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- SR.MODE
Pressing the
key places the receiver into program
search mode. There are twenty search banks in total
numbered from 00 to 19. To change the bank number
rotate the SUB DIAL, the bank number appears in the top
right of the LCD. If the receiver stops on an unwanted
busy channel during search, it can be forced onward using
the
keys or MAIN DIAL. To cancel search
press
again or press
The key sequence
activates a sub menu
where bank link, pause, delay, level squelch, voice squelch
and auto-store may be configured.
- SC.MODE
Pressing the
key briefly places the receiver into
MEMORY RECALL MODE. The bank number may be
selected using the SUB DIAL, channel number using the
MAIN DIAL and three digit bank/channel number using the
numeric keypad.
a second time places the receiver
Pressing the
into memory scan mode. There are ten scan banks in
total numbered from 0 to 9. If the receiver stops on an
unwanted busy channel during scan, it can be forced
keys or MAIN DIAL. To
onward using the
cancel scan press
again or press
The key sequence
activates a sub menu
where bank link, pause, delay, level squelch, voice squelch
and mode may be configured.
If the sequence
is keyed, additional
parameters affecting VFO search operation may be
configured: DELAY, L-SQ & VOICE.
- SR.PROG
Figure ONE for the numeric input of frequencies, bank,
channel numbers etc.
The sequence
activates the SEARCH
PROGRAM menu where bank number, lower frequency
limit, upper frequency limit, mode, and text comment may
be programmed.
- K.LOCK
Figure TWO for the numeric input of frequencies, bank,
channel numbers etc.
The sequence
activates the KEY LOCK which
disables all front panel keys except for
and
,
the rotary tuning controls (MAIN DIAL & SUB DIAL) are also
locked to prevent accidental misoperation of the receiver
when listening to an important frequency. The volume
and squelch controls remain operative.
The legend “KEY” is displayed on the top row of the LCD
left of centre to indicate when key lock is in operation. To
which acts as a toggle.
unlock the keys press
- IF BW
Figure THREE for the numeric input of frequencies, bank,
channel numbers etc.
- PR.SET
The priority key
activates / deactivates receive
PRIORITY as a toggle. The legend “PRIO” appears on
the centre-top row of the LCD to show that priority has
been activated and the legend “Pr” on the right of the
LCD signifies when the priority frequency is currently active
(busy).
is keyed, the channel used
If the sequence
for priority may be selected followed by the interval for
sampling, which is 5 seconds as default.
- V.MODE
The AR5000 has a FIVE VFO system being identified
“VA”, “VB”, “VC”, “VD” & “VE” on the right of the LCD.
The term VFO historically means Variable Frequency
Oscillator and today refers to a tuneable data store which
contains frequency, mode, step, attenuator and other
relevant information.
The first time you enter a frequency via the numeric
keypad, it is best to first press the
key until “VA” is
displayed to place the receiver in a known state of
operation. The condition of VFO (A-VFO), (B-VFO) etc
is generally referred to as MANUAL MODE.
The sequence
activates the I.F. bandwidth
menu. In normal operation the word “AUTO” will be
displayed toward the centre of the LCD to signify that
automode is in operation and the I.F. bandwidth, receiver
mode and channel step will be automatically selected by
the receiver from its detailed pre-programmed bandplan
data. Selecting a new bandwidth from the list of 220,
110, 30, 15, 6 and 3 kHz is accomplished using the
SUB DIAL, 0.5 kHz is only available if the optional CW filter
has been fitted.
Once automode has been cancelled, it may be reinstated
from the MODE select menu using a short cut... select
AUTO by pressing and holding the
key for more
than one second.
- S.SCAN
Figure FOUR for the numeric input of frequencies, bank,
channel numbers etc.
The sequence
initiates SELECT SCAN, a
special form of scan where memory channels may be
temporarily tagged in a form of notebook.
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