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USER MANUAL AE 33 U ALBRECHT

CONTENTS32 English 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 "#$%&'()*#$+)'(),'-%(,*%,('.%&'#(),*'/#$*0,/1'2),'*.&-#'0#3,/'4-()'#"(,%'$/,&'/5,0-60' frequencies factory-programmed in the service bands (e.g. band plan 1 has religious 7*#.&0./('"*,8$,%0-,/'$/,&'-%'9:;'4)-<,'7.%&'5<.%'='#>,*/'(),'(?5-0.<',3,*+,%0?' 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 -%(,*%.(-#%.<'"*,8$,%0?'$/.+,;'7.%&'5<.%'='-/'5*,0#%6+$*,&'"#*'/5,0-.<'%,,&/'-%'@,*3.%?1 To switch the band plan between 1 and 2.

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2. While holding down (1) or (2) key, turn on the scanner.

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 G#$'0.%'($*%'(),'#*.%+,'HIJ'7.0B'<-+)('#%K#>1 KEY LOCK Lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner’s programming.

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

Warns you when the battery power gets low. LOCK-OUT H,(/'?#$'/,('?#$*'/0.%%,*'(#'/B-5'#L,*'/5,0-6,&'0).%%,</'#*'"*,8$,%0-,/'4),%'/0.%%-%+1 FEATURES35English This section provides you with background on how scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your AE33U. WHAT IS SCANNING? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit 0#%(-%$#$/<?1'G#$*'MNOO9'/0.%/'5*#+*.33,&'0).%%,</'$%(-<'-('6%&/'.%'.0(-L,'"*,8$,%0?;' 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 7*-,P?'#%',.0)'0).%%,<'(#'/,,'-"'(),*,'-/'.0(-L-(?1'Q"'(),*,'-/%R(;'(),'/0.%%,*'8$-0B<?'3#L,/'(#' 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. UNDERSTANDING SCANNING36 English 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. INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER37English 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.

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2. If the belt clip is attached, remove it (See page 12).

3. Slide the battery compartment cover.

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER38 English ! 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. ! !"#$"%#&'(#")*#+$*#$,-#.+%%,/',01#*'2,/,$%#%34,0#"5#.+%%,/',0#60%+$*+/*1#+)7+)'$,1# "/#/,89+/:,+.),;1#"/#/,89+/:,+.),#.+%%,/',0#"5#*'2,/,$%#8+4+8'%',0< ! Do not recharge alkaline batteries ! Use the supplied USB cable for charging NiMH batteries SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER39English

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

2#'.((.0)'(),'/$55<-,&'P,S-7<,'.%(,%%.' 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.

For private listening, you can plug the supplied earphones (or other headsets with at least 2 x 32 Ohms) into the 3.5 mm headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER40 English WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner’s headphone jack, please take care that both#"5#%9,#=#-'/,0#+/,#'$0B)+%,*#5/"&#+$3#4"-,/#0B44)3#"/#:/"B$*#030%,&#6)'7,#8+/# body). Double grounding might damage the scanner.

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP

Pinch 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.41English Antenna Earphone Jack Display Keypad USB charging socket AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY42 English

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Your scanner’s keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. Key Name Description

• 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.

• T*,//'(#'<#0B'#$('.'/,<,0(,&'".L#$*-(,'0).%%,<'#*'/5,0-6,&' 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.

• Press to move the digit to right in Edit Favourite / Instant Channel Mode.

• Press to select Instant channel 1.

• Press & hold to store Instant channel 1.

• Press to select Instant channel 2.

• Press & hold to store Instant channel 2. AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY43English

• 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.

• 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.)

• 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 BEDIENELEMENTE UND DISPLAY44 English

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. - 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 - .55,.*/'4),%'?#$'3.%$.<<?'/,<,0('.'V.L#$*-(,'0).%%,<'#*'/5,0-6,&' preprogram frequency you locked out. - appears when keylock is activated. - appears when Hold is selected during scanning modes. - appears during Instant mode V-LO - appears when VHF Low band is selected.

- 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. - <-+)(/'$5'4),%'0).*+-%+'4-()'(),'5#4,*'#>1 - 7<-%B/'.('0).*+-%+',**#*'4),%'0).*+-%+'4-()'(),'5#4,*'#>1 AE33U CONTROLS AND DISPLAY45English

TO TURN POWER ON OR OFF

! Press & hold (Pwr). When power is turned on the band plan is displayed momentarily.

TO ADJUST THE SQUELCH

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)'$%(-<'.'/8$,<0)'<,L,<'.55,.*/'.%&'(),%'.&W$/('$/-%+'(),'XKY' 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.

