TechSeries VHF Secure Data Radio

Raveons VHF models of the M8 have range capabilities of up to 50 miles, 80 kilometers, has amazing signal strength, and especially stands out in places such as forests. [tabby title=”General Features”]

• Small enclosure contains both a VHF radio transceiver and modem
• Interchangeable I/O, to connect to your radio however you want
• Configurable power setting for receiving and transmitting
• Adjustable data rates for higher efficiency, or for longer range
• Data encryption option, for secure transmissions across your whole network
• GPS capabilities
• Over-The-Air (OTA) configurable, change the report rate, ID, or other parameters without needing a physical connection

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Frequency Bands Available

• 132-155 MHz……….VA (not for use within the US)
• 150-175 MHz……….VB
• 216-222 MHz……….VC

Transmitter Specifications

• RF Power Output VHF……………500mW – 3W (programmable)
• RF Power Output UHF……………100mW – 2W (programmable)
• Maximum Duty Cycle…………….10% over 60 seconds
• Frequency Deviation…………….± 2.2kHz (-N) ± 3.5kHz (-W)
• RF Bandwidth (UHF)…………….20MHz no-tune
• RF Bandwidth (VHF)…………….8MHz no-tune
• Occupied bandwidth……………11 kHz (-N)  16kHz(-W)
• TX Spurious outputs……………..< -70dBc
• Occupied Bandwidth…………….Per FCC
• FCC Emissions Designator……..11K0F1D (-N)
• Frequency Stability………………Better than ±1.5ppm

Reciever Specifications

• RX sensitivity (.1% BER)…………………..9600bps  < -108dBm
• ……………………………………………….4800bps  < -114dBm
• 1200 & 2400baud…………………………..< -118dBm
• RF No-tune bandwidth (UHF)……………..20MHz
• RF No-tune bandwidth (VHF)……………..8MHz
• Adjacent Channel Selectivity 12.5kHz….-50dB
• Adjacent Channel Selectivity 25kHz…….-60dB
• Alternate Channel Selectivity…………….-65dB
• Blocking and spurious rejection…………-75dB
• RX intermodulation rejection…………….-70dB

Interface Option Connections

• RS-232 Interface Port
  • Connector Type…………DB-9 female
  • IO Voltage Levels……….RS-232
• RS-485 Interface Port
  • Connector Type…………Phoenix 6-pin
  • IO Voltage Levels……….RS-485
• USB Interface Port
  • Connector Type…………Mini B
• Analog Interface Port
  • Connector Type…………DB-15 female
• GPIO Interface Port
  • Connector Type…………Mini B

Raveons Product Numbering System

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M21 Tech Series data sheet

Programming Software:

Radio Manager Radio Manager is a Windows XP/Vista software application that is used to configure Raveon’s radio products. It is compatible with all Raveon models, and provides configuration management, as well as programming assistance, diagnostic information, and a helpful “band scope” feature. More…

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