Section 13-3 13-3 Short cut text entry, keypad with ïðñò keys Text may also be entered using a combination of the keypad and ï ð ñ ò keys. While in a text input menu, for flashing “FUNC” legend then refer to the following table. Look for the required character in the table then PUSH the key shown to the horizontal-left followed by the ï ð ñ ò key shown above the required character (do not push both keys together).
Section 14, 14-1, 14-2 (14) Configuration menu The configuration (CONFIG) menu is used to set fundamental operating parameters and other variables which do not appear in any other menu heading.
Section 14-2, 14-3 The lamp may be configured in three ways: AUTO This setting is relevant when operating from internal batteries only. The lamp will automatically illuminate when the front panel and side panel keys are used. The lamp will remain illuminated for a further five second after the last key push and will then switch off. This is a good compromise setting for best visibility and battery life. CONT This setting is relevant when operating from internal batteries only.
Section 14-4 14-4 CONFIG Power save The POWER SAVE facility may be used to help the receiver to operate for longer periods of time between battery recharging. Power save is default OFF to prevent confusion while the AR8200 is in a “dormant” cycle as the receiver is effectively asleep and only wakes up for short periods to check for activity before going to sleep and becoming dormant again. &Note: While in a dormant state (waiting to cycle), the AR8200 behaves sluggishly.
Section 14-4, 14-5, 14-6 Use the main dial or ï ð keys to vary the cycle value, the key may be used as a short cut to 3.0 seconds. to accept the data and return to a standard display. Alternatively ò to move to the next item on the config menu (AUTO PWR-OFF).
Section 14-6, 14-7, 14-8 ò to move the cursor to the “RMT-ID” selection point. Use the main dial or ï ð keys change the AR8200 RS232 IDENTIFICATION ADDRESS when multiple units are connected to the same port. It is possible to connect up to 99 units at once, each radio being assigned a different address. The value is adjustable between 00 and 99, the default is 00. The key may be used as a short cut 00.
Section 14-8, 14-9 Use the main dial or ï ð keys or key to toggle between ON and OFF (the default is off). to accept the data and return to a standard display. Alternatively ò to move to the next item on the config menu (OPENING MESSAGE). to abort entry or 14-9 CONFIG Opening message It is possible to display a welcome message while the AR8200 is powering up and collating its ‘boot-up’ information.
Section 15, 15-1 (15) Band scope The AR8200 is equipped with a flexible band scope function which is capable of graphically displaying band activity. The maximum frequency span width is 10 MHz, you may zoom in on activity to a span width of 100 kHz. Centre frequency is displayed and a marker may be manipulated to ascertain the frequency of activity using the graphical display. One trace may be saved to memory for recall at a later time and may be overwritten at will.
Section 15-2, 15-3, 15-4, 15-5 15-2 Exit from band scope To exit the band scope or or . 15-3 Setting frequency span width (waveform enlargement) The frequency span width may be adjusted between the limits of 10 MHz (default) to 100 kHz using the ñ ò keys. The span widths available are: 10 MHz 35s for full trace approx. 5 MHz 20s for full trace approx. 2 MHz 10s for full trace approx. 1 MHz 6s for full trace approx. 500 kHz 3s for full trace approx. 200 kHz 6s for full trace approx. 100 kHz.
Section 15-6, 15-7, 15-8, 15-9 15-6 Entering a new centre frequency To enter a new centre frequency, simply tap the wanted frequency into the keypad. The legend “CENTRE FREQ” will be displayed on the top line of the LCD with entry taking place on the second line. To complete entry in MHz format . The marker will be automatically set to the centre frequency but the frequency span width will be unchanged.
Section 15-10 15-10 Loading stored band scope traces from memory Providing a trace has been previously stored to memory, it is possible to recall it to display using the key sequence . The legend “RCV” (in the place of “MKR”) indicates that a stored trace is currently being displayed. The AR8200 will no longer sweep the frequency range but the key may still be used to monitor the marker frequency. Key in a new centre frequency to return to a real time band scope.
Section 16 (16) Sleep ¹ It is possible to instruct the AR8200 to automatically switch-off after a predetermined time, this is particularly useful if you know that you may be called away from the receiver or listen to it while in bed and don’t want the batteries to become completely flat. Use the key sequence to accesses the SLEEP menu. Use the main dial, ï ð keys or key to toggle sleep on/off.
Section 17 (17) Option socket The option socket is mounted on the right hand side of the cabinet underneath the 12V d.c. input socket. The socket is protected from dust by a grey rubberised case stopper which is hinged toward the front of the cabinet. Gently lift the stopper from the rear edge to reveal the D-shaped metallic socket. Be careful to keep dust and dirt from this socket and to prevent liquid entering the AR8200 via this socket.
