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American Communication Systems Discover the Power of Communications ™ http://www.ameradio.com TO ORDER – VISIT WIDE RANGE COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER 100 KHz – 1300MHz COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini SCAN MODE SKIP L.SRCH TONE OPERATING MANUAL...
FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ■ Part15 class B NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Using the Wiretap Detector Changing the Reception Mode ...29 Function ...........49 Monitoring ...........29 Resting the System (System Rest) ..50 Changing the AR-mini’s Mode ....30 Resting All Contents (All Rest) ....50 ADVANCED OPERATION ....31 SETTING MODE ........51 Finding the Desired Frequency ...31 Changing the Frequency Step ....51...
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CONTENTS Setting the Resume Time ....54 Setting Mode List ........75 Setting the Search ......55 Trouble Shooting .........78 Setting the Memory Scan ....56 Specifications ........79 Setting the Limit Link Search....57 Setting the Memory for the Memory Bank Link Scan ........58 Confirming the Limit Search Frequencies ........59 Erasing All Memory from a Memory Bank ..........59...
Icon Labels Prohibition of metal, on top of or near AR-mini. In A variety of icon labels are used in such cases, fire may result if the liquid spills on AR-mini or metal enters it.
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CAUTION result in a fire or overheating. • Only use the AC adapter for AR-mini. • If you are not going to be using AR-mini Using a different equipment may result or AC adapter for an extended length of in a fire, electric shock, or damage to time (e.g., if you go traveling), be sure...
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Remove (use until the battery has no more charge) the plug from apply insecticide near AR-mini or the AC outlet battery two or three times in a row, the battery adapter. will again charge properly.
If you will find a missing item, please ● AC Adapter (AA-mini) contact your dealer. ● Receiver AR-mini COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini SCAN MODE SKIP L.SRCH TONE ● Hand Strap ●...
INTRODUCTION Memory Mode: About AR-mini In this mode, the AR-mini can memorize often-accessed frequencies and bands, AR-mini can receive the 0.1 MHz to storing up to 1000 channels. Each lot of 1299.995 MHz of AM, FM and Wide FM 100 memorized frequencies/bands is bands.
INTRODUCTION Display MODE key ● Press this key to switch between the (Up) key FM, Wide FM, AM and auto mode by ● Press this key to increase the setting each pressing . ● value. Hold down this key to turn a tone ●...
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INTRODUCTION Dial knob ● Turn this knob to change the frequency or memorized channel. ● Press this knob to switch the volume or squelch settings. ● Hold down the FUNC key and turn this knob to change the frequency faster. ●...
INTRODUCTION Descriptions of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Main Display: Frequency, memory name, set mode name or the other various conditions are displayed. When the frequency is 1000 When Set mode is selected, or more in the VFO mode, this segment is appeared. this segment is appeared.
Confirm the antenna is fixed to the AR-mini. Press the antenna firmly onto the To remove the antenna, twist the antenna connector. antenna counterclockwise. Note: AR-mini has a SMA antenna Twist the antenna clockwise. connector. Never connect any other type antenna.
Pass another end through the passed end. Fix the belt clip with the supplied screws. Tie the hand strap. Note: Do not use other screws except supplied screws. In such cases, the inside of AR-mini may be injured or AR-mini may be dropped.
PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Installing the supplied Attach the battery lid. Ni-MH batteries or AA Lock the battery case lock. size batteries Unlock the battery case lock. Battery case lock Note: • Never use old battery and new battery at same time. •...
fire or explosion. The supplied Ni-MH batteries are changed by the AC adaptor AA-mini. Turn the AR-mini off. Make sure the AR-mini contains a supplied Ni-MH batteries. Remove the external DC jack cover. Insert the AC adapter power plug into an AC outlet (100 V–240 V).
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Press the dial knob to return the VFO mode. Approximately 20 hours later, disconnect the AC adapter from AC outlet, and then pull the DC out plug from AR-mini. Tips: • The charging function is canceled when the AC adapter is disconnected.
Press and hold the PWR key for the dial knob, the frequency is two seconds or more to turn the changed by 1 MHz steps. AR-mini on. Confirm the VFO mode has appeared in the display. If the reception mode is different,...
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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Press the dial knob again, and the Note: turn it to adjust the squelch. AR-mini has been set Auto step and Auto reception mode functions at initial. These functions change the frequency step and reception mode automatically depending on the band.
DC cable with cigar-lighter plug Cigar lighter (6 VDC, 500 mA for 12/24V socket) plug (DC-mini) EXT DC jack Remove the AR-mini EXT DC jack cap. Insert the DC-mini plug into the EXT DC jack. To charge the supplied Ni-MH ●...
PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Using the CO-mini Clone Using the PC-mini Cable Programing Cable Preparations Turn the AR-mini off. ◆ Installing the special software Plug On the internet, access the Earphone download screen on our company’s jack homepage, download the software according to the explanation.
Connect PC-mini’s USB plug to the cap. USB terminal of the PC. Firmly insert the PC-mini 3.5 ø Note: plug into the AR-mini jack. Ensure that the USB plug is properly and firmly connected to the USB 3.5 ø Plug terminal of the PC.
PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Running the PC-mini program Click and run AR-mini.exe that you have downloaded from the homepage. Tips: It is recommended that you create a shortcut on your PC. This enables you to run the program quickly next time.
BASIC OPERATION • Switching off beep is emitted, and Switching On the “BYE” is displayed. To turn the power on, press and hold the PWR key for two seconds or more. • Switching on beep is emitted, and the display back light is lit. Note: The supplied batteries are not charged at shipped, charge the...
BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, press the dial knob. (Minimum volume level) (Maximum volume level) To decrease the volume, turn the dial knob counterclockwise. Note: To increase the volume, turn the • Make sure the volume dose not dial knob clockwise.
• Refer to the band table on this page. Note: AR-mini has been set Auto step function at initial. This function changes the frequency step automatically depending on the band. It can be canceled and set it To increase the frequency, turn the manually.
BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Squelch Stop the dial when no noise is emitted. To adjust the squelch, press the dial knob twice. • This position is called “Threshold”. To cancel the squelch temporally, press and hold the MONI key • The squelch is cancelled while holding the MONI key.
BASIC OPERATION Changing the Reception Monitoring Mode To monitor, press the MONI key. AR-mini has been set Auto reception mode function at initial. This function changes the reception mode automatically depending on the band. The reception mode can be changed manually.
VFO to receive the desired frequency mode. conveniently. VFO mode: This mode is the original mode of AR-mini. In this mode, a frequency is set directly by turning the dial knob. Memory mode: In this mode, a (Preset channel mode) frequency can be stored in the memory •...
Priority Watch Frequency In this function, the frequency which is received on VFO mode is switched AR-mini has functions to find the the another priority frequency every 5 desired frequency as follows; seconds. This function is available in Priority watch, 2VFO watch, Search and VFO mode Memory scan.
ADVANCED OPERATION 2VFO Watch To store the frequency in the 2VFO watch memory, hold down the Two frequencies are stored in the 2VFO FUNC key and press the key for watch memory in VFO mode. Each 2 seconds or more. frequency is watched, and then either •...
ADVANCED OPERATION 2VFO Watch with 2VFO Changing the 2VFO Watch Watch Receiving Memory Receiving Memory 10 combinations of frequency are The 2VFO watch receiving memory can set beforehand as the 2VFO watch be changed. receiving memory. The 2VFO watch can Start a normal 2VFO watch.
ADVANCED OPERATION VFO Search Skipping the Desired Frequency in the Search VFO search changes the frequency continuously from 0.1 MHz to 1299.99 A frequency can be skipped in a MHz. search. This prevents a search from being stopped when a frequency that Confirm VFO mode is set.
ADVANCED OPERATION Limit Search Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key. This enables searches to be conducted • “SCHB W” is displayed and returns within a desired limited range. VFO mode. To start the limit search, press the Confirm VFO mode is set.
ADVANCED OPERATION Changing the Search Type Changing the Search Band Memory AR-mini has tree types searching method. It can changed in searching. The search band memory is preset at shipped. The frequency of search band Start the search. memory can be changed.
ADVANCED OPERATION Limit Link Search Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the limit This enables a linked limit search for search number to be linked. easy change of limit ranges. Confirm VFO mode is set. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the setting mode.
ADVANCED OPERATION Memory Mode Example: The limit search memory 00 is set A frequency can be stored in the from 118.00 to 141.975 MHz. memory up to 1000. Every 100 The limit search memory 01 is set memories are combined as a memory from 154.95 to 154.61 MHz.
ADVANCED OPERATION Storing a Frequency in Recalling the Memory the Memory Confirm VFO mode is set. Confirm VFO mode is set. Press the V/M key to set memory mode. Turn the dial knob to set the frequency to be stored in memory. Press the key or turn the dial knob to recall the desired...
ADVANCED OPERATION Returning the VFO Mode Erasing a Memory with Displaying Memory Frequency Confirm the memory mode is set. Turn the dial knob to recall the desired memory to be erased. Confirm VFO mode is set. Hold down the FUNC key and Press the V/M key to set memory press the V/M key.
