AR-109

Intek
AR-109

Specifications

Prices

Pocket size Air-Band scanning receiver. Frequency range WFM broadcasting and 118-137 (AM-VHF) / 137-176 MHz (FM-VHF). Dual watch function, 8.333 KHz Air-Band step, 99 programmable memory channels. Year of introduction 2008.

Reference market : amateur-radio

AR-109 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
87.5000 ~ 108.0000 MHz 118.0000 ~ 136.9750 MHz 137.0000 ~ 175.9900 MHz
Mode
AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
8.333 / 12.5 / 25 KHz [1] 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 KHz [2] 100 KHz [3]

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	1.0 uV (118~137 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.25 uV (137~176 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
AM	> 50 dB (on adjacent channel)
FM	> 50 dB (on adjacent channel)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.40 MHz
2°	150 kHz
Audio signal to noise ratio
> 40 dB

Features

Memory
99 regular memories
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution 10-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
2.4 ~ 3V batteries (2 x AA alkaline or Ni-Mh) 230VAC wall charger
Audio power
100mW on 32Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +55°C
Dimensions
59 (W) x 87 (H) x 29 (D) mm, without antenna
Weight
100g without batteries

AM Air-band 118-137 MHz.
FM VHF-band 137-176 MHz.
WFM broadcasting-band 87-108 MHz.

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AR-109 description :

The Intek AR-109 is mainly a pocket size Air Band (commercial and general aviation) scanner radio that provide reception also for the PMR / Marine / Civil services on VHF and for the FM broadcast band. The AR-109 provides many features including backlighted LCD display, 7-digit full frequency readout, 99 programmable memory channels, battery level meter, keypad lock, keypad tone, power save function, monitor function, frequency or memory channel scanning with delay / scan skip. The Intek AR109 receiver is equipped with a dual watch function that allows to monitor 2 differents frequencies or memory channels.

AR-109 front panel :

Intek AR-109 front panel

Reference / Description
1	Rubber SMA antenna.
2	Earset Jack. The dust cover prevents dirt and moisture from getting inside the radio.
3	On-OFF / Volume control.
4	SQ (Squelch) control.
5	4-line LCD display.
6	LIGHT / BEEP function.
7	MR (Memory Read) / MW (Memory Write).
8	Charge Jack. Connect the supplied 230 VAC battery travel charger to this jack.
9	UP Key.
10	DOWN Key.
11	Speaker.
12	MO (Monitor Function) / STEP (Frequency Step Selection).
13	Press this key to select the Function Mode.
14	KEYLOCK / BND (Band Selection).
15	SC (Scan Function) / DW (Dual Watch Function)

AR-109 photo gallery :

Intek AR-109 photo

AR-109 price

We have collected for your convenience the Intek AR109 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 85.00	2021-oct	Brand-new
EUR 67.50 (59GBP)	2019-may	Brand-new

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