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AOR_AR8600 Wideband Reciever_Manual part3

1. The first item in the config menu is BEEP the default is beep on with a volume level of 09 Use the main dial or gt keys to vary beep level between the range of OFF and 01 to 09 with 09 being the loudest The key may be used as a short cut to 05 1 JH to accept the data and return to a standard display Alternatively 2 ISHS to abort entry or EA NEU to move to the next item on the config menu LAMP 14 2 CONFIG LAMP The AR8600 is equipped with high intensity green LEDs to illuminate the LCD and keypad when operating in areas of low level lighting While the AR8600 is switched on and connected to an external power source such as a power supply the lamp will be default PERMANENTLY ON The lamp will go out when the AR8600 is switched off The lamp may be configured in three ways CONT This setting is default setting when operating from an external power supply The lamp will CONTinuously illuminate the LCD and keypad The lamp will only extinguish when the AR8600 is 106 SECTION 14 2 14 3 14 4 placed in standby or is switched off If the optional BP8600 is fitted continuous operation of the lamp will drain the internal batteries more quickly reducing lifespan between charge cycles AUTO The lamp will automatically illuminate when the keypad or main dial are used The lamp will remain illuminated for a further five second after the last key push and will then switch off This is a good compromise setting for best
2. nn 01 99 seconds free search time nn 00 pause off To read SP lt CR gt Returns with SPnn as above Note Applies to the search group set by GS SR lt CR gt Recalls the currently selected search bank SRx lt CR gt 120 SECTION 17 3 where x A T or a t Recalls search bank x SR lt CR gt Responds with a listing of all search banks A J Responds with SRx SLnnnnnnnnnn SUnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn TTxxx x SS Start search ST Tuning step size SU Upper search frequency limit SW Bandscope Span Width or SRR for a blank bank Note Refer to the individual commands for further details SS lt CR gt Start searching using the current search bank SSx lt CR gt Start searching using the parameters stored in search bank x A T or a t To set STnnnnm0 lt CR gt Set the tuning step size in Hz To set STnnn nm CR Set the tuning step size in kHz ST nnnnm0 ST nnn nm or ST turns on step adjust To read ST lt CR gt Responds with value format STnnnnmox x step adjust on See RF command for format of frequency To set SWn lt CR gt Where n 1 7 as follows 10 0MHz 5 0MHz 2 0MHz 1 0MHz 500kHz 200kHz 100kHz To read SW lt CR gt Responds with SWn where n has a value as above NOORONM TB Set Text Description for Bank TI Set priority interval TM Memory Text To set TBAXxxxxxxxx lt CR gt Sets the text for bank n A J or a j to be the
3. to accept the data and return to a standard display Alternatively 2 ISHS to abort entry or 7 ISHS 1l to move to the next item on the config menu FREQ DISP 14 6 CONFIG FREQ DISP It is possible to instruct the AR8600 NOT to display frequencies while in memory read search and scan modes should you wish for prying eyes not to see specifically what you are listening to Liberal use of text comments is recommended if you disable frequency display turned it off unless you choose to have really anonymous operation 108 SECTION 14 6 14 7 14 8 note Frequency display will be provided in VFO and VFO search and VFO scan even with the frequency ols T display disabled B FREEQ DIZFP MH rr The FREQUENCY DISPLAY parameters are setup in the CONFIG MEITE PEUT menu To access the config menu 2 ISHS M 2 ISHS 760 2 ISHS ll eight times to move the cursor to the FREQ DISP selection point Use the main dial or amp gt keys to toggle between ON and OFF The key may be used as a short cut to ON which is default ISHS to accept the data and return to a standard display Alternatively 2 ISHS to abort entry or 2 ISHS 1l to move to the next item on the config menu WRITE PROT 14 7 CONFIG GLOBAL write protect It is possible to globally write protect the entire AR8600 data storage this prevents memory entry search bank programming loading of data via the option socket loading of data from the optio
4. 8 character ASCII comment specified TB lt CR gt or TB lt CR gt Responds with a complete listing of the comments for each bank in the following form TB MW A 50 TBAAOR Test MW a 50 TBa MW B 50 TBBAOR MW b 50 TBb MW C 10 TBCAOR Test MW c 90 TBc MW D 50 TBDAOR Test MW d 50 TBd MW E 50 TBE MW e 50 TBe TBx lt CR gt Responds with the text for bank x in the following format TBA TBAAOR Test To set Tlnn lt CR gt Sets priority interval nn 01 19 in seconds To read TI lt CR gt Responds with TDnn nn is current priority interval value expressed in seconds To write TMxxx x lt CR gt Where xxx x is a 12 character ASCII text comment Note See TT command TS TT Text Search Search Bank Text VANB Set VFO A B VF VL VR VS VT VvV Select 1 VFO Beep volume level Firmware Version VFO search VFO auto store VFO Scan TSxxx x lt CR gt Searches for the specified text in a memory channel Where xxx x is a minimum of 2 characters and a maximum of 11 characters of ASCII text comment Note The more characters specified the faster the search Note When the text search has completed lt CR gt is returned Note When the RX lt CR gt command is issued with TS the relative bank and channel number will be shown To set TTxxx x lt CR gt Where xxx x is a 12 character ASCII text comment Note See SE command To set VxnnnnnnnnmO CR in Hz or Vxnnnn nnn
5. B JT Select the LOAD option 7 ISHS Pass to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to load using the amp gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 2 ISHS the 1 key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the c keys to select ALL SRCH 2 ISHS to start the data load The legend EXT MEM LOADING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that loading is in progress The search load process will take a few seconds to complete Once the load is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc 18 7 6 EM8200 SEARCH BANK save and load The search data saved or loaded can be specific to one bank only Save SRCH BANK one specific search bank Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence ISHE PRESS D JT Select the SAVE option ISHE to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 2 ISHS the amp key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the gt keys to select SRCH BANK ISHS the lt key to move the cursor to the right of the legend SRCH BANK to enable selection of the desired search bank to save Use the main dial lt gt keys or keypad to select the desired search bank 2 ISHS to start the search data save The legend EXT MEM SAVING will be displayed with
6. Memory bank resizing Memory write Noise limiter Frequency offset Set and list frequency offset Opening message Protect memory channel Delete pass frequency Bandscope peak hold Priority channel Wait time for LC2 List pass frequencies Write search pass frequency Quick memory QP Qs RF RX SA SB SC SD SE SH SI SL SM SP SR SS ST SU Sw TB TI TM TS TT VA VB VF VL VR VS VT VV WM WP XA XB XD XM XP Power off Delete search bank Set receive frequency Respond with current data Search audio squelch Search level squelch Voice invertor frequency requires the optional VI8200 slot card Search hold delay time Set search data Set offset step Voice invertor on off requires the optional VI8200 slot card Lower search frequency limit Start select scan Search pause time Recall search parameters Start search Tuning step size Upper search frequency limit Bandscope span width Set text description for bank Set priority interval Memory text Text search Search bank text Set VFO A Set VFO B Select 1 VFO mode Beep volume Firmware version VFO search VFO auto store VFO scan Write protect bank Write protect enable Scan audio squelch Scan level squelch Memory scan delay time Mode scan Scan pause setting UP DOWN Tuning arrows 115 SECTION 17 3 17 3 Detailed RS232 command listing for the AR8600 A AF AM AP AS AT AU BP BS Re
7. audio scan off nnn 001 255 audio scan value To read XA lt CR gt Responds with XA nnn or XA nnn if current voice level gt nnn Note Applies to the scan group set by GM To set XBnnn lt CR gt Where nnn 0 level scan off nnn 001 255 level scan value To read XB lt CR gt Responds with XB nnn or XB nnn if current level gt nnn Note Applies to the scan group set by GM To set XDnn lt CR gt nn 00 off or nn 01 99 representing 100ms increments 0 1 9 9s To read XD lt CR gt Responds with XDn n as above To set XMn lt CR gt 0 WFM 1 NFM 2 AM 3 USB 4 LSB 5 CW 6 SFM 7 WFM 8 NAM F All mode To read XM lt CR gt Responds with XMn as above To set XPnn lt CR gt 00 pause off 01 99 pause time in seconds To read XP lt CR gt Responds with XPnn as above n lt CR gt where nis a binary byte value as follows Oxic Oxid f Oxte Oxtf 17 4 CLONE of data via the RS232 socket It is possible to copy data clone between two AR8600 receivers using a 9 pin male to 9 pin male lead no computer is required The pin connections should be as follows 9 pin female plug 9 pin female plug of the first AR8600 of the second AR8600 2 3 3 2 5 GND 5 GND 1 4 6 7 8 9 NC 1 4 6 7 8 9 NC Note As clone of data takes a while it is suggested that the receivers are connected to external power or at least that the BP8600 optional internal NiCad is FU
8. desired memory bank to save Use the main dial lt c keys or keypad to select the desired memory bank 2 ISHS to start the memory data save The legend EXT MEM SAVING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that saving is in progress The memory save process will take a couple of seconds to complete Once the save is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc Load MEM DATA all memory banks It is presumed that you have already saved memory data to one of the four EM8200 memory locations Make sure that global write protect is not set or the data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loaded Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 HG IRES S OUT 3 Select the LOAD option 7 ISHS Pass to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 2 ISHS the amp key to move the IIHF cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the gt keys to select MEM BNK the U key to move the cursor to the right of the legend MEM BNK to enable selection of the desired memory bank to load Use the main dial gt keys or keypad to select the desired memory bank 2 ISHS to start the memory data load The legend EXT MEM LOADING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that loading is in progress The memory load process w
9. key until the opening message has performed and a frequency is displayed in 2VFO mode All scan amp search environments are cleared bank link is set off and the receiver frequency will be set to 88 000 MHz for both VFO A and VFO B The beep will be enabled and set to default as will lamp and LCD contrast All memory and search bank data will be intact 19 2 Other trouble shooting suggestions AR8600 will not power on Check that the set is connected to external power 12V d c or that the optional BP8600 battery is fitted and contains charge There is no audio It may simply be that the squelch is closed or volume is turned down 2RES and hold the ICI key and adjust the volume to a comfortable level Ensure that no external loud speaker headphone or earphone is in use Check that the band scope is not in operation AR8600 display is strange and there is no audio Check that the band scope is not in operation ISHS 2e There is no receive Check that a suitable aerial is connected to the AR8600 and the attenuator is not switched on ATT legend also that the aerial is not accidentally connected to the i f input socket instead of the aerial socket Check that VOICE squelch is not in use VSQ legend check that LEVEL squelch LSQ legend is not in operation Intermittent receive Check that priority is not engaged and the band scope is not in operation Strange audio Ensure that you are using the correct receive mode an
10. stated offset frequency for offset mm Note See notes for OF To set OMn lt CR gt Where n 0 display the standard default message n 1 display no opening message n 2 display a custom 48 character message defined as follows OM xxx x To set PCn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on PC lt CR gt Turns off protection on all channels in the current bank To read PC lt CR gt Response is POn Note Use WM command to protect a bank PDxnn CR Deletes pass frequency nn 00 49 in search bank x A T or a t PDx lt CR gt Deletes all pass channels in bank x A T or a t Note The list of pass frequencies is shifted down each time a channel is deleted To set PHn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on To read PH lt CR gt Response is PHn To set PPxnn lt CR gt Selects channel xnn as the priority channel where x is a bank A J or a j and nn is a channel number To read PP lt CR gt Responds with PPxnn To set PQnn lt CR gt Sets time nn 00 99 corresponding to 000 990 mS in steps of 10 mS To read PQ lt CR gt Responds with PQnnn 000 999 mS Note This wait time is used as a buffer PRxnn lt CR gt Lists the pass frequency stored in pass channel nn of bank x A T a t or V PRx lt CR gt Lists all pass frequencies for bank x A T or a t V VFO PR lt CR gt Lists all pass frequencies in the current bank or the VFO Responds with PRxnn ffffffffff Where x bank nn channel ffffffff
