Albrecht AE92H Manual
Albrecht AE92H Manual
Albrecht AE92H Manual
Scanning Receiver
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AE92H Controls and Display
Antenna
(See “Connecting the
Antenna” on Page 11-12) Headphone Jack
Squelch
Volume
Display
Keypad
DC 6V
Jack
Power
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Contents
AE92H Controls and Display ............................. 2
Introduction ................................ ............................ 4
Precautions................................ ............................ 4
Earphone Warning ................................ ................ 4
Safety Warning ................................ ...................... 4
Legal notes: ................................ ........................... 4
Feature Highlights ................................ ................. 6
About this Manual................................ .................. 7
Understanding Scanning................................ ....... 7
What is Scanning? ................................ ................ 7
What is Searching? ................................ ............... 7
Conventional Scanning ................................ ......... 7
Simplex Operation ................................ ................. 8
Repeater Operation................................ ............... 8
Where to obtain more Information ........................ 8
Included with Your Scanner ................................ .. 9
Setting Up Your Scanner ................................ ...... 9
Using Internal Batteries ................................ ........... 9
Using Rechargeable Batteries................................ . 9
Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries ....................... 10
Using AC Power ................................ .................. 11
Connecting the Antenna................................ ...... 11
Connecting an Optional Antenna........................... 12
Connecting an Earphone/ ext. Speaker ............. 12
Connecting an Extension Speaker ........................ 12
Attaching the Belt Clip................................ ......... 13
About Your Scanner ................................ ............ 13
A Look at the Keypad ................................ .......... 14
A Look at the Display ................................ .......... 16
Understanding Banks................................ .......... 17
Operation ................................ ............................. 17
Turning the scanner on and setting squelch...... 17
Storing known Frequencies into Channels ........ 17
Searching for active Frequencies ....................... 18
Service Search ................................ .................... 18
Scanning the Stored Channels........................... 19
Manually Selecting a Channel ............................ 19
Frequency Search ................................ ............... 19
Chain Search Mode ................................ ............ 20
Chain Search Hold Mode................................ .... 20
Storing Frequencies Found During Chain Search
into Channel Memory ................................ .......... 20
Setting the Search Range................................ ... 21
Direct Entry Search ................................ ............. 21
Direct Entry Search Hold Mode................................ 22
Search Skip Memory................................ ............. 23
Delay ................................ ................................ .... 23
Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off ..... 24
Locking Out Channels................................ ......... 24
Priority ................................ ................................ .. 24
Using Keylock ................................ ....................... 25
Using the Display Backlight ................................ 25
Troubleshooting ................................ ................... 25
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Resetting the Scanner ................................ ........ 27
Care and Maintenance................................ ........ 27
Birdies ................................ ................................ .. 28
Specifications................................ ....................... 29
European 2 years warranty................................ . 30
Where to find service hints and documentation ..... 30
Optional Accessories................................ ........... 31
CE-Declaration of Conformity............................. 32
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Albrecht AE92H handheld Scanner.
The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can
program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The
scanner lets you scan transmissions and is preprogrammed with
service banks for your convenience. You can quickly search
those frequencies most commonly used by Air band and FM CB,
without tedious and complicated programming.
Use your scanner to monitor:
• Air band
• FM CB
as special search bands.
Precautions
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the
following.
Earphone Warning
Use only a genuine Albrecht earphone. An incorrect earphone
may be hazardous to your hearing.
Turn down volume before connecting the earphone and then
adjust volume to suit.
Safety Warning
Albrecht does not declare this unit to be waterproof. To reduce
the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain
or moisture.
Trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of
their respective holders.
Legal notes:
Depending on national regulations, it can be restricted to listen
to certain public or private radio services. All users are
requested to gather the necessary informations about radio
services and their protections and privacy. In some countries
unauthorized monitoring of transmissions may be even regarded
and prosecuted as a crime.
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This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step,
default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can
hear for each range. The scanner has 2 Band Plans, which are
useful for major regions in Europe. Band Plan 2 is optimized for
Germany.
