Albrecht AE92H Scanning Receiver Manual
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21 · Press Func + Pgm in chain search mode or chain search hold mode. The lowest blank channel and bank appear. · Press E / Pgm to store the frequency into the blank channel. To select another channel, press Func + or Func +before you press E / Pgm. You can also press 0-9 to select the bank. If you try to save a frequency that is already stored, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that was duplicated. · If you entered the frequency by mistake, press ●/Clr. · To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept. The scanner sets itself to program mode after you store a frequency. Setting the Search Range You can use this mode to define the search range used during a search in each search bank. · To change a search range, press Func and PSrc. In the display SRCH appears. · Then select a search bank. When you select the search bank, the lower limit and upper limit frequency assigned in the search bank alternate on the display. · To select another search bank, press Func + PSrc or Func + to increase the search bank number or Func + to decrease it. · Hold down Func + or Func + for about 1 second to quickly move through the search bank numbers. After choosing the search bank, follow these steps to set the lower limit and upper limit frequency. · Enter the lower limit frequency by using the 0-9 and ● /Clr keys. · Press E to select the lower limit frequency. · Enter the upper limit frequency by using the 0-9 and ● /Clr keys. · Press E to select the upper limit frequency. Direct Entry Search You can use direct entry search to search up or down from the currently displayed frequency. · If the scanner is scanning or searching, press Hold. · Enter the frequency you want to start from by using the number keys 0-9. (Use ●/Clr to enter a decimal point).
22 · Press Func + or Func + . The scanner searches, starting from the frequency you entered in the step before. · If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the scanner sounds an error tone and Error appears. · Press Func + to change the search direction downward or Func + to change the search direction upward. Frequencies appear during the search. Notes: · You can set the delay function on or off during the search or while the search stops. · You can skip a frequency when the search stops. After the search skip frequency is set, the scanner starts direct search again. Direct Entry Search Hold Mode · To stop searching during direct entry search, press Hold. Hold appears. · In this mode, pressing Func + changes the search direction downward and pressing Func + changes the search direction upward. · or appears depending on the search direction. · Press Func + to decrease the frequency by one step or Func + to increase it by one step. · Hold down orfor about 1 second to quickly increase or decrease the frequency. · To resume direct search, press Func + Src or Hold. orappears on the display, showing the search direction. Storing Frequencies found during Direct Entry Search into Channel Memory Follow these steps to store frequencies received during direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. · Press Func + Pgm in direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. The frequency and lowest blank channel alternate on the display. · Press E / Pgm to store the frequency into the blank channel. To select another channel, repeatedly press Func + or Func + to select the blank channel you want, then press E / Pgm. You can also use the 0-9 keys to select the bank. If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that was duplicated.
23 · If you entered the frequency by mistake, press ●/Clr. · To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept. The scanner moves to program mode after you stored the frequency. Search Skip Memory You can skip up to 50 specified frequencies during a search. This lets you avoid unwanted frequencies or those already stored in a channel. Note: Search skip frequencies are shared by service search, direct entry search, and chain search. If skip frequencies are sent in certain mode, the frequencies are also skipped in other search modes. · To skip a frequency, press Func and L/O when the scanner stops on the frequency during a search or a search hold. · The scanner stores the frequency in memory and automatically resumes the search if it is not in hold. Follow these steps to clear a single frequency from skip memory so the scanner stops on it during a search. · Press Hold to stop the search. · Press Func + or Func + to select the frequency. L/O appears. · Press Func + L/O. The L/O icon disappears. To clear all the skip frequencies at once while searching or search hold, press Func then press and hold L/O until the scanner beeps. Notes: • If you selected all frequencies to be skipped within the search range, the scanner beeps 3 times and does not search. · If you select more than 50 frequencies to skip, each new frequency replaces a frequency previously stored, beginning with the first stored frequency. · Press Func + or Func + to select a skipped frequency while HOLD appears. L/O appears when you select a skipped frequency. Delay Sometimes a user might pause before replying to a transmission. To avoid missing a reply on a specific channel, you can program a 2-second delay into any channel or frequency. The scanner continues to monitor the channel frequency for an additional 2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching. The scanner automatically sets a delay when you store frequencies into channels or when you search frequencies. When the delay feature is on, DLY appears. If it is off, follow one of these steps to program a delay depending on how the scanner is operating.
