AOR ARD-2
ACARS-NAVTEX
Reader

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The AOR ARD2 is the "go anywhere" reader for ACARS and NAVTEX. It provides portable operation from 4 internal AA cells (not supplied) or external 12 VDC, and a computer is not required. ACARS is the VHF civil aeronautical teletype mode audible on most scanners. NAVTEX stands for Navigational Telex, sent predominantly on the longwave frequencies of 518 and 424 kHz, audible on most shortwave communications receivers. The ARD-2 has two NAVTEX modes:   NAVTEX-E for English and NAVTEX-J for the Japanese character set, used in coastal waters around Japan. Incoming text is displayed on the 16 character by 2 line LCD display. A built-in speaker with volume control allows you to monitor activity. A separate level control provides threshold adjustment to achieve the optimum input level. A 9600 baud DB9 serial port is provided for optional use with a personal computer.
Click here to view ARD2 Owner's Manual [PDF 292K].

Specifications

Decode Signal (ACARS):	Modulation MSK Carrier 2400 Hz Bit rate 2400 bps Code type NRZi Length of 1 character 7 bit+1 parity
Decode Signal (NAVTEX):	CCIR Rec476-2B Mark 1615 Hz Space 1785 Hz Shift 170 Hz Bit rate 100 bps Length of 1 character 7 bit
Display:	LCD 16 character x 2 line
Display Control:	LED 4 x Mode Selection (green) 1 x DECODE (red)
Key:	4 x Mode Selection 1 x Scroll UP 1 x Scroll Down 1 x Back Light ON/OFF 1 x Decode Reset
Audio signal input:	3.5 mm mono jack Input impedance 1k ohm Input level 0.2 - 2V p-p External speaker 3.5mm mono jack Earphone socket: two, each on front and rear panel
Serial Interface:	Connector: D-Sub 9-P male Baud rate: 9600 bps Data length: 8 bit Stop bit: 1 Parity: None Flow control: RTS hard flow
Operating temp.:	0 - 45�Ž
Power Supply:	12V DC or 4 x AA battery cell
Current Consumption:	Max. 280mA
Fuse:	1A instantaneous
Dimensions:	158(L) x 109(W) x 53(H) mm (projections excluded)
Weight:	330 g excluding batteries