Section 17-1, 17-2 17-1 RS232 operation Connect the optional CC8200 computer control lead to the option socket and connect to a computer. The command protocol is provided with the CC8200 on floppy disk as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. The RS232 parameters may be defined using the CONFIG menu. Baud rates (transfer speed) may be set to 4800, 9600 or 19200bps.
Section 17-2-1 17-2-1 How to clone data Ensure that the RS232 baud rate is set to the same speed for both radios and that the address is set to 00 on both units (refer to section 14-6 of this manual for information on the CONFIG menu settings). a) Pick the radio which you wish to copy TO (target) First decide which unit will be used to receive (LOAD) the data. to access the “COPY RS232C” menu.
Section 17-2-1 counting downward to indicate that the copy process (clone of data) has started. When the number reaches zero the copy process will have completed, both radios will revert to standard displays. &Note: If you make a mistake during programming, it is possible to the key to exit the menu. However, be careful and get it right in the first place… this is the best way of avoiding the possibility of data corruption.
Section 18, 18-1, 18-1-1 (18) Slot card socket The slot card is located in the bottom of the AR8200 cabinet and protected from dust etc by a door which is hinged toward the back edge of the cabinet. To access the socket place the AR8200 on its back and open the front edge of the protective door. Be careful to keep dust and dirt from this socket and to prevent liquid entering the AR8200 via this socket. Ensure that no conductive material is allowed to short circuit the socket which may damage the receiver.
Section 18-1-1, 18-1-2, 18-2 currently fitted. If however the AR8200 ‘thinks’ that a slot card option is fitted when it isn’t, access the slot card menu and disable the option. You may wish to leave certain items selected if they are not affecting current operation in order to minimise reprogramming when slot cards are inter-changed at a later time. 18-1-2 Removing the slot card Always switch the AR8200 off when removing a slot card.
Section 18-2, 18-3. 18-3-1 inverter is active while the legend “68” indicates the current ‘flip’ value in use. To speed up the toggling of voice inverter, to effectively toggle the voice inverter option on/off. This is achieved as the default is set to voice inverter ON (by accessing the voice inverter menu) so that every time the voice inverter menu is accessed, the voice inverter is automatically activated. 1.
Section 18-3-1, 18-3-2 While in the CTCSS menu, to activate the CTCSS facility (the LCD legend “ON” is displayed in reverse highlight). Use the main dial or ï ð keys to make selection of CTCSS tone from the 50 available, the value cannot be adjusted when the menu is set to “OFF”.
Section 18-3-2, 18-4 use the CTCSS SEARCH facility to discover what frequency is employed. Place the AR8200 into VFO mode then to access the CTCSS menu. to highlight the “SRCH” legend then to accept the input and exit the menu. The LCD legend “CT-S” will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD to indicate that CTCSS SEARCH is in operation. While in 2VFO mode, the standby frequency will be replaced with the legend “CTCSS 205.5 Hz” when a CTCSS tone of 205.
Section 18-4, 18-5, 18-5-1 the left of the numeric value to indicate that the displayed tone value is contained in the current receive frequency, this greatly eases location of the offending tone frequency to allow scan and search to continue. To accept the data input , alternatively to abort entry . When active, the LCD legend “T.EL” will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD. Refer to the table to reconcile value with frequency: Frequency (kHz) 0.4 0.6 0 70 Tone value 60 110 1.0 1.
Section 18-5-1, 18-5-2, 18-6 18-5-1 Recording While in the record & playback menu select “REC” and . The LCD will return to its previous display with the legend “REC” in the bottom left corner of the LCD to show that the RU8200 is active. If the squelch is currently open, recording will take place immediately, otherwise recording will take place next time the squelch opens.
Section 18-6, 18-6-1 &Note: You cannot scan or search the backup information, data must be loaded back into the AR8200 before these processes can be activated. &Important note: Never remove the EM8200 with the AR8200 switched on, especially while data is being saved / loaded to and from the AR8200 or data corruption may occur.
Section 18-6-1, 18-6-2 1 COPY EXT-MEM Indicates that the EM8200 COPY menu has been accessed 2 LOAD SAVE 0 Select save to or load from the EM8200 and EM8200 bank number (0, 1, 2 & 3) 3 ALL-DATA loaded Type of data to be saved / 4 Access to further menu items Next First select the “SAVE” option, to toggle between load and save. Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save, the first time select “0” using the ï ð keys (later you will need to select 1, 2 & 3 to fully format the EM8200).
