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AR-Mini Features include:

● 1000 memory channels (10 banks x 100 channels) New Stuff – New Look the Bench); an DC power supply; a multi- signed to operate with most modern HF Amateur meter from Mastech; radio/electric field detectors Radio transceivers. RF speech processing is a Big Features! Big Features! ● If you haven’t visited the Grove Enterprises from ZAP and WinRadio; a Hadrian RJ‑P9700 superior system to the traditional AF clipping, AF AM, NFM: Triple conversion website (www.grove-ent.com) lately, you might Cellular Phone Jammer; and the AOR AR-STV. compression, or RF compression found in a typical WFM: Double conversion want to point your browser to the URL above for Quality and accurate radio reference mate- HF transceiver for achieving the highest ratio of a real treat. In addition to a more modern look, rial is an important part of being successful in the average‑to‑peak power from an SSB transmitter. ● Grove has added dozens of new products. TCXO for greater stability radio hobby, and Grove carries the best scanner Small Size! Some of the product categories that radio Small Size! control software from Scancat; digital decoder • Increase average SSB power output by up to 6 dB ● hobbyists will be interested in include: shortwave 100kHz ~ 1299.995 MHz software/plug-ins from Radiocom, Wavecom and • Enhance readability by stations hearing your receivers (Eton, Grundig, Icom, Kaito, Microtel- signal (+/-2.5ppm)* WinRadio; reference publications from Grove ecom, Sangean, and WinRadio); wide frequency • Break pileups for DXpeditions faster Enterprises, International Broadcasting Services, receivers (AOR, Icom, and Winradio); handheld • Keep your net or contest run frequency clearer ● Ltd. (PWBR), Klingenfuss, Monitoring Times, CTCSS and DCS scanners (AOR, Alinco, GRE, Icom, Ramsey, • Easy to install, easy to operate This pocket-size Mr. Scanner, Radio Reference, Teak Publishing, and ); desktop/mobile scanners ● Winradio and WRTH Publications. Cloning capability (AR Mini to (GRE, Uniden, and WinRadio); and WiFi receivers The purpose of an RF speech processor is to You can browse and order all of your radio communications AR Mini or through PC connection) (Grace and Sangean). increase the readability of your signal at the other communications hobby equipment and accessories on the Grove end of a QSO. Speech processors do not increase website directly from their online catalog using peak power; they increase average power output. ● RF attenuator their secure order system – 24/7. Add in Bob’s An up to 6 dB increase in average power output in receiver delivers BIG Bargain Bin of used equipment and all of the free SSB service can be achieved with the proper use ● Automatic or selectable technical information, and you have the makings of a true RF speech processor like Ten‑Tec model performance! tuning steps of one great website. So, why don’t you drop by 715. performance! and pay them a visit and tell them that MT’s Whats ● New sent you?! Scan speed: 8 steps/sec. Of course, all these new catalog items may be The AR-Mini offers legendary AOR quality and a wide array of the most ● Priority Channel ordered by phone or by mail as well. Call 1-800- popular features found in the AR-8200 Mark III. 438-8155 or 828-837-9200 to learn how. But, the new AR-Mini does it all in a convenient ● 2 VFOs Yes, Monitoring Times pocket size water resistant version that’s very ● Memory channel skip easy on a budget. does have a website! ● I recently got an email from an MT reader This power increase, coupled with the ability Battery save function with Receiving accessories can really add to the asking if this magazine has a website? You bet we to tailor the speech passband, can mean the differ- Whether you use it for work or pleasure, auto power off timer listening experience, and Grove has a good se- do. Maintained by MT’s Managing Editor, Rachel ence between a signal buried under band noise or lection of amplifiers, battery packs, headphones, Baughn, the Monitoring Times magazine website an intelligible, copyable signal. you can take the AR-Mini with you to listen ● Free downloadable memory intermod and trap filters, noise cancellers, pream- is a wealth of radio frequency and information that The 715 RF speech processor is installed to public safety communications, airline management software plifiers, preselectors, speakers, spectrum displays, you won’t find anyplace else. between the microphone and the microphone jack on your transceiver. Two inputs for microphones and