AOR AR-Mini Operating manual

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

100 kHz – 1299.995 MHz

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini

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V.1.1
Dec.18, 2008

OPERATING MANUAL

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

■ Part15 class B

NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

■ Part15 Class C

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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CONTENTS

FOR SAFETY ........................................5

INTRODU CTION ..................................8

Contents list ..........................................8

Part names and functions .....................9

Description of LCD (Liquid Crystal

Display) ............................................ 12

PREPARATION AND

BASIC USAGE ....................................13

Connect the antenna ..........................13

Attach the belt clip ..............................14

Tie the hand strap ...............................14

Install the supplied Ni-MH batteries or

AA batteries .....................................15

Charge the supplied Ni-MH

batteri es ........................................... 16

Basic usage.........................................18

Quick guide: Scan frequencies

previously saved in a memory bank

Storing a frequency in memory bank ...20

Scanning the memory bank .................20

Options list ..........................................21

Using the DC-mini DC adapter ..........21

Using the CO-mini clone cable ..........22

Using the PC-mini programing

cable ................................................22

Preparati ons ......................................... 22

Connecting PC-mini .............................23

Connecting with the AR-mini ................23

Running the PC-mini program ..............24

BASIC OPERATION ...........................25

Switching on .......................................25

Adjusting the volume ..........................26

Adjusting the frequency ......................27

Adjusting the squelch .........................28

Changing the mode ............................29

Monitorin g ...........................................29

Setting the AR-mini .............................30

ADVANCED OPERATION ..................31

Finding the desired frequency ............31

Priority watch ......................................31

2VFO watch .........................................32

2VFO watch with 2VFO watch

reception memory ...........................33

......20

Changing the 2VFO watch reception

memor y ............................................ 33

VFO search ........................................34

Skipping the desired frequency in a

search .............................................. 34

Limit search ........................................35

Changing the search type ..................36

Changing the search band

memory ...........................................36

Limit link search .................................37

Memor y ...............................................38

Storing a frequency in memory ..........39

Recalling memory ...............................39

Returning to VFO with displaying

memory frequency ..........................40

Erasing memory ..................................40

Erasing all memories from the memory

bank ................................................. 41

Naming memory .................................42

Memory scanning ...............................42

Setting skipped memory when

scanning ..........................................43

Scanning the memory bank ................43

Scanning a linked memory bank ........44

Using broadcast facility ......................45

Using preset ........................................45

Using tone squelch (CTCSS) ..............46

Searching tone frequency...................46

Reversed tone squelch function ......... 47

Using DCS ...........................................47

Using the voice inverter ......................48

Using the attenuator ...........................48

Using key lock .....................................48

Searching bug frequencies .................49

Using the bug detector function .........49

Resetting system (system reset) ........50

Resetting all contents (all reset) .........50

CHANGING SETTINGS .....................51

Changing steps ................................... 51

Changing fast steps ............................ 51

Setting the lamp function ...................52

Setting the timer .................................52

Setting the S-meter sensitivity ...........53

Setting the S-meter buzzer .................54

Setting the resumption time ...............54

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Setting the search ...............................55

Setting the memory scan ...................56

Setting the limit link search ................57

Setting the memory for a memory

bank link scan ..................................58

Confirming limit search frequencies ...59
Erasing all memory from a memory

bank .................................................59

Erasing VFO skip memory ..................60

Erasing the memory channel’s skip

mark ................................................. 61

Cancelling muting during a scan ........61

Antenna selection ...............................62

Using the earphone as an antenna .....62

Automatically increasing the volume in

FM ....................................................63

Setting tone frequency .......................63

Selecting reversed tone frequency .....64

Selecting voice inverter carriers .........64

Automatically switching the display

informati on .......................................6 5

Setting DCS codes ............................65

Setting the DCS code phases ............66

Turning the beep off ............................66

Changing the battery saving time .......67

Displaying battery voltage .................. 67

Charging the Ni-MH battery ...............68

Revising step frequency .....................69

Shifting the microprocessor’s clock

freque ncy .........................................69

APPEND IX ..........................................70

Broadcast facility frequencies ............70

Bug frequencies ..................................70

Preset memory frequencies ...............71

Shortwave broadcast station list ........72

Tone frequency list ( CTCSS)...............73

DCS code list ......................................73

Search band memory list .................... 74

2VFO watch memory list ..................... 74

Setting number list ..............................75

Troubleshooting .................................. 78

Specifications .....................................79

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FOR SAFETY

To ensure proper use of the receiver,

carefully read the “For Safety” section

prior to use.

After you have read it, keep this

operating manual and the warranty

handy in case you need them in the

future.

Icon Labels

A variety of icon labels are used in

this operating manual to ensure safe

use of the product, to prevent injury

to yourself and others, and to prevent

property damage. Make sure you fully

understand the meanings of the icon

labels after reading this operating

manual.

This label is used in cases

WARNING

CAUTION

Icon label examples

A ▲ is used in cases where caution (danger,
warning) is urged. Inside the triangle, the
specific type of caution is indicated (in

Electric

the example shown here, the caution is an

shock

caution

electric shock caution).

A ● with a line through it is used in cases
where a particular action is not allowed.
Inside the circle, or near it, the specific type
of action which is not allowed is indicated

Disassembly

not allowed

(in the example shown here, disassembly is
not allowed).

A ● (black circle) is used to indicate an
action to be performed by the user. In the
example shown on the left, the action shown

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is removal of the AC adapter power plug

plug from

outlet

from the wall outlet.

where there may be the
possibility of death or serious
injury.

This label is used in cases where
there may be the possibility of
serious or minor injury.

WARNING

• Do not insert anything metallic or
flammable into the equipment. Doing
so may result in fire or damage to the
equipment.

• Do not place any container filled with

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plug from

Disassembly

not allowed

water or other liquids, or small pieces of
metal, on top of or near the AR-mini. In
such cases, fire may result if the liquid
is spilt on the AR-mini or if metal enters
the unit.

• Fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment may result if the charger is
used under abnormal conditions (e.g.,
if it is emitting smoke, or strange odors
or noises). In such cases, immediately
remove the AC adapter power plug
from the outlet. Make sure the charger
stops emitting smoke, then contact
your dealer to have it repaired. Never
try to repair the equipment yourself: it is
dangerous to do so.

• If water enters the AR mini or AC
adapter, remove the AC adapter
power plug from the power outlet and
contact your dealer. Using the charger
under such conditions may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the

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equipment.

outlet

• If a foreign object enters the AR mini
or AC adapter, remove the AC adapter
power plug from the power outlet and
contact your dealer. Using the charger
under such conditions may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.

• If you drop or damage the A R mini or
AC adapter, be sure to remove the AC
adapter power plug from the power
outlet and contact your dealer. Using
the charger under such conditions may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage
to the equipment.

• Do not disassemble or modify the
AR-mini and AC adapter. Doing so
may result in a fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.

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FOR SAFETY

WARNING

• Do not disassemble the battery. Doing

Disassembly

not allowed

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so may cause the battery to leak, heat
up, or burst.

• Do not throw used batteries into a
fire. Batteries thrown into a fire may
explode, resulting in uncontrollable fire
or burns.

• Do not short-circuit the battery

Caution

terminals. Doing so may result in burns
due to heat buildup. A battery could be
shortcircuited if you carry it by itself.

• Do not use the AC adapter at voltages
other than 100–240 V with an AC
power supply. Doing so may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.

• Do not use a power strip. Doing so may
result in fire or overheating.

• Only use the AC adapter that is designed
for use with the AR-mini. Using different
equipment may result in fire, electric
shock, or damage to the equipment.

• Do not modify, excessively bend, twist,
or pull on the AC adapter or DC output
cord. Doing so may result in fire or
electric shock.

• If the AC adapter or DC output cord is
damaged, have the cord replaced by the
dealer. Failure to do so may result in fire
or electric shock.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug with
metal. Doing so may result in fire or
damage to the equipment.

• Do not charge the AR-mini if there are
any water droplets on the DC plug.
Doing so may result in fire or damage to
the equipment.

• If lightning occurs near the equipment,
remove the AC adapter power plug from
the power outlet. Lightning may cause
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.

WARNING

• Do not use the AC adapter as a power
supply for other equipment. Doing so
may result in fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.

• Do not place any heavy object on the
power cord, and do not place the cord

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beneath such equipment. Doing so may
damage the cord, resulting in fire or
electric shock. Note: If the cord is placed
under a carpet or the like, someone may
fail to notice the cord and inadvertently
place something heavy on top of it.

• Do not remove or insert the AC adapter
power plug with wet hands. Doing so

No wet

may result in electric shock.

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CAUTION

• If you are not going to be using the
AR-mini or AC adapter for an extended
length of time (e.g., if you are taking
a vacation ), be sure to remove the AC
adapter power plug from the outlet as a
safety precaution.

• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter in
humid or dusty locations. Doing so may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage
to the equipment.

• Use and store the AR-mini and AC
adapter in a location that is inaccessible
to small children.

• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter
on unstable surfaces. The units may

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plug from

fall or be tipped over if installed in such

outlet

locations, resulting in injury or damage
to the equipment.

• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter
in locations subject to significant
vibrations or mechanical shocks.
The units may fall or be tipped over if
installed in such locations, resulting in
injury or damage to the equipment.

• Do not place the DC cord of the AC
adapter near a heater. In such cases,
the cord sheathing may melt, resulting
in fire or electric shock.