ADVANCED OPERATION • If cancel this procedure, press the Erasing All Memories in V/M key to exit. the Memory Bank Repeat from step 4 when erasing other memory. All memory stored in the same memory bank can be erased simultaneously. Press the dial knob to setting mode.
ADVANCED OPERATION Naming Memory The Memory Scanning Memory can be named using up to 6 All memory can be scanned. characters. Confirm VFO mode is set. Confirm the memory mode is set. Hold down the FUNC key and Turn the dial knob to recall the press the dial knob to enter the desired memory to be named.
ADVANCED OPERATION Setting the Skipped Scanning in the Memory Memory in the Scanning Bank A specified memory can be skipped Scanning can be progressed in in the scanning. This prevents a scan specified memory bank. from being stopped when a frequency Hold down the FUNC key and that should be cancelled is scanned.
• The decimal point is displayed on the link number. A memory bank can be linked other memory bank to scan. * AR-mini has 10 memory banks (0 – 9). Confirm memory mode is set. Hold down the FUNC key and Press the dial knob to set.
ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Broadcast Using the Preset Mode Mode 12 frequencies are set as preset channel. These frequencies are typical A typical frequency of AM, FM, TV or frequencies from each band. other official radio is set as broadcast radio memory.
ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Tone Squelch Searing the Tone Frequency A tone squelch is set to receive a signal which has been set tone frequency. The A tone frequencies that is receiving tone squelch can be set to one of 50 signal will not be recognized for use frequency types.
ADVANCED OPERATION Reversing the Tone Using the DCS Squelch Function DCS (Digital Code Squelch) is set to receive a signal which has been set the Usually, a tone frequency will be DCS. The DCS code can be set to one mixed with voices when transmitting.
ADVANCED OPERATION Receiving the Secret Using the Attenuator Communications This function decreases the signal strength by 15 dB. (Not available for US domestic version) Confirm VFO mode is set. Confirm VFO mode is set. Turn the dial knob to set the Hold down the key for 2 frequency to be received secret...
ADVANCED OPERATION Searching the Wiretap Using the Wiretap Frequency Detector Function This radio can search a wiretap This function informs the signal frequency. strength by beep tone. Confirm VFO mode is set. Search the wiretap frequency as “Searching the Wiretap Hold down the SCAN key for 2 Frequency”.
(System Rest) (All Rest) The system reset initializes all settings The all reset initializes all contents of except the normal memory and the skip AR-mini. memory. Turn the power off. Turn the power off. Hold down the FUNC, MONI key...
SETTING MODE Changing the Frequency Changing the Fast Step Frequency Step This setting is used when changing This setting is used when changing the the step. At initial, a step is set fast step. The fast step is available by automatically depending on each band.
SETTING MODE Setting the Lamp Setting the Timer Function This setting is used for setting the alarm time or power off time. This setting is used for setting the time during which the lamp should be lit. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the Hold down the FUNC key and setting mode.
SETTING MODE Setting the S-meter Sensitivity This setting is used for reducing S- meter sensitivity. • Off timer and the alarm time can be Hold down the FUNC key and set as follows; press the dial knob to enter the OFT 30M: Turns off 30 minutes later setting mode.
SETTING MODE Setting the S-meter Setting the Resume Time Buzzer This setting is used for setting the resume time when searching or This setting is used for emitting a beep scanning. sound as the S-meter’s value. Hold down the FUNC key and Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the press the dial knob to enter the...
SETTING MODE • Limit Link Search Setting the Search Select “LTLNK” to search linked limit search range. This setting is used for switch between search methods. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the setting mode. Turn the dial knob to set the To return the original display, press setting mode number 08.
SETTING MODE • Bank Link Scan Setting the Memory Scan • Select “BKLNK” to scan all memories which are in linked bank This setting is used for switching memory. memory scan methods. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the setting mode.
SETTING MODE Setting the Limit Link Press the dial knob to setting Search mode. To return the original display, press This setting is used for linking a limit the dial knob or V/M key. search. Tips: Display a limit search to be linked To cancel the link limit search, to another limit search.
SETTING MODE Setting the Memory for Press the dial knob to setting the Memory Bank Link mode. Scan To return the original display, press the dial knob or V/M key. This setting is used for setting memory Tips: banks that are linked for a scan. When the memory bank link is Display a memory bank to be canceled, repeat steps 1 through 5...
SETTING MODE Confirming the Limit Erasing All Memory from Search Frequencies a Memory Bank This setting is used for confirming the This setting is used for erasing all frequencies in a set limit search. memory from a memory bank. The memories can be stored one memory The upper frequency and lower bank of memory banks.
