AOR AR8000 - User Manual

AR8000 operating manual
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(1) Introduction & accessories
Thank you for purchasing THE NEW CONCEPT AOR AR8000 World Band
Wide Band all mode receiver.
This operating manual is divided into many sections and presented in a logical
order assuming that it will be read section by section following the examples.
However, if you are familiar with the operations of modern mulit-function
receivers you may proceed directly to section 6. Many phrases are repeated
through the manual, while this may make the text a little repetitious, it should
provide clear instructions if you refer directly to a specific section.
Every effort has been made to make this manual correct and up to date. Due
to continuous development of the receiver and by error or omissions anomalies
may be found and this is acknowledged.
Most apparent faults are usually due to accidental misoperation of the receiver,
carefully read all of the manual before deciding to return the receiver for repair.
Although carefully designed, this receiver (like all receivers) suffers from a
degree of internal noises known as spurii. They are a product of the receiver’s
circuitry and do not represent a fault.
This manual is protected by copyright AOR LTD 1994. No information
contained in this manual may be copied or transferred by any means without
the prior written consent of AOR LTD. AOR and the [AOR] logo are trade
marks of AOR, LTD. All other trade marks and names acknowledged. E&OE.
© 1994 AOR LTD.
Operating manual Conventions
Where text appears in [SQUARE BRACKETS] the keys are to be pressed
exactly as shown.
For example: [1] [4] [5] [ENT]
Means press the 1 key followed by the 4 key followed by the 5 key followed by
the enter key.
The arrow keys to the lower left of the keypad are referred to as UP / DOWN or
[UP] [DOWN] keys.
Words contained in speech marks “2VFO” refer to indications displayed on the
Liquid Crystal Display.
Where memory banks etc are empty the indication “- - -” is often displayed.
Sections of “italic text” indicate an advanced function or facility only available
when in EXPERT rather than NEWUSER status, please refer to section 6-3 for
further information.

Summary

(1) Introduction & accessories

(4) Precautions

4-3 Power requirements

Details power sources, voltage, current, and charging specifications.

(5) Controls and functions

(6) Basic manual operation of the receiver

6-1 Before starting

Instructions for initial preparation, including battery charging and antenna connection.

6-3 Defining initial configuration [CONF] BEEP, FUNC; 2 ndF, NEWUSER; EXPERT status

Guides users through setting initial receiver parameters and operational modes.

6-4 Entering a frequency through the keypad - VFO (MANUAL) MODE & changing from VFO “A” to VFO “B” and [A=B]

Explains how to input frequencies and manage VFO settings for manual operation.

6-8 Changing frequency using the [DIAL] (tuning control)

Details how to tune frequencies using the rotary DIAL control.

(7) Memory banks & channels

7-1 Storing receive data into memory - memory input in VFO mode

Step-by-step process for saving frequencies and settings into memory banks.

7-2 Memory recall (M.R) - Recalling receive data from memory

Instructions for retrieving stored frequencies and settings from memory.

(8) Editing, copying, moving & swapping channels

8-2 SET EDIT-CH - editing, copying, moving and swapping memory channels

Accessing the menu for comprehensive memory channel management operations.

8-3 COPY-MODE

Explains how to create an exact copy of memory channel data to another location.

8-5 MOVE-MODE

Details how to move memory channel data, deleting it from the source.

8-6 SWAP-MODE

Describes how to exchange data between two specified memory channels.

8-8 Deleting memory channels and banks

Instructions for removing individual memory channels or entire memory banks.

(9) PASSWORD operation - memory & search banks

9-1 When the PASSWORD is first used

Steps for setting up a password for the first time.

(10) SCAN - scanning memory channels & banks

10-1 SCAN - outline introduction to facilities available in default NEWUSER status

10-4 SCANNING a memory bank...

10-6 Memory bank linking “SET M-SCAN; BNK.LK” for scanning ALL memory banks...

10-12 Additional SCAN options in EXPERT status

(11) SELECT SCAN - special “select scan list” overview

11-1 SELECT SCAN - while in SCAN MODE (tagging and un-tagging)

11-3 SELECT SCAN using the “SELECT SCAN” EDIT menu overview and terminology

11-4 SELECT new “SELECT SCAN” channels using the menu

11-5 DELETE individual “SELECT SCAN” channels

(12) Priority operation

12-1 Engaging PRIORITY channel

How to activate and set the primary channel for priority monitoring.

12-2 Changing PRIORITY channel parameters

(13) SEARCH - search banks and frequency pass

13-1 Manual SEARCH between the twin VFO frequencies

Performing a manual frequency search using the dual VFO system.

13-2 Program search banks

Details on creating and managing programmable search banks.

13-3 Program search facilities & saving “active” frequencies to memory

Using program search and saving found frequencies into memory.

13-5 SEARCH - outline introduction to facilities available in default NEWUSER status

13-9 Additional SEARCH options in EXPERT status

13-10 Deleting program search bank data

(14) FREQUENCY PASS (lockout)

14-1 FREQUENCY PASS (lockout) during program search

14-2 FREQUENCY PASS (lockout) using the “FREQ PASS” edit menu

(15) AUTO STORE - automatic memory write from program search mode

15-1 Using AUTO STORE in NEWUSER status

(16) POWER SAVE programming in EXPERT status

16-1 Changing POWER SAVE values

(18) Remote control using a computer (RS232 C)

18-1 Setting the RS232 parameters

Configuring serial communication settings like baud rate and delimiter.

(19) Clone (copy) data between two AR8000 receivers

19-1 CLONE (copy) in NEWUSER status

(20) Trouble shooting

20-1 Microprocessor reset

Procedure to reset the receiver's microprocessor when it becomes unresponsive.

20-2 Other possible apparent operational problems

20-3 Other LCD indications and error messages

AOR AR8000 Specifications

Frequency

frequency range	500 kHz to 1900 MHz
frequency step size	50 Hz to 999.995 kHz

Receive Sensitivity

receive sensitivity (2.0 MHz to 30 MHz) SSB	1.0 uV
receive sensitivity (2.0 MHz to 30 MHz) AM	3.0 uV
receive sensitivity (2.0 MHz to 30 MHz) NFM	1.5 uV
receive sensitivity (30 MHz to 1.0 GHz) SSB	0.25 uV
receive sensitivity (30 MHz to 1.0 GHz) AM	1.0 uV
receive sensitivity (30 MHz to 1.0 GHz) NFM	0.35 uV
receive sensitivity (30 MHz to 1.0 GHz) WFM	1.0 uV
receive sensitivity (1.0 GHz to 1.3 GHz) NFM	1.0 uV
receive sensitivity (1.3 GHz to 1.9 GHz) NFM	3.0 uV

Selectivity

selectivity SSB	4.0 kHz (-6dB), 7.5 kHz (-50dB)
selectivity AM/NFM	12 kHz (-6dB), 25 kHz (-60dB)
selectivity WFM	180 kHz (-6dB), 800 kHz (-50dB)

Power

power requirements	4.8V Nicad, 6.0V Manganese Battery, EXT 9.0 to 16V dc
power consumption (nominal)	160 mA
power consumption (stand by)	110 mA
power consumption (power save)	20 mA

Memory

memory channel	50 channel x 20 bank - total 1000
pass channel	50 channel x 20 bank - total 1000
priority channel	One