Section 5, 5-1 (5) Memory channels & banks It is convenient to store commonly used frequencies into a memory channel along with mode etc, this saves having to key the data in over and over again. Memory read is very straightforward and quick when compared to re-typing all data. 5-1 Memory channel overview Think of memory channels as pages in a notebook each of which is numbered to identify it.
Section 5-1, 5-2 Auto-store When shipped from the factory, memory bank “J” is reserved for auto-store of memory channels from search mode. This is a useful facility to quickly build a list of active frequencies. Please refer to section 8-7-5 of this manual for further information regarding AUTO-STORE. Dynamic memory bank resizing The lettered memory banks are regarded as a ‘pair’ making a total of 100 memory channels per bank, initially equally divided between the upper and lower case letters.
Section 5-2 to place the AR8200 into VFO mode. to select the desired frequency, the mode and step size will be automatically set by the AR8200 microprocessor. b) the key for more than one second to enter ‘memory input’ mode. One line up from the bottom of the LCD will be the legend “M-WRITE” with the highlight cursor positioned to the left of the bank identification letter such as “j”. The microprocessor will automatically select the youngest free memory location.
Section 5-2, 5-2-1 If the memory location has been used previously and a text comment is displayed, to delete the existing comment. &Note: It is possible to use keypad short cuts to select text characters, please refer to section 13-2 of this manual for further details. You may accept the new frequency and text comment “AIRBAND” by pushing or you may add memory channel write protect (see below). e) To add the memory channel write protect, off.
Section 5-2-1, 5-2-2, 5-3 To recap: Once the three digit memory location has been selected, the 2 second keypad time-out does not apply to the rest of the sequence. d) To add the text comment “70cm”, ï ð keys to move position of text input. ò then use the main dial to select the text and the To accept the new frequency and text comment “70cm”, , if you wish to add write protect ò to access the PROTECT menu.
Section 5-3, 5-4 The memory bank write protect may be toggled on/off using the SCAN environment menu accessed by followed by four pushes of the ò key. the key sequence to toggle bank select on/off and the to accept the changes and exit the menu. Please refer to section 7-8-6 of this manual for details on MEMORY BANK write PROTECT.
Section 5-4-1, 5-5 5-4-1 Memory channel review / hunt From VFO mode to enter memory read “M.RD” mode. The main dial may be rotated or the ñ ò keys pushed to review, hunt for and select memory channels one by one, channels with no data stored will be skipped. the ï ð keys to move between memory banks one by one.
Section 5-5-1, 5-5-2, 5-6, 5-7 5-5-1 Memory channel editing It is possible to copy, move, swap and edit memory channels to assist the management of data. Please refer to section 9 of this manual regarding the EDIT menu. 5-5-2 Adding text names to memory banks To assist with memory management and identification, memory banks can be named. The SCAN BANK menu is used to add or edit memory bank names. To access the SCAN BANK menu .
Section 5-7, 6 The LCD will initially display the legend “M-BANK” , the currently selected memory bank ‘pair’ (i.e. D/d or A/a or C/c etc) and the current size allocation for the bank displayed i.e. A:50 a:50 for memory bank “A/a” with the allocation of 50 channels for “A” and 50 channels for “a”, this split of 50/50 being the default. Use the main dial, ï ð keys or numeric keypad to select the required bank for resizing.
Section 6, 6-1, 6-2 &Note: The priority mode is automatically suspended during entry of frequencies via the keypad, this prevents the receiver from changing frequency while you are busy programming. Priority operation is disabled when the band scope is in operation. 6-1 Engaging PRIORITY channel Once engaged, the default channel used for PRIORITY is “A00” and the frequency contained is checked for activity every 5 seconds. First ensure that there is data stored in memory channel “A00”.
Section 6-2, 6-2-1, 6-2-2 This is accomplished by using the “PRIO SET” menu accessed by the key sequence . The legend “PRIO SET” appears on the top line of the LCD to confirm selection. 6-2-1 Changing the priority channel data pickup channel Should you wish the priority channel to use data contained in another memory location, access the “PRIO SET” menu using the key sequence , the legend “PRIO SET” appears on the top line of the LCD to confirm selection.
