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 preset ........45 Preparations .........22 Using tone squelch (CTCSS) ....46 Connecting PC-mini ......23 Searching tone frequency....46 Connecting with the AR-mini ....23 Reversed tone squelch function ..47 Running the PC-mini program ....24 Using DCS ...........47 Using the voice inverter ......48 BASIC OPERATION ......25...
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CONTENTS Setting the search .......55 Setting the memory scan ....56 Setting the limit link search ....57 Setting the memory for a memory bank link scan ........58 Confirming limit search frequencies ...59 Erasing all memory from a memory bank ..........59 Erasing VFO skip memory ....60 Erasing the memory channel’s skip mark ..........61 Cancelling muting during a scan ..61...
Icon Labels Prohibition metal, on top of or near the AR-mini. In A variety of icon labels are used in such cases, fire may result if the liquid is spilt on the AR-mini or if metal enters this operating manual to ensure safe the unit.
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• Do not modify, excessively bend, twist, or pull on the AC adapter or DC output • Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter in cord. Doing so may result in fire or humid or dusty locations. Doing so may electric shock.
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Failure to do so may result in over-charging of the batteries. • The AR-mini and AC adapter become warm during the charging operation and immediately after charging. This is normal. • After the charging operation ends, do not repeatedly charge the Ni-MH batteries.
INTRODUCTION ● Ni-MH Batteries Contents List When unpacking the AR-mini, please check that the box contains the following items. If you find any item(s) to be missing, ● AC Adapter (AA-mini) please contact your dealer. ● AR-mini Receiver COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini...
INTRODUCTION Display MODE key ● Press this key to switch between FM, (Up) key Wide FM, AM and auto modes. ● ● Press this key to increase the setting Press this key while holding down the value. FUNC key to select a tone type. ●...
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INTRODUCTION Dial knob ● Turn this knob to change the frequency or memorised channel. ● Press this knob to switch the volume or squelch settings. ● Turn this knob while holding down the FUNC key to change the frequency more quickly. ●...
INTRODUCTION Description of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Main Display: Frequency, memory name, setting number or the other various conditions are displayed. This segment appears when This segment appears when the frequency in VFO is 1000 the Priority watch is active. MHz or higher.
Confirm that 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.
PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Attach the Belt Clip Tie the Hand Strap Insert the supplied screws through Push the end of the hand strap the screw holes of the belt clip. through the hand strap holder. Loop the other end through the end that has just been pushed through.
PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Install the Supplied Attach the battery lid. Ni-MH Batteries or AA Lock the battery case lock. Batteries Unlock the battery case lock. Battery case lock Note: • Never use old batteries together with new batteries. • Never use different types of battery together.
fire or explosion. The supplied Ni-MH batteries are charged via the AA-mini AC adapter. Turn the AR-mini off. Make sure the AR-mini contains the 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 to VFO. Approximately 20 hours later, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet and then remove the DC-out plug from the AR-mini. Tips: • The charging function is cancelled when the AC adapter is disconnected.
PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Basic Usage Turn the dial knob to match the desired frequency. • Turn the dial knob while holding Press and hold the PWR key for 2 down the FUNC key; the frequency seconds or longer to turn the AR- will change in 1 MHz steps.
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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Press the dial knob again, and the Note: turn it to adjust the squelch. The AR-mini is by default initially set to Auto step and Auto reception mode functions. These functions change the frequency step and reception mode automatically depending on the band.
PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Scanning the memory bank Quick Guide: Scan Frequencies Previously Scanning can be performed within a specified memory bank. Saved in a Memory Bank Confirm that VFO is set. Storing a frequency in Hold down the FUNC key and memory bank press the dial knob to change the setting.
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 special software Plug Access the download page on our Earphone web site and download the software jack according to the explanation provided there.
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 AOR web site. Tips: It is recommended that you create a shortcut on your PC. This will enable you to run the program quickly on subsequent occasions.
BASIC OPERATION Switching On To turn the power off, press and hold the PWR key for 2 seconds or longer. To turn the power on, press and • A powering-off beep will be hold the PWR key for 2 seconds or emitted, and “BYE”...
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: • Make sure the volume is not too To increase the volume, turn the great.
• Refer to the band table on this page. Note: The AR-mini is by default initially set to the Auto step function. This function changes the frequency step automatically depending on the band. To increase the frequency, turn the It can be cancelled and reset manually.
BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Squelch Stop the dial knob 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 •...
BASIC OPERATION Changing the Mode Monitoring The AR-mini is by default initially set to To monitor, press the MONI key. the Auto reception mode function. This function changes the reception mode automatically depending on the band. The reception mode can be changed manually.
• These settings are categorised as frequencies. Broadcast Facility, PRESET and VFO. VFO: This is the default AR-mini setting. In this setting, frequencies are set directly by turning the dial knob. MEMORY: Frequencies can be stored in the memory with specific names.
