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Introduction:

Thank you for purc h a s i n g the A R 3000A wide-range rec e iver . T h e A R3000A i s
a highlY s o P h i sticated Piece o f equi p ment usi n g t h e very l a test i n
electroni c s design a nd technology. l t i s i m portant that you carefu l l y read
this handbook and f a m i l i arise yourse l f with the receiver before P l a c i n g it
into operati o n .

The AR3000A has been p assed through stri ngent qual i ty control testing at
the factory and shoul d Provide m anY. many hours of P l easurable l i sten i n g .

The l ast section o f this h a n d b o o k c arries a brief guide of ooerati onal

techniaues to help you gain the very best from the receive r.

Accessories supplied:

1. AC Adaptor ( 24 0V for the UK)

2. 12V DC lead
3. Telescopic whiP aeri a l
4. Engl i s h l a nguage h a ndbook

Every effort h a s been m a d e to m a ke t h i s manua l correct and UP to date.

Due to conti nuous development of the receiver a n d by e rror or omissions
anomalies may be found a n d this is a c knowledged .

Most a oparent faults a re d ue to a c c i denta l m i ss -operation of the receiver.

carefu l l y read all of the m a nua l before deciding t o return the receiver for
reoair.

Although c a refu l l y designed . this receiver ( l i ke a l l receivers) suffers from a

degree of i nternal n o i ses known a s spur i i . They a re a oroduct of the
receiver's c i rcuitry a nd d o not represent a fault .

Due to the l o c k and un l o c k c h a racteristics of the PLL (Phase Lock Loop)

frequency control system em p l oyed . a n audible 'click' maY b e noticed w h i l e
tuning certai n b a n d s o r modes. T h i s i s normal f o r t h e A R 3000A ( a n d m a n y
other rec e i vers) a n d d o e s n o t reoresent a fault.

This manual is orotected bY copyright AOR Ltd 1 992 . N o i nformation

contained in this m a nua l may be cooled or transferred bY any mea n s
without t h e orior written c o nsent of A O R Ltd .

(0) 1 99 1 . 1 992 A O R Ltd . ..Jaoan.

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INDEX:

(I) M aJor features ··· . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 4

(2l Precautions . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
(3) I nsta l l at io n and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 7
3 -1 When used with li::'V DC . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 7
3- 2 When used with AC m a i n s . .. . .
..................... ... ... ..... .......... . ... . . 7
............. .... . ....

!.AJ When used with the telesco p i c aeri a l . . .. .. .

................ ............ .. . .. ...... . . . ....... 7

181 When used with an indoor aeri a l . .. .. .

.. ....... . ...... . .
. .......... ......... . .. ........... ......
B
(Cl When used with a n externa l aerial . . . ...
. ......... ...... .. . ... . . .
........ .. .. ....... .. . . . .... ..
B
( 4 ) Controls a n d functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4- 1 Display u n i t···· . . . .. . . . . ... . . . . ...... . . . . ... . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . .... ... . . . . . . ... . . . . 9
4 -2 Front p a nei . . ..... .. . .. .
............... ... . . .... .
........... . ...... .
............ ....... . . . . ........... . ......... JO
4 -3 Rear panel - . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .13
(5l Operation .......................................................................... . . . . .................................
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5-1 Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
5-fl Operation i n e a c h specific receive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
!.AJ D i a l mode-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
A-1 D i rect frequency selection from Ten- k eYPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
A- 2 M a n u a l t u n i n g by m a i n rotary tuning k n o b ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
(8) D i a l search mode . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
(C) P rogram search mode . . . . . . · . . .... . ..
.· · ··
...... · · · · ...... . ··
· · . . .... . . . . · ... . ·
. ··· . . . ·22
...... · · · . · · ....

C-1 Frequency selection bY program search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

C -2 Setting delaY time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·23
10) Memory channel mode . . . . . . . .
· ·· ... . ·. · ·· . . . . . ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. · · . . · · .. .... .... ·. · ..... .. .... · .. .. .· · ·

D-1 Writing memory cha nnel d a t a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·24

D - 2 Freq uency selection by memory cha nnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(E) Memory scan m o de . . .
............................................. .... .. .... .............El ..... ..... ......

E -l Squelch control .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
E - 2 Frequency selection bY memory s c a n . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 27
E - 3 Memory pass c h annels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
E -4 C a n cel l i n g memory c h a nnel s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
(El Priority channel mode··· . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0
F - 1 Frequency selection b y PrioritY c h a nnel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0
F - 2 Setting prioritY interval time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . .. . 3 1
5-3 F u ncti on k ey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
(AJ steP k ey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
(Bl Step adJust k ey . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
(C) S h ift k eY . s h i ft set k ey- . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ID) P a u s e k eY . . . . . . ... ... .. .. .
........................... . . . .
........ ................. . .
. ................... . . . 35.. · . .

D-1 Setting p a u se tim e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

D-e P a u se s c an . . ... ... . .
........... . ..
.... . .
.......... ... ...... .... . . ......... ... . .
...... ....... .. 36
............. · · · ·

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 (E) F requency pass key ..................................................................................... 37

E-1 Ente ring pass frequencies ..........................................................................3 7

E- 2 Con firming th e entry of pass f requencies ...............................................37

E- 3 Deleting P ass frequencies ...........................................................................38

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E-4 Entering pass f r equencies f rom th e k eypad ............................................3
(A Real tim k
e cloc fac li itY ................................................................................. 39
F - 1 Clock time set key ........................................................................................39
F-2 Clock disPlaY keY ..........................................................................................40
IGI SleeP timer opera tion .................................................................................··40
G- 1 Sleep time set key · .......................................................................................40
G-2 Sleep time On/Off k ey . .
.......... ..
...... . ..
..... .
...... .......... . . ....... 41............ . . .... . .........

(H) Alarm facil itY...................................................................................................42

H-1 Alarm tim e set keY ........................................................................................42
H-2
Alarm time On /Off Key ......······ ......................................................................43

(B l U seful tip s for operating th e AR 3000A ..............................................................44

B-1 H ea dphone and earphone connection··· ....................................................44

6-2 Ex rnal loudspeake r connectio n ...............................................................44
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6-3 A ut omatic t ape recor ding ............................................................................45

6-4 Facsimile reception ....................................................................................... 46

6-5 Satell ite reception .........................................................................................47

6-6 Compute r remo te co ntrol via PC ...............................................................48

I.PJ Initial setting ...................................................................................................49

(B) RS232C mode ..................................................................................................49

(Cl In put comman d ...............................................................................................49

E nter co mm ands ...........................................................................,...............5 0

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(E) Out put command········ .................................................................................... 51
( 7) Specification 52
. . . . . ....... ................................. ................................. . . ............. . . . ..........

( 8 l References ....................................................... , ...................................................53

B-1 Inte rn al spu rious signals ..............................................................................5 3

B-2 S -Mete r (Signal strength mete r) ................................................................53
8- 3 Default setting······· ..···· ...· ............··· ..······ .... . . .. ··· ....······ ...···........... ··· ....· ·5 3
· .... . ..

8-4 Mic roprocessor reset . . . . .

.... ........ ... ............ . ............ . . . ... ....... . ......... .. ...... . . 54
·· .. .

( 9) Trouble s hoo ting ................................... , .............................................................55

(1 0) Optional accessori es ............................................................................................5 6

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( 1 l MaJor featu res.

Cl ) MaJor features.

Your listening horizons are tru ly extended by the AR3q ODA . The frequ ency
coverage is extr e m e l y board ranging from lOO kHz a l l the way UP to 2036 M H z
without a n y gaps in t h e range . The receiver offers t h e widest range o n
t h e market place todaY with a h i g h l e v e l of performance a n d versatility from
longwave through shortwave. V H F and onward to the UPPer reaches of
U H F a n d SHF.

Not o n lY wil l the AR3 000A cover this extremelY wide range, it wil l a l l ow
listening on a n y mode: NFM. WFM . AM. USB. LSB a n d CW.

Sin gle Side B a n d CSSBl is a general term given to two a ddition a l modes of
operation USB (U pper Side Band) a n d LSB (Lower Side Band ) .
SSB is used bY many services especial lY on the shortwave bands
{including O ce a nic Airband. Marine. Amateur band) in order to extend the
operatio n a l coverage of their radio transceivers. it's incl u sion in the
AR3DDOA isn't Just a n added bonus b ut a Positive asset.

A very high l evel of RF Performance has been achieved bY using 13 b a n d

pass filters before t h e GaAsFET R F amplifiers u n l ik e other receivers which
may l arge lY relY on broad band a m P lifiers . This ensures high sensitivity
throughout the range with outstanding dyna mic range and freedom from
intermodul ation effects .

Tuning rates are s e lecta b l e from an u ltra-fine 50 Hz step for SSB a n d CW

right the way up to 999 . 95 k H z for the TV bands a n d Band-2. Two front
Panel buttons. x 1 0 increase and x5 decrease a l l ow step adJustment bY a
sin g l e key stroke. this further increases versatilitY and operation a l
p leasure. A 'free running' rotary tuning control provides t h e very best
method of user interface especial ly when listening in the SSB modes.

The l a rge a n d comprehensive front panel Liquid Crystal DisPlay (LCDl has
an ideal 12 o'c lock viewing angle for best visibilitY. A m u ltitud e of
information is displayed incl uding Search. Scan.
FrequencY . Signal strength. R F attenuator. Me mory bank cha ngeover
etc. I l l umination is Provided to increase visibilitY in areas of l ow level
lighting . T h e d isPlaY includes a real time c l oc k for accurate log keeping,
there is also a timer and record output for u natte nded oPeratio n .

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400 memory channels are provided in 4 banks x100 channels. Each memory
channel will retain Mode. FrequencY. RF attenuator setting, Lockout
status and Step size. The first channel of each memory bank may be used
as a priority channel. thus providing four channels in total. All memory
and search programmed information is retained by an internally fitted lithium
battery.

Four search banks have been provided. each bank may be programmed bY
the user to operate anywhere within the receiver's frequency range.
As an aid to searching, lOO individual frequencies may be locked out of
each search bank to prevent the receiver from stoPPing on unwanted or
continuously occupied frequencies. Enhanced programmable hold and
variable pause facilities have been provided within the search. scan and
priority modes. this ensures the verY highest level of versatility.

Search and scan speed has a maximum possible rate of 50 increments Per
second although 30 would be typical.

An RS232C port is provided enabling remote control via most computers

(commercial PC-based software available) . Control facilities include:
Frequency. Receiver mode. Frequency steps. Write to I from memory.
Signal strength. RF attenuator. Memory bank select etc. A rear panel
switch changes control between the keypad and RS232C port.

Available options include:

DA3000 wide band discone aerial 25 - 2000 MHz.
WA5000 active wide band compact aerial 30 kHz - 2000 MHz
LA-320 longwave - shortwave active desktop loop aerial
MMl mobile mounting bracket
ACEPAC3A PC computer control software

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(2 l P recaut io ns .

( 2) P recautions.

Power req u ireme nts.

The AR3000A is designed fo r o p e ration only f ro m a no m i n a l 12 V DC SUPPlY.
A lways us e t h e correct power s UPPlY o r cable ( p ro v i ded). mak ing s ure to
o bs e rve the cor rect po laritY fo r Pos it ive and n egative co nnections .

For ho me use a Power s u pply m ust be used. it m ust have a 12 - 14 V D C

regulat e d o utout a n d be c a pa b l e of S U P P lYing i n excess o f 300mA .
T h e AR3000A is S U P P l ied w it h bot h D C power l e a d and AC adaptor <with t h e
co rrect voltage for t h e designated market area) as standard accesso r i es
fo r mobi l e a n d ho m e use.

D isconnect t h e AC adaptor f ro m the AC m a i ns SUPP lY if the rec e iver is not

bein g use d . Take c are to a vo i d s P i ll a ge o r l e ak a ge of l i q u i ds i nto t h e
rec e iver a n d AC adaptor. Spec i a l c a re s ho u l d b e t aken t o prevent l i q u i d
ent ering v i a t h e Po wer jack.

I nstal lation.
Do not use o r l eave t h e r ec e iver in d i rect s u n l ight . lt is best to a vo i d
locat ions where excess ive h e at. h u m i d ity . d ust and vibration are
expected. Always treat the rec e iver w it h c are.

