AOR AR8200 Protocol Listing Manual

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MPSet memory channel as pass To set: MPn
n = 0 (pass off), n = 1 (pass on)
To read: MP (when in memory read mode)
Note: Setting pass on a memory channel excludes it from scans
Note: “?” is returned when not in M.RD mode
MQDelete bank or memory
channel MQ
Deletes the current memory channel (when in memory recall mode)
MQ
nn
Deletes memory channel 
nn
MQx%%
Deletes all memory channels from bank 
x.
Note: Responds with “?” when a memory channel is protected. Refer to PC, WM
and WP commands
MRRecall memory channel MRxnn recalls memory channel nn from bank x (A-J or a-j)
To read the current memory channel: MR
Note: Responds with “?” if the channel is blank
MSScan mode MS
Starts scan using the current memory bank
MS
x
Starts scan using memory bank 
x (A-J or a-j)
Note: to scan and report active frequencies, see LC command
Note: Responds with “?” if the channel is blank
MWMemory Bank resizing MWxnn
Sets number of channels in bank 
x to nn (where nn=10-90)
MW
x
Responds with the current allocation for bank 
x: MW x:nn y:mm
Example:
MWA
MW A:50 a:50
MW%% or MW
Responds with a list of 10 allocations
Example:
MW%%
MW A:50 TBAAOR Test
MW a:50 TBa
MW B:50 TBBAOR Test
MW b:50 TBbaer band
MW C:50 TBCham call
MW c:50 TBcair band
MW D:50 TBDrepeater
MW d:50 TBdaer band
MW E:50 TBEMARINEch
MW e:50 TBeair band
Notes:
1.  This feature allows the size of memory banks to be changed in size from 10 to
90 channels. Note, the total number of channels allocated to each bank pair
(upper and lower case) remains 100 channels (ie size of A + size of a = 100).
2.  It takes a significant amount of time to execute this command. Do not attempt
to send another command until the radio responds with a .
3.  When the size of a bank is changed, any channels that are allocated from the
smaller bank to the larger are erased (ie setting bank B to 80 channels and b to
20 channels, then resetting B to 30 channels will cause the last 50 channels of B
to be erased)
MXWrite data to memory MXxnn RFnnnnnnnnnn AUn STnnnnnn MDn ATn TMxxxxxxxx
Writes data of the format shown into memory channel 
nn in bank x
Fields are separated by a space.
TM permits a 12-character alphanumeric ASCII comment
Automode will be selected if any fields are skipped 
but MX, RF & TM cannot
be skipped.  (MX cannot be sent on its own).
Note: Refer to the individual commands for further details
Note:  Do not use while scanning or searching. 
						

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NLNoise Limiter To set: NLn
n = 0 (off), n = 1 (on)
To read: NL
Response is NL
n
OFSelect offset frequency OFnnx
Selects offset frequency at index 
nn (00-47, 00=off) and defines offset to
be 
x (+/-)
OF
Returns with the current offset frequency data as follows:
OF
mmx RF0nnnnnnn00 (where mm is the offset index value and x is + or -)
Notes:
1.  OF can be used on its own or with MX and SE
2.  Allows access to a table of offset frequencies defined by OL
3.  Automode operation is switched off when an offset frequency is entered
4.  The offset frequency range is 0.1 -999.99 MHz
5.  Index 00 specifies offset operation off
6.  Indexes 20-47 are reserved for automode and cannot be altered
OLSet and list offset frequencies OL
Lists ten offset frequencies from the table
OL
mm
Lists ten offset frequencies starting from index 
mm (00-47)
Format of listing is:
OL
mm RF0nnnnnnn00
OL
mm 0nnnnnnn00
Specifies the stated offset frequency for offset mm
Note: See notes for OF
OMOpening message To set: OMn
Where:
n=0 display the standard default message
n=1 display no opening message
n=2 display a custom 48-character message defined as follows:
OM2 
xxx...x
PASet delay for power save mode To set: PAnn
Sets the power save delay time in seconds (
nn = 01-99, 00=off)
To read: PA
Responds with PA
nn (nn = current value in seconds)
Note: used on conjunction with PI command
PCProtect memory channel To set: PCn
n = 0 (off), n = 1 (on)
PC%%
Turns off protection on all channels in the current bank.
To read: PC
Response is PC
n
Note: Use WM command to protect a bank
PDDelete pass frequency PDxnn
Deletes pass frequency 
nn (00-49) in search bank x (A-T or a-t)
PD
x%%
Deletes all pass channels in bank 
x (A-T or a-t)
Note: The list of pass frequencies is shifted down each time a channel is deleted
PHBandscope Peak Hold To set: PHn
n = 0 (off), n = 1 (on)
To read: PH
Response is PH
n
PISet interval time for power
save mode To set: PI
nm
Sets interval time in seconds (
n=1-9, m=0/5)
Example:
PI
15
Sets power save interval to 1.5 seconds
To read: PI
Responds with PI
n.n (n.n= current interval value in seconds)
Note: used on conjunction with PA command 
						

