Albrecht AE100T Scanner Owners Manual

							1 ALBRECHT
AE100T
500-Channel Programmable Scanner
OWNER’S MANUAL 
						

							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. This microprocessor provides the AE100T with, amongst other things, the
following facilities:
High Speed Scan -- lets you scan up to 40 channels per second and search up to 75
steps per seconds.
Seek Scan/Search -- you hear transmission about 5 seconds, then the scanner start
scan/search to the next transmission.
Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver -- virtually eliminates any
interference from IF images, so you hear only the selected frequency.
23 Preprogrammed Search Bands -- lets you search for transmissions within preset
frequency ranges, so you can find interesting frequencies more quickly.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks -- let you store 50 channels in each bank to group
channels so calls are easier to identify.
Auto Store -- quickly finds and automatically stores active frequencies in each
channel, then searches for additional active frequencies while skipping previously
stored channels.
Rotary Tuner -- lets you manually tune and select desired frequencies or channels.
The scanners tune speed automatically changes depending on how fast you turn the
rotary tuner.
10-Priority Channels -- you can set the scanner to check 10 channels so you do not
miss important calls.
Two-Second Scan Delay -- delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to
another channel or frequency, so you can hear more replies.
Lock-Out Function -- lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or
frequencies when scanning or searching.
LCD Display -- makes it easy to view and change programming information.
Backlit Display -- makes it easy to view and change programming information. 
						

							3 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 vehicles battery (with an optional DC cigarette
lighter power cord).
Your AE100T scanner can receive all of these frequencies:
l 25-1300 MHz
SEARCH BANDS
Your scanner can tune over 115,000 different frequencies. Each of these frequencies
is contained within a group of frequencies called a band. The scanner uses
permanent memory locations called search bands (01-23) to group these bands. You
can search these bands to quickly find active frequencies you might want to store into
the scanners channels.
The scanner has the following search bands
BandSearch Range (MHz)
0126-28
0228-30
0331-32
0446-47
0550-54
0670-84
0784-87.495
0887.5-107.95
09108-118
10118-136.975
11144-146
12153-154
13154-155
14156-163
15163-174
16230-330
17430-440
18460-466
19466-469
20930-932
21935-939 
						

							4 22959-960
231240-1300
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. At no time will your supplier be liable for the unlawful
use of a scanner.
PREPARATION
This scanner is primarily designed for use in the home as a base station. You can
place it on a desk, shelf, or table.
Your scanner’s front feet fold up or down. Adjust them to give you the best view of
the display.
HOW TO AFFIX THE AERIAL SUPPLYED WITH THE SCANNER
Screw the telescopic aerial supplied into the hole situated in the top right-hand corner
of the scanner.
The length of the aerial will affect the quality of the reception achieved by the
scanner. For maximum reception, use the aerial as follows:
25-300 MHz: aerial should be fully extended
300-520 MHz: three sections of the aerial should be pulled out.
520-1300 MHz:  aerial should be collapse all segments
CONNECTING THE SCANNER TO AN OUTSIDE AERIAL (OPTIONAL)
The telescopic aerial provided will normally be perfectly adequate for the purpose of
receiving strong, local signals. In order to receive the weaker signals also, an outside
aerial may be connected to the aerial connector situated at the rear of the AE100T.
For this purpose, use a special scanner aerial – your supplier will be able to provide
you with further information on this subject.
Place the outside aerial on as high a location as possible, and assemble it in
accordance with the instructions provided. To link the aerial to the scanner, use a 
						

							5 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. How long the scanner will maintain channels stored in memory
depends on how long power has been suplied to the scanner. For example, if power
is supplied to the scanner for at least 4 days, the memory backup circuit maintains
the channels stored in memory for up to 3 months.
USING A DC ADAPTER
You can power the scanner from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket, provided the
vehicle has a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical system. To do so, you need a DC
Adapter.
Its centre tip must be set to positive (+), and it must have a plug that properly fits the
scanner’s PWR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could
damage the scanner or the adapter. When you finish using the DC adapter,
disconnect it from the cigarette lighter first. Then disconnect it from the scanner.
RESTARTING/RESETTING THE SCANNER
If the scanner has not been connected for some time, it may occur that the scanner
fails to react to the keying in of certain commands; also, the display unit could appear
not to be functioning normally.
In such cases, the restart procedure needs to be carried out:
1. Switch on the scanner.
2. Use a pointed object – e.g. a straightened paper clip – to press the RESTART
button which is located rear panel.
If the scanner still does not work properly, you might have to reset it.
If you reset the scanner, the information stored in the computer memory will be lost.
Therfore take the utmost care when carrying out the following procedure:
1. Switch on the scanner. 
						