Section 7, 7-1, 7-2 (7) SCAN - scanning memory channels & banks The AR8200 has a SCAN mode whereby the contents stored in the MEMORY CHANNELS ARE AUTOMATICALLY RECALLED AND MONITORED very quickly for activity - scanned. * It is important that you do not confuse SCAN and SEARCH modes. * SEARCH mode (covered later in this manual) automatically TUNES THE RECEIVER THROUGH ALL FREQUENCIES between two specified frequency limits looking for active frequencies.
Section 7-2, 7-3 When in SCAN MODE, the memory banks are referred to as “SCAN BANK A”, “SCAN BANK B”, “SCAN BANK f” etc rather than using the full title “SCAN MEMORY BANK A”, “SCAN MEMORY BANK B” etc. This terminology has been employed to make the explanation of and referral to SCAN MEMORY BANKS (SCAN BANKS) less long-winded. When shipped from the factory, memory bank “J” is reserved for auto-store of memory channels from search mode so may already have frequencies stored.
Section 7-3, 7-3-1, 7-4, 7-5 When SCAN has been selected, only the currently displayed memory bank WHICH CONTAINS DATA will be SCANNED (as bank link is default off), receive mode and frequency are unimportant. Any memory channels which contain no data (empty) will be ignored (skipped). 7-3-1 Transfer of active memory to VFO When the scan process is paused on a busy channel, to transfer the current memory frequency to VFO where it may be monitored.
Section 7-5, 7-5-1, 7-5-2 unwanted channels so that they are skipped when scanning. PASS does not delete the memory contents but simply ‘tags’ the channel to be skipped. In memory read, the PASS tag may toggled on/off and the tags removed in one operation using the delete pass channel facility of the DELETE menu. While paused (during scan) on a busy channel which you do not currently wish to monitor, to skip it.
Section 7-6, 7-6-1, 7-6-2, 7-7 7-6 Deleting memory channels Although it is possible to over-write memory channels with new data, edit memory channels, swap, copy, move and to PASS (skip) them, there will be occasions when you want to delete memory channels completely. 7-6-1 Deleting single memory channels While in memory read mode, to delete the currently displayed memory channel.
Section 7-7, 7-8 “BANK LINK” will be displayed on the bottom line of the LCD indicating that programming is possible. ò to move to the memory bank letters, then reverse highlight the letters you wish to link together as a group of memory channels to scan using the ï ð ñ ò keys, to mark desired memory banks, both upper and lower case letters may be highlighted in the same group. The selected banks (which will form a large scan group) will be displayed in REVERSE contrast on the LCD.
Section 7-8, 7-8-1, 7-8-2 Use the key sequence to access the “SCAN-GROUP” menu. Use the ï ð keys to select the SCAN-GROUP number between 1 and 9. ò three times to move down beyond the bank link facility and onto the additional scan environment facilities: delay, level, voice, free, mode scan. 1. DELAY OFF / 0.1 - 9.9 seconds (default 2.0s) 2. LEVEL OFF / 1 - 255 (default OFF) 3. VOICE OFF / 1 - 255 (default OFF) 4. FREE OFF / 1 - 60 seconds (default OFF) 5.
Section 7-8-2, 7-8-3 ò four times to Use the ï ð keys to select the SCAN-GROUP number between 1 and 9. display the scan environment parameter of LEVEL. as a short cut to off (which is the default). Use the main dial to increment value by 1 or use the ï ð keys to increment by 10. While adjusting level squelch, the “¬” legend will be displayed to the left of the value “LEVEL ¬ 3” indicating that the current value will not cause the squelch to close.
Section 7-8-3, 7-8-4, 7-8-5 &Note: When voice squelch is in operation, the rotary squelch control is usually best rotated to the fully anti-clockwise position. to accept the changes and return to the display prior to accessing the scan environment menu. Alternatively you may move to the next option (scan FREE time) by pressing the ò key. While scanning, the LCD legend “VSQ” is displayed to indicate that scan VOICE squelch is in operation.
Section 7-8-5, 7-8-6, 7-9, 7-9-1, 7-9-2 as a short cut to ALL (which is the default) which will cause all receive modes to be scanned in the specified scan group. Use the main dial or ï ð keys to select the receive mode: ALL, WFM, NFM, SFM, WAM, AM, NAM, USB, LSB, CW. to accept the changes and return to the display prior to accessing the scan environment menu. The ò key loops back to the top of the SCAN-GROUP menu. While scanning, only memory channels with the corresponding receive mode will be scanned.
Section 7-9-3, 7-9-4 7-9-3 Select scan environment The select scan environment may be customised in respect of DELAY, LEVEL, VOICE, FREE and MODE. The current SCAN-GROUP selection is used by select scan. To access the scan group environment menu . For further information regarding the scan group environment please refer to section 7-8 of this manual.
Section 7-9-4, 7-9-5 ð once to move upward to the new end of the If you wish to add more select scan channels list and repeat the process. or to exit the select scan menu. It is possible to delete the entire select scan list in one go using the DELETE menu, this is very useful to enable rapid changes to the select scan list content.
Section 8, 8-1, 8-1-1 (8) Search mode In search mode, the AR8200 is programmed to automatically tune between two specified frequency limits looking for activity. Please refer to section 1-3 of this manual if you do not fully understand the terminology of SEARCH. 8-1 Search types The AR8200 is equipped with two types of search:VFO SEARCH = search from the current frequency in VFO mode. Please refer to section 4-3 of this manual for further information. PROGRAM SEARCH = search between user programmed limits.
Section 8-1-1, 8-2, 8-2-1, 8-2-2, 8-2-3 To assist testing in the factory, several search banks may be programmed with data (which can be easy deleted or over-written). This pre-programming is useful to ease familiarisation during the early days of operation… so that when you push a key there is something already programmed to work! 8-2 Starting program search Presuming that data is already stored into a search bank… the key to start the program search process.
Section 8-2-4, 8-3 8-2-4 Copying an active frequency to the VFO or memory location It is convenient to transfer an active frequency from search to VFO or memory for periods of extended listening. Copy to VFO When the search process is stopped on an active frequency, the key to transfer the current receive frequency to the single VFO where it may be monitored.
Section 8-3 Recalling banks K - T requires use of the ‘SHIFT’ command before the letter key, this ‘shift’ command is the use of the Recalling banks k - t requires use of the ‘case’ and ‘shift’ command before the letter key: key before a second numeric key is pushed.
Section 8-4 8-4 Programming a search bank Each of the 40 search banks may be programmed with different frequency limits, receive modes, step size etc as listed in section 8-1-1 of this manual. to access the “SRCH-PROG” menu. Use the main dial or ï ð keys or keypad to select the bank you wish to program or over write. (The ò key is used to move through the menu).
Section 8-4 &Note: If a step-adjust value is already programmed into the search bank, the step-adjust menu will be automatically displayed when accessing the step input menu. STEP ADJ+ If you with to manually enter a step-adjust value for tracking unusual band plans , the “STEP ADJ+” legend will be displayed. ò to move the cursor to the “ADJ+” line and enter a step-adjust value using kHz format (do not push enter). You can use the ñ key in this menu to move back to STEP size selection.
Section 8-5, 8-5-1 8-5 Locking out unwanted active frequencies (PASS) It is possible to lock out (PASS) unwanted frequencies while in program search mode, this is useful to eliminate unwanted permanent transmissions. It is important to understand the PASS facility before using the key or transmissions may be missed. , the search process will resume.
Section 8-5-1, 8-6 To delete the entire contents of the current search pass list , the legend “PASS 00 ----.----” confirms deletion. The search pass list may also be deleted using the DELETE menu, refer to section 10-1 of this manual. Adding new pass frequencies Access the search pass list, If you are currently searching , the “SRCH PASS” menu will be displayed along with current bank letter.
Section 8-6, 8-7 Next reverse highlight the letters you wish to link together as a group using the ï ð ñ ò keys, to mark the desired search banks, both upper and lower case letters may be highlighted in the same group. The selected banks (which will form a large group) will be displayed in REVERSE contrast on the LCD.
