AE 33 U - To scan ALBRECHT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Handheld scanner
Brand	Albrecht
Model	AE 33 U
Frequency range	78 MHz – 512 MHz (depending on band plan)
Total number of channels	183 (180 preferences + 3 instant channels)
Preprogrammed banks	9 (Emergency, Freenet, PMR446, Marine, Low VHF, FM, Aviation, High VHF, UHF)
Power supply	2 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable NiMH)
Battery charging	Via micro USB cable (for NiMH batteries)
Estimated battery life	Approximately 8 hours (depending on usage)
Display	LCD with orange backlight
Antenna connector	BNC
Earphone jack	3.5 mm stereo jack (impedance ≥ 2×32 Ω)
Audio power	490 mW max
Speaker	32 mm diameter, 24 Ω
Weight (without batteries and antenna)	100 g
Dimensions (approx.)	130 × 55 × 30 mm
Operating temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Key lock	Yes
Service scan	Yes (9 preprogrammed banks)
Preference scan	Yes (up to 180 user channels)
Instant channels	3 dedicated keys
Noise suppressor (squelch)	Adjustable (0 to 10)
Backup memory	Yes (long-term without power)
Maintenance	Clean with a slightly damp soft cloth; avoid solvents
Safety	Do not expose to rain or moisture; use only recommended batteries

Frequently Asked Questions - AE 33 U ALBRECHT

How to turn the scanner on and off?

Press and hold the Pwr key to turn the device on or off.

What types of batteries can I use?

Use two AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries. Never recharge alkaline batteries. Use the supplied USB cable to charge NiMH batteries.

How to adjust the squelch?

Press Vol/Sq/Stp repeatedly until the squelch level is displayed, then use the ▲/▼ keys to adjust from 0 (open) to 10 (closed). An initial setting of 2 is recommended.

How to store a frequency in the instant channels (1, 2, 3)?

Press the instant key (1, 2, or 3), then press and hold Store. The number flashes. Use ▲/▼ to select the frequency, then press and hold Store to confirm.

How to switch from band plan 1 to plan 2?

Turn off the scanner. Press and hold the 1 key (plan 1) or 2 key (plan 2) while turning the device back on. This changes the frequency coverage and preprogrammed frequencies.

What to do if the scanner does not detect any signal?

Check the antenna, adjust the squelch, make sure you are in an active bank (service or preferences). If the scanner is in hold mode (HOLD), press Hold to resume scanning.

How to lock out an unwanted frequency during scanning?

When the scanner stops on the frequency, press L/O. The L/O icon appears and the frequency will be skipped on subsequent scans.

How to restore factory settings (reset)?

Turn off the scanner. Press and hold the ▲ and ▼ keys simultaneously, then turn the device on. The display shows CLEAR and all memories are erased.

Can I listen to aeronautical communications?

Yes, the scanner covers the aviation band (108-136.99166 MHz) in AM mode. Select the AIR bank to scan preprogrammed frequencies or program your own frequencies.

How to clean the scanner?

Use a slightly damp soft cloth with a mild detergent. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Avoid rubbing the LCD screen and do not expose the device to moisture.

USER MANUAL AE 33 U ALBRECHT

ZF-Frequencyn (nominal)

1.ZF 70.950MHz

2.ZF 450kHz

© Alan Electronics GmbH, 2021

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:

BATTERY WARNING!

• Do not recharge alkaline batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
- Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

EARPHONE WARNING!

Use only the supplied Albrecht Stereo-Earphone or other standard Earphones with 2 × 32 Ohms (or higher impedance). An incorrect earphone may be hazardous to your hearing. Turn down volume before connecting the earphone and then adjust volume to suit.

WARNING!

