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Section 1, 1-1
(1) SDU5500 Index
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Index ............................................................................................ 1
1-1
Introduction .................................................................................. 1
1-2
Taking care of the unit .................................................................. 2
1-3
Power requirements ..................................................................... 2
1-4
Operating anomalies .................................................................... 2
1-5
Accessories supplied .................................................................... 2
1-6
Technical high-lights ..................................................................... 3
2
Controls and connections .......................................................... 4
2-1
Front panel controls ...................................................................... 4
2-2
Rear Panel ................................................................................... 5
3
LCD, keys, legends & menus ..................................................... 6
3-1
Description of LCD legends .......................................................... 6
3-2
SDU5500 menu overview ............................................................. 10
3-3
Important considerations .............................................................. 14
3-3-1
LCD resolution ............................................................................. 14
3-3-2
Significance of receive STEP size ................................................ 14
3-3-3
Significance of RBW (Resolution Band Width) ............................. 15
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Making the SDU5500 ready for operation ................................. 15
4-1
Configuration of the AR5000 companion radio ............................. 15
4-2
Configuration of the AR3000A companion radio ........................... 17
4-3
Configuration of an ICOM companion radio .................................. 19
4-3-1
Example set-up for the ICOM IC-R7100 receiver ......................... 20
4-3-2
Example set-up for the ICOM IC-R8500 receiver .......................... 20
4-4
Operation with an “Other” companion receiver ............................. 21
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General operation of the SDU5500 ............................................ 23
5-1
Using the SDU5500... sequence to use ........................................ 23
5-2
Spectrum analyser mode .............................................................. 28
5-3
Step resolution mode ................................................................... 30
5-4
Channel scope mode ................................................................... 33
5-5
Passive bandscope operation ...................................................... 36
6
Special considerations .............................................................. 37
7
Computer control information ................................................... 38
8
Specification ............................................................................... 42
1-1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SDU5500 Spectrum Display Unit. For years AOR has been marketing the
worlds’ first colour spectrum display unit SDU5000 for professionals and the top-end of hobbyist
listeners. The SDU5500 is a worthy successor to the SDU5000, using a large high resolution LCD
display (similar to high priced dedicated spectrum analysers) backed by the latest microprocessor
technology to ensure high versatility and reliability. To get the best possible results, we recommended
that you read this manual to fully familiarise yourself with the SDU5500.
Every effort has been made to make this manual correct and up to date. Due to continuous
development of the product and by error or omission, anomalies may be found and this is
acknowledged.
© This manual is protected by copyright AOR Ltd 1999. No information contained in this manual may be
copied or transferred by any means without the prior written consent of AOR Ltd. AOR and the
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