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The third line will alternate between MODE and STEP while the fourth line will
alternate between TXT and FREQUENCY so that easy identification of the
desired memory channel may be made.
Once you have chosen the desired memory channel to be moved press [ENT].
The “original” memory channel number moves to the left hand side of the
second line of the LCD and a symbol “==>” points to another memory channel
toward the right of the second line of the LCD.  The cursor is positioned over
the new memory channel.  This new memory channel number is the location
where you want to move the memory data to.  Use the [DIAL] or keypad to
select the memory channel where you want to move the memory data to.
The original data WILL be deleted leaving the original channel blank and the
memory data will be moved to the new memory channel.
For example, let’s assume that memory channel “A00” contains the frequency
92.7 MHz with the mode WFM, step set to AUTO, attenuator OFF and
alphanumeric comment (as previously programmed in section 8-1 of this
manual).  You decide to MOVE this memory data to memory location “B31”.
Press [FUNC] [8] to access the “SET EDIT-CH” menu.
Move the cursor to the left of the “MOVE-MODE” option using the UP/DOWN
keys or [DIAL] then press [ENT] to access the “MOVE-MODE” sub menu.
Key in the original channel number which you wish to copy using the keypad
[A] [0] [0] or rotate the [DIAL] to locate the channel number “A00”.  Press
[ENT] to select channel number “A00” which is to be copied.
Key in the channel number of the location to where the memory data is to be
copied using the keypad [B] [3] [1] or rotate the [DIAL] to locate the channel
number “B31”.  Press [ENT] to select channel number “D15” where the data
will be copied to.
Memory “A00” will now be blank (deleted) but memory channel “B31” will
contain the memory data 92.7 MHz, WFM, AUTO step, attenuator off and
alphanumeric comment.
8-6 SWAP-MODE
SWAP-MODE is used to exchange data between two specified memory
channels.  The process is similar to MOVE-DATA in section 8-5 of this manual
but the contents of the “target” memory location are simultaneously copied
back to the “original” memory location.
First make sure that you have data stored in both the memory channels to be
“swapped”.
For example, program 88.3 MHz into memory channel A00 and 99.5 MHz into
memory channel A01 (entering frequencies and memory data as shown in
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Enter memory data
Switch On. Press [2VFO] to enter 2VFO mode.
Type in the first frequency [8] [8] [.] [3] [ENT].  Press and hold the [ENT] key
for more than one second to access the memory input sub menu.  Enter the
first memory location [A] [0] [0] [ENT] then press [ENT] again to ignore the
“TXT” alphanumeric comment section and accept the memory data.  The
display returns to 2VFO mode.
Type in the second frequency [9] [9] [.] [5] [ENT].  Press and hold the [ENT]
key for more than one second to access the memory input sub menu.  Enter
the second memory location [A] [0] [1] [ENT] then press [ENT] again to ignore
the “TXT” alphanumeric comment section and accept the memory data.  The
display returns to 2VFO mode.
Access the “SWAP-MODE” sub menu
To select the “SWAP-MODE” sub menu first access the SET EDIT-CH menu
by keying [FUNC] [8].  Use the UP/DOWN or [DIAL] until the cursor is to the
left of the “SWAP-MODE” option then press [ENT].
The top line of the LCD will alternately flash between “SET EDIT-CH” and
“SWAP-MODE” to indicate that a sub menu has been selected.
The cursor will be positioned over the memory bank identifier (LETTER).  Use
the [DIAL] or keypad to select the memory channel which you would like to
move.
The third line will alternate between MODE and STEP while the fourth line will
alternate between TXT and FREQUENCY so that easy identification of the
desired memory channel may be made.
Once you have chosen the “first” memory channel to be swapped press [ENT].
The “first” memory channel number moves to the left hand side of the second
line of the LCD and a symbol “==>” points to another memory channel toward
the right of the second line of the LCD.  The cursor is positioned over the new
memory channel.  Select the “second” memory channel to be swapped using
the [DIAL] or keypad.
Once you have chosen the “second” memory channel to be swapped press
[ENT].
The memory data from the “first” memory channel will be transferred to the
“second” memory channel and visa versa.