Albrecht does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 30

PRECAUTIONS 30

ABOUT YOUR AE33U SCANNER 32

TO CHANGE THE BAND PLAN 32

FEATURES 33

UNDERSTANDING SCANNING 35

WHAT IS SCANNING? 35

CONVENTIONAL SCANNING 35

WHERE TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION 35

INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER 36

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 37

INSTALLING AND REPLACING BATTERIES 37

USING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 38

TEXTMARKE NICTHT DEFINIERT.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA 39

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL ANTENNA 39

CONNECTING THE EARPHONE 39

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP 40

AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY 4

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD 42

A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY 44

OPERATION 45

TO TURN POWER ON OR OFF 45

TO ADJUST THE SQUELCH 45

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME 45

OPERATING MODES 45

INSTANT CHANNELS 46

SERVICE SCAN 46

FAVOURITES SCAN 47

SCANNING SERVICE & FAVOURITES 47

SELECT STEP FREQUENCY 48

LOCKOUT PREPROGRAM FREQUENCY 48

LOCKOUT FAVOURITE CHANNEL 48

STORING FREQUENCIES 49

EDITING FREQUENCIES 50

USING KEYLOCK 50

USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT 50

TROUBLESHOOTING 51

RESETTING THE SCANNER 52

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 53

GENERALUSE 53

LOCATION 53

CLEANING 53

BIRDIES 53

SPECIFICATIONS 54

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 56

ABOUT YOUR AE33U SCANNER

Thank you for purchasing a Albrecht AE33U Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact and easy to use.

The AE33U comes pre-programmed with frequencies - organized into 9 pre-programmed Service banks for monitoring emergency, Freenet, PMR446, Marine, VHF-Low band, FM radio band, Air band, VHF-High band and UHF band frequencies.

Each Service bank has memory locations for storing your favourite frequencies. Up to 180 frequencies can be stored in Favourites banks. Frequencies in Favourites can be copied from the Service bank. Manually store your favourite sports or events frequencies found through the internet and other sources. The radio comes with often used specific frequencies factory-programmed in the service bands (e.g. band plan 1 has religious broadcast frequencies used in UK, while band plan 2 offers the typical emergency frequency steps and parameters used in the German 4 m band)

Additionally you have 3 Instant channels which are one-touch keys to store your 3 most important frequencies.

TO CHANGE THE BAND PLAN

You can change the band coverage by band plan. While band plan 1 covers more the international frequency usage, band plan 2 is preconfigured for special needs in Germany.

To switch the band plan between 1 and 2.

1. Make sure the power is turned off.
2. While holding down (1) or (2) key, turn on the scanner.

Band Plan 1... (1) key

Band Plan 2... (2) key

Notice: Any Band Plan change will modify the factory preset channel steps settings of all bands and the memory contents of the Emergency bank.

FEATURES

Band Plan 1

Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode
78.0000 - 79.9950 5 FM
80.0000 - 82.9950 5 FM
83.0000 - 84.0100 5 FM
84.0150 - 87.2950 5 FM
87.3000 - 107.9500 50 FM B *
108.0000 - 136.99166 8.33 AM
137.0000 - 137.99375 6.25 FM
138.0000 - 143.99375 6.25 FM
144.0000 - 145.99375 6.25 FM
146.0000 - 155.99375 6.25 FM
156.0000 - 157.43125 6.25 FM
157.4375 - 157.99375 6.25 FM
158.0000 - 160.59375 6.25 FM
160.6000 - 162.0250 6.25 FM
162.03125 - 162.59375 6.25 FM
162.6000 - 174.0000 6.25 FM
406.0000 - 439.99375 6.25 FM
440.0000 - 449.99375 6.25 FM
450.0000 - 465.99375 6.25 FM
466.0000 - 469.99375 6.25 FM
470.0000 - 512.0000 6.25 FM