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Note: Please carry out a memory initialization (Reset, see page
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Feature Highlights
Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 10
locations and search all locations in a chain of frequency bands.
Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent
accidental changes to the scanner's programming.
Two Power Options - let you power the scanner using internal
batteries or external AC power using the included AC adapter.
Battery Low Alert - warns you when battery power gets low.
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About this Manual
The screen displays used in this manual are representations of
what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you
see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings
you select, you might notice some differences between what is
in this manual and what appears on your scanner.
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 next chapter for a quick
background on the technology behind the hobby. 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
“Using Internal Batteries” on Page 9 and “Connecting the
Antenna” on Page 11 if you need any help doing this.
Understanding Scanning
This section provides you with background on how scanning
works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your
scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the
most from your AE92H.
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two way
communications do not transmit continuously. Your AE92H
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 AE92H can search for active frequencies. This is different
from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that
have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select
frequency bands to search, the scanner searches for any active
frequency within the lower and upper limits you specify. When
the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on that frequency
as long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency is
interesting, you can program it into one of the banks. If not, you
can continue to search.
Conventional Scanning
Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each
group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single
frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater
systems). Any time one of them transmits, their transmission
always goes out on the same frequency. Up until the late 1980’s
this was the primary way that radio systems operated.
Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate
using a conventional system:
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• Aircraft
• Amateur radio
• PMR users
• Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations
• Many other business radio users
Simplex Operation
Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit and
receive. Most radios using this type of operation are limited to
line-of-sight operation. This type of radio is frequently used at
construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios
such as PMR radios. The range is typically 1.5-12 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. With a repeater-based system, the
repeater is located on top of a tall building or on a radio tower
that provides great visibility to the area of operation. When a
user transmits (on an input frequency), the signal is picked up by
the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). The
user’s radios always listen for activity on the output frequency
and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is
located very high, there is a very large line of sight. Typical
repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 40 km radius
from the repeater location.
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Included with Your Scanner
・ Owner’s Manual
・ Scanner and Antenna
・ Belt Clip (with 2 screws)
・ Adapter
・ Battery set ( 2 pcs NiMH )
The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge NiMH or
NiCd batteries while they are in the scanner.
To charge the batteries;
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The switch is factory preset to
NiMH battery and covered by a
sticker. Remove the sticker if You
want to use alkaline batteries
Notes:
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WARNING!
Do not connect any AC/DC power adapter to the scanner if non
rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed
in the scanner and the battery switch is set to NI-MH BATT
position (this is the default setting with the sticker) , or if you are
not sure about the actual switch position. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge
them.
Before you use NiMH or NiCd batteries for the first time, charge
them for 16 hours to bring them to a full charge.
Discharged batteries take about 16 hours to fully recharge.
Notes:
• NiMH batteries last longer and deliver more power if you
occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use
the scanner until it beeps every 15 seconds and
flashes.
• To prevent damage to NiMH batteries, never charge them
in an area where the temperature is above 45°C or below
4°C.
• If you connect an external power source to the scanner with
the battery switch set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner
does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the
correct batteries and set switch REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH
BATT. to the correct position when you connect an external
power source.
• For longer operation, you can also use high capacity NiMH
batteries to power the scanner. This type of battery takes
longer to recharge. You can get high-capacity NiMH
batteries at your local electronics store.
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 DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end
into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed
without removing the sticker, or, after removing, make sure that
the battery switch is correctly set to NI-MH BATT.,
Only in this position the adapter can power the scanner and
recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
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To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the
top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's
connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC connector. Then
slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's
connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring
clockwise until it locks into place.
WARNING!
If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone
jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and
ground. This might damage the scanner.
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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.
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A Look at the Keypad
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Func Lets you use various functions by
pressing this key in combination with
other keys.
2/ 2 – Enters “2”.
Func + – Selects the search
direction.
4 4 – Enters “4”.
7 7 – Enters “7”.
