AOR AR8000 Operating Manual page 38

For example, select 118.000 MHz [1] [1] [8] [ENT] then select a 9 kHz step
size [FUNC] [2] choose "9.00" by rotating the [DIAL] and accept the selection
by pressing [ENT].
You will note the frequency has been corrected to 117.9990 or 118.0080 MHz
(depending upon the previous direction of tuning / searching) both of which are
the closest multiple of 9 kHz to 118 MHz. On occasion the display may not
immediately update to indicate the multiple frequency in order to provide an
opportunity for you to enter the "STEP SET" menu to change the step size.
However within a short time the frequency readout will automatically update,
just keep watching the LCD. The displayed frequency will be immediately
updated with when the [DIAL] is used.
Note: AUTO-STEP and AUTO-MODE are linked to the preprogrammed
bandplan data. When one of the parameters is changed from the default
"AUTO" the bandplan will be ignored. This is useful for tuning through bands
with unusual modes and channel steps.
To reinstate AUTO step size, the receive MODE must be returned to
"AUTO" using the "MODE SET" menu which is accessed by pressing
[FUNC] [3].
When a new step size has been selected, the MODE will move automatically
from AUTO to whatever is currently being used. A hash symbol "#" to the left
of the mode indicates the current setting. The right arrow symbol ">" indicates
the new mode choice which is altered by using the [DIAL] control on the top
panel of the cabinet. To return the STEP and MODE to default, select ">AUT"
and press [ENT]. The display returns to VFO mode.
In EXPERT user mode the tuning step size may also be programmed in
multiples of 50 Hz (between the limits of 50 Hz to 999.95 kHz) so that unusual
step sizes other than stated are possible. Refer to section 6-3 of this manual
regarding NEWUSER/EXPERT configuration.
Press [FUNC] [2] to enter the "STEP SET" menu. The [DIAL] is used to alter
the STEP size for any value from the standard list: 0.05 kHz (50 Hz), 0.1 kHz
(100 Hz), 0.2 kHz (200 Hz), 0.5 kHz (500 Hz), 1.00 kHz, 2.00 kHz, 5.00 kHz,
6.25 kHz, 9.00 kHz, 10.00 kHz, 12.50 kHz, 20 kHz, 25.00 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz,
100.00 kHz, 200.00 kHz, 250 kHz, 500.00 kHz.
When the desired step size is displayed press [ENT] to accept the new step
size.
To program a different step size (in multiples of 50 Hz) enter the "STEP SET"
menu as before, press [FUNC] [2] then key in the desired step size followed by
[ENT].
For example, to program a 300 Hz step size press [.] [3] [ENT] there is no
need to proceed the [.] key with a zero nor is it necessary to add the trailing
zeros, these are added by the microprocessor automatically.
Should an attempt be made to enter an incorrect step size such as 0.06 kHz or