AE 230 H Racing Multiband Scanning Receiver
Contents Precautions...........................................................................5 Introduction .............................................................................5 Band Plan 1 ............................................................................6 Feature Highlights .................................................................8 General ....................................................................................8 About This Manual..................................
Viewing Memory Used ........................................................31 Viewing the Firmware Version ...........................................31 Adjusting the Key Beep ......................................................31 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ..........................................31 Turning Power Save On or Off ..........................................31 Priority Scan .........................................................................31 Using the Backlight.....................
Service Search (Air Band) .................................................55 Changing the step of Air Band ..........................................55 Quick Search ........................................................................55 CTCSS/DCS Search ...........................................................56 Custom Search ....................................................................56 Preset Custom Search Ranges ........................................57 BAND PLAN 1 ........................
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use the supplied mono headphone. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset with lower impedance might be potentially hazardous to your hearing, when tuned to high volume settings. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
Use your scanner to monitor: • • • • • • • • Automobile races Public safety systems Police and fire departments, including rescue and Paramedics (please follow the national laws for monitoring such radio services!) Business/Industrial radio Utilities Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands Air band Railroad Communications This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step and default mode (AM or FM). To select a band plan from 1, 2 and 3: • • Make sure the power is turned off.
Band Plan 2 (this Band Plan is specially designed for Germany) Frequency Range (MHz) 25.0000 - 49.9950 50.0000 - 84.0100 84.0150 - 87.2950 Mode FM FM FM 108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 143.9950 144.0000 - 145.9875 146.0000 - 155.9900 156.0000 - 157.4250 157.4375 - 160.5875 160.6000 - 162.0250 162.0375 - 173.9875 216.0000 - 224.9950 400.0000 - 405.9875 406.0000 - 439.9937 440.0000 - 449.9937 450.0000 - 469.9900 470.0000 - 512.0000 806.0000 - 960.0000 1240.0000 - 1300.
Band Plan 3 Frequency Rage (MHz) 25.0000 - 29.9950 30.0000 - 79.9937 80.0000 - 82.9937 83.0000 - 87.2937 108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 137.9950 138.0000 - 157.9937 158.0000 - 160.5937 160.6000 - 162.5937 162.6000 - 173.9937 216.0000 - 224.9950 400.0000 - 405.9875 406.0000 - 439.9937 440.0000 - 465.9937 466.0000 - 469.9937 470.0000 - 512.0000 806.0000 - 960.0000 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 Mode FM FM FM FM AM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM Step (kHz) 5 6.25 6.25 6.25 12.5 / 8.
or groups you don’t want to scan. Quick Car Select – You can set the scanner so you can select and listen to a car by pressing a single key. Lockout – You can lock out any system, group, frequency, or channel while scanning. If you lock out a system or group, any channels belonging to that system or group are also locked out. You can lock out up to 200 frequencies. The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the Close Cal feature or while searching.
range using up to 16 characters per name. Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Duplicate Frequency Alert – Alerts you if you try to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in the scanner. Memory Backup – If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. Multi Bands – With Aircraft and 800 / 900 MHz bands. Note: The scanner’s frequency coverage is not continuous.
Battery Save – You can set the scanner so it reduces the amount of power it needs if there are no transmissions. Key Controls Key Lock – You can deactivate the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s programming. Key Beep – You can control whether the scanner beeps when you press a key. PC Control and Cloning PC Control – You can transfer programming data to and from your scanner and your personal computer, and control the scanner using a computer.
To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read the chapter “Understanding Scanning” for a quick background on the technology. The first thing you’ll need to do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See pages 17-20 if you need any help doing this.
What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your AE230H scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission. What is Searching? The AE230H can search each band and up to 10 frequency bands together to find active frequencies.
stations. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the scanner’s squelch remains closed and you hear nothing. You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes.
Using the Scanner at the Racetrack Keeping up with the action at the racetrack is easy and fun. You can hear drivers communicating with their pit crews, officials communicating with drivers and crews, and track workers communicating with everybody. Each user at the racetrack transmits and receives on one or more frequencies. The scanner organizes racetrack frequencies by the name of the race you are scanning and by car number.
frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as LPD/PMR radios. The range is typically 1-5 km, depending upon the terrain and many other factors. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system.
Included With Your Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. • • • • • • • • • Scanner PC Connection Cable AC Adapter Wrist Strap Belt Clip Batteries Antennas Owners Manual Headset Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.