Aerial.
For recept ion of weak s ign als and extern a l a e r i a l is h ighlY reco mmended.
Vario us s u ita b l e aerials are available f ro m A O R as o pt io n a l acc esso r i es in
both d iscon e and active fo rmats. When erecting an ext ernal aerial take
c a re not to interf e re with nea rby power and t e l ePhon e c a b l es.

Look afte r your rece i ver.

A lw ays use a soft d ry c loth to g e nt l Y wipe t h e set c l ean. Never use
c h e m ic a ls suc h as b enz i n e o r t h i n n e rs w h ic h w i l l damage t h e Plastic o ute r
case and parts .

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 (3l Installation and connections.

(3l Installation and connections.

3-1 When used with DC power source.

Use the SUPPlied DC lead to connect the receiver to a 12V DC power
source. The utmost care must be taken to ensure the correct polarity of
positive and negative connections. The receiver may be seriously
damaged if the polarity is reversed. For mobile use. a fused cigar lighter
Plug may be fitted to the lead (a 2A fuse is recommended ) .
The MMl mobile mounting bracket i s available a s a n optional accessory.
(The red lead is positive and the black negative) .

3-2 When used with a mains power SUPPlY.

The AR3DDDA is supplied with an AC mains adaptor as a standard
accessory. The input voltage of this device will be appropriate for the
specific market Place. Do not use other AC adaptors as damage to the
receiver maY result. In in doubt. please consult your suPPlier.

lt is essential to choose the correct aerial to suit your listening

environment.

(A) Using the supplied telescopic aerial .

The telescopic whiP aerial is ideal for portability and areas of strong
signals. The length of the aerial may be altered to improve reception on
specific frequencies and bands. GenerallY speaking, once above VHF the
higher the frequency. the shorter the aerial needs to be.

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C 3 ) Installation and connections.

(8) Using an indoor aerial .

Indoor aerials cannot perform as well as external aerials mounted in clear

space. GenerallY speaking, loft mounted aerials Produce disappointing
results. The optional LA320 desk-top active loop aerial will enhance the
receive Performance over the longwave to shortwave bands.

LA-320

(C) Using an external aerial.

External aerials Produce the best results. Aerials should be mounted as
high as possible and in clear space. Do keep the coaxial cable run as
short as possible to avoid excessive signal loss.

If the location is in an area of high signal strength. the external aerial may
produce overloading. This will not damage the receiver but may lead to
many signals 'mixing' together causing hissing noises or blocking the
reception of certain frequencies. The AR3DDDA is fitted with a switchable
attenuator to helP reduce the effects of signal overloading.

An internallY switchable shortwave preamplifier (which is active onlY

between 100kHz and 30MHz) is fitted into the AR3DDDA and is set to the ·on
position' when leaving the factorY. This makes the receiver extremely
sensitive and ideal when connected to short lengths of wire.

Much better recePtion can be obtained by the connection of a long wire

aerial. shortwave dipole or active aerial such as the WA5DDD.
In these cases it is better to switch the preamplifier Off in order to prevent
overload due to the many strong signals present on the shortwave bands
from mixing together in the receiver's circuitry.
To switch the preamplifier Off continue with the following:

Switch the receiver Off and disconnect from the Power suPPlY. Remove
the bottom case then the top case (2 screws near the front feet and 4
screws on the rear of the receiver) .

Locate the two small slide switched on the top printed circuit board.
Both switches work together as a pair. slide them into the Off position.
Reassemble the cases. connect the power supply and switch On.

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If you are unfamiliar with modern circuit layout consult your dealer.
Do not touch and other part of the receiver. this will invalidate any
warranty and could course serious damage.

4-1 Legends on the LCD.

2ndF BANK1 KEYLOCK PRIO PASS SEARCH STEP SHIFT •., n

SLEEP BANK2 RMT ATI NFM WFM AM LSB USB CW M 0 0
ALARM BANKS SOL
11111 ooo•:a oo cu:a
PAUSE BANK4 •••
L..1-3
DUUUDUUU
s __ g...t10..±20 ..

(BANK (1. 2. 3. 4) ) display 11 (PASS) display

MODE (NFM) (WFM) (AM) (LSB) 12 (SEARCH) display
(USB) (CW) displaY 13 <STEP) Frequency
Frequency disPlaY (X10mode) display
Memory disPlaY 14 (SHIFT) display
(2nd F) displaY 15 (RMT) display
(SLEEP) disPlay 16 (ATT) display
(ALARM) display 17 Slow tuning rate displaY
(PAUSE) disPlay 18 Signal strength display
(KEYLOCK) display
10 (PRIO> display

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4-2 Front panel control functions.

P o wer s witch 17 TEN key P12

2 Squelch control P27 18 1 key (CLOCK keY P39)
3 Volume control 1 9 2 key (SLEEP k e y P41l
4 Headphones (earphone) Jack 20 3 key ( A LARM key P43)
5 LCD unit 21 4 key (CLOCK key P3Bl
6 Step frequency X10mode key P12 22 5 key (SLEEP T key P40)
7 Slow tuning rate key P12 2 3 6 key (ALARM T key P42l
8 Main tuning knob P12 24 7 key (MEMO DEL key P39)
9 2nd F key Pll 25 B keY (CH PASS keY P2Bl
10 Mode keY P11 ( KEY. L P11) 26 9 key ( P AUSE key P35)
11 SEARCH key P22 (SET key P22, 23) c.1 0 keY (S TEP ADJ key P33l
12 Dia l key P15 (BEEP key Plll 28 • keY (FREQ PASS key)
13 STEP key P3c ( LA MP keY P11l 29 ENTER key Pl2
14 SHIFT key P32 (SET keY P34) 30 D OWN key Pl2
15 MEMO key P26 (BA NK key Pll) 31 UP keY Plc
16 PRID key P30 ( A TT key Pll. 31) 3 2 Built-in spea ker

* The functions shown inside brackets denote the secondary

functions which can be activated bY pressing the 2nd F keY.
For details of each function. Please refer to the pages as
indicated above.

Primary functions are printed in yellow/gold.

Secondary functions are printed in white.

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 4-2 Front Panel control functions.

9 - [2nd F) Second function keY

Press this key and the (2nd F} indicator appears on the LCD.
The second function facilitY is activated when this key is pressed.

10 - [KEY U Key lock key

This key is used to disable the oPeration of the keypad (to prevent
accidental changes in operation such as frequency). This is a second
function key. when the key lock is activated the (KEY U indicator appears
on the LCD. Repeat the sequence to cancel the keylock.

11 - [MODE] Mode kBY

This key is used to select the receiving mode. Available modes are: NFM.
WFM. AM. LSB. USB & CW. When the mode key is pressed the LCD will
blank excePt for the mode indicator. Press either the [UP] or [DOWN] keYs
until the desired mode is disPlayed (you may also rotate the main tuning
control to select mode in place of the UP/down keYs). Press [ENTER] to
complete the sequence and finalise mode entry.

12 - [BEEP] Beep keY

Beep tones are used to confirm keYPad operation and are emitted from a
small beeper unit located on the reverse of the keYPad. This is a second
function key and may be used to turn the beep On and Off.

13 - [LAMP] Lamp key

Illumination is Provided behind the LCD for areas of low level lighting. This is
a second function keY and maY be used to switch the LCD back-light On and Off.

15 - [BANK] Bank key

This keY changes the selected bank between bank 1. 2. 3 and 4.
This is a second function keY. to operate press the [2nd FJ keY followed
bY [BANK]. the (BANK} indicator on the LCD will start flashing. Press
either the [UP] or [DOWN] key until the desired bank number is shown.
Press [ENTER] to comPlete the sequence and finalise bank selection.

16 - [ATTJ Attenuator key

The attenuator is a useful control designed to reduce the effect of signal
overload when receiving strong signals. When the attenuator is switched On. the
sensitivity of the receiver is reduced. This is a second function keY. when the
attenuator is activated. the (ATT} Indicator will be shown on the LCD. Press this
key to activate the attenuator. Pressing a second time cancels the attenuator.

If this keY is Pressed and held for more than one second. the Interval set
mode is selected. (see page 3 1).

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17 - Ten keys [OJ to [9] and [ ) keys

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The ten keys are use d to enter numeric info rmation . i.e. receiving frequencY. memorY
channe l . frequ ency increment etc . The [ ·] key represents a decimal Point at the MHz
when entering a f re q uency and a k H z when entering a f requency step i nc rement.

29 - [ENTER] key
This key is used to complete the i nformatio n input sequences of receiving f requency.
receiving mod e . search/memorY channel. shift-frequency and frequenc y increment.

30 - [ D OWN] key
31 - [U P) keY
Within the context of this m a n ua l . these two i ndi vi dual keys are litera l l Y
P l ac e d together a n d d escribed as [U P/ D O WN] keYs . Wheneverthe [Up/
DOWN) k eys appe a r as part of a keyi n g s e q u e nce. either keY may be us e d .

The [UP/ D OWN] keys a r e used to m a n u a l l Y s t e p the recei v e f requency both

forward or backward. depending on o p eratio nal mode this is also true fo r memo ry
c h a n n e l stepping, receivi n g mo d e. s e a rc h/ m emorY banks a n d s hift-f requenc y .

In DIAL mo d e. p ress a n d ho l d this k eY fo r more t h a n one s ec o n d to enter

di a l s e a rc h mo d e.

P ress the [ MEMO] keY then press the [U P/ D O W N] key for more than o n e
s eco nd to e n t e r memorY scan mo d e . ( s e e pages 20 and 27 respecti velY) .

6 - XlO key
P ress this key to increase the f requ ency i nc re m e nt bY a rate of ten (to a
maxi m u m of 995 .95kHz) . When activated the <STEP> indicator appears o n the LCO.
P ress t h e keY a s ec ond time to resto re the no rma l frequenc y i nc rement rate.

7- Slow key
P ress this k ey to reduce the f requ encY tuni n g rate bY o n e fifth (to a mini m u m of
50Hz) . When acti v ated the CMHz) i n dicator dis appears f ro m the LCD . P ress the
k eY a s ec o n d ti m e to resto re the no rmal f requenc y i nc re m ent rate .

B - M a i n tuning knob
The free runni n g rotary tuni n g k no b is used to s e l ec t the rec ei ving frequency .
me m o ry c ha n nel. b a nk a n d receivi ng mo d e . T h e rotarY tuning contro l provides
the very best method of user i nterface es peci a l l y when tuning o n the U S B. LSB
a n d CW receivi n g modes. The rotary tuni ng control is Partic u larlY usef u l when
tuning aro u n d a n d locati ng receive signals whi l e the [U P/ D OWN] keys are Mor e
usefu l fo r s e l ecting receiving m o d e a n d bank.

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 4-3 Rear panel

4-3 Rear panel controls and functions.

1 - [ANT] Antenna (aerial) socket

Connect an appropriate aerial (antenna) to this 50 OHM standard BNC socket.
The telescopic whiP aerial may be used for monitoring strong signals.

2 - [00 12Vl DO power input socket

The AR3000A is designed to operate only from a nominai 12V DO SUPPlY. Always use
the supplied AO adaptor. or the SUPPlied DC lead when used with a regulated 12V DC
oower SUPPlY or car battery. Never connect the receiver directly to the mains
SUPPlY or serious damage may result with the added risk of personal injury.
When using the DO lead. ensure correct connection polarity. RED is positive and
BLACK is negative. failure to observe this could result in damage to the receiver.

3 - [AUXl DIN socket for tape recording (Page 45)

Connect a tape recorder to this 8 pin DIN socket.

4 - [EXT SPl External speaker socket (page 44)

The AR3000A is fitted with an internal loudspeaker unit. An external loudsPeaker
of 8 OHM impedance may be connected to this 3. 5mm mono jack socket. whe
connected the internal loudspeaker will be disabled.

5 - [REMOTE] RS2320 Socket for PO remote control (Page 48)

The AR3000A may be controlled via a PO and other computers bY connection
to this 25 way "0-type· socket.

6 - [ON/OFF] Remote On/Off switch

When this switch is turned on. all the functions of the AR3000A will be inoperative
except for the On/Off power switch. volume control and squelch control even if
a PC is not connected or switched on. When switched on. the AR3000A is
expecting control via the RS232C remote connection.

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(5l Operating the receiver.

