® AR2300 Black-Box Receiver Operating manual AOR, LTD. Feb.
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-9-7 Automatic gain control (AGC) ----------------------------------------- 25 3-9-8 Automatic frequency control (AFC) ----------------------------------------- 25 3-9-9 Tone squelch (CTCSS) ------------------------------------------------------ 25 3-9-10 Digital code squelch (DCS) ------------------------------------------ 26 3-9-11 DTMF code ------------------------------------------------------------------ 26 3-9-12 De-emphasis -------------------------------------------------------
-7 5 5-2 7 8 Start select scan ------------------------------------------------------------------ 37 4-6-2 Select scan setting 37 ------------------------------------------------------ Duo frequency / tri frequency receive ------------------------------------------ 4-7-1 Duo frequency receive (duo band receive) 4-7-2 Duo frequency receive (frequency offset receive mode) 4-7-3 Tri frequency receive Priority receive ------------------------------ 37 37 ------ 38 ----------------------
12 13 11-7 PING response ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46 11-8 TCP port number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46 11-9 UDP port number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46 11-10 MAC address ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46 11-11 Username ------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Introduction 1-1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AR2300 Digital Processing Communications receiver. As the successor to the SR2200 “black box” receiver, the AR2300 is designed using the very latest technology to ensure the highest levels of performance and reliability. To obtain the best possible results from your AR2300, we strongly recommend that you read this manual and familiarize yourself with the receiver.
Main features: Wide frequency coverage: 40kHz to 3.15 GHz, with no interruptions (cellular blocked for US consumer version) PC controllable DDS (direct digital synthesizer) local oscillator Analog TV reception in both NTSC and PAL formats IF signal output (45.05MHz, +/- 7.5MHz for a total of 15MHz bandwidth) 25MHz to 3.15GHz only.
1-2 Caring for your radio There are no internal operator adjustments. In the unlikely event of service being required, please contact your dealer for technical assistance. Do not use or leave the receiver in direct sunlight. It is best to avoid locations where excessive heat, humidity, dust and vibration are present. Always keep the AR2300 free from dust and moisture. Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe external surfaces clean, never use abrasive cleaners or organic solvents which may damage certain parts.
1-3 Included in this package The following items are provided in this package: One AR2300 receiver One AC power adapter One operating manual (this booklet) One CD disk (contains Windows® based control software, USB driver, firmware update program, manual in pdf format) One USB cable One 2GB SD card (The supplied card does not need to be formatted.
Terminology Search & Scan If you have not used a wide band receiver before or are not familiar with the terminology used, it is very important to understand the difference between SEARCH and SCAN modes.
More details about the remarkable features of the AR2300 High frequency (45.05MHz) IF output (25MHz to 3.15GHz only) The AR2300 has a 45.05MHz IF output with 15MHz bandwidth. The input signal to the 45.05MHz IF stage is directly sent to the A/D converter for digital processing. This IF output signal may be suitable as an RF front end for radio signal analysis applications. By utilizing this feature, no image signal will be present. With an optional interface unit, a USB 2.
Triple frequency reception (Receive 3 frequencies simultaneously) Set two separate frequencies above 25MHz as a main band, separated by maximum +/-5MHz. Set another frequency below 25MHz as a sub band. Receive mode / additional features WFM (Wide FM) Stereo sound (auto detected), Selectable de-emphasis 50 uS/75 uS Stereo output is from the 3.5mm stereo jack on the front panel. (Optional stereo headphones or speakers required to monitor stereo transmissions.
Selectable Squelch mode VSQ (Voice Squelch) or LSQ (Level Squelch) can be selected. DVR (Digital Voice Recorder) Received audio can be recorded on an optional SD/SDHC card in WAV format. (Max.2GB file size per recording) Analog output for DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) 1-4 12kHz IF (I/Q) analog output for DRM PC receiver Front panel 1. Power On/Off switch 2. Status LED indicator (Green: Power on, orange: Stand by, not lit : Off) 3. Speaker 4. SD/SDHC card connector 5.
1-5 Rear panel 1. Antenna connector 1 (N type) for above 25MHz 2. Antenna connector 2 (N type) for all frequencies 3. External 10MHz reference signal input connector (SMA type) (2dBm +/- 2dB) 4. Cable clamp 5. Power input connector (10.7~16V DC, 2A @ 12V) 6. 45.05MHz IF output connector (BNC type) (25MHz to 3.15GHz only) 7. ACC (Accessory) connector Pin # Description Pin # Description 1 12V DC output (30mA max.
2. PC CONTROL 2-1 System requirements Hardware: PC with 2GHz Dual Core CPU, 1GB RAM USB Port (USB 2.0) 16 bit AC-97 compatible audio board 1024 x 768 (minimum) resolution video board and monitor 2 button mouse with wheel CD-ROM drive Operating System: Windows® 2000 SP4, XP SP2 (32 bit version), Vista or Windows 7. 2-2 USB (Universal Interface Bus) The USB (type B) connector is designed to connect directly to the USB port of a PC.
6. Check the “No, not this time” and click “Next”. 7. Check the “Install from a list or specific location [Advanced]” and click “Next”.
8. Check the “Search for the best driver in these locations.”, “Include this location in the search:”. Select the path “D:＼USB DRIVER” (or change the letter “D” with the one of the CD-ROM drive where the CD-ROM is located.) If you download the driver, select the folder you copied. 9. Click “Next”.
10. When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. 11. In order to find the assigned serial port for the USB port, click the “Start”, “Control Panel”, “System”, “Hardware”, “Device Manager”, “Ports (COM&LPT)” on the PC monitor screen.. USB Serial port (COM x) will be indicated. (Note: “x” varies from your PC configuration.) Below screen shows the COM8 has been assigned for the USB port. 2-3 AR2300 control software installation Place the supplied program CD into your CD drive.
For detailed operation of the control program, please refer to the separate operation sheet or click the HELP tab.
1. On the main screen, click the “File” tab, then click the “Select Device” tab. 2. Wait for several seconds until the following screen is displayed. 3. If the number (may vary) in the Detect box is displayed, then click “OK”. 4. If no number is displayed, check the following: The power switch of the AR2300 is turned on. The AR2300 and the PC are connected through the USB cable. Check the COM port number (refer to 2-3-1 #11 COM port setting) and enter the COM port number in the Detect Box.
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3-3 Power on the AR2300 3-3-1 Wake up Power on ZP Wake up from stand-by mode (QP command) or sleep mode (SP command). ZPnn: 00 ~ 99, wake up ID Note: The power switch must be in the ON position. 3-3-2 Wake up ID set up Set up wake up ID ZI ZInn: 00 ~ 99 (default: 00) To read: ZI Response: ZInn 3-4 Power off the AR2300 3-4-1 Standby mode QP Switches the AR2300 to The front power switch must remain in the ON standby mode position.
3-8 Receive modes, IF bandwidth, AUTO mode 3-8-1 Command description MD --- Receive mode setting (default: 21) IF ---- IF bandwidth setting (default: 07) AU --- Auto mode setting (default: 1) AZ --- Destination setting (default: 0) (Note: Some functions below 25MHz are not available due to its configuration.
MD07 ISB ISB N/A below 25MHz MD08 AIQ AIQ AF-IQ output AU0 - - AUTO mode off AU1 AUTO AUTO AUTO mode on IF00 200 200 N/A below 25MHz IF01 500 500 N/A below 25MHz IF02 1K 1K N/A below 25MHz IF03 3K 3K IF04 6K 6K IF05 15K 15K IF06 30K 30K IF07 100K 100K N/A below 25MHz IF08 200K 200K N/A below 25MHz 3-8-4 Auto mode The following parameters are automatically set in the AUTO mode: Step frequency Step frequency adjust Receive mode IF bandwidth Of
3-9-2 Noise reduction (NR) The noise reduction function is effective to suppress random noise. NR NRn n: 0, 1 0: Off (default: 0) 1: On To read: NR Response: NRn 3-9-3 Noise blanker (NB) The noise blanker function is effective to suppress pulse noise. NB NBn n: 0 , 1 0: Off (default) 1: On To read: NB Response: NBn 3-9-4 Voice inversion descrambler (VI) *** NOTE: This function is not available for the US consumer version.*** Available in FM mode.
3-9-6 CW pitch frequency Available in CW mode only. CP nn: 30 ~ 90 (300Hz ~ 900Hz) CPnn Incremental 5 (50Hz) (default: 80) To read: CP CPnn Response: 3-9-7 Automatic gain control (AGC) Not available in FM mode. AC n: 0 ~ 3 ACn n=0 AGC - FAST n=1 AGC – MEDIUM n=2 AGC – SLOW n=3 AGC – MANUAL (default) To read: AC Response: Can 3-9-8 Automatic frequency control (AFC) 1) AFC does only work in NFM mode with a filter setting up to 30kHz.
If the decoded tone frequency is the same as the set frequency, the AR2300 will display its frequency followed by an asterisk (*). (Example) CN15 103.5* The set CTCSS frequency matches the decoded tone frequency. 3-9-10 Digital code squelch (DCS) DS nnn: see below chart DSnnn 000: Off (default) Below is a chart of the DCS codes.
3-10 Squelch 3-10-1 Level squelch LQ LQnnn nnn: 000 ~ 255 (default: 000) HQ HQnnn mmm nnn:000 ~ 255 (for receive frequency above 25MHz) (default: 000) mmm: 000 ~ 255 (for receive frequency below 25MHz) (default: 000) To read: LQ or HQ Response: LQnnn or HQnnn mmm 3-10-2 Voice squelch VQ VQn n: 0, 1 VT VTnnn nnn:000 ~ 255 Delay time (default: 008) VL VLnn nn: 0 ~ 7 Squelch level To read: VQ Response: 0: Off (default) 1: On (default: 3) or VT or VL VQn or VTnnn
3-12-1 Antenna Select programming Up to 10 receive frequency ranges can be programmed and assigned to an antenna input. If the above programming is not made, antenna 1 is selected. AP To add new frequency range, use APn xxxx.xxxxxx yyyy.yyyyyy n: 1, 2 (antenna connector) xxxx.xxxxxx low end frequency (MHz) yyyy.yyyyyy high end frequency (MHz) To assign new frequency range in a specific location, use APnmm xxxx.xxxxxx yyyy.yyyyyy n: 1, 2 (antenna connector) mm: memory location (00 ~ 09) xxxx.
3-13-2 Auto signal level LT LTnnnn n: 0 or 1 ~ 6000 (in approximately 10 mS) 0: Off (default) When n is set to 1 or higher, the AR2300 sends s meter level in above preset interval. To read: LT Response: LTnnnn 3-14 Audio recorder control 3-14-1 Control relay status n: 0 , 1 TPn TP 0: Off (Relay contact open) (default) 1: On (relay contact closed) The relay contact is available at the ACC1 connector to control an external audio recorder device.
3-16 RF filter bandwidth for A/D converter AB n: 0 , 1 ABn 0: 10MHz (recommended) (default) 1: 30kHz This command is used to select the bandwidth of analog filter for the A/D converter. Normally, it should be set to 10MHz. However, in case of a strong signal in adjacent frequency, it can be set to 30kHz. This setting does not affect spectrum display function or FFT search.
4-2 Search mode (normal search mode) SS Start normal search SSnn nn : 00 ~ 39 Search in the selected search bank. ZJ, ZJ Search frequency downward ZK, ZK Search frequency upward LC LCn n: 0, 1 SS 0: Frequency data output disabled (default) 1: Frequency data output enabled To read: SS, LC Response: SSnn, LCn 4-2-1 Search bank (nn: 00 ~ 39) Search Bank number SE SEnn SR SLnnnn.nnnnnn (Lower Frequency, MHz) SUnnnn.nnnnnn (Upper Frequency, MHz) STnnn.
4-2-2 Pass frequency PW 1. Send PW command while search stops during search mode. Register a current freq. to the current Pass bank. 2. Send PWnn command while search stops during search mode. Register a current freq. to the specified (nn) Pass bank. 3. Send PW:mmmm.mmmmmm (MHz) command during search mode. Register the above frequency to the current Pass bank. Send PW:mmmm.mmmmmm nnnn.nnnnnn (MHz) command during search mode. Register above frequency range to the current Pass bank. 4.
4-2-3 Normal search setting format SG SGnn DLnn FRnn ASn BKxxxxxx…xx 1. SGnn nn: 00 ~ 19 (Search group number) (00: default) (Note: The SG00 is not available for search link.) 2. DLnn nn: 01 ~ 99 (Search delay time, in 0.1 sec.) (default: 20) When a signal is lost, it will resume search after the preset delay time. 3. FRnn nn: 00 ~ 60 (Timer search, in 1 sec.) (default: 00 Off) When a signal is received, it will resume search after the preset time. 4.
FFT frequency step Threshold level (signal detection level) FF FFnn FSnn FT-nnn FFnn Search bank (two digits) select to access. nn: 00 ~ 39 FSnn (default: 00) Frequency step select nn: 00 ~ 10 00: 5kHz 01: 6.25kHz 02: 8.33kHz 03: 9kHz 04: 10kHz 05: 12.5kHz 06: 20kHz (default) 07: 25kHz 08: 30kHz 09: 50kHz 10: 100kHz FT-nnn Set the threshold level. Once set, only signals over this level will be detected by the FFT search.
4-4-2 Memory data setting MX MXnnmm GAn MPn MFnnnn.nnnnnn MDnn ATn ANn MTxxxxxxxxxxxx MXnnmm: nn: 00 ~ 39 (Memory bank) mm: 00 ~ 49 (Memory channel) n: 0, 1 (Memory select, de-select) GAn: 0: de-select 1: select (default) n: 0, 1 (Memory pass) MPn: 0: no 1: yes MFnnnn.nnnnnn Frequency (MHz) MDnn: receive mode ATn: RF attenuator / amplifier ANn: Antenna select MTxxxxxxxxxxxx: Memory tag (up to 12 characters) Note: Refer to individual command for details of each field.
4-4-5 Delete memory bank MB nn: Bank number MBnn: 4-5 SCAN 4-5-1 Start scan MS nn: Memory channel MSnn If the memory frequency is registered to pass frequency lit, it will be skipped. LC n : 0, 1 LCn: 0: No report (default) 1: Output detected frequency information 4-5-2 Memory data setting MG MGnn DLnn FRnn BKxxxxxx…xxxx The AR2300 features 20 scan groups. MGnn: nn: 00 ~ 19 (Scan bank number) (default: 00) DLnn: nn: 01 ~ 99 (Squelch delay time) (in 0.1 sec.
4-6 Select scan 4-6-1 Start select scan The Select scan function allows you to scan only a selection of the frequencies that were previously saved as memory channels. A maximum of 100 channels within a bank can be scanned.
4-7-1-1 Starting duo frequency receive VW VWnm: n: @, A ~ D (VFO mode) @: Duo receive off (default) m: 0, 1 0: VFO-n (main band) (default) 1: VFO-E (sub band) To read: VW Response: VWnm 4-7-1-2 Audio output balance VH VHnnn: n: 000 ~ 255 128: default (equal balance between main band audio and sub band audio) (Note: 000 --- Main band only, 255 --- Sub band only) To read: VH Response: VHnnn 4-7-2 Duo frequency receive (frequency offset receive mode) With this function, one frequency above 25
4-7-2-2 Starting duo frequency receive WR WRn: n: 0, 1 0: Duo receive Off (default) 1: Duo receive On To read: WR Response: WRn 4-7-2-3 Audio output balance WV WVnnn: n: 000 ~ 255 128: default (equal balance between main frequency audio and offset frequency audio) (Note: 000 --- Main frequency only, 255 --- Offset frequency only) To read: WV Response: WVnnn 4-7-3 Tri frequency receive Below is the procedure to activate the Tri frequency receive function: Set two separate frequencies as
5-2 Step adjust SH SHnnn.nnn: nnn.nnn: (kHz) (default: 000.000) To read: SH Response: 6. SHnnn.nnn Spectrum display commands 6-1 Start frequency TF TFnnnn.nnnnnn: nnnn.nnnnnn (MHz) (default: 0077.500000) (MHz) To read: TF Response: TFnnnn.nnnnnn 6-2 End frequency EF EFnnnn.nnnnnn: nnnn.nnnnnn (MHz) (default: 0087.500000) (MHz) To read: EF Response: EFnnnn.nnnnnn 6-3 Center frequency CF CFnnnn.nnnnnn: nnnn.nnnnnn (MHz) (default: 0082.
6-6 Marker frequency 6-6-1 Marker frequency setup KF KFnnnn.nnnnnn: nnnn.nnnmmm (MHz) (default: 0082.500000) (MHz) The entered value may be changed according to the frequency span and frequency range. To read: KF Response: KFnnnn.nnnnnn –mmm -mmm: signal level (in dB) 6-6-2 Marker frequency/ level auto output KC n: 0, 1 KCn 0: Disable data output (default) 1: Enable data output To read: KC Response: MKnnnn.
7. Video Monitor commands 7-1 Activate the video monitor function VS VSn n: 0, 1 0: Deactivate video monitor function (default) 1: Activate video monitor function (Note: Video output signal is only available at the video output connector on the front panel.) To read: VS Response: VSn 7-2 Frequency shift reverse VD Some video transmitters utilize reversed frequency shift modulation in order to scramble the signal.
9. Data editor commands DE DEnn xxxx yyyy nn: Process number (see below) xxxx: Channel origin (see below) yyyy: Channel destination (see below) nn Process 00 Transfer contents of memory bank xx to memory bank yy. 02 Copy contents of memory bank xx to memory bank yy. 04 Transfer contents of search bank xx to search bank yy. 06 Copy contents of search bank xx to search bank yy. 08 Transfer contents of memory channel xxxx to memory channel yyyy.
10. Configuration commands of other parameters 10-1 Selecting interface CL CLn n: 0 ~ 3 0: USB 1: AUX (optional LAN box) 2: USB or AUX (AUX will be selected if USB is not connected) (default) 3: AUX or USB (USB will be selected if AUX is not connected.
11. LAN (Local Area Network) control commands Below is a command format for LAN control: IP sub command parameter (Note: No space must be inserted between the sub command and parameter.) 11-1 Readout settings from the optional LAN-box IP RED IP RED (Note: Each sub command will display all its stored data value on the AR2300 until data readout is completed. Therefore, it is recommended to use this command before changing /displaying the LAN settings.
11-6 DHCP client function IP n: 0, 1 IP DHCn 0: Disable (default) DHC 1: Enable To read: IP DHC Response: IP DHCn 11-7 Ping response IP PIN n: 0, 1 IP PINn 0: Disable 1: Enable (default) To read: IP PIN Response: IP PINn 11-8 TCP port number nnnnn: 10000 ~ 65535 IP TCPnnnnn IP TCP (default: 50002) To read: IP TCP Response: IP TCPnnnnn 11-9 UDP port number IP UDP nnnnn: 10000 ~ 65535 IP UDPnnnnn (default: 10002) To read: IP UDP Response: IP UDPnnnnn 11-10 MAC address IP
11-12 Password IP PAS IP PASccccccccccccccc ccccccccccccccc: Password (6 ~ 15 characters including ! # $ % & - = ^ : @ + * ? _) (default: password) (Note: Password MUST be set.) To read: IP PAS Response: 12. IP PASccccccccccccccc SD (SDHC) card commands SD sub command parameter 12-1 Property of SD card SD INF SD INF (Direct command) Displays the card’s total size and its usage. Note: After deleting files, remove the SD card from the slot once. Then re-insert the card to display the free space.
12-7 Squelch skip SD RSQ SD RSQ n n:0, 1 0: recording audio even while squelch is closed. 1: recording audio only while squelch is open. (default:: 0) To read: SD RSQ Response: SD RSQ n 12-8 Start/stop recording SD REC SD REC (file name) (Direct command) Execute the command to start/stop recording audio onto the designated file. (Note: 1. File name: up to 8 characters. English letters (capital) and some selected characters can be used as a file name.
13. Other control commands 13-1 Receiver status 13-1-1 Receiver status RX RX Response: In VFO mode: VX RFnnnn.nnnnnn STnnn.nnn(+) AUn MDnn ATnm ANnn In Memory receive mode: MXnnmm GAn MPn RFnnnn.nnnnnn STnnn.nnn(+) AUn MDnn ATnm ANnn TMxxxxxxxxxxxx In Memory scan mode: MS MXnnmm GAn MPn RFnnnn.nnnnnn STnnn.nnn(+) AUn MDnn ATnm ANnn TMxxxxxxxxxxxx In Select scan mode: SM MXnnmm GAn MPn RFnnnn.nnnnnn STnnn.nnn(+) AUn MDnn ATnm ANnn TMxxxxxxxxxxxx In Normal search mode: SRnn RFnnnn.nnnnnn STnnn.
13-3 Reset RS Response: RS (Direct command) This command reinitializes the system configuration, however, contents of VFO and/or memory channels will be saved. RS2 Response: RS2 (Direct command) This command reinitializes the system configuration and VFO data, however, contents of memory channels will be saved. RS! Response: RS! (Direct command) This command reinitializes the receiver and returns it to factory’s default settings.
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15. 1 I/Q DIGITAL OUTPUT DETAILS FOR DEVELOPPERS GENERAL The I/Q digital output of the AR2300 represents the actual signal used after digital processing in the receiver. The digital I/Q output interface streams I/Q data to the PC through USB2.0 isochronous mode, with nearly 72Mbps.wide bandwidth.
3. DATA FORMAT 1) Sampling Rate: 1.125Msample/Sec 2) USB: 72Mbit/sec., Isochronous (USB2.0) 3) Data Format: Fix Point(2’s compliment) I: = (29..0): 30bits Q:= (29..0): 30bits USB data Stream One Sample = (16bitsWord x4) MSB LSB I-High(29..15) 15bits 1 1st Word I-Low (14..0) 15bits 0 2nd Word Q-High(29..15) 15bits 0 3rd Word Q-Low(14..0) 15bits 0 4th Word 4 )USB Interface: ENDPOINT 6 5) USB driver for Windows XP/VISTA/7 4.
(a) OPEN DEVICE SET Obtain device information by SetupDiGetClassDevs() API (b) LIST AVAILABLE DEVICES Call SetupDiEnumInterfaceDevice() API with loop. (c) GET DEVICE PATH detailData (Device Infromation of Structurer) ->devicePath (Set member) (d) OPENNING DEVICE THAT HAS ACQUIRED It can be opened by CreateFile() API The GUID of the driver is defined under GUID_CLASS_ALPHA of the included file of AORAlphaDD.h 5.
5.2.2 ALPHA_BULKIN CONTROL ALPHA_BULKIN CODE PROPTO-TYPE BOOL DeviceIoControl( HANDLE hDevice, // = DEVICE HANDLE DWORD dwIoControlCode, // = ALPHA_BULKIN LPVOID lpInBuffer, // = PALPHA_BULKIN_PRM DWORD nInBufferSize, //=sizeof(ALPHA_BULKIN_PRM) LPVOID lpOutBuffer, // = POINTER FOR INPUT BUFFER DWORD nOutBufferSize, // = INPUT BUFFER SIZE (BYTE) LPDWORD lpBytesReturned, // = POINTER FOR VARIABLES TO RECEIVE lpOverlapped // = Overlapped POINTER TRANSFER BYTE.
5.2.4 ALPHA_STOP_CAPTURE CONTROL ALPHA_STOP_CAPTURE CODE PROTO-TYPE BOOL DeviceIoControl( HANDLE hDevice, // = DEVICE HANDLE DWORD dwIoControlCode, // = ALPHA_STOP_CAPTURE LPVOID lpInBuffer, // = PALPHA_CAPTURE_PRM DWORD nInBufferSize, // = sizeof(ALPHA_CAPTURE_PRM) LPVOID lpOutBuffer, // = NULL DWORD nOutBufferSize, // =0 LPDWORD lpBytesReturned, // = POINTER FOR VARIABLES TO RECEIVE TRANSFER BYTE.
Size is defined as kMinReadSize in AORAlphaDD.h REGISTRY INFORMATION The registry information for the driver is as follows: NOTE: Initial values are described in INI file. REGISTRY PATH: :¥HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE¥SYSTEM¥CurrentControlSet¥Services¥ALPHA Value Type Default (hex) DESCRIPTION Range (hex) Type 1 Service type is a kernel driver. Fixed Value Start 3 This driver will be loaded at the time of PnP.
16. RESET Should the AR2300 appear to behave strangely, normal operation may be easily achieved by resetting the microprocessor. Two scenarios may be encountered due to power transients etc: 1. Symptom: No control of the receiver from a PC. Turn off the power switch on the front panel. Leave it off for Action: approximately 30 seconds. Turn the power switch back on again. Normal operation should be restored but the last used frequency will be lost.
17. FIRMWARE UPGRADE FIRMWARE VERSION CHECK Switch AR2300 on, start the AR2300 Control software and go to: SETTING > OPTION The firmware version appears at the bottom of the window, as follows: C2300_Main_XXXX DYYYY (for example C2300_Main_001G D001D) Where XXXX is the “Main” (controller-board) firmware version, and YYYY the decoder board firmware version. If a firmware newer than the version in your AR2300 is available, proceed as described below. SOFTWARE & HARDWARE REQUIRMENTS 3.
To update the firmware, DIP switches need to be repositioned. The previous illustration shows the location of the DIP switches, and their default (factory setting) position. Only the area labeled S1 needs to be repositioned. Do not touch the other dip switches and button. LOADING DATA Start the flash writer program (SHBoot) by double clicking the SHboot icon. The following screen should be seen. Each block must be updated one at a time.
When all updates are done, do not forget to set the dip switches into their DEFAULT position. CHECK IF THE NEW FIRMWARE HAS BEEN CORRECTLY LOADED Switch AR2300 on, start the AR2300 Control software and go to: SETTING > OPTION The firmware version appears at the bottom of the window, as follows: C2300_Main_XXXX DYYYY (for example C2300_Main_001G D001D) Where XXXX is the “Main” (controller-board) firmware version, and YYYY the decoder board firmware version.
18. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES I/Q board & I/Q software With this optional internal I/Q unit, a full 1 MHz of bandwidth activity (25MHz to 3.15GHz) can be stored to the hard drive of a computer for later analysis and review, without loss of quality APCO P-25 board With this optional internal board, APCO25 digital voice communication (non-encrypted, conventional mode) may be decoded. Format popular in North-America for government and public safety communications.
ANTENNAS DA3200 16 element discone DA753G compact discone DA5000 commercial grade discone SA7000 twin element MA500 mobile whip LA380/390 high Q active indoor loops BNC connectors for all models, except: N for DA5000 and SA7000 includes BNC-N and BNC-PL239 adapters Note: DA753G is sold under the name DS3000A in the U.
19. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA only) AOR USA, Inc. (AOR) warrants its receivers as described below: AOR will repair or exchange equipment as a result of defects in parts or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase from an authorized AOR dealer. Exclusions The following items are not covered by the AOR limited warranty: 1. Products that are damaged through accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, or user modifications. 2.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and may not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. As such, the above limitations may not apply in every case. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that apply in your state.
Manufacturer: AOR, LTD. 2-6-4, Misuji, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, 111-0055, Japan URL: www.aorja.com e-mail: mail@aorja.com US distributor: AOR USA, INC. 20655 S. Western Ave. Suite 112 Torrance, CA 90501 Phone: 310-787-8615 Fax: 310-787-8619 URL: www.aorusa.com e-mail: info@aorusa.
