PNI Escort HP 2020 CB Radio
PNI Escort HP 2020
CB radio/Radio CB/Statie radio CB
Safety warnings
Read the following warnings to prevent personal injury, CB radio or antenna damage.
• Before using this CB radio, read carefully the instructions in this manual. Keep the user manual for future reference.
• Before using the CB radio, connect the CB antenna. Check the SWR before transmitting.
• This CB radio was designed to be powered at 12V DC voltage. Do not use a voltage higher than the recommended one.
• Do not use the CB radio in an environment with excessive dust or moisture.
• Do not expose the CB radio to direct sunlight.
• Do not connect the antenna to the CB radio while transmitting.
• Do not use the CB radio near devices that cause interference (eg televisions)
• Do not touch the antenna while transmitting.
• Do not transmit for a long time, the CB radio may heat up and malfunction.
• Avoid exposing the CB radio to temperatures lower than -26°C and higher than +80°C. The temperature inside a vehicle can sometimes exceed 80°C, which can cause irreparable damage in the event of prolonged exposure.
• Please do not cover the CB radio with other objects as it will prevent it from cooling up.
• Turning off the CB radio before starting the car’s engine is essential, to avoid damage caused by high start-up voltage.
• If you notice smoke or odor coming out of the CB radio, unplug the CB radio immediately and contact a service center.
• In case of malfunction, do not repair the CB radio by yourself, call a specialized service center.
CB radio presentation
Front panel
- Microphone connector
- SQ/ASQ button
- ON/OFF status indicator
- Transmission/reception indicator
- ON/OFF button and volume control
Rear panel
6. CB antenna connector
7. External speaker connector
8. DC power supply
Installation instructions
Check the CB radio and all its accessories before installation. Power supply the CB radio with the cigarette lighter plug included in the package. The CB radio must be powered at 12V DC.
The 3A fuse mounted on the power cord protects the CB radio from the wrong polarity. If the fuse is blown, first remove the cause and then replace it.
Check the connections before turning on the CB radio. Make sure there is no risk of short circuit.
CB antenna connection
Connect the CB antenna to the antenna connector on the rear panel of the CB radio. Tune the antenna in the CB band. For a good communication distance, the SWR must be less than 2. Too high SWR may indicate a faulty antenna, damaged cable or a short circuit in the antenna connection
Never transmit without an antenna.
Note: The antenna must be mounted away from other antennas or sources of interference. The CB antenna is usually mounted at the highest point of the vehicle on a metal surface. A metal surface as large as possible is essential for the correct operation of the antenna. For cabins made of fiberglass or plastic, special antennas that do not require mass can be used.
Instructions for use
- Rotate the knob [5] to the right until you hear a click. The CB radio will turn on. The blue indicator LED [3] will light up.
- Rotate the knob [5] to the right or to the left to adjust the volume.
- Press the PTT button on the microphone to transmit. The red indicator LED [4] will light up.
- Release the PTT button to receive. The green indicator LED [4] will light up.
- When the knob [2] is fully rotated to the left, the ASQ mode is active. Slightly rotate the knob [2] to the right until you hear a click. The CB radio exits ASQ mode and enters SQ mode (manual squelch adjustment). Continue to rotate the knob slightly to the right until the background noise disappears.
Technical specifications
Frequency | 27.225 MHz |
Frequency tolerance | ±500 Hz |
Modulation | FM |
Modulation distortion | <10% |
Output power | 4 W |
FM modulation | 2K |
FM sensitivity 12dB SND | -120dBm |
FM RX Distortion | <8% |
Maximum audio power | 2W |
Channels | Only one channel, no. 22 |
Fuse | 3A |
Dimensions | 115 x 150 x 35 mm |
Weight | 513 gr |
Operating temperature | -26°C ~ +80°C |
Licence | Register | AM | BLU/SSB | |
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Simplified EU declaration of conformity
SC ONLINESHOP SRL states that PNI Escort HP 2020 CB radio is in accordance with the 2014/30/EU EMC Directive and the 2014/53/ EU RED Directive. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address:
