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Albrecht AE 100T Owner's Manual

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AE100T
500-Channel Programmable Scanner
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ALBRECHT AE100T 500-Channel Programmable Scanner OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION The AE100T 500-Channel Programmed Scanner enables you to experience all the action for yourself. It is possible to store up to 115,000 frequencies in the memory. These can be changed at any time. The secret of the AE100T is a microprocessor which has been developed with this specific object in mind.

  • Page 3: Search Bands

    S-Meter -- shows receiving signal strength. Tape Remote Jack -- controls your tape recorder when the scanner receives the signal. Memory Backup -- keeps the channel frequencies stored in memory for about 3 months during a power loss. Two Power Options -- let you power the scanner from standard AC power ( with the supplied AC power cord), or your vehicle's battery (with an optional DC cigarette lighter power cord).
  • Page 4 959-960 1240-1300 The use of this scanner is only authorised if the person concerned complies with all the provisions which apply within the country in which the scanner is used. You are advised to satisfy yourself that you are aware of the various restrictions which might apply within a particular country.

  • Page 5: Connecting Power

    coaxial cable. For any distance of less than 15 meters, cable of the RG58 type may be used, whereas for longer cables the use of the thicker RG8 type is recommended. CONNECTING POWER Plug the scanner’s attached AC power cord into a standard AC outlet. The memory backup circuit begins to function a few minutes after you supply power to the scanner.

  • Page 6: Connecting An External Speaker

    2. Press and hold down the [CLEAR] button on the keyboard whilst pressing the RESTART button by means of a pointed object. First release the RESTART button, then release the [CLEAR] button. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER You can connect an optional external speaker with a 3.5 mm plug to the scanner. Use an 8-ohm external speaker capable of handling over 2.5 watts of power (not supplied).

  • Page 7: Understanding Your Scanner

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD Your scanner's keys might seem confusing at first, but this information should help you understand each key's function. FUNC -- use the function key (REC, and DELAY) or seek scan/search. Number Keys -- each key has a single-digit label and a range of numbers. Use the digits on the keys to enter the numbers for a channel or a frequency.
  • Page 8 DIRECT/ -- enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies), or start a direct frequency search. ENTER -- enters frequencies into channels. PRI -- sets and turns on and off priority for ten priority channel. L/OUT -- lets you lock out selected channels or frequencies. L/O RVW -- lets you review locked-out channels or frequencies.

  • Page 9: A Look At The Display

    TAPE DC13.8V TAPE REMOTE SPKR RESET ANT -- connect optional antenna with BNC connector. TAPE REMOTE -- connect your tape recorder's remote terminal. TAPE OUT -- connect your tape recorder. EXT SPKR -- connect an optional external speaker. DC13.8V -- connect your vehicle's cigarret lighter socket with DC cigarette lighter power cable.
  • Page 10 SEARCH BANK -- appears with numbers (1-10). Numbers with a bar under them show which search banks are turned on for a limit search. BANK -- appears with numbers (1-10). Numbers with a bar under them show which channel-storage banks are turned on for scanning. P -- appears with numbers (1-10).

  • Page 11: Display Message

    CH -- the digits that precede this indicator (1-500) show which channel the scanner is tuned to. AM/WFM -- appears when the scanner scans a frequency set to the AM, FM, or WFM mode, or flashes when you change a frequency to the AM, FM, or WFM mode. ATT -- appears when you turn on the scanner's attenuate feature.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION TURNING ON THE SCANNER/SETTING VOLUME AND SQUELCH Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise. 2. Turn VOLUME OFF/MAX clockwise until it clicks and you hear a hissing sound. 3.

  • Page 13: Resetting/Initializing The Scanner

    Note: If you have not stored any frequencies into channels yet, the scanner displays the empty channels. Tuning Frequencies Note: You can use the rotary tuner to tune frequencies during a search (see "Searching For and Storing Active Frequencies" on page 13). Follow these steps to use the rotary tuner to tune frequencies.

  • Page 14: Initializing The Scanner

    Initializing the Scanner Caution: This procedure clears all information you stored in the scanner’s memory. Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly. 1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. 2. Press and hold CL/DELAY. 3.

  • Page 15: Automatically Storing Frequencies

    4. Press ENTER to store the frequency. Notes: l If you entered an invalid frequency in Step 3, the scanner beeps and displays the channel number and Error. Simply repeat Steps 3 and 4. l Your scanner automatically rounds the entered frequency down to the closest valid frequency.
  • Page 16 Notes: l To select bank 10, press 0. l If you select a bank that does not contain any empty channels, a bar flashes under the bank number, and A-FULL and AUTO appear. To enter new frequencies into this bank, you must delete one or more frequencies stored in it, then repeat Step 2.

  • Page 17: Band Search

    Notes: l If no frequencies are stored when you pause auto store by pressing AUTO, --- appears on the display. l During auto store, the scanner beeps when the search reaches the upper limit frequency and continues searching at the lower limit frequency, or vice versa. Band Search If you do not know of a frequency to store, you can search your scanner's preprogrammed search bands for active frequencies, then store any that you find into...

