With the free addition of AR-IQ software, AOR brought a new level of receiver control to its AR-ALPHA. This software enables the AR-ALPHA to store and playback a full 1MHz of bandwidth activity without any loss of quality. Raw data can be easily transferred from the AR-ALPHA to the hard drive of almost any computer for later analysis and review. It is even possible to listen to a frequency off-line by recording the data and storing it on a PC. Operators can also create loops to cover a particular time frame so that no signal is missed. Signal bursts are easily seen with the full color waterfall display function. Using the control panel of the AR-ALPHA through the PC monitor, operators are able to enjoy added capabilities. Depending on storage capacity, it is possible to perform unattended datalogging for extended periods of time - capturing any bandwidth between 10kHz and 3.3 GHz for later playback and analysis. Officers can even listen repeatedly to a loop in time to decode a transmission received in difficult conditions. AR-IQ software can be uploaded to multiple PCs allowing officers to transfer data from a PC connected to the AR-ALPHA over to another PC for playback and review. AR-IQ software can be used with any dual core class PC operating Windows XP or Vista with 2.GHz CPU and 1GB RAM. The AR-ALPHA features ZERO IF digital processing, digital signal processing on IF and demodulate stage and multiple IF filters including 200 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 KHz, 3 KHz, 6 KHz, 15 KHz, 30 KHz, 100 KHz, 200 KHz and 300 KHz along with the ability to shift the IF.