5-1 Basic operation

Connect an appropriate aerial to the rear panel BNC aerial socket. The
selection of the aerial depends upon your location and specific
requirements. If in doubt Please consult your dealer.

2 Connect the AR3000A to an aPProPriate DC power source using either

the supplied AC adaptor or DC lead. Never connect the receiver
directlY to the mains supply.

3 Before turning On the power switch. set the volume control to the 10
o'clock Position. the squelch to the 12 o'clock Position and ensure the
rear remote RS232C switch is in the Off position.

4 Turn On the Power switch. Ensure none of the following descriptions

are shown on the LCD when powered on for the first time:-
(KEYLDCK) (Page 20) . <RMT) (Page 48) and (PAUSE) (Page 36) .
Clear the descriPtions from the LCD if displaYed bY referring to the
respective pages as indicated above.

When the above procedure is comPlete the receiver is ready to accept

frequency input and mode. As with an modern microprocessor
controlled equipment. the AR3000A has enormous potential and
capabilities. In order to achieve the maximum use of the receiver's
performance and features. it is important to fullY familiarise yourself
with it's operation through the use of this handbook.

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5-2 Operating modes .

(A) Dial mode.
In dial mode you maY s e l e ct frequencies for i mmed iate l iste n i n g . frequency en trY
is performed after pressing the [DIAL] key . S e l ection of receive frequ ency may
be made bY numeric entry via t h e 'Ten-keys'. [UP/DOWNJ keYs or bY rotating the
main tuning knob.

A-1 Direct frequencY entry v i a Ten-keys

Known specific receive frequencies may be d irectly entered via the Ten keys,
this is particularly usefu l for al readY known frequenc i e s such a s BBC R a d i o 2 (BB . 3
MHzl etc .

Example 1 :
Select the m e dium wave s ervice of BBC R a d i o 1 o n 1 053kHz AM.

Press [DIAL)

2 Press [MODEl
Press [UP/DOWN] or rotate the m a i n tuning knob until <AM> appears on
the LC D . To accept the sel ection press [ENTER]. (Remember. a l ways
oress (ENTER] to c o m p l ete the keying sequence).

Press [STEP] [9] (ENTER] i n that sequen c e .

This i s n o t essenti a l at t h i s t i m e . however as medium wave stations are
allocated 9 kHz a P a rt the receiver w i l l b e correctlY set for further tuning of
other stations using the main tun i n g knob (Page 32) . If you w i s h to l isten onlY
to 1 053kHz without further tu n i n g a ro u n d you may i gnore this sequence .

Press []] [ J [DJ [5] [3] [ENTER] i n that sequence .

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The receiver is n o w correctlY tuned to 1 053kHz in AM mode .

* Always Press [ J at the MHz e g . [ J [5] [9] [4] for 594kHz.

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finish the sequence by pressing [ENTER] .

Press [4] [ · ] [7] [2] [2] [ENTER] f o r 4 . 722 M H z .
If y o u make a m istake when k e Y i n g i n frequencies press [ENTER] a n d
restart the sequence again .

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Exa m p l e 2:
S e l ect a com me rcial a irband frequency 1 33.7MHz AM.

P ress [DIAL]

2 P ress [MODEl
Press [UP/DOWN] o r rotate the m a i n tuning knob u nt i l (AM) a ppears on
the LCD. T o accept the s e l ection press [ENTER].

3 P ress [STEP] [2] [5] [ENTER] i n that sequence .

T h i s is not essenti a l at t h i s t i m e . however it w i l l sel ect a channel s p acing of
25kHz for the commerc i a l a i rb a n d . the recei v e r w i l l be correctly set for further
t u n i n g of other stations u s i n g the m a i n tuning knob (Page 32). If you w i s h to
l i sten onlY to 1 33 . 7MHz without further tun i n g a round you may i gnore this
s e q uence.

4 Press [1] [3] [3] [ ·] [7] (ENTER] in that s e q uence.

The recei v er is now correctly tuned to 1 33 . 7MHz in AM mode.
I f you make a m i stake when keying in fre q u encies oress [ENTER] a n d
restart t h e s e q uence a ga i n .

Exa m p l e 3 :
S e l ect the VHF B a n d 2 s e rvice of B B C Radio 2 on BB. 3MHz WFM.

Press [DIAU

2 Press [MODEl
Press [UP/DOWN] o r rotate the main t u n i n g knob until (WFM} aooears on
the LCD . To accept the s e l ection oress [ENTER].

3 Press (B] (BJ [ ·] [3 ] [ENTER] in that sequence.

The receiver is now correctl y tuned to BB. 3 M H z in WFM mod e .

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Example 4:
Select the 2m Amateur Band FM mobile calling frequency 145.5MHz NFM.

Press [DIAL]

2 Press [MODE]
Press [UP/DOWN] or rotate the main tuning knob until (NFM) appears on
the LCD. To accept the selection press [ENTER] .

Press [1 J [4] [5] [ ·J [5] [ENTER] in that sequence.

The receiver is now correctly tuned to 1 45. 5MHz in NFM mode.

Example 5:
Select the 40m Amateur Band 7. 085MHz LSB.

Press [DIALJ

Press [MODE]
Press [UP/DOWN] or rotate the main tuning knob until (LSB) appears on
the LCD. To accept the selection Press [ENTER].

Press [STEP] [·] [0] [5] [ENTER] in that sequence.

This is to enter a very fine tuning step of 50Hz <o. 05kHz) which is required
for accurate tuning of SSB (USB. LSB & CW) in order to produce more
natural sounding audio. The step size is entered as kHz so requires [·]
prior to the step size selection when the figure is below 1 kHz.
Ignore this selection if you onlY wish to monitor one single frequenCY .
such as the European VOLMET weather transmission on 5. 505MHz USB.

Press [7] [ J [OJ [8] [5] [ENTER] in that sequence.

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The receiver is now correctly tuned to 7. 085MHz in LSB mode. You may now
tune around the band using the main tuning knob, the step size is a fine 50Hz.

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A-2 Manual tun ing by the use of th e m a in tuning kno b.

This method o f frequen cy s e l ection is the most tradition al a p pro a c h to locating
s i gn a ls . it is o ften used when you wis h to locate n ew o r unknown frequen ci es o r
to check the activitY within certain fre q u en cy bands s u c h as Amateur bands o r
shortwave b roa dcast.

The contro l provi d es the very best · us er interface· with the receiver. the free
running rotary main tunin g contro l provides a s mooth feel es peciallY good fo r
tuning in the SSB modes.

Note: In AM/U SB/ LSB/CW receiving modes. the s q ue l c h contro l w i l l b e

auto mati c a l ly mo m entari l Y can c e l l e d when the main tunin g knob is rotate d .

Exam P l e 1:
Tuning around the 20m Amateur Band on USB with a 50Hz step increment (tun ing
step sizel .

P ress [ D I A L]

2 P ress [ M O D E]
P ress [U P/D OWN] o r rotate the main tuning knob unti l (U SB> appears on the
LCD. To accept the s e l ection Press [ENTER].

3 P ress [ STEP] [·] [OJ [5] [ENTER] in that s e q u en c e .

T h is i s to enter a very fine tunin g s t e p of 50Hz W . 05kHz ) .

4 P ress [1] [4] [ J [l] [ E NTER] in that s equen c e.

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The recei ve r is no w correctly tun e d to the 20m Amateu r band in U S B

m o d e w i t h a n increment of 50Hz.

5 You may now tune around the band by s lo w ly rotating the main tuning kno b.
Rotate c lo ckwis e to increase the disP l ayed frequency (and tunes the receiver
uPward) . rotate anti-clockwise to decrease the dis P l aYed frequen cy (and
tunes the receiver downward) .
Turn the SQU EL C H contro l fu l ly anti- c lo ckwise s ho u l d the a u dio start to
s p l utter o r beco m e intermittent.
P ress the (x 1 0] k e Y to increase the frequen cy increment bY a facto r of 1 0 ti m es
(500Hz in this examPle) . The < STEP> indicator w i l l a P P e a r on the LCD when the
function is s e l ected . To return to a 50Hz in cremen t p ress the [x 1 0] keY once
again . the < STEP> indicator wi l l d is a p p ea r. The maxi m u m s e l ectable steP size
bY any m e ans is 995 . 9 5kHz .
The [x5J k ey wil l not function in this ex amPle as the s ma l lest incre ment s iz e of
50Hz is a l readY s e l ecte d . D epending whether you have s e l ected U S B or LS B
the incoming ton e wi l l a p pear to increase o r decrease with t h e clockwise o r
anti- c lo ckwis e rotation o f t h e main tuning kno b .

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ExamPle 2:
Tuning around the VHF comm ercial WFM b a n d (88-lOBMHzl WFM .

Press [DIAL]

2 Press [MODE]
Press [UP/DOWN] or rotate the m a i n tuning knob u ntil (WFM) appears on
the LCD. To acc ept the s e l e ction press [ENTER] .

3 Press [STEP] [5] [0] [ENTER] in that sequence .

This is to s elect a 50kHz increment which is of most u s e in the VHF WFM
band (the signal s are very w i d e band).

4 Press [8] [8] [ENTER] i n that sequence.

There is no need to use the [·] keY is you are entering a frequency a s a who l e
MHz.

You may now tune around the b a n d bY s lowl y rotating the m a i n t u n i n g knob .
Rotate clockwise to i ncrease the d i spl aYed frequency (and tunes the receiver
upward). rotate a nti-clockwise to decrease the d i splayed frequency (and
tunes the receiver downward) .

Turn the S Q UELCH control f u l l y a nti-clockwise shoul d the a ud io sta rt to

spl utter or become intermittent.

Note: If you key in a fre q u ency u s i ng the Ten-keys that i s not devisable
bY the s e l e cted i ncrement ste p , the receiver w i l l not receive on the
correct frequency i f switched Off - O n aga i n .

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(B)Oial search mode.

In dial mode. the receiver will automatically start searching for signals when the
[UP/DOWN] key is pressed and held for more than one second.

The frequency increments are selectable in 50Hz steps between 50Hz and
995.95kHz.

Example 1:
Search from 594kHz upward with a 9kHz increment in AM mode.

Press [DIAL]

2 Press [MODE]
Press [UP/ODWNJ or rotate the main tuning knob until (AM) appears on the
LCD. To accept the selection Press [ENTER]. (Remember. always Press
(ENTER] to complete the keying sequence) .

3 Press [STEP] [8] [ENTER] in that sequence.

This is to set an increment of 9 kHz for the medium wave band.

4 Press [·J [5) (9] [4] [ENTER] in that sequence.

This Places the receiver on the start frequencY of 594kHz.
Always Press [·J at the MHz eg. [•] [5] [9] [4] for 594kHz. finish the
sequence bY Pressing [ENTER].
If you make a mistake when keying in frequencies press [ENTER]
and restart the sequence again.

5 Press the [UP] keY and keep it depressed for more than one second.
The (SEARCH> indicator will appear on the LCD and the receiver will start
searching upward for signals. Should the receiver fail to search. rotate the
SQUELCH control clockwise until the background noise in cancelled. this will
enable the search facilitY to operate.

If you press the [x 10] key. the (STEP> indicator will be displayed on the LCD
and the search increment will be increased by a factor of 10 (to 90kHz in this
example). Pressing the key a second time restores the original increment size.

If you Press the [x5J keY. the increment will be decreased by a factor of 5 (to
l.BkHz in this examole). Pressing the keY a second time restores the original
increment size.

6 Press [OIALJ to stop searching. To restart the search press and hold the
[UP/DOWN] keY again.

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Example 2:
Search on the 7Dcm (433MHz) Amateur band with a 25kHz increment in NFM mode.

Press [DIAL]

Press [MODE]
Press [UP/DOWN] or rotate the main tuning knob until (NFM} appears on
the LCD. To accept the selection press [ENTER].
(Remember. always press [ENTER] to complete the keYing sequence) .

Press [STEP] [2] [5] [ENTER] in that sequence.

This is to set an increment of 25 kHz for the 7Dcm Amateur band.

Press [4] [3] [3] [ENTER] in that sequence.

This Places the receiver on the start frequency of 433MHz.

If you make a mistake when keying in frequencies press [ENTER] and

restart the sequence again.

Press the [UPJ key and keep it depressed for more than one second.
The (SEARCH} indicator will appear on the LCD and the receiver will
start searching upward for signals. Should the receiver fail to search.
rotate the SQUELCH control clockwise until the background noise is
cancelled. this will enable the search facility to operate.