Using Batteries You can power your scanner using supplied rechargeable AA batteries or other non rechargeable batteries of AA size, which are everywhere available. Using Rechargeable Batteries Before you use Ni-MH (or the older Ni-Cd battery types, you must charge them. The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries: • Make sure the power is turned off. • Slide the battery compartment cover.
Using Non-rechargeable Batteries You can also use two alkaline batteries to power your scanner. Before you use alkaline batteries, you must remove the sticker in the compartment and move the switch to REG. ALK. BATT position. Cautions: • • • • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into the DC 6V socket on the side of the scanner then plug the other end into a standard 230 V AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed without removing the sticker, or, after removing, REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect one of the two audio output wires to any power supply or ground terminal. Doing this might damage the scanner, because it has a “floating ground” audio amplifier system. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner.
A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function on the left side of the labeled below a key, hold down scanner then press the key. appears on the display. If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you understand each key's function. Key Name Description CAR/ CAR – Selects a car in scan mode.
Key Name Description L/O L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. + L/O – Press quickly to lock and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to unlock all groups and channels in a conventional system. / 1-9, 0/Race Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Press quickly to cancel a prompt.
Key Name Description No/ – Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency. At a prompt, answers “No.” + Rev – Monitors the currently-tuned frequency’s reverse frequency. E – Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Search Hold mode. At a prompt, answers “Yes.” + Att – Turns the scanner’s attenuator on or off for the current channel.
appears when you lock the keypad (see “Locking/Unlocking the Keypad” alerts you when the battery power gets low. GRP shows the currently activated group, appears . The currently active with numbers group indicator flashes. AM/FM NFM appears to show the type of transmission. L/O appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. appears when you hold down to select a function.
scanner, hold down on the left side of the scanner, then press that key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching, press . To select a system in Scan or Scan Hold mode, hold down and rotate the scroll control. Using the Scroll Control Turn the scroll control on top of the scanner to select a channel or frequency in Hold mode, select menu items in Menu mode, and to select a character while editing a name.
systems according to the assigned quick key. • Then the race assigned to the next quick key (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) is scanned. Systems not assigned to a quick key are scanned last. • Within a quick key, systems are scanned in the order they were assigned. • Within a system, channels are scanned according to the assigned channel group, with the same priority as described above for systems. • The AE230H scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time option (see “Setting the System Hold Time”.
• Press Hold to set the selection. Holding on a Car Follow these steps to hold on a car within the currently-selected racing system. • Press 0 in Scan mode, rotate the scroll control to select the race, then press E. • Press CAR, enter the driver’s number, then press CAR. • Or press CAR twice, rotate the scroll control to select the driver, then press CAR. You can select the car’s first unlocked frequency.
Selecting System Channel Groups Within a system, you can assign groups of channels to a group quick key (see “Setting the Group Quick Key”) Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel group within a system while scanning. to hold on the system (or hold • Press and rotate the scroll control to select the system). • and press the number key Continue to hold corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate.
Holding On a Channel To hold on a channel, press Hold while the channel is active. To select a different channel, rotate the scroll control. If you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system, the scanner selects channels in the previous or next system. To resume scanning, press Scan. Note: You can select any channel (locked or unlocked). Quick-Storing Channels • • • Hold on an existing channel in any system. Enter the frequency you want to store. To quick-store the channel, press E.
Other Settings Displaying System Information Viewing Memory Used SEE SCANNER INFO % MEMORY USED E E A bar showing the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu. Viewing the Firmware Version SEE SCANNER INFO FIRMWARE VERSION E E Press any key to return to the previous menu. Adjusting the Key Beep ADJUST KEY BEEP E • OFF: The scanner is silent when you press a key. • ON: The scanner beeps when you press a key.
have highest priority. PRI appears when you select this mode. • PLUS ON: The scanner only scans priority channels in unlocked systems. PRI flashes when you select this mode. Using the Backlight SET BACKLIGHT E • 10 SEC The backlight stays on for 10 seconds after + . you press • 30 SEC The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after you press + . • SQUELCH The backlight turns on when the squelch opens then stays on for 5 seconds.
• PC CONTROL Lets you set the baud rate your scanner uses to communicate with a personal computer. See “Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer”. • WIRED CLONE Lets you set your scanner as a master or a slave, letting you transfer programming to or from another AE230H scanner.