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PPSet priority channel To set: PPxnn
Selects channel 
xnn as the priority channel,
where x is a bank A-J or a-j and nn is a channel number
To read: PP
Responds with PP
xnn
PQWait time for LC2 To set: PQnn
Sets time nn (00-99 corresponding to 000-990 mS in steps of 10 mS)
To read: PQ
Responds with PQnnn (000-999 mS)
Note:  This wait time is used as a buffer.
PRList pass frequencies PRxnn
Lists the pass frequency stored in pass channel nn of bank 
x (A-T, a-t or V)
PR
x
Lists all pass frequencies for bank 
x (A-T, or a-t, V = VFO)
PR
Lists all pass frequencies in the current bank (or the VFO)???
Responds with:
PR
xnn ffffffffff
Where x = bank, nn = channel, ffffffffff = frequency (in Hz)
Example:
PR
PRV00 0147455000
PRV01 ---
PWWrite search pass frequency PW
Write the current frequency to the next available pass channel
PW
x
Write the current frequency to the next available channel in
bank 
x (A-T, a-t or V=VFO)
PW
nnnnnnnnnn or PSnnnn.nn
Adds the frequency 
nnnnnnnnnn (in Hz) or nnnn.nn (in MHz) to the next
available pass channel
PW
xnnnnnnnnnn or PSxnnnn.nn
Adds the frequency 
nnnnnnnnnn (in Hz) or nnnn.nn (in MHz) to the next
available pass channel in bank 
x
QMQuick Memo To Read: QM
Responds with ten quick memory frequencies stored within the radio in
for the format:
QM
QM0 RF0086450000
QM1 RF0087310000
QM2 RF0087310000
QM3 RF0000950000
QM4 RF0000750000
QM5 RF0087320000
QM6 RF0087320000
QM7 RF0087320000
QM8 RF0087320000
QM9 RF0087320000
Note: This command is read only
QPPower Off QP
Turns off power to the AR-8200
Note: there is no way to turn it on again via RS-232
QSDelete search bank QSx
Delete search bank x=A-T or a-t
RFSet frequency RF
nnnnnnnnm0
Tune to the specified frequency (expressed in Hz)
RF
nnnn.nnnnm
Tune to the specified frequency (expressed in MHz)
m must either be ‘5’ (for 50Hz) or ‘0’. Any other digit is ignored.
Note: Frequencies below 3.0MHz are specified in kHz 
						

