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[[image:ar8600.jpg|right|380px|AOR AR-8600 Desktop Receiver]] | [[image:ar8600.jpg|right|380px|AOR AR-8600 Desktop Receiver]] | ||
| − | This page lists links, related pages and software support for the '''AOR AR8600''' | + | 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). | ||
| + | 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 | ||
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| + | ==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== | ==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 AR8600 Mark II] | * [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2568 EHam Reviews of the AR8600 Mark II] | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* Full coverage is available only on export models or those sold to the Government or its agencies. | * 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] | + | * [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/rr_ar8600.html Strong Signals AR8600B US Version reference page] |
| − | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/1860.html AR8600 | + | * [http://www.javiation.co.uk/ar8600-II.html Javiation AR8600 MarkII page] |
| + | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/1860.html Universal Radio AR8600 MarkII page] | ||
==Supporting Software== | ==Supporting Software== | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 27 November 2006
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
Contents
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
- Full coverage is available only on export models or those sold to the Government or its agencies.
- Strong Signals AR8600B US Version reference page
- Javiation AR8600 MarkII page
- Universal Radio AR8600 MarkII page
Supporting Software
- AOR UK Software page
- AR86Ctrl
- ARC8600
- Bonito Radiocom 5
- Frequency Manager
- RadioControl
- Scancat
- Shoc RSM6
- Spectrum Commander
- Spectrum Manager
- Spectrum Dominator
Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)
- AR8600 Yahoo group
- Scancat Yahoo group
- Spectrum Commander Yahoo group
- AOR Forum at Strong Signals
- AOR Forum at RadioReference
eBay Listings
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