11. technical assistance 140 SECTION 20 20 Optional accessories Slot cards Five slot cards are available 9 ROM VI8200 CT8200 TE8200 RU8200 EM8200 Miscellaneous Voice inverter analogue in 157 steps CTCSS squelch amp search Tone eliminator in 256 steps Chip based recording unit and playback 20 seconds approx External extended memory backup 4 000 memories 160 search banks can hold as much data as 4 x AR8600 Three leads are available for use with the option socket 1 2 3 Aerials CR5000 DC8600 BP8600 MM8600 MF2 5 MF6 tape recording lead d c lead with cigar lighter plug fitted optional internal NiCad battery pack provides about 2 hours of operation requires workshop fitting Wrap around mobile mount Substitute Collins SSB mechanical filter requires workshop fitting Substitute Collins AM mechanical filter requires workshop fitting Note reduces audio fidelity due to the narrow bandwidth employed There are many suitable aerials available on the market these include MA500 DA3000 SA7000 LA320 ABF125 VHF UHF whip aerial on magnetic base with 4m of coaxial cable Base is 85mm in diameter total height is 720mm Coverage is 25 to 1300 MHz 16 element discone aerial with 15 of coax Coverage is 30 MHz to 2 GHz Passive twin element wide band aerial with 15m of coax Coverage is 30 kHz to 2 GHz Desktop loop aerial 1 6 MHz to 15 MHz Opt
12. the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that saving is in progress The search save process will take a couple of seconds to complete Once the save is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc Load SRCH BANK one specific search bank It is presumed that you have already saved search data to one of the four EM8200 memory locations Make sure that global write protect is not set or the data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loaded 136 SECTION 18 7 6 18 7 7 Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 SH RES B JT 3 Select the LOAD option 7 ISHS Pass to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to load using the gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 2 ISHS the amp key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the gt keys to select SRCH BANK 2 ISHS the T key to move the cursor to the right of the legend SRCH BANK to enable selection of the desired search bank to load Use the main dial lt keys or keypad to select the desired search bank 2 ISHS to start the search data load The legend EXT MEM LOADING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that loading is in progress The search load process will take a couple of seconds to complete Once the load is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc 18 7 7 EM8
13. to select SAVE 2 ISHS the amp key to move down the COPY RS232C menu the cursor will be flashing to the left of the item ALL DATA If you want to load ALL DATA 2 ISHS ENT alternatively use the main dial or c keys to select the type of data you wish to save send to the other radio It is Complete when SAWING most important that the type of data selected is thus number reaches 0 zero 4 A A IDENTICAL on both radios SHS ENT The bottom two rows of the LCD will display the legends SAVING and a number which will start counting downward to indicate that the copy process clone of data has started When the number reaches zero the copy process will have completed both radios will revert to standard displays AUT CHPV 2320 xov ALL DATA 123 SECTION 17 4 1 18 15 1 Note If you make a mistake during programming it is possible to 2 ISHS the Cl FAR key to exit the menu However be careful and get it right in the first place this is the best way of avoiding the possibility of data corruption Write protect Individual memory channel protect and search bank protect status is ignored however global protect will prevent data being cloned between radios 18 Slot card sockets The AR8600 has the provision to accept up to five optional slot cards into special socket on the rear of the cabinet Avoid dust or objects particularly conductive material and liquid from entering the so
14. trace to LOAD LCD Me IHT EXT FUSH EHTEE Loading a band scope directly from external memory for viewing It is possible to load a band scope directly from EM8200 external memory for immediate display on the LCD Use the key sequence JSH JRESS S to access the band scope load menu the legend B SCOPE LOAD will be displayed ISHE the key to toggle the memory selection between INTERNAL INT and EXTERNAL EXT the default is EXT Select EXT then use the main dial or lt gt keys to select one of the EM8200 memory locations 0 1 2 or 3 7 ISHS to recall the trace directly to the LCD for immediate viewing Note For further information regarding the band scope please refer to section 15 of this manual 138 SECTION 19 19 1 19 2 19 Trouble shooting Should the AR8600 appear to act strangely check out the following suggestions to see if the problem can be overcome Failing this switch off the AR8600 disconnect any external power connection and ideally remove the optional BP8600 battery from the radio if fitted Wait for at least 30 seconds then reconnect the power and switch the radio on again Check to see if the problem has cleared 19 1 Soft reset of microprocessor If removing power and switching the AR8600 off on does not help try a soft reset of the microprocessor Soft reset is achieved by powering up the radio with the GI FAR key held do not release the CI FAR
15. unhindered 18 4 CT8200 optional CTCSS slot card The CT8200 enables the AR8600 to search for 50 CTCSS tones which may be in use on the current receive frequency and to save a specific CTCSS tone from the 50 tones available into each VFO each search bank and every memory channel individually CTCSS is used by many amateur band repeaters public utilities and private mobile radio services where shared resources are used CTCSS ensures that operators only hear traffic intended for them Register the CT8200 slot card Insert the CT8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on and REGISTER the CT8200 card via the OPTION SELECT registration menu Refer to section 18 2 and the example for the TE8200 shown in section 18 3 To use the CT8200 Select VFO mode by pressing to place the AR8600 in to a known condition Once the CT8200 has been registered toggling on off of the CTCSS and selection of CTCSS tone is accomplished from the CT8200 menu 7 ISHS FUNC 2 ISHS to access the CT8200 menu 127 SECTION 18 4 18 4 1 2 ISHS the key to toggle the CTCSS facility between OFF ON SRCH default is off To abort entry and exit the menu 2 ISHS CL FAR Note You won t be able to audibly hear a CTCSS tone due to the low frequencies employed and audio characteristics of the AR8600 and other receivers 18 4 1 CTCSS tone squelch While in the CTCSS menu 2 SH to activate the CTCSS facility the LCD legend ON is displa
16. visibility and battery life if the optional BP8600 battery is being used OFF This setting is most useful when operating from the optional BP8600 internal battery to reduce power consumption and increase battery life The lamp remains permanently extinguished this is useful when used in areas of high light levels The LAMP is setup in the CONFIG menu To access the config menu ISHS FUNC 2 ISHS 7Ga 2 ISHCS J to move the cursor to the LAMP selection point Use the main dial or gt keys to toggle the lamp between AUTO CONT and OFF The key may be used as a short cut to AUTO 1 JH to accept the data and return to a standard display Alternatively 2 ISHS to abort entry or ISHS T to move to the next item on the config menu CONTRAST 14 3 CONFIG CONTRAST The AR8600 is equipped with variable LCD contrast which is adjustable in 32 steps to provide best visibility under different viewing angles extremes of ambient light amp temperature and between sets due to variation The default setting for contrast is 14 The display generally becomes too dark to read around 20 and too feint around 02 the key may be used as a short cut to 14 Best results are usually achieved within the range of 09 15 The CONTRAST is setup in the CONFIG menu To access the config menu PUSH 2 ISHS 760 2 ISHS ll twice to move the cursor to the CONTRAST selection point Use the main dial or keys to vary the contrast level to
17. 200 internally stored band scope save and load It is possible to save the internally stored band scope to the EM8200 external memory locations 0 1 2 3 or 4 using the COPY EXT MEM menu If a band scope trace is currently actively displayed on the LCD while in BAND SCOPE mode it may also be saved to external memory Save B SCOPE To save the internally stored band scope to external memory access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 SHS FRERES OT Select the SAVE option 2 ISHS to toggle between lee 3 load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save PLN IHT EA ki using the lt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 FUSH EHTEFR 2 ISHS the key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the gt keys to select B SCOPE 2 ISHS to start the band scope data save The legend EXT MEM SAVING will be briefly displayed the save process T will only take a second to complete Once the save is complete Es T ME fti the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search SAWIHG I etc ED D Load B SCOPE for future display It is presumed that you have already saved band scope data to one of the four EM8200 memory locations Make sure that global write protect is not set or the data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loaded It is also possible to load a band scope trace directly into the band scope display for immediate viewing this is explain
18. 35422222222 DS0063 2238B96322255222 2233322233223332 DS0031 23345F9654222222 3334334332222222 Note Data is always sent 32 lines at a time Frequency is obtained from the data of the centre frequency Even if the span is selected as 5MHz 500kHz or 100kHz the response is always based on 10MHz or 20kHz When the marker is moved the data between the centre frequency and the new marker frequency will be renewed Frequency data is still obtainable from the centre frequency Note When a centre frequency is entered all figures numbers except the sweep range upper and lower frequencies will be void 9 centre frequency 2222222222222483 224535AD83332142 f centre frequency DS1023 There are 1000 pieces of data over a 10MHz span in 10kHz steps plus 24 pieces in reserve Note Data is sent continuously either buffer memory is required or high speed processing is required in order not to miss data DS0543 DSs0511 345354339AFD9633 59564323433379AD 8634345443369642 2532423333458423 10MHz DS0031 233459A654222222 3334334332222222 All figures are data number marker frequency centre frequency Span 10MHz 5MHz 2MHz 1MHz 50kHz Upper frequency 1023 800 620 572 545 Centre frequency 512 512 512 512 512 Lower frequency 12 260 410 442 482 Each one represents 10kHz Span 200kHz 100kHz Upper frequency 118 92 Centre frequency 64 64 Lower frequency 00 29 Each one represents 2kHz DT Display frequency text To
19. 4 SECTION 18 1 18 1 1 18 1 2 18 2 Signal types depend upon the slot card fitted these include e 4 2V PSU GROUND CARD RECOGNITION AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT CARD CONTROL IN CARD CONTROL OUT 18 1 1 Fitting the slot cards Always switch the AR8600 off when inserting a slot card The slot cards are fitted into the rear panel of the AR8600 look for the labels embossed into the rear panel underneath the appropriate slot socket care should be taken not to insert the wrong card into each socket as each socket is identical Hold the slot card so that its label also faces upward An arrow printed on the slot card indicates the direction of entry into the AR8600 insert the connector end of the slot card into the AR8600 the end you will be left holding has groves to help grip Without using excessive force use a thumb to push the slot card into the body of the AR8600 until only the grooved section is left protruding Note Care should be taken not to insert the wrong card into each socket as every socket is identical apart from the label The AR8600 will automatically recognise each optional slot card Refer to section 18 2 of this manual When slot cards are fitted the AR8600 menu system dynamically changes to reflect the slot card currently fitted If however the AR8600 thinks that a slot card option is fitted when it isn t access the slot card menu and disable the option You may wish to leave certa
