Connect The Aerial (Antenna); Fit The Batteries - AOR The Superior AR820 0 Series Operating Manual

2-2 Connect the aerial (antenna)

Two aerials are supplied with the AR8200:
For general reception on the VHF/UHF bands, connect the supplied whip
aerial to the BNC socket on the top panel of AR8200. This is a bayonet
connector, line up the slots, press down firmly and twist clockwise, the
guides will position, then let go. A different aerial can easily be fitted once
you have established that the AR8200 is operating correctly and you are
familiar with operation.
If you wish to monitor MW (Medium Wave bands), plug in the MW bar aerial.
The MW slot on the top panel is protected by a sliding door to keep out dust
and rain. A cut-out on the rear edge of the top panel enables the sliding door to
be easily 'swept' open using a fingertip or thumb. Another cut-out toward the
centre of the top panel enables the sliding door to be easily
'swept' closed... No force is required !
The MW bar is asymmetrical. With the longer arm of the MW bar facing to the
right (grooves to the front) locate the MW connector into the socket and push
into place. The force required to engage the MW aerials is quite small, about
the same as you would use to ensure the

2-3 Fit the batteries

Fit the NiCad cells or dry batteries to the AR8200 as detailed in section 1-6-1 of this manual.
Alternatively the charger may be connected to the 12V d.c. socket of the AR8200 (however, do not
connect external power if dry batteries are fitted).
BNC mounted whip aerial
MW bar aerial
pressed with a positive result. If you
really press very hard, it is possible
to force the connector in back-
wards... the MW aerial will not
operate if connected backwards.
Remember to close the MW slide
door when the MW bar aerial is
not in use.
key is
Section 2-1, 2-2, 2-3
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