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Albrecht AE 33 U User Manual

Albrecht AE 33 U
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Albrecht AE 33 U Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Supply13.8 VDC
Dimensions140 x 40 x 190 mm
Weight710 g
Modulation TypesAM, FM
Channels300
ModulationAM / FM
Memory Channels300
Antenna InputBNC
Frequency Range25-88MHz, 108-174MHz, 406-512MHz

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS

Before using the scanner, read and observe important safety precautions.

BATTERY WARNING!

Warnings regarding battery usage, charging, and mixing types.

EARPHONE WARNING!

Instructions for using the correct type of earphones to prevent hearing damage.

WARNING! Waterproof

The unit is not waterproof; avoid exposure to rain or moisture.

ABOUT YOUR AE33U SCANNER

TO CHANGE THE BAND PLAN

Instructions on how to switch between Band Plan 1 and Band Plan 2.

FEATURES

PRE-PROGRAMMED SERVICE SCAN

The scanner has 9 banks of pre-programmed frequencies for scanning.

FAVOURITE SCAN

Store and scan up to 180 user programmable frequencies in Favourites mode.

INSTANT CHANNEL

Three one-touch keys to store and access your 3 most important frequencies.

DROPOUT DELAY

Scanner pauses after a transmission for 2 seconds to wait for a reply.

LCD BACKLIGHT

Option to turn the orange LCD backlight on or off.

KEY LOCK

Locks scanner keys to prevent accidental changes to programming.

MEMORY BACK UP

Retains stored frequencies during power loss.

BATTERY LOW ALERT

Warns the user when the battery power is low.

LOCK-OUT

Allows skipping specified channels or frequencies during scanning.

UNDERSTANDING SCANNING

WHAT IS SCANNING?

Explains how the scanner finds and stops on active frequencies.

CONVENTIONAL (ANALOGUE) SCANNING

Describes conventional scanning systems and their common users.

WHERE TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION

Informs about the manual's scope and where to find additional details.

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

General Setup Guidelines

Guidelines for optimal scanner placement, reception, and avoiding environmental hazards.

INSTALLING AND REPLACING BATTERIES

Steps for powering the scanner using two AA batteries.

CAUTIONS

Warnings about using fresh, correct, and mixed battery types.

USB Cable Use

Note on using the supplied USB cable for charging NiMH batteries.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

Instructions on how to attach the supplied flexible antenna to the BNC connector.

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL ANTENNA

Information on connecting external mobile or base station antennas via BNC.

CONNECTING THE EARPHONE

How to connect earphones for private listening and its effect on the speaker.

WARNING! External Speaker

Caution about connecting external speakers to avoid scanner damage.

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP

How to attach and remove the supplied belt clip for portability.

AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

AE33U Scanner Diagram

Identifies key components like Antenna, Earphone Jack, Display, Keypad, and USB socket.

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Details the functions of various keys on the scanner's keypad.

Additional Keypad Functions

Explains functions for keys 3, Fav/Srvc, Store/Hold, and navigation/edit keys.

A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

Explains the meaning of various indicators and symbols shown on the scanner's display.

OPERATION

TO TURN POWER ON OR OFF

Instructions on how to power the scanner on and off using the Pwr button.

TO ADJUST THE SQUELCH

How to set the squelch level to reduce background noise.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

How to adjust the audio volume level of the scanner.

OPERATING MODES

Lists the different operating modes available on the scanner.

INSTANT CHANNELS

How to store and select frequencies using the 3 instant channel keys.

SERVICE SCAN

Explanation of scanning the 9 pre-programmed SERVICE banks.

SCANNING SERVICE & FAVOURITES

Procedures for scanning Service and Favourites banks, pausing, and resuming.

Switching Scan Modes

How to toggle between Service and Favourites scan modes using Srvc/Fav button.

SELECT STEP FREQUENCY

How to change frequency step settings for different banks.

LOCKOUT PREPROGRAMMED FREQUENCY

Skipping specified frequencies during Service scans to avoid unwanted signals.

LOCKOUT FAVOURITE CHANNEL

Locking out channels in Favourites banks to increase scanning speed.

Unlock All Channels

How to remove lockouts from all channels in a bank.

STORING FREQUENCIES

General information on storing frequencies.

Storing Service Frequencies to Favourites

Steps to copy frequencies from Service banks to Favourites banks.

Manually Storing Favourites Frequencies

Procedure for manually entering frequencies into Favourites banks.

Storing Instant Channels

Instructions on storing frequencies to the Instant Channel keys.

EDITING FREQUENCIES

How to edit stored frequencies in Favourites or Instant channels.

Clearing Favourite/Instant Channels

Steps to clear stored frequencies from Favourites or Instant channels.

USING KEYLOCK

How to activate and deactivate the keylock function.

USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

How to turn the LCD backlight on and off.

TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY

Improper Reception Issues

Solutions for poor reception, including antenna and scanner placement.

Scan Won't Stop Issues

Troubleshooting steps when the scanner does not stop on transmissions.

Scan Won't Start Issues

Reasons and solutions why the scanning function may not initiate.

ErrChg Flashes

Explanation for the 'ErrChg' flash code related to battery charging.

RESETTING THE SCANNER

Procedure to reset the scanner to factory defaults if it malfunctions.

SERVICE ADDRESS & WARRANTY MATTERS

Information on obtaining technical support and warranty service.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

General Use Guidelines

Tips for general operation, memory loss, and button use.

LOCATION

Recommendations for optimal scanner placement and environmental considerations.

CLEANING

Instructions on how to clean the scanner safely and effectively.

BIRDIES

Explanation of 'birdies' (undesired signals) and how to handle them.

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels Capacity

Number of channels available for Favourites and Instant storage.

Sensitivity Specifications

Lists the sensitivity levels for various frequency ranges.

Operating Temperature Range

Specifies the operational temperature limits for the scanner.

Scan Rate

Indicates the speed at which the scanner scans channels.

IF Rejection

Details the Intermediate Frequency rejection performance.

IF Frequencies

Lists the nominal Intermediate Frequencies used by the scanner.

Audio Output

Specifies the maximum audio output power.

Built-in Speaker

Details the specifications of the internal speaker.

Current Drain

Provides current consumption figures for squelched and full audio states.

Power Requirements

Lists the battery types and configurations required for operation.

Antenna Connector

Specifies the type of connector used for the antenna.

Earphone Jack

Details the type of connector for external earphones.

USB Charging

Specifies the type of USB port used for charging.

Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions of the scanner.

Weight

Indicates the weight of the scanner without accessories.

ANNEX-LIST OF FREQUENTLY USED FREQUENCIES

Band Plan 1 Frequencies

Lists specific frequencies for religious services in Band Plan 1 (UK).

Band Plan 2 Frequencies

Lists frequencies for Germany-specific use in Band Plan 2.

Freenet Frequencies

Lists frequencies allocated for Freenet communication.

PMR 446 Frequencies

Lists frequencies used for PMR 446 personal mobile radio.

Marine Frequencies

Lists frequencies for international VHF marine band communications.

CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

Disposal and Recycling

Information on the proper disposal and recycling of the electronic device.

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Declares the AE33U's compliance with EU Directive 2014/53/EU.

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