8/ 8 – Enters “8”.
Func + – Selects the search
direction.
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A Look at the Display
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Understanding Banks
Service Banks
The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies
allocated to the aircraft band and FM CB.
Channel-Storage Banks
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want
to listen to, the 200 channels are divided into 10
channel-storage banks. Each bank has 20 channels. Use
each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as
those for the amateur radio, air crafts, police, fire brigade,
public utilities etc (Please note that in some countries You are
not allowed to listen to certain services, and having saved
such frequencies into a memory location can be regarded
already as an offense).
For example, the police department might use eight
frequencies in your town while the railroad uses an additional
four. You could program the eight police frequencies starting
with Channel 1 (the first channel in bank 1), and program the
railroad frequencies starting with Channel 21 (the first channel
in bank 2).
Operation
Turning the scanner on and setting squelch
Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before
you turn it on.
Notes:
• If you entered an invalid frequency, Error appears and
the scanner beeps three times. Enter a valid
frequency.
• The scanner automatically rounds the entered number
to the nearest valid frequency.
• For example, if you enter 28.473 (MHz), your scanner
accepts it as 28.475.
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• When you enter a frequency into a channel, the
scanner automatically turns on the delay function and
DLY appears. When delay is turned on, the scanner
automatically pauses scanning
• 2 seconds after the end of a transmission before
scanning proceeds to the next channel. To turn the
function off or on, press Func + Dly.
• If you enter a frequency that has already been entered
elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and
displays the channel that was duplicated. If you
entered the frequency by mistake, press Clr then enter
the correct frequency. To enter the frequency anyway,
press E to accept.
Service Search
You can search for aircraft and FM CB transmissions without
knowing the specific frequencies used in your area. The
scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated
to these services. To use this feature, press Func + Svc.
SRCH appears and the scanner searches starting with the
aircraft service bank. To select a different service bank,
repeatedly press Func + Svc. Service mode appears on the
display. When the scanner stops on a transmission, press
Hold to stop searching and listen to the transmission. Hold
appears. In this mode, you can press Func + or Func
+ to step through the frequencies.
To release the hold and continue searching, press Hold. Or, if
you did not press Hold, simply press Func + or Func +
to continue searching.
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mistake, press Clr then enter the correct frequency. To enter
the frequency anyway, press E to accept.
Notes:
• If you have not stored frequencies into any channels, the
scanner does not scan.
• If the scanner picks up unwanted partial, or very weak
transmissions, turn Squelch clockwise to decrease the
scanner's sensitivity to these signals. To listen to a weak
or distant station, turn Squelch counterclockwise.
• To ensure proper scanning, adjust Squelch until the
audio mutes.
Frequency Search
This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges.
You can also change each range to a range you set. There
are three modes within this feature: chain search mode,
chain search hold mode, and program band select mode.
The preset frequency ranges are:
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10 Search Bands Band Plan 2
Frequency Range MHz Steps
1 25.0000 - 84.0100 5 kHz
2 84.0150 - 87.2550 20 kHz
3 old 108.0000 - 136.9875 12.5 kHz
3 new 108.0000 - 136.9916 8.33 kHz
4 137.0000 - 143.9950 5 kHz
5 144.0000 - 145.9875 12.5 kHz
6 146.0000 - 173.9900 10, 12.5 kHz
7 406.0000 - 449.99375 6.25 kHz
8 450.0000 - 469.9900 10 kHz
9 470.0000 - 512.0000 6.25 kHz
10 806.0000 - 960.0000 12.5 kHz
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• Press Func + Pgm in chain search mode or chain search
hold mode. The lowest blank channel and bank appear.
• Press E / Pgm to store the frequency into the blank
channel. To select another channel, press Func +
or Func + before you press E / Pgm. You can also
press 0-9 to select the bank.
After choosing the search bank, follow these steps to set the
lower limit and upper limit frequency.
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• Press Func + or Func + . The scanner searches,
starting from the frequency you entered in the step
before.