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RXRespond with current data RX
Recalls current operating parameters in the following formats
VFO mode
VF RF
nnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn
2-VFO mode
V
x RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn
VFO search mode
VS V
x RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn
VFO scan mode
VV V
x RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn
Memory manual mode
MR MX
xnn MPn RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TMxxx...x
Scan mode
MS MX
xnn MPn RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TMxxx...x
Select scan mode
SM MX
xnn MPn RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TMxxx...x
Search mode
SR
x RFnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn ATn TTxxx...x
Note: Refer to individual commands for details of each field.
SASearch Audio To set: SAnnn
nnn = 0 (audio search off), nnn = 001-255 (level value)
To read: SA
Responds with SA
 nnn or SA+nnn (current voice level >= nnn)
Note: Applies to search group specified by GS
Note: Search will resume when signal strength drops below pre-set level and
delay time set by SD has elapsed.
SBSearch level squelch To set: SBnnn
nnn = 0 (level search off), nnn = 001-255 (audio search value)
To read: SB
Responds with SB 
nnn or SB+nnn (current level >= nnn)
SCChange voice invertor frequency
Note: Requires VI8200
To Set: SCnnn
Where 
nnn (000-156) defines the voice inversion frequency from the following
conversion table:
nnnFreqnnnFreqnnnFreq
0 2.4k 37 2.8k 64 3.2k
86 3.6k 102 4.0k 116 4.4k
128 4.8k 138 5.2k 146 5.6k
154 6.0k 156 6.15k
To Read: SC
Responds with: SC
nnn
SDSet hold/delay time in
search mode To set: SD
nn
where
01-99 Delay in 1/10ths of a second
FF hold
00 delay off
To read: SD
Responds with SD
n.n, as above
Note: Writes to the search group as specified by ‘GS’, you cannot write to
search group 0.
SESet search data SEx SLnnnnnnnnnn SUnnnnnnnnnn AUn STnnnnnn MDn ATn TTxxx...x
Sets search parameters for search bank x=A-T or a-t
TT permits a 12-character alphanumeric ASCII comment to be specified
Parameters ST, MD, AT, TT are all optional and need only be specifies
if required.
Note: Refer to the individual commands for further details 
						

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SHSet offset step To set: SHnnnnm0
Set the tuning step size in Hz
To set: SH
nnn.nm
Set the tuning step size in kHz
SH+
nnnnm0, SH+nnn.nm or SH+ turns on step adjust
m is either 0 or 5
To read: SH
Responds with value, format: SH
nnnnm0x (x=+ step adjust on)
SIVoice Invertor on/off
Note: Requires VI8200
To Set: SIn
n=0 (off), n=1 (on)
To read: SI
Responds with SI
n SCnnn
Example:
SI1w SC051  when the invertor value is 051
Note: Refer to individual commands for details of each field.
SLLower search frequency limit See RF command for format of frequency
SMStart select scan SM
Starts select scan using the parameters selected
Note: Up to 100 select scan channels
SPSearch pause time setting To set: SPnn
where, 
nn = 01 - 99 seconds free search time, nn = 00 pause off
To read: SP
Returns with SP
nn (as above)
Note:  Applies to the search group set by ‘GS’.
SRRecall search parameters SR
Recalls the currently selected search bank
SR
x
where 
x = A-T or a-t
Recalls search bank 
x
SR%%
Responds with a listing of all search banks A-J
Responds with:
SR
x SLnnnnnnnnnn SUnnnnnnnnnn STnnnnnn AUn MDn TTxxx...x
or
SRR ---
for a blank bank
Note: Refer to the individual commands for further details
SSStart search SS
Start searching using the current search bank
SS
x
Start searching using the parameters stored in search bank 
x (A-T or a-t)
STTuning step size To set: ST
nnnnm0
Set the tuning step size in Hz
To set: ST
nnn.nm
Set the tuning step size in kHz
ST+
nnnnm0, ST+nnn.nm or ST+ turns on step adjust
To read: ST
Responds with value, format: ST
nnnnm0x (x=+ step adjust on)
SUUpper search frequency limit See RF command for format of frequency
SWBandscope Span Width To set: SW
n
Where 
n = 1 - 7 as follows:
1 10.0MHz
2 5.0MHz
3 2.0MHz
4 1.0MHz
5 500kHz
6 200kHz
7 100kHz
To read: SW
Responds with SW
n (where n has a value as above) 
						