Band Plan 2

Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode
78.0000 - 79.9950 5 FM
80.0000 - 82.9950 5 FM
83.0000 - 84.0100 5 FM
84.0150 - 87.2950 20 with 15 Offset FM
87.3000 - 107.9500 50 FM B *
108.0000 - 136.99166 8.33 AM
137.0000 - 137.9950 5 FM
138.0000 - 143.9950 5 FM
144.0000 - 145.9875 12.5 FM
146.0000 - 155.9900 10 FM
156.0000 - 157.4250 12.5 FM
157.4375 - 157.9875 12.5 FM
158.0000 - 160.5875 12.5 FM
160.6000 - 162.0250 12.5 FM
162.0300 - 162.5900 10 FM
162.6000 - 174.0000 10 FM
406.0000 - 439.99375 6.25 FM
440.0000 - 449.99375 6.25 FM
450.0000 - 465.9900 10 FM
466.0000 - 469.9900 10 FM
470.0000 - 512.0000 6.25 FM

FEATURES

"FMB" means FM Broadcast demodulation [WFM (Broadcast)].

PRE-PROGRAMMED SERVICE SCAN

9 banks of pre-programmed frequencies ready for scanning.

FAVOURITE SCAN

Up to 180 user programmable frequencies can be stored and scanned in Favourites scan mode. Each SERVICE has a FAVOURITES bank for storing and scanning up to 20 of your favourite frequencies.

INSTANT CHANNEL

3 one-touch keys to store your 3 most important frequencies.

DROPOUT DELAY

The scanner, during scan, pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply. Delay time is 2 seconds.

LCD BACKLIGHT

You can turn the orange LCD back light on/off.

KEY LOCK

Lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner's programming.

MEMORY BACK UP

Keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner should not be powered.

BATTERY LOW ALERT

Warns you when the battery power gets low.

LOCK-OUT

Lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning.

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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 AE33U.

WHAT IS SCANNING?

Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your AE33U 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.

CONVENTIONAL (ANALOGUE) 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:

Emergency Services (Police/Fire/Ambulance)
Freenet
- PMR 446
- Marine Radio
Aircraft
- Many business radio users

When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over.

WHERE TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION

By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning - how to program and use the scanner.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER

AE 33 U Scanner BNC Antenna

Earphone 2x AA NiMH Batteries

USB charging cable Owner's Manual

NOTE: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner:

If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.
To improve the scanner's reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multiband coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug might be necessary for the optional antennas.
- Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
- Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

INSTALLING AND REPLACING BATTERIES

You can power your scanner using two AA batteries.

1. Make sure the power is turned off.
2. If the belt clip is attached, remove it (See page 12).
3. Slide the battery compartment cover.

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

Install two AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

CAUTIONS:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
  Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries
• Use the supplied USB cable for charging NiMH batteries

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

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.

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL ANTENNA

The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.

NOTE: Always use 50-ohm (RG-58 or RG-213) coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna cable is over 15 meters long, please use low loss coaxial cable (like RG-213 or similar). You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store.

CONNECTING THE EARPHONE

For private listening, you can plug the supplied earphones (or other headsets with at least 2 × 32 Ohms) into the 3.5mm headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

WARNING!

If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, please take care that both of the 2 wires are insulated from any power supply or ground system (like car body). Double grounding might damage the scanner.

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP

To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Slide the belt clip into the hanger piece on the back of the scanner. To remove, slide up the belt clip pulling the pinch at the middle of the belt clip.

AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys.

Key Name Description
Step no.	• Press to go to volume control mode. • Press to go to squelch control mode. • Press to go to step mode for VHF-Low, FM, AIR, VHF-High and UHF bank. • Press & hold this key to disable the keypad.
L/O	• Press to lock out a selected favourite channel or specified preprogram frequency. • Press & hold to clear all lockout frequencies in Service Scan Mode (include hold mode). • Press & hold to clear all lockout channels in Favourite scan mode (include hold mode). • Press & hold to clear channel memory in Editing Favourite or Instant channel.
Pwr	• Press to turn on/off the LCD back light. • Press & hold to turn the power on/off. • Press to move the digit to right in Edit Favourite / Instant Channel Mode.
1	• Press to select Instant channel 1. • Press & hold to store Instant channel 1.
2	• Press to select Instant channel 2. • Press & hold to store Instant channel 2.

