AOR AR7030 Upgrade Page
             
       AOR (UK) Ltd
         
         Unit 9, Dimple Road Business Centre, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3JX, 
      England
      Tel: +44 (0) 1629 581222  Fax: +44 (0) 1629 580070
      AR7030 Options

      Retro Plus UpgradePerformance upgrades to the AR7030, phone for details
      BP123 Internally mounted sealed lead-acid battery and charge circuit for 
      AR7030
      NB7030Enhanced multi-function audio notch filter, RF Noise Blanker PCB and 
      "enhanced features CPU" providing 400 memories alpha-tag text comments 
etc.
      UPNB7030Enhanced upgrade NB7030 for those who already have the features 
      CPU or are adding the NB7030 to a AR7030 PLUS
      FPU7030Enhanced microprocessor as supplied with NB7030
      MF300Collins 300 mechanical CW filter for the AR7030
      MF500Collins 500 Hz mechanical CW filter (displays around 700Hz in AR7030)
      CFJ455K81.0 kHz Murata ceramic data filter (displays around 1.5kHz in 
      AR7030)
      XTAL2.42.4 kHz high quality 8 pole crystal filter (FL124 daughter board 
      recommended for fitting. No more stock from 13.06.01. not cost effective 
      to continue production of the filter in small quantities.  Suggest using 
      an alternative from Kenwood, JRC etc 
      MF2.5 Collins 2.5 kHz mechanical SSB filter
      CFK455J3.0 kHz Murata ceramic very narrow metal cased filter (displays 
      around 3.8kHz in AR7030)
      CFK455I4.0 kHz Murata ceramic narrow metal cased filter (displays around 
      4.0kHz in AR7030)
      MF4Collins 4.0 kHz mechanical AM filter
      MF6 Collins 6.0 kHz mechanical AM filter
      FL124Daughter board for fitting of up to three crystal filters in the 
      AR7030
      SM7030Service information comprising circuits, layouts, block diagram, 
      service alignment disk and lead.
      RS232-7030Programmers information (10 pages Word format) supplied with 
      SM7030 
      IR7030Spare infrared remote control unit
      PSU7030Replacement mains power supply for AR7030. EURO230V, USA110V
      CR400Ready made tape recorder lead for AR7030 ('3030 and '3000A)
      8DIN8 way did plug for AR7030 AUX socket
      7030PCRS232 lead to 25 way PC serial plug (other configurations such as 9 
      way male to order)
      5DIN5 way din plug for AR7030 remote socket
      TW7030Telescopic whip on right angled PL259
      Data MasterWindows/95 PC control software for AR7030, AR3030
      OP7030Original operating manual for AR7030. A4 36 pages.

The AR7030 is extremely compact so there is limited internal space for options. 
This internal cabinet space is considered to be in three sections. Generally 
speaking each option (except for filters fitted directly to the main PCB) takes 
one space, the battery however takes two spaces. With this in mind it is 
theoretically possible to fit the crystal daughter board, notch/noise blanker 
PCB at the same time... but then there is no room for the internal battery. If 
the battery option is fitted then only one other option may be fitted in 
addition. Operation will usually fall into categories of "High Performance" or 
"Portability" so this should not cause too much of a problem. There is no 
fitting charge for options if ordered with a new AR7030 receiver. 


      NB7030 Notch filter / noise blanker /replacement CPU 

The NB7030 will be an all-in-one option comprising three facilities in one: 
NOISE BLANKER, NOTCH FILTER and FEATURES CPU with added facilities. This option 
will fit internally with excellent integration for the operator.
Fitting sheet in PDF format.
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      Audio notch filter 

Used to remove annoying whistles when listening in AM, SSB, Data and CW modes. A 
specially designed 4th order notch shape makes the notch "easy to tune" (unlike 
some other notch filters on the market) while retaining great depth. Excellent 
integration provides enhanced features such as notch follow and auto search for 
tone. 
  Audio notch filter 
  Tuneable 200Hz to 6kHz 
  Auto search for tone 
  Auto fine tune/signal tracking 
  Notch follow when tuning (SSB modes)
  Depth > 40dB 4th order notch (typ 50dB)
  Width > 10Hz at -40dG (@1kHz) <100Hz at -6dB (@1kHz) 
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      Impulse noise blanker 

Useful for reducing ignition noise from passing motor vehicles etc. switchable 
and adjustable threshold to ensure the highest performance is maintained. Unlike 
some other noise blankers, this option even works well in AM mode, not just SSB. 

