Any AOR ARD9800 compatible kits available
 

Has anyone produced a lower cost alternative to the AOR ARD9800? We have a
small interest group here in Indianapolis but the $500 investment is too
steep to allow us to get started. I have found references to some kit,
prototype and/or sound card alternatives but I have not been able to locate
any actual devices. suggestions for alternative solutions (protocols) would
also be welcomed. We want to be able to implement the solution with both FM
and SSB equipment.

Mike - K9JRI