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3	• Press to select Instant channel 3. • Press & hold to store Instant channel 3. • Press to move the digit to left in Edit Favourite / Instant Channel Mode.
Fav Sylvc	• Press to toggle change the service bank. • Press & hold to toggle between Service Scan Mode and Favourite Scan Mode. (Or between Service Scan Hold Mode and Favourite Scan Hold Mode.)
Store Hold	• Press to Start/Stop Scan Mode. • Press & hold to go to Programming Channel Mode in Service Scan Hold Mode or while monitoring a frequency. • Press & hold to store the frequency in Programming Channel Mode.
	• Press to change volume level in volume control mode. • Press to change squelch level in squelch control mode. • Press to change step in step mode. • Press to change the direction of the scan. • Press to resume scanning while monitoring a frequency. • Press to select channels in Service / Favourite Scan Hold Mode or Programming Channel Mode. • Press for more than one second to rapidly select channels upwards or downwards in Service / Favourite Scan Hold Mode or Programming Channel Mode. • Press to edit frequencies in Edit Favourite / Instant Channel Mode. • Press for more than one second to rapidly edit frequencies upwards or downwards in Edit Favourite / Instant Channel Mode.

AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates.

FAV -appears when Favourites or Instant mode is selected.

EMG - appears when Emergency (EMG) bank is selected.

FRN - appears when Freenet (FRN) bank is selected.

PMR - appears when PMR bank is selected.

MRN - appears when Marine bank is selected.

L/O - appears when you manually select a Favourite channel or specified preprogram frequency you locked out.

• appears when keylock is activated.

HOLD -appears when Hold is selected during scanning modes.

V-LO -appears when VHF Low band is selected.

• appears during Instant mode

FM -appears when FM Radio band is selected.

AIR -appears when Aircraft band is selected.

V-HI -appears when VHF High band is selected.

UHF - appears when UHF band is selected.

• blinks when battery level is low.

• lights up when charging with the power off.

• blinks at charging error when charging with the power off.

OPERATION

TO TURN POWER ON OR OFF

• Press & hold (Pwr).

When power is turned on the band plan is displayed momentarily.

TO ADJUST THE SQUEELCH

What is the Squelch?

When there is no signal present on a particular frequency the radio only hears noise. The Squelch feature mutes the audio when there is no signal or no strong signal present. By adjusting the squelch level you control how strong a signal needs to be to open the squelch and unmute the audio.

• Press (Vol/Sq/Stp) until a squelch level appears and then adjust using the / keys. The squelch level can range from 0 (open squelch) to 10 (tight squelch).

TIP! Set the squelch level to 2 to start, you can always adjust it later.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

Press (Vol/Sq/Stp).

• Then adjust using the / keys.

The volume level can range from 0 (no volume) to 30 (maximum).

OPERATING MODES

• INSTANT Channels (1), (2) and (3)
• SERVICE scan
  FAVOURITES scan

OPERATION

INSTANT CHANNELS

The INSTANT channels are 3 one-touch keys to store your 3 most important favourite frequencies. The channels remain empty until you store a frequency to them. At any time press (1), (2) or (3) to select the instant channel.

To store an Instant channel:

1. Select the desired Instant channel (1), (2) or (3);
2. Press & hold (Store) to enter the STORE mode. The editable digit flashes.
3. Use the / / keys to select the desired frequency.
4. Press & hold (Store) to store the frequency to the instant channel.

Ex: Display instant channel number to a channel number indication segment.

To store a frequency that is displayed during SCAN mode to an Instant channel

Press & hold (1), (2) or (3) to immediately store that frequency to the Instant key.

To clear the Instant channel

• Press & hold (Store) to enter the STORE mode in instant channel.
  Press & hold (CIr) to clear the frequency.

