Hearing is believing! All over the world, hams have been discovering how much fun it is to work HF without background noise. AOR set the pace in this breakthrough technology with its ARD9800. Now, in response to worldwide demand, AOR has developed the ARD9000MK2 which makes digital voice communications even more affordable. AOR's digital voice technology delivers audio quality you have to hear to believe. Whether you are working digital voice across state lines or across an ocean, amazing doesn't seem strong enough to describe it. With an ARD9000MK2, it's easy to convert existing HF analog transceivers to work digital voice with NO transceiver modifications. The ARD9000MK2 automatically detects a digital signal and decodes it, so you also maintain full analog capabilities. Whether a contact comes in as digital or analog, the ARD9000MK2 can handle it. Discover the fun and excitement working Amateur Radio in digital voice mode  using the ARD9000MK2 and your EXISTING analogue transceiver on HF! NEAR FM VOICE QUALITY! IS IT LEGAL? Yes, the ARD9000MK2 employs an open published digital protocol (Charles Brain G4GUO) per FCC rules. The transmit bandwidth is within the same spectrum as conventional SSB. Enjoy digital voice communications while maintaining analogue capabilities The ARD9000 makes digital voice communications FUN & affordable. Now you can use your existing analogue transceiver to work digital voice on Amateur Radio bands without making any modifications to your transceiver. No transceiver modifications needed The ARD9000MK2 uses the same audio frequencies (300 Hz ~ 2500 Hz) as microphone audio to modulate the voice signal. This allows you to use an analogue radio as a digital voice radio. Works on Single Side Band (SSB) mode The Automatic frequency clarifier function adjusts frequency drift automatically in the SSB mode. (Approximately up to +/- 125 Hz). Utilizes the OFDM (Multi Carrier Modulation) circuit that is effective against Multi-path or Selective Fading. Automatic digital receive Automatic voice signal detector recognizes the received signal as analogue or digital, automatically switching to the appropriate mode. Built-in high grade Vocoder (AMBE) Utilizing high-grade digital voice compression delivers quality digital voice communications. Built-in FEC error correction A powerful error correction circuit delivers stable and reliable communications. Small and compact unit. Easy to operate Simply connect the ARD9000MK2 between the microphone jack and microphone. No complicated modifications necessary. Optional interface cables for most popular transceivers are available or you can build your own connectors. Wide range of operating voltages Operates on 10 to 16 V DC from an external power source. DSP Utilizes a uniquely designed high performance DSP engine. Uses established G4GUO open protocol The use of open digital protocol means use of the ARD9000 is permitted on Amateur Radio bands (UK, USA, Japan and most countries are permitted)

Suggested Frequencies!

• 7.169MHz, 7.170MHz, 7.173MHz, 7.176MHz, 7.290 - 7.299MHz

• 14.236MHz USB (noisy in UK), try 14.255MHz USB

• 18.1625 USB

• 21.370MHz USB

Main Frequency 14.236 USB
(Some Activity Daily 17:00-18:00 UTC)

Main Frequency 7.296 USB
(Westen U.S. Group Activity 23:30 UTC Saturdays & Sundays)

18.1625 USB

21.370 USB

Main Features

No transceiver modifications necessary Digital voice communications using existing analog transceivers Amazing Audio Quality Works on Single Side Band (SSB) mode Automatic digital receive Optional interface cables for most popular transceivers Built-in high grade Vocoder (AMBE) Built-in FEC error correction Compact unit. Easy to operate Utilizes a uniquely designed high performance DSP engine Uses the established G4GUO open protocol

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Specifications

Modulation method:	OFDM
Band width:	300 Hz - 2500 Hz, 36 carriers
Symbol Rate:	20 mS (50 baud)
Guard interval:	4mS
Tone steps:	62.5 Hz
Modulation method:	36 carriers: DQPSK (3.6K)
AFC:	+/- 125 Hz
Error correction:	Voice: Golay + Hamming
Header:	1 Sec. 3 tones + BPSK training pattern for synchronization
Digital voice:	AMBE coder, decoder
Signal detection:	Automatic Digital detect, Automatic switching between analog mode and digital mode
Power requirements:	10 ~ 16 V DC, Approximately 100 mA Typ(@ 12 V DC)
Dimensions (w, h, d):	70 x 33 x 98 (mm) or 2.8 x 1.3 x 3.9 (inches) (Projections excluded.)
Connectors:	Radio: Microphone output (level adjustable) Speaker input (200 mV ~ 5 V p-p), External Speaker Output DC Input Connectors Speaker Microphone (with PTT)
Others:	Force Synchronization Switch

Specification & price subject to change without notice due to continuous development of the receiver. E & OE.

Where can I get it?
Get it from ScannerMaster at a great price!




   


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