20. B WAM NFM 12kHz 6dB 25kHz 40dB WFM 150kHz 3dB 380kHz 20dB 350mA nominal external 12 14V d c centre positive negative ground 155 W x 57 H x197 D mm excluding projections such as feet and knobs 1 5kg 1 000 20 banks 50 1 40 50 per search bank 50 for VFO search Maximum 37 42 steps per second Specifications subject to change without notice due to continuous development of the receiver E amp OE 143
21. D has elapsed SB Search level squelch To set SBnnn lt CR gt SR Recall search nnn 0 level search off nnn 001 255 audio search value To read SB CR Responds with SB nnn or SB nnn current level gt nnn parameters To read SD lt CR gt Responds with SDn n as above Note Writes to the search group as specified by GS you cannot write to search group 0 SEx SLannnnnnnnn SUnnnnnnnnnn AUn STnnnnnn MDn AT n T Tx Sets search parameters for search bank x A T or a t TT permits a 12 character alphanumeric ASCII comment to be specified Parameters ST MD AT TT are all optional and need only be specifies if required Note Refer to the individual commands for further details To set SHnnnnm0 lt CR gt Set the tuning step size in Hz To set SHnnn nm lt CR gt Set the tuning step size in kHz SH nnnnm0 SH nnn nm or SH turns on step adjust mis either 0 or 5 To read SH lt CR gt Responds with value format SHnnnnmoO0x x step adjust on Voice Invertor on off Note Requires VI8B200 To Set SIn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on To read SI lt CR gt Responds with SIn SCnnn Example SItw SC051 when the invertor value is 051 Note Refer to individual commands for details of each field Lower search frequency limit See RF command for format of frequency SM lt CR gt Starts select scan using the parameters selected Note Up to 100 select scan channels To set SPnn lt CR gt where
22. LLY charged while cloning data Do not prematurely terminate the clone of data in any way or data corruption may occur do not switch either AR8600 off disconnect the clone lead or disconnect power Data can be copied in either direction but the EM8200 is not supported only INTERNAL data can be copied between radios Connect each radio to the 9 pin to 9 pin lead and switch them on The following table indicates the facilities available ALL DATA All data is transferred from one radio to the other approx 8 minutes 30 seconds SEARCH BANK A specific search bank is copied to the same or different bank number of the second radio approx 3 seconds ALL SEARCH All search banks are copied from one radio to the other keeping bank numbers the same approx 1 minute 30 seconds MEM BANK A specific memory bank is copied to the same or different bank number of the second radio Ensure that the memory banks have the same sizes allocated dynamic memory bank resizing or data may be lost approx 30 seconds ALL MEM All memory banks are copied from one radio to the other keeping bank numbers the same Memory banks are handled as a pair A a B b etc If memory banks are not the same size dynamic memory bank resizing some data will be lost approx 5 minutes 122 SECTION 17 4 1 17 4 1 How to clone data Ensure that the RS232 baud rate is set to the same speed for b
23. SD Set hold delay time mode in search mode To set SDnn lt CR gt where QSx CR 01 99 Delay in 1 10ths of a second Delete search bank x A T or a t FF hold 00 delay off RFnnnnnnnnm0 lt CR gt Tune to the specified frequency expressed in Hz RFnnnn nnnnm lt CR gt Tune to the specified frequency expressed in MHz m must either be 5 for 50Hz or 0 Any other digit is ignored Note Frequencies below 3 0MHz are specified in kHz SE Set search data RX lt CR gt Recalls current operating parameters in the following formats SH Set offset step 2 VFO mode Vx RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn VFO search mode VS Vx RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn VFO scan mode W Vx RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn Memory manual mode SI MR MXxnn MPn RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TMxxx x Scan mode MS MXxnn MPn RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TMxxx x Select scan mode SMMXxnn MPn RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TMxxx x Search mode SRx RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TTxxx x SL Note Refer to individual commands for details of each field SM Start select scan SA Search Audio To set SAnnn lt CR gt nnn 0 audio search off nnn 001 255 level value To read SA lt CR gt Responds with SA nnn or SA nnn SP Search pause current voice level gt nnn time setting Note Applies to search group specified by GS Note Search will resume when signal strength drops below pre set level and delay time set by S
24. SECTION 13 3 13 3 Short cut text entry keypad with lt gt 7S keys Text may also be entered using a combination of the keypad and gt 4 keys While in a text input menu JRESS S FUNC for flashing FUNC legend then refer to the following table Look for the required character in the table then PUSH the key shown to the horizontal left followed by the gt ft amp key shown above the required character do not push both keys together The first key push will produce a character on the screen which will be replaced with the required character when the second key is pushed the cursor with then move one place to the right Note The CASE SHIFT key is used to access lower case letters 2 PUSH this key second Ava Kk U u C o Hm W W H n Kx a Y y P F 2 2 CP Rr 5 5 T Zt Example To select the letter N JRESS S FUNG until the flashing FUNC is displayed 2 ISHS 40K the number 4 will be displayed 2 ISHS the desired N character will be displayed and the cursor will move one position to the right The flashing FUNC legend will continue to flash if it is not required further 3 oH FUNC for it to be removed from the LCD 3 z a s um a I tn a t Example To select the letter e TRESS FLING until the flashing FUNC is displayed 2 ISHS SEO the number 5 will be displayed 2 ISHS to instruct the CPU that
25. SECTION 18 2 18 3 For example if you have the TE8200 and VI8200 slot cards fitted pressing the 4 key will skip over the CT8200 selection line the second page containing the EM8200 and RU8200 entries will also be inaccessible The ff key may be used to move backward through the menu items Ignore the AUT legend if displayed on the LCD When the cursor is flashing on the desired line for the required option use gt or or MAIN DIAL to REGISTER or DE REGISTER the option as a toggle When registered the lagend A will be displayed on the LCD next to the slot card description Remember you may register one slot card from GROUP 1 and one card from GROUP 2 for simultaneous operation if desired To complete the selection 2 ISHS AUT AUT a OPTION SEL a OPTION SEL ZM TONE ELAT W RECORDER ll A Y CTCSS EXT MEN VOICE INP END 18 3 TE8200 optional tone eliminator slot card The TE8200 enables the AR8600 to ignore certain transmission tones which ASB sorto would otherwise stop the scan and search processes Pilot tones are often transmitted by public utility services and railways making their transmissions TE 8200 troublesome and fatiguing to monitor without the use of the TE8200 The TONE ELIMINATER TE8200 may also be programmed to re start scanning when an engaged tone is encountered such a bleep is often featured by semi duplex public service repeaters There are 256 values for the to
26. a lower case letter is required CASE SHIFT 2 ISHS ff the desired e character will be displayed and the cursor will move one position to the right The flashing FUNC legend will continue to flash if it is not required further 2 S HG FUNG for it to be removed from the LCD 105 SECTION 14 14 1 14 2 14 Configuration menu The configuration CONFIG menu is used to set fundamental operating parameters and other variables which do not appear in any other menu heading BEEP Confirmation amp error tone LAMP LCD amp keypad illumination CONTRAST LCD contrast adjustment AUTO PWR OFF Auto inactivity power off REMOTE BPS RS232 baud rate RMT ID Computer control address FREQ DISP Frequency readout on off WRITE PROT Global write protect OPENING MESSAGE Change the power up message 14 1 CONFIG BEEP The AR8600 emits confirmation beeps while the keypad is used AUT y BEEP M Gz A HIGH pitched beep indicates correct operation while a LOW pitched beep indicates that an error or unexpected entry has taken i place The volume of the beep is independent of the main volume L HHF ALTO control and can be separately defined It is recommended that the E sia beep facility be enabled especially in the early days while gaining COHTRAST i8 familiarity of the receiver Het Beep is setup in the CONFIG menu To access the config menu 7 ISHS FUNC 2 ISHS 760
27. achieve best visibility 2 ISHS to accept the data and return to a standard display Alternatively 2 ISHS to abort entry or 2 ISHS T to move to the next item on the config menu auto power off 14 4 CONFIG Auto power off An auto power off facility is available to switch the AR8600 off automatically after a programmable period of squelch inactivity this prevents the batteries from becoming flat when monitoring a completely inactive frequency Note Be careful how you use auto power off as it might catch you out one day if a short auto power off period has been set auto power off setting is not cancelled with power off on if the AR8600 appears to switch itself off for no reason check to make sure that you haven t enabled auto power off there is no associated LCD legend 107 SECTION 14 4 14 5 14 6 AUTO POWER OFF is setup in the CONFIG menu T the confi ISHS Func SHE 7 o access the contig menu ms 1 JH ll three times to move the cursor to the ATE PuR ABEF AUTO PWR OFF selection point Use the main dial or amp gt keys HT sm GFF to vary the time between 0 5 hours to 9 5 hours in 0 5 hr a SH i H a SHE increments the key may be used as a short cut to OFF Heat When the AR8600 squelch closes the CPU will wait the length of time programmed in auto power off before automatically switching the AR8600 off If the squelch opens again before auto switch off time has elapsed the radio will not powe
28. ayback It is assumed that you have already made a recording While in the record amp playback menu select PLAY and 7 ISHS ENT The LCD will return to its previous display with the legend PLY in the bottom left corner of the LCD to show that the RU8200 is active Playback will start instantly While playback is in progress the second line from the bottom of the LCD usually displaying the standby frequency in 2VFO mode changes to a progress bar PLY gt indicating that playback is in progress Once started the playback process continues for about 20 seconds and the legend End is displayed when the playback is complete You may 2 ISHS the CI FAR key to cancel playback or clear the recording related text from the LCD Note No liability in any form will be accepted in respect of recordings made using the RU8200 option 131 SECTION 18 7 18 7 1 18 7 EM8200 optional external extended memory slot card The EM8200 enables the whole 1 000 memory channels in 20 banks and 40 program search banks to be backed up to the EM8200 In fact the EM8200 can EM 8200 hold the entire contents of the AR8600 including environmental operating data and band scope FOUR times in EM8200 locations 0 1 2 amp 3 It is not necessary to save ALL data you can specifically choose what data is to be backed up and to which location Note You cannot scan or search the backup information data must be loaded back into th
29. cations carefully if your mains supply uses Protective Multiple Earth PME system If in doubt consult an experienced electrician Connecting an external earth wire may greatly reduce the local noise encountered when listening on the short wave bands It is very important to provide a good earth should you use an aerial tuning unit A short length of thick gauge earth wire may be connected to a nearby central heating radiator or water pipe but never use a gas pipe for earthing Ideally a separate earth rod should be used but the length between the receiver and rod becomes restrictive if too long the earth system may well pick up noise rather than remove it Propagation VHF and UHF transmissions generally only propagate relatively short distances when compared to short wave signals For all intents and purposes they may be considered as line of sight plus a bit Where as point to point communication between mobile users or when in built up areas may only be a couple of kilometres aircraft at heights of 30 000 feet may be heard for many tens of kilometres 100 to 300 with the right conditions Unlike VHF and UHF transmissions which generally propagate only on a localised basis to the horizon plus a small amount short wave transmissions may travel for many thousands of kilometres Depending upon the frequency in use time of day season of the year and sun spot activity transmissions may propagate completely around the World Luckily the frequen