If you press the [XlDJ keY. the (STEP> indicator will be displayed on the
LCD and the search increment will be increased bY a factor of 10 (to 250
kHz in this examPle) . Pressing the keY a second time restores the
original increment size.

If you press the [X5] key. the increment will be decreased by a factor of
5 (to 5kHz in this example) . Pressing the keY a second time restores the
original increment size.

Press [DIAL] to stop searching. To restart the search press and hold
the [UP/DOWN] keY again.

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(C)Program search mode.

There are four programmab l e searc h ranges i n tota l . one i n each of the fou r
memory banks . Each search range m a y b e programmed w i t h start frequ ency,
end frequency . i n crement (between 50 Hz and 9B9 . 95kHzJ and mode .

C-1 Frequency s election bY Program search

F i rst you need to sele ct a memorY bank (], 2. 3 or 41. To sel ect memory bank 1
press [2nd FJ [BANK] i n sequen c e . Press the [UP/DOWN] key until (BANKD is
d i splayed on the LCD then press [ENTER] to accept the s e l ecti o n .

Example 1 :
Program search o n t h e commerc i a l a i rband 1 1 B-1 3BMHz u s i n g a 25kHz increment
and AM mod e .

Press [2nd F J [SEARCH SET] i n seque nce. T h e (SEAR CH} indi cator w i l l
appear and start f l a s h i n g o n the L C D . Press the [UP/DOWN] k e Y unti l (AM}
i s disPl aYed o n the LCD then press [ENTER] .

2 T h e (STEP} i ndicator should now be flashing on the LCD . Press [2] [5]
[ENTER] to se lect an i n crement of 25kHz .

3 The <U indicator w i l l now a ppear on the LCD r equesting entry of the l ow
(start) frequencY. Press [ 1 ] [ 1 ] [8] [ENTER] to select the start frequ encY.

4 The <H> indi cator will now a p pear on the LCD requ esting entry of the h igh
(end) frequency . Press [ 1 ] (3] [BJ [ENTER] to se lect the end frequ ency .

The <P> i ndicator appears on the LCD and the receiver automaticallY
starts searc h i ng for sig n a l s . S hould the receiver fa i l to searc h . rotate
the S Q U ELCH control clockwise until the background noise is cancel led.
t h i s w i l l e n a b l e the searc h facil itY to operate .

The search w i l l stop when a s i gn a l is fo und. To restart the search w h i l e

the s i g n a l i s sti l l Pres e n t . e ither s l ightlY rotate the m a i n tuning knob o r
press the [UP/D OWN] keY.

5 To stop the program search p ress [ S EA R C H ] . To restart the program

search Press [SEARCH] agai n .

These parameters are now stored i n the receivers memory. they are maintained
bY a battery backuP so w i l l not b e l ost even if you switch the set Off/On aga i n .

T o start a previouslY stores program searc h . se lect the appropriate

memory band and press [SEARCH].

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Example 2:
Program search on UHF 7Dcm Amateur band 433-434MHz using a 25kHz
increment and NFM mode.

Press [2nd Fl [SEARCH SET] in sequence. The (SEARCH) indicator will

appear and start flashing on the LCD. Press the [UP/DOWN] key until
(NFM> is displayed on the LCD then press [ENTER].

The (STEP) indicator should now be flashing on the LCD. Press [2] [5]
[ENTER] to select an increment of 25kHz.

The <U indicator will now appear on the LCD requesting entry of the low
(start) frequency. Press [4] [3] [3] [ENTER] to select the start frequency.

The (H) indicator will now appear on the LCD requesting entry of the high
(end) frequency. Press [4] [3] [4] [ENTER] to select the end frequency.

The (P) indicator appears on the LCD and the receiver automaticallY
starts searching for signals. Should the receiver fail to search. rotate
the SQUELCH control clockwise until the background noise is cancelled.
this will enable the search facility to operate.

The search will stop when a signal is found. To restart the search while
the signal is still present. either slightly rotate the main tuning knob or
press the [UP/DOWNJ key.

To stop the program search press [SEARCH]. To restart the program·

search press [SEARCH] again.

0-2 Set the delay time

The search and scan can be made to resume automaticallY using a
predetermined delaY in time from when the current signal disappears. The
'delaY time· is adjustable between D and 9 seconds. This can be useful for
monitoring different types of transmission especiallY simPlex.

Example:
Set the delay time for 3 seconds

Press [2nd Fl then press and hold the [SEARCH SETJ for more than one
second. the (DELAY) flashing indicator will aPPear on the LCD.

Press [3] [ENTER] in sequence to select a delaY time of 3 seconds.

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{0) Memory c h a n n el mode

The AR3000A has 400 memorY channels {4 banks of lOO channels) w h i ch can store
such i nformation as recei v i n g fr e q u ency . rece i v i n g mode . RF attenuator sett i n g
a n d lockout status. Memory contents a r e reta ined bY a b u i lt- i n l ithium battery
even if the receiver is switched off and d i sconnected from the power source .

D-1 M emory storage

The 100 memory channel s are a l l ocated in four b a nks . which are n umbered a s 00
to 99 . Memory channel 00 is desi gnated as 'priority channel' (See Page 30l .

ExamPle 1:
Store a keyed - i n freouencY of l50 . 85MHz NFM d irectlY into m e mory channel
01 of bank 2.

Press [2nd FJ [BANK] i n s e quence . Press [UP/DOWN] until the <BANK2)

i n dicator i s d i s p l ayed on the LCD then press [ENTER].

2 Press [DIALJ

3 Press [MODE] Press the [UP/DOWN] k eY u nt i l the <NFM> i n d icator i s

d i s p l aY e d on the LCD then press [ENTER] .

4 Press [STEP] [2] [5] [ENTER] in seq uence to s e l ect a frequency i ncrement of
25kHz {if you select an increment at t h i s t i m e . you may later tune from this
freq u e ncy in dial mode with the d e sired increment a lready setl.

5 Press [2nd FJ [STEP AD.JJ so that t h e (kHz) i n d icator o n the LCD does not
flash (repeat if necessary) . This is a safe-guard t o en sure t h e receiver w i l l
ste p through it's range w i t h the correct fre q u ency i n crement. (Page 33) .

6 Press [ 1 ] [5] [0] [ J [8] [5] [ENTER] in sequence.

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7 Press [ENTER] The (MCH} i n dicator will a ppear and f l a s h o n the LCD to
confirm that the receiver is readY to accept memory channel data.

S ho ul d you w i s h to a b a n d o n the process press [DIALJ and the receiver will

return to d i a l mode.

8 Press [0] [ 1 ] [ENTER] i n sequence. The procedure i s now complete . 1 50 . 825

M H z NFM has been stored i nto memory c h a n n el n umber 0 1 of mem ory bank
number 2.

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Example 1:
Store a frequency Picked up in search mode - l29. 7MHz AM directly into
memorY channel 05 of the current memory bank.

For information regarding search mode see Example 1 on page 22 items 1 to 4.

Assuming the search has stopped at 129. 7MHz

Press [DIAL] The (SEARCH) indicator should disappear from the LCD.

Press [ENTER] The (MCH) indicator will appear and flash on the LCD to
confirm that the receiver is readY to accept memory channel data.

Should you wish to abandon the process press [DIAL] and the receiver
will return to dial mode.

7 Press [DJ [5] [ENTER] in sequence. The procedure is now complete. 129. 7
MHz AM has been stored into memory channel number 05 of the current
memory bank.

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0-2 Memory c h a n nel recall

The i d e a of a m e m ory channel is to e n a b l e you to q uicklY S81ect a nd l i sten to a

s pecific freq u e ncy previouslY stored . You may m a n u a l l y reca l l a n y channel from
a memory bank bY u s i ng the Ten-keYs . T h e same funct i o n can b e achieved
through the use of the main tuning knob or [UP/DOWN] keY.

Examole 1 :
Recall memory channel 01 of b a nk. 2 bY the Te n-keY pad .

P ress [2nd FJ [BANK] i n s eq uence. P ress t h e (UP/DOWN) key unti l

{8ANK2) is s elected o n the L CD then Press (ENTER] . T h i s h a s s e l ected
m e mory bank number 2 .

2 Press [0] [l] [MEMO] i n seq uence . this s e lects memorY channel number
01 . The s e l ected frequency is now reca l le d and i s monitore d .

Example 2:
U s e of the main tuning knob or [UP/DOWN] key to reca l l a memorY channe l .

Press [MEMO] thi s P l aces t h e receiver into memory s e l ect .

2 Either rotate the m a i n tuning knob or press the [UP/DOWN) key unti l the
desired m emory channel n u m ber is dis p l ayed o n the left of the LCD . The
memory channel maY b e monitored without further action .

3 I f you wish t o tune away from a memory channel press [DI ALJ t o revert
the ope ration to d i a l m o d e . You may now use the main tuning knob or
[UP/DOWN] keY to tune the receiver.

You may choose to automatica l l Y s e a rch for active frequencies bY

p lacing the receiver into dial searc h mode . To enter dial search mode
press [ D I AL] then press a n d h o l d t h e [UP/DOWN] key for more than one
second (Page 20) .

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(El Memory channel scan mode.

The memory channels may be automaticallY scanned in order to quicklY check
for activity of known ore-programmed specific frequencies. OnlY one of the four
memory banks can be scanned at a time (maximum of lOO memory channels).
Memory channels which do not contain data will be skiPPed as will those which
have been 'locked out'.

E-l Adjust the squelch control

The adjustment of squelch is most important. it affects the operation of
search and scan as well as making prolonged monitoring more comfortable.
The squelch control can be considered as setting the level of signal required to
stop the scan/search process and allow transmissions to be heard.
In the fully anti-clockwise position. the squelch is 'open· and no scan/search can
take place. All levels of in-range transmission will be heard with background
noise audible between transmissions.
Starting from the fullY anti-clockwise position. rotate the control clockwise until
the background noise from the speaker is just cut off. This is the most sensitive
setting of the squelch control and is known as the 'threshold'. At this setting
bursts of noise may stop the receiver from scanning or searching, for this reason
it is advisable to slightly advance the squelch control to avoid this situation.
The correct setting will be easilY found by experience. This also aPPlies to all other
sections of this operating manual relating to the scan and search operations.

E-2 Scanning memory channels

Example:
Scan all active memory channels in memory bank 2.

Press [2nd FJ [BANK] in sequence. Press the [UP/DOWN] key until

<BANK2) is displayed on the LCD then press [ENTER]. This is to select
memory bank number 2.

Press [MEMO] This selects memory recall.

Press and hold the [UP/DOWN] key for more than one second to start
memory scan. the (M) indicator will flash on the LCD to remind you that
you have entered memory scan mode.

Should the receiver stop scanning (or refuse to scan) . press and hold
the [UP/DOWNJ keY for more than one second to force the receiver to
resume scan even if a signal is still present.

Press [MEMOJ to cancel memory scan.

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E-3 MemorY channel pass ( = locko ut') .

T h i s faci l ity a llows you to tem Porar i l Y remove a memory channel from th e
scan l ist without actu a l lY having to remove the data from the m e morY b a n k .
Thi s can be u s e f u l f o r temoorariiY removi n g conti n u a l l Y active cha n n e l s
w h e n y o u d o not w i s h t o monitor them .

E xa m o l e 1:
P a s s c h a n n e l s 01 a n d 0 5 from memorY b a n k number 2 .

Press [2nd F J [BANK] i n seouence . Press t h e [UP/DOWNJ key u nt i l

<BANK2) i s i n d icated on t h e L C D t h e n press [ENTER]. Th i s h a s s e l ected
mem orY bank 2.

2 Press [0] [1 ] [MEMO] i n sequence to recal l m e mory channel 01 .

3 Press [2nd FJ [CH PASS] i n s e q uence. The {PASS) indicator aopears

o n the LOO to show that channel number 01 has been 'locked out·.

4 Either rotate the m a i n tuning knob or oress the [UP/DOWNJ keY to s e l ect
memory channel number 05.

5 Press [2nd FJ [CH PASS] i n s e q u e nce . The (PASS> indicator appears

on the LCD to show that channel number 05 has been 'locked out'.

Memory channel 0 1 a n d 05 w i l l now b e locked out of memorY bank n u m ber 2 .