SERVICE SCAN

The Service mode scans the 9 pre-programmed SERVICE banks

EMG Emergency (EMG) AIR Aircraft Band

FRN Freenet (FRN) MRN Marine Band

PMR PMR 446 V-HI VHF High Band

V-LO VHF Low Band UHF UHF Band

FM FM Radio Broadcast

OPERATION

FAVOURITES SCAN

Each SERVICE bank has a FAVOURITES bank which remains empty until you store your favourite frequencies to it.

SCANNING SERVICE & FAVOURITES

To go to scan mode or scan the next bank

• Press (Srvc/Fav) until the bank you want to scan displays.
• When HOLD icon appears, press (Hold) to resume scan. Scan starts automatically. When there are no frequencies stored in the Favourites bank then the display flashes "noCH".

Ex: Service scan, AIR bank

Ex: Favourites scan, no channels

NOTE: Only one bank can be scanned at a time.

The banks can be changed in the following order:

EMG > FRN > PMR > MRN > V-LO > FM > AIR > V-HI > UHF

To switch scan modes between Service scan and Favourite scan

• Press & hold (Srvc/Fav). In Service mode the FAV icon does not show on the display. In Favourites mode the FAV icon shows on the display.

To pause scan:

1. Press (Hold) at any time to pause scan on the current frequency. HOLD icon appears.
2. Use the / keys to go to the previous/next frequency in the service bank or the previous/next channel in the favourites bank.
3. Press (Hold) again to resume scan.

Ex: Service scan

Ex: Favourites scan

Ex: Service scan Hold

OPERATION

SELECT STEP FREQUENCY

You can change the steps of VHF-Low, FM, Aircraft, VHF-High and UHF bank.

1. Press (Srvc) until a bank you want to change appears.
2. Press (Stp) until a step mode appears.
3. Use the / to select steps from Auto / 5.0 / 6.25 / 10.0 / 12.5 kHz (The Step for Aircraft bank is 8.33 or 12.5 kHz.)
4. Press (Crl) or (Stp) or wait for 2 seconds to return to the mode you were in.

LOCKOUT PREPROGRAMMED FREQUENCY

You can skip up to 40 specified frequencies during a Service scan. This lets you avoid unwanted frequencies in Service Scan Mode.

To skip a frequency

• Press (L/O) when the scanner stops on the frequency in Service Scan Mode or when you have selected frequency manually in Service scan hold mode. L/O appears.

To cancel skip for a single frequency

• Manually select the frequency, then (L/O). L/O disappears.

To cancel all skip frequencies

• Press (Hold) to stop scanning in Service scan hold mode, then press & hold (L/O). A confirmation tone sounds.

LOCKOUT FAVOURITE CHANNEL

You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that you do not like or which have a continuous transmission for all the channels in favourite channel memory.

To lock out a channel

• Manually select the channel, then press (L/O). L/O appears.

Note: You can still manually select locked-out channels.

To remove the lockout from a channel

• Manually select the channel, then press (L/O). L/O disappears.

OPERATION

To unlock all channels in the bank

• Press (Hold) to stop scanning in favourite scan hold mode, then press & hold (L/O). A confirmation tone sounds.

STORING FREQUENCIES

To store a Service bank frequency to the Favourites bank

1. Go to service scan mode. When a desired frequency is found, press (Hold) to pause scan.
2. Press & hold (Store) to enter the STORE mode. The display toggles between frequency and the next available channel in the Favourites bank.
3. Use the / keys to select the desired favourites channel to store the frequency to.
4. Press & hold (Store) to store the frequency. The radio stays in the favourites mode.

Ex: Service scan Hold

Ex:Store Favourites,CH 01 (AIR)

To manually store a frequency to the Favourites bank

1. Go to favourites mode and select desired bank.
2. Press (Hold) to pause scan.
3. Use / to select desired channel.
4. Press & hold (Store) to enter the STORE mode. The editable digit flashes.
5. Use the / / / keys to select the desired frequency.
6. Press & hold (Store) to store the frequency.

Ex: Store Favourites, CH 02 (AIR)

Ex: Store Favourites, Select Desired Frequency (AIR)

To store a frequency to an Instant Channel

See Instant Channels on page 18.

