Albrecht AE9000 User Guide

AIRCONTROL 9000

Multiband-Receiver

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. Tuning control 2. Band selector

3. FM switch 4. On/off volume control

5. Treble control 6. Bass control

6. Squelch 8. Battery case (backside)

9. AC socket (230 V) 10. Speaker

11. Handle 12. Telescopic antenna

13. Tuning display 14. Earphone jack

OPERATION

DC Operation

Take the lid of the battery case (8) off the battery case and insert 6 batteries size D
(Mono) 1.5 V. Be sure of the correct position of the battery poles to avoid damage of
the electronic installation! Never mix various brands of batteries! Never mix full and
empty batteries at the same time!

AC Operation 230 V

Insert the power plug (9) only after having checked that the voltage of the power
corresponds with the voltage of the receiver (in Europe mostly 220/230 V 50 Hz).
Remove the batteries if you intend to operate the receiver by external power over a
longer period of time!

Note: Weak or empty batteries may leak and thus damage the receiver: Always
remove the batteries in case the receiver will not be operated over a longer period of
time!

Power ON/OFF
Push the switch ON/OFF (4) in position ON .

Telescopic antenna

Completely extend the antenna to full length until you can hear the desired station
best. Reception can even be improved by either shortening the antenna or giving it a
different angle. Please note that this antenna is not operating on MW (AM Radio
range)

General information for tuning and reception

With the help of the two linked switches (2) and (3) you can choose the desired band
among CB, TV1-FM, AIR-PB-WB, SW, MW or TV2. With the help of the tuning
control (1) you search for the desired station and adjust the volume with the volume
control (4).

Medium Waves reception (AM 530 - 1620 kHz) MW

In this traditional broadcast frequency range a built-in magnetic ferrite antenna is
operating. On medium waves, the telescopic antenna has only low efficiency and is
not needed. Because ferrite antennas have directional effects, turn the radio until you
have the best reception of the desired station. Choose MW position with selector
knob(2) and adjust tuning control to desired station. The best antenna tuning position
depends on which station you wish to hear. On Medium Waves you will have a high
range of reception during evening and night hours.

Short Waves reception SW

Extend the telescopic antenna to full length to ensure best sensitivity. Turn the band
Selector (2) into position SW (SHORT WAVES) and tune (1) in the desired radio
station. On Short Waves you will be able to listen to long-distance services.

CB- Radio Reception

The CB (Citizen’s Band) frequency range is used for local communication among
hobby radio users. Extend the telescopic antenna to full length to assure best
reception. Turn the band selector (2) into CB position and tune (1) over the CB band.
The channel numbers correspond roughly to international CB channel numbers.
Like on all typical two-way-radio bands, you may use the squelch knob which can
suppress the noise, audible on channels during the time periods when nobody is
transmitting. Adjust the squelch knob carefully on a free channel to exactly that
position, where the noise just begins to disappear.

TV1- FM- Reception (4 m commercial radio band and 3 m FM broadcast band)

Initially extend the telescopic antenna to full length and adjust the angle, if necessary.
Select TV1 - FM mode with control knob (3) and find a station by tuning the
frequency tuning knob (1). Take care that the selector (2) is in FM position. Use the
squelch knob for receiving non continuous transmitting radio services, like PMR or
utility or security radio stations. Adjust the squelch knob carefully to that position
where the noise just disappears, when the station is just not transmitting.

AIR-PB-WB- Reception (2m Band, Air Band, Amateur Radio, Commercial (PMR)
Radio)

Extend the telescopic antenna initially to full length. Use FM mode selector switch (3)
to select AIR-PB position and adjust the tuning knob (1) to the desired station. Make
sure that selector (2) is in position FM. When receiving a station, it may be necessary
to readjust the antenna to optimum length and antenna angle. Sometimes a shorter
length gives better receiving quality! Use squelch, if necessary.

TV2- Reception (higher VHF band segment, TV audio of „Band III“)

For this band you will need the telescopic antenna, but the optimum length will be
shorter (depends on wave lengths). 50-60 cm should be reasonable. In Europe, you
can receive on TV 2 band the audio channels of cable TV or TV stations operating on
TV channels 5-11.

SAFETY NOTES & LEGAL INFORMATION

This radio is designed for normal home environment operation. Please protect your
radio against too high temperatures, direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Do not
clean with wet or aggressive detergents or materials. In case you will not use the
radio for a longer time period or only via 230 V AC supply, please remove the
batteries. This will protect the radio from damage by leaking or corroded batteries.

This radio is able to receive radio communication which may be private or limited to
authorized users only. In most countries it is not allowed to listen to such radio
conversations without authorization by the radio service. Make sure that you listen
only to legal public radio services.

Technical Data Multiband-Radio MW SW CB TV1-FM AIR-PB-WB TV2

Antenna: FM: Telescopic antenna, for Short Waves SW and all

VHF ranges

MW: integrated ferrite antenna

Frequency ranges: AIR 108 -145 MHz. (Airplane to ground)

PB 145 -176 MHz. (2m Band, VHF, PMR)
WB 162.5 MHz Weather reports, only USA
TV1 54 -87 MHz (4 m Band)

FM 88 –108 MHz (FM broadcast)

SW 6-18 MHZ (Short Waves 49-16 m Band)
MW 530 – 1600 KHZ (classical AM broadcast)
TV 2 176 – 215 MHZ (VHF Band III)
CB 1-80 CB-Radio ca. 26.5 bis 27.8 MHz

Tuning knobs and audio functions:

Bass 100Hz + 10/-10dB bass audio control
Treble 10K Hz + 10 /-10dB treble control
Audio output power max.4W (RMS) at 4 Ohm and 10 % THD distortion
Speaker ca. 10 cm dynamic broadband speaker 8 Ohms

Power Supply integrated AC power supply 230V 50Hz or Battery DC

supply 6 x 1.5 V size UM1, D or „Mono“

Dimensions 310mm x 190mm x 95mm

weight : 1.50 kg (without batteries)

AC supply 1 pc Euro-power cable for 230 V AC is supplied inside

battery compartment (for transportation)

CE Conformity the radio fullfills the appropriate EMC- product- and LVD

(safety) standards for radio receivers and is marked with
the CE mark.

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