Manual Part 3

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There is no receive. Check that a suitable aerial is connected to the AR8200 and the attenuator is not
switched on (ATT legend). Check that VOICE squelch is not in use (VSQ legend), check that LEVEL
squelch (LSQ legend) is not in operation.
Intermittent receive. Check that priority is not engaged and the band scope is not in operation. Ensure
that POWER SAVE is not enabled in the CONFIG menu.
Strange audio. Ensure that you are using the correct receive mode and are tuned to the centre of the
signal. In most cases the AR8200 can automatically select the correct parameters.
to select auto-mode.
No frequency display. If all other LCD characters appear normal check that the FREQ DISP facility is
not set OFF in the CONFIG menu.
LCD is dim. Check that the contrast is set to a sensible level (not too low) in the CONFIG menu
(around 10). An LCD test facility is provided. Power-up the AR8200 while holding ,
to switch off the test.
LCD legends are all shown. Check that the contrast is set to a sensible level (not too high) in the
CONFIG menu (around 10).
Cannot save any data. Ensure that write protect is not set. It is also possible for data not to be saved if
the batteries are very low in charge.
Cannot enter frequencies. Ensure that you are entering frequencies in MHz format between the range
of 0.100 MHz and 2040.000 MHz.
Keypad inoperative. Ensure that the key lock is not engaged (key symbol on the LCD).
the key to toggle keylock on / off.
Keypad and operation is sluggish. Ensure that POWER SAVE is not enabled in the CONFIG menu.
No SCAN. Check that you have memory data saved and that all channels are not locked out (PASS).
No SEARCH. Check that you have search data programmed and that all frequencies are not locked out
(PASS).
19-3 Trouble shooting - Take note of the following
Select scan cannot operate in conjunction with mode scan. Select scan is disabled when priority is
engaged.
Priority is disabled when the band scope is in operation. If a long DELAY time is set, priority ‘eats’
away at delay time causing it to shorten. If the optional CT8200 slot card is in use, CTCSS SEARCH
cannot operate with priority engaged due to the required CTCSS search time being quite long.
Section 19-2, 19-3