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XPLORER
Nearfield Test Receiver
The Xplorer sweeps the range of 30MHz to 2GHz (U.S. versions cellular blocked,analog only) in less than 1 second, automatically locking on any active FM analog frequency in the nearfield and demodulating the audio. The two-line LCD displays the frequency of the transmitted signal on one line. On the second line the display may be changed to indicate either decoding of any sub audible tones or codes (CTCSS, DCS, LTR or DTMF) or Signal Strength.
Operation allows for manual VFO tuning, manual skip, frequency lock out, auto or manual hold, and recording of 500 frequencies to memory. The memory register can also include such information as frequency, time, date, signal strength, CTCSS, DCS, LTR, and DTMF.
The Xplorer has a built-in PC Interface that provides for direct download from the unit to the PC using the included download cable and software. A CI5 jack is also available for the purpose of Reaction Tuning many different receivers.
There is now a new Windows based program available from a third party vendor CBT, Inc. The program runs under 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista. Follow the link below to the CBT, Inc web site for more information, including pricing and sample screen shots. www.cbtinc.net
With its amazingly quick measurement speed, the Xplorer is the most sensitive nearfield instrument of its kind. Lock onto normal two way communications from up to 1/4 mile away.
Xplorer $699
REACTION TUNE
The Xplorer now performs the Optoelectronics patented Reaction Tune function. Interface the Xplorer to a compatible receiver and it automatically tunes the receiver to the frequency it captures.
ICOM R7000, R7100, R8500, R9000, R10, R20, AOR AR8000, AR8200 OPTOELECTRONICS R11, Optocom, Radio Shack Pro 2005/6 with the OptoScan456 installed, and the Radio Shack Pro 2035/42 with the OptoScan535
The Xplorer will also Reaction Tune the ICOM PCR1000. Once the PCR1000 is tuned, the Xplorer can also control the volume and squelch of the receiver.
Frequency Blocks
The Xplorer Frequency Blocks feature allows you to program up to 10 separate frequency ranges. Once programmed, you may choose to either INCLUDE or EXCLUDE each particular block. EXCLUDE is ideal for eliminating strong signals such as FM radio stations, TV stations and Paging towers. You may also want the Xplorer to only lock onto signals in a particular range, thus setting it for INCLUDE on a programmed frequency range.
Tech Facts
The Xplorer decodes four different tones and codes.
| • High speed FM communications nearfield receiver, sweeps range of 30MHz to 2GHz in less |
| than one second (U.S. versions cellular blocked, except for FCC approved users, analog only) |
| • Frequency blocks: Program up to 10 different frequency ranges to sweep or lock out |
| • Two line LCD displays frequency and either CTCSS, DCS, LTR, DTMF, or signal strength |
| • Built-in VFO mode for manually tuning to a specific frequency |
| • Super Sensitivity: Receive two-way communications up to 1/4 mile away |
| • Automatically record up to 500 frequencies in memory with number of hits, time and date |
| • Manually record CTCSS, DCS, LTR, DTMF and Signal Strength into memory |
| • Built-in PC Interface for memory download/PC interface cable and download software included |
| • Real-Time Clock / Calender with battery back-up |
| • Lockout Feature: Up to 1000 individual frequencies can be locked out of reception |
| • CI5 interface for Reaction Tune |
| • Internal Speaker, Audio earphone/headphone jack |
| • Includes Built-in NiCad Batteries with 5 hour discharge time |
| • Separate volume and squelch controls |
| Frequency Range | 30MHz to 2GHz (Cellular blocked except for FCC approved users) |
| Resolution | Fixed 100Hz +/- 500Hz accuracy |
| Modulation | FM |
| Frequency Response | 50-3000Hz |
| Input Impedance | 50Ohm |
| Size | 3" W x 5.25" H x 1.6" D Weight 12oz |
| Sensitivity | 350uV@500MHz |
| Inputs | 50OHm, -59dBm @ 100MHz, -25dBm @ 1GHz |
| Outputs | Internal speaker, audio headphone jack, RS232 jack, CI5 jack |
| Power | 9-12VDC 350mA center positive |
| Battery | 5 cell AA NiCads / 5 hour battery life with 8 hour full charge |
| Display | 2x16 alphanumeric LCD with EL backlight |
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