AOR (UK) Ltd

Unit 9, Dimple Road Business Centre, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3JX, England
Tel: +44 (0) 1629 581222 Fax: +44 (0) 1629 580070

8200PC - computer interface & lead for the AR8200 / AR8200-2 receivers

CC8200
Computer control lead with level shift interface built-in (available with imperial 'PC98' & metric 'DOSV' screws). Effectively this looks just like a connection lead with the special connector on one end to fit straight into the AR8200 AUX side socket, the other end of the lead is fitted with a 9-pin connector which fits directly into a PC serial port, the lead is about 1 metre in length. The interface is powered from the AR8200, no external power is required. Supplied with a CD-ROM containing the AR8200 PC control software and protocol listing.

8200PC
Computer control lead (as per CC8200) but without the CD-ROM. From 16.10.00 this has replaced the CC8200 in the UK market. The control software is available as an optional CD-ROM (AOR SAMPLER CD-ROM) or a download from the AOR web sites. If you require the CD-ROM, please order 8200PC + AOR SAMPLER CD-ROM.

Please view the technical bulletin relating to pin-out reassignment for the AR8200-2 AUX connector.

Alternatives to the 8200PC

As the 8200PC lead is a specialist item, it is manufactured in relatively small quantities, this is reflected in the price.

A couple of 3rd party companies such as Javiation in Bradford manufacture a compatible interface (around £45 with options including built-in tape interface and discriminator output):

Javiation
P.O. Box 708
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD2 3XA
Tel: 01274 639503
http://www.javiation.co.uk

Also, it is possible to purchase just the OS8200 lead with AUX connector and build your own interface, there are several designs on the internet (employing MAX232 / MAX233), have a look at the following link (but remember, if damage occurs to your receiver as a result of a home-built interface, repair work will not be covered by warranty):

http://www.aoruk.com/links.htm#8200_mod_link

Software is available for free download from the AOR UK web site, there are three versions:

http://www.aoruk.com/software.htm#aor_software_downloads

Top

8200 Workshop for Windows

IBM-PC control of the AR8200 receiver

The 8200 Workshop is a Windows based PC package which provides RS-232 control of the AR8200. The AOR Data Base Toolkit is also included.
The Tuner applications use the multiple document interface for displaying and editing radio memory data. This also includes a status display on the toolbar and simple frequency and mode tuning.
Many facilities are provided including control of receive frequency, mode. attenuator plus access to memory & search banks for easy editing, upload and download... it is even possible to edit the auto mode bandplan data using a text based window display presenting the data in a friendly and understandable format. Add to this unattended record to your PC's hard drive (sound card required) & spectrum display and your hand portable receiver forms the centre of a complete monitoring installation.

System Requirements

Pentium P100 PC compatible (or higher) with colour graphics display
Microsoft^® Windows^TM 3.x or Windows^® 95 (Windows^TM NT is not currently supported)
8M byte of system memory (640k bytes of base DOS memory)
Microsoft^® mouse or equivalent (strongly recommended)
At least 2M bytes of free hard disk space
One 3.5 inch floppy disk drive (as drive A:)
At least two RS-232 serial ports (one for mouse if used, highly recommended)
Windows^TM compatible printer (optional)
Windows^TM compatible sound card (eg Sound Blaster^TM )
AOR AR8200 hand portable radio receiver with AOR CC8232 connecting cable.

Key Features

Comprehensive and powerful editing features for memory, search, auto mode and pass frequency data including intelligent cut/paste, line renumbering and syntax checking (for auto mode data)
On-line context sensitive help. You may obtain help from the main menu and in all dialogues. Help is also available from the desktop simply by pressing the F1 key.
Send memory, search, auto mode or pass frequency data to your radio or print it out.
Edit auto mode data to define your own bandplan setup and send it to the radio.
Execute searches and scans within the radio for maximum tuning speed (approx. 37 channels per second maximum)
Record audio from the radio automatically during searches and scans in an audio log (PC sound card required, not included)
Display the spectrum when searching, measure frequency and signal strength with your mouse.
Unlimited number of disk based memory banks.
Save multiple memory banks, ideal when travelling between different cities. Memory upload/download to the same or different location using a re-numbering system. Import/export data in PC-Manager format.
Copy data to & from clipboard. You can exchange memory data with Windows Clipboard for bulk editing and export to a data base (not supplied) or other Windows applications.
Full support for Windows Sound Recording. Should you have a correctly configured multimedia compatible sound card, you may record audio from your receiver while scanning frequencies, Spectrum Master uses the sound recording facilities of Windows Multimedia extensions (.WAV files). A log contains all the recordings you have made so that you may replay them at a later time through Spectrum Master or standard Windows applications.
Microsoft Windows Program. Sizeable windows in foreground and background with a standard look and feel.

Note:
By early November 2000, the package will include specific support for the AR8200 Series-1, AR8200 Series-2 and AR8600 receivers. Memory file support for the TE8200 has been added and format of CT8200 memory file entries amended, unfortunately this will mean that older format files will not be readable by the new package :-(

Top

PDF AR8200 Sales Leaflet

PDF Command Protocol

Software Down Load v1.19.0

Due to continuous developments, AOR reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviation from these values in individual units.

Send mail to webmaster@aoruk.com with questions or comments about this web site only.
HOME PAGE PRICES