30. ckets when slot cards are not in use otherwise the receiver may be damaged by short circuits Note Although the cards are also compatible with the AOR AR8200 and AR8200 SERIES 2 receivers the EM8200 card cannot be used to transfer data between the AR8200 AR8200 SERIES 2 and AR8600 receiver the data format is NOT directly compatible 18 1 Optional slot cards All five of the optional SLOT CARDS may be simultaneously fitted to the AR8600 there are separate marked slot sockets for each card it is possible to select and use a maximum of two slot cards at any time The slot cards are divided into two groups 1 and 2 any card from group 1 may be selected along with any card from group 2 for simultaneously operation you cannot use more than one card from each group simultaneously Do not use anything other than the genuine AOR slot cards AORLTD TE 8200 TONE euimmater TE8200 Tone eliminator in 256 steps AOR LTD CT 8200 CT8200 CTCSS squelch amp search ctcss 1 VI8200 Voice inverter analogue in 157 steps VI 8200 inverter P x RU8200 Chip based recording and playback 20 seconds approx choos may also be configured as a 20 second continuous loop pr fa AOR LTD EM 8200 EXT MEMORY L a EM8200 External extended memory backup 4 000 memories 160 search banks can hold as much data as 4 x AR8600 12
31. command Note Responds with if the channel is blank MWxnn lt CR gt Sets number of channels in bank x to nn where nn 10 90 MWx lt CR gt Responds with the current allocation for bank x MW x nn y mm Example MWA MW A 50 a 50 MW lt CR gt or MW lt CR gt Responds with a list of 10 allocations Example MW MW A 50 TBAAOR Test MW a 50 TBa MW B 50 TBBAOR Test MW b 50 TBbaer band MW C 50 TBCham call MW c 50 TBcair band MW D 50 TBDrepeater 118 SECTION 17 3 MX Write data to memory NL Noise Limiter OF Select offset frequency OL Set and list offset frequencies MW d 50 TBdaer band MW E 50 TBEMARINEch MW e 50 TBeair band Notes 1 This feature allows the size of memory banks to be changed in size from 10 to 90 channels Note the total number of channels allocated to each bank pair upper and lower case remains 100 channels ie size of A size of a 100 2 It takes a significant amount of time to execute this command Do not attempt to send another command until the radio responds with a CR 3 When the size of a bank is changed any channels that are allocated from the smaller bank to the larger are erased ie setting bank B to 80 channels and b to 20 channels then resetting B to 30 channels will cause the last 50 channels of B to be erased OM Opening message PC Protect memory channel PD Delete pass frequency MXxnnRFnnnnnnnnnn AUn STnnnnnn MOn AT PH TMoooo
32. cope and environment data 2 ALL MEM All memory channels 3 MEM BANK One specified memory bank 4 ALL SRCH All search banks 5 SRCH BANK One specified search bank 6 B SCOPE Band scope data 18 7 1 Initialising formatting the EM8200 before use The EM8200 has been tested during manufacture but is not fully formatted Before you use the EM8200 for saving real data you must format the memory this only needs to be carried out once in the life of the EM8200 similar to formatting a computer disk drive To format the memory simply execute a SAVE ALL to each of the four memory locations of the EM8200 0 1 2 amp 3 132 SECTION 18 7 1 18 7 2 If you do not format the memory you will still be able to carry out SAVE ALL item 1 in the table but the specific data saves items 2 3 4 5 amp 6 will not operate If you do not format the memory and later attempt to use a specific memory save or load an error beep will sound if beep is enabled Register the EM8200 slot card Insert the EM8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on and REGISTER the EM8200 card via the OPTION SELECT registration menu Refer to section 18 2 and the example for the TE8200 shown in section 18 3 Remember the EM8200 is listed in group 2 of the slot card option list To use the EM8200 Insert the EM8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on select VFO mode 1 ISHS FUNC TRESS to access the EM8200 menu As the EM8200 has been registered th
33. ction of tone in increments of 10 zMFU LI H When selecting the value the legend will be displayed to the left of the numeric value to indicate that the displayed tone value uU E is contained in the current receive frequency this greatly eases location of the offending tone frequency to allow scan and search to continue To accept the data input 2 ISHS ENT alternatively to abort entry 7 ISHS ci FAR When active the LCD legend T EL will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD Refer to the table to reconcile value with frequency Frequency kHz 0 4 0 6 1 0 14 18 22 26 30 34 88 42 Tone value 0 70 160 190 210 220 230 237 240 245 248 60 110 170 200 220 230 235 240 245 248 250 Tone eliminator setting and value may be held separately in each VFO search bank and memory channel The squelch should be set to threshold in the usual manner Operation continues as normal with the tone eliminator active however if a transmission is encountered which contains a pilot tone which matches the current setting of the tone eliminator the squelch will close allowing the scan and search processes to continue i e the AR8600 will NOT think that it has found an active receive frequency or blank carrier Note The tone eliminator does not remove whistles from the loudspeaker it purely allows scan amp squelch to continue
34. cy may be transferred to VFO for long term monitoring Transfer to 2VFO retaining VFO data 2 ISHS 2 ISHS to move marker frequency to 2VFO receive mode and step are those of the VFO Transfer to single VFO with 10 kHz tuning step Hold the key then 2 ISHS to transfer marker frequency to single VFO receive will be that used in VFO mode but the tuning step will always be 10 kHz to allow sensible re tuning in VFO mode for best reception of the transferred marker frequency 112 SECTION 15 8 15 9 15 10 15 8 Peak hold The PEAK HOLD facility is used to build up an image of band activity over a period of time the display is not totally cleared each time a trace is made only strong signals are added To toggle PEAK HOLD on off ISHE 1 ISHS Genre the HLD legend confirms when peak hold is active The amp gt keys may be used to move the marker position and MCI key may be held to monitor activity on the marker frequency 30 606 c 18H MER oe Gee 15 9 Saving active trace to memory To save the current trace to internal memory for later retrieval JRESS S ENT It is suggested that the peak hold facility be employed before saving a trace so that it provides more meaningful information gliz 4 H IHT ERT Ei If the optional EM8200 is used it possible to save four further E AN 3 traces to external memory Refer to section 18 7 7 of this manual FUSH ENTER for further information regardi
35. cy spectrum of short wave is often reflected back down to Earth by the upper layer of the Earth s atmosphere called the ionosphere When the reflected signals reach the Earth again they may either be received or reflected back up into space If lucky they will be reflected by the ionosphere yet again down toward the Earth providing reception into another and possibly more distant location Depending upon the time of day and desired skip distance different frequencies will be selected by Radio Amateurs and commercial users such as Oceanic Air Traffic 142 SECTION 22 22 AR8600 specification Frequency Range Receive Modes Sensitivity Selectivity Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Memory channels Select scan channels Priority channels Search banks PASS channels Scan Search Rate 530 kHz to 2040 MHz Actual frequency input 100 kHz to 2040 MHz performance between 100 kHz to 530 kHz is not guaranteed WFM NFM SFM WAM AM NAM USB LSB CW 500 kHz 2 0 MHz AM 3 50 uV 10dB S N 2 0 MHz 30 MHz SSB 1 50 uV 10dB S N AM 2 50 uV 10dB S N 30 MHz 470 MHz SSB 0 30 uV 10dB S N AM 0 70 uV 10dB S N NFM 0 35 uV 12dB SINAD WFM 1 00 uV 12dB SINAD 470 MHz 1 GHz NFM 0 50 uV 12dB SINAD WFM 1 50 uV 12dB SINAD 1 0 GHz 1 3 GHz NFM 1 00 uV 12dB SINAD 1 3 GHz 2 039 GHz NFM 2 50 uV 12dB SINAD SSB NAM 3kHz 6dB 9kHz 60dB AM SFM 9kHz 6dB 20kHz 40d
36. d Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 SH PRESS 0 JT Select the LOAD option 7 ISHS Pass to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 i i ndi ISHS the 3 bank you wish to load using the gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 u the key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the gt keys to select ALL MEM 134 SECTION 18 7 3 18 7 4 18 7 5 3 ISHS to start the data load The legend EXT MEM LOADING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that loading is in progress The memory load process will take over 20 seconds to complete Once the load is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc 18 7 4 EM8200 MEMORY BANK save and load The memory data saved or loaded can be specific to one bank only Memory banks must be saved and loaded as a pair i e A a B b C c etc Save MEM BANK one specific memory bank Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 ISHS RESS S OUT J Select the SAVE option 2 JH to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 2 JH the 1 key to move the s DISHE ne 2 cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the gt keys to select MEM BNK the key to move the cursor to the right of the legend MEM BNK to enable selection of the
37. d are tuned to the centre of the signal In most cases the AR8600 can automatically select the correct parameters JRESS 3 3 CM to select auto mode No frequency display If all other LCD characters appear normal check that the FREQ DISP facility is not set OFF in the CONFIG menu LCD is dim Check that the contrast is set to a sensible level not too low in the CONFIG menu around 10 An LCD test facility is provided Power up the AR8600 while holding JT JRESS S to switch off the test 139 SECTION 19 2 19 3 LCD legends are all shown Check that the contrast is set to a sensible level not too high in the CONFIG menu around 10 Cannot save any data Ensure that write protect is not set It is also possible for data not to be saved if the batteries are very low in charge Cannot enter frequencies Ensure that you are entering frequencies in MHz format between the range of 0 100 MHz and 2040 000 MHz Keypad inoperative Ensure that the key lock is not engaged key symbol on the LCD TRESS the eL key to toggle keylock on off Keypad and operation is sluggish Ensure that at least one memory is stored in each memory bank this will increase scroll operation through banks No SCAN Check that you have memory data saved and that all channels are not locked out PASS No SEARCH Check that you have search data programmed and that all frequencies are not locked out PASS PLL ERROR If the radio circuit
38. dant upon the span width resolution To monitor the marker frequency JRESS S and hold the MORI key The progress of the scope is halted when the MCI key is held 15 5 Marker to strongest signal peak search To simplify operation it is possible to jump the marker to the strongest signal of the current graphical trace peak search IRESI S and hold the SCAN key until the legend is displayed indicating that the marker is set to the strongest graphical signal JRESS 3 and hold the MONI key to monitor the selected frequency The gt keys may be used to hop between the strongest few transmissions JRESS SCOPE to disable peak search the will be removed from the LCD Note If no signal is found above the background level or if there hasn t been time allowed for a trace to form peak search will not operate and an error beep will be emitted if beep is enabled This facility cannot be used with a span width of 100 kHz 15 6 Entering a new centre frequency To enter a new centre frequency simply tap the wanted frequency into the keypad The legend CENTRE FREQ will be displayed on the top line of the LCD with entry taking place on the second line To complete entry in MHz format 2 ISHS ENT The marker will be automatically set to the centre frequency but the frequency span width will be unchanged 15 7 Transfer of marker frequency to VFO There are two ways in which the marker frequen