For example, memory channel “A00” now contains the frequency 88.3 MHz
with the mode WFM, step set to AUTO, attenuator OFF and no alphanumeric
comment.  Memory channel “A01” now contains the frequency 99.5 MHz with
the mode WFM, step set to AUTO, attenuator OFF and no alphanumeric
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Press [FUNC] [8] to access the “SET EDIT-CH” menu.
Move the cursor to the left of the “SWAP-MODE” option using the UP/DOWN
keys or [DIAL] then press [ENT] to access the “SWAP-MODE” sub menu.
Key in the “first” channel number which you wish to SWAP using the keypad
[A] [0] [0] or rotate the [DIAL] to locate the channel number “A00”.  Press
[ENT] to select the first channel number “A00” which is to be swapped.
Key in the “second” channel number which you wish to SWAP using the
keypad [A] [0] [1] or rotate the [DIAL] to locate the channel number “A01”.
Press [ENT] to select the second channel number “A01” which is to be
swapped.
Memory channel “A00” will now have the new frequency 99.5 MHz with the
mode WFM, step set to AUTO, attenuator OFF and no alphanumeric
comment. Memory channel “A01” will now have the new frequency 88.3 MHz
with the mode WFM, step set to AUTO, attenuator OFF and no alphanumeric
comment.
In other words,  the memory channel data has been SWAPPED between
memory locations.
8-7 CHANGE-MEM
“CHANGE-MEM” is the sub menu used to edit all the data contained in each
memory channel on an individual basis.  This data comprises of FRE-
QUENCY, TUNING STEP, STEP OFFSET, RECEIVE MODE, ATTENUATOR
and ALPHANUMERIC ACCOMPANYING TEXT.
To select the “CHANGE-MEM” sub menu first access the SET EDIT-CH menu
by pressing [FUNC] [8].  Use the UP/DOWN keys or [DIAL] until the cursor is
to the left of the “CHANGE-MEM” option then press [ENT].
The top line of the LCD will alternately flash between “SET EDIT-CH” and
“CHANGE-MEM” to indicate that a sub menu has been selected.
The cursor will be positioned over the memory bank identifier (LETTER).  Use
the [DIAL] or keypad to select the memory channel which you would like to
edit.
The third line will alternate between MODE and STEP while the fourth line will
alternate between TXT and FREQUENCY so that easy identification of the
desired memory channel may be made.
Once you have chosen the memory channel to be edited press [ENT].
Data may now be edited, follow the menu pressing [ENT] to accept each
change or skip over a parameter change completely.  Once all data sections
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Example of memory channel editing
Let’s assume that you wish to EDIT the contents of memory channel “A00”
which for example may contain the frequency 99.5 MHz with the mode WFM,
step set to AUTO, attenuator OFF and alphanumeric comment blank.
You may decide the new memory channel data will
be 145.5 MHz, mode of NFM, step set to 25 kHz (step
offset Off), attenuator On and alphanumeric comment
of “2M CALL”.
Press [FUNC] [8] to access the “SET EDIT-CH”
menu.
Move the cursor to the left of the “CHANGE-MEM”
option using the UP/DOWN keys or [DIAL] then
press [ENT] to access the “CHANGE-MEM” sub
menu.
SELECT MEMORY CHANNEL FOR EDITING: Key
in the channel number which you wish to edit using
the keypad [A] [0] [0] or rotate the [DIAL] to locate
the channel number “A00”.  Press [ENT] to select
channel number “A00” which is to be edited.
CHANGE FREQUENCY: The cursor moves to left of
the third line of the LCD awaiting the entry of the new
frequency and the legend “FREQ SET” is displayed
on the fourth line.  Press [1] [4] [5] [.] [5] [ENT] to
set the new frequency.
Should you make a mistake while entering the new
frequency, the UP arrow key will act as backspace
edit to correct frequency input.
CHANGE MODE:  The selection symbol “>” appears
on the third line of the LCD along with available
modes and legend “MODE SET” is displayed on the
fourth line indicating MODE selection is required. The
symbol “#” indicates the current selection.
