Albrecht AE4190 CB Radio Operating Manual

							 
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  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; the MEMO button will 
help you. In some countries, (like Sweden) CH 9 is only allowed to be used for 
emergency traffic. Other countries use a different trucker channel: 
 
· Channel 19: Trucker channel (in AM) in France, Spain and Italy. 
 
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: 
 
· Press PTT button to transmit. 
     The display shows TX . 
 
· 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. The modulation amplifier of your AE 4190 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. 
 
External S-meter 
On the back, your AE 4190 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. 
The S-meter should be installed near the radio set using a cable no longer than 3 metres. You 
need a 2.5 mm jack plug to connect it up. The polarity is positive, i.e. the positive pole of the 
S-meter is connected to the inner pin, and the negative pole is on the outside. 
 
Microphone socket 
The 6-pole microphone socket on the front side is wired according to the well-known Albrecht 
specifications, which also meet the recommendations issued by the German manufacturers 
of CB radios.  
 
Apart from the hand microphone included in the package, you can also hook up other 
microphones and accessories. 
 
The microphone socket has been tested and is suitable for nearly all kind of microphones, 
even those with amplifiers or 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).  
						

							 
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  However, this type of data transfer is only permitted on certain channels and only for non-
commercial use. 
 
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. 
 
 Service and Warranty informations 
 
Troubleshooting 
 
Check at first the power supply and the fuse(s). A problem max be caused through power supply, when 
no light appears after switching on. If the unit works in a strange way, disconnect the power supply 
cable, while the radio remains switched on, wait some time (minimum 10 seconds), and then reconnect 
power 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 warranty 
 
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 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.   
						

							 
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  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 from www.albrecht-online.de/service  
 
 
 
 
 
ALBRECHT RADIO PASSPORT AE 4190 
 
This CB radio complies to the latest European regulations (R&TTE directive and European harmonised 
standards) and has been notified in the countries according to following table: (as of March 12, 2002): 
 
 Country  Country 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 
Note: Using 40/40 is allowed, 
but transmitting on channels 1-3 and 16-40 in AM forbidden Licence and yearly charges requested. 
Transmitting on channels 41-80 in certain border 
regions not allowed (special licence necessary) 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  
40/40 Free for short-time travellers up to 1 month 
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 FM 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.   
						

							 
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Declaration of Conformity / Konformitätserklärung 
 
We hereby declare that our product: / Wir erklären hiermit, dass unser Produkt 
 
CB-Radio  Albrecht  AE 4190   
 
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: 
 
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,  EN 60 950 
 
All essential radio test suites have been carried out. / 
Alle für das Produkt vorgeschriebenen Funktestreihen wurden durchgeführt. 
 
ALAN Electronics GmbH 
Dovenkamp 11 
D- 22952 Lütjensee 
 
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 Erklärung wird unter unserer alleinigen Verantwortung abgegeben. Dieses Funkgerät darf wegen der nicht 
harmonisierten Frequenzanwendungen in AM + FM nur mit gültiger Einzelgenehmigung bzw -Zuteilung in den 
Ländern B, CH, E, F, I, P  (40 / 40 Kanäle) und D (80/12 oder 40/40 Kanäle) in Betrieb genommen werden.  In den 
Niederlanden und Finnland ist der Betrieb auf 40/40 Kanälen anmelde- und gebührenfrei. In Deutschland ist mit der 
Programmierung 80/12 Sendebetrieb  auf den Kanälen 41 - 80 in bestimmten Regionen entlang der Grenzen der 
Bundesrepublik Deutschland nicht oder nur mit Sondergenehmigung gestattet. Mit Programmierung 40/40 darf dieses 
Gerät auch in Deutschland betrieben werden, jedoch darf  in AM (bis auf weiteres) nur auf den Kanälen 4-15 gesendet 
werden. Mit der Programmierung 40 FM kann das Gerät in fast allen EU Staaten (ausser Italien und Österreich, dort ist 
eine individuelle Bewilligung des örtlichen Fernmeldebüros notwendig) anmelde- und gebührenfrei benutzt werden. 
Bewohner von Belgien, Grossbritannien, Spanien und der Schweiz benötigen in Ihrem Heimatland eine Genehmigung 
(CB Licence). Die vorübergehende Benutzung von 40 Kanälen FM durch Reisende aus anderen europäischen Ländern 
ist in diesen Ländern jedoch anmelde- und gebührenfrei erlaubt. 
 
Point of contact/Ansprechpartner:  Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Schnorrenberg 
 
Place and date of issue: 
 
Lütjensee, 12. 03. 2002    
 
 
(Signature) 
Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Schnorrenberg 
  ALAN Electronics GmbH  
						

							 
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 Technical Details 
 
Microphone socket wiring Packet Radio 
 
Pin 1 Low frequency microphone Pin 1 Audio input 
Pin 2 PTT-RX (on ground for reception)  transmitter 
Pin 3 PTT-TX (on ground for transmitting) Pin 2 Audio output 
Pin 4 up/down    reception   
Pin 5 Ground   Pin 3 PTT 
Pin 6 12 volt for pre-amplifier etc. Pin 5 Ground 
 
Tip for specialists 
Your AE 4190 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. (turn to left = louder, turn to right = less loud) 
 
Transmitter 
 
Transmitting power  4 Watt FM 
    1 Watt AM   
Modulation sensitivity   2.5 mV at 1 kOhm 
Harmonic and spurious radiations -90 dBc = 4 nW 
Max. frequency deviation  2.0 kHz 
AM modulation degree  90% 
 
Receiver 
 
Sensitivity (FM)  (SINAD)  better + 2dbmV EMK for 20 dB 
  
Sensitivity (AM)  (SINAD)  better + 4db
mV EMK for 12 dB 
Adjacent channel selection  better 66 dB
mV EMK 
Intermodulation  rejection  better 60 dB
mV EMK 
Image rejection     better 48 dB (EN 300 433-1) 
Audio output power   2 Watt to 8 Ohm load 
 
 
 
 
© ALAN Electronics GmbH, 2002 
www.albrecht-online.de 
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