  Impulse noise blankerswitchable 
  Two available blanking periods 
  Operates in AM & SSB modes 
  15 kHz sensing bandwidth 
Blanking periods:
AM/SYNC 8mS / 12mS
SSB/CW 1.5mS / 12 mS
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      Enhanced CPU 

Operators always want more... and YES, feature rich as it is already, it is 
possible to add even greater facilities to the AR7030. A replacement plug-in CPU 
with additional plug-in EEPROM will provide around 350 memory channels, each 
capable of retaining a 14 character alphanumeric text comment. When tuning 
across frequencies already stored in memory, the text display will be shown on 
the LCD for easy station identification. Multiple timers using data stored in 
memory allows multiple switch-on/off similar to a video recorder, ideal for 
unattended recording to tape. A frequency search facility is also planned plus 
slight changes to memory menus. 
The enhanced CPU will be supplied as part of the NB7030 option but as a 
by-product will be available separately to those who desire the additional 
functionality without the noise blanker or notch filter. This is referred to as 
the FEATURES CPU, part number FPU7030. 
  Greater storage - plug in 
  400 memory channels 
  14 character alpha-tag per channel 
  Auto text ident from memory while tuning 
  Multiple programmable on/off timers 
  Extra features 
  Excellent integration 
Features Processor Operating manual addendum
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      Optional filters:

Filter fitting sheet in PDF format.





MF300
      300 Hz (nominal) CW Collins 526-8733-010
      Centre Frequency 455  0.15 kHz
      3dB bandwidth 0.3kHz  60 Hz
      60dB bandwidth 1.0 kHz Max
      No: of resonators 7
      Pass-band variation 3 dB Max
      Insertion loss 10dB Max
      Spurious rejection  100 kHz 60dB Min

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MF500
      500 Hz (nominal) CW Collins 526-8634-010 (or 526-8693-010)
      Centre Frequency 455  0.15 kHz
      3dB bandwidth 0.5  0.1 kHz
      60dB bandwidth 2.0 kHz Max
      No: of resonators 7
      Pass-band variation 3 dB Max
      Insertion loss 6dB Max
      Spurious rejection  100 kHz 60dB Min

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CFJ455K8
      1.0 kHz (nominal) DATA Murata CFJ455K8
      Centre Frequency 455 kHz
      6dB bandwidth 1.0 kHz total
      70dB bandwidth 3.0 kHz
      Pass-band variation 1.5 dB
      Stop band att 455  100 kHz 60dB
      Insertion loss 8dB Max

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XTAL 2.4
      2.4 kHz (nominal) SSB CRYSTAL filter XTAL2.4 (455H2.4A)
      Centre Frequency 455 kHz
      6dB bandwidth  1.2 kHz
      60dB bandwidth  2.4 kHz Max
      No: of poles 8
      Pass-band variation 2 dB Max
      Insertion loss 6dB Max
      Spurious rejection  20 kHz 70dB Min

*Requires FL124*
No more stock from 13.06.01. not cost effective to continue production of the 
filter in small quantities.  
Suggest using an alternative from Kenwood, JRC etc 
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MF2.5
      2.5 kHz (nominal) SSB Collins 526-8635-010 (or 526-8694-010)
      Centre Frequency 455  0.15 kHz
      3dB bandwidth 2.5  0.1 kHz
      60dB bandwidth 5.2 kHz Max
      No: of resonators 8
      Pass-band variation 3 dB Max
      Insertion loss 5dB Max
      Spurious rejection  100 kHz 60dB Min

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CFK455J
      3.0 kHz (nom) SSB/AM Murata CFK455J
      Centre Frequency 455 kHz
      6dB bandwidth  1.5 kHz total
      70dB bandwidth  4.5 kHz
      Pass-and variation 3dB
      Stop band att 455  100 kHz 70dB
      Insertion loss 8dB Max

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MF4.0
      4.0 kHz (nominal) AM Collins 526-8710-010
      Centre Frequency 455  0.15 kHz
      3dB bandwidth 3.8 kHz minimum
      60dB bandwidth 10 kHz maximum
      No: of resonators 7
      Pass-band variation 3 dB Max
      Insertion loss 5dB Max
      Spurious rejection  100 kHz 50dB Min

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CFK455I
      4.0 kHz (nominal) AM Murata CFK455I
      Centre Frequency 455 kHz
      6dB bandwidth  2.0 kHz total
      70dB bandwidth  5.0 kHz
      Pass-band variation 3dB
      Stop band att 455  100 kHz 70dB
      Insertion loss 8dB Max

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MF6.0
      6.0 kHz (nominal) AM Collins 526-8636-010 (or 526-8695-010)
      Centre Frequency 455  0.3 kHz
      3dB bandwidth 5.5 kHz Min
      60dB bandwidth 11 kHz Max
      No: of resonators 8
      Pass-band variation 3 dB Max
      Insertion loss 5dB Max
      Spurious rejection  100 kHz 50dB Min

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      FL124

Daughter board for fitting crystal filters. Comprises a bracket and PCB designed 
to take up to 3 crystal filters. Patterned to accept Hy-Q, Kenwood & JRC etc. 
Supplied with connectors and cables to fit two filters as standard (using the 
optional Collins positions of the AR7030 PCB), capacitors and fitting sheet. 
Strongly recommended if fitting crystal filters to the AR7030.
Fitting sheet in PDF format.
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      BP123