These ch a n n e l s w i l l now b e 'skiPPed' w h e n the b a n k i s sca n n e d .

T o rei nstate t h e m emory c ha n n e l s . repeat t h e a bove orocess t o remove

the <PASS) i n dicators from the a oorooriate m e m o rY chan n e l s .

E x a m p l e 2:
To cancel the lockout of c h a n n e l 01 of m emorY bank 2 .

Press (2nd F J [BANKJ i n sequence . Press the [UP/DOWN] key unti l

(BAN K2) is i n d icated on the LCD then oress 1ENTERJ . T h i s h a s s e l ected
memory bank 2 .

2 P re s s [OJ [ 1 ] [MEMO] i n seauence t o recal l memory channel 0 1 .

3 Press [2nd FJ [CH PASS] in s e q u e nce . T h e { P ASS) indicator d i sappears

from the LOO to show that channel number 0 1 has been u n lock e d .

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E-4 Erasure of memory contents.

The stored data may be erased from a memory using the following
procedure:

First recall the memory channel onto the LCD then press [2nd F] followed
bY [MEMO. DELJ

Example:
Erase the memory content of channel 01 of bank 2.

Press [2nd Fl [ BANK] in sequence. Press the [UP/DOWN] keY until

CBANK2) is displaYed on the LCD then press [ENTER]. this is to select
memory bank 2.

Press [0] [ll [MEMO] in sequence to recall memory channel number O l .

Press [2nd F ] [MEM O . DELJ i n sequence to erase the memory contents.

lt is also possible to clear all memory channels bY resetting the microprocessor.

Switch off the main power switch. Hold down keys [3] and [6] together.
switch on the main power switch while holding keys [3] and [6]. Now
release the keYs. the microprocessor will reset. MemorY banks 2. 3 and 4
will be cleared and memory bank 1 will be loaded with factory default
frequencies. (Page 54) .

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( 5 ) O perating the recei ver .

( F ) P r iority channel

Memory channel number 00 of each memory bank i s s p e c i a l l Y designated a s

PrioritY channe l . A s there a re four memory b a n k s . there a r e four Pri oritY
c h a n n e l s i n tota l .

F-1 Activating prioritY channel

In order to use the prioritY feature . memory c h a n n e l 00 must first b e programmed .

You s h o u l d store both the frequency a n d m o d e of a transmission y o u w i s h
to ' k e e p a n eye o n · s u c h a s a di stress frequency l i ke 1 2 1 . 5MHz AM etc.

When you h a ve stored a n interesting freq uency into memory c h a n n e l 00. Press
[PRIOJ o n c e . The (PRID> i n d i cator w i l l aPPear on the LCO and memory c h a n n e l
0 0 w i l l b e a utomati c a l l y 'checked' f o r activitY i n a predetermined interva l whether
a signal is received or not . I f n o tra nsmission i s found o n memory channel DO , the
receiver w i l l return where-ever i t came from whether in s e a rc h . scan or d i a l
mode.

I f the prio ritY function l o c ates a tra nsmission o n m emorY c h a n n e l number 00.
the receiver will remain on channel 00 until t h e tran s m i s s i on ends .

Further pressing of the [PRIOJ key toggles the Priority facilitY On/Off. If
you w i s h to s t a y o n memory c h a n n e l 00 f o r c o n t i n u o u s monitoring Press
[MEMO] o n c e .

R em e m b e r . the AR 3000A has f o u r PrioritY c h a n n e l s . o n e i n e a c h ban k .

O n l y the PrioritY c h a n n e l o f the currentlY s e l ected memory bank m a y b e u s ed .

Example:
Store 1 45 . 5MHz NFM in memory channel 00 for pri oritY monitori n g .

P ress [MODE] Press t h e [UP/DOWN] k e Y u n i t (NFM) i s i n di cated o n the

LCD then press [ENTER] . This s e l ects the mode .

2 Press [STEP] [2] [5] [ENTER] in seouence to sel ect a frequency

i ncrement of 25kHz .

3 Press [ 1 ] [4 ] [5] ( · ] [5] [ENTER] i n seouence to enter the desired frequency .

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4 Press [ENTER] [0] [0] [ENTER] in sequence. This completes the entrY
of 1 45. 5MHz NFM into memory channel DD.

Press [PRIOJ . This selects Priority operation. the (PRIO) indicator appears
on the LCD to confirm that prioritY operation has been activated.

To cancel the priority channel mode. press [PRIOJ again.

Should you wish to monitor the priority channel continuously press the
[MEMO] keY.

F-2 Adjusting the interval time.

The time interval between each samPling (checking) of the priority channel
can be programmed. The range is between 1 and 18 seconds.
Should you choose a figure of 1 0. then memory channel DD (the PrioritY
channel) will be samPled every 10 seconds.

Example:
To select an interval of 3 seconds.

Press [2nd FJ then press and hold the [ATTJ key for more than one
second. The (P-int) indicator flashes on the LCD.

Press [3] [ENTER] to select a 3 second interval.

BANK2 NFM ' � I I <" ._CD BANK2 NFM ' � i J"

... P- e re I:
.-
.) P- . .-. :: 3
._! _3_5_9 !:
1
0...: 20�
® .... ._,_]_5_9....!;10..!20..1

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5-3 Function keY

{A) (STEP] k e y .
The AR3000A Prov i de s s e l e cta b l e frequency in crements for t u n i n g and search ing
in 50Hz steps i n the range of 50Hz to 999 . 95kHz . Y o u s h o u l d choose the most
a p propriate freq uency i ncrement accord i n g to the freq uencY band you wish to
m o n itor. eg . 25kHz for VHF-UHF Amateur band . Airband and VHF Marine . 50kHz
for VHF WFM etc .

Example 1 :
S e l ect a 1 2 . 5k H z increment (step) .

Press [STEP] The (STEP> indicator a ppears and flashes on the

LCD to confirm s e l ecti o n .

2 Press m [2] [ · ] [5] [ENTER] i n sequence . Remember. a decimal

Point is entered at the kHz positi o n .

ExamPle 2:
S e l ect a 50Hz i n c re ment (step) .
f2.S
l
Press [STEP] The (STEP> ind i cator a ppears and flashed on the
L C D to confirm s e l ectio n .

2 Pres s [ · ] [0] [5] [ENTER] i n sequence. Y o u w i l l notice that a

decimal p o i nt i s inserted before entry at the k H z positio n .

nn s
u,u

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(8) [STEP ADJJ Step a d J u st key .

In search or d i a l m o d e . this fac i l itY e n a b l e s the receiver to step in ·rou n d
increments· ( s u c h a s 1 0 kHz o r 25kHz) but c a rry a n odd t ra i l i n g frequency offset.
This can be useful for m o n i toring the UK C B FM frequencies which have a
10kHz increment but a ! . 25kHz t ra i l in g frequency offset.
eg. The searc h is r e q u i re d to start from 27 . 60 1 2 {which is the c l o sest frequency
you can enter from the keyoad) a nd have a 1 0kHz i ncrement . . . 27 . 60 1 2 . 27 . 6 1 1 2 . 27.
621 2. 27 . 6 3 1 2 etc Also the c e l l u l a r band uses a 25kHz i ncrement but a 1 2 . 5 kHz tra i l i n g
frequency offset.
eg. The search is requ ire d to start from 935 . 0 1 25MHz and have a 25kHz
increment . . . 935 . 0 1 2 5 . 935 . 0375 . 935 . 0625. 935. l l e5 etc
When th i s facil ity is d i senga ge d . l i k e most other receivers . the A R 3 000A
w i l l start searching in the soecified i ncrement but w i l l cancel the t ra i l in g
frequency offset.
eg . For c e l l u l a r . . . 935 . 01 25 then 935 . 025. 935 . 050. 835 . 075. 935 . 1 00 etc . i.e.
reverting t o the n earest 25kHz s te P .

Note: ( a ) I f y o u d i s e n gage t h e steP a dJust fac i l ity before entering program

searc h . you w i l l have to reprogramme the program search a g a i n or change
the increment in order to return to the correct tra i l i n g frequency offset.
(b) The [FREQ PASS] fac i litY does not functi on w h e n [STEP ADJJ is engage d .

Example 1 :
Activate t h e s t e p adJust facil itY start i n g from 1 00 . 0 1 MHz i n 25kHz steos u s i ng d i a l
made.

Press [STEPJ [2] [5] [STEP] in sequence to selec t the s te P .

Press [2nd F J [STEP ADJJ i n sequence t o acti vate t h e steo a d J u st fac i l itY .
The {kHz} i n d i cator of the LOO w i l l flash to confirm operati o n .

3 Press [ l ] [DJ [OJ [ J [DJ [ 1 ] [ENTER] t o s e l ect t h e start frequ e n c y .

•

4 Either p r e s s the [UP/DOWN] k e Y or rotate the m a i n tuning k n o b .

Frequenc i e s w i l l change as: 1 00 . 0 1 0 . 1 00 . 035, 1 00 . 060 , 1 00 . 085 etc.

Example 2:
To cancel the step a dJ u st facil itY.

Assuming t h e step adJust fac i lity is e n gaged as above press the [2nd FJ
[STEP ADJJ keys i n s e q u e nc e . T h e (kHz} i n dicator of t h e LCD stops
flashing to confirm t h e facil itY has been d i sengaged .

4 Either Press the [UP/DOWN] keY or rotate the m a i n tuning knob . Frequencies
w i l l change as: 1 0 0 . 0 1 0 . 1 00 . 025. 1 00 . 050. 1 00 . 075 etc.

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(Cl [SHIFT) Shift keY . [SHIFT SET] shift set keY .

T h i s faci l itY i s espec i a l lY useful for monitoring d u plex fre q uenc ies . this
means two stations w h o c o m m u n i cate by s i multaneous tra n s m i s s i o n o n two
d i fferent frequencies often u s i n g repeater statio n s . Examples are VHF
Marine. P u b l i c serv i c e . c e l l u l a r a n d VHF-UHF Amateur rad i o .
Within e a c h band . t h e offset i s u s u a l l Y constant m a k i n g i t oossible t o ore
-dete r m i n e and ore-program the requ ired frequency s h i ft . This makes it
possible to m o n itor both s i d e s of a c o nversati o n by pres s i n g Just one key
[SHIFT] to change frequencY.

Exam o l e 1 :
To shift - 0 . 6M H z (600kHz down) from the present fre q u e n cy i . e . for 2m
Amate ur band receotio n of repeater i nput frequency .

Press [2nd F) [SHIFT SET) [DOWN) [ ·] [6] [ENTER] i n seque n c e .

This sets the required offset q u a ntity a n d d i rection of shift.
A decimal o o i nt i s i nserted at the MHz ooint.

2 Press [SHIFT) The (SHIFT) i n d icator a ppears o n the LCD to confirm

opera ti o n . The receive fre q u encY has a l so moved downward bY O . BMHz .

3 Press [SHIFT] again to return to the original frequ e n cY . The {SHIFT>

i n d icator disaPPears from the LCD to i n dicate the facil itY has been c a n c e l le d .

S h o u l d you wish to use the s a m e shift offset a n d d i rection aga i n .

y o u n e ed o n l Y press t h e [SH I FT] k e y when requ i re d .

ExamPle 2:
To sh ift + 1 . 6MHz 0 . 6MHz uowardl from the Present frequency i . e .
for 70cm Amateur b a n d recePtio n of repeater i n p ut frequ e n c y .

P r e s s [2nd FJ [ S H I F T S E T ] [UP] [ 1 ] [·] [6] [ENTER] i n s e q u e n c e .

This sets t h e req uired offset q uantity a n d direction of shift.
A d e c i m a l p o i nt is i ns e rted at the MHz p o i n t .

P r e s s [SHIFT] T h e (SHIFT) i n d i cator appears o n the LCD to confirm

operati o n . The receive frequency has a l s o moved upward by l . 6M H z .

3 Press [SHIFT] a g a i n to return t o t h e o r i g i n a l frequency . The (SHIFT>

i nd i cator d i sa ppears from the LCD to i n dicate the fac i lity has been cance l le d .

S h o u l d y o u w i s h t o u s e the s a m e sh ift offset a n d direction a ga i n .

y o u need o n lY press the [SH IFT] keY when req u i re d .

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(0) [PAUSE] Pause key .