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FOR SAFETY

CAUTION

• When removing the AC adapter power
plug, be sure to hold the plug as you
remove it. If you pull on the DC cord,
you may damage the cord, resulting in
fire or electric shock.

• Do not wipe the exterior with benzene
or paint thinner based liquid, and do not

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plug from

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apply insecticide near the AR-mini or

outlet

the AC adapter.

• Doing so may damage the sur face of the
units. To clean them properly, always
wipe the units with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not use the AC adapter if it
affects nearby televisions, electronic
equipment, medical equipment, or the
like.

• Before moving the unit for charging,
remove the AC adapter power plug from
the outlet and confirm that it has been
disconnected. If this is not done, the
cord may be damaged, resulting in fire
or electric shock.

IMPORTANT

• Remove the AC adapter after approximately 20
hours have passed from the start of charging.
Failure to do so may result in over-charging of
the batteries.

• The AR-mini and AC adapter become warm
during the charging operation and immediately
after charging. This is normal.

• After the charging operation ends, do not
repeatedly charge the Ni-MH batteries. Doing
so may overcharge the Ni-MH batteries, causing
their performance to decline and shortening their
service life.

• Be sure to charge the batter y before using it
for the first time, and after not using it for an
extended length of time.

IMPORTANT

• When you charge the Ni-MH bat teries after not
using them for an ex tended length of time, the
charging operation will end before achieving
full charge, resulting in insufficient charge. This
happens because extended storage of the Ni-MH
battery makes it dif ficult to charge. In such
cases, if you charge and then discharge (use
until the bat tery has no more charge) the battery
two or three times in a row, the battery will again
charge properly.

• Fully use up the Ni-MH batteries’ charge before
recharging them. If the batteries are recharged
without first being fully depleted, they may not
charge properly even if the charging operation
is performed for a sufficient length of time. In
order to prevent such problems, we recommend
fully using up the batteries’ charge and then
recharging them at least once a month.

• The Ni-MH batteries’ service life under normal
use is approximately one year. If the batteries’
charge depletes quickly under normal use, even
when fully charged, they may be close to the
end of their ser vice life. In such cases, quickly
replace the batteries with new ones.

• If the charging terminals on the Ni-MH batteries
are dirty, it may not be possible to charge the
battery properly. Always clean the charging
terminals before charging the bat teries. If the
terminals become dir ty, wipe them with a dry
cloth.

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Contents List

When unpacking the AR-mini, please
check that the box contains the
following items.

If you find any item(s) to be missing,
please contact your dealer.

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Ni-MH Batteries

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AC Adapter (AA-mini)

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Hand Strap

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Belt Clip (hook) with screws

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Part Names and Functions

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: Display

@ c (Up) key

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Press this key to increase the setting

value.

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Hold down this key to set the

attenuator.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to set the VFO, Broadcast
Facility or PRESET.

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Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to store a priority channel
for PRIORITY SCAN.

. v (Down) key

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Press this key to decrease the setting

value.

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Hold down this key to start the 2VFO

watch.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to start the Priority Scan.

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Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to store a channel for the
2VFO watch.

; PWR key

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Press and hold this key to turn the

power on or off.

= External DC jack

●

Remove the external DC jack cover

and insert the DC output plug of an
AA-mini or DC mini for power supply
or charging.

B MODE key

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Press this key to switch between FM,

Wide FM, AM and auto modes.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to select a tone type.

> SCAN key

●

Press this key to start a search in

VFO, or to begin a scan in MEMORY.

●

Hold down this key to search for a

bug frequency.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to store frequencies in the
limit search operation.

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Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to change the band in the
limit search operation.

2 V/M key

●

Press this key to switch between VFO

and MEMORY.

●

Hold down this key to assign a skip

channel for search or scan.

●

Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to memorize a frequency
and then name the memorised
frequency.

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Hold down this key together with

the FUNC key to erase a memory
channel.

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8 Dial knob

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Turn this knob to change the

frequency or memorised channel.

●

Press this knob to switch the volume

or squelch settings.

●

Turn this knob while holding down the

FUNC key to change the frequency
more quickly.

●

Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to change the settings.

 Earphone jack

●

Remove the earphone jack cover and

connect the earphones.

 Battery case

●

Remove the battery case lid, and

install the supplied Ni-MH battery or
AA battery.

 Battery case lock

●

Unlock this to remove the battery

case lid.

 MONI key

●

Hold down this key to open the

squelch and monitor.

●

Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to lock keys other than the
PWR, FUNC and MONI keys.

 FUNC key

●

Press this key together with another

key or dial knob to use the function
operation.

 Antenna connector

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Fix the supplied antenna.

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Description of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Main Display: Frequency, memory name, setting number or the other various
conditions are displayed.

1: This segment appears when

the frequency in VFO is 1000
MHz or higher.

.: Decimal point

75 50 25: This segment appears when

a 6.25 and 12.5 kHz step are
set.

WFM, FM, AM

ATT: This segment appears when

: This segment appears when

B: This segment appears when

S: This segment is appears

: FM, Wide FM, AM or AUTO

appears in VFO.

: Signal meter

the attenuator is set.

a battery save is set.

: This segment appears when

the key lock is set.

: Low battery indicator.

the Busy scan is active.

when Set Number is
selected to change the
settings.

PW: This segment appears when

the Priority watch is active.

DW: This segment appears when

the 2VFO watch is active.

DCS: This segment appears when

Digital Code squelch is set.

—: Repeater minus

TSQ: This segment appears when

Tone Squelch is set.

: This segment appears when

the Scrambler function is
set. (Not available for the US
domestic version.)

: This segment appears when

the off timer or alarm is set.

: This segment appears when

the skipped frequency is set
to Search.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Connect the Antenna

Press the antenna firmly onto the

1

antenna connector.

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Twist the antenna clockwise.

2

Confirm that the antenna is fixed to

3

the AR-mini.

To remove the antenna, twist the

4

antenna counterclockwise.

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Note:

AR-mini has a SMA antenna
connector. Never connect any other
type antenna.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Attach the Belt Clip

Insert the supplied screws through

1

the screw holes of the belt clip.

Fix the belt clip with the supplied

2

screws.

Tie the Hand Strap

Push the end of the hand strap

1

through the hand strap holder.

Loop the other end through the

2

end that has just been pushed
through.

Note:

Do not use screws other than those
supplied, as the inside of the AR­mini may be damaged or the unit
could easily be dropped.

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Tie the hand strap.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Install the Supplied
Ni-MH Batteries or AA
Batteries

Unlock the battery case lock.

1

Battery case lock

Remove the battery lid.

2

Battery lid

Attach the battery lid.

5

Lock the battery case lock.

6

Note:

• Never use old batteries together
with new batteries.

• Never use different types of
battery together.

• When disposing of old batteries,
be sure to distinguish them from
other waste products and observe
any local rules regarding correct
disposal.

Confirm the positive and negative

3

points of the battery.

Correctly install the batter y in the

4

batter y case.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Charge the Supplied
Ni-MH Batteries

Caution:

Never charge any other type of
battery.
Attempting to charge other types
(e.g. manganese or alkaline), may
result in fire or explosion.

The supplied Ni-MH batteries are
charged via the AA-mini AC adapter.

Turn the AR-mini off.

1

Make sure the AR-mini contains

2

the supplied Ni-MH batteries.

Remove the external DC jack

3

cover.

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Insert the DC output plug into the

4

external DC jack on the right side
of the AR-mini.

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Insert the AC adapter power plug

5

into an AC outlet (100 V–240 V).

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Press the PWR key to turn the

6

power on.

Press the dial knob while holding

7

down the FUNC key to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

8

number 30.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

9

the dial knob to set “CHARG”.

) will blink.

• (

PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Press the dial knob to return to

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VFO.

Approximately 20 hours later,

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disconnect the AC adapter from
the AC outlet and then remove the
DC-out plug from the AR-mini.

Tips:

• The charging function is
cancelled when the AC adapter is
disconnected.

• The charging function will be
cancelled automatically after
24 hours have passed. When
recharging, repeat from step 7.

• The charging function continues
even if the power is turned off.

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Basic Usage

Press and hold the PWR key for 2

1

seconds or longer to turn the AR­mini on.

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Confirm that VFO has appeared in

2

the display.

Turn the dial knob to match the

3

desired frequency.

• Turn the dial knob while holding
down the FUNC key; the frequency
will change in 1 MHz steps.

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If the reception mode is different,

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press the MODE key until the
desired reception mode is
displayed.

(VFO)

* 10 MHz (AM mode) is displayed

initially.

• If MEMORY appears, press the V/M
key to switch to VFO.

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• The reception mode will be
changed with each press of the
MODE key, as follows:

AUTO ➝ FM ➝ WFM ➝ AM ➝

AUTO ➝ ·····

PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Note:

The AR-mini is by default initially
set to Auto step and Auto reception
mode functions. These functions
change the frequency step and
reception mode automatically
depending on the band. They can be
cancelled and reset manually.

Press and turn the dial knob to

5

adjust the volume.

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• Volume can be changed by turning
the dial knob as follows:

00 ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ (01) ➝ 02 ➝ (02)

➝ (02) ➝ 03 ➝ (03) ➝ (03) ➝ 04
➝ (04) ➝ (04) ➝ 05 ➝ ····· ➝ 10

Press the dial knob again, and the

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turn it to adjust the squelch.