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TBSet Text Description for Bank To set: TBnxxxxxxxx
Sets the text for bank 
n (A-J or a-j) to be the 8-character ASCII comment
specified
TB or TB%%
Responds with a complete listing of the comments for each bank in the
following form:
TB
MW A:50 TBAAOR Test
MW a:50 TBa
MW B:50 TBBAOR
MW b:50 TBb
MW C:10 TBCAOR Test
MW c:90 TBc
MW D:50 TBDAOR Test
MW d:50 TBd
MW E:50 TBE
MW e:50 TBe
TB
x
Responds with the text for bank x in the following format:
TBA
TBAAOR Test
TISet priority interval To set: TI
nn
Sets priority interval 
nn (01-19) in seconds
To read: TI
Responds with TD
nn (nn is current priority interval value expressed in seconds)
TMMemory Text To write: TM
xxx...x
Where 
xxx...x is a 12-character ASCII text comment
Note: See TT command.
TSText Search TSxxx...x
Searches for the specified text in a memory channel
Where 
xxx...x is a minimum of 2 characters and a maximum of 11 characters of
ASCII text comment
Note: The more characters specified the faster the search
Note: When the text search has completed,  is returned
Note: When the RX command is issued with TS, the relative bank and
channel number will be shown
TTSearch Bank Text To set: TTxxx...x
Where 
xxx...x is a 12-character ASCII text comment
Note: See SE command
VA/VBSet VFO A - B To set: Vxnnnnnnnnm0 (in Hz) or Vxnnnn.nnnnm (in MHz)
Where: 
x is A or B for VFO A or B, frequency data is expressed in the format
used by the RF command
V
x
Selects VFO 
x (A or B), there is no data returned from the radio
VFSelect 1-VFO mode To set: VF
VLBeep volume level To set: VL
n
Where, 
n = 0 - 9 (0=off)
To read: VL
Responds with VL
n as above
VRFirmware Version To read: VR
Responds with data of the form:
VR
VR0101
VSVFO search
VS
Starts a VFO based search with limits defined by the frequencies in VFO A & B 
						

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VTVFO auto-store To set: VTn
Where 
n is defined as follows:
0 Off
1 On, Auto-store to bank J
2 On, erase bank J
To read: VT
Responds with VT
n as above
Note: VT2 response is equivalent to VT1
VVVFO Scan To set: VVn
Where 
n=0 (2-VFO mode) or n=1 (VFO scan mode)
WMWrite Protect Bank To set:
WM
xn
Where 
x is bank (A-J or a-j) and n=0 (protect off), n=1 (protect on)
To read:
WM or WM%%
Responds with a listing of 10 banks starting from the last queried bank.
Example:
WM
WM F0
WM f0
WM G0
WM g0
WM H0
WM h0
WM I0
WM i0
WM J0
WM j0
WPWrite protect enable To set: WP
n
Where 
n=0 (disabled) or n=1 (enabled)
To read: WP
Responds with WP
n as above
XAAudio scan setting To set: XA
nnn
Where, 
nnn = 000 (audio scan off), nnn = 001-255 (audio scan value)
To read: XA
Responds with XA 
nnn or XA+nnn (if current voice level >= nnn)
Note:  Applies to the scan group set by ‘GM’.
XBLevel scan setting To set: XBnnn
Where, 
nnn = 0 (level scan off), nnn = 001-255 (level scan value)
To read: XB
Responds with XB
 nnn or XB+nnn (if current level >= nnn)
Note:  Applies to the scan group set by ‘GM’.
XDMemory scan delay time To set: XDnn
nn=00 (off) or nn = 01 - 99 representing 100ms increments (0.1 - 9.9s)
To read: XD
Responds with XD
n.n as above
XMMode scan To set: XM
n
0  WFM 1  NFM
2  AM 3  USB
4  LSB 5  CW
6  SFM 7  WFM
8  NAM F  All mode
To read: XM
Responds with XM
n as above
XPFree scan pause setting To set: XP
nn
00 pause off
01-99 pause time in seconds
To read: XP
Responds with XP
nn as above 
						

