Alan AE108H Operating Guide

Scanning
Bank Scanning
1.IfSCANis not indicated on the display, press .
TheAE180Hshould begin scanning.
The indicators for the selected Banks (
1through10) appear
on the display. The indicator of the Bank currently being
monitored flashes. While theAE180His scanning, the
word
SCANmoves across the display.
Scanning stops on any active channel that is not “Locked
Out”, and displays the Channel Number and frequency or
Alpha Name. Scanning resumes automatically after the
transmission stops.
2.You can...

To access a specific channel:
1.Press .
2.Enter the channel number using the numeric keys.
3.Press again.
Priority Scan
TheAE180Hhas 10 Priority Channels, 1 per Bank. Initially
these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g. Channel 1,
Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on.) In priority scan
mode, the scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2
seconds during the Scan cycle. If a transmission is
received, the scanner will stop at that channel. If the
Priority Channel in any Bank is “Locked Out”, it will...

Locking Out Channels
You may have programmed certain channels that you do not
want to hear every time you scan. These might be channels
that are busy a major portion of the time, causing the scanner
to stop at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan
cycle. You can Lock Out those channels so they are not
scanned.
1.Go directly to the channel using any of the methods
described above.
2.Press .L/Oappears on the display.
That channel is now “Locked Out” of the scanning cycle.
To include the channel...

Searching
Band Search
TheAE180Hhas 13 Preprogrammed Search Bands. You
can search any of these Bands to find desired frequencies
if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new
stations have been added since the Directory was
published.
1.Press and hold /BANDto enter the Band Search
Mode. Then the upper and lower limits of the band
currently selected are displayed.
2.Use VFO control, or to select the band you
wish to search.
3.Wait for about 2 seconds and theAE180Hwill begin
searching that Band....

4.Enter the higher limit of your search range.
5.Press .
Using the Limit Search
1.
Press /BANDto enter Limit Search mode.
2.Press or to stop searching. (”HOLD”
appears on the display.)
VFO search
You can search by using VFO control.
1.In Manual mode, enter the frequency by using the
number keypad and turnVFO control.
-- OR --
In Band Search or Limit Search, press then enter
the frequency by using the number keypad, and turn the
VFO control.
“V” appears on the display.
2.Turn the VFO control clockwise to...

Care and Maintenance
Replacing the Battery Pack
1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF.
2. Turn the scanner over
so you are looking at
the back. If the Belt
clip is attached,
remove it by taking out
the two screws.
3. Press in on the ribbed
area and slide the
Battery Cover down
and off.
4. Carefully unplug the Battery pack and lift it out of the
case. You may need to exert slight pressure toward the
top of the scanner as you slide the Battery Pack out of
the case.
5. Carefully plug in the new Battery...

6. Insert the Battery Pack
by placing the bottom
in the case first. Make
sure it is seated within
the case before
replacing the Battery
Cover.
7. Replace the Battery
Cover by putting the
two tabs in the
corresponding opening
and sliding it upward
until it locks in place.
Location

If strong interference or electrical noise is received,
relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the
source of the noise. A higher elevation, if possible, may
provide better reception.

Do notuse the scanner in...

Birdies
All scanners are subject to receiving undesired signals or
birdies. If your scanner stops during SEARCH Mode and
no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are
internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of
the scanner. Use the Search Skip feature to skip the
unwanted frequencies.
Proper Care of Your Scanner
Use only the AC Adapter/Charger that came with your
scanner.
Do not leave the AC Adapter/Charger plugged in for long
periods.
Avoid placing the scanner in direct...

Optional Accessories and
Replacement Parts
ITEM PART NO.
Spare Battery Pack BP-180
Replacement Rubber Antenna AT-396
Earphone EP-009
AC Adapter/Charger AD-235
Straight Cigarette LighterPower Cord(fused)UA-502
Coiled Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused)UA-502A
Belt Clip with 2 screws BCK-150
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Troubleshooting
If yourAE180His not performing properly, try the steps
listed below.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Scanner won’t work. Check the power connections.
Check the volume and squelch.
Make sure the power switch is
turned on.
Improper reception. Check the antenna connection.
You may be in a fringe area.
Reposition the scanner.
Scan won’t stop. Adjust the Squelch Control.
Check the antenna connection.
It is possible that none of the
programmed frequencies are
active at the time. Try Band
Search.
Scan won’t...