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The AOR AR8600 Mark IIB is an extremely versatile receiver which can be used virtually anywhere, mobile, base or transportable... powered from an external 12 VDC power supply, optional d.c. lead from a 12 VDC vehicle or from an optional internal battery pack. Like the original AR8600, it features a strong twin metal case with diecast front panel characterizes the multi-purpose role. All mode receive capability is provided including Single Side Band with programmable tuning steps down to a resolution of 50 Hz with the frequency established by a highly accurate Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO). An RS-232 port further extends the capabilities with free supporting control software available from the AOR web sites.

Center stage is a custom multi-section back-lit LCD, numeric keypad, navigation keys, rotary tuning control and separate controls for volume and squelch control, the LCD can also display alpha-numeric text comments. The chassis is manufactured from two metal compartments, effectively a metal chassis inside a metal cabinet this provides excellent screening characteristics and great robustness highlighting its multi application role. The front panel is also manufactured from die-cast aluminium.

Steps may be programmed by the operator in any receive mode using multiples of 50 Hz in any mode (i.e. 5 kHz, 12.5 kHz or even 1.25 kHz). Extensive step-adjust and frequency offset facilities are also provided to ensure tracking of the most obscure band plans, AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) is included for spot on tuning ensuring that nothing is missed. A wide frequency coverage is available from 530 kHz to 3000 MHz (less cellular) with actual minimum acceptable frequency of 100 kHz. All mode receive: W-FM, N-FM, S-FM (Super Narrow FM), W-AM, AM, N-AM (Wide, standard, Narrow AM), USB, LSB & CW. A 3.0 kHz SSB filter is employed with true carrier re-insertion resulting in non-offset frequency readout for easy tuning of SSB transmissions. An attenuator and noise limiter are also featured. A supplied AM BCB antenna may be plugged into the rear panel. This radio has an adjustable sleep timer with a range of 1 to 120 minutes (in 1 second increments).

Computer control is available via a standard 9-pin RS232 D-type connector on the rear chassis, just a standard RS232 cable is required for connection to a PC, the extensive RS232 command set is printed in the operating manual along with many pages of explanatory notes. A free software package will be available as a download from the AOR web sites, this provides frequency control & management, searching, scanning, logging with support for geographic data from a GPS and audio recording to disk. In addition, optional internal slot cards, which fit into the rear chassis of the AR8600, extend the capabilities even further, five cards may be fitted, with two operational simultaneously. The slot cards are common to the AR8600, AR8200 and AR8200Mark2.

Improvements over the original AR8600 include:
Expanded frequency coverage, dimmer on/off function, improved RF front end, better audio response and ability to accept the new TV-8600 video unit.

General characteristics

HAM bands
?
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
0.05 kHz
Memories
1000 channels in 20 bank(s) @ 37 channels/second

Receiver

RX-range
0.53-3000 MHz (0.1-0.53 MHz with reduced sensitivity)
Modulations
All mode  
Sensitivity
530 kHz - 1.9 MHz
AM: 3.5 µV (10dB S/N)
1.9 MHz - 30 MHz
AM: 2.0 µV (10dB S/N)
30 MHz - 470 MHz
AM: 1.0 µV (10dB S/N)
N-FM: 0.35 µV (12dB SINAD)
W-FM: 1.0 µV (12dB SINAD)
470 MHz - 820 MHz
N-FM: 0.5 µV (12dB SINAD)
820 MHz - 3000 MHz
N-FM: 2.5 µV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
SSB/N-AM: 3 kHz (-6 dB), 9 kHz (-60dB)
AM/S-FM: 9 kHz (-6 dB), 20 kHz (-40dB)
W-AM/N-FM: 12 kHz (-6 dB), 25 kHz (-40dB)
W-FM: 150 kHz (-3 dB), 380 kHz (-20dB)
Filters
?
Receiver system
Triple conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
1st: 754.850 or 243.850 MHz
2nd: 45.05 MHz
3rd: 455 kHz
Image rejection
?
Audio output
800 mW (8 Ohms) max @ 10% THD

Connections

Antenna
BNC
Impedance
50 Ω
Other
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Electrical

Power requirements
10.8-16V DC
Current drain RX
70-400 mA
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
155 × 57 × 195 mm (6.10 × 2.24 × 7.68 in)
Weight
2.00 kg (4.4 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 2002 and 200x

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
RS232 port. Built-in ferrite bar for MW reception. Slot card options include speech descrambler, extra memory channels, tone eliminator and more. Improved HF performance plus a couple of other new features.
Accessories
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RigReference ID
2369
MPN
AOR-AR-008600-MK2

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  • EUR 450.00
  • USD 96.00 ~ USD 451.00

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2019 USD 501.00 Used / Good eBay
2019 EUR 500.00 Used / Good SWL_de
2010 USD 600.00 Used / Mint eBay

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