Albrecht AE540 Receiver User Manual
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11 The Setup Menu Some more, not frequently used functions are available via selectable Setup Menu steps. You start the setup menu by longer pressing (longer than 0.5 sec) of the function key FUNC. Flow-chart for the Setup Menu • W ithin a menu step you can select the values or actions by UP- or DOWN-keys, the rotary switch or as far as DTMF tones and repeater shift values are concerned, by...
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12 the correct DTMF tone. In that setting the display will show T-SQ. Compared to Europe, CTCSS is more familiar in USA, where most repeaters use it for selectable functions. Note: European repeater station are –in most cases- not transparent for CTCSS. This means, that received CTCSS signals are normally not transfered to the transmitter. This would require special decoders, encoders or regenerators. As a consequence, CTCSS cannot be used if a conversation will use a standard repeater not...
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13 +,- SHIFT Selection of the repeater offset (frequency shift). Amateur radio repeaters use 600 kHz world- wide. The display will show 60, 1 digit less. The value can be changed for special purposes between 100 kHz and 8 MHz. Commercial radio networks in Europe (e.g. PMR or VHF marine radio) will use 4.6 MHz (= 4600 kHz, 460 in display). bP (Beep) switches keyboard tones on and off. rb (Roger Beep): activates or deactivates automatic-over-signal in transmitter after releasing PTT...
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14 Reset to factory default settings and erasing all memories A general reset to factory default settings may become necessary when the unit shows abnormal functions or behaviour. If any malfunction should occur, try first to reset the radio, before returning it to Your distributor for repair. To perform a general reset • Switch he radio off and on again while T-Call/Shift key is kept pressed • The radio starts with factory default setting in a 20 kHz spacing system • During reset all...
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15 Programming different options (for service only after opening the cabinet) Jumper settings truth table The radio is shipped with a factory default setting to 136-174 MHz maximum possible operating range (Mode 0, no jumper inserted). Der switchable frequency range can be limited by hardware jumper setting to 144-146 or 144-148 MHz with different receiving ranges according to the following jumper setting truth table. You may solder jumper contacts or use plug-in jumpers (same jumpers are used...
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16 Technical data AE 540 Frequency ranges (depending on programming) max. 136- 174 MHz Frequency stability +/-1.5 kHz ITU transmission designator 14KF3E with preemphasis Allowed supply voltage tolerances 10.8 bis 15.6 V DC Alloqwed operating temperature range -10 bis + 55 ° C DC fuse 10 A (US-Type glass fuse, inserted in cable fuse holder) Programmable memory channels 10 + 1 CALL-channel Selectable channel spacing systems 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20 & 25...
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17 European 2-years legal warranty The distributor, dealer or retail shop 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 (at the companys option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the...