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This page lists links, related pages and software support for the '''AOR AR-8600''' receiver. The technical specifications can
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This page lists links, related pages and software support for the '''AOR AR8600''' and '''AR8600MkII''' receivers. The technical specifications for the AR8600 MkII can
 
be viewed [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/1860spec.html here] (copied from Universal Radio).     
 
be viewed [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/1860spec.html here] (copied from Universal Radio).     
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A few of the changes new in the AR8600MkII are:
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* An LCD / keypad illumination (lamp) dimmer has been added
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* The LCD / keypad illumination can be squelch activated
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* The rear panel ACC configuration has been amended with audio out now being squelch controlled
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* The calibration of SCAN / SEARCH LEVEL has been changed
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==General Specifications==
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* 1000 channels - 20 banks (dynamic)
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* 530kHz-2040MHz range (MkII- 100kHz-3000MHz)
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* WFM, NFM, SFM, WAM, AM, NAM, USB, LSB, CW, DATA, Auto
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* Scan rate 37cps (max)
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* 50Hz-999.95 steps (in 50Hz steps)
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* 2 VFO's
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* 12-character alph-tag
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* Bandscope
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* 40 search banks
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* 1 priority channel
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* Frequency offset
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* Noise limiter
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* Attenuator
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* AFC
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* CTCSS (optional)
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* Signal meter
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* Autostore
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* MW bar antenna
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* Computer control
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* Optional (8-AA) Ni-Cad battery pack
  
 
==Filters and other mods==
 
==Filters and other mods==
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ModelId=204 Mods.DK listing]
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ModelId=204 Mods.DK listing]
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==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2568 EHam Reviews of the AR-8600 Mark II]
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2568 EHam Reviews of the AR8600 Mark II]
 
   
 
   
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* Full coverage is available only on export models or those sold to the Government or its agencies.
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* [[Cell blocked]] - Full coverage is available only on export models or those sold to the Government or its agencies.
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/rr_ar8600.html AR8600B US Version]
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* [http://www.javiation.co.uk/ar8600-II.html Javiation AR8600 MarkII page]
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/1860.html AR8600 Mark II]
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/1860.html Universal Radio AR8600 MarkII page]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=9 AOR Forum at Strong Signals]
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* [http://www.aoruk.com/8600bulle.htm AR-8600 Bulletin Page]
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=83 AOR Forum at RadioReference]
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* [http://www.aoruk.com/manuals.htm AOR manuals]
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* [https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254180441672 USB COM Cat control cable for AOR AR-2500 AR-3030 AR-5000 AR-7000 AR-8600]
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==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
* [http://www.aoruk.com/software.htm AOR UK Software page]
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* ARC8600 from [http://www.butelsoftware.com BuTel]
* [http://www.an-netz.de/home/kbo/ar86soft/ar86soft.html AR86Ctrl]
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* Also see the following articles for additional support;
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ar8600/8600soft.html ARC8600]
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** [[Amateur Radio Transceiver Control]]
* [http://www.computer-int.com/rc.htm Bonito Radiocom 5]
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** [[Receiver Software Applications]]
* [http://www.frequencymanager.de/ Frequency Manager]
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* [http://www.radioctl.com/english/index.html Radio Control]
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==Message Boards / Forums==
* [http://www.scancat.com Scancat]
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* {{Forum|aor-receivers|Radio Reference's AOR Receivers}}
* [http://www.shoc.ch/HTML/shoc_rsm5.htm Shoc RSM5]
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* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/commander.htm Spectrum Commander]
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==AR8600 Receivers for Sale==
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/manager.htm Spectrum Manager]
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*[[AR8600 eBay Listings]]
* [http://www.monteriallc.com/spectrum/dominator_feat.htm Spectrum Dominator]
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==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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Back to [[AOR Radios]]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AR8600/ AR8600 Yahoo group]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectrumexplorer/ Spectrum Commander Yahoo group]  
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Revision as of 12:56, 16 October 2020

AOR AR-8600 Desktop Receiver

This page lists links, related pages and software support for the AOR AR8600 and AR8600MkII receivers. The technical specifications for the AR8600 MkII can be viewed here (copied from Universal Radio).

A few of the changes new in the AR8600MkII are:

  • An LCD / keypad illumination (lamp) dimmer has been added
  • The LCD / keypad illumination can be squelch activated
  • The rear panel ACC configuration has been amended with audio out now being squelch controlled
  • The calibration of SCAN / SEARCH LEVEL has been changed


General Specifications

  • 1000 channels - 20 banks (dynamic)
  • 530kHz-2040MHz range (MkII- 100kHz-3000MHz)
  • WFM, NFM, SFM, WAM, AM, NAM, USB, LSB, CW, DATA, Auto
  • Scan rate 37cps (max)
  • 50Hz-999.95 steps (in 50Hz steps)
  • 2 VFO's
  • 12-character alph-tag
  • Bandscope
  • 40 search banks
  • 1 priority channel
  • Frequency offset
  • Noise limiter
  • Attenuator
  • AFC
  • CTCSS (optional)
  • Signal meter
  • Autostore
  • MW bar antenna
  • Computer control
  • Optional (8-AA) Ni-Cad battery pack

Filters and other mods

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Supporting Software

Message Boards / Forums

AR8600 Receivers for Sale


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