OPERATION

EDITING FREQUENCIES

1. Go to a desired Favourites or Instant channel.
2. Press & hold (Store) to enter the STORE mode. The editable digit flashes.
3. Use the / / keys to edit the frequency.
4. Press & hold (Store) to store the frequency.

Ex: Edit Favourites, Select Desired Frequency CH 03 (MRN)

To clear the Favourite or Instant channel

1. Go to a desired Favourites or Instant channel.
2. Press & hold (Store) to enter the STORE mode. The editable digit flashes.
3. Press & hold (CIr) to clear the frequency..

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 (Vol / Sq / Stp / -c), (Light / Pwr) and / when volume or squelch level is displayed.

Press & hold (Vol / to turn key lock on/off.

A confirmation tone sounds. 一 _ 0 appears while key lock is on.

NOTE: Using keylock does not prevent the scanner from scanning channels.

USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

• Press (Light/Pwr) to turn the backlight on/off. The backlight is off when power is turned on. The display lights for 30 seconds when backlight is turned on.

TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY

If your AE33U is not performing properly, try the following steps.

Problem Possible Cause Suggestion
Improper reception. The scanner's antenna might need to be adjusted.		Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna.
		Move the scanner.
		You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.
Scan won't stop. The squelch might need to be adjusted.		Adjust the squelch threshold. See "To adjust the squelch" on page 17.
		The antenna might need to be adjusted.	Check the antenna connection.
		The channel's frequency might not be stored in favourites.	Make sure the channel's frequency is stored in the scanner's favourites bank.
		The channel might not be active.	Wait for a transmission on the channel.
Scan won't start. The scanner must be in service or favourites mode.		Press (Srvc/Fav). If HOLD is showing press (Hold) to resume.
		The squelch might need to be adjusted.	Adjust the squelch threshold. See "To adjust the squelch" on page 45.
		The antenna might need to be adjusted.	Check the antenna connection.
ErrChg Flashes The battery cannot be charged		The cause is an alkaline battery or a defective nickel metal hydride battery.

TROUBLESHOOTING &WARRANTY

RESETTING THE SCANNER

If the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner.

CAUTION

This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off and on to see if it begins working properly. Reset the scanner only when you are sure it is not working properly.

• Turn off the scanner.
  While holding down and , turn on the scanner.
  It takes about 1 second to initialize and CLEAR appears.

SERVICE ADDRESS & WARRANTY MATTERS

Alan Electronics GmbH provides special service partners for different kind of products. If you should not be able to solve any problem with your scanner, please contact our service Hotline first via phone or e-mail.

According to our experience, in most cases technical problems are basing on interpretation problems of user manual or functions and can be solved already by a simple phone call. If a problem continues, please call the Hotline and ask for the correct service address for this product. During the European 2 years warranty period, products sold in Germany will be repaired (or exchanged) by our service provider:

Download-Server for technical documentation:

www.service.alan-electronics.de

Manufacturer: Alan Electronics GmbH, Daimlerstr. 1g, 63303 Dreieich, Germany

Technical enquiries and repair matters:

e-mail: [e-mail]

Repair enquiries:

Phone (+49) (0)6103 94 81 66

Customers in other countries please contact the local distributor.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

GENERALUSE

Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss.
- If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.

The display shows blank digits - - - - - 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.

LOCATION

• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
• 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

• 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.

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 / to resume scanning.
• Or press (L/O) to lock out the channel or frequency.

