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Thank you for purchasing a Drake R8B Communications
Receiver. This receiver has been designed and manu-
factured to high quality standards, and will provide
reliable operation for many years.
Please carefully read the Owner's Manual in order to
take advantage of the many interesting features that
will provide enjoyable listening to radio broadcasts
around the world.
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Memory Functions
Memory Channel Programming
Recalling A Memory Channel
Deleting A Memory Channel
Erase All Memory Channels
Locking A Memory Channel
Scan Functions
Scan Memory
Scan Memory List Block
Locking A Memory Channel
Scan A - B
Important Notes About Scanning
Clock and Timer Functions
Time Display
Setting The 24 Hour Clocks
Timer Operation
Setting Timer On/Off Times
Enabling/Disabling Timer Operation
Timer Connector Interface
Special Use Features and Functions
Function Line Invert
Setting Power Off (On) Lamp Brightness
10 kHz/9 kHz Scan
Delete All Memory Locations
Power On Button Functions
Held Button Functions
RS232C Interface
Glossary of Terms
Suggested References
Quick Reference Guide
Troubleshooting
Special Display Messages
Service
Warranty
Warning: The R8B Communications Receiver complies with FCC
rule Part 15. Any changes or modifications to the receiver, without
expressed approval of the R. L. Drake Company, could cause the
receiver to violate the FCC Compliance rules.
Important Safeguards
Table of Contents
Introduction
General Description
Specifications / Accessories
Safety Voltage Selection
Installation
Unpacking
Location
Fixed Installation
Mobile Installation
Antenna Requirements
Installation Diagram
Front Panel Description
Front Panel Display
Rear Panel Description
Mute Operation of the Receiver
Getting Started
General Operating Information
Microprocessor Reset
Beep Tones
Getting Started
Frequency Step Selection
Dual VFO's
Direct Frequency Entry
Front Panel Lock
Passband Offset Operation
Notch Operation
AM Synchronous Detector
RF Function (Attenuator/Preamplifier)
Noise Blanker
CW Operation
RTTY Operation
SSB Operation
FM Operation
Gain and AGC Operation
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