Use the UP/DOWN keys or rotate the [DIAL] until the
“>” symbol is to the left of and pointing at the mode
“NFM”.  Press [ENT] to accept the mode selection.
Note: If AUTO is selected, the “STEP SET” menu option will be skipped as the
data will be taken from the AUTO-MODE bandplan data programmed into the
AR8000 microprocessor.
STEP SET:  The highlight flashing cursor moves to the third line of the LCD
over the legend “STEP” with an additional legend “STEP SET” on the fourth
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The standard options are:  0.05 kHz (50 Hz), 0.1 kHz (100 Hz), 0.2 kHz (200
Hz), 0.5 kHz (500 Hz), 1.00 kHz, 2.00 kHz, 5.00 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 9.00 kHz,
10.00 kHz, 12.50 kHz, 20 kHz, 25.00 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, 100.00 kHz, 200.00
kHz, 250 kHz, 500.00 kHz.
Rotate the [DIAL] to indicate “25.00” on the third line
of the LCD to select a 25 kHz step size.
The STEP OFFSET facility may be engaged at this
point by pressing  [PASS] which acts as a toggle.
The symbol “+” indicated whrn step offset is in
operation.  Step offset is not required for this
example.
If EXPERT status has been selected (as shown in section 6-3 of this operating
manual) the channel step may be input using the keypad.  Valid step sizes are
multiples of 50 Hz.
If specifying your own channel step remember that the receive frequency
must be divisible by the step size.  If it is not, the receive frequency will be
automatically recalculated by the AR8000 and the closest divisible frequency
later displayed.
Should you make a mistake while entering the new
frequency, the UP arrow key will act as backspace
edit to correct frequency input.
ATTENUATOR SETTING:  The highlight flashing
cursor moves to the third line of the LCD with the
legend “ATT” shown to the left indicating that
attenuator setting is required.  The options are “OFF
or ON”.  Use the UP/DOWN keys or rotate the [DIAL]
until the legend “ON” is displayed.  Press the [ENT]
key to accept the attenuator setting.
TEXT INPUT/CHANGE:  The highlight cursor will
move to the fourth line to the right of the legend
“TXT”.  Rotate the [DIAL] on the top cabinet until the
chosen letter or symbol is displayed.  A maximum
word length of seven characters may be chosen and
our example calls for “2M CALL”.  To move to the
right and left character positions use the arrow keys.
Note: If you do not wish to add or change an alphanumeric comment, simply
press [ENT] to skip the option and finalise the data input.
If you are happy with the alphanumeric description press [ENT] which also
completes the memory edit data entry and returns the display at 2VFO mode.
Memory channel “A00” has now been edited to carry the new data.  To recall
memory channel “A00” press [SCAN] [1A] [0] [0].
Note: To ABORT the CHANGE-MEM sub menu at any time press [CLEAR]
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8-8 Deleting memory channels and banks
It is possible to delete memory channels on an individual basis or delete a
whole memory bank in one go.  In fact, the delete key has many operations
depending upon what operating mode (2VFO, SCAN or SEARCH) the receiver
was in prior to the selection of delete using the key sequence [FUNC] [9].
The deletion of memory data presumes that you have previously programmed
memory channels which you now wish to delete!  Once you have deleted
memory channel and memory bank data it cannot be restored so follow the key
sequence carefully.
8-9 Deleting individual memory channels
First place the AR8000 into “M.RE” mode.  Switch On the receiver and press
the [SCAN] key once (unless it is in SCAN mode in which case you should
press [2VFO] followed by [SCAN]).
Select the memory channel which you wish to delete by rotating the [DIAL].
The numeric keypad may be used to change the memory bank (identifier A, B,
C etc).  The UP / DOWN keys may also be used to select the memory channel.
Alternatively you may enter the memory channel in full via the numeric keypad.
For instance, to recall memory channel “A23” press [1A] [2] [3] [ENT].
Once recalled, to delete the memory data from memory channel “A23” press
[FUNC] [9].
The memory channel will be deleted and the display will move upward or
downward (depending upon whether the UP or DOWN keys had been
previously used or direction of rotation of the [DIAL]) to the next memory
channel number which contains data.