Section 8-7, 8-7-1 1. DELAY OFF / HOLD / 0.1 - 9.9 seconds (default 2.0s) 2. LEVEL OFF / 1 - 255 (default OFF) 3. VOICE OFF / 1 - 255 (default OFF) 4. FREE OFF / 1 - 60 seconds (default OFF) 5. AUTO STORE ON / OFF (default OFF) 6. DELETE J Yes / No (using key) 8-7-1 Search DELAY The search DELAY parameter affects the time the AR8200 will remain on an active frequency in search mode once the received signal has disappeared and the squelch has closed.
Section 8-7-2, 8-7-3 8-7-2 Search LEVEL The search LEVEL squelch parameter causes the AR8200 to check the signal strength and to only open the squelch when the signal strength is above the stated level (which is programmable in 256 steps). The limits are OFF and 1 to 255 (default off). Search LEVEL is configured via the SRCH-GROUP menu. Use the key sequence to access the “SRCH-GROUP” menu. Use the ï ð keys to select the SRCH-GROUP ò six times to display the search environment parameter of LEVEL.
Section 8-7-3, 8-7-4 as a short cut to off (which is the default). Use the main dial to increment value by 1 or use the ï ð keys to increment by 10. While adjusting voice squelch, the “¬” legend will be displayed to the left of the value “VOICE ¬ 12” indicating that the current value will not cause the squelch to close.
Section 8-7-5, 8-7-6 8-7-5 AUTO STORE Auto store causes the first 50 active frequencies located during search to be automatically written to memory bank “J” (channels J00 to J49). If bank “J” is full, auto store will not function. &Note: Memory banks are dynamically configurable so that bank “J” has 50 channels at default buy may be configured to provide 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, or 90 channels. Refer to section 5-7 of this manual regarding dynamic memory bank resizing.
Section 8-7-7, 8-7-8 8-7-7 Deleting search banks A delete menu is provided so that you can delete program search data (of course you may simply over-write the data too) and frequency pass channels. You cannot delete search banks which have been write protected. While in search mode, the DELETE menu is accessed using the key sequence . (While in SCAN or VFO mode use the key sequence and use ï ð to select the required search bank).
Section 9, 9-1 (9) EDIT menu The EDIT menu is a powerful feature which simplifies the management of data and provides the following operations: COPY MEM-CH loads one memory channel to save to another location COPY MEM-BNK loads one whole memory bank to save to another location COPY SEARCH loads one search bank to save to another location MOVE MEM-CH loads one memory channel to save to another location leaving the original memory location blank SWAP MEM-CH swaps the data of two memory channels with
Section 9-1, 9-2 &Note: If the SAVE location is write protected, the legend “PROTECT” will be displayed. You must remove write protect from the SAVE memory location before you can copy new data to that location. You may remove the write protection for one or all memory channels, refer to sections 11-1 & 11-5 of this manual. to exit the menu returning to the standard display, alternatively ò to move to the “COPY MEM-BNK” selection point.
Section 9-2, 9-3, 9-4 &Note: If the SAVE bank location is write protected, the legend “PROTECT” will be displayed. You must remove write protect from the SAVE memory bank before you can copy new data to that location, individual memory channel write protect is ignored. Refer to the write protect section 11 of this manual. to exit the menu returning to the standard display, alternatively ò to move to the “COPY SEARCH” selection point.
Section 9-4, 9-5 Two data input lines are presented LOAD and SAVE. The cursor will be positioned on the LOAD line. “LOAD” represents the memory channel which you would like to move (this is the data you want). Use the main dial to select channel number and the ï ð keys to select bank, alternatively type in a three digit memory location via the keypad. ò to move to the SAVE line. “SAVE” is the target memory location where data is to be written.
Section 9-5, 9-6 to swap the memory channel data between CH-A and CH-B. Both CH-A and CH-B display the memory channel location of CH-A. The process may be repeated for other locations. &Note: If either location is write protected, the legend “PROTECT” will be displayed. You must remove write protect from the memory location before you can swap new data to that location. You may remove the write protection for all memory channels in one go, refer to section 11 of this manual.