The volume level can range from 0 (no volume) to 30 (maximum). OPERATING MODES ! INSTANT Channels (1), (2) and (3) ! SERVICE scan ! FAVOURITES scan OPERATION46 English 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:

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 (Clr) 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 OPERATION47English 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 &-/5<.?'P./),/'\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: RSI#T#UHP#T#VSH#T#SHP#T#WGX?#T#US#T#@LH#T#WGYL#T#ZYU 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.

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in the service bank or the previous/next channel in the favourites bank.

3. Press (Hold) again to resume scan.

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.

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Aircraft bank is 8.33 or 12.5 kHz.)

4. Press (Clr) or (Stp) or wait for 2 seconds to return to the mode you were in.

LOCKOUT PREPROGRAMMED FREQUENCY

G#$'0.%'/B-5'$5'(#'bC'/5,0-6,&'"*,8$,%0-,/'&$*-%+'.'a,*L-0,'/0.%1'2)-/'<,(/'?#$'.L#-&' 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 0#%6*3.(-#%'(#%,'/#$%&/1

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:#N"B#8+$#0%'))#&+$B+))3#0,),8%#)"87,*G"B%#89+$$,)0< To remove the lockout from a channel ! Manually select the channel, then press (L/O). L/O disappears. OPERATION49English To unlock all channels in the bank ! Press (Hold) to stop scanning in favourite scan hold mode, then press & hold (L/O). M'0#%6*3.(-#%'(#%,'/#$%&/1 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.

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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.

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. OPERATION50 English EDITING FREQUENCIES

1. Go to a desired Favourites or Instant channel.

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.

3. Press & hold (Clr) 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 / ), (Light / Pwr)'.%&'XKY'4),%'L#<$3,'#*'/8$,<0)'<,L,<'-/'&-/5<.?,&1 ! Press & hold (Vol / )'(#'($*%'B,?'<#0B'#%K#>1 M'0#%6*3.(-#%'(#%,'/#$%&/1' appears while key lock is on. NOTE: Using keylock does not prevent the scanner from scanning channels.

USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

! Press (Light/Pwr)'(#'($*%'(),'7.0B<-+)('#%K#>1'2),'7.0B<-+)('-/'#>'4),%'5#4,*'-/' turned on. The display lights for 30 seconds when backlight is turned on. OPERATION51English 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

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 & WARRANTY52 English

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 /,0,%#%9,#08+$$,/1#%/3#%B/$'$:#'%#"2#+$*#"$#%"#0,,#'5#'%#.,:'$0#-"/7'$:#4/"4,/)3<#H,0,%#%9,# scanner only when you are sure it is not working properly. ! 2$*%'#>'(),'/0.%%,*1 ! c)-<,')#<&-%+'&#4%'X'.%&'Y;'($*%'#%'(),'/0.%%,*1 ! It takes about 1 second to initialize and CLEAR appears.

SERVICE ADDRESS & WARRANTY MATTERS

M<.%'N<,0(*#%-0/'@37^'5*#L-&,/'/5,0-.<'/,*L-0,'5.*(%,*/'"#*'&->,*,%('B-%&'#"'5*#&$0(/1'Q"' you should not be able to solve any problem with your scanner, please contact our service ^#(<-%,'6*/('L-.'5)#%,'#*',d3.-<1 According to our experience, in most cases technical problems are basing on interpretation problems of user manual or functions and can be solved already by a simple phone call. If a problem continues, please call the Hotline and ask for the correct service address for this product. During the European 2 years warranty period, products sold in Germany will be repaired (or exchanged) by our service provider: Download-Server for technical documentation: www.service.alan-electronics.de Manufacturer: Alan Electronics GmbH, Daimlerstr. 1g, 63303 Dreieich, Germany Technical enquiries and repair matters: e-mail: [e-mail] Repair enquiries: Phone (+49) (0)6103 94 81 66 Customers in other countries please contact the local distributor. TROUBLESHOOTING &WARRANTY53English Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. GENERAL USE ! Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. ! If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows blank digits - - - - - - in all channels when there has been a memory loss. ! M<4.?/'5*,//',.0)'7$((#%'6*3<?'$%(-<'?#$'),.*'(),',%(*?'(#%,'"#*'().('B,?',%(*?1 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.

Special Interest Frequencies within Band Plan 2 (preferable for Germany): 4-m-Band: BOS Band 84. 015 MHz – 87.295 MHz Channel spacing 20 kHz, EMG Band Freenet: 6 channels within 149.0250 – 149.1125 MHz Channel spacing 12.5 kHz Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequency MHz

Marine: international VHF marine band CH 01- 88 ANNEX–LIST OF FREQUENTLY USED FREQUENCIES56 English 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. Printed in Vietnam U01UB387AZZ(0) CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS57Français Scanner de Fréquences Portatif AE 33 U Manuel d'utilisation Français58 Français

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