Introduction - AOR ard300 User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ARD300 MULTI-DIGITAL VOICE DECODER.
AOR proudly brings a solution to a common problem the listening enthusiasts are
facing: There are less and less signals to listen to with a traditional analog receiver, as
digital communication slowly but surely is replacing analog communication. This is
where ARD300 comes in place!
ARD300 is a digital voice decoder to be connected to a radio receiver's I.F output.
This powerful device offers many great features as follows:
Decodes popular amateur digital voice modes from Icom (D-Star), Alinco and
(*1)
Yaesu
Decodes popular commercial digital voice modes dPMR
well as APCO 25 (Phase 1, conventional mode) used by U.S military and
diplomatic services around the world.
Compatible with AOR legacy receivers AR8600MK2, AR5000(A/+3)
AR-ONE
Even supports any other brand's receiver
45.05MHz I.F output.
When connected to the receiver's audio-out, its internal speaker can output
both the analog signals and the decoded digital voice.
*1 V/D mode only.
*2 dPMR446 and Tier 1 modes only.
*3 6.25kHz mode only.
*4 ARD300 needs to be powered by a (non supplied) external power source.
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*5 Not all 3 party receivers have been tested. Some receivers might be incompatible for
unknown reasons. AOR support strictly limited to use with AOR receivers.
To obtain best possible results from your ARD300, we strongly recommend that you
read this manual before use and familiarize yourself with ARD300.
Every effort has been made to make this manual correct and up to date. Due to
continuous development of this device, we acknowledge that there might be some
errors or omission anomalies.
CAUTION: The interception and decoding of some digital voice modes might be
restricted by law in some countries. Be sure to check this matter with your local
authorities.
Other company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
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and newer AR2300, AR5001D, AR6000.
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, featuring a 10.7MHz or
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and NXDN , as
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