Note: The delete key will be ignored when actually in SCAN or SEARCH
modes.
8-10 Deleting complete memory banks
It is often convenient to delete a whole memory bank in one operation.  While
this may be accomplished by deleting each and every memory channel
individually as per section 8-9 of this manual, a faster method is available
especially if you have previously stored data into all 50 memory channels.
First place the receiver into the 2VFO operating mode
by pressing [2VFO].
Access the main “SELECT-DEL” by keying [FUNC]
[9].  Use the UP/DOWN or [DIAL] until the cursor is
to the left of the “MEMO-DATA” option then press
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The top line of the LCD will display “MEMO-DATA” the second line will display
“DELETE” and the fourth line will display “BANK SET” to ensure that you are
aware of the sub menu selected so that accidental memory bank deletion is not
possible.
The cursor will be positioned over the memory bank identifier (LETTER) to the
right of the legend “BANK”.  Use the [DIAL] or keypad to select the memory
channel which you would like to DELETE.
Once you have chosen the desired memory bank to be DELETED press [ENT]
and the receiver will return to 2VFO mode.
All 50 memory channels of the chosen memory bank will be deleted and
cannot be restored.
For example, let’s assume that you wish to delete the memory contents of
memory bank “F” (F00 to F49).
First place the receiver into the 2VFO operating mode by pressing [2VFO].
Access the main “SELECT-DEL” by keying [FUNC] [9].  Use the UP/DOWN or
[DIAL] until the cursor is to the left of the “MEMO-DATA” option then press
[ENT].
The top line of the LCD will display “MEMO-DATA” the second line will display
“DELETE” and the fourth line will display “BANK SET”.
The cursor will be positioned over the memory bank identifier (LETTER) to the
right of the legend “BANK”.  Use the [DIAL] or keypad to select memory bank
“F” to be deleted.
Press [ENT] to delete memory bank “F”.  The receiver will return to 2VFO
mode.
(9) PASSWORD operation - memory & search banks
The password facility prevents preying eyes from accessing and reviewing your
memory, scan and search banks.  The special protected banks have a small
identifier a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, j.
Password operation does not affect the access of data in banks A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I & J.
If the sequence [FUNC] [.] is keyed the bank PASSWORD menu is accessed
and the legend “SET P.WORD” is displayed on the first line of the LCD.
9-1 When the PASSWORD is first used
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When the password facility is first used the numbers “0000” are displayed to
indicate that no password has been set and all banks are accessible.
If “****” is displayed then the password has already
been set and only the upper case banks may be
accessed.  To access the password protected banks
key [FUNC] [.] followed by your four digit password
(you haven’t forgotten it ? !!) then [ENT].
To set the password for the first time, key in [FUNC]
[.] followed by your chosen password, for example [1]
[2] [3] [4] [ENT].  Switch the set Off/On and the new
password will be in effect.
Note: Ensure that you are not in a password protected bank when you switch
the set Off or the password protection will be partially defeated and the last
bank used may still be accessed even if it is protected.  Make a careful note
of your password or you may find yourself locked out !!
9-2 Keying in your PASSWORD to access the protected banks
When you wish to access the password protected memory, scan and search
banks activate the password using the following sequence (assuming the
example of “1234” has been used for the password).
To access the password menu key in the sequence [FUNC] [.].
The display “****” indicates that a password has been set and only the upper
case banks may be accessed.  To access the password protected banks, key
in the four digit code [1] [2] [3] [4] followed by [ENT].
All banks may now be accessed.  The password entry will only be required
again next time the receiver is switched Off then On again.
9-3 Disabling password protection
When you wish to disable the password protection, set the password to the
code “0000” using the following sequence.
To access the password menu key in the sequence [FUNC] [.].
The display “****” indicates that a password has been set and only the upper
case banks may be accessed.  Key in your previously chosen four digit code,
in the earlier example this was [1] [2] [3] [4] followed by [ENT].
Now set the password OFF command code by keying [0] [0] [0] [0] [ENT].