Section 18-6-2, 18-6-3 Make sure that global write protect is not set or the data load will be unsuccessful and no data will be loaded. Access the COPY EXT-MEM menu using the key sequence Select the “LOAD” option, . to toggle between load and save. Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to load using the ï ð keys (0, 1, 2 or 3). The type of data will already be default to “ALL-DATA” so no action is required. to start the data load.
Section 18-6-4 Select the “LOAD” option, to toggle between load and save. Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to load using the ï ð keys (0, 1, 2 or 3). the ò key to move the cursor to the left of the “ALL-DATA” legend, use the ï ð keys to select “ALL-MEM”. to start the data load. The legend “EXT-MEM LOADING !!” will be displayed with the exclamation marks flashing to indicate that loading is in progress. The memory load process will take over 20 seconds to complete.
Section 18-6-5, 18-6-6 bank you wish to save using the ï ð keys (0, 1, 2 or 3). the ò key to move the cursor to the left of the “ALL-DATA” legend, use the ï ð keys to select “MEM-BNK”. the ò key to move the cursor to the right of the legend “MEM-BNK“ to enable selection of the desired memory bank to load. Use the main dial, ï ð keys or keypad to select the desired memory bank. to start the memory data load.
Section 18-6-6, 18-6-7 18-6-6 EM8200 SEARCH BANK save and load The search data ‘saved or loaded’ can be specific to one bank only. Save SRCH-BANK (one specific search bank) Access the COPY EXT-MEM menu using the key sequence Select the “SAVE” option, . to toggle between load and save. Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the ï ð keys (0, 1, 2 or 3). the ò key to move the cursor to the left of the “ALL-DATA” legend, use the ï ð keys to select “SRCH -BANK”.
Section 18-6-7 trace is currently ‘actively’ displayed on the LCD while in BAND SCOPE mode, it may also be saved to external memory. Save B-SCOPE To save the internally stored band scope to external memory, access the COPY EXT-MEM menu using the key sequence . Select the “SAVE” option, to toggle between load and save. Next select the EM8200 bank you wish to save using the ï ð keys (0, 1, 2 or 3). the ò key to move the cursor to the left of the “ALL-DATA” legend, use the ï ð keys to select “B-SCOPE”.
Section 18-6-7 With EM8200 ‘not’ fitted: Use the key sequence to recall the loaded band scope to LCD. With EM8200 fitted: Use the key sequence to access the band scope load menu, the legend “B-SCOPE LOAD” will be displayed. the key to toggle the memory selection between INTERNAL “INT” and EXTERNAL “EXT”, the default is “EXT”. As band scope data has been transferred to internal memory select “INT”. to recall the trace to LCD.
Section 19, 19-1, 19-2 It is possible to load a band scope directly from EM8200 external memory for immediate display on the LCD. Use the key sequence to access the band scope load menu, the legend “B-SCOPE LOAD” will be displayed. the key to toggle the memory selection between INTERNAL “INT” and EXTERNAL “EXT”, the default is “EXT”. Select “EXT” then use the main dial or ï ð keys to select one of the EM8200 memory locations (0, 1, 2 or 3).
Section 19-2, 19-3 There is no receive. Check that a suitable aerial is connected to the AR8200 and the attenuator is not switched on (ATT legend). Check that VOICE squelch is not in use (VSQ legend), check that LEVEL squelch (LSQ legend) is not in operation. Intermittent receive. Check that priority is not engaged and the band scope is not in operation. Ensure that POWER SAVE is not enabled in the CONFIG menu. Strange audio.
Section 20 When POWER SAVE is on, response from the AR8200 may be sluggish and there will be periods of no receive. If the key is being used to display a frequency with FREQUENCY OFFSET in use, this offset frequency cannot be stored into memory. The squelch may not operate promptly (as you may expect) when monitoring in USB, LSB, CW and NAM modes due the narrow bandwidths employed. This is a fundamental characteristic of the squelch circuit.
Section 21 DA900 VHF/UHF flexible whip 245mm in length. TW500 VHF/UHF telescopic which aerial. Comprises of six sections, extends to 625mm in length. MA500 VHF/UHF whip aerial on magnetic base with 4m of coaxial cable. Base is 85mm in diameter, total height is 720mm. Coverage is 25 to 1300 MHz. DA3000 16 element discone aerial with 15 of coax. Coverage is 30 MHz to 2 GHz. SA7000 Passive twin element wide band aerial with 15m of coax. Coverage is 30 kHz to 2 GHz. LA320 Desktop loop aerial 1.
Section 22 Propagation VHF and UHF transmissions generally only propagate relatively short distances when compared to short wave signals. For all intents and purposes they may be considered as line-of-sight plus a bit. Where as point to point communication between mobile users or when in built up areas may only be a couple of kilometres, aircraft at heights of 30,000 feet may be heard for many tens of kilometres (100 to 300 with the right conditions).