24 · If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel where you want to store a delay, quickly press Func + Dly before it continues scanning again. DLY appears. · If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the channel, then press Func + Dly. DLY appears. · If the scanner is searching, press Func + Dly while the scanner is searching. DLY appears and the scanner automatically adds a 2-second delay to every frequency it stops on in that band. · To turn off the 2-second delay, press Func + Dly while the scanner is monitoring a channel, scanning, or searching. DLY disappears. Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off You can turn each channel-storage bank on and off. When you turn off a bank, the scanner does not scan any of the 20 channels in that bank. · While scanning, press the number key that corresponds to the bank you want to turn on or off. Numbers appear at the top of the display, showing the currently selected banks. The scanner scans all the channels within the displayed banks that are not locked out (see next chapter “Locking Out Channels”). The bank number flashes when the scanner scans a channel that belongs to the bank. Notes: · You can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned off. · You cannot turn off all banks. One bank must always be active. Locking Out Channels You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission. · To lock out a channel, manually select the channel, then press Func + L/O. L/O appears. Note: You can still manually select locked-out channels. · To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel, then press Func + L/O. L/O disappears. · To unlock all channels in the banks that are turned on, press Hold to stop scanning, then press Func and press and hold L/O until the scanner beeps twice. Priority The priority feature lets you scan through the channels and still not miss important or interesting calls on specific channels. You can program one stored channel in each bank as a priority channel (10 for the banks). If the priority feature is turned on, as the scanner scans the bank, it checks that banks priority channel for activity every 2 seconds. The scanner automatically designates each banks first channel as its priority channel.
25 Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as the priority channel. · Manually select the channel you want to select as the priority channel. · Press Func + Pgm, then press Func + Pri. P appears to the left of the selected channel number. · Repeat these steps for the channel in each bank you want to program as a priority channel. · To turn on the priority feature, press Func + Pri during scanning. PRI appears. Then the scanner checks the designated priority channel every 2 seconds in each bank. · To turn off the priority feature, press Func + Pri. PRI disappears. Using Keylock Use the scanners keylock to protect it from accidental program changes. When the scanners keys are locked, the only controls that operate are Scan, Func, Hold, , and . To turn on keylock, press Func + . appears. To turn off keylock, press Func + . disappears. Note: Using keylock does not prevent the scanner from scanning channels. Using the Display Backlight · To turn on the display light for easy viewing at night, press . The display lights for 15 seconds. · To turn off the light sooner, press again. Troubleshooting If your AE92H is not performing properly, try the following steps.
26 Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner. The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might not get any AC/DC power. If there is a wall switch that controls power to the AC outlet where you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is on. Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna. Move the scanner. Improper reception. The scanner’s antenna might need to be adjusted. You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch” The antenna might need to be adjusted. Check the antenna connection. One or more channels might be locked out. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory. Make sure the channel’s frequency is stored in the scanner’s memory. Scan won’t stop. The channel might not be active. Wait for a transmission on the channel. You must press Scan to scan. Press Scan. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See“Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch”. One or more channels might be locked out. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Scan won’t start. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Check the antenna connection.
27 Resetting the Scanner If the scanners display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner. Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off and on to see if it begins working properly. Reset the scanner only when you are sure it is not working properly. After a reset, only the band plan informations and the preprogrammed search bands are still memorized in the scanner! To reset the scanner: · Turn of the scanner. · While holding down 2, 9, and Hold, turn on the scanner. It takes about 3 seconds to initialize and CLEAr appears. Care and Maintenance Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. General Use · Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. · Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. · If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss. · Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Locations, environment · Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as in bathroom or oudoor if it is raining. · Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. · If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation might provide better reception. · Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna. Cleaning · Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning. · Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. · To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window. · Do not use excessive amounts of water.
