Antenna Connection - Albrecht AE 4200 EU Mode D'emploi

Fuse in the Power Cable
The fuse protects against damage caused by technical defects or incorrect polarity. If this fuse is
blown, first eliminate the error and then replace the blown fuse with a similar spare fuse (2.5 A). If
the fuse burns several times, please give your radio to repair
Note especially for truck drivers
The maximum permissible operating voltage of the AE4200 EU is 15V. The transmit power of this
device is stabilized and remains constant even with increasing voltage. At 24V system, an
appropriate voltage converter from 24V to 12V is required. The compact and low-loss switching
converter may be sufficiently EMI suppressed for standard car power consumers, such as radios,
coolers or coffee machines, however, can still interfere with radio reception. Thus we cannot
guarantee for proper CB reception when operating with switching converters.
The radio antenna is to be mounted from other antennas and interference sources as much as
possible. CB antennas must be mounted usually in or on metal surfaces. A sufficiently large metal
surface is essential for the function of the antenna. For installation on a fiberglass cabs or plastic
wind deflectors, special ground less antennas (eg GL 27) can be used
Operation via AC adapter at the 230V mains
Operate your radio only at a special, stabilized radio power supply, which is capable to deliver at
least 2A at 12 -13.8V DC. A well suitable power supply is Albrecht article no. 47500. Unregulated
power supplies or battery chargers are unsuitable and can cause damage. Connect the red lead to
the positive (+) terminal of the power supply, the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the
power supply

2.2 Antenna Connection

Connect the CB antenna to the ANT socket on the back of your AE 4200 EU. For maximum range,
the antenna must be tuned to the CB radio range. For this use a VSWR meter. Tune the antenna to
the best VSWR on a center channel.
Even if the standing wave ratio deteriorated to the highest and lowest channel up to 2, your antenna
is still suitable. At an VSWR larger than 3, more than 25% of the transmission power is lost. A bad
VSWR also points to defects in antenna, cable, or a short circuit in the antenna line.
Never transmit without connected antenna!
Installation instructions of the vehicle manufacturer
For installing the radio in a vehicle, please observe the relevant provisions of the vehicle
manufacturer. If needed, ask your car dealer or manufacturer.
Safety Hints
Electromagnetic waves of radio equipment can affect sensitive other electronic devices in the
immediate vicinity. Persons with pacemakers should consult where appropriate, the immunity of
your pacemaker.
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