SETTING MODE Erasing the VFO Skip Repeat from the step 3 when other Memory memories are erased. To return the original display, press This setting is used for erasing VFO the dial knob or V/M key. skip memory. The VFO skip memory enables stored frequencies to be Tips: skipped when searching.
SETTING MODE Erasing the Memory Canceling the Muting Channel’s Skip Mark during a Scan This setting is used for erasing the In normal setting, the voice is muted skip mark of the memory channel. The during a scan or search. This setting is skip mark is stored to skip the marked used for canceling the muting.
Setting the Built-in Bar Using the Earphone as an Antenna Antenna AR-mini has the built-in bar antenna for This setting uses the earphone as an AM broadcasts or the short wave. This antenna. This setting is available for all setting is used for setting to the built-in band on this receiver.
SETTING MODE Increasing the Volume Setting the Tone Automatically in FM Frequency This setting is used for automatically This is used for setting tone increasing the volume to 6 dB in a FM frequencies, which are prepared across when 12.5 kHz step is set. 50 signals.
SETTING MODE Selecting the Reversed Selecting Scrambled Tone Frequency Carrier Frequencies This setting uses to select the reversed (Not available for US domestic version) tone frequency. This setting is used for selecting the Hold down the FUNC key and carrier frequencies of scrambled press the dial knob to enter the communications.
SETTING MODE Switching the Display Setting the DCS Code Information Automatically This is used for setting DCS codes, which are prepared across 104 codes. This setting is used for switching the display from the volume or squelch Hold down the FUNC key and display to the frequency display press the dial knob to enter the automatically when the setting time has...
SETTING MODE Setting the DCS Code Turing the Beep Off Phases This setting is used for turning the beep off. This setting is used for the phase of DCS codes that have been set. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the Hold down the FUNC key and setting mode.
SETTING MODE Changing the Battery Displaying the Battery Saving Time Voltage This setting is used for changing the This setting is used for displaying the battery saving time. battery voltage. Hold down the FUNC key and Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the press the dial knob to enter the setting mode.
SETTING MODE Charging the Ni-MH To charge the battery, turn the Battery power off by pressing the PWR key for two seconds or more. This setting is only available for supplied Ni-MH batteries. Never use this setting for other batteries. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to enter the setting mode.
SETTING MODE Revising the Step Shifting the Frequency Microprocessor’s Clock Frequency This receiver can automatically revise step frequencies to match the channel This setting is used to prevent plan. This setting can also be used for the undesirable influence of the canceling any revisions.
APPENDIX Setting Frequency of Broadcast Radio Mode For U.S.A. version Mode No. Initial frequency Frequency Range Remark 1.6200 AM 0.520 – 1.620 AM radio 10 kHz step 80.00 WFM 76.0 – 107.9 MHz FM radio 50 kHz step TV 2ch TV 2ch –...
APPENDIX Setting Frequency of Preset Memory For U.S.A. version Preset No. Initial frequency Remark 1.6200 AM MW Broadcast 6.030 AM SW Broadcast (VOA) 51.000 FM Amateur radio 82.50 WFM FM Broadcast 128.8 AM Air Band 156.80 FM Land Mobile radio 145.00 FM Amateur radio 162.550 FM...
APPENDIX Setting Mode List Setting Initial Display Function Page Mode No. Changing the frequency step P. 51 Changing the fast frequency step P. 51 Setting the lamp function P. 52 Setting the timer P. 52 Setting the S-meter sensitivity P. 53 Setting the S-meter buzzer P.
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APPENDIX Setting Initial Display Function Page Mode No. Setting the memory for the memory bank P. 58 link scan Confirming the limit search frequencies P. 59 Erasing all memory from a memory bank P. 59 Erasing the VFO skip memory P.
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APPENDIX Setting Initial Display Function Page Mode No. Selecting scrambled carrier frequencies P. 64 (Not available for US domestic version) Switching the display information P. 65 automatically Setting the DCS Code P. 65 Reversing DCS code phases P. 66 Turing the beep off P.
APPENDIX Trouble Shooting Symptom Cause Solution No power The battery is consumed. Replace new battery. Charge the battery. The battery polarity is different. Insert the battery correctly. Time to press the PWR key is PWR key is press for 2 seconds short.
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Please not that if the antenna type is not matched, or the antenna signal is too strong, AR-mini will overload and reception sensitivity will be reduced. In most cases any large external antenna will NOT improve reception, but a simple telescopic whip type antenna will.