Main dial is used to tune through the receive frequency. Also used to select receive
mode, squelch level, IF BW and AGC.
[ENT] Determine the selection of data/functions (used to finalise selection).
[STEP 1] PUSH (tap) with a finger (only momentarily) to enter the numeric data
which is printed directly on the key in orange (primary function). PRESS (longer than
one second) to select the function which is printed above the key in white.
Operating the AR7000 is simple if you follow the basic principles:-
1. Press (and hold for more than one second) the key of your intended function such
as [STEP] and [MODE].
2. Select your desired value or data using the main dial or [
←]
[
→]
arrow keys.
3. Press [ENT] key to confirm the entry.
Understanding the basic operation
Basic operating modes
The AR7000 is equipped with the 2 dial modes (VFO-A, VFO-B) and one memory
mode. Push the [
→]
key to scroll from VFO-A to VFO-B to Memory back to VFO-A...
in sequence. Push the [
←]
key to scroll VFO-A to Memory to VFO-B to VFO-A...in
sequence.
{figure 4} Shows Dial mode VFO-A
{figure 5} Shows Dial mode VFO-B
{figure 6} Shows Memory mode
Audio volume
Push the [
↑]
key to increase the audio volume. Push the [
↓]
key to decrease the
audio volume. The audio volume level is indicated on the LCD as a graphical triangle
bar meter in the upper right of the LCD.
{figure 7}
K.Lock key lock
Press the [K.Lock] key to disable all other keys until [K.Lock] is pressed again. This
is useful to prevent accidental movement of receive frequency while monitoring an
important transmission or receiving data such as NAVTEX.
{figure 8}
Squelch control
