Index Precautions and Warnings ..........3 AE30H Controls and Display..........4 Introduction................5 Band Plans to initialize the scanner ........5 Feature Highlights ............... 6 About This Manual .............. 7 Understanding Scanning ............. 8 What is Scanning? .............. 8 What is Searching? ............. 8 Conventional Scanning ............
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. Earphone Warning Use only a genuine Albrecht earphone. An incorrect earphone may be hazardous to your hearing. Turn down volume before connecting the earphone and then adjust volume to suit.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Albrecht AE30H Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner lets you scan transmissions and is preprogrammed with service banks and search banks for your convenience.
Band Plan 2 RANGE (MHz) MODE STEP Program/ (kHz) Subject 87.5000 - FM Radio 107.9000 108.0000 - 12.5 AIRCRAFT 136.9875 137.0000 - MILITARY LAND 143.9950 MOBILE 144.0000 - 12.5 2M AMATEUR 145.9875 BAND 146.0000 - VHF HIGH BAND 155.9900 156.0000 - 12.5 VHF MARINE 162.0250...
scanning or searching. Priority Channels - lets you program one channel in each bank (3 in all) and then have the scanner check that channel every 2 seconds while it scans the bank, so you do not miss transmissions on those channels.
What is Searching? The AE30H can search for active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner.
the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit and receive. Most radios using this type of operation are limited to line-of-sight operation.
Included With Your Scanner Owners Manual ・ Scanner with Antenna ・ Belt Clip ・ Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner: •...
• Replace the cover. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can also use three rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH) or NiCd to power your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, make sure the batteries are fully charged. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.
power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Slide the belt clip into the hanger piece on the back of the scanner. To remove, slide up the belt clip pulling the pinch at the middle of the belt clip.
frequencies stored there. A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and above the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled above a key, first press FNC then release it.
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FNC + – Locks and unlocks the keypad. RSM/HOLD Resume scanning or Holding scanning. L/O / PRI L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. FNC + PRI briefly – Sets and turns the priority function on or off.
A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. appears only when the function mode is on. appears during FM Radio band is selected. appears during Air band is selected appears during VHF High band is selected.
for VHF High band bank. Or, it is also possible to program 200 channels for only Air band. Operation – in Details Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. •...
HOLD appears. In this mode, you can press increment or decrement the frequency by 1 step. Press and hold to increment or decrement frequency continuously. • To release the hold and continue searching, press RSM/HOLD. Choosing the band You can choose which band is to be searched. •...
To register the edited frequency, press FNC + MW. A blank channel and the frequency are displayed alternately Repeatedly press to select the channel You want to register. 10. Press FNC + MW to complete registration. To exit editing mode without registering, press...
• Press to select turn On or OFF the band. • Press PWR or wait for 2 seconds to go back to Memory Scan Mode. Note: You can choose the band also in Frequency Mode with the steps above. When the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning automatically after the delay time (see Delay on next page).
Follow these steps to set the delay time. • Press FNC + DELAY. • Repeatedly press to select delay time • you want to set. • Press PWR or wait for 2 seconds. The delay time is stored, and the scanner returns to preset mode. Note: Delay can be set both in Frequency Mode and Memory Mode.
channels. You can program one stored channel in each bank as a priority channel (3 channels for total). If the priority feature is turned on, as the scanner scans the bank, it checks that bank's priority channel for activity every 2 seconds.
All radios can receive “Birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver. • Press L/O to lock out the channel, then press Scan to resume scanning.
Troubleshooting If your AE30H is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Possible Suggestion Cause Improper The scanner’s Check the antenna reception. antenna might connection or move need to be or reposition the adjusted. antenna. Move the scanner. You might be in a...
Scan You must Press RSM/HOLD. won’t press RSM/ start. HOLD to scan. The squelch Adjust the squelch might need to threshold. be adjusted. One or more Make sure the channels might channels you want be locked out. to scan are not locked out.
Optional Accessories Albrecht provides a wide range of scanner accessories like base station antennas, earphones, adaptors etc.in their catalogue. Please ask Your distributor or visit our web site www.albrecht-online.de European 2 years warranty The distributor, dealer or retail shop warrants to the original...
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