There's finally an ad showing the decoder on the May issue of Monitoring Times.
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AOR ARD25 - APCO25 Decoder
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PSIP
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Released Today 05-11-05
Found the info at the AORusa site.
http://www.aorusa.com/ard25.html
Haven't found a price yet. bet they are waiting for Dayton.
Found the info at the AORusa site.
http://www.aorusa.com/ard25.html
Haven't found a price yet. bet they are waiting for Dayton.
PSIP
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I just called Grove, the price is less then $400.00 They received one 2 weeks ago and was shipped out to a reviewer. Monitoring Times should have their take on it shortly. Their distributor has them in stock right now.
We should be hearing alot more about these in the following days.
Now if we could only get trunking software to follow 9600 baud, I would be in heaven.[/b]
We should be hearing alot more about these in the following days.
Now if we could only get trunking software to follow 9600 baud, I would be in heaven.[/b]
Hello,
One question that I have is what is the serial port for? I assume it is for upgrading the firmware but I wonder if it can be used for other things.
73 Eric
One question that I have is what is the serial port for? I assume it is for upgrading the firmware but I wonder if it can be used for other things.
73 Eric
lschmidt
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This is what Uniden needs to build,an add-on decoder for it's non digital
recieving scanners with a BNC antenna connector.
recieving scanners with a BNC antenna connector.
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N_Jay
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lschmidt said:
The antanna port would not matter.
The digital converter would be driven off the discriminator output.
Depending on the design of the reciever it may or maynot be able to receive certain digital signals.
"This is what Uniden needs to build,an add-on decoder for it's non digital
recieving scanners with a BNC antenna connector."
They have an add-on decoder - it's called the digital card. It's been available for a while, and will never be available for their older scanners.
recieving scanners with a BNC antenna connector."
They have an add-on decoder - it's called the digital card. It's been available for a while, and will never be available for their older scanners.
mlevin
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rdale said:
:roll: :roll: What you mention, has nothing to do with what he was suggesting. The only reason this is worthwhile, is because it IS compatible with older models.
lschmidt
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Mostly talking about an add-on for the "780".
Unless your receiver has a 10.7 mhz if out and i'm not talking about a discrimator tap, but an actual output of 10.7 mhz from the if circuit like ar5000 and icr8500 and a few others the unit will be useless to you. So if you think you can put it to a scanner with a discriminator tap. Think again. :?
Agreed - my point is that it will NEVER happen. Uniden would not do it, so we'd need to rely on outsiders to develop a solution and it simply cannot be cost effective to beat a Pro96 or BCx96 scanner.
topcop1833
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would this be something i could use with regaurd to one of my posts?
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10246[/url]
http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10246[/url]
No, this converts APCO25 digital audio to analog.
Has anyone heard anything further regarding the availability of this device? I read the post regarding Grove above but there is very little information available when "Google'd", outside of the AOR USA website.
I just ordered a used AOR AR-8600 receiver, so of course the natural progression is to consider one of these...I have been diagnosed as an APCO-25 addict. No twelve step programs for me yet though.....I'll just get one more digital capable setup....no one will know...
But seriously folks, any updates on the progress of this interesting sounding little device would be welcome.
I just ordered a used AOR AR-8600 receiver, so of course the natural progression is to consider one of these...I have been diagnosed as an APCO-25 addict. No twelve step programs for me yet though.....I'll just get one more digital capable setup....no one will know...
But seriously folks, any updates on the progress of this interesting sounding little device would be welcome.
Followup: Ham Radio Outlet has the ARD25 listed on their website with a price of $399.95. Website is www.hamradio.com . Use the "Select by Manufacturer" drop down menu to select AOR. It's item #17. Stock status is blank but all of the items on the list appear that way.
Edit: And while I'm at it, it's now listed at Universal as well:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/06573705.html
Edit: And while I'm at it, it's now listed at Universal as well:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/widerxvr/06573705.html
I sent an inquiry to AOR USA regarding the operation of the ARD25 with my forthcoming AR8600. Here is a snippet of their very quick response:
"Regarding the APCO25 reception, no modification will be necessary to the AR8600.
What you have to to is to set the receiver in the WFM mode. Once connected to the
ARD25, the ARD25 will automatically decode signals. If the signal is a normal NFM signal (no APCO),
then receive audio (in the NFM mode) will be heard from the internal speaker of the ARD25.
Therefore, there is no need to switch the AR8600 to the WFM mode or NFM mode back and forth."
I'll probably take the plunge and try one out...any other brave souls?
"Regarding the APCO25 reception, no modification will be necessary to the AR8600.
What you have to to is to set the receiver in the WFM mode. Once connected to the
ARD25, the ARD25 will automatically decode signals. If the signal is a normal NFM signal (no APCO),
then receive audio (in the NFM mode) will be heard from the internal speaker of the ARD25.
Therefore, there is no need to switch the AR8600 to the WFM mode or NFM mode back and forth."
I'll probably take the plunge and try one out...any other brave souls?
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