Understanding Your Scanner
This document provides essential information for operating the AOR AR880 VHF-UHF Radio Scanner. Learn how to effectively search for frequencies, store them into memory, and understand the unit's specifications.
Key Features and Operations
- Manual Searching: Switch to manual mode to step through frequencies or hold the MANUAL key for a slower search rate.
- Storing Frequencies: Save any found frequency into an available memory channel by pressing ENTER followed by the channel number.
- -12.5 KHz Switch: Utilize this feature for compatibility with 800 band systems using 12.5 KHz offsets. It functions exclusively within the 800 MHz band.
- Programming Channels: Enter frequencies into memory channels using the "MANUAL" mode. Follow the step-by-step instructions for accurate programming.
- Scanning: Activate scanning of programmed memory channels by pressing the SCAN key. Adjust the squelch control to optimize performance.
- Channel Lockout: Omit specific channels from the scanning sequence by selecting them in scanning mode.
- Scan Delay: Activate the "DELAY" mode to prevent missing transmissions by having the scanner wait a few seconds after a transmission ends.
- Manual Operation: Monitor a single channel continuously by repeatedly pressing the MANUAL key until the desired channel is displayed.
- Search Mode: Explore unknown frequencies within user-defined limits and increments. For optimal results, set narrow search limits.
Specifications Overview
The AOR AR880 offers a frequency coverage from 30-49.995 MHz, 138-174 MHz, 436-512 MHz, and 830-950 MHz. It features 20 channels, a scan speed of 13 channels/sec, and various search increments including 5, 10, 12.5 KHz, and 25 KHz depending on the band.
Controls Explained
Familiarize yourself with the top panel controls including VOLUME (with power on/off), SQUELCH, LOCK, and the -12.5K switch. The front keyboard controls include SEARCH, SCAN, PROG, INC, MANUAL, DLY/HOLD, CLEAR, and the numeric keys 0-9.
