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Universal M-8000

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur multimode decoder
CPU:Zilog Z8800
System ROM:? KB
System RAM:? KB
Computer ports / Speed:RS-232C / 110-4800 bd
Power supply:Mains: 115 / 230 VAC (3-pin IEC C14 connector)
Current drain / power consumption:Max 25 W
Dimensions (W*H*D):416*89*324 mm (16.38*3.5*12.75")
Weight:4.08 Kg (9 lb)
Other features: VGA output with 80 columns and 26 lines of text.
On-screen tuning bar graph. Printer port. Real time clock.
Scope output.




RADIO COMM'S SECTION
Modes

(Depending on version):
Version 1
Baudot (RTTY)
CW (Morse code)
SITOR A and B
ASCII
VFT
ARQ-E, -E3, M2, -M4 and -S
Swed-ARQ
FEC-A and -S
POL-ARQ
Fax
Packet
Version 2 (v1 production with v2 firmware)
ARQ6-90 added
PACTOR added
ACARS added
Version 5 (v5 production)
ARQ6-90 added
PACTOR added
ACARS added
Version 7 (v7 production. Government or export only)
Baudot (RTTY)
CW (Morse code)
SITOR A and B
ASCII
VFT
Piccolo
ARQ-E, -E3, M2, -M4, -S and -6-90
Swed-ARQ
FEC-A and -S
POL-ARQ
Fax
Packet
Pactor
GMDSS
ACARS
POCSAG
Golay
Version 7.5 (v7 production with v7.5 firmware)
Baudot (RTTY)
CW (Morse code)
SITOR A and B
ASCII
VFT
Piccolo
ARQ-E, -E3, M2, -M4, -S and -6-90
Swed-ARQ
FEC-A and -S
POL-ARQ
Fax
Packet
Pactor
GMDSS
ACARS
GPS / APRS functions:No
Mailbox:No
Radio ports: TS jack (6.3 mm / 1/4")
TRS jack (6.3 mm / 1/4")
Data rate over radio:45-2400 bd




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA (By DES), 1992-2004 (Discontinued)
Additional info: New price, august 1993 in the US: $1299.00
New price, april 1994 in the US: $1349.00 (Version 5)
New price, january 1997 in the US: $1399.00 (Version 7)
New price, january 1998 in the US: $1399.00 (Version 7)
New price, december 1998 in the US: $1399.00 (Version 7)
New price, december 1998 in the US: $1599.00 (Version 7.5)
New price, february 1999 in the US: $1399.00 (Version 7.5)
New price, august 2000 in the US: $1299.00 (Version 7.5)
New price, august 2001 in the US: $1399.00 (Version 7)
New price, august 2001 in the US: $1299.00 (Version 7.5)
New price, april 2002 in the US: $1399.00 (Version 7)
New price, april 2002 in the US: $1299.00 (Version 7.5)
New price, march 2005 in the US: $1399.00 (Version 7)
New price, march 2005 in the US: $1299.00 (Version 7.5)
Related documents: Installation (46 KB)
User manual v5 (10 MB)
CPU: Zilog Z8800
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:Popular Communications: December 1996, page 62 (Version 7)
Options / Accessories:
ROM M-8000v2
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v2 firmware upgrade for M-8000v1
Mounting brackets for 19" rack
A rear picture of Universal M-8000