AOR AR2700 - (11) SEARCH - manual & program search banks and PASS; 11-1 Manual SEARCH

AR2700 operating manual
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(11) SEARCH - manual & program search banks and PASS
The AR2700 has a SEARCH mode whereby an upper and lower frequency
limit may be defined and the receiver instructed to look for activity on all
frequencies in selected step size and mode in an upward or downward
direction.
The mode and channel step will change automatically when set to the default
of PROGRAM “PROG” but data may be specified specifically if preferred.
* It is important that you do not confuse SEARCH and SCAN modes. *
SEARCH mode automatically TUNES THE RECEIVER THROUGH ALL
FREQUENCIES between two specified frequency limits looking for active
frequencies. SCAN mode automatically recalls and monitors SPECIFIC SPOT
FREQUENCIES which have been stored into memory.
The great advantage of SEARCH over manual tuning is that it is so fast! There
are many different options available for SEARCH mode which will be explained
in this section.
The search instructions may be programmed into banks. There are a total of
10 programmable search banks so that data entry and recall is simple and
efficient.
Continuously active or busy frequencies such as amateur band repeaters may
be PASSED (skipped) and active frequencies stored to memory.
When the receiver stops on a genuine active frequency during search, the
[SRCH] key may be pressed to transfer the frequency to VFO where it may be
monitored for long periods of time or tuned. Pressing [ENT] for more than
1.5 seconds will initiate the process of storing the frequency into a memory
channel.
Limitations of SEARCH mode
SEARCH mode is extremely effective for AM & NFM use in the VHF and UHF
bands. Searching the shortwave bands is usually ineffective due to the
relatively high background and in-band noise especially when propagation
conditions are good and bands open.
11-1 Manual SEARCH
The simplest form of SEARCH is achieved by programming a frequency while
in MANUAL MODE then press and hold the [UP] or [DOWN] key for more
than 1.5 seconds. The legend “SEARCH” and “MANUAL” will be displayed on
the LCD to indicate that a MANUAL SEARCH is in progress and the set will
start to tune upwards or downward depending upon which key had been used.