Technical data

AlphaWave Users Manual 3/21/2005
monitor and maintain the user’s communications link. The output
transmit power, receive signal strength (RSSI), antenna/feedline
condition, and data decode performance will be transmitted online
without application interruption.
The product is designed for maximum performance and reliability
even in the harshest environments. Plug and play at its best, robust,
withstanding the most adverse of conditions. With up to 2 watts RF
output the AW system offers the most popular features required for
telemetry and SCADA systems.
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Parameter Specification
Operating Frequency Range 150-170, 220-235, 403–470 MHz
Modulation Techniques DBPSK, DQPSK, D8PSK, and D16QAM
Radio Protocol
Time Division Duplex (TDD)
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Max. Distance Range 50 miles / 80 km
Occupied Bandwidth (Channel
Spacing, CS)
25 kHz, 12.5 kHz or 6.25 kHz
Data Rate (BPS)
25 kHz
CS
12.5 kHz
CS
6.25 kHz
CS
GMSK/DBPSK
DQPSK
D8PSK
D16QAM
9600
19200
28800
38400
4800
9600
19200
28800
2400
4800
7200
9600
System Gain
(Ant gain not included)
146 dB 149 dB 152 dB
Roaming Speed 60 mph / 96 km/h
End to End delay 50 ms
Table 1-2: AlphaWave General Radio Specifications
Chapter 1
Parameter Specification
Operating Voltage +9….+24 VDC nominal
Pwr Consumption (avg) 6W / 2W / 0.05W – Transmit / Receive / Sleep
Operating Temp Range -30
o
C…..+60
o
C
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.87 in x 2.93 in x 1.51 in / 137 mm x 67 mm x 29 mm
Weight 12 oz / 340 g
Color/Housing Two-tone Silver/Graphite, Aluminum Housing
Antenna Connector TNC, 50Ω, female
RS232 Connector D15 waterproof female connector
Table 1-1: AlphaWave Physical Specifications