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According to AOR, taken from the manual:
The model AR-22 is a 1,800 channel PLL frequency synthesized VHF FM communications receiver which covers 141.000 to 149.995 MHz or 151.000 to 159.995 MHz band in 5 kHz steps. The AR-22 design is based on the advanced PLL synthesizer technology which generates the local oscillator signal for dual-conversion receiver system with an outstanding clear signal reception. The AR-22 receiver is the equal of many full size base stations; sample measuring out at 12 dB SINAD for less then 0.2 µV for all frequencies.

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m 
Frequency stability
± 0.001 %
Tuning steps
5 / 10 / 100 / 1000 kHz (thumb wheels)
Memories
None

Receiver

RX-range
Version A: 141-150 MHz
Version B: 146-155 MHz
Version C: 151-160 MHz
Version D: 156-165 MHz
Version E: 161-170 MHz
Modulations
FM  
Sensitivity
0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
12 kHz @ -60 dB
Filters
?
Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
1st: 10.7 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection
50 dB
Audio output
100 mW into 8 ohm load at 10% distortion

Connections

Antenna
3.5mm jack
Impedance
50Ω
Other
Wire lead or mini-helical antenna to be connected to the ANT jack

Electrical

Power requirements
4.8-6 V DC
Current drain RX
25-100 mA
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
63 × 130 × 25 mm (2.48 × 5.12 × 0.98 in)
Weight
200 gr (7.1 oz)
Form factor
Handheld
Manufactured
Between 1981 and 198x in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
2352
MPN
AOR-AR-000022

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

AOR AR-22 Owner's Manual PDF - 62.7 kB, submitted by RigReference
 
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Reviews & stories

Rating Title Submitted
best little radio for the time 13 years ago by scanbcsleepy

New and second-hand prices

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1987 USD 130.00 New / Mint scanbcsleepy

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