  • Page 18: Limit Search

    When the scanner find an active frequency, it stops searching and displays that frequency's number. To store that frequency in the channel, simply press ENTER. The scanner stores the frequency, then continue the searching. Note: When you store frequency while all channels are entered, CH FULL appears. In order to store more frequencies, you must clear some channels.
  • Page 19 4. Use the number keys to enter the lower limit of the frequency range you want to search, then press ENTER. Note: If you enter an invalid frequency in Step 4 or 6, the scanner displays Error. Simply repeat the step. 5.

  • Page 20: Direct Search

    Direct Search You can search up or down from the currently displayed frequency and store frequencies you like into channels or monitor memories. Notes: l You can use the scanner's delay feature while using direct search. See "Delay" on Page 25. l During direct search, you can manually change the receive mode.

  • Page 21: Scanning The Channels

    Note: When you store frequency while all channels entered, CH FULL appears. In order to store more frequencies, you must clear some channels. See "Deleting Frequencies" on Page 22. 6. To store that frequency in the monitor memory, simply press MON. To search for another active frequency in the selected band, press and hold /\ or \/ for about a second, then repeat Step 4.

  • Page 22: Seek Search

    To begin scanning channels or to start scanning again after monitoring a specific channel, press SCAN. Notes: l You must store frequencies into channels before the scanner can scan them (see "Searching For and Storing Active Frequencies" on Page 13). l The scanner does not scan empty channels.

  • Page 23: Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off And On

    TURNING CHANNEL-STORAGE BANKS OFF AND ON To turn off banks while scanning, press the bank's number key until the bar under the bank's number disappears. The scanner does not scan any of the channels within the banks you have turned off. Notes: l You cannot turn off all banks.
  • Page 24 1. Press AUTO. AUTO appears. 2. Pressing AUTO key or turn TUNE knob, to select the channel bank where you want to store monitor memory frequencies. If you select a bank that contains at least one empty channel, a bar flashes under the bank number, and AC-, the number of empty channels in the bank, CH, and AUTO appears.
  • Page 25 2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number or monitor memory containing the frequency you want to delete. 3. If you are deleting the frequency in a channel, press PGM. If you are deleting the frequency in a monitor memory, press MON. Press 0, then press ENTER.
  • Page 26 1. Press AUTO. AUTO appears. 2. Pressing AUTO keys or turn TUNE knob, to select the channel bank. Press and hold down ENTER, then press /\ to sort channels from the lowest to the highest frequency, or press \/ to sort channels from the highest to the lowest frequency.

  • Page 27: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES DELAY Many agencies use a two-way radio system that might have a pause of several seconds between a query and a reply. Your scanner's delay feature lets it wait for 2 seconds after each transmission on a channel or frequency while scanning or searching.
  • Page 28 To lock out a frequency during a each search mode, press L/OUT when the scanner stops on the frequency. The scanner locks out the frequency, then continues searching. Notes: l The scanner does not store locked-out frequencies during search. l You can lock out as many as 200 frequencies. If you try to lock out more than 200 frequencies, L-FULL appears on the display.
  • Page 29 With the priority feature, you can scan through programmed channels and still not miss an important or interesting call on a specific channel. You can program ten priority channel. Follow these steps to program the channels as the priority channel. 1.

  • Page 30: Using The Attenuator

    CHANGING THE AM/FM/WFM RECEIVE MODE The scanner is preset to the most common AM/FM/WFM receive mode for each frequency range. The preset modes are: Frequency Band (MHz) Receive Mode 25.000-87.495 87.500-107.950 108.000-136.975 137.000-224.995 225.000-399.9875 400.000-1300.000 The preset mode is correct in most cases. However, some ham radio broadcasts do not operate in the preset mode.

  • Page 31: General Hints

    Follow these steps to turn the scanner's key tone on or off. 1. If the scanner is on, turn VOLUME OFF/MAX counterclockwise until it clicks to turn it off. 2.While you press and hold down the 2 and ENTER keys, turn on the scanner. 3.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Use

    The distance over which it is possible for you to receive messages is restricted to approximately 25 km. The manner in which the scanner has been positioned will also be relevant here. It is preferable to position the scanner in such a way that the aerial has a “clear view”.

  • Page 33: In Case Of Fault

    . Only use the scanner in normal temperature conditions. High temperatures, or sudden changes of temperature, will reduce the life span of the scanner. . Avoid the leaking of batteries by changing them at the appropriate time. Where possible, use rechargeable NiCad batteries. IN CASE OF FAULT Where a fault arises, contact your supplier.
  • Page 34 (500 channels per bank x 10 banks, 50 monitor memories and 10 priority channels) Sensitivity: NFM (S+N)/N=20 dB 25-500 MHz 0.5 uV dev. 3 kHz at 1 kHz 500.0125-1000 MHz 1 uV 1000.0125-1300 MHz 2 uV AM (S+N)/N=20 dB 25-500 MHz 2 uV mod.
  • Page 35 500.0125-1000 MHz 25 dB 1000.0125-1300 MHz 25 dB Threshold 25-500 MHz 3 uV 500.0125-1000 MHz 3 uV 1000.0125-1300 MHz 15 uV Tight 25-500 MHz 50 dB 500.0125-1000 MHz 50 dB 1000.0125-1300 MHz 50 dB Antenna impedance 50-ohms Audio output power (10% THD) 1.6 W (AC230V/50 Hz) Built-in speaker 77 mm, 8-ohm,dynamic type...

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