AOR AR 1500 Handheld HF/VHF/UHF Scanner / receiver

The AOR AR-1500 receiver continuously covers 500 kHz to 1300 MHz. Modes include: NFM, WFM, AM and SSB. The AR-1500 is the world's first true hand-held wide range receiver offering SSB as standard feature. Coverage is from 500 kHz all the way to 1300 MHz without any gaps. 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 rotary tuning control is fitted to the top panel to further increase operating pleasure, convenience and versatility.

There are 1000 memories arranged in ten banks of 100 channels. 100 of these memories are reserved for 'auto memory' in bank 9. The scan rate is 20 channels per second.

Technical specs:

Type: HF/VHF/UHF receiver/scanner Frequency range: 0.5-1300 MHz Mode: AM/FM/WFM/SSB Receiver system: N/A Sensitivity: AM (above 2 MHz): 3 uV (10 dB S/N) FM (above 2 MHz): 0.5 uV (12 dB SINAD) SSB (above 2 MHz): 1.5 uV (10 dB S/N) Selectivity: N/A Image rejection: N/A Voltage: 4.8-6 VDC (4*R6/AA) or 11-18 VDC external Current drain: Max 100 mA Impedance: 50 ohms, BNC Dimensions (W*H*D): 55*152*40 mm Weight: 360 gr (including battery pack) Manufactured: 199x-199x (Discontinued) Other: 1000 channels in 10 banks Related documents: User manual (166 KB)

Source: http://www.rigpix.com/aor/aor_ar1500.htm

I'w got mine in 2006 from a good friend from Hungary. It is in a good condition, the only missing part is the lid of the battery holder (it is almost impossible to find parts for it). I'm also looking for a new battery also.

AOR AR 1500 receiving on 2 m Local Ham Repeater

Thank you C4AZZ for the upload.

AOR AR 1500 receiving CW with rubber ducky antenna