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels (Favourites + Instant): 183
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) (Nominal)
78.0000 MHz (FM) 0.5 μV
84.1250 MHz (FM) 0.4 μV
90.0000 MHz (FMB) 0.8 μV
107.5000 MHz (FMB) 0.9 V
118.8000 MHz (AM) 0.4 μV
127.1750 MHz (AM) 0.4 μV
135.5000 MHz (AM) 0.4 μV
138.1500 MHz (FM) 0.3 μV
162.4000 MHz (FM) 0.3 V
173.2250 MHz (FM) 0.3 μV
406.8750 MHz (FM) 0.3 μV
453.2500 MHz (FM) 0.3 μV
511.9125 MHz (FM) 0.3 V

Operating Temperature Range

Normal -20°C to +60°C

Scan Rate: 30 channels per second (Nominal)

IF Rejection (at 162.4 MHz) 60 dB (Nominal)

IF Frequencies (Nominal)

1st IF 70.950 MHz

2nd IF 450 kHz

Audio Output 490 mW maximum

Built-in Speaker 32 mm dia, 24 ohm Dynamic Type

Current Drain

Squelched 60 mA

Full Audio Output (Light off) 180 mA

Power Requirements 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2300 mAh)

or 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (5.0 V DC),

Antenna 50 ohms (Impedance)

External Sockets

Antenna Connector.. BNC Type

Ext. Earphone Jack 3.5 mm stereo/mono type

USB charging Micro USB Type B

Size (without antenna / belt clip): .53mm (W) x 28mm (D) x 104mm (H)

Weight (without Antenna and battery): 100 g

Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.

ANNEX-LIST OF FREQUENTLY USED FREQUENCIES

Band Plan 1: Special interest frequencies for religious transmission services (within EMG preprogrammed band, mainly used in UK))

Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency
1	454.10000	18	454.57500
2	454.07500	19	454.78750
3	454.12500	20	454.79375
4	454.15000	21	454.80625
5	454.17500	22	454.82500
6	454.27500	23	456.72500
7	454.30000	24	459.80000
8	454.25000	25	459.90000
9	454.70000	26	460.37000
10	454.77500	27	460.37500
11	454.05000	28	460.96000
12	454.02500	29	462.12500
13	454.32500	30	462.57500
14	454.35000	31	86.45000
15	454.39375	32	453.57500
16	454.40625	33	453.22500
17	454.41250	34	447.63750

Special Interest Frequencies within Band Plan 2 (preferable for Germany):

4-m-Band: BOS Band 84.015 MHz - 87.295 MHz

Channel spacing 20kHz EMG Band

Freenet: 6 channels within 149.0250 - 149.1125 MHz

Channel spacing 12.5 kHz

PMR 446 8 channels within 446.00625 - 446.09375 MHz

Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequcncy MHz
1 149.0250 4 149.0875
2 149.0375 5 149.1000
3 149.0500 6 149.1125

Channel spacing 12.5 kHz with 6.25 kHz offset

Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequcncy MHz
1 446.00625 5 446.05625
2 446.01875 6 446.06875
3 446.03125 7 446.08125
4 446.04375 8 446.09375

Marine: international VHF marine band CH 01-88

CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

Disposal and Recycling

This radio was manufactured low-emission according to the latest European RoHS directive. Please note that electronic and electric devices are not to be disposed of with the household waste; return these devices to collection points. Returning devices is free of charge for end users, since the industry is covering the disposal costs. By returning the device to a collection point you contribute to the recycling of valuable raw materials.

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, Alan Electronics GmbH declares that the radio equipment type AE33U is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

http://service.alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere

© Alan Electronics GmbH, 2021

All rights reserved.

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ALBRECHT

Ex: Balayage des services

84.1250 MHz (FM) 0.4 V

90.0000 MHz (FMB) 0.8 μV

107.5000 MHz (FMB) 0.9 V

118.8000 MHz (AM) 0.4 μV

127.1750 MHz (AM) 0.4 V

135.5000 MHz (AM) 0.4 μV

138.1500 MHz (FM) 0.3 V

162.4000 MHz (FM) 0.3 V

173.2250 MHz (FM) 0.3 V

406.8750 MHz (FM) 0.3 V

453.2500 MHz (FM) 0.3 V

511.9125 MHz (FM) 0.3 V

rechargeables AA Ni-MH (2300 mAh)

Antenne: 50 ohms (Impedance)

Prises externes

53mm (I) x 28mm (P) x 104mm (H)

© Alan Electronics GmbH, 2021