AOR AR-2700 Wideband Reciever Operating Manual

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The flashing legend “BANK” appears in the
top left corner of the LCD with the current
bank number shown directly underneath.
The UPPER and LOWER program search
bank limits will alternate on the LCD along
with the legends “HI” and “Lo”.
To view the limits of a different program
search banks use the UP / DOWN keys or
[DIAL] to make the selection.
To return to program search mode press [ENT] otherwise the receiver will
return to program search mode automatically after about 30...

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been selected.  If no frequency data is currently stored the legend “- - -” will be
displayed.
Use the UP / DOWN keys or [DIAL] to select the required receive mode.  If the
alternating frequency is distracting, press one of the numeric keys so that the
display “- - -” is presented.
If “PROG” is selected then the receive
mode and step will be taken from the
automatic bandplan data, in this case the
selection of step will be skipped.
To accept the choice of receive mode
press...

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Setting the LOWER frequency limit
The legends at this time are a steady
“PROG” and flashing “SEARCH”.  To the
left of the frequency readout is the legend
“Lo” to indicate that the lower frequency
limit is required.
Enter the lower frequency then press
[ENT].
In this example type [4] [3] [3] [MHz] [ENT]
Setting the UPPER frequency limit
The legends at this time are a steady
“PROG” and flashing “SEARCH”.  To the
left of the frequency readout is the legend
“HI” to indicate that...

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To LINK ALL search banks the “SEARCH
LINK” menu is used.  To access the menu
use the key sequence [2ndF] [SRCH] with
the [SRCH] key held for more than 1.5
seconds.  The legends “SEARCH” “LINK”
will appear on the top row to show that the
menu has been selected.
The top left corner of the LCD will show
the legend “oF” or “on” (OFF or ON)
depending upon the selection of BANK
LINK.  To toggle the selection of bank link,
rotate the [DIAL] and the legend will
toggle appropriately....

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12-1  Enabling SLEEP time
If the sequence [2ndF] [5] is keyed, the
sleep timer is enabled.  A clock legend will
be displayed on the lower right of the LCD
and the receiver will automatically switch
Off after the programmed sleep time has
expired.  The default is 60 minutes.
To de-activate the sleep timer key the
sequence [2ndF] [5] a second time, the
clock legend will be removed from the LCD.
12-2  Defining the SLEEP time period
The SLEEP timer may be programmed
between 1 and...

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selected.  The selection of RECORD On and Off is made using the [DIAL] with
legends “oFF” and “on” confirming selection.  To accept the displayed selection
press [ENT].  The set will quickly display all LCD segments then power On as
normal.  The option will now have been added or removed from the keypad
operation as appropriate.
Note: When in the setup menu, the UP / DOWN keys toggle between the
RECORD and DESCRAMBLE option setup routines.
13-2  Recording
To make a recording,...

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14-1  Setting the RS232 parameters
The RS232 parameters may be altered using the SERIAL menu.  This menu is
accessed with the sequence [2ndF] [UP] with the [UP] key held for more
than 1.5 seconds.
The flashing legend “SERIAL” appears on
the LCD to indicate that the RS232 menu
has been accessed.
The RS232 baud rate is indicated on the
left of the LCD (for example 9600 bps) and
may be changed to 4800 or 2400 bps
using the  [DIAL].  The baud rate will be
displayed in sequence on...

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The flashing legend “SERIAL” appears on
the LCD with a larger display of “COPY
SEnd”.  The UP / DOWN keys or [DIAL]
may be used to select SEND MODE
“COPY SEnd” or RECEIVE MODE
“COPY rCV”.
First select the AR2700 which will
RECEIVE the data and press [ENT] to
accept the COPY RECEIVE command.
The first segment of the signal meter will appear to confirm that command has
been accepted and the receiver is ready to accept data via the RS232 port.
Secondly select the AR2700 which will...

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powering up the receiver.  Your memory bank and search bank data will
remain intact but any linked banks, frequency pass data etc will be lost.
Method 2 - RESET switch, left side panel
A “soft” microprocessor reset may also be accomplished by momentarily
pressing the reset switch located on the left hand cabinet using a pointed
utensil such as a pin, small screwdriver, sharp pencil etc.  It does not matter if
the receiver is switched On or Off at the time.
Your memory bank and...

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The receiver stops on blank carriers
The receiver may stop on blank carriers.  It may be that these are true
transmissions (you can usually remove the aerial to determine this).
Alternatively the AR2700 (like all receivers) will produce spurii in certain places
such as 129.600 MHz, 144.000 MHz and 158.400 MHz as examples.  You may
use the PASS facility to reduce their annoyance to a minimum.
The display blinks and changes
Ensure that the PRIORITY facility is not engaged.  If it...