AR-Mini

AR-Mini is a pocket-size scanner for AM and FM modes with a 22-hour battery life guaranteed by the supplied Ni-Mh batteries. The construction responds to the JIS-4 grade, the apparatus can in other words resist splash water without inconveniences. Particularly interesting among the features is the frequency-inversion scrambler decoder, a mode not usually present in portable receivers of this type, and the RF-detector function to speed-up the recognition of a nearby transmitter. It has 1000 generic memory locations distributed in banks, there is a skip function for exclusion during the search. Two VFO for independent frequencies. The CTCSS and DCS tone decoding allows a targeted reception to identify a signal between a group of emissions. Beyond the flexible stylus antenna there is a ferrite antenna to improve the reception of medium and short waves between 0.1 ~ 5 MHz. The display offers explanatory icons of the function in use. To safeguard the batteries, the power-save or auto-power-off mode can be activated, respectively, in order to partialize the operating time or switch the unit off under specific conditions. The receiver also allows the cloning of the contents of the memories from a PC and also between two AR-Mini, the software can be downloaded from the AOR site while a optional interface cables are required.

AR-Mini performance and practical notes :

This scanner is light and with low consumption. Thus meets the demands of those looking for an essential receiver, convenient for transport. The presence of only a few buttons with menu passages for certain settings requires a minimum of familiarity with the control logic but is not demanding or complex. Interesting the scrambler decoder function, it is however pointed out that because of the variations of the audio frequency inversion technique the actual use of this mode must be commensurate with the single circumstance. Finally, sensitivity is an element that is particularly taken care of in the AR-Mini, evidently the design of the RF front-end has taken advantage of latest electronic solutions.

AR-Mini price

We have collected for your convenience the Aor AR-Mini sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
EUR 103.00 (89GBP)	2021-jun	Second Hand Very good condition
EUR 119.00 (139USD)	2020-oct	Second Hand Comes with AC adapter, flexible antenna, box and owner's manual
EUR 132.00	2018-oct	Brand-new