39. e CTCSS search active in VFO but CTCSS squelch active in memory channels If you are uncertain where CTCSS may occur and wish to experiment with CTCSS search simply activate the CTCSS SEARCH facility while monitoring a broadcast frequency such as Band ll which has a rich audio range playing music etc Note As CTCSS search has to check all 50 possible frequencies it may take up to 15 seconds for the CTCSS tone to be identified 18 5 VI8200 optional voice inverter slot card The VI8200 enables the AR8600 to recover intelligible audio from certain types of AOR LTD analogue transmission which would otherwise sound scrambled They operate by VI 8200 splitting up the audio spectrum and flipping the upper and lower tones around a certain frequency point The VI8200 enables 157 different flip points to be EE R selected in the frequency range of 2 4 kHz to 5 6 kHz Register the VI8200 slot card Insert the VI8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on and REGISTER the VI8200 card via the OPTION SELECT registration menu Refer to section 18 2 and the example for the TE8200 shown in section 18 3 To use the VI8200 Insert the VI8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on select VFO mode RES to access the VI8200 menu ISHGS the key to toggle the voice inverter on off default off Use the main dial to make selection of tone in 157 steps from 0 to 156 the gt keys are used to increment selection by 10 To acc
40. e AR8600 before these processes can be activated Data cannot be copied to or from the AR8200 or AR8200 SERIES 2 using the EM8200 data format of these models and that of the AR8600 are different EXT MEMORY important note Never remove the EM8200 with the AR8600 switched on especially while data is being saved loaded to and from the AR8600 or data corruption may occur Saving all data takes some time it is recommended that external power be used while copying large volumes of data to from the EM8200 or at least be sure that the batteries are well charged No liability in any form will be accepted in respect of data saved to loaded from the EM8200 option Note regarding write protect If the write protect has been globally set to ON ALL PROTECT in the configuration menu ISHE 3 SHS 7 GQ data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loaded Individual memory channel protect memory bank protect and search bank protect will be ignored during data load from the EM8200 Note regarding possible NOISE A small increase in noise may be noticed while the EM8200 option is fitted inside the AR8600 this will disappear when the EM8200 is removed from the receiver If signals are very weak or noise is a problem temporarily remove the EM8200 option The following table indicates the data types which may be saved to loaded from the EM8200 1 ALL DATA All memories search banks band s
41. e RS232 COPY menu will not be displayed but the EM8200 will be displayed dynamically in its place Four significant lines of menu are displayed 1 COPY EXT MEM Indicates that the EM8200 COPY menu has been accessed 2 LOAD SAVE 0 Select save to or load from the EM8200 and EM8200 bank number 0 1 2 amp 3 ALL DATA Type of data to be saved loaded Next Access to further menu items First select the SAVE option 2 ISHS to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save the first time select 0 using the gt keys or main dial later you will need to AUT select 1 2 amp 3 to fully format the EM8200 The type of data will EE already be default to ALL DATA so no action is required COPS ERT HEH gt Iu LOAD tr to start the data save The legend EXT MEM HLL DparAn SAVING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that saving is in progress The save process will take over 20 seconds to complete Once the save is complete the EM 200 external bank IBLOCK number LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc H ext Now repeat the ALL DATA save to EM8200 locations 1 2 and 3 to complete the formatting process 18 7 2 EM8200 ALL DATA save and load Before loading data from the EM8200 it is recommended that ALL DATA save be used to make a copy of the AR8600 into one of the EM8200 memory locations i e keep
42. econds or FF hold To read DD lt CR gt Responds with DDn n 116 SECTION 17 3 DD Dial VFO delay To set DDnn lt CR gt Where nn 00 99 or FF indicating 0 0 99 seconds or FF hold To read DD lt CR gt Responds with DDn n DP Dial VFO pause To set DPnn lt CR gt Where nn 00 or 01 60 indicating 1 60 seconds or off To read DP lt CR gt Responds with DDnn DS Data analysis bandscope DS lt CR gt Responds with wave form data from the bandscope This is valid only when the bandscope is functioning Data is output on completion of each sweep over the span data is not continuous so response will not be instantaneous Each datum is assigned a number totalling 1024 with 16HEX The minimum value of each datum is 2 and maximum F by 16HEX 0 not measuring out of span not 10MHz or 200kHz span 1 out of specification of receive frequency Note When the span has been narrowed while measuring takes place only the newly selected span range will be renewed with fresh data Care must be taken when the marker frequency is replaced with the centre frequency Example of data analysis response DS lt CR gt DS1023 2222222222222222 2222222222222222 DS0991 2223344433222222 2233322334432233 DS0959 2223AFB722223322 2222354222222233 DS0927 22222222248A9632 2222222498532222 Ds0895 2232222456522222 2389A64223344322 DS0863 2222222233343222 2222442222333222 DSs0095 C862222552224652 22222
43. ed at the end of this section If you wish to retain any currently displayed band scope save it to one of the four locations in the external EM8200 Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 HG JRESS S OUT 3 Select the LOAD option 7 ISHS Pass to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 137 SECTION 18 7 7 2 ISHS the key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the gt keys to select B SCOPE 2 ISHS to start the band scope data load The legend EXT MEM LOADING will be briefly displayed the band scope load process will only take a second to complete Once the load is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc Recalling a stored band scope for viewing The loaded band scope may be recalled to LCD the key sequence depends upon whether the EM8200 is still fitted or not With EM8200 not fitted Use the key sequence 2 HG TRESS to recall the loaded band scope to LCD With EM8200 fitted Use the key sequence ISHE TRESS gt to access the band scope load menu the legend B SCOPE LOAD will be displayed 2 ISHS the key to toggle the memory selection between INTERNAL INT and EXTERNAL EXT the default is COSI EXT As band scope data has been transferred to internal B SCOPE memory select INT 2 SH to recall the
44. eld LM Respond with S meter reading To read LM lt CR gt Responds with a 256 level s meter sample in hexadecimal LMnnm where nn 00 FF and m is either squelch open or squelch closed LS Tone eliminate frequency Requires TE8200 option Tone Freq nnn To set LSnnn 000 255 000 off The following mapping is used between nnn and tone frequency Tone Freq nnn 0 4 kHz 0 60 2 6 kHz 230 235 0 6 70 110 3 0 237 240 1 0 160 170 3 4 240 245 1 4 190 200 3 8 245 248 1 8 210 220 42 248 250 22 220 230 To read LS lt CR gt Responds with LS nnn or LS nnn for mute on MA List a block of ten memory channels MC Monitor Control MD Receive mode To read MA lt CR gt or MAn lt CR gt n bank A J or a j Example MA MXA00 MPO RFO101100000 ST100000 AUO MDO ATO TM MXA01 MPO RF0460900000 T010000 AUO MD1 ATO TMTest 2 MXA02 MPO RF0085900000 ST100000 AUO MDO ATO TMTest 3 MXA03 MPO RF0085900000 ST020000 AUO MD1 ATO TMTest 4 MXA04 MPO RF0085900000 ST020000 AUO MD6 ATO TMTest 5 MXA05 MPO RF0085900000 ST020000 AUO MD7 ATO TMTest 6 MXA06 MPO RF0085900000 T010000 AUO MD2 ATO TMTest 7 MXA07 MPO RF0085900000 ST001000 AUO MD8 ATO TMTest 8 MXA08 MPO RF0085900000 ST000050 AUO MD4 ATO TMTest 9 MXA09 MPO RF0085900000 ST000050 AUO MD3 ATO TMTest 10 Note Refer to individual commands for details of each field To set MCn lt CR gt 0 normal squelch operation 1 squelch forced closed 2 squelch forced open To set MDn
45. ept the data input when audio is intelligible ISHE ENT alternatively to abort entry 2 ISHS ci FAR 129 SECTION 18 5 18 6 18 6 1 Refer to the relationship table between value and flip frequency Frequency kHz 24 2 8 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 615 Inverter value 0 37 64 86 102 116 128 138 146 154 156 When the voice inverter has been activated and you exit from the voice inverter menu back to VFO the legend v 68 will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the LCD The legend v UT indicates that the inverter is active while the legend 68 indicates SUF O HFhL28 B8k the current flip value in use Ar Cig We Pee mga Ae W A 145 8088 Note Using the voice inverter to monitor normal U E transmissions will cause them to distort and sounds rather i like tuning across a busy short wave band using USB 18 6 RU8200 optional record amp playback slot card The RU8200 enables around 20 seconds of audio to be recorded to a chip within RU 8200 the RU8200 for playback at a later time The chip may be used to recorded over IC RECORDER and over again overwriting the previous recordings The recording may also be played back over and over very useful if you have grabbed an interesting recording It is also possible to set the RU8200 to continuously record the last 20 seconds of activity ensuring that an interesting transmission is never
46. eys to toggle between NORM QUICK USER RES SAG The key may used as a short cut to NORM which is E BET OK the default End CAHHFIG 1 ISHS to accept the data and return to a standard display or 2 ISHS to abort entry ively i IHF Alternatively if you have selected USER and wish to change the text comment 1l to access the text input menu for the opening menu You may change all four lines of text in the usual manner Please refer to section 12 1 of this manual for further information regarding text input 2 JH to accept the data and return to a standard display or ISHE to abort entry PHOHE Ha galg zi ou may change JMONHER HAME lt p these ines ap and enter new text When the AR8600 is switched off and back on again the new opening message will be displayed 15 Band scope The AR8600 is equipped with a flexible band scope function which is capable of graphically displaying band activity The maximum frequency span width is 10 MHz you may zoom in on activity to a span width of 100 kHz Centre frequency is displayed and a marker may be manipulated to ascertain the frequency of activity using the graphical display One trace may be saved to memory for recall at a later time and may be overwritten at will The trace may also be saved and loaded from the optional EM8200 external memory slot card Note Priority operation is disabled when the band scope is in operation Audio is muted The optional RU8200 is ino
47. ff frequency in Hz Example PR PRV00 0147455000 PRVO1 PW lt CR gt Write the current frequency to the next available pass channel PWx lt CR gt Write the current frequency to the next available channel in bank x A T a t or V VFO PWnnnnnnnnnn CR or PSnnnn nn CR Adds the frequency nnnnnnnnnn in Hz or nnnn nn in MHz to the next available pass channel PWxnnnnnnnnnn CR or PSxnnnn nn lt CR gt Adds the frequency nnnnnnnnnn in Hz or nnnn nn in MHz to the next available pass channel in bank x 112 SECTION 17 3 QM Quick Memo QP Power Off QS Delete search bank RF Set frequency RX Respond with current data VFO mode VF RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn To Read QM lt CR gt Responds with ten quick memory frequencies stored within the radio in for the format QM QMO RF0086450000 QM1 RF0087310000 QM2 RF0087310000 or frequency QM3 RF0000950000 nnn Freq QM4 RF0000750000 0 2 4k QM5 RF0087320000 os vro M6 RF008732 i Q 0087320000 e ok QM7 RF0087320000 QM8 RF0087320000 QM9 RF0087320000 Note This command is read only SC Change voice invert Note Requires VI8200 To Set SCnnn lt CR gt Where nnn 000 156 defines the voice inversion frequency from the following conversion table nnn Freq nnn Freq 37 2 8k 64 3 2k 102 4 0k 116 44k 188 5 2k 146 5 6k 156 6 15k To Read SC lt CR gt Responds with SCnnn QP lt CR gt Switches the AR8600 to standby
48. ilable tones 94 8 100 0 103 5 107 2 110 9 114 8 118 8 123 0 127 3 131 8 136 5 141 3 146 2 151 4 156 7 To switch CTCSS off access the CTCSS 162 2 167 9 173 8 179 9 1862 JRES 5 ci FAR JSH 192 8 208 5 210 7 218 1 225 7 TE RESS 5 CLEAR n 2336 24a C2503 620 H3 PASS to highlight the legend OFF 74 7 770 797 825 85 4 then SH ENT 88 5 91 5 974 694 159 8 165 5 171 3 177 3 183 5 189 9 196 6 199 5 206 5 229 1 254 1 128 SECTION 18 4 2 18 5 18 4 2 CTCSS search If you are uncertain what CTCSS frequency is in use but you think there may be one present you may use the CTCSS SEARCH facility to discover what frequency is employed Place the AR8600 into VFO mode then JRESS CI FAR to access the CTCSS menu 2 ISHS to highlight the SRCH legend then 7 ISHS to accept the input and exit the menu The LCD legend CT S will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD to indicate that CTCSS SEARCH is in operation While in 2VFO mode the standby frequency will be replaced with the legend CTCSS 205 5 Hz when a CTCSS tone of 205 5 Hz has been located otherwise the appropriate CTCSS frequency will be displayed CTCSS frequency found Each memory channel VFO and search bank can hold different CTCSS frequencies and different settings of CTCSS squelch and CTCSS search i e you can hav