This facilitY allows the receiver to resume search and scan using a pre
-determined time delaY (pause time) even if a receive signal is still present.
This aPPlies to the dial search mode. program search mode and memorY
channel scan mode. lt is particularly useful for general monitoring off air
traffic and for checking band occupancY.

D-1 Setting the pause time.

The programming of pause time can be selected by pressing the [2nd F] keY
followed bY [PAUSE] inputting a value between 1 and 60 seconds then
pressing [ENTER]

Example:
Set a 3 second pause time.

Press [2nd F] then press and hold the [PAUSE] keY for more than one
second. The flashing (PAUSE) indicator appears on the LCD to confirm
operation.

BANK2 NFM

Press [3] [ENTER] in sequence to select the pause time in seconds.

This completes the sequence and the flashing (PAUSE) indicator
disappears from the LCD.

BANK2 NFM � � I I .r

PHIJSf 3

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0-2 Activating the Pause sca n .

Pause s c a n Cas described o n page 35) c a n b e activated b y p ressing the

[2nd FJ a nd [PAUS E] keys in sequ e n c e . The {PAUSE) i n d icator a ppears on
the L C O accompanied bY the d e c i m a l p o ints at both the MHz and kHz
alternative l y fl a sh in g to confirm o perati o n .

Example:
Activate the pause scan f a c i l itY in me mory scan mode (assuming a 3
second pause time a l readY set. Pege 35) .

1 Press [2nd FJ [PAUSE] in sequence . The {PAUSE> i n d i cator a p pears o n

t h e L C D to c o n f i r m that the pause scan mode s readY to o p e rate . l

2 Press [MEMO] t h e n press a n d h o l d the [UP/DOWN] keY for more than

one seco nd . The (M) i nd i c ator appears on the L C D to confirm that the
pause scan mode i s engage d . The receiver stops o n a busy channel
a nd resumes sca n ning to the n e xt busy c h a n n e l even i f the received
s i g n a l is still present.

BANK1
�CD BANKi
M C3
.. . . .... .... . . .
ATI AM ATT AM

OSSYIJ
CZ). L. l -�-�-9-t�
?AIJSE PAUSE
.
.,. , ··�

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Mos
BANK1 BANK1

;. .. .. . .. . . . . . a .nn
AM
n
ATT AM ATT

� PAUSE
._ , _ ) _)_s.:'!Wro...
IJ I IJ IJ
. ... ..rl.-

3 If you wish to continuouslY m o nitor a b u sy channe l . you may temporarilY

disengage the Pause scan mode by pressing [DIAL] once. To restart
the pause scan mode Press [ DIALJ a g a i n . •

; . . .. . .
ATT AM

PAUSE

4 To cancel the pause scan mode c o m p l etelY . press [2nd FJ [PAUSE] in

seou ence . The (PAUSE) i nd i cator will disappear from the L C D and o n l y
m e m o ry s c a n mode w i l l b e engaged .

. . .. ..
A.IT AM

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 5-3 Funct io n key

(EJ [FREQ P'ASSJ Frequency pass key .

This facil ity a l l ows t h e receiver to bypass specific unwanted frequencies
while i n search mode . These may i nclude c o ntinuously occupied channe l s .
interference o r spurn etc .

UP to 1 00 frequencies for each searc h b a n k may be specified i n the frequency

pass l i st giving a total o f 400 c ha n n e l s . P l ease note however . this fa c i l i tY does
not operate in d i rect tuning mode (dial mode) n o r manual tuning mode nor when
(STEP AOJJ mode i s enga g e d .

E-l Register frequencies to be bypassed .

Example:
Whi le in search mode . you may w i s h to bYPass the currentlY d is p l a yed
freouency o n the LCO:

Press [end FJ [FREQ PASSJ in s e o u ence . T h e receiver w i l l automatica l l y

register t h e fre q u encY into t h e pass l i st accomPanied with a p a s s channel
number which the AR3000A's micr o P rocessor has randomly chosen (from
channel 00 t o 99) .

2 Repeat t h i s process UP to 1 00 times for each search bank s h o u l d you

wish to bypass m o re than one specific frequency.

E-2 Recall i ng the pass frequencies .

All pass channels (frequencies registered as pass frequencies) may b e

disPlayed .

Press (2nd F] then press and h o l d the [FREQ PASS] key for m o re than one
seco n d . The <PASS) indicator flashes on the LCD to c o nfirm o p e rati o n .

c Keep pressing [ENTER] to s c r o l l through a l l the Pass chan nel s .

3 Press [DIALJ t o escape from this review mode.

'PAis n n •CD ' ' ' ' "'

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uu u I
gm·mnn '3nnn
uuuuu B I UUU
'-1-�-S-$....:-'Q...:::!!J� •MI!z
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..., ··�

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E-3 Deleting pass frequencies .

Frequencies may be deleted from the pass list one channel at a time.
To delete a pass channel:

1 Press [2nd Fl then press and hold the [FREQ PASS] key for more than one
second. The (PASS) indicator flashes on the LCD to confirm operation.
1""1 n
uu
EIO 0 0 0 0
•MHz • kHz

2 Keep Pressing and releasing the [ENTER] key until the chosen frequency
(pass channel) to be deleted is shown.

3 Press [DJ [ENTER] to delete the presentlY displayed pass channel. The
next pass channel appears on the displaY.

<I!IQ)IJ)>
,. . ., , .. 1,
PASS nn PASS 1""1 n
uu uu
1""1 1""1 ' 3 1""1 1""1 n
L. l -3-5-9 ...!.11)...!20�
u --7 '- '-3-5_9....:.'(]..;20.>
0 I
•MHz
U U !.I
• kHz

4 Repeat items 2 and 3 above to delete anY other pass channels you wish
to delete.

5 FinallY press [DIALJ to escape from this mode.

E-4 Registering pass frequencies from the Ten-keYs.

If you already know specific frequencies to be bYPassed , you may register
them to be bypassed bY using the Ten-keY Pad.

1 Press [2nd Fl then press and hold the [FREQ PASS] key for more than one
second. The (PASS) indicator flashes on the LCD to confirm operation.

2 Keep pressing and releasing the [ENTER] keY until you locate a frequencY of
0.000.0. which suggests an empty pass channel.

3 Enter a frequency which you want to bypass eg. 1 . 59MHz. press [1] [ · ]
[5] [9] [ENTER] i n sequence.

<Ill ®
> > I I� . . . . ...
PASS PASS
os os
1""1 1""1 n n n
U I..I U U U :ss
'- ' -3-5-9 ...!.1()..;!:20�
•MHz • kHz
Q)IJ)> L.1-3-5_g....:.ID...:!:20�
•MHz

4 Repeat items 2 and 3 if you have more frequencies to be bypassed.

5 FinallY press [DIALJ to escape from this mode.

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(F) Clock facil ity

A 24-hour real time has been b u i l t i nt o the AR3000A . This enables accurate l o g
keePing a n d provides t i m i n g for t h e automatic t i m e r switch-on a n d s l e e p fac i l ities.

The LCD shows the t i m e when selected a n d defa u l ts t o disPla Ying t h e

cl ock w h e n t h e p o w e r switch i s o f f but t h e P o w e r suPPlY sti l l con nected
and Powere d . The time i s reta i n e d (but n o t shown) when t h e m a i n s supply
is switched off by a b u i l t- i n lithium battery backuo .

F-1 (CLOCK Sl Clock time set key .

This key is used to enter the present time . Accurate time setting is ava i la b l e by
referri n g ( listeni ng) to the WWV s i gnals or t i m e c h ecks from radio programmes .

ExamPle 1 :
Set the c l ock at 2 0 h 4 0 m oos w h i l e l i ste n i n g to a WWV s i gna l .

Press [DI AL] [ M O D EJ i n sequenc e . P ress [UP/DOWN] unti l <AM} i s i ndic ated
on the LCD then press [ENTER] . This has sele cted dial mode and AM
rece iving mode .

2 Press [ 1 ] [0] [ENTER] in seque nce assuming you a r e w i s h i n g to l i sten to

the 1 0M H z WWV signa l .

Press [end Fl [CLO C K SJ i n s e q u e nce . Thi s Prepares the receiver for time
inPut. The decimal poi nts betw e e n hours . m i n utes a n d seconds f l a s h to
confirm sele ctio n .

4 Press [c] [DJ [4] [OJ [OJ [OJ i n sequence . T h i s s elects a t time of 20h 40m DOs . Press
[ENTER] when WWV a n n ounces 20h 40m DOs . The c l ock starts t o i ncrement
second bY second to show the t i m e i s set a n d the c lock is ru n n i n g .

FinallY press [DI AL] t o escape f r o m t h i s mode.

Example 2:
Set the clock at 07h 05m 30s thro ugh the Ten-keys .

Press [2nd FJ [CLOCK SJ in sequence .

2 Press [DJ [7] [0] [5] [3] [DJ [ENTER] in sequence .

Press [DIAL] to escape from t h i s m od e .

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( 5 l Operating the receiver.

F-2 [CLOCK] Clock d is play keY .

T h i s k ey is u s e d to c a l l the present time to the LCD w h i l e receiving s i gn a l s .

Press [2n d F J [CLOCK] i n s e q u e nc e . T h e present t i m e i s s h own o n t h e LCD

in p l a c e of the freq uency. A l l the information other than frequ e n cY rema i n s
d i s P l a y e d on t h e L C D .

2 P r e s s [DI AL] to e s c a p e from this mode .

(G) S l e e p timer facil ity .

The ti m e r facil ity enables the receiver to switch off automati ca l lY after a
predetermined l ength of time (between 1 a n d 1 20 minutes) .

S l e e p time set a n d s l e e p set functions are u s e d to control the sl e e p timer

facilitY . To operate this fac i l itY. first Program the l ength of time require d
t h e n s et t h e s l e e p o n .

G-1 [SLEEP TJ Sleep time set key.

T h i s key i s used to register the l ength of time used b y the recei ver before
switc h i ng off using the s l ee p functi o n . The s e l ecta b l e range is progra m m e d
i n m in utes . the r a n g e b e in g f r o m 1 t o 1 20 m inutes .
T h i s v a l u e rema i n s effective until a nother timing i s registered .

Exa m p l e:
Set the s l e e p time to 30 m inutes durati o n .

Press [2nd FJ [SLEEP T ] i n sequenc e . T h e {SLEEP> i n d icator a PP e a rs on

the LCD to c o nfirm ooerati o n .

2 Press [3 ] [OJ [ENTER] in sequence.

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Sl E E P 30

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 5-3 F unction key

G-2 [SLEEP SJ S l eep set key .

This key is used to activate the s l e e p time facil ity.

Press (2nd F] [SLEEP SJ in s equence . The <SLEEP} i nd i cator a p p ears o n

t h e L C D to c o nfi r m o p e ratio n .

SI..EE? 8ANK2 WFM

........

2 Turn the power switch off . T h e receiver continues to operate until the
set timing h a s e l a P s e d .

3 To c a n c e l the s l e e p t i m e f a c i litY . press [2nd FJ ( S L E E P S J i n sequen c e .

The (SLEEP) i n d icator w i l l disappear to confirm the facil itY has been
cance l l e d .

* If the powe r s u P P l Y i s removed from the receive r w h i l e the sleep time

fac i lity i s engaged (such a s a m a ins oower cut) . the rece iver will remain
switched off even i f the power is restore d .

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( 5 l Opera t i n g the rece i v e r .

(H) Alarm facility.

The a l a rm facil ity enables you to switch o n the AR3000A at a preset t i m e .
To activate t h i s facil itY first program the t i m e a t w h i c h .the receiver i s t o
switch o n . Press the a larm On/Off k e y o n c e a n d t u r n t h e p o w e r switch
off. When the preset time has arrived. the receiver w i l l switch o n a n d
mon itor the frequency and mode disPlaYed before switch-off .

H-1 [ALARM T] Alarm time set keY .

This key is used to register the a l arm switch on time u s i n g a 24- h o u r

displaY .

Examp le 1 :
Register a n a l a r m switch o n t i m e o f OBh 30m .

Press [2nd FJ [ALARM TJ in sequence . The d e c i m a l p o i nts between

h o u rs and m i nutes flash to confirm o peration .

2 Press [0) [6] [3] [OJ [ENTER] in sequence . This represents h o u rs and
m i n u te s . seconds are not used . The a la rm time i s n o w registered .