Cloning the Scanner To clone (copy) data from one AE230H scanner to another AE230H scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a 9 pin SUB D null modem adapter cable + 9 pin gender changer adapter (neither included), available at most computer stores. Depending on the computer supplier, also combined gender changers with null modem function are available, so that You may need only one common adapter.
CLONE SLAVE PRESS SCAN KEY When you are ready to clone the scanner, press Scan on the slave scanner first, then on the master scanner. The master scanner checks the connection between the two scanners, then transfers its data to the slave scanner. When the transfer is complete, Complete appears on both scanners. If the transfer did not work, Error appears on the master scanner. Using the Menu The scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you set up and use the scanner.
Set up the scanner’s Close Call operation . Setting Close Call Options Set up priority options. Priority Scan Set up backlight options. Using the Backlight Set up key beep options. Adjusting the Key Beep Set up battery save options. Turning Power Save On or Off View informati on about your scanner.
Transfer informati on between it and your personal computer . Installing the Demo Software and Using the PC Control and Cloning Options Programming Radio Systems To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes you are programming a new system. Programming radio systems is completed in two major steps. Don't skip either step! • • Plan the system. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in the previous step.
Quickly Programming Racing Systems You can use the menu system to program a racing system (see “Manually Programming Racing Systems”). Or you can follow the onscreen prompts as described in this section to quickly program your scanner. These prompts are designed to help you quickly enter a new race from a frequency list purchased at the track (if the system is not already preprogrammed into your scanner). When you complete Steps 5 and 6, almost all cars will use the default settings for the other steps. 1.
7. Press E to enter advanced options (Steps 8-11) or press to skip to Step 12. 8. Set the modulation type (AUTO is almost always the correct choice), then press E. 9. Set the attenuator (turn it on to eliminate interference from other sources), then press E. 10. Set the channel priority (turn it on if you want the scanner to interrupt operation every few seconds to check for transmissions by this driver), then press E. 11.
13. To enter another car in this race, press E then repeat from Step 3. Otherwise, press No. 14. When you finish, press Scan to begin scanning the race. Manually Programming Racing Systems PROGRAM SYSTEM NEW SYSTEM E CONFIRM? E RACING E E The scanner creates an empty racing system, with a default name of SYSTEM INN R. NNN increments as you add new systems. R indicates that this is a racing system. Refer to the appropriate chapters to set system-wide options: • See “Editing the System Name” (p.
options. Then refer to the appropriate section to set or change a car setting.
Setting a Car’s Quick Key PROGRAM SYSTEM Select the system EDIT CAR E E E Select the car E SET QUICK KEY E After selecting this option, press 0-9 or rotate the scroll control to assign the car to a quick key or press No to assign the car to no quick key, then press E. Hints: • You can assign as many cars to the same quick key as you want. • To be scanned, a car’s quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked.
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this car when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. LOCKOUT - the car is not scanned. UNLOCKED - the car is scanned. Note: The default setting is Unlocked. Programming Conventional Systems PROGRAM SYSTEM NEW SYSTEM E E CONVENTIONAL E CONFIRM? E The scanner creates an empty conventional system, with a default name of SYSTEM NNN C. NNN increments as you add new systems. C indicates that this is a conventional system.
• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” (p.48) • See “Setting the Group Quick Key” (p.48) • See “Deleting Groups” (p.49) • See “Setting Group Lockout” (p.49) • See “Entering/Editing Conventional Channels” Entering/Editing Conventional Channels EDIT CHANNEL E NEW CHANNEL E INPUT FREQUENCY Enter the frequency for the channel, then press E.
control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: • Each system name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit. • The default system names include C (conventional) or R (race) in the 16th position to indicate the system type: • Press • Press key twice to delete the current character. key three times to clear the entire alpha tag.
UNLOCKED - the system is scanned Note: You can also lock or unlock a system by pressing , selecting the system, then pressing + L/O. Setting the System Hold Time PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system EDIT SYS OPTION E E SET HOLD TIME E This setting controls how many seconds the scanner scans a system before moving to the next unlocked system. Enter a value from 0-255, then press E to save the setting.
Select the system EDIT SYS OPTION SET DATA SKIP E E E This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it stops on a channel that has a data signal. ON - the scanner stops briefly on the channel, but then immediately resumes scanning automatically. Press E to select. OFF - the scanner remains on the channel until the transmission stops. Press E to select. Notes: • • This setting is ignored for AM channels. The default setting for this feature is ON.