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• The squelch level can be changed
by turning the dial knob as follows:

• Increase direction (clockwise)

00 ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ 02 ➝ (02) ➝ 03

➝ (03) ➝ 04 ➝ (04) ➝ 05 ➝ (05)
➝ 06 ➝ 07 ➝ 08 ➝ 09 ➝ 10

Decrease direction (anticlockwise)

•

10 ➝ 09 ➝ 08 ➝ 07 ➝ 06 ➝ 05 ➝

(05) ➝ 04 ➝ (04) ➝ 03 ➝ (03) ➝
02 ➝ (02) ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ 00

Note:

Some displayed squelch values will
not be changed, but in reality the
squelch level has changed.

Note:

The displayed volume value will not
be changed for every 2 steps, but in
reality the volume has changed.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Quick Guide:
Scan Frequencies Previously
Saved in a Memory Bank

Storing a frequency in
memory bank

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to set the

2

frequency to be stored in memory.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the V/M key.

• The memory bank and number will
blink.

Press the c or v key to change

4

the memory bank.

Memory

Turn the dial knob to change the

5

memory number.

• Skip this step if there is no need to

To store, hold down the FUNC key

6

and press the V/M key.

Memory

bank

number

change the memory number.

Scanning the memory bank

Scanning can be performed within a
specified memory bank.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 09.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select BANK.

Press the dial knob or V/M key to

5

return to VFO.

To return to MEMORY, press the

6

V/M key.

Press the c or v key to select the

7

desired memory bank.

Press the SCAN key.

8

• Scanning will start in the memory
bank.

To change the memory bank, hold

9

down the FUNC key and turn the
dial knob.

Press the V/M key to return to

10

MEMORY.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Options List

●

AA-mini
“A” plug type replacement AC adapter
(6 VDC, 500mA for 100 – 240 VAC)

●

DC-mini
DC cable with cigar-lighter plug
(6 VDC, 500 mA for 12/24V socket)

●

CO-mini
Data cloning cable
(AR-mini to AR-mini)

Using the DC-mini DC
Adapter

Insert the cigar lighter plug into the

1

cigar lighter receptacle (12 or 24
VDC) of the vehicle.

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SKIP

SCAN

DW

MW

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L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

EXT DC jack

Remove the AR-mini EXT DC jack

2

cap.

Insert the DC-mini plug into the

3

EXT DC jack.

To charge the supplied Ni-MH

4

battery, AR-mini’s settings have to
be changed.

Plug

Cigar lighter
receptacle

Cigar lighter
plug (DC-mini)

●

PC-mini
PC cable
(USB only)

Note:

• Do not remove the plug by
tugging at the cable. The cable
may become disconnected and
thereafter malfunction.

• Never use this unit with wet hands.
Doing so may result in an electric
shock.

• Noise that results from AR-mini
being operated with this unit is not
necessarily a sign of malfunction.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Using the CO-mini Clone
Cable

Turn the AR-mini off.

1

Plug

Earphone

jack

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V/M

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ini

SCAN

DW

MW

PW

L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

Remove the AR-mini earphone

2

jack cap.

Turn the power on while holding

3

down FUNC and c key.

• “RX-TX” will be displayed.

Press the receiver’s SCAN key.

4

(“R” will be displayed.)

Press the transmitter’s MODE key.

5

(“T” will be displayed.)

Confirm “PASS” is displayed when

6

the cloning is completed.

• If “NPASS” is displayed, the cloning
has failed. Repeat the procedure
from step 3.

Note:

• Do not remove the plug by
tugging at the cable. The cable
may become disconnected and
thereafter malfunction.

• Turn the power off before
connecting or removing the cable.

ATT
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DW

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RECEIVER AR

V/M

-mini

SKIP

SCAN

MW

L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

Using the PC-mini
Programing Cable

Preparations

◆ Installing special software

: Access the download page on our

web site and download the software
according to the explanation
provided there.
URL: http://www.aorja.com/ar-mini/

@ Run the downloaded file and perform

setup.

Caution:

Although this software is provided
free of charge, do not make any
illegal copies.

◆ Installing the USB driver

PC-mini requires a special USB driver.

Before connecting PC-mini to the PC,
ensure that you have installed the USB
driver.

This USB driver can be downloaded
from the following URL.

URL: http://www.aorja.com/ar-mini/

CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2K3.

exe
or
URL: http://www.silabs.com/

* Download the VCP Driver kit.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Connecting PC-mini

Caution:

Check that the USB driver is
properly installed before connecting
PC-mini to the PC.

Connect PC­mini to the
USB terminal
of the PC.

Connect PC-mini’s USB plug to the
USB terminal of the PC.

Note:

Ensure that the USB plug is properly
and firmly connected to the USB
terminal of the PC.

Connecting with the AR-mini

Hold down the PWR key of the AR-

1

mini for at least 2 seconds to turn

the power off.

Hold down the PWR switch for

2

at least 2 seconds while holding

down the FUNC, v and the dial

knob to turn the power on.

Confirm that “PRG-M” is

3

displayed.

• If “PRG-M” does not appear, repeat
the procedure from step 1.

Remove the AR-mini earphone

4

cap.

Firmly insert the PC-mini 3.5 ø

5

plug into the AR-mini jack.

3.5 ø Plug

Jack

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L.SRC

MODE

H

TONE

PWR

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

ATT

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini

V/M SCAN MODE

SEL

Running the PC-mini program

Click and run AR-mini.exe that you have
downloaded from the AOR web site.

Tips:

It is recommended that you create a
shortcut on your PC. This will enable
you to run the program quickly on
subsequent occasions.

Refer to the program software manual
for instructions on using the PC-mini
program software.

Display when reading data

PRG-R

Display when writing data

PRG-W

When operation is complete

END

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BASIC OPERATION

Switching On

To turn the power on, press and

1

hold the PWR key for 2 seconds or
longer.

• A switching-on beep is emitted,
and the display back light will be
illuminated.

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V/M

SCAN

SKIP

MW

DW

PW

L.SRCH

MODE

PWR

To turn the power off, press and

2

hold the PWR key for 2 seconds or
longer.

• A powering-off beep will be
emitted, and “BYE” displayed.

Note:

The supplied batteries are not
charged when shipped, so please
charge the batteries prior to use.

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BASIC OPERATION

Adjusting the Volume

To adjust the volume, press the

1

dial knob.

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MODE

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PWR

To increase the volume, turn the

2

dial knob clockwise.

(Minimum volume level)

(Maximum volume level)

To decrease the volume, turn the

3

dial knob counterclockwise.

Note:

• Make sure the volume is not too
great. Decrease the volume when
switching to the earphone after
using the internal speaker.

• In order to maintain safety, take
special care to decrease the
volume while driving or walking.

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ATT
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V/M

SCAN

SKIP

MW

DW
PW

L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

Tips:

• Volume can be changed by turning
the dial knob as follows:

00 ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ (01) ➝ 02 ➝ (02)

➝ (02) ➝ 03 ➝ (03) ➝ (03) ➝ 04 ➝
(04) ➝ (04) ➝ 05 ➝ ····· ➝ 10

• The displayed volume value will
not be changed for every 2 steps,
but in reality the volume has
changed.

BASIC OPERATION

Adjusting the Frequency

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

• When a memory name is displayed,
press the V/M key to switch to VFO.

Press the c or v key to set the

2

desired band.

• Refer to the band table on this
page.

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DW
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L.SRCHMW

MODE

PWR

To increase the frequency, turn the

3

dial knob clockwise.
To decrease the frequency, turn
the dial knob counterclockwise.

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V/M

SCAN

SKIP

MW

DW
PW

L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

To change the frequency more

4

quickly, hold down the FUNC key
while turning the dial knob.

MODE

TONE

SCAN

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PWR

SKIP

Note:

The AR-mini is by default initially
set to the Auto step function. This
function changes the frequency step
automatically depending on the band.
It can be cancelled and reset manually.

Band range table

Displayed frequency

0.594 (0.600*) 0.1–1.6200

6.055 ( 6.0 30* ) 1.620 0 – 51.0 0

51.000 51.00 –76.00

82.500 76.00–108.00

128.800 108.00–142.00

145.000 142.00–170.00

175.750 17 0.0 0– 336.00

370.000 336.00–430.00

433.000 430.00–470.00

649.750 470.00–770.00

903.0125 770.00–915.00

1295.000 915.00–1299.995

(* US version)

Band range (MHz)

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BASIC OPERATION

Adjusting the Squelch

To adjust the squelch, press the

1

dial knob twice.

x 2

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MODE

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PWR

To adjust the squelch, slowly turn

2

the dial knob clockwise.

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SCAN

SKIP

MW

DW
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L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

Stop the dial knob when no noise

3

is emitted.

• This position is called “Threshold”.

To cancel the squelch temporally,

4

press and hold the MONI key

• The squelch will be cancelled while
holding the MONI key.

Tips:

• The squelch level can be changed
by turning the dial knob as follows:

Increase direction (clockwise)

00 ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ 02 ➝ (02) ➝ 03

➝ (03) ➝ 04 ➝ (04) ➝ 05 ➝ (05) ➝
06 ➝ 07 ➝ 08 ➝ 09 ➝ 10

Decrease direction (anticlockwise)

10 ➝ 09 ➝ 08 ➝ 07 ➝ 06 ➝ 05 ➝

(05) ➝ 04 ➝ (04) ➝ 03 ➝ (03) ➝
02 ➝ (02) ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ 00

Some displayed squelch values

will not be changed, but in reality
the squelch level has changed.