Priority Watch Frequency In this function, the frequency received in VFO will be switched to another AR-mini has the following functions for priority frequency every 5 seconds. finding desired frequencies: This function is available in VFO. Priority watch, 2VFO Watch, Search Confirm that VFO is set.
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. Each frequency 2 seconds or longer. is watched, and then either frequency •...
ADVANCED OPERATION 2VFO Watch with 2VFO Changing the 2VFO Watch Watch Reception Memory Reception Memory 10 combinations of frequency are The 2VFO watch Reception Memory set beforehand as the 2VFO Watch can be changed. Reception Memory. The 2VFO Watch Start a normal 2VFO Watch. can be started from this memory.
ADVANCED OPERATION VFO Search Skipping the Desired Frequency in a Search VFO search consecutively monitors all frequencies from 0.1 MHz to 1299.995 A frequency can be skipped in a search. MHz. This prevents a search from being stopped when a frequency that should Confirm that VFO is set.
ADVANCED OPERATION Limit Search Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key. This enables searches to be conducted • “SCHB W” will be displayed and within a desired limited range. VFO will be returned to. Press the SCAN key to start the Confirm that VFO is set.
The AR-mini has three searching method types. These can be changed The search band memory is preset when searching. when the AR-mini is shipped. The frequency of search band memory can Start a search. be changed. Press the SCAN key to change the Start a limit search.
ADVANCED OPERATION Limit Link Search Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the search This enables a Linked Limit Search for band memory number (0 to 22) to easy change of limit ranges. be linked. Confirm that VFO is set.
ADVANCED OPERATION MEMORY Example: The limit search memory 00 is set As many as 1000 frequencies can be from 118.00 to 141.975 MHz. stored in the memory. Memory data is The limit search memory 01 is set banked in blocks of 100. from 154.95 to 154.61 MHz.
ADVANCED OPERATION Storing a Frequency in Recalling Memory Memory Confirm that VFO is set. Confirm that VFO is set. Press the V/M key to set MEMORY. Turn the dial knob to set the Press the key or turn the frequency to be stored in memory. dial knob to recall the desired memory.
ADVANCED OPERATION Returning to VFO with Erasing Memory Displaying Memory Frequency Confirm that the MEMORY is set. Turn the dial knob to recall the memory you wish to erase. Confirm that VFO is set. Hold down the FUNC key and Press the V/M key to set MEMORY.
ADVANCED OPERATION • Memory stored in the same Erasing All Memories memory bank will be erased, and from the Memory Bank the next memory bank number will be displayed. All memory stored in the same memory • If you wish to cancel this bank can be erased simultaneously.
ADVANCED OPERATION Naming Memory Memory Scanning Memory can be named using up to 6 How to scan all memories. characters. Confirm that VFO is set. Confirm that MEMORY is set. Hold down the FUNC key and Turn the dial knob to recall the press the dial knob to change the desired memory to be named.
ADVANCED OPERATION Setting Skipped Memory Scanning the Memory when Scanning Bank Specified memory can be skipped Scanning can be performed within a when scanning. This prevents a scan specified memory bank. from being stopped when a frequency Confirm that VFO is set. that should be cancelled is scanned.
You need to deselect the A memory bank can be linked to other banks you don’t need to scan. memory banks to scanning. * The AR-mini has 10 memory banks (0 – 9). Confirm that VFO is set. Hold down the FUNC key and...
ADVANCED OPERATION Using Broadcast Facility Using PRESET This feature is used for easy tuning of 12 frequencies are set as Preset various pre-programmed ‘broadcast’ Channel. These frequencies are typical bands (e.g. AM & FM radio stations frequencies from each band. and TV sound).
73. “00” or the MONI key is pressed, even if the AR-mini is receiving no signal. This is not a malfunction. We recommend that the tone squelch should be set when this function is used.
ADVANCED OPERATION Reversed Tone Squelch Using DCS Function DCS (Digital Code Squelch) is set to receive a signal which has been set by This facility reverses operation of ‘tone the DCS. The DCS code can be set to squelch’. one of 104 codes. It is used when special radio systems are employing mixed tones with no Confirm that VFO is set.
ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Voice Inverter Using the Attenuator (Not available for US domestic version) This function decreases the signal strength by 15 dB. Confirm that VFO is set. Confirm that VFO is set. Turn the dial knob to set the frequency to use the voice inverter.
ADVANCED OPERATION Searching Bug Using the Bug Detector Frequencies Function How to scan the 119 pre-installed This function indicates signal strength (unmodifiable) bug frequencies. via a beep tone. Confirm that VFO is set. Search the bug frequency as described in “Searching Bug Frequencies”. Hold down the SCAN key for 2 seconds or longer.
ADVANCED OPERATION Resetting System Resetting All Contents (System Reset) (All Reset) System Reset initialises all settings All Reset initialises all of the AR-mini’s except for the normal memory and skip contents. memory. Turn the power off. Turn the power off.