Group-Level Settings The settings in this section apply to all of the channels stored in the current group. Entering/Editing the Group Name PROGRAM SYSTEM Select the system EDIT GROUP Select the group EDIT NAME E E E E E Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name: 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. then rotate the scroll 2. Press and hold down control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the group name.
Setting Group Lockout PROGRAM SYSTEM Select the system E E EDIT GROUP E Select the group SET LOCKOUT E E This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. LOCKOUT - the group is not scanned. UNLOCKED - the group is scanned. Note: The default setting is Unlocked. Deleting Groups PROGRAM SYSTEM Select the system EDIT GROUP E E E Select the group DELETE GROUP E E The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, ress E.
EDIT NAME E Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. then rotate the scroll 2. Press and hold down control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the channel name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: • • • • • • Each channel name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit.
Setting Channel Alert PROGRAM SYSTEM Select the system EDIT GROUP Select the group E E E EDIT CHANNEL E E Select the channel SET ALERT E E This setting controls whether the scanner will alert you when the channel becomes active. Select your setting, then press E. ON - the scanner beeps when the channel becomes active. OFF - no alert sounds. Note: The default setting is OFF.
with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to scroll to the desired tone. SET LOCKOUT the scanner does not stop on the channel if the tone you select is present. The scanner prompts you to select a CTCSS or DCS tone. Notes: • • The default setting is OFF. See “What is CTCSS/DCS?” for a complete list of CTCSS and DCS tones.
SET ATTENUATOR E This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press E. ON - the channel is attenuated by about 18 dB. OFF - the channel is not attenuated. Notes: • • The default setting is OFF. You can also toggle this setting by holding on the and E.
LOCKOUT - the channel is not scanned. UNLOCKED - the channel is scanned. Notes: • • • The default setting is Unlocked. You can also lock or unlock a channel by selecting it while scanning or holding, then pressing L/O. See also in the chapter “Basic Operation” . Deleting Channels PROGRAM SYSTEM Select the system EDIT GROUP Select the group EDIT CHANNEL E E E E E Select the channel DELETE CHANNEL E E The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No.
EDIT CHANNEL PASTE CHANNEL E E Then, if necessary, edit the channel you copied to give it a unique name and other settings. Note: The paste option appears only if you have previously copied a channel from a system of the same type you are currently editing. Searching and Storing Service Search (Air Band) The Air Service Search feature allows you to scroll through the preprogrammed services. . 1. Press 2. Turn the scroll control until SEARCH FOR... appears, then press E. 3.
• the search menu. CTCSS/DCS Search CTCSS/DCS Search lets you search for CTCSS or DCS tones when it finds an active frequency in Search and Close Call modes. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes. Turning this option on lets the scanner search for CTCSS/ DCS tones. If the scanner detects the tone, it displays the tone’s frequency and DCS code. 1. Press then turn the scroll control until SRCH/CLOCALL OPT appears. Then press E. One of the search feature options appear. 2.
• • • To turn search ranges on or off, press 0 and 1-9. To hold searching, press Hold. then press To resume searching, press Scan/Srch or Hold again. • To lock out a frequency found while searching, press L/O. SEARCH LOCKOUT? appears. • Press E to lock out the frequency or No to continue monitoring. If you turn off the active custom search range, the scanner skips to the next custom search range and continues searching.
BAND PLAN 2 (specially for Germany) Custom Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Custom 7 Custom 8 Custom 9 Custom 10 Frequency (MHz) 25.0000 87.2950 108.0000 136.9875 137.0000 173.9875 216.0000 224.9950 400.0000 405.9875 406.0000 439.9937 440.0000 469.9900 470.0000 512.0000 806.0000 960.0000 1240.0000 1300.0000 BAND PLAN 3 Custom Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Custom 7 Custom 8 Custom 9 Custom 10 Frequency (MHz) 25.0000 87.2937 108.0000 136.9875 137.0000 173.
3. Turn the scroll control until the name of the custom search range you want to edit appears, then press E to select it. The following options appear as you turn the scroll control. EDIT NAME lets you edit the custom search range’s name EDIT SRCH LIMIT lets you view and select the frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts you to enter the upper and lower search limits. SET DELAY TIME lets you set the amount of time the scanner will delay before continuing to search after a transmission ends.
3. Turn the scroll control until the system where you want to store the frequencies appears, then press E to select it. Note: You cannot select a racing system. If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, NO SYSTEM STORED appears. Storing a System You can store frequencies into the system you selected in “Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scanner stores frequencies in a new group it creates. • Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System”.A search option appears.
