AR8000
The
New Concept
The
ultimate hand-held receiver
500kHz
- 1900MHz
AM,
NFM, WFM, USB, LSB & CW
1000
channels (50 X 20 banks)
"WELCOME
TO THE WORLD OF THE AR8000". It incorporates the latest PLL technology
and offers a multitude of features including true carrier re-insertion
SSB(CW) demodulation with 50Hz frequency steps. 4 level alpha numeric LCD
indicates the frequency, signal strength, band scope and more. Selectable
squelch system, auto-mode, auto-band-plan, serial communication port are
all standard. Internal ferrite antenna offers high performance reception
below 2MHz.
Specifications
Frequency
coverage 500kHz - 1900MHz
Receive
mode AM, WFM(wide),NFM(narrow) USB, LSB & CW
Memory
channels 1000 (50 ch X 20 banks)
Scan
rate 30 channels / second
Search
rate 30 increments / second
Antenna
connectors 50 OHM BNC
Power
requirements 4.8 V Nicads
Ext.
9.0 to 16 V DC approx. 160mA
Dimensions
69mm(W) X 153mm(H) X 40mm(L)
excluding
projections
Weight
0.35 kg
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES for AR8000
SC8000
CU8232
CR8000
Soft
leatherette case
Computer
I/F unit
Recording
I/F
Electronics...
The
AR8000 is a highly sensitive hand-held receiver boasting a very wide frequency
coverage of 500 kHz to 1900MHz without gaps in the range. Step size is
programmable in multiples of 50Hz for smooth tuning. The all-mode reception
provides, AM, USB, LSB, CW, NFM and WFM.
As
you might expect from a radio receiver of this calibre, an independent
4.0kHz SSB filter is fitted as standard and the USB/LSB/CW modes use true
carrier re-insertion with correctly calibrated frequency read-out(not offset
by 1.5kHz). A custom manufactured ferrite bar antenna is neatly internally
installed at the top of the receiver's cabinet t enhance receive performance
when listening in population centres to Medium Wave services or when commentary
is provided at airshows and motor sport events.
The
high visibility LCD is of a new dot matrix format which enables many new
facilities to be used, many of which have never been seen before especially
on a hand-held design. Two VFO frequencies may be displayed in the LCD
simultaneously, one providing a stand-by frequency available for quick
transfer(similar to commercial aviation built-in radio transceivers). When
frequencies are entered, ALPHANUMERIC comments may be stored along with
frequency, mode & attenuator status simplifying the job or recalling
and identifying memory channels. The LCD provides four line of display
so that additional facilities may be provided and displayed at the same
time, these include a signal strength bar meter and a band-scope showing
band occupancy.
Computer type functions...
The AR8000 is equipped with almost every conceivable operating feature but operation remains easy thanks to a massive new microprocessor. A total of 1000 memory channels are provided which are divided into 20 banks, each having 50 channels. AOR have chosen to allocate 50 channels per memory bank(rather than the more conventional 100) based on findings that most radio listeners prefer fewer channels per bank but more banks for simplified operation. The AR8000 will search and scan at a very respectable (and fast) maximum speed of approximately 30 increments per second. You may even enter "special" frequencies into memory banks where they may only be recalled entering a user definable PASSWORD ... this will stop preying eyes.
The
AR8000 is truly a button pushers delight but operation need not be difficult.
As well as a comprehensively illustrated operating manual, the AR8000 has
two operating modes: NEWUSER and EXPERT. As already mentioned, the multi-function
LCD provides many new facilities but the receiver has a new more tricks
up it's sleeve. Not only can you connect the AR8000 to an external computer
for remote control, you may connect two AR8000 receivers back-to-back so
that data may be copied from one to another(via the optional CU8232 RS-232C
remote control interface).