							6 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).
Insert the speaker’s plug into the EXT SPKR jack on the back of the scanner.
Note: Plugging in an external speaker disconnects the scanner’s internal speaker.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
You can connect an optional pair of headphones with a 3.5 mm plug to the scanner.
Use monaural headphones.
Insert the headphone’s plug into the PHONE jack on the front of the scanner.
Note: Plugging in headphones disconnects the scanner’s internal speaker.
CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER
You can connect an optional tape recorder to your scanner to record transmissions.
To record from the scanner, you need a tape recorder with a microphone jack. Also,
you need a connecting cable with a phono plug and a 3.5 mm plug.
1. Insert the connecting cable’s phono plug into the TAPE OUT jack on the back of
the scanner.
2. Connect the other end of the connecting cable to your tape recorder’s microphone
jack.
Follow the instructions provided with your tape recorder to record transmissions while
the scanner is on. 
						

							7 UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
Your scanners keys might seem confusing at first, but this information should help
you understand each keys 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. Use the range
of numbers above the key (51-100, for example) to select the channels in a channel-
storage bank. 
						

							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.
CL/DELAY -- clears an incorrect entry. Or, programs a 2-second delay for the
selected channel with FUNC key.
LIMIT -- sets the frequency range you want to search.
/ /REC -- search up from the currently displayed frequency. Or, set the tape remote
channel.
\/ /SRCH -- searches down from the currently displayed frequency.
MON -- accesses the 50 monitor memories.
ATT -- turns attenuation on to reduce the scanners sensitivity, or turns it off to
increase it.
BAND -- selects a preprogrammed search band.
AUTO -- automatically programs frequencies into channels.
AM/FM/WFM -- changes the receive mode.
TUNE -- lets you use the scanners rotary tuner to tune through frequencies.
SCAN -- scans through the programmed channels.
MAN -- stops scanning to let you directly enter a channel number.
PGM -- programs frequencies into channels.
OFF/VOLUME -- turns the scanner on or off and adjusts the volume.
SQUELCH -- adjusts the scanners sensitivity.
TUNING Knob -- turn to tune through channels or frequencies.
A LOOK AT THE REAR PANEL 
						

							9 ANT -- connect optional antenna with BNC connector.
TAPE REMOTE -- connect your tape recorders remote terminal.
TAPE OUT -- connect your tape recorder.
EXT SPKR -- connect an optional external speaker.
DC13.8V -- connect your vehicles cigarret lighter socket with DC cigarette lighter
power cable.
RESET – reset the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the Scanner on page 12.
A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
The display has indicators that show the scanners current operation. A quick look at
the display will help you understand how to operate your scanner.ANTTAPE
REMOTETAPE
OUTEXT
SPKR
DC13.8V
RESET 
						

							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). Numbers with a bar under them show which
priority channels are turned on.
SCAN -- appears when you scan channels.
MANUAL -- appears when you manually select a channel.
/ or \/ -- indicate the search or scan direction.
L-OUT -- appears when you manually select a channel you locked-out while
scanning.
PGM -- appears while you program frequencies into the scanners channels, or while
you program limit search range.
DELAY -- appears when you program a 2-second delay for a channel.
PRI -- appears when the priority feature is turned on.
AUTO -- appears when the scanner automatically stores frequencies into channels.
TUNE -- appears when you press TUNE to use the scanners rotary tuner.
SEARCH -- appears during band, limit, and direct frequency search.
MON -- appears with a number (1-50) to show which monitor memory you are
listening to.