• When the squelch volume level is
set at a high level, it may become
impossible to receive weak
signals.

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BASIC OPERATION

Changing the Mode

The AR-mini is by default initially set to
the Auto reception mode function. This
function changes the reception mode
automatically depending on the band.
The reception mode can be changed
manually.

To change the reception mode,

1

press the MODE key.

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V/M

SCAN

SKIP

MW

DW

PW

L.SRCH

MODE

PWR

• The reception mode will be
changed with each press of the
MODE key, as follows:

AUTO ➝ FM ➝ WFM ➝ AM ➝

AUTO ➝ ·····

Monitoring

To monitor, press the MONI key.

1

MODE

TONE

SCAN

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V/M

L.SRCH

ATT

MW

SEL

DW
PW

• Voice may be received with noise.

• Even if a tone squelch or DCS is
set, it can be cancelled by pressing
MONI key.

Refer to the tone squelch details on

page 46, and the DCS explanation
on page 72.

PWR

SKIP

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BASIC OPERATION

Setting the AR-mini

The AR-mini has the following
settings for easy reception of desired
frequencies.

VFO: This is the default AR-mini
setting. In this setting, frequencies are
set directly by turning the dial knob.

MEMORY: Frequencies can be stored
in the memory with specific names.
Recall the memory to receive the
desired frequency.

PRESET: Some frequencies can be
stored as preset numbers. You can
receive the desired frequency via
PRESET.

To set MEMORY from VFO, press

1

the V/M key.

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SCAN

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L.SRCH

MODE

PWR

To switch to PRESET from VFO,

3

hold down the FUNC key and press
the c key.

• These settings are categorised as
Broadcast Facility, PRESET and
VFO.

(PRESET)

• Hold down the FUNC key and
press the c key.

(Broadcast Facility)

• Hold down the FUNC key and
press the c key.

VFO

Press the V/M key to return to VFO

2

from MEMORY.

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Tips:

When there is no memory stored in
step 1, a low pitch tone beep will be
emitted.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Finding the Desired
Frequency

AR-mini has the following functions for
finding desired frequencies:

Priority watch, 2VFO Watch, Search
and Memory scan.

◆ Priority Watch

In this function, the frequency received
in VFO will be switched to another
priority frequency every 5 seconds.

◆ 2VFO Watch

Two frequencies are stored in the 2VFO
Watch memory in VFO. Each frequency
is watched, and then either frequency
is received, the 2VFO Watch is paused
while receiving.

◆ Search

In search, the receiver consecutively
monitors all frequencies between two
frequency limits.

There are three search methods;
VFO search, limit search and limit link
search.

◆ Memory Scan

In scan, the receiver tunes through
stored memory channels (spot
frequencies).

Priority Watch

In this function, the frequency received
in VFO will be switched to another
priority frequency every 5 seconds.
This function is available in VFO.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to set a

2

frequency to be received as the
priority frequency.

To store the priority frequency in

3

the Priority Watch memory, hold
down the FUNC key and press the
c key for 2 seconds or longer.

• “PWM W” will be displayed.

• Tune to your desired frequency.

Hold down the FUNC key and

4

press the v key.

• Priority scan will begin.

To cancel the Priority Watch, press

5

the V/M key.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

2VFO Watch

Two frequencies are stored in the 2VFO
Watch memory in VFO. Each frequency
is watched, and then either frequency
can be received, the 2VFO Watch will
be paused while receiving.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to set a

2

frequency to be stored as the
2VFO Watch memory A.

To store the frequency in the 2VFO

3

Watch memory, hold down the
FUNC key and press the v key for
2 seconds or longer.

• “DWA W” will be displayed.

To store the frequency in the 2VFO

5

Watch memory, hold down the
FUNC key and press the v key for
2 seconds or longer.

• “DWB W” will be displayed.

Press the v key for 2 seconds or

6

longer to start the 2VFO Watch.

To cancel the 2VFO Watch press

7

the V/M key.

Turn the dial knob to set another

4

frequency to be stored as the
2VFO Watch memory B.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

2VFO Watch with 2VFO
Watch Reception Memory

10 combinations of frequency are
set beforehand as the 2VFO Watch
Reception Memory. The 2VFO Watch
can be started from this memory.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Press the v key for 2 seconds or

2

longer to start the 2VFO Watch.

• The 2VFO Watch which is set
previously will be started.

Turn the dial knob while holding

3

down the FUNC key to select
the number of the 2VFO Watch
Reception Memory.

• The 2VFO Watch will start
between the selected 2VFO Watch
Reception Memory.

Tips:

2VFO Watch Reception Memories
are listed on page 74.

Changing the 2VFO Watch
Reception Memory

The 2VFO watch Reception Memory
can be changed.

Start a normal 2VFO Watch.

1

• Refer to “2VFO Watch” on page 32.

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the v key for 2 seconds or
longer.

Turn the dial knob while holding

3

down the FUNC key to select
the number of the 2VFO Watch
Reception Memory.

To store, hold down the FUNC key

4

and press the v key for 2 seconds
or longer.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

VFO Search

VFO search consecutively monitors all
frequencies from 0.1 MHz to 1299.995
MHz.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 08.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select VFO.

• “VFO” will be displayed initially.

Press the dial knob to return to the

5

VFO.

Press the SCAN.

6

To start the VFO search, press the

7

scan key.

Skipping the Desired
Frequency in a Search

A frequency can be skipped in a search.
This prevents a search from being
stopped when a frequency that should
be cancelled is received. As many as
100 skipped frequencies can be stored.

Press the SCAN key to start the

1

search.

Press the V/M key for 2 seconds or

2

longer when the search is paused
on the frequency to be skipped.

• The skip memory number is
displayed.

Turn the dial knob to change the

3

skip memory number.

• This step can be skipped, but
the skip memory number will not
change.

To store frequencies in the skip

4

memory, press the V/M key for 2
seconds or longer.

Repeat steps 2 through 4 to store

5

other frequencies in the skip
memory.

• As many as 100 frequencies can
be stored.

• When VFO search is paused, the
decimal point will blink.

To cancel VFO search, press the

8

V/M key or dial knob.

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Tips:

• In VFO, frequencies can be stored
in the skip memory through the
same procedure.

• Skip memory can be returned to
normal memory (refer to “Erasing
VFO Skip Memory” on page 60).

ADVANCED OPERATION

Limit Search

This enables searches to be conducted
within a desired limited range.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 08.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select LIMIT.

• “VFO” will be displayed initially.

• The limit search is set.

To return to VFO, press the dial

5

knob or V/M key.

Turn the dial knob to set a lower

6

frequency of limit range.

Hold down the FUNC key and

7

press the SCAN key.

• “SCHA W” will be displayed and
VFO will be returned to.

Turn the dial knob to set an upper

8

frequency of limit range.

Hold down the FUNC key and

9

press the SCAN key.

• “SCHB W” will be displayed and
VFO will be returned to.

Press the SCAN key to start the

10

Limit Search.

To cancel a Limit search, press the

11

V/M key or dial knob.

Tips:

Limit search memory can be called
by holding down the FUNC key and
turning the dial knob during a limit
search.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Changing the Search Type

The AR-mini has three searching
method types. These can be changed
when searching.

Start a search.

1

Press the SCAN key to change the

2

scan type.

• The scan type will be changed with
each press of the SCAN key, as
follows:

Busy Search ➝ Hold Search ➝

Time Search ➝ Busy Search ➝ ·····

• Busy Search: the “B” icon is lit.

The search will be paused while

receiving a signal. The search will
resume 2 seconds later when the
signal is gone.

• Hold Search: the “B” icon is
blinking.

The search will be stopped when

a signal is received.

• Time Search: No icon is
displayed.

The search will be paused

for 5 seconds when a signal
is received. The search will
resume 5 seconds later even if
a signal is received. If the signal
disappears during the 5 seconds
pause period, the search will be
resumed 2 seconds later. This
pause length can be changed by
setting number 07.

Changing the Search
Band Memory

The search band memory is preset
when the AR-mini is shipped. The
frequency of search band memory can
be changed.

Start a limit search.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

2

the dial knob to select the memory
number to be memorised.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the SCAN key for 2 seconds
or longer.

Tips:

The search band memories are
listed on page 74.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Limit Link Search

This enables a Linked Limit Search for
easy change of limit ranges.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and press

2

the dial knob to change the setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 08.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select “LTLNK”.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

5

number 10.

Hold down the FUNC key and

6

turn the dial knob to select the
pattern number (0 to 9) into which
you want to set the Search Band
Memory numbers (L00 to L22,
refer to the list p.74)

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

7

the dial knob to select the search
band memory number (0 to 22) to
be linked.

Turn the dial knob to select or

8

deselect the link number.

• A decimal point will be displayed
when the link number is selected.

• Beware that by default all link
numbers from 00 to 22 are
selected. Unselect the numbers
you don’t need in your scan.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

9

the dial knob to select the next
limit search number to be linked.

• Repeat steps 8 and 9 as many
times as necessary.

To return to VFO, press the dial

10

knob twice or V/M key twice.

Press the SCAN key to start a Limit

11

Link Search.

Press the V/M key to stop the Limit

12

Link Search.

pattern number

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Example:

The limit search memory 00 is set
from 118.00 to 141.975 MHz.
The limit search memory 01 is set
from 154.95 to 154.61 MHz.
When the memory 00 is linked to
memory 01, the search range is set
as follows:

118.000

(Search)

141.975

(Skip)

(Skip)

154.950

(Search)

154.610

MEMORY

As many as 1000 frequencies can be
stored in the memory. Memory data is
banked in blocks of 100.