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Up/DownIncrementn
where 
n is a binary byte value as follows
ð0x1c
ï0x1d
ñ0x1e
ò0x1f
(8)  AOR PC Windows control software & bandplan editing
A dedicated 
PC Windows package is supplied on CD-ROM with the CC8200 lead, it is also available as a FREE download from the
AOR web site  WWW.AORJA.COM
It is recommended that the AOR software be used should you wish to edit the automode bandplan data.  The protocol information
for bandplan has not been included in the CC8200 command listing as errors written to the Flash-ROM could potentially cause
operational problems.
IMPORTANT: When editing the bandplan, the following points must be observed:
(CC8200  Essential tips you should know before editing the auto-mode)
l Every offset frequency within the auto-mode data is allocated with the specific offset table number. These numbers are used for
editing the auto-mode data. Therefore you are required to obtain the offset table data prior to commencing the edit. (Get from
AR8200)
After starting the program,
select {File} {New} {Auto Mode File},
select {Edit} {Add Item} or {Modify Item},
and click {Edit offset table}.
Click {Get} followed by {X} to exit.
Then select {Get from RX} to download the offset table data.
The offset table must be renewed by pressing the {Send} in the {Edit offset table} each time the offset frequency has been
deleted/added.
l The auto-mode data is an important ingredient which is vital to the CPU brain work of the AR8200!  Any incorrect data which
may have been introduced in the course of editing will affect the operation of the receiver.
1. Always allocate the change-over frequencies from lower to higher in order. A change-over frequency will work as cut-off fre-
quency to separate the different receive mode, step size, etc used from one segment of auto-mode to another. Therefore if the
change-over frequencies have been written high and low at random the AR8200’s CPU is unable to find the change-over frequency
required. Unless this condition is met you are unable to edit the auto-mode data correctly.
2. A change-over frequency must be divisible by the step size of both ends (must be an even number without decimal point). If not
divisible, the change-over frequency will be forced to move (migrate) in an unstable manner every time the receiver is tuned over
the change-over frequency up and down.
Ignore the step-adjust frequency when the step-adjust is applied.
Where non-divisible change-over frequency is unavoidable use a stop gap method as shown below:-
Frequency Step size Description
459.500 25 Lower change-over frequency
462.475 5 Adjusted change-over frequency
462.480 240 Desired change-over frequency and step size
464.880 20 Adjusted change-over frequency
464.900 12.5 Desired change-over frequency and step size
Such adjusted change-over frequencies may be found within the factory auto-mode data.
3. Make sure you reset the CPU.
Unplug the external power and remove a battery cell to allow the CPU to reset. This is required to force the flag within the CPU and
the contents of the flash ROM to become consistent/identical. Without the CPU reset some malfunctions may be encountered.
4. Rewriting the memory
Old memory channel data such as frequency, receive mode, step size (prior to editing) may still be found valid in some memory
channels. This will cause conflict between new auto-mode data and old memory channel data. Rewrite the memory channels using
the new auto-mode to resolve such conflict. 
						

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Installing the software
To install the AOR software run the INSTALL.EXE program from the CD-ROM (
x:\English\CC8200\cont-soft\install.exe
where ‘
x’ is your CD-ROM drive letter).  If installing from a web download, expand the ZIP file into a temporary directory on your
hard drive then run the INSTALL.EXE
A directory will be created on your hard drive along with a program group from the START/PROGRAMS button of the desktop.
This software package will also provide additional facilities such as memory channel & search bank editing, spectrum display and a
record-to-disk sound utility.
(9)  Acknowledgements
This manual has been compiled by AOR UK LTD using materials supplied by AOR Japan.  The original compilation was by
Simon Collings G4SGI whom we wish to thank.
The software package was created for AOR LTD by Simon Collings G4SGI.
Thanks to AOR LTD, AOR UK LTD, Javiation and Simon Collings for final beta-testing of the software.
All trade marks acknowledged (such as Microsoft, Windows, IBM etc).
Please refer to the AOR web site for updates on this file and the AR8200 Windows PC software.
(10)  Contact details
AOR Ltd, 2-6-4 Misuji, Taito-Ku, Tokyo 111-0055, Japan
Tel: +81 3 3865 1695
Fax: +81 3 3865 1697
[email protected]    www.aorja.com
AOR (UK) Ltd, 4E East Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, Derbys DE56 2UA, England
Tel: +44 1773 880788
Fax: +44 1773 880780
[email protected]    www.demon.co.uk/aor
AOR USA, INC. 20665 S.Western Ave., Suite # 112, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Tel: (310) 787 8615
Fax: (310) 787 8619
[email protected]    www.aorusa.com 
						

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