AOR AR8000 Operating Manual page 7

Free search - the receiver will pause on a busy channel for a predetermined
length of time and will resume searching after the time has expired or when the
channel clears which ever is first. The programmable range is 1 to 99 seconds
and default is OFF. Free search is ignored when the "delay hold" facility has
been selected.
S-LEVEL search / scan - the receiver will stop on a busy channel only when
the signal is above the predetermined signal level. The programmable range is
1 to 7 bars on the S-meter and default is OFF.
Auto store - automatically writes new active channels from search into
memory bank "J". The facility may be programmed ON/OFF, the default is ON
and may be selected through the configuration menu.
Memories and search banks
A total of 1000 memory channels are provided which are divided into 20
banks, each having 50 channels. The AR8000 will search and scan at a very
respectable (and fast) maximum speed of approximately 30 increments per
second.
In addition there are 20 programmable search banks, 10 of these banks
are preprogrammed during manufacturer for convenience but all may be
reprogrammed.
"Special" frequencies may be entered into memory banks where they may only
be recalled by entering a user definable PASSWORD... this should stop
preying eyes.
The data contents of memory and search banks are held in an EEPROM so
that no backup battery or capacitor is required for memory retention.
Edit mode
The stored data may be quickly and easily changed or deleted in edit mode.
Priority
Initially any of the 1000 memory channels may be selected as the priority
channel. However, once programmed the selected data will not be lost even if
the data in the memory channel is changed... this makes the priority channel
almost like an additional memory channel location.
NEWUSER and EXPERT status
Two levels of operation may be selected to help ease familiarisation with the
extensive range of facilities available.