Specifications

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PUSH this key to place the AR8600 into 2VFO mode where you may receive spot frequencies and
‘generally monitor activity’. The LCD displays two lines of frequency readout, the upper (larger) being
the current receive frequency. The LCD legend “2VFO” confirms selection with each VFO being
identified as “V-A” and “V-B”.
again to toggle between VFO-A “V-A” and VFO-B “V-B”.
to initiate VFO search between the two displayed frequency limits set by VFO-A and
VFO-B, the legend “V-SR” confirms selection of VFO SEARCH.
to access the VFO MODE select menu where the following
parameters may be configured:-
VFO SCAN ON / OFF (default = OFF)
DELAY OFF / HOLD / 0.1s to 9.9s (default = OFF)
LEVEL OFF / 1 to 255 (default = OFF)
VOICE OFF / 1 to 255 (default = OFF)
FREE OFF / 1s to 60s (default = OFF)
AUTOSTORE ON / OFF (default = OFF)
DELETE J (deletes the current data from bank J)
QUICK MEMORY OFF / 10s to 990s (default = OFF)
PRESS this key to switch the AR8600 on and off as a toggle. The main PWR/VOL control must be ‘on’
in order for the STANDBY switch to operate. Hold the key for more than one second for the
press to be registered.
PUSH this key to activate the band scope, the , or key to return to
normal operation.
Note: Priority operation is disabled when the band scope facility is in use.
Traces will be overwritten as the band scope is written from left to right on the LCD. To build up a long
term activity display, to toggle the PEAK HOLD facility on / off, the
LCD legend “HLD” confirms operation.
The key sequence recalls a previously saved band scope trace.
PUSH this key to PASS (lockout) memory channels during memory read & scan mode and to PASS
(skip) unwanted frequencies in search mode. Also acts as select ON/OFF/DEFAULT toggle in various
menus.
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