Memory can be stored according to
memory name, tone squelch or other
statuses.

The memory is used for memory scan.

Tips:

Some shortwave broadcast station
frequencies are memorised (refer to
page 72 for details).

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Storing a Frequency in
Memory

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to set the

2

frequency to be stored in memory.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the V/M key.

• The memory number will blink.

Press the c or v key to change

4

the memory bank.

Turn the dial knob to change the

5

memory number.

• Skip this step if there is no need to
change the memory number.

Memory

bank

Memory
number

Recalling Memory

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Press the V/M key to set MEMORY.

2

Press the c / v key or turn the

3

dial knob to recall the desired
memory.

To return to the original VFO, press

4

the V/M key.

To store, hold down the FUNC key

6

and press the V/M key.

Tips:

In step 3, press only the V/M key to
cancel and return to VFO.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Returning to VFO with
Displaying Memory
Frequency

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Press the V/M key to set MEMORY.

2

Press the c / v key or turn the

3

dial knob to recall the desired
memory.

Press the c and v key

4

simultaneously to return to the
VFO with displaying memory
frequency.

Erasing Memory

Confirm that the MEMORY is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to recall the

2

memory you wish to erase.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the V/M key.

• “CLEAR” will be displayed.

To erase the memor y, hold down

4

the FUNC key and press the V/M
key.

• The memory will be erased and
MEMORY will be returned to.

Tips:

In step 3, press only the V/M key to
cancel and return to MEMORY.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Erasing All Memories
from the Memory Bank

All memory stored in the same memory
bank can be erased simultaneously.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 13.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select “CLEAR”.

• Release the FUNC key to select.

• Memory stored in the same

memory bank will be erased, and
the next memory bank number will
be displayed.

• If you wish to cancel this

procedure, press the V/M key to
exit.

Repeat from step 4 when erasing

7

other memory.

Press the dial knob to return step

8

3.

To return to the original VFO, press

9

the dial knob or V/M key.

Use the dial knob to select the

5

bank number to be erased.

Hold down the FUNC key and

6

press the V/M key.

• “WAIT” will be displayed for 2
seconds, and the memory bank will
then be erased.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Naming Memory

Memory can be named using up to 6
characters.

Confirm that MEMORY is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to recall the

2

desired memory to be named.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the SCAN key.

• The cursor will blink.

Turn the dial knob to select a

4

character.

To change the cursor, hold down

5

the FUNC key and turn the dial
knob.

To store a name, hold down the

6

FUNC key and press the V/M key.

Tips:

• To change the character, repeat
steps 1 through 3, hold down
the FUNC key and turn the dial
knob to select the character to
be changed. Turn the dial knob to
select a new character and then
hold down the FUNC key and
press the V/M key.

• To check which frequency is
stored under the displayed name:

-Hold down the FUNC key and
press the SCAN key.

-Press the MODE key.

To revert to NAME display, press

the DIAL knob.

Memory Scanning

How to scan all memories.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 09.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select ALL.

To return to the original VFO, press

5

the dial knob or V/M key.

Press the V/M key to enter

6

MEMORY.

Press the SCAN key to start

7

Memory Scan.

Press the V/M key to return to

8

MEMORY.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Setting Skipped Memory
when Scanning

Specified memory can be skipped
when scanning. This prevents a scan
from being stopped when a frequency
that should be cancelled is scanned.
All memory can be set as skipped
memory.

Confirm that MEMORY is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to select the

2

memory number to be skipped.

Hold down the V/M key for 2

3

seconds or longer to be set.

• The skip memory mark (
displayed.

Tips:

To return to the normal memory, hold
down the V/M key for 2 seconds or
longer in step 4.

) will be

Scanning the Memory
Bank

Scanning can be performed within a
specified memory bank.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 09.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select BANK.

Press the dial knob or V/M key to

5

return to VFO.

To return to MEMORY, press the

6

V/M key.

Press the c or v key to select the

7

desired memory bank.

Press the SCAN key.

8

• Scanning will start in the memory
bank.

To change the memory bank, hold

9

down the FUNC key and turn the
dial knob.

Press the V/M key to return to

10

MEMORY.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Scanning a Linked
Memory Bank

A memory bank can be linked to other
memory banks to scanning.
* The AR-mini has 10 memory banks

(0 – 9).

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 09.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select BKLNK.

• “ALL” will be displayed initially.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

5

number 11.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

6

the dial knob to select the pattern
number ( 0 to 9) into which you
want to set the memory banks to
be linked.

memory bank number

Turn the dial knob to select or

8

deselect a memory bank.

• All memory banks are selected by
default! You need to deselect the
banks you don’t need to scan.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

9

the dial knob to select another
memory bank number to be linked.

Release the FUNC key.

10

Turn the dial knob to select or

11

deselect a memory bank.

Press the dial knob.

12

Press the V/M key twice.

13

Press the SCAN key to start

14

scanning.

Press the V/M key to stop

15

scanning.

Release the FUNC key.

7

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pattern number

ADVANCED OPERATION

Using Broadcast Facility

This feature is used for easy tuning of
various pre-programmed ‘broadcast’
bands (e.g. AM & FM radio stations
and TV sound).

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the c key to display the
broadcast radio memory number.

Press the c or v key to change

3

the Broadcast Facility memory
number.

Turn the dial knob to change the

4

frequency from preset channels.

To return to VFO, hold down the

5

FUNC key and press the c key
twice.

Tips:

• In step 3, a frequency is modified
only within the specific range. This
range is depending on each band.

• The memorised broadcast facility
frequencies are listed on page 70.

Using PRESET

12 frequencies are set as Preset
Channel. These frequencies are typical
frequencies from each band.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the c key twice to display
the Preset Number.

Press the c or v key to change

3

the Preset Number.

To change the frequency from

4

Preset Channel, turn the dial knob.

To return to VFO, hold down the

5

FUNC key and press the c key.

Tips:

• Preset Number 12 is selected from
among memory numbers 980 to

999.

• Turn the dial knob to go through
channels of preset number 12.

• Preset frequencies are listed on
page 71.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Using Tone Squelch
(CTCSS)

A tone squelch is a setting that
prevents the frequency from opening
unless a proper tone frequency is
received on the audio signal. There are
50 selectable tone frequencies.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the MODE key twice until
TSQ is displayed.

Press the V/M key or dial knob.

3

• “TSQ” tone squelch icon will be
displayed.

Hold down the FUNC key and

4

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

5

number 20.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

6

the dial knob to select the tone
frequency.

To return to the original display,

7

press the dial knob or V/M key.

To cancel, press the FUNC and

8

MODE keys several times until VFO
is selected. Press the dial knob or
V/M key.

Tips:

• When AM or Wide FM is set, the
tone squelch is cancelled even if
the tone squelch icon is displayed.

• Tone frequencies are listed on
page 73.

Searching the Tone Frequency

This is how to find out the tone
frequency of a CTCSS signal.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to set the

2

frequency to be searched.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the MODE key several times
until “TONSRH” is displayed.

Press the V/M key or dial knob.

4

• The “TSQ” tone squelch icon will
blink.

• The tone frequency will be displayed
when the frequency is matched.

• When no tone frequency is
matched, “NO TONE” will be
displayed and “TSQ” will blink.

To cancel, press the FUNC and

5

MODE key (several times) until
VFO is selected. Press the dial
knob or V/M key.

Tips:

A tone frequency may be displayed as
noise when the tone squelch is set to
“00” or the MONI key is pressed, even if
the AR-mini is receiving no signal. This
is not a malfunction. We recommend
that the tone squelch should be set
when this function is used.

46

ADVANCED OPERATION

Reversed Tone Squelch
Function

This facility reverses operation of ‘tone
squelch’.
It is used when special radio systems
are employing mixed tones with no
voice. When enabled, the squelch
will cancel when normal speech is
transmitted (the squelch will open so
you can hear people talking) and mute
when the tone signal is transmitted.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the MODE key several times
until REV TSQ is displayed.

Press the V/M key or dial knob.

3

• “T” icon will be displayed.

Hold down the FUNC key and

4

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

5

number 21.

Turn the dial knob to select

6

REVTSQ.

Press the FUNC key and turn

7

the dial knob to select the tone
frequency.

To return to VFO, press the dial

8

knob or V/M key.

To cancel, press the FUNC and

9

MODE keys several times until VFO
is selected. Press the dial knob or
V/M key.

Using DCS

DCS (Digital Code Squelch) is set to
receive a signal which has been set by
the DCS. The DCS code can be set to
one of 104 codes.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the MODE key until DCS is
displayed.

Press the V/M key or dial knob.

3

• “DCS” icon is displayed.

Hold down the FUNC key and

4

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

5

number 25.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

6

the dial knob to select a DCS code.

To return the original display, press

7

the dial knob or V/M key.

To cancel, press the FUNC and

8

MODE keys several times until VFO
is selected. Press the dial knob or
V/M key.

Tips:

When AM or Wide FM is set, the
tone squelch will be cancelled even
if the tone squelch icon is displayed.
Tone frequencies are listed on page

73.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Using the Voice Inverter

(Not available for US domestic version)

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to set the

2

frequency to use the voice inverter.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the MODE key until V.INV is
displayed.

Press the dial knob.

4

• The voice inverter icon will be
displayed along with a voice
inverter carrier frequency.

