AOR AR800 Operating Manual

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(1) Introduction & accessories
Thank you for purchasing THE NEW CONCEPT AOR AR8000 World Band
Wide Band all mode receiver.
This operating manual is divided into many sections and presented in a logical
order assuming that it will be read section by section following the examples.
However, if you are familiar with the operations of modern mulit-function
receivers you may proceed directly to section 6.  Many phrases are repeated
through the manual, while this may make the text a...

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1-1 Accessories supplied
4 x AA internal high capacity rechargeable NiCad batteries
Mains charger
DC power lead with cigar lighter plug
16cm semi-flexible wide band
Belt clip with two screws
Hand strap
Operating manual
(2) Table of contents
1 Introduction and accessories   ....................... 1
1-1 Accessories supplied   ....................................... 1
2 Table of contents   .......................................... 2
3 Major features...

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6-6 Correcting incorrect frequencies after input   ........... 35
6-7 Changing a frequency using the UP/DOWN keys   .. 36
6-8 Changing frequency using the [DIAL]   .................... 36
6-9 Changing frequency step (AUTO)   ......................... 37
6-10 Step offset   ............................................................ 39
6-11 Changing receiver mode (AUTO)   .......................... 40
6-12 Attenuator   ...............................................................

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13 SEARCH   ............................................................. 76
13-1 Manual search   ..................................................... 77
13-2 Program bank search   ........................................... 80
13-3 Program search - saving active frequencies   ......... 81
13-4 Programming search banks   ................................. 82
13-5 Search facilities   ................................................... 85
13-6 Search, outline of EXPERT facilities...

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(3) Major features
General
At first glance the AR8000 in it’s static form may look no different to any
modern hand-held wide range receiver,  but the similarity ends there...  just as
soon as the receiver is switched on!!  Initially you are greeted with the opening
welcome message on the AR8000 multi-function liquid crystal display
“WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF AR8000 RECEIVER”,  in a similar way to a
sign on message displayed by your personal computer.  This new experience...

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2VFO
Twin VFO frequencies (A & B) may be displayed on
the LCD simultaneously, one providing a stand-by
frequency available for quick transfer (similar to
commercial aviation built-in radio transceivers).  The
two VFO systems operate independently of each
other and store frequency, mode, channel step, step
offset and attenuator status.
Alphanumeric Display
Each memory channel and search bank can be given
a specific title using alphanumeric comments up to
seven characters in...

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Free search -  the receiver will pause on a busy channel for a predetermined
length of time and will resume searching after the time has expired or when the
channel clears which ever is first.  The programmable range is 1 to 99 seconds
and default is OFF.  Free search is ignored when the “delay hold” facility has
been selected.
S-LEVEL search / scan - the receiver will stop on a busy channel only when
the signal is above the predetermined signal level.  The programmable range...

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Copy (CLONE) between two AR8000 receivers
The stored memory and search data may be transferred from one set to
another using an optional cable / interface (CU-8232).
Full computer control
The computer control port may be connected via an optional cable / interface
(CU-8232) to a computer for remote control of the receiver (control software
will be required).
Many other features
The AR8000 is truly full featured, among other facilities are keypad beep On/
Off, plus keypad lock....

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AR8000 from the aerial and switch the set Off.
4-2 Looking after your receiver
Always keep the receiver free from dust and water.  Use a soft dry cloth to
gently wipe the set clean.  Never use chemicals such as benzine or thinners
which will damage certain parts.
4-3 Power requirements
The AR8000 is designed for operation from internal NiCad batteries, internal
dry batteries or an external DC supply of 11 - 16V DC at approximately 300mA
minimum.
Always use the mains charger...

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4-4 NiCads and charging
Before operating, charge the internal NiCad batteries using the supplied
charger for approximately 16 hours.
The low battery indicator “LOW BATTERY” will
provide only a short period of warning of low battery
power when used with NiCad batteries due to the
characteristics of NiCad cells.  A longer warning
period will be provided when using Alkaline batteries.
Background noise may still be heard from the
loudspeaker even though the batteries are...