allows you to connect up an external S-Meter to show the relative signal strength. This gives more exact information than the bar display. Please ask your authorized dealer about external S-meters.
  • Page 14: Service And Warranty Informations

    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.
  • Page 15: Legal Information

    Internet Web server and may be downloaded any time. (http://www.albrecht-online.de/service ALBRECHT RADIO PASSPORT AE 5290 This CB radio complies to the latest European regulations (R&TTE directive and European harmonised...
  • Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity / Konformitätserklärung We hereby declare that our product: / Wir erklären hiermit, dass unser Produkt CB-Radio Albrecht AE 5290 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, europäischer Normen und nationaler Frequenzanwendungen einhält:...
  • Page 17: Technical Details

    Ground Tip for specialists Your AE 5290 package includes an electret microphone. In the microphone cover is a board on which the preset amplification can be adjusted with a small screwdriver. The Mic gain has been factory preset to medium. If required, the gain can be adjusted as desired.

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