Turn the dial knob to hear the voice

5

clearly.

To cancel, press the FUNC and

6

MODE keys several times until VFO
is selected. Press the dial knob or
V/M key.

Using the Attenuator

This function decreases the signal
strength by 15 dB.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the c key for 2

2

seconds or longer.

• “ATT” icon is displayed.

To cancel, hold down the c key for

3

2 seconds or longer.

• “ATT” icon disappears.

Using Key Lock

This function prevents settings from
being changed by accidentally pressing
keys.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the MONI key.

” (Key lock) icon is displayed.

• “

Tips:

In step 5, the frequency is displayed
by pressing the MODE key.

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• Except for the FUNC, MONI and
PWR keys, no keys will work while

” is displayed.

“

To cancel, hold down the FUNC

3

key and press the MONI key.

” icon disappears.

• “

ADVANCED OPERATION

Searching Bug
Frequencies

How to scan the 119 pre-installed
(unmodifiable) bug frequencies.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the SCAN key for 2

2

seconds or longer.

• “t” icon will displayed.

• When a strong signal is found, it will
be displayed.

• Up to 20 received frequency signals
can be memorised. These can be
confirmed by turning the dial knob.

• When no signal is found, “NON” will
be displayed.

To cancel, press the V/M key or

3

dial knob.

To return to VFO, press the dial

4

knob or V/M key.

Tips:

• For ease of use, select setting
numbers 04 (S-meter Sensitivity)
and 05 (S-meter Buzzer).

• The searching bug frequencies are
listed on page 70.

Using the Bug Detector
Function

This function indicates signal strength
via a beep tone.

Search the bug frequency as described

1

in “Searching Bug Frequencies”.

Recall the memorised bug

2

frequency by turning the dial knob.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the SCAN key for 2 seconds
or longer.

• S-meter sensitivity is set to low and
the attenuator function is set.

Press the V/M key to return to

4

displaying the bug frequency.

To return to VFO, press the dial

5

knob or V/M key.

Tips:

In step 3 the beep tone is changed
as follows:
Slow pitch beep: Weak signal
Middle pitch beep: Medium strength signal
Fast pitch beep: Strong signal

49

ADVANCED OPERATION

Resetting System
(System Reset)

System Reset initialises all settings
except for the normal memory and skip
memory.

Turn the power off.

1

Hold down the FUNC and MONI

2

key and turn the power on.

Confirm that “SYSRST” is blinking.

3

To reset the system, press and

4

hold the dial knob for 2 seconds or
longer.

• System Reset can be cancelled by
pressing the V/M key, and VFO will
then be displayed.

Resetting All Contents
(All Reset)

All Reset initialises all of the AR-mini’s
contents.

Turn the power off.

1

Hold down the FUNC, MONI key

2

and dial knob and turn the power
on.

Confirm that “ALLRST” is blinking.

3

To reset all contents, press and

4

hold the dial knob for 2 seconds or
longer.

• All Reset can be cancelled by
pressing the V/M key, and VFO will
then be displayed.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Changing Steps

This setting is used when changing the
step. Initially, a step is set automatically
depending on each band.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 00.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the desired
step.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Changing Fast Steps

This setting is used when changing the
fast step. The fast step is available by
holding down the FUNC key and turning
the dial knob.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 01.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the desired
fast step.

• The fast step can be set as follows:

10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz
and 100 MHz. (The default setting
is 1 MHz.)

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

A 9 kHz step can be set only in AM
mode. An 8.33 kHz step can be set
in the air traffic control band.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Setting the Lamp
Function

This setting is used for setting the time
during which the lamp should be lit.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 02.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select AUTO, OFF
or ON.

• When AUTO is selected, the lamp
will be turned off 5 seconds after
the key operation.

• When OFF is selected, the lamp
will be turned off even if the key is
operated.

• When ON is selected, the lamp will
be constantly illuminated

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Setting the Timer

This setting is used for setting the
alarm time or power off time.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 03.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set.

(Refer to the below for details.)

Tips:

We recommended that you select
AUTO to prevent excessive battery
consumption.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

• The off timer and alarm time can be

set as follows:
OFT 30M: Turns off after 30 minutes
OFT 60M: Turns off after 60 minutes
OFT 90M: Turns off after 90 minutes
ALT 15M: Sets the alarm for 15 minutes’ time
ALT 30M: Sets the alarm for 30 minutes’ time
ALT 45M: Sets the alarm for 45 minutes’ time
ALT 60M: Sets the alarm for 60 minutes’ time
OFT: ALL off

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Setting the S-meter
Sensitivity

This setting is used for reducing S­meter sensitivity.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 04.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set “LOW”.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

This function is unavailable in AM
and Wide FM. This setting is useful
when searching a bug frequency
with the S-meter buzzer function.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Setting the S-meter
Buzzer

This setting is used for emitting a beep
sound as the S-meter’s value.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 05.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set “SMBUZ”.

Setting the Resumption
Time

This setting is used for setting the
resumption time when searching or
scanning.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 07.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set the resume
time.

• The resumption time can be set at
1 to 12 seconds.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

This setting is unavailable in AM and
Wide FM. This setting is useful when
searching a bug frequency with the
S-meter sensitivity function

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To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

This setting is effective when
performing a search, scan, Priority
Watch or 2VFO watch.

CHANGING SETTINGS

Setting the Search

This setting is used for switch between
search methods.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 08.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the search
method.

• VFO Search
Select “VFO” to search between 0.1

MHz and 1299.995 MHz in VFO.

• Limit Link Search
Select “LTLNK” to search in a

linked limited range.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

• Limit Search
Select “LIMIT” to search in a limited

range.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Setting the Memory Scan

This setting is used for switching
memory scan methods.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 09.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the memory
scan method.

• All Scan
Select “ALL” to scan all memory.

• Bank Link Scan

Select “BKLNK” to scan all memory

within a linked memory bank

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

• Bank Scan
Select “BANK” to scan all memory

within a bank memory.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Setting the Limit Link
Search

This setting is used for linking a limit
search.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 10.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the limit link
number to be linked.

• The setting number will be replaced
with a search band memory
number.

Press the dial knob to return step

5

2.

To return to the original display,

6

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

When the link limit search is
cancelled, repeat steps 1 through
3 and select the link limit search
number to be cancelled. Then press
the dial knob.

Release the FUNC key.

4

• The search link mark is displayed.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Setting the Memory for a
Memory Bank Link Scan

This setting is used for setting memory
banks that are linked for a scan.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 11.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the memory
bank number to be linked.

Press the dial knob to return to

5

step 2.

To return to the original display,

6

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

When the memory bank link is
cancelled, repeat steps 1 through 4
and select the memory bank number
to be cancelled. Erase “.” (bank link
mark) by pressing the dial knob.

Press the dial knob.

4

• The bank link mark will be
displayed.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Confirming Limit Search
Frequencies

This setting is used for confirming the
frequencies in a set limit search.

The upper frequency and lower
frequency are displayed in alternation
every second.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 12.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to confirm.

Press the dial knob to return step

4

2.

To return to the original display,

5

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Erasing All Memory from
a Memory Bank

This setting is used for erasing all
memory from a memory bank.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 13.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob.

Turn the dial to select the bank

4

number to be erased.

Hold down the FUNC key and

5

press the V/M key.

Tips:

• In step 3, up to 24 pairs of limit
search frequencies can be
confirmed.

• This procedure is only for
confirmation. The setting cannot
be changed.

Press the dial knob.

6

• The memory stored in the memory
bank will be erased, and then next
memory bank number is displayed.

• To cancel this procedure, press the
V/M key to exit.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Repeat from the step 3 to erase

7

other memory.

To return to the original display,

8

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

In step 3, memory banks containing
no memory will not be displayed.

Erasing VFO Skip Memory

This setting is used for erasing VFO
skip memory. The VFO skip memory
enables stored frequencies to be
skipped when searching.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 14.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set “CLEAR”.

Press the dial knob.

4

• The VFO skip memory will be
erased.

• To cancel this procedure, press the
V/M key to exit.

Press the dial knob to return step

5

2.

To return to the original display,

6

press the dial knob or V/M key.

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Tips:

In step 3, “CLEAR” will not be
displayed if there is no VFO skip
memory stored.

CHANGING SETTINGS

Erasing the Memory
Channel’s Skip Mark

This setting is used for erasing the
skip mark of the memory channel. The
skip mark is stored to skip the marked
channels in the scan function.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 15.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set CLEAR.

Cancelling Muting during
a Scan

By default, the voice is muted during a
scan or search. This setting is used for
cancelling the muting.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 16.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set OFF.

• If you select OFF, the muting will be

cancelled

Press the dial knob (the LCD

4

shows “WAIT”).

• After approx. 25 seconds the LCD
will show “CLEAR”. At this time the
skip memory will be erased.

Press the dial knob to return step 2.

5

To return to the original display,

6

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

In Step 3, CLEAR will not be
displayed if there is no skip memory
stored.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Antenna Selection

By default AR-mini is using the built-in
bar antenna for frequencies between 100
kHz and 5 MHz. If you wish to bypass
this setting to use the supplied antenna
or another external antenna between 100
kHz and 5 MHz, proceed as follows:

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 17.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set “EXT”.

• To set the built-in antenna, turn the
dial knob to select “BAR”.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

Please note that if the antenna type
is not matched, or the antenna signal
is too strong, AR-mini will overload
and reception sensitivity will be
reduced. In most cases any large
external antenna will NOT improve
reception, but a simple telescopic
whip antenna will.