28 Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the ALAN Customer Service Center phone (+49) (0)6103 9481 30, send an e-mail to [email protected] or take the scanner to a qualified and authorized repair technician. Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver. Press L/O to lock out the channel, then press Scan to resume scanning. If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please contact the ALAN technical hotline. The address and phone number are listed in the warranty chapter at the end of this manual.
29 Specifications Channels:...............................................................200 Banks: ......................................10 (20 channels each) Frequency Range (in MHz): 25.0-27.995 ...........................................Citizens Band 28.0–69.995 .................. 10 to 6 Meter Amateur Band 137.0–147.995 .commercial & 2 Meter Amateur Band 70.0–88.0 .................................... 4 Meter Utility Band 108.0–136.9875 .................................... Aircraft Band 148.0–174.0 ...................................... VHF High Band 400.0–512.0 ...........................UHF Land Mobile Band 860.0-960.0 MHz.......analog audio &cordless phones Channel Steps.........5, 6.25, 10, 12.5 kHz, see page 5 Sensitivity (SINAD 12 dB) 25.005 MHz (FM) ............................................. 0.3 µV 54.050 MHz (FM) ..............................................0.3 µV 86.275 MHz (FM) ..............................................0.3 µV 118.800 MHz (AM)............................................ 0.5 µV 127.175 MHz (AM)........................................ ....0.5 µV 135.500 MHz (AM) ........................................... 0.5 µV 138.150 MHz (FM)........................................ ....0.3 µV 162.400 MHz (FM) ....................................... ....0.3 µV 173.220 MHz (FM) ....................................... ....0.3 µV 406.875 MHz (FM)............................................ 0.4 µV 453.250 MHz (FM) ........................................... 0.4 µV 511.9125 MHz (FM) ......................................... 0.4 µV 806.000 MHz (FM).............................................0.6 µV 857.200 MHz (FM).............................................0.6 µV 954.9125 MHz (FM)...........................................0.6 µV Operating Temperature: Normal .............................................. –20°C to +60°C Scan Rate: ................. 50 channels per second (max) Search Rate Normal ..............................60 steps per second (max) Hyper Search.................. 180 steps per second (max) Priority Sampling ........................................ 2 seconds Scan Delay: ................................................ 2 seconds IF Rejection (at 162.4 MHz) .............................. 90 dB IF Frequencies 1st IF (25-173.99 MHz)..........380.6050-380.7000 MHz 1st IF (406-512 MHz) ..........380.60625-380.7000 MHz 1st IF (806-960 MHz)..........380.7000 – 380.7875 MHz 2nd IF ........................................................... 21.3 MHz 3rd IF .............................................................. 450 kHz Audio Output .................................. 490 mW maximum Built-in Speaker ....................32 mm diameter, 8 Ohms ............................................................... (dynamic type) Current Drain Squelched ............................................... 110 mA Full Output .............................................. 310 mA Power Requirements: 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC), or 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC), or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA) Antenna: ......................................50 ohms (Impedance) External Antenna:................... Antenna Jack BNC Type
30 Ext. Speaker Jack ...............................................3.5 mm DC Power Jack ...................................................4.4 mm Size: ...................68mm (W) x 31.5mm (D) x 115mm (H) Weight: ...................................................................165 g Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. European 2 years 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 terms of this warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), to the distributor, dealer or his authorized repair center. The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product. The warranty does not apply to any product or part there of which, in the opinion of the company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). The warranty does not apply to accessory parts or problems caused through not authorized or not recommended accessories like of the units like batteries, external power supplies, external antennas, earphone, speakers, and over voltage caused through external power supplies, light bulbs, broken antennas, broken swivel belt clips, broken or damaged acrylic glass windows and cabinet parts. Please contact the dealer or person where you have purchased your Albrecht Scanner. Where to find service hints and 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.hobbyradio.de If You should have a problem, please have a look to the service hints or frequently asked questions (FAQ) before you send your Scanner back to the service center.