Anybody Here Know Anything About HAM Radio Stuff?

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

Picked this up yesterday. I think this is some sort of HAM radio thing. Didn't come with a power cord so I can't test it. Wouldn't know how to test it anyway. Audio is my thing, not HAM radio.

[treasurekidd]

Well, I don't know anything about it, but one just sold on ebay UK for quite a bit!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AOR-AR5000-W...item43a8ec85e6

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

Well, I don't know anything about it, but one just sold on ebay UK for quite a bit!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AOR-AR5000-W...item43a8ec85e6

HOLY SMOKES! Time to do some google searchin'!

[RevJoel]

That is pretty much a "daylight to DC" frequency receiver. You would need a 12 v. DC Power Supply to run it, and it is top quality.

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

What does "Daylight to DC" mean?

[boogeyman]

Haven't been in it in years, but we used receivers such as these to hear news from all over the world & what the HAMS were talking about.

The best place to go is Google up Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) They used to carry AOR radios & accessories. AOR still sells equipment & has a web site.

HRO would be the place to get a good idea of the value, and they might be interested in buying it or be able to hook you up with a HAM that might be interested.

You can buy the power plug at radio shack, and use a bench top supply to power it in the house.

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

Thanks for the help guys.

Will I need a three-pronged DC power cord AND a separate power supply? I was thinking about purchasing the DC cord then taking it to a local tech and having him clean it up and bench test it before sale.

I also read a few listings online that said this particular unit was only available to law enforcement, "government approved" agencies, or for sale outside the US. I hope the darn thing isn't "illegal" and that I don't have to open up a separate eBay UK account in order to flip it.

I bought something like this a few years back that ran on tubes called a Kenrich Eagle Linear Amp/CB Kicker. I was told by a HAM guy (now deceased) if I got caught using it the FCC could fine me $5000. I took it back to the pawn shop and talked the guy into giving me back my $50..... I would never have gotten into trouble since I have no clue how to operate HAM radio, but I didn't even like having the thing in my house. I thought it was a guitar amp or a tube power amp when I bought it.

At any rate, I want this thing sold and soon.

[fistfulladirt]

That thing looks like a nice unit, I believe you will need a power cord and a dc power supply.

[boogeyman]

If you're just gonna sell it then order the cord for 12vdc. I was assuming you wanted to keep it to "scan the airwaves". Using it in the house running off 110v. Beats trying to run a cord from the car to the dining room table!

Give HRO a call to get a cable & give you some guidance on price etc before you unload it.

[Glenns5900]

I am a ham radio operator and have been for many years. This unit appears to be just a receiver (not a transmitter). If I remember correctly, you can monitor any frequency you like - - but - - you are not allowed to repeat any conversations you hear without permission.

You CAN get in trouble with the FCC if you transmit on a frequency that you do not have a licence for or do not have permission for. Since this is only a receiver, you should be ok.

I did some Google searches and found these sites....

http://www.universal-radio.com/catal.../3705spec.html
http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/AR5000
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...rxvr/3464.html

Reference card (PDF file)..
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...vr/3662ref.pdf

"The AR5000+3U model was the same as above, but without the 824-849 / 869-894 MHz cellular gap and could be purchased via government or qualifying commercial purchase order or for export only."