tuners from noted manufacturers such as ACL, In addition to our staff and columnist contact traffic, marine communications, weather ● are provided. A conventional 8 pin microphone Preprogrammed “bug” detector Alinco, AOR, Atten Instruments, C. Crane, GAP, information (including addresses to their online channels, trackside communications at car GRE, Heil, Icom, MFJ, PAR, Ramsey, Timewave, presence), you will find an electronic sample connector that is wired the same as the 8 pin frequencies with level beep to find Uniden, Valor, WinRadio, and Yaesu. copy of MT, the link to our exclusive Readers microphone input on the Omni‑VII and Orion II and motorcycle races, radio and television hidden transceivers transceivers (also wired the same as 8 pin Yaesu Grove now carries a new line of products Only website, the MT Reference Library, index reporters in the field, shortwave (transceivers and two-way radios). If you are look- to articles back to 1994, online reviews, selected connectors), and a second 1/8” input used for direct ● Small size: 2.4” x 3.7” x 0.9” ing for an HF/VHF/UHF rig, Grove articles from MT (e.g. the NASA and Space Com- connection of microphones or headsets like Heil communications from around the world, (without projections) has all of the Alinco radios for you to consider. If munications handout and current MT Airshow Sound, etc. The output connector is a 1/4” stereo connector. Output cables are available for 4 pin amateur radio frequencies, AM and FM radio you want to jump on the ham digital revolution, Guide), late-breaking information and much more. ● Weighs only 7.4 oz with you can now purchase the AOR ARD9000MK2 So, if you would like to extend your MT Ten‑Tec, 8 pin Ten‑Tec (also used by Yaesu), 8 pin signals, analog TV audio and more. digital voice modem from the website. The com- readers experience into new areas, free stuff, and Kenwood (also used by Elecraft), and 8 pin Icom. antenna and batteries pany also has license free radios (FRS/MURS/CB) more, jump on the net and check out the Monitor- The model 715 RF Speech Processor is priced and marine radios from Uniden. ing Times magazine website at www.monitoring‑ at $249 plus shipping and is available from ama- Powered by two AA Ni-MH cells (1.2v), the ● Signal meter You will also find a wide selection of short- times.com/. teur radio stores nationwide. The price includes AR-Mini operates for approximately 22 hours wave/longwave antennas, VHF/UHF antennas, one output cable of your choice (see above). Ad- ● Low battery indicator wide-frequency coverage antennas, radio direction ditional output cables are available at only $35 on a single battery charge but it can also be Ten Tec 715 RF Speech each. finding antennas, coaxial cables, lightning arres- used with AA alkaline batteries or with an ● SMA antenna connector tors, multicouplers, splitters, connectors, adapters, Processor For more information call Ten Tec radio sales switches and mounts from Alinco, Antennacraft, at (800) 833‑7373 or email [email protected]. optional DC cigar-lighter adapter. The AR-Mini is now available The new Ten Tec Model 715 is a true RF You can visit their website at www.tentec.com. AOR, Austin, Avcom, Create, Diamond, Grove, speech processor that can be used with virtually at your favorite AOR dealer! Grundig, Icom, LF Engineering, Max Systems, any HF transceiver to increase SSB average out- Actual size MFJ, Nil-Jon, PAR, ProComm, Select-A-Tenna, put power by up to 6 dB. Increased average SSB Stridsberg, and WinRadio. Books and equipment for announcement or power output means increased readability on the review should be sent to What’s New, c/o Moni- AOR U.S.A., Inc. A new area to explore on the website is ® other side of your QSO. It’s like turning on a linear toring Times, 7540 Highway 64 West, Brasstown, 20655 S. Western Ave., Suite 112, Torrance, CA 90501, USA Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Grove’s “test and security equipment” section. amplifier – without the amplifier. NC 28902. Press releases may be faxed to Tel: 310-787-8615 Fax: 310-787-8619 *Cellular blocked for US consumer version. Unblocked version available to Here you will find Avcom spectrum analyzers; a Model 715 RF Speech Processor is a high 828-837-2216 or emailed to Larry Van Horn, [email protected] http://www.aorusa.com qualified purchasers with documentation. frequency counter from MFJ (see this month’s On performance, true RF‑type speech processor de- [email protected] Authority on Radio The Serious Choice in Advanced Technology Receivers 74 MONITORING TIMES July 2009