Special note to TESTERS: This antenna
selection issue is important for someone
who would perform sensitivity, IP3,
etc... measurements. If the setting is
not changed to EX T, test results would
appear extremely bad on shortwave.

Using the Earphone as an
Antenna

This setting uses the earphone as an
antenna. This setting is available for all
bands on this receiver.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 18.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set “EARANT” or
“EXT”.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

Under these settings, an earphone
should always be connected to
the receiver. If no earphone is
connected, reception sensitivity will
be reduced.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Automatically Increasing
the Volume in FM

This setting is used for automatically
increasing the volume to 6 dB in FM
when a 12.5 kHz step is set.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 19.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set ON.

Setting Tone Frequency

This is used to set one of the 50
selectable tone frequencies.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 20.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the tone
frequency.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

This setting is available only in FM.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

Tone frequencies are listed in the
table on page 73.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Selecting Reversed Tone
Frequency

This setting is used to select the
reversed tone frequency.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 21.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the tone
frequency to be reversed.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Selecting Voice Inverter
Carriers

(Not available for US domestic version)

This setting is used for selecting the
carrier frequencies of voice inverted
frequencies. Carrier frequencies
can be selected so as to be clearly
audible. There are 16 selectable carrier
frequencies between 3200 Hz and 3500
Hz in 20 Hz steps.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 23.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the carrier
frequency.

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To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

CHANGING SETTINGS

Automatically Switching
the Display Information

This setting is used for switching the
display from the volume or squelch
display to the frequency display
automatically when the setting time has
passed.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 24.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the setting
time to be changed.

• The setting time can be set as

follows; 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2
seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, 5
seconds and OFF

Setting DCS Codes

This is used to set one of the 104
selectable DCS codes.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 25.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to select the DCS
code.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

In step 3, the display will not be
changed automatically if OFF is
selected.

Tips:

The DCS codes are listed in the
table on page 72.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Setting the DCS Code
Phases

This setting is used for the phase of
DCS codes that have been set.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 26.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set the phase.

The DCS code phase will not be

•
reversed when “NORMAL” is selected.

• When REV is selected, a phase of
the DCS code will be reversed.

Turning the Beep Off

This setting is used for turning the beep
off.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 27.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set OFF.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

This function has no icon. Therefore,
the setting status should be
confirmed in this procedure.

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To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

CHANGING SETTINGS

Changing the Battery
Saving Time

This setting is used for changing the
battery saving time.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 28.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set the desired time.

• The battery save time can be

selected as followings:

1 second, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 7

seconds, 9 seconds and OFF.

Displaying Battery
Voltage

This setting is used for displaying the
battery voltage.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 29.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

turn the dial knob to display the
voltage.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

In step 3, the battery save function
will be cancelled when OFF is
selected

Press the dial knob to return to

4

step 2.

To return to the original display,

5

press the dial knob or V/M key.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Charging the Ni-MH
Battery

This setting is only available for the
supplied Ni-MH batteries. Never use
this setting for other batteries.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 30.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set “CHARG”.

To charge the battery, turn the

5

power off by pressing the PWR key
for 2 seconds or longer.

• “CHARG” will be displayed and “
” will blink.

Connect the AC adapter AA-mini

6

or DC adapter DC-mini.

• Refer to page 16, 21 to connect the

AA-mini or DC-mini

Note:

• Disconnect the AA-mini or DC­mini after approximately 20 hours
have passed.

• Charging ends automatically after
24 hours in order to maintain
safety.

• In step 5, “CHARG” will be
displayed even if no battery is
installed. Therefore, you should
confirm that the specific batteries
are installed.

• The AR-mini may be turned on by
inserting the AA-mini or DC-mini
when no battery is installed or
when the batteries are depleted.
This is not a malfunction.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

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CHANGING SETTINGS

Revising Step Frequency

This receiver can automatically revise
step frequencies to match the channel
plan. This setting can also be used for
cancelling any revisions.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 32.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set OFF.

Shifting the
Microprocessor’s Clock
Frequency

This setting is used to prevent
the undesirable influence of the
microprocessor’s clock frequency.

Hold down the FUNC key and

1

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

2

number 33.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

3

the dial knob to set ON.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

The step frequency is not revised
automatically while this setting is set
OFF, except for the 6.25 Hz and 12.5
Hz step.

To return to the original display,

4

press the dial knob or V/M key.

Tips:

This setting is cancelled by changing
the channel or turning the power off.

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APPENDIX

Broadcast Facility Frequencies

For U.S.A. version

Memory No. Initial frequency Frequency Range Remark

r-0 1.6200 AM 0.520 – 1.620 AM radio 10 kHz step

r-1 80.00 WFM 76.0 – 107.9 MHz FM radio 50 kHz step

r-2 TV 2ch TV 2ch – 69ch USA TV

r-3 6.030 AM 3.00 – 11.995 VOA

r-4 WX01 WX01 – WX10 Marine weather channel

For European version

Memory No. Initial frequency Frequency Range Remark

r-0 1.6200 AM 0.531 – 1.620 AM radio 9 kHz step

r-1 80.00 WFM 76.0 – 107.9 MHz FM radio 50 kHz step

r-2 TV 1ch TV 1ch – 69ch CCIR TV

r-3 9.410 AM 3.00 – 11.995 BBC

r-4 PMR 1 FM PMR 1ch – 8ch PMR446

Refer to “Using Broadcast Mode” on page 45.

Bug Frequencies

26.0950

27.0000

27.1450

32.0000

34.4500

36.6650

75.6000

76.0000

105.850 0

110 .150 0

124.09 0 0

134.0000

134.1600

134.9000

135.3 650

136.6000

139.4000

139.450 0

139.6000

139.7000

139.9000

139.940 0

139.9 600

139.9750

139.9800

140.0000

140 .050 0

140 .45 00

140.5000

141.0000

142.9000

143 . 2050

143 .7 800

143 .850 0

143 .8800

143 .9100

143 .940 0

143 .9700

149.0000

149.45 0 0

149.5050

149.89 50

153.3500

154.0000

154.5850

298.9800

299.3200

339.0300

339.2500

339.4500

350.1250

361.8200

361.8250

365.0500

367.4000

368.8000

380.4250

380.6875

389.6050

390.6400

395.7500

396.4300

396.4400

396.6050

396.8200

397.2400

397.2500

397.5650

398.0100

398.0300

398.0500

398.0650

398.1100

398.2150

398.3050

Refer to “Searching Bug Frequencies” on page 49.

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398.3100

398.4500

398.4550

398.4600

398.6000

398.6050

398.6400

398.6450

398.6500

398.95000

399.0000

399.0250

399.0300

399.2375

399.2500

399.4300

399.4500

399.4550

399.5750

399.5900

399.6050

399.6150

399.6400

399.6500

399.7500

399.9100

399.900

400.0000

406.5200

407.2100

407.9050

410.1100

410. 970 0

411.8350

418.5650

428.6350

441.1150

442.8000

442.9000

444.1150

444.8850

445.6650

600.5000

APPENDIX

Preset Memory Frequencies

For U.S.A. version

Preset No. Initial frequency Remark

P00 1.6200 AM MW Broadcast

P01 6.030 AM SW Broadcast (VOA)

P02 51.000 FM Amateur radio

P03 82.500 WFM FM Broadcast

P04 128.800 AM Air Band

P05 156.800 FM Land Mobile radio

P06 145.000 FM Amateur radio

P07 162.550 FM Marine radio (Weather)

P08 438.000 FM Amateur radio

P09 462.5625 FM FRS

P10 1260.000 FM Amateur radio

P11 TV 2ch WFM Television Broadcast

P12 MEM980 FM Frequencies 980 to 999 stored by user. (*)

(*) Refer to page 39 “Storing a Frequency in Memory”.

For European version

Preset No. Initial frequency Remark

P00 1.6200 AM MW Broadcast

P01 9.410 AM SW Broadcast (BBC)

P02 51.000 FM Amateur radio

P03 82.500 WFM FM Broadcast

P04 128.800 AM Air Band

P05 156.800 FM Land Mobile radio

P06 145.000 FM Amateur radio

P07 156.300 FM Marine radio

P08 433.000 FM Amateur radio

P09 446.00625 FM LPD (PMR446)

P10 1260.000 FM Amateur radio

P11 TV 33ch WFM Television Broadcast

P12 MEM980 FM

Refer to “Using PRESET” on page 45.

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Shortwave Broadcast Station List

Display

VOA

CANADA

PORTUG

SPAIN

BBC

FRANCE

Frequency

Memory
Channel

800 6.030

80 1 6.16 0 84 3 7.175 911 9. 985 94 3 9 .59 5

802 9.760 844 9.515 912 13.800 944 11.620

803 11.930 845 17.710 913 15.735 945 15.020

805 5.995

806 7.235 849 9.925 917 9.590 949 5.250

807 9.735 850 11.780 918 9.985 950 9.855

808 11.705 851 13.740 919 13.800 951 11.685

816 9.780

817 11.960 854 6.020 922 9.490 953 7.275

818 15.555 855 9.895 923 13.625 954 9.570

819 21.655 856 11.655 924 17.505 955 13.670

821 7.270

822 9.520 — — 927 9.630 957 7.200

823 11.920 — — 928 11.755 958 9.750

824 15.585 — — 929 9.795 959 11.850

832 6.195

833 9.410 901 6.075 933 5.920 961 9.580

834 12.095 902 9.545 934 7.205 962 9.660

835 15.310 903 9.735 935 12.030 963 12.080

837 6.045

838 9.790 906 6.165 938 11.585 — —

83 9 11.67 0 90 7 9.8 85 93 9 15 .615 — —

840 15.525 908 15.220 940 17.545 — —

(MHz)

Display

ITALY

BELGIU

NEDERL

LUXEMB

WELLE

SWISS

Frequency

Memory
Channel

842 6.060

848 5.985

853 5.955

858 6.090

900 3.955

905 3.985

(MHz)

Display

DENMAR

NORWAY

SWEDEN

FINLAN

RUSSIA

ISRAEL

Frequency

Memory
Channel

910 9.590

916 7.485

921 6.065

926 6.120

932 5.940

937 9.435

(MHz)

Refer to “MEMORY” on page 38 and “Recalling Memory” on page 39.