The password would display “0000” if accessed again to indicate that the
password protection has been disabled.  All banks may now be accessed.  The
password entry will not be required again even if the receiver is switched Off
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9-4 If you forget your password
Should you forget the password and become locked out, you may reset the
microprocessor by holding the [CLEAR] key while powering up the
receiver.
Your memory bank and search bank data will remain intact but any linked
banks, frequency pass data etc will be lost.  The password code will be set to
“0000” disabling the password protection.
(10)  SCAN - scanning memory channels & banks
The AR8000 has a SCAN mode whereby the contents stored in the MEMORY
CHANNELS ARE AUTOMATICALLY RECALLED AND MONITORED very
quickly for activity - scanned.
* It is important that you do not confuse SCAN and SEARCH modes. *
SEARCH mode (covered later in this manual) automatically TUNES THE
RECEIVER THROUGH ALL FREQUENCIES between two specified frequency
limits looking for active frequencies.
10-1 SCAN - outline introduction to facilities available in
default NEWUSER status
During SCAN the AR8000 automatically recalls each memory channel which
contains data in numeric order and monitors for activity.  When an “active”
memory channel is located (when a signal is found and the squelch is open)
the receiver will temporarily stop scanning.
At default when shipped from the factory and while in “NEWUSER”
status, the receiver will remain on the active memory channel until the
received signal disappears and the squelch closes.  The AR8000 will then wait
a further 2 seconds in case a reply is audible (such as aircraft and air traffic
communications) then will resume scanning the memory channels again.
If the UP/DOWN keys are pressed during scan or the [DIAL] rotated,  the
receiver resumes scanning in the direction of the arrow key or rotation.  This is
particularly useful for taking a second look a channels which have just been
scanned.
Additional facilities available in SCAN mode include:
Memory banks may be “LINKED” and “UNLINKED” to effectively make larger
or smaller groups of memories which may be scanned together.
“PASS” may be used whereby memory channels can be skipped when not
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Another special form of scanning is “PRIORITY” where a special channel
(default to “A00”) is scanned for activity every five seconds.
“SELECT SCAN” enables you to make a single short list of interesting
memory channels from all memory banks to be scanned as a separate
function.  This reduces the need to PASS, LINK and UNLINK banks and
channels.
“AUTO-STORE” reserves memory bank “J” so that active frequencies found
while conducting a SEARCH (see sections 13 & 15 of this manual) may be
automatically written to memory.  This is a useful tool for compiling an activity
list of rarely used frequencies especially when unattended.
10-2 SCAN - outline introduction to additional facilities available in
EXPERT status
It is possible to alter the sequence of scanning events when in EXPERT
status depending upon the SCAN CONFIGURATION as defined in the
“SET M-SCAN” sub menu.  There are 5 scanning parameters which may be
changed to suit your preferences and requirements DELAY, AUDIO, FREE,
LEVEL & MODE (see section 10-12 of this manual). It is possible to mix
combinations of all five parameters.
10-3 Starting to SCAN, considerations...
It is presumed that you have already stored your favourite and commonly used
frequencies into the memory banks (as per section 7 of this manual).
A total of 1000 memory channels are provided which are divided into 20 banks,
each having 50 channels.  The memory banks are identified by letters A, B, C,
D, E, F, G, H, I, J  (upper case letters) and a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j (lower case
letters) and numbered from 00 to 49.
Remember: It is possible to set a PASSWORD to prevent unauthorised access
to banks with lower case letters (a, b, c, d etc).  If the password has been set,
you must first key in your password before an attempt is made to access the
protected memory, scan and search banks (refer to section 9 of this manual).
When in SCAN MODE, the memory banks are referred to as “SCAN BANK A”,
“SCAN BANK B”, “SCAN BANK f” etc rather than using the full title “SCAN
MEMORY BANK A”, “SCAN MEMORY BANK B” etc.  This terminology has
been employed to make the explanation of and referral to SCAN MEMORY
BANKS (SCAN BANKS) less long-winded.
When shipped from the factory in default NEWUSER mode, memory bank “J”
is reserved for auto-store of memory channels from search mode so may
already have frequencies stored (refer to section 15 of this manual).