Major features General The AR2700 is a new generation of receiver combining a wide frequency coverage with advanced features and facilities. Internal construction is of a high quality modular surface mount design. This ensures the highest levels of performance and reliability. Frequency coverage and modes The AR2700 boasts a wide frequency coverage of 500kHz to 1300MHz without gaps in the range (actual acceptable frequency input from 100kHz). Step size is programmable: AM/NFM 5kHz, 6.25kHz, 9kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 20kHz, 25kHz, 30kHz, 50kHz, 100kHz and WFM: 50kHz & 100kHz. Modes of reception are: AM, NFM and WFM and may be selected on any frequency within the receiver’s range. Auto-Mode tuning Comprehensive band plan information specific to the target market area has been programmed into the AR2700 receiver. This inclusion will greatly simplify frequency entry and search programming, the receiver will “automatically” select the appropriate mode and channel step. Of course, should you wish then both the mode and channel step may be manually changed when required. Wide variety of search & scan facilities Great flexibility is offered by the microprocessor. Search & scan may be selected using various parameters such as PROGRAM SEARCH, MANUAL SEARCH, BANK LINK, DELAY, PAUSE, PASS etc. plus PRIORITY. Memories and search banks A total of 500 memory channels are provided which are divided into 10 banks, each having 50 channels. The AR2700 will search and scan at a very respectable (and fast) maximum speed of approximately 30 increments per second. In addition there are 10 programmable search banks, all of which may be programmed by the operator for different start / end frequencies, mode and channel step. The data contents of memory and search banks are held in an EEPROM so that no backup battery or capacitor is required for memory retention. Copy (CLONE) between two AR2700 receivers The stored memory and search data may be transferred from one set to another using an optional adaptor and interface (IF-ADP & CU8232). Full computer control The computer control port may be connected via an optional adaptor and interface (IF-ADP & CU8232) to a computer for remote control of the receiver (control software will be required). On screen battery indication The AR27000 permanently displays the battery level status when switched On, this is achieved by a special indication on the LCD. Sleep timer The AR27000 has an auto power off sleep timer programmable between 1 and 120 minutes. A special indication on the LCD shows when the facility has been activated. Optional VOICE recording An optional VOICE recoding chip (RU2700) may be internally fitted to permit 20 second digital recording and play back of transmissions. Other facilities The AR2700 is truly full featured, among other facilities are keypad beep On/Off, plus keypad lock and microprocessor reset.