Display

INDIA

CHINA

KOREA

JAPAN

AUSTRA

—

Frequency

Memory
Channel

(MHz)

942 6.045

948 7.190

952 5.975

956 6.155

960 5.995

——

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Tone Frequency List (CTCSS)

Tone frequency (Hz)

67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1

69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6

71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8

74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3

77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1

Refer to “Using Tone Squelch” on page 46.

DCS Code List

023 072 152 244 311 412 466 631

025 073 155 24 5 315 413 50 3 63 2

026 074 156 246 325 423 506 654

031 114 162 251 331 431 516 662

032 115 165 252 332 432 523 664

036 116 172 255 343 445 526 703

043 122 174 261 346 446 532 712

047 125 205 263 351 452 546 723

051 131 212 265 356 454 565 731

053 132 223 266 364 455 606 732

054 134 225 271 365 462 612 734

065 143 226 274 371 464 624 743

071 145 243 306 411 465 627 754

Refer to “Using DCS” on page 47.

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Search Band Memory List

No.

L00 118.000 141.9750 L12 466.0500 467.3750

L01 154.450 154.6100 L13 466.3500 466.5500

L02 156.025 162.0250 L14 465.0375 465.1500

L03 225.000 382.7000 L15 468.5500 468.8500

L04 348.5625 348.7750 L16 797.12500 809.7500

L05 358.5250 358.9375 L17 851.000 859.9875

L06 322.0250 322.5000 L18 896.000 899.9875

L07 380.2125 381.3125 L19 9 03.0125 9 04.9870

L08 422.0500 422.3000 L20 144.000 146.000

L09 450.0125 451.5000 L21 430.000 440.000

L10 453.3000 453.3500 L22 1260.000 1299.9875

L11 458.2500 459.5000 L-- * *

* The frequencies are depending on “Limit Search” on page 35.
Refer to “Changing the Search Band Memory” on page 36.

Lower

frequency

(MHz)

Upper

frequency

(MHz)

No.

Lower

frequency

(MHz)

Upper

frequency

(MHz)

2VFO Watch Memory List

2VFO

memory No.

A00 10.0000 AM A05 1000.0000 FM

b00 100.0000 WFM b05 1100.0000 FM

A01 200.0000 WFM A06 1200.0000 FM

b01 300.0000 AM b06 1299.9950 FM

A02 400.0000 FM A07 145.0000 FM

b02 500.0000 WFM b07 433.0000 FM

A03 600.0000 WFM A08 433.0000 FM

b03 700.0000 WFM b08 1295.0000 FM

A04* 800.0000 FM A--

b04* 902.0000 FM b--

* Cellular frequencies blocked for US consumer version.
** These memories are set depending on 2VFO watch, detailed on page 32.

Refer to “2VFO Watch” on page 32 and “2VFO Watch with 2VFO Watch Reception Memor y”
on page 33.

Frequency

(MHz)

MODE

2VFO

memory No.

Frequency

(MHz)

2VFO Watch**

MODE

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Setting Number List

Setting

No.

00 Changing steps P. 51

01 Changing fast steps P. 51

02 Setting the lamp function P. 52

03

04 Setting the S-meter sensitivity P. 53

05 Setting the S-meter buzzer P. 54

06

Initial Display Function Page

Setting the timer P. 52

(This setting is unavailable for this
product.)

—

07

08 Setting the search P. 55

09 Setting the memory scan P. 56

10

Setting the resumption time P. 54

Setting the limit link search P. 57

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Setting

No.

11

12 Confirming limit search frequencies P. 59

13 Erasing all memory from a memory bank P. 59

14 Erasing VFO skip memor y P. 60

15

16 Cancelling muting during a scan P. 61

17 Antenna selection P. 62

Initial Display Function Page

Setting the memory for a memory bank link
scan

Erasing the memory channel’s skip mark P. 61

P. 5 8

18

19 Increasing the volume automatically in FM P. 63

20 Setting the tone frequency P. 63

21 Selecting reversed tone frequency P. 64

22

Using the earphone as an antenna P. 62

(This setting is unavailable for this
product.)

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APPENDIX

Setting

No.

23

24

25 Setting DCS codes P. 65

26 Setting DCS code phases P. 66

27

28 Changing the battery saving time P. 67

29 Displaying the battery voltage P. 67

Initial Display Function Page

Selecting Voice Inverter Carriers

(Not available for US domestic version)

Switching the display information
automatically

Turing the beep off P. 66

P. 6 4

P. 6 5

30

31

32 Revising the step frequency P. 69

33

Charging the Ni-MH Battery P. 68

(This setting is unavailable for this
product.)

Shifting the microprocessor’s clock frequency

–

P. 6 9

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APPENDIX

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Solution

No power The battery is consumed. Replace new battery.

Charge the battery.

The battery polarity is different. Insert the battery correctly.

Time to press the PWR key is
short.

No reception The antenna is not correctly

No audio Volume setting is too low. Increase the volume.

Audio is distorted A frequency is not tuned. Tune the frequency correctly.

Noise is emitted Squelch value is set too small. Set the squelch to “Threshold”.

Search is not started Squelch value is set too small. Set the squelch to “Threshold”.

Specific frequency is
skipped.

Scan is not started Squelch value is set too small. Set the squelch to “Threshold”.

Keys do not respond Key lock function is set. Cancel key lock function.

attached.

A frequency is not tuned. Tune the frequency correctly.

Selected antenna is different. Select the correct antenna type

Attenuator function is set. Cancel attenuator function.

A frequency is not tuned. Tune the frequency correctly.

The reception mode is different. Set the reception mode.

Squelch value is set too large. Set the squelch to “Threshold”.

Tone squelch frequency is
different.

DCS code is different. Set the code correctly.

The reception mode is different. Set the reception mode.

Search skip is set. Cancel the search skip.

Press the PWR key for 2
seconds or longer.

Attach the antenna correctly.

with setting number 17 or 18.

Set the tone squelch correctly.

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Specifications

Frequency range ................................................................100 kHz – 1299.995 MHz (*)

Circuit type ............................................. AM, FM: Triple conversion super-heterodyne

Receiving modes ..................................................................................AM, WFM, NFM

I.F bandwidth ............................................................ AM/NFM: 15 kHz, WFN: 220 kHz

Memory channels ....................................................... 1000 (10 banks x 100 channels)

Scan speed ..................................................................................................8 steps/sec

Select scan channels ................................................................................................100

Priority channels ...........................................................................................................1

Pass frequencies ......................................................................................................100

Sensitivity (typical) AM (10 dB S/N) ..................................... 0.2– 5 MHz 1.3 μV

5–160 MHz 0.6 μV
160–370 MHz 0.6 μV
370–520 MHz 0.6 μV
520–1300 MHz 0.7 μV

FM (12 dB SINAD) .................................5–160 MHz 0.2 μV

160–370 MHz 0.2 μV
370–520 MHz 0.28 μV
520–1300 MHz 0.35 μV

WFM (12 dB SINAD) ..............................5–160 MHz 0.9 μV

160–370 MHz 0.8 μV
370–520 MHz 1 μV
520–1300 MHz 1 μV

Intermediate frequencies ............................................243.95 MHz, 21.7 MHz, 450 kHz

Tuning steps ..............................5, 6.25, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100 kHz

Selectivity ................................................................ AM/FM: More than 15 kHz / -6 dB

Conducted spurious emission ..........................................................less than -57 dBm

Frequency stability ........................................................................ ±2.5 ppm (by TCXO)

AF output power ......................................100 mW, at 10% distortion with an 8 7 load

External speaker connector ......................................................... 3.5 mm jack (MONO)

Antenna connector ......................................................................................SMA (50 7)

Battery requirement ............................................. 2 x AA (LR6) Ni-MH or alkaline cells

Battery life .........................................................Approx. 22 h in normal listening mode

External power supply ...........................................................................6V DC, 500 mA

Current drain .......................................... Approx. 110 mA (Receive, AF output 50 mW)

Operating temperature ........................................................................... -10°C – +50°C

Dimensions (projections excluded) ..................................... 60(W) x 95(H ) x 24(D) mm

Weight .........................................................210 g (with antenna and batteries) 7.4 oz

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
(*) Cellular frequencies locked in the U.S.A version. Unblocked version available to qualified purchasers.

WFM: double conversion super-heterodyne

(* Selectable depending on bands)

WFM: More than 110 kHz / -6 dB

20 mA (Standby, saver 1:4 on)

65 mA (Standby, saver off)

2.4” x 3.7” x 0.9”

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