CHANGING SETTINGS Changing Steps Changing Fast Steps This setting is used when changing the This setting is used when changing the step. Initially, a step is set automatically fast step. The fast step is available by depending on each band. holding down the FUNC key and turning the dial knob.
CHANGING SETTINGS 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 change the Hold down the FUNC key and setting.
CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the S-meter Sensitivity This setting is used for reducing S- meter sensitivity. • The off timer and alarm time can be Hold down the FUNC key and set as follows: press the dial knob to change the OFT 30M: Turns off after 30 minutes setting.
CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the S-meter Setting the Resumption Buzzer Time This setting is used for emitting a beep This setting is used for setting the sound as the S-meter’s value. resumption time when searching or scanning. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the Hold down the FUNC key and setting.
CHANGING SETTINGS • Limit Link Search Setting the Search Select “LTLNK” to search in a linked limited range. This setting is used for switch between search methods. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting.
CHANGING SETTINGS • Bank Link Scan Setting the Memory Scan Select “BKLNK” to scan all memory within a linked memory bank This setting is used for switching memory scan methods. Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting.
CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the Limit Link Press the dial knob to return step Search To return to the original display, This setting is used for linking a limit press the dial knob or V/M key. search. Tips: Hold down the FUNC key and When the link limit search is press the dial knob to change the cancelled, repeat steps 1 through...
CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the Memory for a Press the dial knob to return to Memory Bank Link Scan step 2. To return to the original display, This setting is used for setting memory press the dial knob or V/M key. banks that are linked for a scan.
CHANGING SETTINGS Confirming Limit Search Erasing All Memory from 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 upper frequency and lower Hold down the FUNC key and frequency are displayed in alternation press the dial knob to change the...
CHANGING SETTINGS Erasing VFO Skip Memory Repeat from the step 3 to erase other memory. This setting is used for erasing VFO To return to the original display, skip memory. The VFO skip memory press the dial knob or V/M key. enables stored frequencies to be skipped when searching.
CHANGING SETTINGS Erasing the Memory Cancelling Muting during Channel’s Skip Mark a Scan This setting is used for erasing the By default, the voice is muted during a skip mark of the memory channel. The scan or search. This setting is used for skip mark is stored to skip the marked cancelling the muting.
CHANGING SETTINGS Antenna Selection Using the Earphone as an Antenna By default AR-mini is using the built-in bar antenna for frequencies between 100 This setting uses the earphone as an kHz and 5 MHz. If you wish to bypass antenna. This setting is available for all this setting to use the supplied antenna bands on this receiver.
CHANGING SETTINGS Automatically Increasing Setting Tone Frequency the Volume in FM This is used to set one of the 50 selectable tone frequencies. This setting is used for automatically increasing the volume to 6 dB in FM Hold down the FUNC key and when a 12.5 kHz step is set.
CHANGING SETTINGS Selecting Reversed Tone Selecting Voice Inverter Frequency Carriers This setting is used to select the (Not available for US domestic version) reversed tone frequency. This setting is used for selecting the Hold down the FUNC key and carrier frequencies of voice inverted press the dial knob to change the frequencies.
CHANGING SETTINGS Automatically Switching Setting DCS Codes the Display Information This is used to set one of the 104 selectable DCS 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 change the automatically when the setting time has...
CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the DCS Code Turning 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 change the Hold down the FUNC key and setting.
CHANGING SETTINGS Changing the Battery Displaying 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 change the press the dial knob to change the setting.
Therefore, you should confirm that the specific batteries are installed. • The AR-mini may be turned on by inserting the AA-mini or DC-mini when no battery is installed or when the batteries are depleted.
CHANGING SETTINGS Revising Step Frequency Shifting the Microprocessor’s Clock This receiver can automatically revise Frequency step frequencies to match the channel plan. This setting can also be used for This setting is used to prevent cancelling any revisions. the undesirable influence of the microprocessor’s clock frequency.
APPENDIX Broadcast Facility Frequencies For U.S.A. version Memory 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 – 69ch USA TV 6.030 AM 3.00 –...
APPENDIX Preset Memory Frequencies 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 82.500 WFM FM Broadcast 128.800 AM Air Band 156.800 FM Land Mobile radio 145.000 FM Amateur radio 162.550 FM Marine radio (Weather)
APPENDIX Setting Number List Setting Initial Display Function Page Changing steps P. 51 Changing fast steps 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. 54 (This setting is unavailable for this —...
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APPENDIX Setting Initial Display Function Page Setting the memory for a memory bank link P. 58 scan Confirming limit search frequencies P. 59 Erasing all memory from a memory bank P. 59 Erasing VFO skip memory P. 60 Erasing the memory channel’s skip mark P.
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APPENDIX Setting Initial Display Function Page Selecting Voice Inverter Carriers P. 64 (Not available for US domestic version) Switching the display information P. 65 automatically Setting DCS codes P. 65 Setting DCS code phases P. 66 Turing the beep off P.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting 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 Press the PWR key for 2 short. seconds or longer.