(Known also as BA7030) Internally mounted sealed lead-acid battery, mounting kit 
& charging inverter PCB. Will accept charge from the standard power supply or 
from any external DC supply of 9 - 15V @ 2.0A. Achieves 70% fast charge in 2 
hours and will provide 4+ hours of operation. Note: "Slight" performance fall 
off by a few dB when running from the internal 12V battery and coverage above 
30MHz is not guaranteed. 
Fitting sheet in PDF format.
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      CR400

Tape lead for AR7030 (also fits AR3000, AR3000A & AR3030). Provides audio output 
to a 3.5mm mono plug and remote switching to a 2.5mm plug
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      Data-Master 

This full featured Windows95 PC package is now available from stock. As well as 
providing a text based control panel with drop-down menus, virtual receiver 
front ends are also provided: Digital... state of the art receiver with direct 
access to most facilities, Classic... if you have played with sets such as the 
Yaesu FRG7 then you will be at home, Portable... simple travel laptop 
appearance. It is possible to edit memory details, upload / download with save 
to disk, produce a spectrum display of band activity and more. Geographical 
information may be projected onto a world map so that favourite stations may be 
"tuned" by one click of the mouse. Maximum / minimum (MUF) may be calculated 
from anywhere in the world and for any HF frequency then plotted onto a world 
map presented as polar or in horizontal format. An integrated database is also 
supplied so that frequencies may be managed & kept up-to-date, an integrated 
logbook is also provided. More? Yes, the list goes on with modulation / language 
hypertext files, propagation information etc. etc. Further information available 
to request. 
Data Master
PDF Sales Leaflet
 Software Down Load
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      TW7030 



This telescopic whip aerial (over one meter in length on a right-angle PL259) 
was specially produced for the AR7030 which has a built-in whip amplifier and 
impedance network fitted as standard to the receiver. Few telescopic whip 
aerials are available for short wave receivers in general with PL259 plugs for 
50 OHM inputs, this makes the TW7030 an ideal companion for not only the AR7030 
but many other brands too! 
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      SM7030 

This service kit is now available. This kit comprises circuit diagrams, PCB 
layout, circuit description, PC service disk with hard copy instructions, 
technical bulletins on disk and RS232 lead. 
7030 Technical Bulletins
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      Retro plus upgrade

If you already have a standard AR7030 receiver, please contact us at AOR UK to 
discuss retro-upgrades to your existing receiver. The PLUS upgrade can now be 
applied to all units. First production batch sets with serial numbers between 
100001 - 100525 also have their bandpass input components changed to provide a 
flat IP3 around 1.7 - 2.0 MHz, there is no cost penalty. A certificate 
confirming modification is provided with retro-upgrades and with new AR7030 PLUS 
receivers.
For those who want the 'edge' then this model has been designed for you. All 
aspects of performance have been carefully studied and specific performance 
enhancements have been applied making excellent into the ultimate :- 
  Increased balance of the mixer for greatest IP2 & IP3 
  High tolerance 0.1% components in DDS ladder for low noise 
  Enhanced RF attenuator operation for minimal intermod 
  Higher spec wire aerial input transformer for minimal mixing products 
  Ceramic metal cased 4 kHz (displayed) AM filter fitted as standard 
  (typical bandwidths: 2.2kHz, 4.0 kHz, 5.3kHz 9.5kHz) 
  Bourns optical encoder for the smoothest DX tuning 
  Features CPU fitted, 400 memories, multi timers & alpha tag 
Price for upgrading the AR7030 to the AR7030 PLUS (retro upgrades to existing 
units)
GBP  STERLING inc VAT (TAX) @ 17.5%, VAT me be deducted for export outside of 
the EEC:-
Retro upgrade of AR7030 to AR7030 PLUS 
..................................................... 170.00(inc VAT)
If FPU7030 or NB7030 is already fitted to AR7030 subtract 
................................ - 35.00(inc VAT)
If the CFK455J is not required subtract 
................................................................. - 29.99(inc 
VAT)
Standard response regarding PLUS upgrades to the AR7030 from customers outside 
of the EEC.
We use Securicor Omega, this is a UK specific courier with the reciprocal being 
Fedex world-wide. The choice is yours but we try to use the same courier back to 
keep paperwork sensible and to minimise inconvenience at customs on its return 
journey.
Ensure that the courier provides paperwork to allow free passage into the UK and 
back, state clearly where the set is going and why. Usually form C88 is 
completed by the courier, a commercial invoice will also be required stating 
value for customs and insurance.
The following wording must be used in a prominent position on the carton and 
accompanying paperwork:
1. Manufactured in the UK.
2. Being returned to the manufacturer for WORKSHOP ATTENTION which will take no 
more than two weeks (less than the statutory 6 months), the unit will then be 
RETURNED.
3. Short wave receiver, frequency coverage 0 - 32 MHz, no licence required. 
Meets current CE and FCC requirements.
If you have the original carton - GREAT. Pack the radio, we do not need the 
remote, power supply or handbook. In the cardboard section where the power 
supply originally fitted, fill with paper etc to prevent collapse.
Place the carton into another box or at least wrap another cardboard skin around 
the carton to stop perforation damage... never ship just in the original carton.
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