
AR8600 -
any time, any place
wide band all mode receiver 530 kHz - 2040 MHz with RS232 port
The AR8600 is an extremely versatile receiver which can be used virtually
anywhere, mobile, base or trans-portable... powered from an external 12V d.c.
power supply, optional d.c. lead from a 12V vehicle or from an optional internally
fitted NiCad battery pack. A strong twin metal case with die cast front panel
characterises the multi-purpose role. All mode receive capability is provided
including Single Side Band with programmable tuning steps down to a resolution
of 50Hz with the frequency established by a highly accurate Temperature
Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO). An RS232 port further extends the
capabilities with free supporting control software available from the AOR web
sites.
Although many microprocessor features have been adopted from the trendsetting
AR8200 Series-2 hand portable receiver, the AR8600 RF front-end is an all new
design with preselection around VHF to ensure the highest levels of adjacent
channel rejection with software spurii cancellation. In addition to a hinged
telescopic whip aerial, the AR8600 is supplied with a detachable plug in
medium wave bar aerial which locates on the rear chassis of the receiver for
localised medium wave monitoring. An additional BNC socket is mounted on the
rear chassis so that 10.7MHz i.f. output may be extracted for use with external
spectrum display and vector analyser units such as the AOR SDU5500. The
TCXO ensures high stability with minimal internal spurii and is usually only
seen in top of the range (more expensive) table-top models such as the AR5000
and AR7030. The chassis is manufactured from two metal compartments,
effectively a metal chassis inside a metal cabinet… this provides excellent
screening characteristics and great robustness highlighting its multi application
role. The front panel is also manufactured from die-cast aluminium.
The all important 8.33 kHz airband channel step is
correctly implemented
(eight-and-one-third, 33, 66, 00). Two frequencies may be displayed along with
operating legends and high resolution signal meter and multi-function band
scope. The band scope provides adjustable span width from 10 MHz to 100 kHz,
you can move the marker, operate peak hold, transfer the marker frequency to
VFO and save trace for later recall. Scan & search rates provide a maximum of
approximately 37 increments per second.
Computer control is available via a standard 9-pin RS232 D-type connector on
the rear chassis, just a standard RS232 cable is required for connection to a PC,
the extensive RS232 command list is printed in the operating manual. A FREE
software package is available as a download from the AOR web sites. In
addition, 'optional internal SLOT CARDS' (which fit into the rear chassis of the
AR8600) extend the capabilities even further.
Specification
Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 2040 MHz
(Actual frequency input
100 kHz to 2040 MHz,
performance between
100 kHz to 530 kHz is
not guaranteed).
Receive Modes: WFM, NFM, SFM, WAM,
AM, NAM, USB, LSB, CW
Sensitivity: 530 kHz ~ 1.9 MHz
AM: 3.5uV (10dB S/N)
1.9 MHz ~ 30 MHz
AM: 2.0uV (10dB S/N)
30 MHz ~ 470 MHz
AM: 1.0uV (10dB S/N)
NFM: 0.35uV (12dB SINAD)
WFM: 1.0uV (12dB SINAD)
470 MHz ~ 820 MHz
NFM: 0.5uV (12dB SINAD)
820 MHz ~ 2040 MHz
NFM: 2.5uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity: SSB/NAM
3kHz (-6dB), 9kHz (-60dB)
AM/SFM
9kHz (-6dB), 20kHz (-40dB)
WAM/NFM
12kHz (-6dB), 25kHz (-40dB)
WFM
150kHz (-3dB), 380kHz (-20dB)
Aerial connection: 50 OHM BNC
Audio output: 800mW (8 OHMS) MAX @
10% THD. Internal speaker,
rear chassis 3.5mm socket,
front panel 3.5mm socket
Power Consumption: 400mA typical usage,
50mA on standby.
10.8 - 16V d.c. negative
ground. 9.6V from
optional internal BP8600
NiCad
Dimensions: 155(W) x 57(H) x 195(D) mm
excluding projections
Weight: 2kg approx (MW bar aerial
included)
Memory channels: 1,000 (20 banks)
Select scan channels: 50
Priority channels: 1
Search banks: 40
PASS channels: 50 per search bank + 50
for VFO search
Scan/Search Rate: 37 increments per
second maximum
Optional accessories
Slot cards:
VI8200 Voice inverter (analogue), in 157 steps
CT8200 CTCSS squelch & search.
TE8200 Tone eliminator in 256 steps
RU8200 Chip based recording and playback,
20 seconds approx. with continuous loop
EM8200 External extended memory,backup 4,000
memories, 160 search banks
Miscellaneous:
CR5000 tape recording lead
DC8600 d.c. lead with cigar plug
BP8600 optional internal NiCad battery pack,
provides about two hours of operation,
requires workshop fitting
MM8600 wrap around mobile mount
MF2.5 substitute Collins SSB
mechanical filter, requires workshop fitting
MF6 substitute Collins AM mechanical filter,
requires workshop fitting
PC software control software available free from the
AOR web site
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