Aor ar2515

[W9NES]

I have bought a AOR AR 2515 at a Hamfest here in Indianapolis on Sat 8-6-2011.I am wanting to buy the antenna with the BNC adapter that was included with the radio.When I bought the receiver the owner another ham told me that is worked well.I do have it on my workbench with a long antenna that is not cut for this band from 0.5-1500Mhz. I did hear short-wave feqs on it with the long antenna but the signal was not strong but it could be louder.Can amyone post any links, phone numbers, ect as to where I can find extras to buy to use on this radio.Thank You For Your Help.

 

[Fast1eddie]

Tim, I am not exactly sure what you are looking for. Due to the high sensitivity of the RF sections and wide front end, you'll want to keep the wire relatively short-perhaps no more than 20 feet depending on your location and such. You'll experience overloading at that point.

I have a first generation AOR 8600 that when used with a 10-15 foot wire works extremely well but overloads once that 15 foot length is exceeded. For the time being, it is being fed with a Apex confined space vertical I bought from Universal for around $100.00 some time ago. I have also used 102 inch metal CB whips with excellent results, your results will vary depending on installed height and man made RFI.

That's a nice radio, shame there is no SSB.

 

[W9NES]

Thanks Ed for the infomation. I am looking for the add ons for the unit along with another unit that is talked about in the owners manual.The Radio was bought from ACE Communications Monitor Division in Indianapolis,Indiana are they are now closed and out of business.Can anyone refer me to a place like this and get what I need?I am aware of Universal Radio and I will call them to see if they have anything I need for the radio.Thanks for your post.

 

[Fast1eddie]

ACE, yep remember them very well. Bought a AOR 900 from them, wish I had held on to that....

I am not aware of any add on's, we had one in the shop to monitor our repeaters. Good luck to you!