Section 9-6, 9-7 ò to move to the “MODE SET” line. The Use the main dial or ï ð keys to select receive mode. key may be used as a short cut to “AUTO”. In auto, receive mode & tuning step will be read from the pre-programmed auto band plan data. ò to move to the “SET STEP” line. Use the main dial or ï ð keys to select the tuning step size or via the keypad in kHz format (don’t push enter). The key may be used to access the STEP-ADJUST menu. ò to move to the “FREQ SET” line.
Section 10, 10-1 (10) DELETE menu facilities It is often desirable to delete many data entries in one go such as memory channels and pass frequencies.
Section 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 If frequency pass channels exist for the current bank, the legend “DEL PASS xx” will be displayed with the “xx” number (00 to 49) indicating that data is present. If no data is present the legend “DEL PASS --” will be displayed. To delete the frequency pass data , the legend “DEL PASS --” confirms deletion. & Note: When searching, an empty search bank will cause the next search bank containing valid data to be recalled.
Section 10-3, 10-4, 10-5 If no memory data exists in the selected memory bank, the legend “MEM-BANK X--” will be displayed. If memory data does exist, the legend “MEM-BANK Xxx” will be displayed with the “xx” number (00 to 89) indicating that data is present. To delete MEM-BANK data , the legend “MEM-BANK Xxx“ confirms deletion. to exit the menu returning to the standard display, alternatively the ò key to move to the next item in the menu “DELETE SEL-CH”.
Section 10-5, 10-6 to exit the menu returning to the standard display, alternatively the ò key to move to the next item in the menu “DEL MEM PASS”. 10-6 DELETE memory channel pass It is possible to remove the channel pass ‘tags’ from all memory channels in one go using the DELETE menu. While in search mode, the DELETE menu is accessed using the key sequence , (while in SCAN or VFO mode use the key sequence ). the ò key six times.
Section 11, 11-1, 11-2, 11-3 (11) Write protect It is possible to write protect memory channels, whole memory banks, search banks and ‘globally protect’ memory to prevent data being accidentally over-written. 11-1 Memory CHANNEL write protect It is possible to protect memories while writing new data, toggle the protect status of previously stored memory channels and to delete all memory channel protect tags in one go.
Section 11-3, 11-4,11-5 Again use the key to toggle write protect status on/off… in this manner you may quickly to save the changes and exit change the protect status of several memory channels. the menu. &Note: Channel write protect is ignored when copying complete memory banks or when copying ALL data.
Section 11-6, 11-7 11-6 Search bank write protect It is possible to write protect individual search banks to prevent accidental deletion. The search bank write protect may be toggled on/off using the EDIT menu. to access the edit menu. the ò key twelve times to display the “SRCH PROT” menu. Select the desired search bank letter via the keypad, main dial or ï ð keys. To select the lower case bank letters, the CASE SHIFT key must be used.
Section 12, 12-1 (12) TEXT search and input It is possible to add text comments (using a maximum of 12 characters) to:1. individual memory channels 2. memory banks 3. search banks This aids later identification of stored data. It is also possible to TEXT SEARCH the AR8200 to automatically hunt for matching text, a minimum of 2 characters are required for TEXT SEARCH, in practical terms a minimum of 3 characters are recommended and the more characters used, the faster the resultant search.
Section 12-2 12-2 Text search For fastest text search and greatest reliability, place the AR8200 into memory read, scan or search mode (it takes a long time while in VFO mode and may fail under certain circumstances). Text search may take up to 30 seconds to complete. to access the text search menu “TEXT SET”. Use existing entry then input the text to search for, to clear the to search.
Section 13, 13-1 (13) SHORT CUT keys There are various short cut key combinations available for use with the ‘FLASHING FUNCTION’. When the “FUNC” legend is flashing, two keys are held simultaneously to provide a short cut to specific functions which would otherwise require greater key presses or use of a menu.
Section 13-2 13-2 Short cut text entry Entering text into memory channels, memory banks and search banks can be quite long winded. To speed up the process, while the “FUNC” legend is flashing two keys may be pushed in sequence to provide a short cut a variety of alphabet letters (upper case), numbers and symbols. This method of text entry is consistent with that used by PERSONAL PAGERS. While in a text input menu, to display the for flashing “FUNC” then refer to the following table.