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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
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Turn SQUELCH control left as far as possible
Switching on and adjusting volume
The on/off switch is combined in the VOLUME control. To switch on:
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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 with You
when travelling abroad and using 40/40 or 80/12 mode.
Switching to 40/ 40 system (B, CH, D, E, F, Fin, I 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.
