Albrecht AE100T User Guide

ALBRECHT

AE100T

500-Channel Programmable Scanner

OWNER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The AE100T 500-Channel Programmed Scanner enables you to experience all the action for yourself. It is possible to store up to 115,000 frequencies in the memory. These can be changed at any time.

The secret of the AE100T is a microprocessor which has been developed with this specific object in mind. This microprocessor provides the AE100T with, amongst other things, the following facilities:

High Speed Scan -- lets you scan up to 40 channels per second and search up to 75 steps per seconds.

Seek Scan/Search -- you hear transmission about 5 seconds, then the scanner start scan/search to the next transmission.

Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver -- virtually eliminates any interference from IF images, so you hear only the selected frequency.

23 Preprogrammed Search Bands -- lets you search for transmissions within preset frequency ranges, so you can find interesting frequencies more quickly.

Ten Channel-Storage Banks -- let you store 50 channels in each bank to group channels so calls are easier to identify.

Auto Store -- quickly finds and automatically stores active frequencies in each channel, then searches for additional active frequencies while skipping previously stored channels.

Rotary Tuner -- lets you manually tune and select desired frequencies or channels. The scanner's tune speed automatically changes depending on how fast you turn the rotary tuner.

10-Priority Channels -- you can set the scanner to check 10 channels so you do not miss important calls.

Two-Second Scan Delay -- delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel or frequency, so you can hear more replies.

Lock-Out Function -- lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching.

LCD Display -- makes it easy to view and change programming information.

Backlit Display -- makes it easy to view and change programming information.

S-Meter -- shows receiving signal strength. Tape Remote Jack -- controls your tape recorder when the scanner receives the

signal.

Memory Backup -- keeps the channel frequencies stored in memory for about 3 months during a power loss.

Two Power Options -- let you power the scanner from standard AC power ( with the supplied AC power cord), or your vehicle's battery (with an optional DC cigarette lighter power cord).

Your AE100T scanner can receive all of these frequencies: l 25-1300 MHz

SEARCH BANDS

Your scanner can tune over 115,000 different frequencies. Each of these frequencies is contained within a group of frequencies called a band. The scanner uses permanent memory locations called search bands (01-23) to group these bands. You can search these bands to quickly find active frequencies you might want to store into the scanner's channels.

The scanner has the following search bands Band Search Range (MHz)

01 26-28 02 28-30 03 31-32 04 46-47 05 50-54 06 70-84 07 84-87.495 08 87.5-107.95 09 108-118 10 118-136.975 11 144-146 12 153-154 13 154-155 14 156-163 15 163-174 16 230-330 17 430-440 18 460-466 19 466-469 20 930-932

21 935-939

22 959-960

23 1240-1300

The use of this scanner is only authorised if the person concerned complies with all the provisions which apply within the country in which the scanner is used. You are advised to satisfy yourself that you are aware of the various restrictions which might apply within a particular country. At no time will your supplier be liable for the unlawful use of a scanner.

PREPARATION

This scanner is primarily designed for use in the home as a base station. You can place it on a desk, shelf, or table.

Your scanner’s front feet fold up or down. Adjust them to give you the best view of the display.

HOW TO AFFIX THE AERIAL SUPPLYED WITH THE SCANNER

Screw the telescopic aerial supplied into the hole situated in the top right-hand corner of the scanner.

The length of the aerial will affect the quality of the reception achieved by the scanner. For maximum reception, use the aerial as follows:

25-300 MHz: aerial should be fully extended

300-520 MHz: three sections of the aerial should be pulled out.

520-1300 MHz: aerial should be collapse all segments

CONNECTING THE SCANNER TO AN OUTSIDE AERIAL (OPTIONAL)

The telescopic aerial provided will normally be perfectly adequate for the purpose of receiving strong, local signals. In order to receive the weaker signals also, an outside aerial may be connected to the aerial connector situated at the rear of the AE100T. For this purpose, use a special scanner aerial – your supplier will be able to provide you with further information on this subject.

Place the outside aerial on as high a location as possible, and assemble it in accordance with the instructions provided. To link the aerial to the scanner, use a

coaxial cable. For any distance of less than 15 meters, cable of the RG58 type may be used, whereas for longer cables the use of the thicker RG8 type is recommended.

CONNECTING POWER

Plug the scanner’s attached AC power cord into a standard AC outlet. The memory backup circuit begins to function a few minutes after you supply power

to the scanner. How long the scanner will maintain channels stored in memory depends on how long power has been suplied to the scanner. For example, if power is supplied to the scanner for at least 4 days, the memory backup circuit maintains the channels stored in memory for up to 3 months.

USING A DC ADAPTER

You can power the scanner from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket, provided the vehicle has a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical system. To do so, you need a DC Adapter.

Its centre tip must be set to positive (+), and it must have a plug that properly fits the scanner’s PWR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter. When you finish using the DC adapter, disconnect it from the cigarette lighter first. Then disconnect it from the scanner.

RESTARTING/RESETTING THE SCANNER

If the scanner has not been connected for some time, it may occur that the scanner fails to react to the keying in of certain commands; also, the display unit could appear not to be functioning normally.

In such cases, the restart procedure needs to be carried out:

1. Switch on the scanner.

2. Use a pointed object – e.g. a straightened paper clip – to press the RESTART button which is located rear panel.

If the scanner still does not work properly, you might have to reset it. If you reset the scanner, the information stored in the computer memory will be lost.

