
AR7030 -
The European Breeze
high dynamic range, low noise short wave receiver
Specification
- based on a typical production unit
Frequency input range 0 - 32 MHz
Modes AM, Synchronous AM, USB,
LSB, CW, DATA & NFM
Intercept point (IP
3
) >+30dBm (+35dBm typical)
Dynamic range typical 104dB 20/40 kHz spacing
with 2.2kHz SSB filter
Sensitivity
(150kHz - 32 MHz) <0.3uV for 10dB S/N in SSB
<0.5uV for 10dB S/N in AM
Selectivity >90dB @ 5kHz SSB with
2.2kHz filter
>100dB @ 20kHz SSB
Standard fitted filters 2.2kHz, 5.5kHz, 7.0kHz & 10kHz
Tuning 2.655Hz in SSB modes
10.62Hz in AM & NFM modes
Fully continuous tuning multi-rate
speed up. Keypad frequency
entry from infrared hand control
Audio output 2 WATTS into 8 ohms using
standard provided power supply
Harmonic distortion SSB modes, input signal at S9,
THD <0.2%
AM modes, input signal at S9,
THD < 1.3%
Frequency stability TCXO specification ±2.5ppm
from -30° to +70°C and will
typically give a receiver stability
better than ±1ppm from 10°C to
+40°C
Aerial connection 50 ohm unbalanced SO239
600 ohm unbalanced via
wire grip
Hi-Z whip input (on SO239) with
reduced RF performance
Power requirements 15V d.c. from external a.c. mains
adapter. Current typical 300 to
500mA, 1A max. 30mA on
standby but can be operated on
12 to 15V d.c. with degraded
performance
Dimensions
Case: 238 x 77 x 191mm (W.H.D.)
Overall: 238 x 93 x 227mm (W.H.D.)
Weight: 2.2kg
Designed & built in the UK for AOR Ltd Japan
by AOR Manufacturing Ltd
Options
MF300 Collins 300 Hz mechanical CW filter
MF500 Collins 500 Hz mechanical CW filter
CFJ455K8 Murata 1.0 kHz data filter
XTAL2.4 Quality 2.4 kHz crystal filter
(FL124 daughter board required)
MF2.5 Collins 2.5 kHz mechanical SSB filter
CFK455J Murata 3.0 kHz metal cased filter
as fitted in the AR7030
PLUS
CFK455I Murata 4.0 kHz metal cased filter
MF4 Collins 4.0 kHz AM mechanical filter
MF6 Collins 6.0 kHz AM mechanical filter
FL124 Daughter board for crystal filters
BP123 Internal rechargeable battery and
charge circuit for the AR7030
NB7030 Enhanced multi-option - audio notch filter,
noise blanker and features CPU for
alpha-tag memories, additional memories,
enhanced timer
UPNB7030
Enhanced upgrade NB7030 for
those who already have the features CPU
fitted such as
AR7030 PLUS
FPU7030 "Features CPU" for the AR7030 as supplied
with the NB7030 option
SM7030 Service information comprising circuits,
layout, block diagram, service alignment
disk & lead
Data-Master PC Windows control software
AR7030
PLUS:
For those who want the ‘edge’ then this model has
been designed for you. All aspects of performance have been carefully
studied and specific performance enhancements have been applied
making
excellent
into the
ultimate
:-
ü Increased balance of the mixer for greatest IP2 & IP3
ü High tolerance 0.1% components in DDS ladder for low noise
ü Enhanced RF attenuator operation for minimal intermod
ü Higher spec wire aerial input transformer for minimal mixing products
ü Ceramic metal cased 4 kHz (displayed) AM filter fitted as standard (typical bandwidths:
2.2kHz, 4.0 kHz, 5.3kHz 9.5kHz)
ü Bourns optical encoder for the smoothest DX tuning
ü Features CPU fitted, 400 memories, multi timers & alpha tag
The
NB7030
multi-option is
not fitted as standard
to the
AR7030 PLUS
, just the ‘features’ CPU is
fitted. Should you wish to add the hardware noise blanker and audio notch filter,
order the UPNB7030
.
The
AR7030 ‘PLUS’
is the best of the best!
The AR7030 receiver has been awarded a five star rating by Radio Netherlands
and Table-top Receiver of the Year award 1996/97 by the World Radio TV
Handbook, it has also been awarded five stars by Passport to World Band
Radio... truly a remarkable receiver. The AR7030 stunned the world when first
released due to exceptionally high performance, indeed the AR7030 still wins the
analogue / DSP battle in respect of high dynamic range and low noise. High
performance coupled to enhanced microprocessor features and facilities forms the
cornerstone of its success.
Frequency coverage is from 0 - 32 MHz all mode: AM, Synchronous AM, USB,
LSB, CW, DATA & NFM. Four 455 kHz IF filters are provided as standard with
provision for a further two (including Collins mechanical filters), all of which are
‘self aligned’ by the receiver for optimum performance and passband symmetry;
this plus the standard fitted TCXO makes the AR7030 ideal for ECSS
applications. The self tuning variable bandwidth synchronous detector is a
pleasure to use and ‘hangs on’ to the weakest of signals, audio quality is superb.
Where good strong signal handling, high performance and transportability are of
great importance, the AR7030 is the solution offering an IP3 greater than +30dBm
(typical +35dBm reduced by 10dB with the preamp on). Intermodulation free
dynamic range with the 2.2kHz filter is typically 105dB @ 100/200kHz spacing,
104dB @ 20/40kHz and still better than 90dB @ 5kHz. This fantastic strong
signal handling is aided by the innovative configuration of a lateral DMOS FET
QUAD first mixer running at 15V, relay switching in the front end (not diodes) and
the use of shielded inductors throughout the signal path. All this and GREAT
SENSITIVITY better than 0.5uV for 10dB S/N in AM mode and better than 0.3uV
for 10dB S/N in SSB. Selectivity too is razor sharp typically offering greater than
90dB @ 5kHz SSB, almost 100dB @ 10kHz and greater than 100dB @ 20kHz,
these excellent figures are achieved by the implementation of a remarkably low
phase noise local oscillator <-158dBc/Hz @ 100kHz.
Table-top receiver of the year - WRTH 1996/97
★★★★★★★★★★
★★★★★★★★★★
★★★★★
Awarded five stars by both the authoritative Passport To World Band Radio and World Radio & TV Handbook
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