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Example 2:
Register an a larm switch on t i m e of 22h 05m .

Press [2nd F J [ALARM TJ i n sequenc e . The d e c i m a l P o i nts between

h o u rs and m inutes flash to c o n firm o peration .

2 Press [2] [2J [OJ [5] [ENTER] in s eq u e nce . This represents h o u rs a n d

m i n utes. seconds a re n o t used . The a l a r m time i s n o w registered .

cv� [
----··
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. _
, _·_·�_
"'"'·_
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·-_____,

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 5-3 Function k eY

H-2 [ALARM 8] A l a rm set k e y .

Th i s keY is used t o activate the a l arm fa c i l itY . W h e n the p r e s e t time h a s
arrive d . the receiver w i l l s w i t c h o n a n d monitor the frequency a n d m o d e
disPlaYed before switch-off . Tune the receiver to the frequency a n d mode
you w i sh to m o n itor before the a l arm fac i l ity i s activat e d .

Note: If you k eY i n a frequency u s i n g the Ten- k eYs t h a t is not d e v i s a b l e b y

the s e l ected increment ste P . the receiver wil l not receive on t h e correct
frequency when the alarm fac i litY switches o n .

Press [ 2 n d FJ [ALARM S] i n s e q u e nc e . The {ALARM) i n d i c ator

appears on the LCO to confirm operati o n .

BAN>\2 WFM
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2 Turn the recei vers power switch Off. All LCO information will be
extinguished except for the (AU i n dicator to show the fa c i l ity has b e e n
engaged .

[
When the preset time has been reached , the receiver will
automatica l l Y switch On u s i ng t h e l ast frequency a n d m o d e used .

The audio v o l u m e output i s h igher than normal when the a l a r m facil ity h a s
switched on and t h e r e c e i v e r a n d the front panel control w i l l n o t operat e .
The re ceiver w i l l b e a utomat i c a l l y switched off after 6 0 m i n utes u n less the
alarm faci l itY i s d i s e n ga ge d .

BA�K2 wP:A
AlAR>,\ ••••••••

Should y o u w i s h t o m a n u a l l y t u n e t h e receiver or reduce t h e volume l e v el .

switch the m a i n Power switch O n then Off then O n a ga i n .

4 To d i sengage t h e a l arm fac i l i tY . f i rst turn t h e power switch O n . then

press [2nd FJ [ALARM SJ i n sequence. The <ALARM) i nd icator disa ppears
from the LCO to show the function has been cancel l e d . The receiver
returns to normal operation i n c l u d i n g t h e a u d i o v o l u m e output .

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( 6 ) Useful tips for operating the AR300DA.

( 6 ) Useful tips for operating the AR3DOOA .

The AR30DOA is equipped with useful sockets both on the front and rear panels
to provide the maxi mum flexibility of operation. Opti onal accessories are also
available to complement the AR3DDOA and further add to it"s versatilitY.

6-1 Using headphones and earphone .

The front panel earphone connection provides a reduced output level which is
ideal for an earphone or small headPhone. The earphone output uses a 3 . 5 m m
Jack socket. t h e earphone i mpedance should b e 8 t o 1 6 OHM. Use of this socket
disables both the internal and any externallY connected loudspeaker.

6-2 Using an external loudspeaker.

The AR3DOOA i s fitted with an internal loudspeaker unit. An external loudspeaker

of 8 OHM i mpedance maY be connected to the rear panel mono 3. 5mm Jack
socket. When connected the internal loudspeaker will be disabled. The centre
"tip" Pin is the positive audio feed and the outer "body" is ground.

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 6-3 Automatic taPe recording.

6-3 Automatic tape record i n g .

The r e a r panel A U X socket i s o f a n B P i n round D I N type a n d i s provided for

connection to a tape recorder. An optional lead <C R400) is a va i lable for connection
to a tape recorder but a n equivalent may b e made o r s u p p l i e d bY your d e a l e r .

The l ead connects between the AUX so cket of the A R3000A a n d t h e 3 . 5mm
microphone i n Put and 2 . 5m m remote switch input o f a suita b l e tape recorde r . The
AR3000A assumes the tape recorder to have a transistor switched i nPut s ta g e .

The tape recorder will b e auto maticallY activated w h e n a sign a l i s received b Y

the AR31DJA and th e squelch opens. This facility i s especiallY useful for monitoring
various transmissions w h i l e the receiver is unatte nded .

Tape recorders demanding an indePendent relay switch or VOX may require

an additional interface or m o d ificatio n . your d e a l e r may be a b l e to h e l P you
with connection . The AUX audio output i s not co ntro l l e d b Y the s q u e l c h .
if there i s n o s ignal present 'noise· w i l l be sent t o t h i s connection . Only
the remote switch contacts (pins 6 & 7 l are switched bY t h e s q u e l c h .

On certa i n tape recorders t h e po laritY of P i n s 6 and 7 w i l l n e e d to b e

reversed after carefu l ly c h e c k i n g p o laritY.

Equi pment require d .

AR3000A
Suitable ta p e recorder with remote s ocket
CR400 connecting lead with D I N socket < o r equivalent)

8 Pin DIN socket

Pin 4 Audio output Pin 2 Audio gro u n d P i n 6 Switched output
Pin 7 Switch e d cutout P i n 5 i s a further reduced level audio output .

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( 6 ) U sefu l tips for o p e rating the AR3000A.

6-4 Receiving news and weather facsi m i le transmissions .

Most of these re-tra n s m i s s i o n services o p e rate o n the shortwave and

l ower frequencY bands between 1 30kHz and 30M Hz. In particular weather
fac s i m i l e services (often referred to as WEFAXl are tra nsmitted bY most
c o u ntries o n n u merous freq uencies with great regularitY. Many frequency
books are available s o locating a transmission s h o u l d not be a P ro b l e m .

Connect a special ist facs i m i l e decoder/printer (such as t h e AOR WX-f'OOOl t o

the s p e a k e r output of the AR3000A and i ncrease the v o l u m e control to the
1 1 o'clock p o s ition . C o nnect a lo ng-wire aerial or active wide band a erial
(AOR WA5000) t o the B N C aerial inPut socket. I f you use a l ong-wire aerial
only the centre connection need be made .

The FM method of WEFAX transmission is most p o p u l a r on these bands .

The AR3000A s h o u l d be tuned to USB or LSB and a verY fine tuning step of
50Hz u s e d . S h o u l d the Picture aooear i n reverse video ( B l a c k o n white
when it s h o u l d be white on black or visa versa) then swaP from USB to
LSB o r LSB to USB a n d retune the receiver .

Eouipment require d .
A R3000A
External aerial WA5000
R a d i o fa c s i m i l e decoder/printer WX-2000

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 6-5 Direct reception from weather satellites.

6-5 Direct reception from weather satellites .

lt is possible to receive direct transmission from orbital and geostationary

satellites such as METEOR etc. The orbital satellites use the frequency
band around 137 . 5MHz while the geostationary services found around
1691 MHz. The common mode is AM requiring the AR3000A to be tuned to
WFM !

Due to the weak signals provided at these frequencies. a highlY

directional. high gain aerial will be required such as the parabolic AOR
DA1 000. A low noise amplifier will almost certainlY be required in order to
achieve satisfactory results (AOR LA3000l . A suitable facsimile decoder/
printer will also be required such as the AOR WX-2000.

EquiPment required .
AR3000A
Parabolic aerial DA1000
Low noise amPlifier LA3000
Radio facsimile decoder/Printer WX-2000

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( 6 ) Useful tiPS for o perating the AR3000A .

6-6 Comouter contro l .

The AR3000A has a b u i l t i n RS232C c o mputer contro l port a l l owing two way
commun ication o f data between the AR3000A a nd c o mputer. As a m i n i mu m
reo u i rement. the c o m puter must b e c a p a b l e o f operating a s a c o m m u n ications
termi n a l via it"s own RS232C port .

Equipment required .
1 AR3000A
2 Extern a l aerial (eg . DA3000 . W.4.5000l essential in order to reduce the level
of com puter generated noise from entering the receiver.
3 Personal c o mputer running i n term i n a l mode .
4 RS232C co nnecting l e a d (straight ty o e . not n u l l m o d e m) .
RS232C oin connections for an I BM-PC o r com oatible:

AR-3000A
.-----
--- --- ------
- -- ----- ----"
---

AR3000A IBM-PC
Pin 1 . . . Frame ground . . . . P i n 1
P i n 2 . . . TX data . . . . . . . . . . . . P i n 2
P i n 3 . . . RX data . . . . . . . . . . . . P i n 3

DA-3000
Pin 4 . . . R T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pin 4
Pin 5 . . . C T S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pin 5
P i n 7 . . . SYstem ground . . . P i n 7
li fiiWl
If not RTS/CTS is used .
s h o rt the oins togeth er.
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ACE-PAC3A

(A) Initial setting.

A c o mputer (such a s a n I BM-PC compatible) s h o u l d be c o n nected to the
AR3000A using the following parameters:
1 B au d rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4800 baud (bosl
2 Parity check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N o ParitY {parity none)
3 Data bit (data l ength) . . . . . . . . 8 B i t
4 Stop b it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B i t
5 X parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Void

The intern a l b a u d rate of the AR3000A maY be i ncreased from 4800 baud to 9600
baud bY the use of a s m a l l internal sl ide switch . If you are not f a m i l i a r with the
internal layout of modern equipment ask your dealer to move the switch should You
need to c h a n ge the sPeed . Switch Off the receiver and disconnect the power
SUPP l Y . The s l i d e switch i s l o c ated on the reverse of the key pad i n the too left
hand corner . i t o l o u red greY . To access the switch you w i l l need to remove the
bottom case of the AR300JA . to i morove access it is also advisable to remove the too
case as wel l . The switch has two positions . note the current position (4800 baud) and
c a refu l lY s l i d e the switch to the new oosition . Reassemble the cases. conn ect
the power sUPPlY a n d switch on t h e receiver. D o not touch a ny other area of the
receiver a s t h i s will inval idate any warranty and could damage t h e receiver.

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 B-B C o m puter contro l .

{8) Starting R S 232C mode .

After the i n i t i a l sett i n g has been carried out. switch the AR3000A remote switch
On. An o p e n i n g ·we lcome· message w i l l appear on the c o m puter screen and at
the same t i m e the < RMT) i n d icator a p pears on the LCD of the A R3DOOA to confirm
operat i o n .

T h e AR3000A i s now i n o p e rative except for the power switc h . s q u e l c h control

and v o l u m e control . A readY Prompt DJ appe a rs on the computer screen to
indicate the AR3000A is ready to accept input via comput e r contro l . A lways
ensure the readY promPt is received before entering further informat i o n .

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* HELLO RS232C CONNECTED *
* *
* JUNE . 1 990 - - *
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( C ) Input commands .
The following c o m m a nds may be sent to the AR3000A v i a computer contro l .
Always fol low a c o m m a n d with a carriage return i e . a l ways press the comp uter
[CRJ [RETU RN] after each c o m ma n d .

[] [] M . . . Memory channel (DO - 99)

[] [] [] . [] [] S . . . Frequency i ncrement (steP)
0 . 05 - 999 . 95 kHz
R . . . ATT On
T . . . ATT Off
[] [] [) [] . [] [] [) [] [] . . . Receiving fre q u encY
0 . 1 0000 - 2036. 0000 M H z
N . . . NFM m o d e
W . . . WFM mode
A . . . AM mode
L. . . LSB mode
U . . . USB mode
C . . . CW mode
[] [] [] [] . [] [] [) [] [] Q . . . Pass frequency { M H z)
[] X . . Bank n u mber {1
. - 4)
[] [] z . . R e c a l l m emory channel n u m ber COO
. - 99)
[] [] ....1 . . . .J I G input u s e d for testing
E . . . Set mute-out
F . . . R eset mute-out
G . . Squelch Mute-out auto On/Off bY souelch
.

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(6l Useful tiPs for operating the AR3000A.

(Dl Entering data via the computer.

Data s h o u l d be entered in the following sequen ce:

[M-CH J • [STEP frequencyJ� [ATT O n /Offl-. [Receiving frequencyJ � [M O D E]

Input examples.

