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Summary of Contents for Albrecht AE 5290
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Page 1: Operating Manual
CB RADIO AE 5290 OPERATING MANUAL www.albrecht-online.de... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
AM / FM mode switch Special interest channels MEMO modus Channel scan 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
Notes: Do not shift the country switch to another position while the radio is in use. Malfunctions may result! The special version AE 5290 FM, which is sold mainly to Austria, has a factory deactivated country switch. In all 3 possible positions this radio works only in FM on... -
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...
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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)
If you switch back to a channel permissible on AM, the radio will switch back to AM. The switch has no function in 40 FM position of country switch or in AE 5290 FM version. Special interest channels... -
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: Transmitting And Correct Use Of Microphone
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
Special regulations apply to data transfer abroad. In Switzerland, for example, Packet Radio is permitted on channels 21-25, but only with a call signal granted by the authorities. In some other European countries Packet Radio is not allowed at all. Please avoid to use Packet Radio on CH 40 if You are in the communication range to Switzerland- this channel is used as voice calling channel there! Service and Warranty informations... -
Page 15: Legal Information
Licence and regular charges for residents of Spain Austria all switch positions Austria does not allow to use any country programmable CB radio , only AE 5290 FM version allowed Conditions not requesting any licence and charges Belgium 40/40 or 40 FM... -
Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity and this Passport are updated when necessary. Please visit our service pages http://www.hobbyradio.de and look for original updates under Conformity Declarations and Radio Passports. It is recommended to carry a copy of the latest valid documents with the radio. -
Page 17: Alan Electronics Gmbh
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 18: 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.