® AR-ONE Ultra Wide Band Communications Receiver Operating manual v.2.1 AOR, LTD.
Table of contents 1 Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 1-1 Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 1-2 Taking care of your radio ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 1-3 Attention while operating ------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 1-4 Accessories supplied -----------------------------------------------------
Memory channels and banks ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 3-1 Memory channel overview -------------------------------------------------------------- 24 3-2 Storing VFO frequency and data into memory ------------------------------------- 25 3-3 Memory read “M.
6-8 Configure Remote BPS (Baud Rate) ------------------------------------------------- 44 6-9 Configure RMT-ID (Remote ID) -------------------------------------------------------- 45 6-10 Configure DELAY (Scan delay and Search delay) ------------------------------- 45 6-11 Configure FREE (Scan free and Search free) -------------------------------------46 6-12 Configure SPEAKER -------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 6-12-1 Configure rear speaker ------------------------------
1 Introduction 1-1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AR-ONE Ultra Wide Band Communications receiver. The AR-ONE is designed using the very latest technology to ensure the highest levels of performance and reliability. To get the best possible results from your AR-ONE, we strongly recommend you to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the receiver. Although carefully designed, this receiver (like all receivers) suffer from a degree of internal noise known as spurious emissions.
Main features: Super wide coverage: 10 KHz ~ 3.3 GHz (continuous) 1,000 memory channels 10 VFOs Monitor AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW, Data Ultra-stable reference frequency oscillator Two RS-232C ports plus control head port Control up to 99 AR-ONE Units with one PC Triple conversion superheterodyne front end Antenna input level readout Adjustable BFO High intercept IF signal output (10.
SAFETY NOTICE – Always disconnect the power supply from the AC outlet when not in use. If used mobile, it should be noted that the AR-ONE has NOT been manufactured or tested to meet any specific mobile safety requirements. The AR-ONE has no internally user adjustable parts.
frequency range, either from the currently displayed frequency traveling upwards (or downwards) in a specified tuning increment (step) or by sweeping over-and-over between two specified frequency limits. This process is known as SEARCHING, as the title implies, it can take a long time to find transmissions due to their ‘often intermittent’ and brief nature. For this reason it is best to slice large frequency ranges into smaller, more manageable pieces where they may be intensively studied.
1-4 Accessories supplied The following items are provided in the carton box: 1 AR-ONE receiver 1 DC power cable 1 Operating manual 1-5 Controls & functions Controls are located on the front with most connectors on the rear of the AR-ONE, a brief identification is given here: Front Panel 1. Volume control plus isolate power On/Off 2. Squelch control 3. Phones jack (3.5 mm mono or stereo may be used) 4. Escape key 5. Key Lock key 6. Monitor key 7. Function keys 8. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 9.
Rear Panel 12. Antenna connector (N type) 13. Standard signal (10 MHz) input connector 14. IF output connector 15. Main power switch 16. DC power input connector (design may vary depending on AR-ONE generation) 17. Remote control connector (RS-232C) -- 1 18. Remote control connector (RS-232C) –2 19. External audio output connector (when used, the internal speaker is disabled) 20. Audio output connector (speaker output without disabling the internal speaker) 21. Signal output connector (0 – 4.
1-5-1 Keypad Keypad conventions Most keys have secondary functions, these are printed on the panel. However, due to the restrictions of available space, not all functions can be shown. Secondary functions of the AR-ONE are indicated with white characters above each key. To access the secondary function, push the FUNC key, and then push the respective key. 1-5-2 Summary of keys ESC Cancels entry from the keypad. LOCK This key is intentionally small to reduce the chances of accidental operation.
ATT RF Attenuator. Move the cursor to select the desired parameter. The AUTO selection will work best for most of cases. AGC Automatic Gain Control. Move the cursor to select the desired AGC time constant. Usually, FAST is used to receive CW, MEDIUM for AM and FM, and SLOW for SSB. When MANU is selected, any desired parameter (between 0 – 255) can be selected for manual gain control. dBm Toggles the incoming signal strength unit between dBm, dBuV, or ordinary S units. 0~9,. Numeric keys. S.
OFFSET Push the [FUNC] key, and then push this key to activate/deactivate the frequency offset in duplex mode. AFC Push the [FUNC] key, and then push this key to activate/deactivate the AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function. ENT To validate data entry. M. in In the manual receive mode or search mode, push the [FUNC] key, and then push this key to enter the frequency into memory.
2 Getting started 2-1 Making the AR-ONE ready for operation 2-1-1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) All relevant operational information is provided via the LCD. The LCD contrast is adjustable. 2-1-2 Connect the antenna For reception on all bands, connect the antenna to the N connector on the rear panel of the AR-ONE. Refer to chapter 10 for an overview of the available AOR antennas depending on your target frequency range. 2-1-3 Connect power Connect power to the DC power jack on the rear panel of the AR-ONE.
The AR-ONE will take approximately 4 - 5 seconds before information appears on the LCD. This is normal, while the AR-ONE microprocessor generates the ‘boot up data’ required to control the receiver. 2-3 Squelch Circuit In normal use, NOISE SQUELCH is used. However, LEVEL SQUELCH can be selected for search and scan operations.
3. On the bottom of the LCD, a bar will be displayed. Using the SQL control, adjust the desired signal level. 4. Push the ENT key to confirm entry. 5. Squelch will open only when the input signal strength is above this set level. 6. To select NOISE SQUELCH, repeat above steps. 2-4 VFO selection The AR-ONE has ten (10) VFOs being identified as “V-A” through “V-J” on the top left of the LCD.
2-4-1-2 Changing frequency using the main tuning dial While in VFO mode, the active VFO frequency may be ‘tuned’ using the rotary main tuning dial which is mounted on the right side of the front panel. You may rotate the dial ‘clockwise’ to increase frequency or turn ‘counterclockwise’ to decrease frequency. 2-4-1-3 Changing frequency using UP arrow key or DOWN arrow key The UP arrow key and DOWN arrow key provide a convenient method of frequency change.
In the absence of signal, the background white noise may appear quite loud. For ease of listening, the squelch control should be rotated clockwise until he background noise just disappears, this should be carried out while no signal is present. The point where the background noise is cancelled is known as threshold point. Do not advance the squelch control more than necessary or the receiver will appear to be desensitized and weaker signals will be missed.
Note: Auto-mode is cancelled as soon as the receive mode, tuning step or other related data is changed. Remember that auto-STEP and auto-MODE are linked, reselect AUTO-MODE if either have been adjusted and you require the auto band plan selection. 2-5-2 Receive mode selection Any receive mode may be selected at any frequency within the receiver’s frequency coverage. To access the receive mode menu, push MODE. The following modes are available: AUTO, WFM, NFM, USB, LSB, CW.
The bottom line of the LCD displays the icon “STEP SET” to indicate that the AR-ONE is Waiting for you to change the step size. Use the main tuning dial or arrow key to select the desired step size. To accept the displayed tuning step size, push the ENT key. The tuning step size can be programmed in 1 Hz increments (via the keypad) so unusual step sizes are possible. The acceptable step size range is less than 1 MHz in 1 Hz steps.
An appropriate IF filter is automatically selected when auto mode is engaged. However any combination of IF filter and receive mode is possible in manual mode. When you have manually selected an IF filter bandwidth, auto mode will be disengaged, but the receive mode, step size, etc will be retained until they are changed manually. 2-7-1 Manually selecting IF bandwidth Push the FUNC key, and then push the MODE key. Select a new bandwidth from the list of 300, 200, 100, 30, 16, 8.5, 6, 3, and 0.
When MANU is selected, a desired parameter can be entered between 0 ~ 255 in the Configuration Menu. 2-9 ATTENUATOR Activating the attenuator reduces signals to the RF input stages of the AR-ONE to prevent overloading, for example when the receiver is used in close proximity to strong transmissions. The AR-ONE has four settings for ATT (attenuator), 0 dB, 10dB, 20 dB, and AUTO. To change the ATT parameter setting, push the ATT key.
2-10 RF AMPLIFIER The AR-ONE features a preamplifier. The LCD icon “a” is used to display the setting in use. To change the RF Amplifier setting, push the FUNC key and then push the 5 key. Select a new AMP parameter from the list of ON, OFF, AUTO by rotating the main tuning dial or arrow key. To accept the new AMP parameter, push the ENT key.
2-11 OFFSET This function enables the receive frequency to be quickly SHIFTED by a predetermined value, this makes it easy to track duplex-transmissions or check repeater inputs/outputs. The locations for frequency offset storage are numbered 00 to 47 with 00 acting as OFF, this makes 47 locations available. Frequency offset may be programmed into VFO, memory channel and search banks. It is most convenient to set-up in VFO mode then save the data to specific memory channels for quick recall at a later date.
DUPLEX followed by the current offset channel number. Use the main tuning dial or arrow keys to review the offset locations. 2. Push down arrow key. The cursor will move down to the bottom line of the LCD. 3. Enter the desired offset in MHz format. The shift direction can be changed by pushing the FUNC key. 4. To accept the offset setting, push the ENT key.
100 channels. The memory banks are identified by the first BANK number 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8 and 9 and the individual channels are numbered from 00 to 99. Examples are “000” for the first channel location in memory bank “0” and “099” for the last memory channel in memory bank “0”. “415” is the location: memory bank “4” channel “15”. The data contents of memory and search banks are held in a EEPROM so that no backup battery is required for memory retention.
size” are set to the default auto mode. Push the VFO key to set the AR-ONE into VFO mode. Push the 1 key. Push the 2 key. Push the 3 key. Push the . (decimal) key. Push the 5 key. Push the ENT key. 2) Then push the FUNC key, and then push the ENT key to enter “memory input” mode. Using the main tuning dial or arrow keys, enter 325 to store the frequency into the location (memory bank 3, channel number 25). 3) Push the down arrow key to add the text comment “AIRBAND”.
whatever memory channel you enter. The AR-ONE will display memory channel, mode, text comment (if one was used). The memory channel last used (for memory write or recall) will initially be displayed. If the desired memory channel is not immediately displayed, it may be recalled by keying in the required three digit location. To recall memory channel “325”, push either the right arrow key or left arrow key to select “3” as the memory bank.
Push either the right arrow key or left arrow key to select the desired memory bank. Rotate the main tuning dial or push either the up arrow key or down arrow key to select the desired memory channel to delete. Push the ENT key to delete it or push ESC to abort. 4 SCAN – scanning memory channels In the SCAN mode the contents stored in the memory channels are automatically recalled and scanned very quickly for activity. *** It is important that you do not confuse SCAN and SEARCH modes.
When SCAN has been selected, only the currently displayed memory bank WHICH CONTAINS DATA will be SCANNED, receive mode and frequency are unimportant. Any memory channels which contain no data (empty) will be ignored (skipped). 4-3 Selecting a scan bank The memory bank identifier (such as “3”) will be displayed on the middle right of the LCD.
Push the FUNC key, and then push the 2 key to start select scan. The direction of scan can be reversed using the main tuning dial knob. To stop select scan, push the VFO key. 5 Search mode In search mode, the AR-ONE is programmed to automatically tune between two specified frequency limits looking for activity. Please refer to section 1-3 of this manual if you do not fully understand the function of SEARCH. 5-1 Search type The AR-ONE is equipped with PROGRAM SEARCH.
LO (lower) start frequency HI (upper) stop frequency Receive mode (or set to AUTO MODE) Step (if auto is not selected) Text comment The program search banks are identified by numbers (01 ~ 40). To help with identification, each bank may be labeled with an alphanumeric text comment. 5-2 Staring program search Presuming that data is already stored into a search bank … Push the SRCH key to start the program search process.
5-2-2 Forcing the search to resume If the AR-ONE stops on an unwanted busy frequency, rotate the main tuning dial knob or use the up arrow key or down arrow key to force the search process to resume from the current frequency displayed. 5-2-3 Stopping the search While the search process is in progress (not stopped), push the VFO key (displaying the data on screen before search was started). 5-3 Selection of search bank There are 40 search banks.
Use the main tuning dial, right arrow key, left arrow key or keypad to select the bank you wish to program or overwrite (The down arrow key is used to move through the menu). Push the down arrow key.
LO: Input the lower start frequency in MHz format (don’t push the ENT key). Push the down arrow key. HI: Input the higher end (stop) frequency in MHz format (don’t push the ENT key). Push the down arrow key.
MODE SET: Use the right arrow key or left arrow key or main tuning dial to select receive mode, the FUNC key is used as a short cut to “AUTO”. Note: If the receive mode is set to “AUTO”, the receive mode, channel step will be taken from the pre-programmed auto band plan data, for this reason the detailing will not be required and skipped. The next menu will be TEXT INPUT. Push the down arrow key.
To accept the data input, push the ENT key. 5-5 Deleting search banks A delete menu is provided so that you can delete program search data (of course you may simply overwrite the data, too) . While in search mode, the DELETE menu is accessed as follows: Push the FUNC key and then push the 3 key.
Push the down arrow key. Using the main tuning dial, keypad, right arrow key or left arrow key, select the desired search bank. The “HI” and “LO” frequency limits will appear on the LCD along with any associated text comment to aid the identification of the required search bank. To delete the program search bank, push the ENT key. 5-6 Locking out unwanted active frequencies (PASS) It is possible to lock out (PASS) unwanted frequencies while in program search mode.
the PASS function before taking action or transmissions may be missed. While stopped on an unwanted frequency, push FUNC and then push the 9 key. The search process will resume. It will appear that all frequencies are still searched, however, locked out frequencies will be ‘passed over’, the search will not stop on locked out frequencies. 5-6-1 Deleting pass channels If you are currently in search mode, push the FUNC key and then push the 3 key. This will access the MEMORY CHANNEL DELETE MENU.
If pass channels have already been tagged for the current search bank, the icon “PAS” (PASS) will be displayed on the LCD. Push the FUNC key to delete the pass frequency. To exit from this menu, push the ENT key. 6 Configuration menu The configuration menu is used to set fundamental operating parameters and other variables which do not appear in any other menu heading.
BPS Communication data speed setting RMT-ID RS-232C identification address setting DELAY Scan/Search delay setting FREE Scan/Search free setting SPEAKER Speaker/headphones setting HPF/LPF Audio Filter setting DE-Emphasis De-emphasis setting PRIO-CH Priority channel setting Item Parameter Default BEEP OFF/ 01 – 09 6 LAMP AUTO/ON/OFF ON DIMM ON/OFF OFF CONTRAST 00 – 32 12 OPENING MSG NORM/QUICK/USER NORM MANUAL AGC 0 – 255 255 IF-GAIN 0 – 255 255 RF-GAIN 0 – 255 255
especially in the early days while gaining familiarity of the receiver. To access the configuration menu, push the FUNC key and then push the 7 key. The first item in the configuration menu is “BEEP”, the default is beep on with a volume level of 06. Use the main tuning dial, the right arrow key or the left arrow key to change the beep level between the range of OFF and 01 to 09 (09 being the loudest). Push the ENT key to accept the data and return to a standard display.
To access the configuration menu, push the FUNC key and then push the 7 key. Push the down arrow key to move the cursor to the “LAMP” selection point. Use the main tuning dial, the right arrow key or the left arrow key to toggle the lamp between AUTO, ON and OFF. Push the ENT key to accept the data and return to a standard display. Alternatively, push the ESC key to abort entry, or, push the down arrow key to move to the next item on the configuration menu (DIMM).
is set OFF. The default setting for Manual AGC is 255, maximum gain control value. The value can be adjusted according to the receiving condition. To access the configuration menu, push the FUNC key and then push the 7 key. Push the down arrow key to move the cursor to the “MANU AGC” selection point. Use the main tuning dial, the right arrow key or the left arrow key to vary the manual AGC level for best reception. Push the ENT key to accept the data and return to a standard display.
level for best reception. Push the ENT key to accept the data and return to a standard display. Alternatively, push the ESC key to abort entry, or, push the down arrow key to move to the next item on the configuration menu (RF-GAIN). 6-7 Configure RF-GAIN (Radio Frequency gain) The RF gain setting switches in the attenuator or preamplifier to suite the band conditions and antenna in use. The default setting for RF-GAIN is 255 (maximum gain control value).
Push the ENT key to accept the data and return to a standard display. Alternatively, push the ESC key to abort entry, or, push the down arrow key to move to the next item on the configuration menu (RMT-ID). 6-9 Configure RMT-ID (Remote ID) When multiple units are connected via remote connectors, each AR-ONE must be assigned a different ID (address). The value is adjustable between 00 ~ 99. The default value is 00.
Use the main tuning dial, the right arrow key or the left arrow key to select the desired delay parameters. 2.0s The AR-ONE will wait the specified time after the squelch closes before resuming scan or search. HOLD The AR-ONE will stop indefinitely when an active frequency is located, this is very useful when you don’t want to miss that once-in-a-lifetime transmission! OFF The AR-ONE will resume scan or search instantaneously when the squelch closes.
6-12-1 Configure rear speaker To access the configuration menu, push the FUNC key and then push the 7 key. Push the down arrow key to move the cursor to the “REAR SP” selection point. This menu is to configure the rear speaker. Use the main tuning dial, the right arrow key or the left arrow key to select the desired rear speaker setting (ON or OFF). Push the ENT key to accept the data and return to a standard display.
6-13 Configure audio filters (HPF / LPF) An audio HPF (High Pass Filter) and a LPF (Low Pass Filter) are available. 6-13-1 Configure audio HPF (high pass filter) The audio high pass filter is useful for limiting the audio bass response (allowing higher tones to pass) improving intelligibility in certain circumstances (such as low frequency whistles on AM, SSB & CW). There are four available pass frequencies: 50Hz, 200Hz, 300Hz, and 400Hz. The higher the frequency the more limited the audio bandwidth.
6-13-2 Configure audio LPF (low pass filter) The audio low pass filter is useful to cut off high tones (allowing low tones to pass) to improve intelligibility of weak signals in close proximity to adjacent interference and to remove hiss making listening for extended periods easier on the ears. There are four available pass frequencies: 3KHz, 4KHz, 6KHz and 12KHz. The lower the frequency the more limited the audio bandwidth. For highest fidelity for listening, select 12.0KHz.
AR-ONE checks a selected frequency for activity (taken from one of the 1,000 memory channels periodically). The priority checking is accomplished by momentarily tuning the receive circuit to the priority frequency to see if it is active. If activity is found, the AR-ONE will remain on the active frequency until the signal disappears. If no activity is detected, the receiver returns to the VFO frequency, scan channel or search bank from where it originated.
6-16 Configure IF output frequency The function enables you to tap the 2nd IF signal (10.7MHz) or the 3rd IF signal (455KHz) from the BNC (marked as 10.7MHz) type connector on the rear panel. The 10.7MHz of the 2nd IF signal is to be used with the optional SDU5600 spectrum display unit for signal analysis. The bandwidth at 10.7 MHz is +/- 5 MHz from the center frequency (10 MHz total). 6-16-1 Selecting IF output frequency To select the IF frequency, push the FUNC key and then push the 7 key.
7 Computer control Connect the AR-ONE (any of the 2 serial sockets) to your computer’s serial port, using a RS-232C cable terminated in a 9-pin plug. The RS-232C parameters may be defined using the CONFIGURATION menu. Baud rates (data transfer speed) may be set to 9600, 19200 or 38400 bps. 19200 bps is the factory default.
or specified response should come back from the receiver after confirming the correct command. If no response has been gained after a short while, the receiver has failed to receive the command properly. Send a [CR] then re-send the command. Should problem persist, check your connections and try reducing the RS-232C baud rate. 7-3 Detailed RS-232C command listing of the AR-ONE X Power on x: any key to power on the AR-ONE (it takes 4 sec.
FREQUENCY RF RFnnnnnnnnnn (entry in Hz format) (VFO mode only) RF RFnn.nn (entry in MHz format) (VFO mode only) Vx Vx nnnnnnnnnn (entry in Hz format) x: A – J (VFO) To read: RF Response: RFnnnnnnnnnn (Hz) STEP FREQUENCY ST STnnnnnn (entry in Hz format) (not available in search mode) ST STnn.
BANDWIDTH BW BWn (n: 0 – 8) Auto mode will be disabled by this command n=0 0.5kHz n=1 3.0kHz n=2 6.0kHz n=3 8.
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) AC Acn (n: 0 – 2) n=0 AGC - OFF n=1 AGC - FAST n=2 AGC - SLOW n=3 AGC - MIDDLE To read: AC Response: ACn DE-EMPHASIS EN ENn (n: 0 – 5) Auto mode will be disabled by this command n=0 25μS n=1 50μS n=2 75μS n=3 750μS n=4 THRU n=5 AUTO To read: EN Response: ENn or Enmn (m=5, AUTO) RF ATT (Attenuator) AT ATn (n: 0 –3) n=0 0dB n=1 10dB n=2 20dB n=3 AUTO To read: AT Response: ATn 56
RF AMP (Amplifier) AM AMn (n: 0 – 2) n=0 RF AMP OFF n=1 RF AMP ON n=2 RF AMP AUTO To read: AM Response: AMn BFO FREQ (Beat Frequency Oscillator Frequency) BF BF +/-nnnn (nnnn: 0000 - +/- 3000Hz) Available in CW, LSB, USB mode only Default: CW +800Hz, USB +1500Hz, LSB -1500Hz To read: BF Response: : BF +/-nnnn N – SQ (Noise Squelch) THRESHOLD RQ RQnnn (nnn: 000 – 255) Default: 000 (OFF) To read: RQ Response: RQ nnn L – SQ (Level Squelch) DB DBnnn (nnn: 000 – 255) Default: 000 (OFF) T
MANUAL GAIN (10.
AUTO SIGNAL LEVEL LC LCn n:0 Auto Signal Level off n:1 Auto Signal Level on While n is set to 1, and the squelch opens, the signal level and frequency information is sent to the PC To read: LC Response: LCn SQm LMnnn RFnnnnnnnnnn m: 0 Noise squelch mode m: 1 Level squelch mode nnn: signal level from 000 to 999 nnnnnnnnnn: frequency AUTO BACKLIT LA Lan (n: 0 - 2) n: 0 LAMP OFF n: 1 LAMP ON (Default) n: 2 LAMP AUTO (Will go off in 5 seconds after the squelch is closed) To read: LA Response: LAn
BACKLIT DIMMER LD LDn (n: 0 or 1) n: 0 NORMAL (Default) n: 1 DIMM To read: LD Response: LDn LCD CONTRAST LV LVnn (nn: 00 – 31) (Default: 12) To read: LV Response: LVnn BEEP LEVEL BV BVn (n: 0 – 9) (Default: 5) To read: BV Response: BVn SPEAKER SELECT SO SOn (n: 0 – 3) (Default: 3) n: 0 FRONT OFF, REAR OFF n: 1 REAR ON n: 2 FRONT ON n: 3 FRONT ON, REAR ON To read: SO Response: SOn EXTERNAL SPEAKER PO Pon (n: 0 or 1) n: 0 OFF (Default) n: 1 ON To read: PO Response: POn 60
DELAY TIME (SCAN DELAY AND SEARCH DELAY) DD DDn.n (n.n: 0.0 – 9.9 second) Default: 2.0 sec. nn: FF (hold) To read: DD Response: DDn.n or DDFF FREE SCAN SP SPn.n (n.n: 0.0 – 9.9 second) n.n: 0.0 FREE SCAN OFF (Default) n.n: 0.1 – 9.9 sec. To read: SP Response: SPn.
SIGNAL LEVEL UNIT (in dBμV) – Read only LU LU nnn (-nnn – nnn) dBμV To read: LU Response: LU nnn SIGNAL LEVEL UNIT (in dBm) – Read only LB LB nnn (-nnn – nnn) dBm To read: LU Response: LB nnn SEARCH DATA SETTING – Write only SE SEnn (nn: 01 – 40 ) Bank number SLnnnnnnnnnn (Lower Frequency), SUnnnnnnnnnn (Upper Frequency), Aun, STnnnnnn, MDn, BWn, ENn, ATn, AMn, ACn, TTxxxxxxxx (Enter text as needed) Example: SE01, SL0124500000, SU0123900000, AU1, ST002500… Note: Refer to individual command
PASS FREQUENCY LIST – Read only PR PRnn (nn: 01 – 40) Bank number PR00 nnnnnnnnnn PR01 nnnnnnnnnn PRmm (mm: 00 – 49) Last channel will be 49 or blank (- - -) DELETE PASS FREQUENCY – Write only PD PDmmnn (mm: 01 – 40) Bank number (nn: 00 – 49) Pass channel PDmm%% (mm: 01- 40) Bank number Delete all pass frequencies on designated bank number DELETE SEARCH DATA WITH PASS FREQUENCY – Write only QS QSnn (nn: 01 – 40) Delete search data and pass frequency on designated search bank QS%% Delete all search data
MEMORY DATA LIST – Read only MA MAn (n: 0 – 9) Bank number, memory data between CH00 to CH10.
SCAN/SEARCH RE-START SG SGn n= 0 (default) no operation, scan does not automatically resume n= 1 scan resumes after 2 seconds, or after the time set with the DD command. To read: SG Response: SGn SELECT PRIORITY CHANNEL PP PPmnn m= 0-9 bank number nn= 00-99 channel number To read: PP Response: PPmnn RFnnnnnnnnnn (NORMAL) or RF--- (BLANK) AFC ON/OFF AF AFn n= 0 (default) AFC is off n= 1 AFC is on (except for WFM mode) To read: AF Response: AFn IF-OUT SELECTION IF IFn n= 0 (default) 10.
8 RESET Should the AR-ONE 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: LCD remains on, no control of the keypad. Action: Remove any connection to external power and leave it for approximately 30 seconds. Reconnect power and switch on again. Normal operation should be restored but the last used frequency will be lost, the AR-ONE will restore the last but one frequency to display.
9 SPECIFICATIONS Configuration: Triple conversion super heterodyne Frequency coverage: 10 KHz ~ 3.3 GHz (no gap) Receive mode: AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW, DATA Sensitivity: AM: – 10 dB S/N, NFM: – 12 dB SINAD, CW/SSB: – 10 dB S/N 10 ~ 40 kHz: CW 22.3 μV 40 ~ 100 kHz: AM – 4.5 μV, CW – 1.5 μV 100 kHz ~ 40 MHz: AM 2.5 μV, SSB/CW – 0.7 μV, NFM – 0.89 μV 40 MHz ~ 1 GHz: AM – 0.89 μV, SSB/CW – 0.4 μV, NFM – 0.5 μV, WMF – 1.5 μV 1GHz ~ 2.5 GHz: AM – 0.7 μV, SSB/CW – 0.32 μV, NFM – 0.4 μV, WFM – 1.5 μV 2.
THD: 20 dB> (< 10 %) Audio Output: 2.0 W (at 8 ohms, THD < 10 %) Power requirement: 13.5 V DC, < 2 A. (@ 1 W audio output) Antenna impedance: 50 Ω Antenna Connector: N type IF output level: -20 dBm Ext. freq. standard input: 10 MHz (0 dBm +/- 3 dB) Control interface: RS-232C (9600, 19200 or 38400 bps). Default is 19200 bps. Operating temperature: -10 ~ 50℃ (14 ~ 122°F) Dimensions: 156(W)x58(H)x234(D)mm, 6.1”(W)x2.3”(H)9.2”(D) (Projections (10.7 MHz or 455 kHz) excluded) Weight: 1.
IF-OUT SIGNAL LEVEL ACCURACY: The on screen SIGNAL level values (dBuV or dBm), as well as the SIGNAL level values streamed through the RS232C port to the PC, are only approximate. For better accuracy in signal level values, connect a spectrum analyzer such as SDU5600 to the receiver’s IF OUT port. Make sure that both the AR-ONE and SDU5600 (or similar) are set to communicate at the same RS232C port speed.
10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EXT-ONE Separation kit (includes a control head adapter and 16 feet separation cable) MM8600 Mobile mounting bracket (radio not included) ANTENNAS Note: DA753G is sold under the name DS3000A in the U.
11 LIMITED WARRANTY (USA only) AOR USA, Inc. (AOR) warrants the AR -ONE 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.
Limitations Any and all implied warranties, including those pertaining to merchantability and utility for a specific purpose are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. AOR’s limits on warranty pertain only to the repair or, at its option, replacement of defective products. AOR shall not be liable for any other damages, including consequential, incidental or otherwise, arising from any defect.