Notes:
• You can set the delay function on or off during the search
or while the search stops.
• You can skip a frequency when the search stops. After
the search skip frequency is set, the scanner starts direct
search again.
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• If you entered the frequency by mistake, press ●/Clr.
• To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept.
Notes:
• If you selected all frequencies to be skipped within the
search range, the scanner beeps 3 times and does not
search.
• If you select more than 50 frequencies to skip, each new
frequency replaces a frequency previously stored,
beginning with the first stored frequency.
• Press Func + or Func + to select a skipped
frequency while HOLD appears. L/O appears when you
select a skipped frequency.
Delay
Sometimes a user might pause before replying to a
transmission. To avoid missing a reply on a specific channel,
you can program a 2-second delay into any channel or
frequency. The scanner continues to monitor the channel
frequency for an additional 2 seconds after the transmission
stops before resuming scanning or searching. The scanner
automatically sets a delay when you store frequencies into
channels or when you search frequencies. When the delay
feature is on, DLY appears. If it is off, follow one of these
steps to program a delay depending on how the scanner is
operating.
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• If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel
where you want to store a delay, quickly press Func +
Dly before it continues scanning again. DLY appears.
• If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the
channel, then press Func + Dly. DLY appears.
• If the scanner is searching, press Func + Dly while the
scanner is searching. DLY appears and the scanner
automatically adds a 2-second delay to every frequency it
stops on in that band.
• To turn off the 2-second delay, press Func + Dly while
the scanner is monitoring a channel, scanning, or
searching. DLY disappears.
Notes:
• You can manually select any channel within a bank, even
if that bank is turned off.
• You cannot turn off all banks. One bank must always be
active.
Priority
The priority feature lets you scan through the channels and
still not miss important or interesting calls on specific channels.
You can program one stored channel in each bank as a
priority channel (10 for the banks).
If the priority feature is turned on, as the scanner scans the
bank, it checks that bank's priority channel for activity every 2
seconds. The scanner automatically designates each bank's
first channel as its priority channel.
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Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as
the priority channel.
Using Keylock
Use the scanner's keylock to protect it from accidental
program changes. When the scanner's keys are locked, the
only controls that operate are
Troubleshooting
If your AE92H is not performing properly, try the following
steps.
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Problem Possible Suggestion
Cause
The The scanner Check the batteries or make sure
scanner might not get the AC adapter is connected to
doesn’t any AC/DC an AC outlet and the scanner.
work. power. If there is a wall switch that
controls power to the AC outlet
where you connected the AC
adapter, make sure it is on.
Improper The Check the antenna connection or
reception. scanner’s move or reposition the antenna.
antenna Move the scanner.
might need You might be in a remote area
to be that could require an optional
adjusted. multi-band antenna. Check with
your dealer or local electronics
store.
Scan won’t The squelch Adjust the squelch threshold.
stop. might need See “Turning On The Scanner
to be and Setting Squelch”
adjusted.
The antenna Check the antenna connection.
might need
to be
adjusted.
One or more Make sure the channels you
channels want to scan are not
might be locked out.
locked out.
The Make sure the channel’s
channel’s frequency is stored in the
frequency scanner’s memory.
might not be
stored in
memory.
The channel Wait for a transmission on the
might not be channel.
active.
Scan won’t You must Press Scan.
start. press Scan
to scan.
The squelch Adjust the squelch threshold.
might need See“Turning On The
to be Scanner and Setting Squelch”.
adjusted.
One or more Make sure the channels you
channels want to scan are not
might be locked out.
locked out.
The antenna Check the antenna connection.
might need
to be
adjusted.
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Resetting the Scanner
If the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly,
you might need to reset the scanner.
General Use
• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.
• Always write down the programmed frequencies in the
event of memory loss.
• If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The
display shows 000.000 in all channels when there has
been a memory loss.
• Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry
tone for that key entry.
Locations, environment
• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments
such as in bathroom or oudoor if it is raining.
• 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.
Cleaning
• Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
• Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.
• To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or
solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.
