Universal M-8000
Multi-Mode Decoder

Discontinued!

Replaced by
the M-8000v5 and
M-8000v7/7.5

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Previous Models:
M7000
M6000
M  600
M  200F
M  200E
M  200
M  100E

The Universal M-8000 features capabilities not available in other demodulators and is a favorite with commercial users and dedicated hobbyists. The M-8000 offers the power to let you listen to the exciting world of radioteletype and FAX on shortwave, VHF and satellite! The VGA color output permits the presentation of more information than ever before. The incoming text is displayed in a 26 line, 80 character format. A detailed double status line indicates all current demodulator and decoder settings. The lower left corner displays five bar-graph type tuning bars. A horizontal window at the bottom of the screen shows a continuously updated, spectral display. A square window in the lower right corner features a simulated X-Y tuning scope.

The M-8000 handles all the "standard modes" plus ARQ-M2/4, FEC-A, FEC-S, ARQ-E, ARQ-E3, ARQ-S, SWED-ARQ, POL-ARQ, Packet, and Piccolo. The M-8000 has calibrated variable Baudot speeds with calibrated variable shifts. The M-8000 has five user programmable sel-cals. Program in one, two or three words (or codes) which will automatically activate your printer when they are received.

The M-8000 is semi-automated, utilizing a microprocessor to control shift tune and selection. Press a key and the M-8000 tunes the mark, finds the space, and displays the approximate shift. The M-8000 offers a user selectable initialization format and ten multi-function memories to store your most frequently used operating parameters. Manual tuning is facilitated by on-screen bargraph tuning indicators for level, mark and space plus a simulated tuning scope. Other features include: printer & video squelch, High-Low Tone select, 60, 85 and 1200 Hz shifts, six ASCII shifts, parity select and three position AGC. Instructive LEDs for:  Mark, Space, Buffer, CW Lock, Squelch, Idle, Sync., Sel-Cal, Data, Tuning Error and Data Error (helpful in determining correct speed, protocol and sync.). Other refinements you have come to expect include:  ATC, UOS, built-in diagnostics. Baudot, speed readout, external scope output plus serial and parallel printer ports. The M-8000 requires a VGA or SVGA analog color video monitor. A parallel printer, such as the Epson LX-300 may be connected if desired.

The M-8000 comes with a detailed Owner's Manual with schematic. Size:  16.4W x 3.5H x 12.5D inches (418x90x319 mm). Gray metal cabinet. 9 lbs. (4.1 kg) or 15 lbs. ship (6.8 kg). 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Manufactured in the U.S.A. by Digital Electronic Systems. Click here for specifications.

  The Universal M-8000v5 production version added:   ARQ6-90, Pactor and ACARS.

  The Universal M-8000v2 was an M-8000v1 that had a ROM upgrade adding:   ARQ6-90, Pactor and ACARS.

  The M-8000v7/7.5 replaced the M-8000v5.

Order #	Mfg.	Model	Description	Price	Order
	Info-Tech	Rack Ears	Mounting brackets for a 19 inch rack.	Discontinued
#0871	Universal	OM M8000v1	M-8000v1 Owner's Manual.  Spiral-bound 105 pages VIEW	$14.95
#3521	Universal	OM M8000v5	M-8000v5 Owner's Manual.  Spiral-bound 105 pages VIEW	$19.95
	Universal	SM M8000	M-8000 Series service manual in 3-ring binder.	Discontinued
	Info-Tech	ROM M8000v2	Upgrade ROM for M8000v1 adds ARQ6-90, Pactor and ACARS. INFO	Discontinued
	Epson	LX-300+	Quiet dot matrix printer (220 CPS draft or 44-53 CPS NLQ).	Discontinued
	HOD	CA314BD	Parallel printer cable. DB25 to Centronics. Six foot RFI shielded.	Discontinued