Major Features - AOR AR8000 Operating Manual

(3) Major features

General
At first glance the AR8000 in it's static form may look no different to any
modern hand-held wide range receiver, but the similarity ends there... just as
soon as the receiver is switched on!! Initially you are greeted with the opening
welcome message on the AR8000 multi-function liquid crystal display
"WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF AR8000 RECEIVER", in a similar way to a
sign on message displayed by your personal computer. This new experience
immediately demonstrates that the AR8000 is no ordinary radio but THE NEW
CONCEPT in radio design.
Internal construction is of a high quality modular surface mount design with the
only wires being those connecting to the internal loudspeaker. This ensures
the highest performance and reliability.
Frequency coverage and modes
The AR8000 is a highly sensitive hand-held receiver boasting the widest
frequency coverage of 500kHz to 1900MHz without gaps in the range (actual
acceptable frequency input from 100kHz). Step size is programmable in
multiples of 50Hz for smooth tuning. The all-mode reception provides AM,
USB, LSB, CW, NFM and WFM.
Step offset is a useful facility for correctly tuning through bands with unusual
offsets and channel spacing.
As you might expect from a radio receiver of this calibre, an independent
4.0 kHz SSB filter is fitted as standard and the USB/LSB/CW modes use true
carrier re-insertion with non-offset frequency readout.
Auto-Mode tuning
Comprehensive band plan information specific to the target market area has
been programmed into the AR8000 receiver. This inclusion will greatly simplify
frequency entry and search programming. The receiver will "automatically"
select the appropriate mode and channels step. Of course, should you wish
then both the mode and channel step may be manually changed when
required.
Custom ferrite bar aerial
A custom manufactured ferrite bar aerial has been neatly installed into the
AR8000 cabinet to provide a suitable aerial for medium wave reception.