1 2B . BA [C R J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter 1 2B . BMHz AM mode

2 1 . 9075C [GAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter 1 . 9075MHz CW mode
3 R BOW[CRJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter ATT O n BOMHz WFM mode
4 2 0 . 8 T 1 50 . B5N [CRJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 kHz freq uency i n crement.
ATT Off . 1 50 . 85MHz N F M mode
5 O l M 1 0 . 8 T 1 44 . N [CRJ . . . . . . . . . . C h a n n e l 0 1 . 10kHz freq uencY
i n crement . ATT Off. l 44MHz NFM mode
8 99M . 058 T 21 . U [C RJ . . . . . . . . . . . C h a n n e l 99 . 0 . 05kHz frequency
i ncre m e n t . ATT Off . 2 1 M H z U S B mode
7 1 . 59Q [CRJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass 1 . 59M H z
8 2 X [CRJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M ov e t o B a n k 2
9 D l Z [CR] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reca l l channel 0 1

Remarks .

Although theY may be .entered separatelY . it i s a good idea to enter the

re ceiving fre q u ency and mode together. t h e receiving mode must fo l l ow
the rece i v i n g freq uency .
2 Always enter data in t h e correct sequence. Setting the ATT On/Off may
b e placed anYwhere in the sequence prov i d i n g i t i s followed by [MO DE] .
3 You ca nnot enter data into a memory channel which has not been
registered .
4 The present sett i n g i s v a l i d if n o data i s newly entered for freque ncy
i n crement.
5 The present setting i s va l i d if no data is newly entered for ATT O n/Off.
6 The present sett i n g is v a l i d if n o data is newlY entered for Receiving
frequencY .
7 The present setting is v a l i d if no data is newly entered for B a n k .
8 T h e system operates i n Memory C h a n n e l M o d e w h e n t h e memory c h a n n e l
i s set. otherwi s e t h e system operates i n D i a l Mode .
9 I f You try t o reca l l a particular memory channel where n o data i s store d ,
the system w i l l advance to the next channel where data is stored .

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 6-3 Automatic tape recording.

(El Output data.

You may display various receiving status on the computer screen bY using the
following commands. Al ways use a carriage return after entering each
command. ie. always press the [CR] [RETURN] key of your computer after each
command.

Output commands .

0 0 Z . . . DisplaY the contents of the memory channel (00-99). OnlY the memory
channels with correctly stored i nformation will be disPlaYed.
D. . . Displays the contents of Dial Mode.
0 0 P . . . Displays the contents of Pass channels (00-99). OnlY the Pass channels
with correctly stored information will be displayed.
Y. . . Displays the signal strength reading.
The first 16 letters of the alphabet are used from A [lowest] to P
[highest] in 16 stePs. When the squelch is closed a 96 sign is displayed.

Format of output data from the commands [ZJ and [DJ .

STEP Receiving
M-CH JIG ATT Frequency Frequency MODE

#-- J 0 W (ON) z--- -- Y - - - - ----- Q ( NFM)

X (OFF) (kHz) (MHz) R (WFM)

S (AM)

T ( LSB)

U (USB)

* M-CH data will not be displaYed bY the [DJ command. V (CW)

* JIG data is always diSPlayed as 0.
* JIG data is used only for factory alignment I adJustment purposes.
* The IBM-P C based ACEPAC-3A multi-function remote control software is an
option designed to further increase the versatility of the AR3000A. The
software provides additional memory channels. advanced search I scan
facilities and a spectrum analYsis type display which can provide detailed
information regarding band occupancy which may be printed out.

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( 7 ) S P ecification s .

{ 6 ) SPecificat i o n s .
Receiver coverage 1 OOkHz-203 6MHz
Receiver mode U S B . L S B . C W . A M . N F M . WFM
Frequency sel ection Dial mode/ D ia l s e a rc h mode/Program sea rch mode/
Mem ory channel mode/Me mo ry scan mode/Priority
channel mode
Frequency i n c re ment AnY m u l ti P l e of 50Hz between 50Hz a nd 999 . 95kHz
Receiver circuitrY T r i P l e ( U S B . LSB. CW . A M . NFMl
q u i nt u p l e <WFMl conversion superhetrodyne
Memory channe l s 400 c h a n n e l s ( l OO c h a n n e l s x 4 b anks)
Searc h banks 4 programma b l e by user
Frequency l o ckout 1 00 per search bank - 400 total
S earch/Scan modes Variable hold 1 - 19 seconds
Variable pause I 60 seconds
PrioritY c h a n n e l s 4 total (one i n e a c h memory bank)
PrioritY s a m p l i n g Program m a b l e I - 9 seconds
Search/Scan s p e e d 50 i ncrements p e r second maximum (3 0 tYP i c a l )
R e c eiver s e n s i tivitY l OOkHZ - 2 . 5M H z
1 0 d B S / N I . OuV S S B
3 . 2uV A M
2.5 MHz I . B GHz
1 0 dB S/N 0 . 25uV S S B
l . OuV A M
1 2 d B S I N A D 0 . 35uV N F M
l . OuV WFM
1 . 8 GHz 2.0 GHZ
1 0 d B S/N 0 . 75uV SSB
3 . 0uV A M
1 2 d B SINAD 1 . 25uV N F M
3 . 0uV WFM
Receiver s e lectivitY U S B . L S B . CW 2 . 4 kHz/-6dB. 4 . 5 kHz/-60dB
A M . NFM 1 2kHz/-6dB . 1 5 kHz/-70dB
WFM I BOkHz/-6dB . BOOkHz/-50dB
Aerial connection O n e B N C socket
Audio output 1 . 2 Watts into 4 OHM load @ 1 096 d istortion
0. 7 Watts i nto B O H M l o a d @ 1096 d istortion
D i s p laY L i o u i d crystal ( LC O)
Memory backup I ntern a l l Y fitted lithium battery (Solder type CR-20 3 )
D i me n s i o n s 1 3Bmm (W) X BOmm (H) . x 200mm (D)
W e i ght 1 . 2kg a p prox
Frequency s ta b i l itY ±5PDm HO to +50 C el s i u s)
S p ecifications a n d features a r e s u bject to c h a nge without notice d u e to
continuous develoPment.

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 ( B ) References .

SU PPl ied acces s or ies .

A C adapt or . D C lead . Telescopic w hi P aerial . Operat ing manual .

( 8 l References .

B-1 T he receiver's internal spurii s ignals .

Due t o t he characterist ics of super het r odyne receiver circuits as used in

t he A R3000 A . t hi s rece i ver Clike all ot her receivers ) suffers fr om a degree
of internally generated n oises kn o w n as s Puri i .
T he fre quencies l i sted here are s ome o f t he fre quencies t hat may n ot be
received bY t he AR3000 A . If entered int o t he Pass channel s . t hey w ill n ot
be searched and t he receiver w ill n ot st oP on t hem . ( Page 34 E- 4)

1 . 59 M H z 89 . 6 M H z 1 40 . 34 M H z 400 . 78 M H z

3 . 1 8M H z 96 . 0 M H z 1 53 . 6 M H z 430 . 78 M H z

1 2 . 58 M H z 1 02 . 4 M H z 1 70 . 36 M H z 460 . 8 M H z

l 6 . 78 M H z 1 08 . 8 M H z 200 . 38 M H z

20 . 97 M H z 1 1 5 . 2 MHz 230 . 4 M H z

76 . 8 M H z 1 23 . 58 M H z 370 . 74MHz

a-2 Signal strength meter reading CS-meter } .

The rece i ve s ignal s trengt h is d is Played on t he LC D by a 9-segment bar
graph. T he appr ox imate s ignal strengt h is as f oll o ws :
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .0 uV
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 u V
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 u v ···••1111
L. 1 - 3 -- 5 - 9 ...±10..±20.J
a-3 Default settings.
T he default sett ings as fr om t he fact or Y are as f oll o w s . of course t heY
may d iffer w hen s hiPPed due t o quality contr ol testing.

* Fre quencY d is PlaY 80 .000 MHZ

* Receiving m ode WFM
* FrequencY increment 50.00k Hz ( Page 22)
* Shift frequencY 0. OOOOMHz ( Page 23)
* Pause t ime 5 seconds ( Page 24)
* DelaY t ime 2 seconds ( Page 1 7)
* Interval t ime 5 seconds ( Page 31 l

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( 8 ) Refe rences .

B-4 Re s etting the microp rocessor.

CAJ R e s et the m icrop roc e ssor cl ock whil e retai n i ng the memory co ntent s .
1 Tu rn th e po we r switch Off .

2 Press a nd hol d the [3 ] keY a nd t urn th e po wer swit ch On . Relea se the [ 3J ke Y.

(B) R es et the m icro pro ce ss or e rasi ng all memory contents .

1 Tu rn th e oo we r s wit c h Off .

2 Press and hold both the [ 3J a nd [6) k eys a nd tur n th e po we r s witch On .

R elea se b oth th e [3] a nd [6] keys .

Th e rece ive r wi ll po wer U P with th e fa ct o ry de fa ults a s i nd i c ated i n secti on 8- 3 .

(Cl Total m icroproce ss or re set ( i nternal) .

If you are not fa m i l i ar with moder n c i rcu i t bo ar d laYout see k a dvi ce
fro m your dea le r.

Switch th e oo wer Off a nd d i sconnect the oo we r SUPP l Y.

2 Remo ve b o th th e botto m and top c ove rs in that sequence . ( Rem ov e the

two screws nea r the f ront feet a nd the 4 sc re ws f ro m the rear cas e ) .

3 With the covers re m o ved . reconnect the Pow e r S UPPlY .

4 Switc h the oo w er switch On .

5 Press the g rey r eset b utton loc ated on the re verse of the keybo ard i n
the to o r ight hand co r ner (n ext to th e g rey co m pute r baud rate s li de
switc h) .

The rece i ve r wi ll po we r UP with th e facto ry defaul ts as i nd i cated i n

se ct i on B- 3 .

B Switch th e A R3000A Off and re m ov e the po wer supply .

7 R ea ssemb le the case and reconnect the po we r S UPPlY .

Do no t touc h any o the r area of the receiver a s thi s w i ll i nva l i date any
wa rranty a nd could da mage th e re ce i ver .

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 ( 9 J Troubleshooting.

(9J Troubl e s h o oting .

Before return ing your receiver for rePa i r P l e a s e check the f o l l o wing:

N o Power.

* AC P l u g is firmly conne cted to the mains s o cket and the fuse has not b l own.
* DC l e a d (if used) is correctlY connecte d .
* The power connection p o l arity i s correct.

2 No a u d i o o utput.

* The power switch i s turned O n .

* The v o l u m e c o ntrol is Properly used .
* Background n o i s e is a u d i b l e when the s q u e l c h control is turned fu l l Y anti
-clockw i s e .
* I f a headphone . earphone o r external l o udspeaker is used . c h e c k that i t i s
correctly fitted i nto t h e aPProPriate socket.

3 Poor s e n s it i v itY .

* If the (ATT) i n d icator is shown on the LCD then the sensitiv ity w i l l be
red u c e d . To d isengage the attenu a to r press [f'nd FJ [ATT] in seq u en c e .
* C h e c k the a e r i a l i s correctlY con nected . T h e coaxial c a b l e may b e fau ltY or
short circu ited (maybe i n the connector) .
* The aeria l maY be m iss-matched a n d u n s u i ta b l e .

4 Does n o t o p e rate properly with from t h e keYP a d .

* T h e k e Y i o c k ( K E Y U ( P a g e m o r remote (RMT) ( Page 48) i nd icators are

disPlayed on the L C D . Refer to each page to d i sengage these facil ities .
* Try pressing [DIAL] prior to the keYing s e q u e nc e .
* Turn t h e s o u e l ch contro l f u l l y c l ockwise i f t h e search o r s c a n refuses to
operate .

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( l Ol Optional accessori e s .

( l O l OPtiona l acces sori e s .

* OA3000 wide band discone aerial 25-2000M H z .

* WA5000 active w i de band com pact

a e r i a l 30kHz-2000MHz .

* MA500 mobile w h i P a e ria l .

* M M l ouick release mobile mo unting bracket.

* LA320 l ongwave - s hortwave active

desktop loop aeria l .

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* DAlOOO Parabolic aeri a l .
* LA3000 low noise amPlifier.
* WX-2000 rad i o facsi mile decoder with built-In printer.
* CR400 tape recording lead .
* ACEPAC-3A PC compatible computer control softwa re .

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