49. ill take a couple of seconds to complete Once the load is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc 18 7 5 EM8200 ALL SRCH save and load It is not necessary to save and load all of the data at times when you do not wish your memory banks etc overwritten Instead use ALL SRCH to overwrite all search banks in one go but to leave the memory banks etc unchanged 135 SECTION 18 7 5 18 7 6 Save ALL SRCH all search banks Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 ISHS PRESS 0 JT Select the SAVE option 2 ISHS to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 TISHE the amp key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the c keys to select ALL SRCH 2 ISHS to start the search data save The legend EXT MEM SAVING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that saving is in progress The search save process will take a few seconds to complete Once the save is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc Load ALL SRCH all search banks It is presumed that you already have search data in one of the four EM8200 memory locations Make sure that global write protect is not set or the data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loaded Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 HG TRESS
50. in items selected if they are not affecting current operation in order to minimise reprogramming when slot cards are removed and refitted at a later time 18 1 2 Removing the slot card Always switch the AR8600 off when removing a slot card Use the thumb and forefinger to firmly grip the desired card and pull in a straight line remove do not wriggle the card as this places unnecessary stress on the slot card connector The stiffness of the cards varies and may be tighter when used for the first few times don t use excessive force or tools 18 2 Slot card OPTION menu registering a slot card Once the slot cards have been fitted they must be registered for use via the slot card menu This is because only one slot card from GROUP 1 and one slot card from GROUP 2 can be used simultaneously registering the slot cards is a way of managing their use The optional slot cards must be REGISTERED via the SLOT CARD OPTION MENU before they can be manipulated via their own control menus To access the slot card registration menu option menu ISHS TRESS gt The menu is presented in two sections pages the first covers the slot cards in GROUP 1 TE8200 CT8200 VI8200 and the second page covers the slot cards in GROUP 2 EM8200 RU8200 The ff arrow keys are used to move between lines representing the slot card fitted if you do not have the listed card fitted you will not be able to move to the displayed line it will be skipped 125
51. ing is in progress the second line from the bottom of the LCD usually displaying the standby frequency in 2VFO mode changes to a progress bar REC gt indicating that recording is in progress Once started the recording process continues for about 20 seconds and the legend End is displayed when the recording process is complete Once started recording continues even if the squelch closes but you may 1 ISHS the CI FAR key half way through a recording to stop it from recording 20 seconds of nothing 1 ISHS the CI FAR key after recording has ended to clear the recording related text from the LCD Continuous recording To enable continuous recording of the last 20 seconds select REC while in the record amp playback menu select then ISHE ENT The LCD will return to its previous display with the legend REC in the bottom left corner of the LCD to show that the RU8200 is active If the squelch is currently open recording will take place immediately otherwise recording will take place next time the squelch opens When the 20 second recording process has completed recording will simple start again from the beginning forming a loop a To force a new 20 second record period to commence ISHE b To stop the current recording to stop at the end of the current 20 second block ISHE c To stop recording immediately 2 ISHS 2 ISHS Note RU8200 recording is disabled when the band scope facility is operational 18 6 2 Pl
52. ional elements available for LW amp MW Supplied with BNC lead VHF airband filter for increased adjacent channel selectivity 141 SECTION 21 21 Aerial antenna earths amp propagation The subject of aerial choice and earth can be quite complex There are many advantages and disadvantages to consider before connecting an external aerial to your receiver One interesting phenomena is that aerial theory and practice can be surprisingly different Keeping common sense in mind it is one of the few remaining areas for listeners to easily experiment and often achieve antastic results Whip aerial The supplied telescopic whip aerial should give adequate results for general hand held operation on the VHF and UHF bands A longer wire aerial or telescopic whip should be considered for listening to the short wave bands The AR8600 is supplied with a errite bar aerial for medium wave reception for best results rotate the receiver as the bar aerial is directional Mounting location t is important to mount any external aerial as high as possible and in clear space although this is more important at VHF requencies than for short wave If possible the aerial should have a clear path to the horizon Results are usually disappointing when an installation is in a loft space Long wire aerials For short wave reception a random length of long wire approximately 10 to 20 metres in length forms a good compromise The wire should be connected to
53. is a character which specifies a bank which will have its link status toggled A J or a j There is no need to enter a to avoid changing a bank link BM lt CR gt clears all link settings BM nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn CRe clears all links except those specified Examples BM abc toggles the link status for banks a b amp c BM bc clears the link status for all banks except b amp c Note As defined by GM indicates that Search Bank Protect To set BPn n 0 off n 1 on To read BP lt CR gt Response is BNn Bank link search To read BS lt CR gt Responds with BS nnn n where n character corresponding to linked bank or not linked The search bank indicators range from A T and a t 40 search banks in all Example BS BC F HIJ R a e h j no st Indicates that the banks shown are linked To set BS nnn n lt CR gt Where nis a bank indicator in the range A T or a t BS lt CR gt clears all link settings BS nnn n lt CR gt clears all link settings except those listed Examples BSABRabcmp lt CR gt toggles the link state for the banks shown BS BFT lt CR gt clears all links except for the banks B F amp T Note As defined by GS CF Bandscope centre frequency CN nn 00 CTCSS freq off auto 94 8 100 0 103 5 107 2 110 9 114 8 118 8 123 0 127 3 131 8 To read CF lt CR gt Responds with CF nnnnnnnnnn To set CFnnnnnnnnnn lt CR g
54. is unable to tune the AR8600 to the programmed frequency a PLL ERROR Phase Lock Loop may result Check that the problem is not caused by corrupt data stored erroneously in a memory channel memory bank or search bank Ensure that sufficient voltage is being provided by the power supply or optional BP8600 if fitted Failing this contact your supplier for assistance 19 3 Trouble shooting Take note of the following Select scan cannot operate in conjunction with mode scan Select scan is disabled when priority is engaged Priority is disabled when the band scope is in operation If a long DELAY time is set priority eats away at delay time causing it to shorten If the optional CT8200 slot card is in use CTCSS SEARCH cannot operate with priority engaged due to the required CTCSS search time being quite long If the MCI key is being used to display a frequency with FREQUENCY OFFSET in use this offset frequency cannot be stored into memory The squelch may not operate promptly as you may expect when monitoring in USB LSB CW and NAM modes due the narrow bandwidths employed This is a fundamental characteristic of the squelch circuit Audio may remain even though the S squelch legend may have disappeared for a couple of seconds It is suggested that LEVEL squelch be used as an alternative in this situation There are no internal operator adjustments In the unlikely event of servicing being required please contact your dealer for
55. know that you may be called away from the receiver or listen to it while in bed and don t want the batteries to become completely flat Use the key sequence 2 SH ARES to accesses the SLEEP menu Use the main dial lt keys or key to toggle sleep on off For convenience SLEEP is default ON when this menu is accessed so that you have simply to access and exit the menu for sleep to be activated gt SLEEF Either ISHS to save the changes and exit the menu OFF or JSH amp to move the cursor to the sleep TIME menu Use Ba MIH the main dial to set sleep time in 1s increments or amp gt keys to SLEEF End increment in 10 seconds the range is between 1 and 120 minutes is a short cut to 60 minutes default The AR8600 will automatically switch to standby after the programmed time has elapsed To accept the data and activate sleep 2 ISHS ENT The display will return to standard format and the circular CLOCK legend will be displayed to remind you that automatic power off will take place The next time that the AR8600 is powered on the sleep facility will be automatically cancelled 17 Computer control Connect the AR8600 to the serial port of a computer using an RS232 lead terminated in a 9 pin male plug refer to section 1 5 page 8 of this manual for connection details The RS232 parameters may be defined using the CONFIG menu Baud rates transfer speed may be set to 4800 9600 or 19200bps It is a
56. lso possible to set an address to facilitate connection of up to 99 AR8600 to a single port for custom operation the addresses may be set between the limits of 01 to 99 with 00 representing single radio operation Hest When operating from external RS232 the legend will be displayed on the LCD Please refer to section 14 5 of this manual for information on the CONFIG menu settings 17 1 How to send an RS232 command Each command comprises of two upper case letters header along with options as required All commands use ASCII code which MUST BE IN UPPER CASE except for the 4 amp c arrow keys and remote ID command A which are non printable and use the control codes of ASCII A terminal program running on a computer should be set to 4800 9600 or 19200bps to match the AR8600 DATA 8 bit STOP 2 bits PARITY none XFLOW on 114 SECTION 17 1 17 2 Please check the AOR web sites for suitable software which may be made available A multiple command entry is only valid where specified Where a multiple command entry is allowed each command MUST be separated with a space h20 HEX DECIMAL Each command is completed with a CR or CR LF Although there is no local echo either CR or specified response should come back from the receiver after confirming the correct command If no response has been gained after a short while the receiver has failed to receive the command properly Send a CR then re send the c
57. lt CR gt 0 WFM 1 NFM ce 0o00 OIN AM USB LSB SFM WAM NAM MF Set Marker Frequency MP Set memory channel as pass To read MD lt CR gt Responds with mode value as above To read MF lt CR gt Responds with MFnnnnnnnnnn To set MFnnnnnnnnnn lt CR gt or MEnn nnn Set the bandscope marker frequency to the specified frequency expressed in Hz or MHz depending on format Note Maximum resolution is 10kHz for spans 10MHz 500kHz maximum resolution is 2kHz for spans 200kHz 100kHz To set MPn lt CR gt n 0 pass off n 1 pass on To read MP lt CR gt when in memory read mode Note Setting pass on a memory channel excludes it from scans Note is returned when not in M RD mode MQ Delete bank or memory channel MQ lt CR gt MR Recall memory channel MS Scan mode MW Memory Bank resizing Deletes the current memory channel when in memory recall mode MQnn lt CR gt Deletes memory channel nn MQx lt CR gt Deletes all memory channels from bank x Note Responds with when a memory channel is protected Refer to PC WM and WP commands MRxnn lt CR gt recalls memory channel nn from bank x A J or a j To read the current memory channel MR lt CR gt Note Responds with if the channel is blank MS lt CR gt Starts scan using the current memory bank MSx lt CR gt Starts scan using memory bank x A J or a j Note to scan and report active frequencies see LC
58. missed The RU8200 may be used in VFO scan search and memory read modes Register the RU8200 slot card Insert the RU8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on and REGISTER the RU8200 card via the OPTION SELECT registration menu Refer to section 18 2 and the example for the TE8200 shown in section 18 3 Remember the RU8200 is listed in group 2 of the slot card option list To use the RU8200 Insert the RU8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on select VFO mode PRESS GI FAR to access the VI8200 menu The AR8600 will present the record playback menu The legend RECORDER i i 2 ISHS the PASE nd confirms selection of the record amp playback menu the key or use the main dial or gt keys to toggle between REC RECORD C REC continuous record and PLAY play 1 JH to accept the selection and return to the previous menu or 2 JH to abort Recording and playback can be carried out while the AR8600 is in VFO scan or search mode 18 6 1 Recording While in the record amp playback menu select REC and 2 ISHS AUT ENT The LCD will return to its previous display with the SUED HEM legend REC in the bottom left corner of the LCD to show that the M ae E RU8200 is active If the squelch is currently open recording will H A 145 6 take place immediately otherwise recording will take place next 3 Se time the squelch opens LSS d 130 SECTION 18 6 1 18 6 2 While record
59. mote ID AFC Hex value 0x01 Accepts a value nn in the range 01 99 To set AFn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on To read AF lt CR gt Response is AF Note Not valid in WFM USB LSB or CW Bandscope Analyser Mode Auto Pwr off AM CRe starts bandscope mode AM lt CR gt repeated when in bandscope mode generates a report in the following format AM PHO CF0091000000 MF0091000000 SW1 APn n lt CR gt n n 0 0 off nn 0 5 9 5 sets 0 5 9 5 hours to power off following last active transmission To read AP lt CR gt Responds with APn n where n n is the delay time in hours or 0 0 off Note n n must be in multiples of 0 5 hours Search auto store on off Attenuator Auto mode To set ASn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on write frequency into bank J n 2 on same as 1 but erase previous channels to create space for new entries To read AS lt CR gt Response is either n 0 off or n 1 on Note Stores into the search group nominated by GS To set ATn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on To read AT lt CR gt Response is ATn where n 0 off or 1 on To set AUn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on To read AU lt CR gt Response is AUn MDm Scan bank link setting To read BM lt CR gt Responds with BM nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn where n character corresponding to linked bank A J or a j or not linked Example BM BCD banks B C amp D are linked To set BM nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn CR Where n
60. nal EM8200 etc Use this feature carefully Should you wish to leave your AR8600 safe in the knowledge that no one will mess it up well maybe toggle global write protect on The global WRITE PROTECT status is setup in the CONFIG menu To access the config menu ISHS 1 ISHS 760 1 JH 4 seven times to move the cursor to the WRITE PROT selection point Use the main dial or gt keys or key to toggle between ON and OFF the default is off 3 ISHS to accept the data and return to a standard display Alternatively 3 ISHS 7 ISHS i i to abort entry or T to move to the next item on the config menu OPENING MESSAGE 14 8 CONFIG Opening message It is possible to display a welcome message while the AR8600 is powering up and collating its boot up information There are three options for opening message NORM Normal message is displayed at switch on WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD OF AR8600 QUICK Blank screen at switch on USER Four lines of 12 characters may be entered for display at switch on Initially they are configured for you to enter OWNERS name and PHONE NUMBER but all lines may be over written 109 SECTION 14 6 15 15 1 The OPENING MESSAGE is setup in the CONFIG menu To access the config menu JSH Func 25H 7 o menu a jM OPEHTHG ISHS 0 eight times to move the cursor to the OPENING MESSAGE selection point Use the main dial or IE SSACE gt k
61. ne eliminator ranging from 0 to 255 representing a frequency range of 0 4 kHz to 4 2 kHz Insert the TE8200 slot card and switch the AR8600 on select VFO mode Register the TE8200 slot card 2 ISHS TRESS to access the slot card registration menu OPTION SEL The AR8600 will have recognised that the TE8200 has been fitted so will present the first group of slot card options and the selection line for the tone eliminator TONE ELMT The tone eliminator is the first item of the whole menu so you do not need to use the I 4 keys unless scrolling back from another slot card entry When the cursor is flashing to the left of the TONE ELMT legend use or or main dial to REGISTER or de register as a toggle the tone eliminator option When registered the lagend X will be displayed on the LCD next to the slot card menu description Remember you may select one slot card from GROUP 1 and one card from GROUP 2 for simultaneous operation if desired To complete the registration of the TE8200 2 ISHS To use the TE8200 Once the TE8200 has been registered toggling on off of the tone eliminator and selection of tone is accomplished from the TE8200 menu 2 ISHS 2 ISHS to access the TE8200 126 SECTION 18 3 15 4 menu 2 ISHS the key to toggle the tone eliminator on and off default off Use the main dial to make selection of tone in 256 steps from 0 to 255 the amp gt keys are used to increment sele
62. ng this feature 15 10 Loading stored band scope traces from memory Providing a trace has been previously stored to memory it is possible to recall it to display using the key sequence 7 ISHS FUNC IRES S GcoPE The legend RCV in the place of MKR indicates that a stored trace is currently being displayed The AR8600 will no longer sweep the frequency range but the MCI key may still be used to monitor the marker frequency Key in a new centre frequency to return to a real time band scope It is possible to move the marker across the graphical trace using the gt keys Waveform enlarge ment is available by changing the frequency sweep width using the tt X keys If the optional EM8200 is used it possible to load any one of four further traces from external memory Refer to section 18 7 7 of this manual for further information regarding this feature B SCOPE It is also possible to connect the AR8600 to an external Spectrum oe Display Unit the AOR SDU5500 has been designed specifically i LOAD for this purpose Please refer to section 1 7 of this operating THT EXT B manual The 10 7MHz i f output BNC socket on the rear of the d M AR8600 will need to be activated in a workshop prior to operation PUSH EHTER with the SDU5500 113 SECTION 16 17 17 1 16 Sleep It is possible to instruct the AR8600 to automatically switch to standby after a predetermined time this is particularly useful if you
63. nm CR in MHz Where xis A or B for VFO A or B frequency data is expressed in the format used by the RF command Vx lt CR gt Selects VFO x A or B there is no data returned from the radio To set VF lt CR gt To set VLn lt CR gt Where n 0 9 0 off To read VL lt CR gt Responds with VLn as above To read VR lt CR gt Responds with data of the form VR VRO101 VS lt CR gt Starts a VFO based search with limits defined by the frequencies in VFOA amp B To set VIn lt CR gt Where nis defined as follows 0 Off 1 On Auto store to bank J 2 On erase bank J To read VT CR Responds with VTn as above Note VT2 response is equivalent to VT1 To set VVn lt CR gt Where n 0 2 VFO mode or n 1 VFO scan mode WM Write Protect Bank To set WMxn lt CR gt WP Write protect enable Where x is bank A J or a j and n 0 protect off n 1 protect on To read WM lt CR gt or WM lt CR gt Responds with a listing of 10 banks starting from the last queried bank Example WM WM FO WM f0 WM GO WM gO WM HO WM ho WM I0 WM i0 WM JO WM jo To set WPn lt CR gt Where n 0 disabled or n 1 enabled To read WP lt CR gt Responds with WPn as above 121 SECTION 17 3 17 4 XA Audio scan setting To set XAnnn lt CR gt XB Level scan setting XD Memory scan delay time XM Mode scan XP Free scan pause setting Up Down Increment Where nnn 000
64. oax lt CR gt Writes data of the format shown into memory channel nn in bank x Fields are separated by a space TM permits a 12 character PP alphanumeric ASCII comment Automode will be selected if any fields are skipped but MX RF amp TM cannot be skipped MX cannot be sent on its own Note Refer to the individual commands for further details PQ Note Do not use while scanning or searching Bandscope Peak Hold Set priority channel Wait time for LC2 To set NLn lt CR gt n 0 off n 2 1 on To read NL lt CR gt Response is NLn PR List pass frequencies OFnnx CR Selects offset frequency at index nn 00 47 00 off and defines offset to be x OF lt CR gt Returns with the current offset frequency data as follows OF mmx RFOnnnnnnn0O where mm is the offset index value and x is or Notes 1 OF can be used on its own or with MX and SE 2 Allows access to a table of offset frequencies defined by OL 3 Automode operation is switched off when an offset frequency is entered 4 The offset frequency range is 0 1 999 99 MHz 5 Index 00 specifies offset operation off 6 Indexes 20 47 are reserved for automode and cannot be altered PW Write search pass frequency OL lt CR gt Lists ten offset frequencies from the table OLmm lt CR gt Lists ten offset frequencies starting from index mm 00 47 Format of listing is OLmm RFOnnnnnnn 0 CR OLmm O0nnnnnnn00 CR Specifies the
65. ommand Should problems persist check your connections and try reducing the RS232 baud rate AR8600 remote indication When the AR8600 has received a command via the RS232C port the receiver s LCD will display the symbol The AR8600 will appear frozen while RS232 operation is in progress To return operation to the radio keyboard ISHE on the AR8600 17 2 Brief command index RS232 A AF AM AP AS AT AU BM BP BS CF CN DA DB DC DD DP DS DT EX GA GD GM GR GS GV LB LC LM LS MA MC MD MF MP MQ MR MS MW MX NL OF OL OM PC PD PH PP PQ PR PW QM Remote ID Automatic Frequency Control Bandscope analyser Auto power off Search auto store Attenuator Auto mode Scan bank linking Search bank protect Search bank linking Bandscope centre frequency CTCSS operation Dial VFO audio squelch Dial VFO level squelch Bandscope date centre frequency Dial VFO delay Dial VFO pause Bandscope Display frequency on off Exit RS232 Select scan Release select scan channels Scan parameter selection Select scan recall Search parameter selection VFO status list LCD contrast Frequency amp level status Signal meter reading Tone eliminator frequency requires optional TE8200 slot card List a block of memory channels Monitor control forced squelch Receive mode Bandscope set marker frequency Set memory channel pass Delete memory channel or bank Memory recall Scan mode
66. one as a temporary copy of your current AR8600 data Save ALL DATA Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence Ezjij HiEkFR 2 ISHS FUNG RESS 2 D JT SAWIHG 133 SECTION 18 7 2 18 7 3 Select the SAVE option 2 ISHS to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the gt keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 The type of data will already be i i Edah f 2 ISHS default to ALL DATA so no action is required to start the data save The legend EXT MEM SAVING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that saving is in progress The save process will take over 20 seconds to complete Once the save is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc Load ALL DATA It is presumed that you have already saved ALL DATA to one of the four EM8200 memory locations Make sure that global write protect is not set or the data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loaded Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 7 ISHS PRESS 0 JT Select the LOAD option 7 ISHS Pass to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to load using the keys or main dial 0 1 2 or 3 The type of data will already be x E E 2 ISHS default to ALL DATA so no action is required to start the data load The legend EXT MEM LOADING will be displayed with the exclamation ma
67. oth radios and that the address is set to 00 on both units sap ak refer to section 14 5 of this manual for information on the COPY CONFIG menu settings LORD a Pick the radio which you wish to copy TO target HLi DHTR Hext First decide which unit will be used to receive LOAD the data 2 ISHS JRESS S to access the COPY RS232C menu The key acts as a toggle between LOAD and SAVE the default is LOAD alternatively use the main dial or gt keys to select LOAD b Decide WHAT you want to copy Data CLONE 21 of search or 2 ISHS the X key to move down the COPY RS232C menu the cursor memory banks will be flashing to the left of the item ALL DATA f you want to load ALL DATA 2 ISHS ENT alternatively use the main dial or gt keys to select the type of data you wish to load copy from the other radio 2 ISHS ENT corr The bottom two rows of the LCD will display the legends LOADING and a number The number will start counting downward when the copy B A process starts when the other radio has been instructed to SAVE the more data you have selected the higher the number for ALL DATA the number will typically be 448 A c Configure the radio used to SAVE On the second radio 7 ISHS FUNG JRESS S to access the COPY RS232C menu The key acts as a toggle between LOAD and SAVE the default is LOAD alternatively use the main dial or gt keys
68. perative when the band scope is in operation It is suggested that the band scope facility is experimented with on a constantly active band such as VHF Band ll broadcast 15 1 Starting the band scope To start the band scope ISHS ScoPE The frequency span width will be set to 10 MHz with the last frequency displayed in 2VFO search scan or memory read mode being used as the centre frequency AUDIO IS MUTED 110 SECTION 15 1 15 2 15 3 Spar Marker frequency Marker Frequency sweep ir progress Centre equency The centre frequency is displayed in the top left of the LCD one pixel will be missing from the centre of the graphical base line indicating centre frequency position A progress cursor which comprises of a single pixel on the graphical base line travels from left to right updating the band scope display this confirms that the band scope is IN OPERATION especially useful when a trace is simply being updated or no signals have been located The frequency span width is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD at default this is 10 MHz The frequency marker legend MKR is displayed on the second line of the LCD the marker is also represented graphically by an upturned triangle initially placed above centre of the graphical trace When first activated the centre and marker frequencies are the same but may be altered The graphical trace is built up from left to right If no transmission
69. r down and the counter will be reset i e an open squelch defeats auto power off 2 ISHS to accept the data and return to a standard display Alternatively 2 ISHS to abort entry or 7 ISHS 1l to move to the next item on the config menu REMOTE BPS al 14 5 CONFIG REMOTE RS232 The REMOTE BPS menu is used to configure the RS232 computer control settings as it is important that they exactly match those of an associated computer connection or another AR8600 connected via a male 9 pin to male 9 pin straight lead The REMOTE BPS parameters are setup in the CONFIG menu To access the config menu 7 ISHS FUNC 2 ISHS 760 RET B TISHE four times to move the cursor to the REMOTE BPS selection point Use the main dial or amp gt keys to vary the RS232 baud rate between 4800bps 9600bps and 19200bps The key may be used as a short cut to the default of Hest 9600bps 2 ISHS J to move the cursor to the RMT ID selection point Use the main dial or gt keys change the AR8600 RS232 IDENTIFICATION ADDRESS when multiple units are connected to the same port It is possible to connect up to 99 units at once each radio being assigned a different address The value is adjustable between 00 and 99 the default is 00 The key may be used as a short cut 00 LLlimportant note It is extremely important to set the RMT ID to 00 for normal operation of the RS232 connection and clone of data between radios 2 ISHS
70. read GV lt CR gt Reads current status of the VFO as a list of parameters Example GV GV DD0 0 DB 000 DA 000 DP00 VTO Note Refer to individual commands for details of each field LB LCD contrast To set LBnn lt CR gt nn 00 31 To read LB lt CR gt Responds with LBnn LC Respond with frequency and level when squelch opens To set LOn CR n 0 off n 1 on n 2 special mode To read LC lt CR gt Responds with LCn 117 SECTION 17 3 When active data in the following format is returned when the squelch opens LCnnn Vx REnnn n or LCnnn SRx REmn n or LCnnn Mnxx RFnnn n When inactive the radio returns LC data indicating the end of the transmission as follows LC nnn Vx or LC nnn Vx or LC nnn Vx Notes 1 Receive frequency and S meter level are output when squelch opens range of nnn reported by LC is 000 255 approx but varies from set to set 2 Response is made automatically every time squelch opens or closes and is affected by squelch parameters such as level and voice scan 3 Special mode LC2 enables a continuous stream of frequency data to be output when squelch is open This allows shift to next frequency after a pre defined delay specified by PQ in search scan This also allows for high resolution spectrum analysis 4 Signal level values may be specified 000 255 The AGC voltage is processed in 256 steps internally Note Refer to individual commands for details of each fi
71. rks flashing to indicate that loading is in progress The load process will take over 20 seconds to complete Once the load is complete the AR8600 will power off on and the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc 18 7 3 EM8200 ALL MEM save and load It is not necessary to save and load all of the data at times when you do not wish your search banks etc over written Instead use ALL MEM to overwrite all memory banks in one go but to leave the search banks etc unchanged Save ALL MEM all memory banks Access the COPY EXT MEM menu using the key sequence 2 SH PRESS 0 JT Select the SAVE option 2 ISHS to toggle between load and save Next select the EM8200 i i ISHS the 0 bank you wish to save using the gt keys 0 1 2 or 3 7 the V key to move the cursor to the left of the ALL DATA legend use the lt gt keys to select ALL MEM 2 ISHS to start the memory data save The legend EXT MEM SAVING will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that saving is in progress The memory save process will take over 10 seconds to complete Once the save is complete the LCD will revert to its previous display VFO scan or search etc Load ALL MEM all memory banks It is presumed that you have already saved memory data to one of the four EM8200 memory locations Make sure that global write protect is not set or the data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loade
72. s are encountered the display will simply form a horizontal line around two pixels in height When activity is located vertical lines are produced on the LCD the stronger the signal the higher the line LLlImportant To monitor the transmission of the marker frequency 9RESS and hold the MCNI J key The progress of the scope is halted when the MCI key is held Squelch setting has no effect on the band scope trace 15 2 Exit from band scope To exit the band scope 2 ISHS SRCH Jor SCAN Jori ZVFO 15 3 Setting frequency span width waveform enlargement The frequency span width may be adjusted between the limits of 10 MHz default to 100 kHz using the ff amp keys The span widths available are 10 MHz 35s for full trace approx Resolution is 10 kHz with a 12 kHz IF filter selected NFM or AM so that one 2MHz 10s for full trace approx pixel represents 140 kHz at maximum signal strength 5 MHz 20s for full trace approx 1MHz 6s for full trace approx 500 kHz 3s for full trace approx 200 kHz 6s for full trace approx Resolution is 2 kHz with a 100 kHz 3s for full trace approx 3 kHz filter USB LSB CW 111 SECTION 15 3 15 4 15 5 15 6 15 7 a When the frequency span width is altered the trace restarts 2 ISHS SCOPE to refresh the trace from the start 15 4 Moving the marker To move the marker position use the lt 1 keys the channel step will be depen
73. set DTn n 0 off n 1 on Note Frequency display is blank when n 1 To read DT lt CR gt Response is DTn EX Exit RS 232 EX lt CR gt Terminates remote operation via the RS 232 and restores normal operation from the radio s front panel GA Select Scan on off To set GAn lt CR gt n 0 off n 1 on GD Release select scan channel To set GDnn lt CR gt nn channel 00 49 To clear all memory select scan settings use GD lt CR gt To read GD lt CR gt Response is GDnn Note A select scan channel number will be incremented each time select scan channel has been released Confirmation is via the GR command GM Scan parameter selection status To set GMn lt CR gt Tags the current memory with label n 0 fixed presets only 9 user definable To read GM lt CR gt Example GM GMO XD2 0 XB 000 XA 000 XP00 XMF BM Note Refer to individual commands for details of each field GR Recall tagged channels for select scan GR lt CR gt Lists selected channels from those available for select scan Response is of the form GRnnMXmnn RF nnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn AT TM oooooooo0x Note Refer to individual commands for details of each field GS Search parameter selection status To set GSn lt CR gt Where n 0 fixed presets only 9 user definable To read GS lt CR gt Example GS GSO SD2 0 SB 000 SA 000 SP00 ASO BS Note Refer to indi each field idual commands for details of GV VFO set list To
74. t or CE nn nnn Set the bandscope centre frequency to the specified frequency expressed in Hz or MHz depending on format Note Maximum resolution is 10kHz for spans 10MHz 500kHz maximum resolution is 2kHz for spans 200kHz 100kHz Frequencies below 2kHz are not accepted Requires CT8200 option To read CN lt CR gt Responds with CNnn nn 0 off nn 01 auto nn 06 37 a frequency from the following table freq nn freq nn freq 136 5 20 2418 30 177 3 141 3 21 250 3 31 183 5 146 2 22 67 0 32 189 9 151 4 23 71 9 33 196 6 156 7 24 744 34 199 5 162 2 25 770 35 206 5 167 9 26 79 7 36 229 1 173 8 27 825 37 2541 179 9 28 854 186 2 29 88 5 192 8 2A 91 5 203 5 2B 974 210 7 2C 69 4 218 1 2D 159 8 225 7 2E 165 5 233 6 2F 1713 To set CNnn lt CR gt where nn is a two digit value from the table DA DB DC Dial VFO audio squelch To set DAnnn lt CR gt nnn 000 255 where 000 audio squelch off To read DA lt CR gt Responds with DA nnn or DA nnn current audio squelch level gt nnn Dial VFO level squelch To set DBnnn CR nnn 000 255 where 000 level squelch off To read DB lt CR gt Responds with DB nnn or DB nnn current level gt nnn Data centre Frequency To read DC lt CR gt Responds with DC nnn Example DC000 Note Valid only when bandscope is on Note Refer to the LM command DD Dial VFO delay To set DDnn lt CR gt Where nn 00 99 or FF indicating 0 0 99 s
75. the centre pin of a BNC plug then connected to the BNC aerial input of the AR8600 or wrap the conductor of the long wire onto the telescopic whip aerial If possible try to locate the receiver close to a window so that the wire has the shortest and most direct run from the rear of the receiver to the outside world Discone For wide coverage in the VHF UHF bands a compromise has to be met and the most popular aerial is a discone AOR DA3000 Their appearance is like a large spider or umbrella without the covering material the better models have about 16 elements Typical usable coverage starts from about 25 MHz and extends continuously to 500 MHz 1300 MHz or even 2000 MHz The coverage peaks and dips throughout it s range as the elements interact to provide the widest possible coverage Due to their necessary construction discone aerials are a little prone to wind noise due to vibration and possible damage in severe gales Filters A VHF civil AIRBAND FILTER is available ABF125 this will help minimise the possible effects of breakthrough when listening to VHF airband in Band ll VHF high signal areas or when connected to external aerials Earth systems A separate EARTH connection made to the outer braid connector of the BNC plug may improve aerial efficiency and reduce noise Suitable earth points include connection to a water pipe central heating radiator or external earth rod If fitting a separate external earth rod consider the impli
76. yed in reverse highlight Use the main dial or gt keys to make selection of CTCSS tone from the 50 available the value cannot be adjusted when the menu is set to OFF The current CTCSS tone is displayed on the last but one line of the LCD the legend is displayed to the left of the CTCSS frequency when the current receive frequency is using the displayed CTCSS tone this assists manual selection of the correct tone To accept the data input 2 ISHS ENT alternatively to abort entry 2 ISHS ci FAR The selected CTCSS tone may be used in VFO separate CTCSS tones may be held in each VFO and independent CTCSS tones saved in each search bank and memory channel While in VFO the legend CTC is displayed in the lower left corner of the LCD to indicate that CTCSS is active The audio will be completely muted until a transmission occurs which contains the specified CTCSS tone even when the squelch is set fully anti clockwise open it is normal for the occasional splutter to be produced as CTCSS type fingerprints naturally occur in I1 i45 HAQ everyday transmissions and background noise u Bg Scan amp search banks It is even possible to scan amp search with CTE the squelch open when CTCSS is active but scan search rates will be reduced significantly To achieve the best speeds set the squelch until the S legend is extinguished in the usual manner 2SURFO HEM 20 6k Refer to the CTCSS table of ava

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