AOR AR8200 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the AOR AR8200 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
AOR programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the AR8200
- 2140 memory channels, numbered 0 to 2139
- Channel names up to 12 characters
- Modes: AM, Auto, CW, FM, LSB, NFM, USB, WFM
- Bands: 0.1–2040 MHz
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
AR8200 hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Receiver (no transmit) |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1500 mAh |
| Charging | External charger |
| Modulation | FM, WFM, AM, SSB, CW |
| Display | Yes |
| Still manufactured | No |
| Dual receive | No |
| Cross-band repeater | No |
| APRS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Bluetooth programming | No |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| General coverage | 0.1–3000 MHz | — |
Figures are for the Mk3: 0.1–3000 MHz with US cellular bands blocked, 4× AA 1500 mAh NiMH. The original AR8200 covered 0.1–2040 MHz.
Sources: rigpix.com · moonrakeronline.com
Can I update the firmware on the AR8200?
AOR publishes no firmware update for the AR8200: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. Its firmware downloads cover only the AR-DV1 and AR-DV10.
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a AOR AR8200
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check AOR AR8200 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the AOR AR8200?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the AOR CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own AOR AR8200 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the AOR AR8200 hold?
2140, numbered 0 to 2139 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the AOR AR8200?
AOR publishes no firmware update for the AR8200: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. Its firmware downloads cover only the AR-DV1 and AR-DV10. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.