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