AOR AR8600m Receiver Manual

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Two data input lines are presented LOAD and SAVE.
The cursor will be positioned on the LOAD line.  “LOAD” represents the
memory channel which you would like to move (this is the data you
want).  Use the main dial to select channel number and the ï ð keys to
select bank, alternatively type in a three digit memory location via the
keypad.
 ò to move to the SAVE line.  “SAVE” is the target memory
location where data is to be written.  Use the main dial to select channel
number and the ï ð keys to select...

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  to swap the memory channel data between CH-A and CH-B.  Both CH-A and CH-B
display the memory channel location of CH-A.
The process may be repeated for other locations.
&Note: If either location is write protected, the legend “PROTECT” will be displayed.  You
must remove write protect from the memory location before you can swap new data to that
location.  You may remove the write protection for all memory channels in one go, refer to
section 11 of this manual.
  to exit the menu returning to the...

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 ò to move to the “MODE SET” line.  Use the main dial or ï ð keys to select receive mode.
The 
 key may be used as a short cut to “AUTO”.  In auto, receive mode & tuning step will be
read from the pre-programmed auto band plan data.
 ò to move to the “SET STEP” line.  Use the main dial or ï ð keys to select the tuning step
size or via the keypad in kHz format (don’t push enter).  The 
 key may be used to access the
STEP-ADJUST menu.
 ò to move to the “FREQ SET” line.  The receive
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(10)  DELETE menu facilities
It is often desirable to delete many data entries in one go such as memory channels and pass
frequencies.  To assist with data management a DELETE menu is provided which offers the following:-
DEL SRCHdelete a search bank
DEL SRCH PASSdelete the search pass frequencies
DELETE VFO PASSdelete the VFO pass frequencies
MEM-BANKdelete complete memory banks
SEL-CHdelete all select scan channels
PRO-CHdelete the write protect status of memory channels
MEM PASSdelete the pass...

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If no data is present the legend “DEL PASS --” will be displayed.  To delete the frequency pass data
 , the legend “DEL PASS --” confirms deletion.
&Note: When searching, an empty search bank will cause the next search bank containing
valid data to be recalled.
  to exit the menu returning to the standard display, alternatively  ò to move
to the next item in the menu “DELETE VFO PASS”.
10-2  DELETE VFO PASS
It is possible to delete all VFO frequency pass channels using the DELETE menu (also possible...

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To delete MEM-BANK data  , the legend “MEM-BANK Xxx“ confirms deletion.
  to exit the menu returning to the standard display, alternatively  the ò key
to move to the next item in the menu “DELETE SEL-CH”.
10-4  DELETE select scan channels
It is possible to delete all SELECT SCAN channel ‘tags’ using the DELETE menu.
While in search mode, the DELETE menu is accessed using the key sequence 
 
 , (while in scan or VFO mode use the key sequence  
 ).   the ò key four times to move the cursor to the...

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  to exit the menu returning to the standard display, alternatively  the ò key
to move to the next item in the menu “DEL MEM PASS”.
10-6  DELETE memory channel pass
It is possible to remove the channel pass ‘tags’ from all memory channels in one go using the DELETE
menu.
While in search mode, the DELETE menu is accessed using the key sequence 
 
 , (while in SCAN or VFO mode use the key sequence  
 ).   the ò key six times.
&Note: The LCD will temporarily display “MEM PROTECT CH SEARCH !!” after the...

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(11)  Write protect
It is possible to write protect memory channels, whole memory banks, search banks and ‘globally
protect’ memory to prevent data being accidentally overwritten.
11-1  Memory CHANNEL write protect
It is possible to protect memories while writing new data, toggle the protect status of previously stored
memory channels and to delete all memory channel protect tags in one go.
11-2  Write protect during memory input
While in VFO mode, select a frequency then   to
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Again use the  key to toggle write protect status on/off… in this manner you may quickly
change the protect status of several memory channels. 
  to save the changes and exit
the menu.
&Note: Channel write protect is ignored when copying complete memory banks or when
copying ALL data.
11-4  Channel protect delete
It is possible to remove all channel protect tags in one go, this allows you to return the AR8600 to a
known state of operation if you have mixed many facilities together and unexpected...

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11-6  Search bank write protect
It is possible to write protect individual search banks to prevent accidental deletion.  The search bank
write protect may be toggled on/off using the EDIT menu.
    to access the edit menu.
 the ò key twelve times to display the “SRCH PROT”
menu.  Select the desired search bank letter via the keypad, main
dial or ï ð keys.
To select the lower case bank letters, the CASE SHIFT key
 must be used.
For example: To select search bank “h” (presuming it has been
previously...