• • To turn Close Call detection on (CC DND, CC then . PRI) or Off, press When the feature is on, appears on the display and normal operation is briefly interrupted about every 2 seconds. Notes: • CC DND (Do Not Disturb) - The scanner checks for a Close Call hit every 2 seconds only if the scanner is not currently stopped on a transmission. If the scanner is on a transmission the scanner waits until the signal ends to perform a Close Call check. This prevents breaks in audio during Close Call checks.
• CLOSE CALL ONLY: Lets you set the scanner only for Close Call searching. The scanner does not scan frequencies or channels when this option is turned on. To select this option, press E. • CC AUTO STORE: Lets you select whether the scanner automatically stores Close Call hits into channels. If you turn this option on, the scanner starts Close Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting.
• • • • • • • LIGHT (the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) BEEP (the scanner beeps when it receives a Close Call signal) NONE (the scanner does not alert) Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press E. SET CC BANDS: Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off. VHF LOW (25.0000 – max.87.2875 MHz) AIR BAND (108.0000 - 136.9916 MHz) VHF HIGH (137.0000 - 224.9950 MHz, except for 174.0000 - 215.9999 MHz) UHF (400.0000 - 512.
that contains that frequency. Unlocking All Frequencies SRCH/CLOCALL OPT E FREQ LOCKOUTS UNLOCK ALL E E The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out frequencies, press E. Otherwise, to cancel, press No. Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies SRCH/CLOCALL OPT E FREQ LOCKOUTS E RVW SEARCH L/O E The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and prompts you to unlock the frequency. Press E to unlock the frequency.
you set, it stops the auto-store operation. Setting the Modulation Type SRCH/CLOCALL OPT SET MODULATION E E This setting controls the modulation type used for quick search and Close Call operations. • AUTO AM FM NFM Select your setting, then press E.
• • • If you are trying to test the Close Call feature with a nearby transmitter and you do not talk into the transmitter, the scanner will detect this as data and will skip the frequency when Data Skip is on. Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter. The default for this feature is ON. Setting the Delay Time SRCH/CLOCALL OPT E SET DELAY TIME E This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming quick search, service search or Close Call operation.
• entry tone for that key entry. Location • • • • • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation might provide better reception. Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.
Troubleshooting If your AE230H is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem The scanner doesn’t work. Possible Cause The scanner might not be receiving any power. Improper reception. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Scan won’t stop. The squelch might need to be adjusted. The antenna might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory.
Problem Scan won’t start. Possible Cause The channel might not be active. You must press Scan to scan. The squelch might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Suggestion Wait for a transmission on the channel. Press Scan. Adjust the squelch threshold to the point, where it just opens. See also the chapter about “Setting the Squelch” Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Check the antenna connection.
External Connectors: Antenna socket...............................................BNC Type Headphone socket............................................... 3.5mm DC Power socket ………………….. (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 4.4mm Remote Connector for PC & Cloning….......... 4 Pin Mini Size: ........... 72.4 mm (W) x 34.5 mm (D) x 138.5 mm (H) Weight: ............................................................appr.
http://www.racescanner.eu This website offers race frequency programming software and accessories. • information, Before you start to program your scanner, decide how you want to organize the frequencies you want to scan. For example, some areas are best organized by geographic location (east, north, south, west, central, etc), while others are best organized by agency (police, sheriff, ambulance, fire, etc.).
Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet Race Name Fill in the name of the race you want to scan. For example, you can enter "Formula 1" here. Car #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Fill in the details for each car number and driver, frequency, whether the car number/driver is a priority car number/driver, and information about the car number/ driver’s CTCSS/DCS information (if any) you want to store for this race.
Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Fill in a name that describes the system you want to create. For example, you can enter "Race Control" or "Amateur Radio" here. If you want to store more than one type of frequency, you can enter "Mixed." Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/ deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick key to multiple systems. Group Name and Quick Key Each worksheet documents the settings for one channel group within a system.
Conventional System Worksheet (Template) Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Priority Alpha Tag 74 CTCSS/DCS
Preprogrammed Systems Your scanner is preprogrammed with frequencies used at races within the Formula 1. By default, one of the racing systems are unlocked, and your scanner begins to scan them when you turn it on. To speed up scanning, you can lock out systems that are beyond your reception area (typically no more than a few kilometers using the supplied stub antenna). Follow these steps to lock out systems:. . 1. Press and hold , rotate the scroll 2.
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