• Do not use excessive amounts of water.
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Repairs
Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user
serviceable parts. Contact the ALAN Customer Service
Center phone (+49) (0)6103 9481 30, send an e-mail to
[email protected] or take the scanner to a qualified
and authorized repair technician.
Birdies
All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your
scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it
might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated
signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.
Press L/O to lock out the channel, then press Scan to resume
scanning.
If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your
scanner or if you want additional information, please contact
the ALAN technical hotline. The address and phone number
are listed in the warranty chapter at the end of this manual.
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Specifications
Channels:...............................................................200
Banks: ......................................10 (20 channels each)
Frequency Range (in MHz):
25.0-27.995 ...........................................Citizens Band
28.0–69.995 .................. 10 to 6 Meter Amateur Band
137.0–147.995 .commercial & 2 Meter Amateur Band
70.0–88.0 ........................ ............ 4 Meter Utility Band
108.0–136.9875 .................................... Aircraft Band
148.0–174.0 ...................................... VHF High Band
400.0–512.0 ...........................UHF Land Mobile Band
860.0-960.0 MHz.......analog audio &cordless phones
Channel Steps.........5, 6.25, 10, 12.5 kHz, see page 5
Sensitivity (SINAD 12 dB)
25.005 MHz (FM) ............................................. 0. 3 µV
54.050 MHz (FM) ..............................................0.3 µV
86.275 MHz (FM) ..............................................0.3 µV
118.800 MHz (AM)............................................ 0.5 µV
127.175 MHz (AM)........................................ ....0.5 µV
135.500 MHz (AM) ........................................... 0.5 µ V
138.150 MHz (FM)........................................ ....0.3 µV
162.400 MHz (FM) ....................................... ....0.3 µV
173.220 MHz (FM) ....................................... ....0.3 µV
406.875 MHz (FM).................................. .......... 0.4 µV
453.250 MHz (FM) ........................................... 0.4 µV
511.9125 MHz (FM) ......................................... 0.4 µV
806.000 MHz (FM).............................................0.6 µV
857.200 MHz (FM)................... ..........................0.6 µV
954.9125 MHz (FM)...........................................0.6 µV
Operating Temperature:
Normal .............................................. –20°C to +60°C
Scan Rate: ................. 50 channels per second (max)
Search Rate
Normal ..............................60 steps per second (max)
Hyper Search.................. 180 steps per second (max)
Priority Sampling ........................................ 2 seconds
Scan Delay: ................................................ 2 seconds
IF Rejection (at 162.4 MHz) .............................. 90 dB
IF Frequencies
1st IF (25-173.99 MHz)..........380.6050-380.7000 MHz
1st IF (406-512 MHz) ..........380.60625-380.7000 MHz
1st IF (806-960 MHz)..........380.7000 – 380.7875 MHz
2nd IF ........................................................... 21.3 MHz
3rd IF .............................................................. 450 kHz
Audio Output .................................. 490 mW maximum
Built-in Speaker ....................32 mm diameter, 8 Ohms
............................................................... (dynamic type)
Current Drain
Squelched ............................................... 110 mA
Full Output .............................................. 310 mA
Power Requirements:
2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC),
or 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC),
or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA)
Antenna: ......................................50 ohms (Impedance)
External Antenna:................... Antenna Jack BNC Type
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Ext. Speaker Jack ...............................................3.5 mm
DC Power Jack ...................................................4.4 mm
Size: ...................68mm (W) x 31.5mm (D) x 115mm (H)
Weight: ............................................................ .......165 g
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Optional Accessories
71450 Earphone
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CE-Declaration of Conformity
AE 92 H
den folgenden europäischen Normen entspricht: / is in
conformity to following European Standards
.................. ..................
(Unterschrift/ signature)
Wolfgang Schnorrenberg
ALAN Electronics GmbH
www.albrecht-online.de
www.alan-germany.de
service-hotline:
phone (+49) 6103 9481 30
fax (+49) 6103 9481 60
e-mail [email protected]
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