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Other ways to customize the AR1000

There are a few other simple customizations of the AR1000 that will make your

life much easier and will enhance the enjoyment of your scanner. At the end of

this section is a detailed description of extending the frequency range of earlier-

model AR1000s that only cover 8-600 MHz and 805-1300 MHz. This mod will

provide continuous coverage from .5 MHz to 1300 MHz. It requires some skill

in electronic modification.

Marking the squelch knob

The volume and squelch knobs are ganged, and the volume knob has its register

slot marked in white, but the register slot on the squelch knob is not marked.

This makes it difficult to see where the squelch setting is set at. This is easily

remedied, however. Use a drop of white paint or “Liquid Paper.” Dip the tip of a

small slotted screwdriver into the paint and touch it to the register slot on the

squelch knob. You don’t have to be very precise, but immediately wipe the top of

the squelch knob. Because the slot is recessed, you will wipe away any excess from

the top of the knob but the paint will remain in the slot. When it dries, you will

easily be able to tell where the squelch knob is set.

Marking the inside of the battery compartment

The nicads go into the battery compartment in alternating positions; positive

terminal to the right, then to the left, etc. There is a raised marking in the battery

case that shows you the polarity positions for each slot, but the markings are

difficult to see because they are black on black. A very useful mod is to simply

put a dot of white paint on the side of each battery slot that indicates the position

of the positive terminal of the battery. Then when you go to install a new set of

batteries, it will be very simple to know which way the batteries go into the

compartment. Be sure to put the batteries in on top of the strap. Then you just

pull the strap up to easily remove the batteries.

Removing the plastic window in the carrying case.

The vinyl carrying case that comes with the AR1000 has both good and bad

points. Even though it is relatively thin, it provides good shock protection if the

unit is dropped on a hard surface. However, unless you will be using the unit

outside in a harsh environment, most people will find the plastic window that

covers the keyboard and display an annoyance. Not only does it make pressing

the keys difficult, it reduces the visibility of the AR1000’s already difficult-to-see

LCD display.

A good solution is to simply cut out the plastic window of the case. Turn the case

inside out and use a sharp knife, single-edged razor blade, or X-Acto knife.

Carefully cut along the edge of the plastic and then reverse the case again. It will

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