Therfore take the utmost care when carrying out the following procedure:

1. Switch on the scanner.

2. Press and hold down the [CLEAR] button on the keyboard whilst pressing the RESTART button by means of a pointed object. First release the RESTART button, then release the [CLEAR] button.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER

You can connect an optional external speaker with a 3.5 mm plug to the scanner. Use an 8-ohm external speaker capable of handling over 2.5 watts of power (not supplied).

Insert the speaker’s plug into the EXT SPKR jack on the back of the scanner. Note: Plugging in an external speaker disconnects the scanner’s internal speaker.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

You can connect an optional pair of headphones with a 3.5 mm plug to the scanner. Use monaural headphones.

Insert the headphone’s plug into the PHONE jack on the front of the scanner. Note: Plugging in headphones disconnects the scanner’s internal speaker.

CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER

You can connect an optional tape recorder to your scanner to record transmissions. To record from the scanner, you need a tape recorder with a microphone jack. Also, you need a connecting cable with a phono plug and a 3.5 mm plug.

1. Insert the connecting cable’s phono plug into the TAPE OUT jack on the back of the scanner.

2. Connect the other end of the connecting cable to your tape recorder’s microphone jack.

Follow the instructions provided with your tape recorder to record transmissions while the scanner is on.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Your scanner's keys might seem confusing at first, but this information should help you understand each key's function.

FUNC -- use the function key (REC, and DELAY) or seek scan/search. Number Keys -- each key has a single-digit label and a range of numbers. Use the

digits on the keys to enter the numbers for a channel or a frequency. Use the range of numbers above the key (51-100, for example) to select the channels in a channelstorage bank.

DIRECT/• -- enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies), or start a direct frequency search.

ENTER -- enters frequencies into channels.

PRI -- sets and turns on and off priority for ten priority channel.

L/OUT -- lets you lock out selected channels or frequencies.

L/O RVW -- lets you review locked-out channels or frequencies. CL/DELAY -- clears an incorrect entry. Or, programs a 2-second delay for the

selected channel with FUNC key.

LIMIT -- sets the frequency range you want to search. /\ /REC -- search up from the currently displayed frequency. Or, set the tape remote

channel.

\/ /SRCH -- searches down from the currently displayed frequency.

MON -- accesses the 50 monitor memories. ATT -- turns attenuation on to reduce the scanner's sensitivity, or turns it off to

increase it.

BAND -- selects a preprogrammed search band.

AUTO -- automatically programs frequencies into channels.

AM/FM/WFM -- changes the receive mode.

TUNE -- lets you use the scanner's rotary tuner to tune through frequencies.

SCAN -- scans through the programmed channels.

MAN -- stops scanning to let you directly enter a channel number.

PGM -- programs frequencies into channels.

OFF/VOLUME -- turns the scanner on or off and adjusts the volume.

SQUELCH -- adjusts the scanner's sensitivity.

TUNING Knob -- turn to tune through channels or frequencies.

A LOOK AT THE REAR PANEL

TAPE

DC13.8V

RESET

ANT

REMOTE

TAPE

OUT

EXT

SPKR

ANT -- connect optional antenna with BNC connector.

TAPE REMOTE -- connect your tape recorder's remote terminal.

TAPE OUT -- connect your tape recorder.

EXT SPKR -- connect an optional external speaker. DC13.8V -- connect your vehicle's cigarret lighter socket with DC cigarette lighter

power cable.

RESET – reset the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the Scanner on page 12.

A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operation. A quick look at the display will help you understand how to operate your scanner.

SEARCH BANK -- appears with numbers (1-10). Numbers with a bar under them show which search banks are turned on for a limit search.

BANK -- appears with numbers (1-10). Numbers with a bar under them show which channel-storage banks are turned on for scanning.

P -- appears with numbers (1-10). Numbers with a bar under them show which priority channels are turned on.

SCAN -- appears when you scan channels.

MANUAL -- appears when you manually select a channel.

/\ or \/ -- indicate the search or scan direction. L-OUT -- appears when you manually select a channel you locked-out while

scanning.

PGM -- appears while you program frequencies into the scanner's channels, or while you program limit search range.

DELAY -- appears when you program a 2-second delay for a channel.

PRI -- appears when the priority feature is turned on.

AUTO -- appears when the scanner automatically stores frequencies into channels.

TUNE -- appears when you press TUNE to use the scanner's rotary tuner.

SEARCH -- appears during band, limit, and direct frequency search. MON -- appears with a number (1-50) to show which monitor memory you are

listening to.

CH -- the digits that precede this indicator (1-500) show which channel the scanner is tuned to.

AM/WFM -- appears when the scanner scans a frequency set to the AM, FM, or WFM mode, or flashes when you change a frequency to the AM, FM, or WFM mode.

ATT -- appears when you turn on the scanner's attenuate feature.

SIGNAL -- shows the receiving frequency's signal level with 8 dot.

FUNC -- appears when you press FUNC key and use secondary function key.

Display Message

Error -- appears when you make an entry error.

-dUPL- -- (duplicate) appears when you try to store a frequency that is already stored in another channel.

CH-FULL -- appears when the all channel memories are entered while searching. L-FULL -- appears when you press L/OUT key while the scanner lockout 200

frequencies in search mode.

A-FULL -- appears when you select a full bank while auto programming. Or appears when you finish sorting a full bank.

AC-XX CH -- appears with a number to show the number of empty channels in a bank.

Sor. -- appears when the scanner sorts frequencies. See "Sorting Frequencies Within A Bank" on Page 23.

Pri-On -- appears when you press PRI key. PCH ALL-OFF -- appears when you press PRI key while scanner's all priority

channels are empty or locked-out.

rEcord -- appears when the scanner receives signal and record the transmission with tape recorder by tape recorder remort control function (see “Tape Recorder Remote Control” on Page 28).

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