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RT-9000E Software-Defined HF SSB/ISB Radio

  • Analog or VoIP Audio Interface, ED-137B Option
  • Software-Defined SSB and ISB Configurations
  • DSP Based Syllabic Squelch
  • Remote Control via Serial and Ethernet
  • Comprehensive BITE to LRU
  • Internal AC Power Supply
  • Data Link - MIL-STD-188-203-1A TADIL A and Link 11/22 (Factory Installed Option)
  • HF Data - MIL-STD-188-110 A/B/C and STANAG
  • ALE - 2G MIL-STD-188-141 A/B/C and 3G STANAG 4538
  • Secure Digital Voice (MELPe S4591)
  • 500 W, 1 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW LPAs
  • 150 W and 1 kW Antenna Couplers

Product Specifications

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  • General
    Frequency Range:

    *Tx:1.5 – 30 MHz *Rx:10 kHz – 30 MHz
    Frequency Stability:

    ±1 x 10-8 Per Day
    Programmable Channels:

    128 Simplex or Half-Duplex
    Modes of Operation:

    AME, NB-FM, USB, LSB, ISB, CW, Data, or MELPe Digital Voice
    Key:

    Local or Remote
    Memory Retention:

    Non-Volatile
    Scan:

    Manual or Automatic
    Audio Interface:

    Front Panel Mic. Jack, Analog Audio, and VoIP, ED-137B
    BFO:

    ±1.99 KHz, 1 Hz Resolution
    Synthesizer Lock:

    10 ms
    Synthesizer Tuning Step:

    1 Hz
    T / R Switching Time:

    10 ms
    Remote Interface:

    Ethernet, RS-232 / RS-422 (FSK Tone Internal Option)
    Radio Programming:

    Front Panel Serial Port Connector
    RF Input / Output Impedance:

    50 Ohm Nominal, Unbalanced
    Input Power:

    *DC: 28 VDC ±15% *AC: 115 / 230 VAC ±15%, 47 – 400 Hz *AC / DC Automatic Changeover
    BITE:

    Fault Isolated to Module Level (LRU); Descriptive Readout on Front Panel and Individual Module Indication
    MTBF:

    6500 Hours
    MTTR:

    15 Minutes
    Dimensions:
    • 5.96 H x 17.83 W x 17.66 L (in)
    • 15.1 H x 45.3 W x 44.9 L (cm)
    Weight:

    49 lbs (22.3 kg)
    Construction:

    Modular Plug-In Assemblies, Field Serviceable
    Origin:

    Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
  • Receiver
    Selectivity:
    • SSB / ISB: 300 – 3300 Hz @ 6 dB
    • CW: 500 Hz @ 3 dB, Centered at 1 kHz
    • AM: ±3000 Hz @ 6 dB
    Sensitivity:
    • SSB / ISB: 0.5 ?V for 10 dB (S+N)/N
    • CW: 0.3 ?V for 10 dB (S+N)/N
    • AM: 3.0 ?V for 10 dB (S+N)/N
    Audio Output:
    • 5 W Into Internal Speaker, <1% THD
    • 600 Ohm Balanced @ -20 dBm to +10 dBm
    • Headset: Low Impedance
    Audio Response:

    ±1 dB From 300 – 3050 Hz
    Image and IF Rejection:

    90 dB Minimum
    Spurious Rejection:

    80 dB Minimum
    AGC Attack Time:

    10 ms Nominal
    AGC Release Time:
    • Fast: 23 ms Nominal
    • Medium: 200 ±100 ms Nominal
    • Slow: 3 ±1 Second Nominal
    AGC Range:

    100 dB
    AGC Control:

    No More Than 6 dB Change For Signal Inputs From -100 to 0 dBm; 4 dB for Signal Inputs From -90 to 0 dBm
    Manual RF Gain:

    Front Panel and Via Remote Control Forthcoming
    Squelch:

    Syllabic
    Antenna Input Protection:

    100 V RMS, Self-Resetting
    Internal Generated Spurious:

    99.5% of Available Frequencies from 100 kHz – 30 MHz At or Below 0.5 ?V Equivalent Input At Antenna Terminal
  • Transmitter
    Output Power:
    Normal:
    • SSB: 125 W PEP and Average
    • ISB: 100 W PEP
    • CW: 125 W
    • AME: 40 W Carrier
    Medium:
    • SSB: 65 W PEP and Average
    • ISB: 50 W PEP
    • CW: 65 W
    • Internal Adjustable
    Harmonic Suppression:

    64 dB Below PEP
    Intermodulation Distortion:

    36 dB Below PEP
    Carrier Suppression:

    70 dB Below PEP
    Undesired Sideband:

    70 dB Below PEP @ 1 kHz
    Hum and Noise Level:

    50 dB Below PEP
    Load VSWR:
    • Rated Power Less Than/Equal To 2:1
    • Graceful Degradation Less Than/Equal To 3:1
    • Protected Cut Off Above 3:1
    Audio Input:

    Microphone and 600 Ohm Balanced at -20 to +20 dBm
    Automatic Level Control:

    125 W ±1 dB
    Audio Compression:

    10 dB Nominal (Internal Disable)
    RF Output Protection:

    Overload Protection, Antenna Mismatch and Open / Short Circuit
  • Internal Options
    Secure Voice:

    Embedded Option
    ALE:
    • MIL-STD-188-141 A and FS1045A
    • MIL-STD-188-141 B and STANAG 4538 Forthcoming
    Data Link:

    TADIL-A; Link 11 / 22
    Filter Bandwidths:

    Custom Filter Bandwidths and Center Frequencies Available
    Low Power:

    Third Power Setting
  • Peripheral Equipment Options
    Mounting:
    • Shroud and Rack Slides For EIA Standard 19 Inch Rack
    • Desktop
    • Shockmount Kit
    Spares Kits:

    Running Spares, Field Modules
    Remote Control:

    RCU-9310E, PATHFINDER II
    500 W / 1 kW / 5 kW / 10 kW Power Amplifiers:

    LPA-9500 / LPA-9600 / LPA-5000A / LPA-10000A
    Voice Duty / 150 W / 1 kW Antenna Couplers:

    CU-2430 / CU-9125 / CU-9150
    Post-Selector:

    F-9800
    AC Power Control:

    Remote ON/OFF
    Messaging:

    STANAG 5066
  • Environmental
    Temperature:
    • Operating: -30°C to +55°C (-22°F to 131°F)
    • Optional: +60°C (140°F)
    • Storage: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
    Humidity:

    95% at 55°C (122°F), Non-Condensing; Splash-Resistant Front Panel
    Shock:

    MIL-STD 810F, Method 516.5, Procedure 1
    Vibration:

    MIL-STD 810F, Method 514.5 & MIL-STD-167-1
    Altitude:
    • Operating: Up to 10,000 Feet
    • Storage: Up to 40,000 Feet
  • Certifications
    FCC Part 90, RT:

    FCC Identifier XVKRT-9000
    European CE Standard, RT (Optional):
    • EN 300 373-2 v1.2.1
    • EN 301 843-5 v1.1.1
    • EN 60950
    • Notified Body 1177