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in 2VFO mode to access the VFO PASS menu which extends to include the
SEARCH bank pass edit menu.
in 2VFO, SEARCH or SCAN mode to access the SELECT SCAN
edit menu.
PUSH to abort entry via the keypad.
to select the optional SLOT CARD when fitted.
and HOLD the key while powering On the AR8600 to soft reset the microprocessor
should the AR8600 appear to behave strangely... no memory contents will be lost.
Numeric figure one during frequency input. Selection of memory/scan bank “A” or “a” and search bank
“A” or “a” or “K” or “k”.
to toggle the attenuator on / off, the LCD legend “ATT” confirms
operation.
to toggle the noise limiter on / off, the LCD legend “NL” confirms
operation.
Numeric figure two during frequency input. Selection of memory/scan bank “B” or “b” and search bank
“B” or “b” or “L” or “l”.
to access the tuning STEP size (increment) menu.
Numeric figure three during frequency input. Selection of memory/scan bank “C” or “c” and search bank
“C” or “c” or “M” or “m”.
to access the receive mode selection menu.
to select AUTO-MODE where the receiver mode and tuning step
are automatically selected by the AR8600 microprocessor from the pre-programmed band plan data
(this is a short cut to save using the receive mode menu). The LCD legend “AUT” confirms that
auto-mode is in operation.
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