HF Base/Mobile Transceivers
No matter what your communication scenario, Codan has you covered with field-proven, scalable and reliable mobile and base station solutions that can be provided with a wide range of accessories to suit your needs. The Software-Defined Radios provide a rich set of digital voice and encryption options; deliver reliable, clear, trouble free voice, messaging and data communications, without dependence on existing infrastructure; and can be upgraded to deliver new capabilities, so you will always have access to tomorrow’s features today. HF base/mobile transceivers available include the Envoy and Sentry-H 6120-BM.
Codan’s MILSTD 810G compliant Envoy HF radio delivers dependable, clear, trouble free voice, messaging and data communications, without dependence on existing infrastructure. Now with Codan’s second generation Digital Voice technology, Envoy provides outstanding voice clarity in conditions where competing HF radios fail. A true Software-Defined Radio (SDR), Envoy delivers new capabilities to the radio through software upgrades so you’ll always have access to tomorrow’s features today. No matter what your communication scenario, Codan has you covered with Envoy’s scalable mobile and base station solutions – all in one affordable platform. Other key features include industry leading reliability, handset and console control points, intuitive icon based large colour display, multi-language user interface, IP/Ethernet/wi-fi/USB connectivity, standards based Selcall, data and ALE, AES-256/CES-128 encryption with secure Interlop feature, and Virtual Control Point (VCP) and XTEND smartphone app compatibility.
Codan’s Sentry-H 6120-BM delivers a rugged and waterproof MILSTD 810G design Software-Defined Radio (SDR) solution for military organisations that demand uncompromised, secure long range voice and data communications. With 150 W RF power, it has been specifically designed to deliver the smallest and lightest form factor for no-fuss integration into base and mobile platforms. In close consultation with military customers, the 6120-BM has been optimised for ease of use and features an ergonomic smart handset with a colour, high resolution multi-language interface, embedded GPS, IP/Ethernet/wi-fi/USB connectivity, 2nd generation Digital Voice (TWELP), digital voice message call, standards based data and ALE, AES-256/CES-128 encryption, and Virtual Control Point (VCP) compatibility amongst a variety of other features.
Envoy Specifications:
Channels and scanning: up to 1000 simplex or semi-duplex; up to 20 scan groups; simultaneous scanning for Selcall (ALE/CCIR) and voice; dwell time 125 ms to 9.9 s, adjustable
Contacts list: up to 500 entries
SDR processing architecture: DSP 456 MHz, 32-bit; FPGA 500,000 gate; MCU ARM9, 300 MHz, 32-bit
Interfaces: USB (via Handset or Console); serial RS232 (supports NMEA-0183 GPS); Ethernet (TCP/IP, supports remote control); auxiliary GPIO (audio in/out, PTT, RS232) on Envoy X2 model
Compliance: CE, FCC, IC, AS/NZS 4770:2000, AS/NZS4355:2006
Temperature range: –30 ° to 60 °C, 95 % RH maximum, non-condensing
Frequency range: TX 1.6 to 30 MHz; RX 250 kHz to 30 MHz
Frequency stability: ±0.3 ppm from –30 ° to 60 °C
Modes: Single sideband (J3E), USB/LSB, ISB (B7D or B2B) AM (H3E), CW (J2A, J2E), AFSK (J2B), FSK (J2D, F1B), Digital Voice and Data (G1D) (software-defined)
Output power: 125 W PEP ±1 dB (two-tone or voice), user-programmable in 1 W steps (low/medium/high)
Duty cycle: 100 % voice and data with optional fan
Filter bandwidths: 2.4 kHz standard (500 Hz, 2.7 kHz, and 3 kHz optional)
Ingress protection: IP43, MILSTD 810G method 510.5
Operating range: 10.8 to 15 V DC (12 V nominal)
Environmental standard: MILSTD 810G including dust, shock, vibration, humidity, fungus and altitude
Data modem (robust low rate): CHIRP/QPSK, 2400 bit/s (up to 6000 bit/s using in-built compression)
Data modem (high speed): MILSTD 188-110A/B, STANAG 4539, 75 to 19200 bit/s
Encryption: CES-128, 97 x programmable 16-digit keys, 4-digit PIN (voice only); AES-256, 256 x programmable 256-bit keys (voice/data)
Vocoder: MELPe (1200/2400 bit/s); TWELP (600/1200/2400 bit/s)
Sentry-H 6120-BM Specifications:
Frequency range: transmit 1.6 to 30 MHz; receive 250 kHz to 30 MHz
Power output: 150 W RF ±1 dB (two-tone or voice), user-programmable in 1 W steps (low/medium/high)
Channels: up to 1000 entries
Contacts: up to 500 entries
HF networks: up to 20 networks (simultaneous scanning)
Input voltage range: 13.8 V DC nominal, negative earth; functional range 10.8 V to 35.2 V DC
Frequency stability: ±0.3 ppm from -20 ° to 60 °C
Programming: TPS-M- Radio Programming Software, USB memory device
Compliance: CE, FCC Part 90, AS/NZS 4770, AS/NZS 4355
Modes: Single Sideband USB, LSB (J3E), AM (H3E), CW (J2A), AFSK (J2B), FSK (F1B), ISB (B7D or B2B), Software-Defined
Duty cycle: 100 % voice and data
Automatic Link Establishment (ALE): FED-STD-1045; JITC Certified MILSTD 188-141B; STANAG 4538 3G ALE
Data: MILSTD 188-110A/B (STANAG 4539)data capability with data rates up to 19k2 bps
Selcall: CCIR 493-4 proprietary and open standard
Vocoder: MELPe (1200/2400 bit/s); TWELP (300/480/600/1200/2400 bit/s)
Encryption: AES-256 digital voice and data (256 keys, direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick); CES-128 voice (97 x 16-digit keys, direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick, 4-digit session PIN)
Interfaces: ATU Control, General Purpose Interface, Handset Interface, DC supply, USB (via Handset), Fan Control, H-250 Audio (powered), GPS antenna, Antenna, Ethernet via adaptor (TCP/IP, supports remote control)
Temperature range: operational at –30 ° to 60 °C, 95 % RH maximum, non-condensing
Environmental standard: MILSTD 810G including immersion, shock, drop, vibration, humidity, blowing dust, salt fog, fungus and altitude
