I am not sure what happen but my 8600 K-2 has a lock symbol at top right corner and all keys are not able to use, especially Function. Someone help me with my great scanner.
Thamk you
Thamk you
AOR AR8600 is fully locked
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To release the key lock, you have to push the small key lock button (the little round button just to the left center of screen) and hold it for at least 1 or more seconds until the symbol on the screen disappears.
From the manual for the AOR AR8600, which is readily available for download online, section 103 addresses Keylock:
1-3 Attention while operating
1. Certain key operations are acted upon when the key is RELEASED, not while it is pressed.
Allow time for the AR8600 to register such actions before pressing another key.
2. The keylock K.L. is intentionally made to be difficult to operate to prevent accidental operation.
To release keylock, K.L. the key has to be held for more than one second, the key legend on the
LCD confirms operation. K.L. The key is disabled during keying sequences (such as when
entering frequencies).
3. If a key sequence is not completed, the microprocessor will automatically abort most operations
after about 90 seconds of keypad inactivity.
4. Currently displayed VFO data is saved at power down (to increase speed of operation and to
reduce write cycles). For this reason, if the AR8600 is powered down using the PWR/VOL control or
external power is removed (without the optional internal BP8600 battery fitted or becomes
exhausted), the last displayed frequency will be lost and the frequency used prior to this will be
displayed when next powered up.
K. L.
The KEY LOCK is intentionally small to reduce the chances of accidental operation. Key
lock is useful when you do not wish an important frequency to be lost or the AR8600 to be
incorrectly set to a different frequency. The key lock status is not deactivated by switch
off / on, the STBY and MONI and keys are not affected by key lock.
PRESS K.L. to toggle the key lock on /off, an LCD key symbol “key image ” indicates status.
1-3 Attention while operating
1. Certain key operations are acted upon when the key is RELEASED, not while it is pressed.
Allow time for the AR8600 to register such actions before pressing another key.
2. The keylock K.L. is intentionally made to be difficult to operate to prevent accidental operation.
To release keylock, K.L. the key has to be held for more than one second, the key legend on the
LCD confirms operation. K.L. The key is disabled during keying sequences (such as when
entering frequencies).
3. If a key sequence is not completed, the microprocessor will automatically abort most operations
after about 90 seconds of keypad inactivity.
4. Currently displayed VFO data is saved at power down (to increase speed of operation and to
reduce write cycles). For this reason, if the AR8600 is powered down using the PWR/VOL control or
external power is removed (without the optional internal BP8600 battery fitted or becomes
exhausted), the last displayed frequency will be lost and the frequency used prior to this will be
displayed when next powered up.
K. L.
The KEY LOCK is intentionally small to reduce the chances of accidental operation. Key
lock is useful when you do not wish an important frequency to be lost or the AR8600 to be
incorrectly set to a different frequency. The key lock status is not deactivated by switch
off / on, the STBY and MONI and keys are not affected by key lock.
PRESS K.L. to toggle the key lock on /off, an LCD key symbol “key image ” indicates status.
Thank you as it is that little round button in-between STBY - MONI You are a great help--I will write this one down as I sill like tis scanner for LF HF VHF UHF frequencies.
Fast1eddie
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Good you were able to unlock it. I also have a 8600. Great radio, however the display is breaking up and AOR doesn't support the 8600 anymore. Hate to shelf a receiver which performs great, just can't make out much of the display.
What type antenna are you using?
Ed
What type antenna are you using?
Ed
I am using one of those vertical with a range of 30 to 800 mhz nothing fancy and it works on all my scanners with a 4 way splitter.
Fast1eddie
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Ok...how does it perform of HF??
I can receive 33.47mhz - 33.90mhz Fire dispatches are very good in a 30 mile radius and 150mhz and 460mhz is just as good.
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