AOR AR800 Operating Manual

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[9] [I] [DEL]  Numeric 9 / Bank I / Data delete
This key acts as a numeric 9 when entering frequen- cies via the
keypad.
In search, scan and memory modes this key is used to identify bank I/i.
If the sequence [FUNC] [9] is keyed the data delete options menu and sub
menus may be accessed.  Initially the legend “SELECT DEL” is displayed on
the first line of the LCD.
Delete mode enables search, frequency pass, memory and select scan data to
be deleted easily.
[0] [J] [COPY]...

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and the legend “SET P.WORD” is displayed on the first line of the LCD.
If the numbers “0000” are displayed then no password is set and all memory
banks are accessible.  If “****” is displayed then the password is set and only
the upper case banks may be accessed.  To access the password protected
banks, press [FUNC] [.] followed by your four digit password then [ENT].
To change the password press [FUNC] [.] followed by your current password
then [ENT].  Next press [FUNC] [.]...

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NEWUSER / EXPERT
The default setting is NEWUSER (new user),  this is the initial recommended
setting.  If EXPERT status has not been selected then a smaller number of
options are available which simplifies operation when first exploring the
features and facilities of the AR8000.
[CLEAR] - Clear entry key
This key will cause data entry to be cancelled should a mistake be accidentally
typed and forces an escape from the menu “back to search, scan of VFO
mode” whichever had been...

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SCAN list.
To toggle the status of select scan, press [FUNC] [PASS] again while in M.RE
mode.
Select scan only scans those specific channels which have been tagged
(registered) using the [FUNC] [PASS] select scan procedure.  This is very
useful to allow the rapid selection of a mixture of memory channels irrespective
of memory banks for specific scanning applications.
In 2VFO mode
PASS - While in 2VFO mode, press [PASS] to edit the search pass
frequencies (just as with [FUNC]...

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When in 2ndF setting, the side panel [FUNC] key need only be momentarily
pressed then released before pressing a second keypad option.  A continually
flashing highlight cursor “F” indicates FUNCTION selection.
When in FUNC setting, the side panel [FUNC] key must be pressed and held
while a second keypad option is pressed.  The flashing highlight cursor “F”
indicates FUNCTION selection.
The default setting of the [FUNC] key is “2ndF”.
5-10 [MONI] monitor (squelch defeat) key...

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Side panel - right hand side
5-13 DC 12V Charging / external power connection
This is a standard 1.3mm dual concentric DC socket.  The wiring of this socket
is CENTRE POSITIVE, negative ground.  THE AR8000 MUST NEVER BE
CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE MAINS SUPPLY.
The DC socket is used to charge the internal NiCad batteries using the charger
provided.  The receiver may also be connected to an external 12V DC supply
for powering away from home (such as to a vehicle 12V cigar lighter...

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Rear case
The battery compartment cover (which is located to the lower section of the
rear case) may be removed using a downward sliding motion.  Underneath the
battery compartment cover are two user accessible parts, the RS232C-
REMOTE/TAPE connector and the BATTERIES.
5-14 RS232C REMOTE connector
This is a very small connector located at the very lowest point of the rear
cabinet below the battery housing.  It may not be immediately obvious that this
is a connector, a channel...

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(6) Basic manual operation of the receiver
Operating manual conventions
Where text appears in [SQUARE BRACKETS] the keys are to be pressed
exactly as shown.
For example:  [1] [4] [5] [ENT]
Means press the 1 key followed by the 4 key followed by the 5 key followed by
the enter key.
Words contained in speech marks “2VFO” refer to indications displayed on the
Liquid Crystal Display.
Sections of “italic text” indicate an advanced function or facility only available
when in EXPERT...