AOR AR1500 Wideband Reciever Instructions Manual

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(1) Introduction & accessories
Thank you for purchasing the AOR AR1500 compact all mode hand portable receiver.  The
AR1500 is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment using the very latest in electronics design
and technology.  It is important that you carefully read this handbook and familiarise yourself
with the receiver before placing it into operation.
Every effort has been made to make this manual correct and up to date.  Due to continuous...

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(2) Table of Contents
(1) Introduction & accessories.................................................................................... 1
1-1 Accessories supplied................................................................................................ 1
(2) Table of contents (this page)...................................................................................  2
(3) Major...

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(9) Search mode ........................................................................................................... 25
9-1 Notes on scan & search ............................................................................................. 25
9-2 Pre-programmed search banks.................................................................................. 26
9-3 Searching all...

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(3) Major features
The AR1500 is the World’s first true hand-held wide range receiver offering SSB as standard
from the factory.  Coverage is from 500 kHz all the way to 1300 MHz without any gaps in the
range.
Channel steps are programmable in multiples of 5 kHz and 12.5 kHz up to 995 kHz,  the BFO
will allow tuning between these steps for SSB operation.
All popular modes are provided NFM,  WFM,  AM and SSB (USB,  LSB & CW)  with the BFO
switched on.  A...

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For example,  imagine you wish to store all active VHF airband channels automatically into
memory.  First program search bank number 9 with the lower and upper frequency limits of the
VHF airband (118 - 138 MHz),  the required step size (25 kHz) and mode (AM).  Press search
then key number 9,  the AR1500 quickly locates active channels and automatically stores them
into the 100 memory channels of scan bank number 9 (900 - 999).
After a short while you need...

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(4) Precautions
4-1 Location.
Do not use or leave the receiver in direct sunlight.  It is best to avoid locations where excessive
heat,  humidity,  dust and vibration expected.  Always treat the receiver with care.
Take care to avoid spillage or leakage of liquids into the receiver and AC charger.  Special care
should be taken to avoid liquid entering via the power jack.
4-2 Look after your receiver.
Always keep the receiver free from dust and water.  Use...

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The NiCads are NOT factory charged and will have little or no energy when shipped from the
factory.  The NiCads may be charged using the supplied AC charger or DC lead.
Note:
The AC charger should 
NOT be regarded as a power supply.  It is intended only to charge the
NiCad battery pack while the set is switched Off and not to power the receiver.  Should you wish
to use the set via the 12V DC input socket,  an additional regulated 11-18V DC regulated power...

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4-4 Aerial connection
The aerial input is of the standard BNC type allowing straight forward connection to almost any
VHF / UHF aerial.  There is also a top panel switchable attenuator to increase versatility in areas
of strong signals.
Two aerials are supplied with the receiver.  One is the highly acclaimed DA900 wide band
VHF-UHF flexible whip.  The second aerial supplied is a 5m (approx) length of wire terminated
in a BNC plug,  this is intended for...

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(5) Controls and functions
The AR1500 receiver is housed in an attractive strong plastic cabinet.  Controls for operation are
located on the top and front face of the cabinet.
A soft case is provided as a standard accessory to help protect the receiver while in use.
5-1 Top panel
1. VOL & PWR - Volume control & power switch
The volume control and power switch is located on the top face of the cabinet next to the aerial
input.  It is used to set the...

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4. LOCAL/DX switch (attenuator)
The attenuator switch has two positions marked LOCAL and DX.  For most situations the DX or
long distance position is used (switch Up) where the receiver is at it’s most sensitive.
When operating in the presence of strong signals such as TV or FM broadcast,  Amateur Radio,
CB, PMR some interference may be experienced.  This is also true when the receiver is used in
lofty locations such as hill tops or in built up areas....