MF/HF Radio installations

SAILOR 6300 MF/HF

Based on the same foundation of high reliability, ease of use and leading-edge functionality that has positioned SAILOR as the leading product in maritime communications, the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC Class A offers much more than just a way to meet mandatory GMDSS requirements. In addition to being part of the innovative SAILOR 6000 GMDSS series, it is an integral part of a vessels communication system and a crucial tool when in distress and rugged, reliable, easy to use communications are a must.

The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF provides several unique new features such as message replay functionality – a first for MF/HF radios, and the ability to connect two control units. A highly efficient power amplifier with control hardware ensures high performance and reliable communication in the marine bands from 1.6 to 30 MHz in TX mode, and ensures constant and full output power on all ITU channels.

Instead of connecting the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF to an external GPS, the GPS input can be taken from the SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS via ThraneLINK. Therefore, no additional cabling is needed.

The new SAILOR 6300 MF/HF is a high-end communications system in its own right. It complies with the requirement for MF/HF DSC Class A, which is part of the mandatory requirements for SOLAS vessels in all sea areas, and many national GMDSS requirements. It is developed and designed to meet the needs of professional mariners ensuring clear and powerful communication for a wide variety of vessels including high seas fishing vessels, merchant/offshore ships and workboats.

The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF can be quickly and easily connected to other critical GMDSS systems such as the SAILOR 6103 Alarm Panel. The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF features the new, user-friendly radiotelex software with a state-of-art MMI that works in combination with the new SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal. External loudspeakers, keyboards and printers can also be added easily.

  • Rugged and reliable design.
  • Full power range on all ITU channels: 1.6 — 30 MHz for 150 W, 250 W and 500 W systems (Reduced power in the frequency range 1.6 — 4.0 MHz for 500 W).
  • Powerful transceiver (150, 250 or 500 W).
  • Outdoor automatic antenna tuning unit.
  • Radiotelex using the SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal
  • Optionally 6 DSC Distress frequencies in one unit.
  • Intelligent scanning for Voice, DSC and radiotelex (optional).
  • Ethernet with ThraneLINK.
  • Compliant with GMDSS in sea areas A2, A3 and A4 (Wheelmark).
  • Fulfills DSC specification ITU493-13

The MF/HF radio consists of a Control Unit with a handset, a Transceiver Unit and an automatic Antenna Tuning Unit. The MF/HF radio is available in the following power classes:

System Control Unit Transceiver Unit Antenna Tuning Unit
SAILOR 6310 SAILOR 6301 DSC Class A (an additional SAILOR 6301 can be added.) SAILOR 6361 MF/HF 150 W SAILOR 6381 ATU
SAILOR 6311 SAILOR 6362 MF/HF 150W
SAILOR 6320 SAILOR 6363 MF/HF 250 W
SAILOR 6350 SAILOR 6364 MF/HF 500 W SAILOR 6383 ATU

Specification:

Operating modes: Simplex and semi-duplex SSB telephony and DSC, TELEX AM broadcast reception
Frequency range: 150 kHz to 30 MHz (Rx)
1605 kHz to 30 MHz (Tx)
Supply voltage: Nominal 24VDC floating
With optional external AC power supply: 115/230VAC 50/60 Hz. Automatic change-over to DC in the absence of AC supply
Power consumption (150W): RX 60W (approx. at 24VDC)

TX, SSB speech: 175W

TX, SSB two-tone: 300W

TX, DSC/Telex: 420W
Power consumption (250W): RX 60W (approx. at 24VDC)

TX, SSB speech: 300W

TX, SSB two-tone: 550W

TX, DSC/Telex: 600W
Operating temp. range: -15°C to +50°C
RECEIVER:
Aerial impedance: 50Ω automatically matched by the aerial tuning unit
Sensitivity: Aerial input for 10 dB SINAD, 50Ω aerial: SSB tel.: 0.7 µV

AM tel.: 4 µV

DSC/Telex: 0.7 µV
TRANSMITTER:
Audio output power: 6W with less than 10% distortion
Output power: 150W PEP ±1.4 dB into 50Ω voice. Reduction to 80W when continuously keyed single tone,with duty cycle greater than 55% during 1 min. Automatic power recovery after 1 min
250W PEP ±1.4 dB into 50Ω voice. Reduction to 100W when continuously keyed single tone, with duty cycle grater than 55% during 1 min. Automatic power recovery after 1 min.
500W 1.6 to 3.999 MHz 400W PEP +0/-1.4 dB into 50Ω voice. 4.0 to 29.999 MHz 500W PEP ±1.4 dB into 50Ω voice. 3 dB reduction when continuously keyed single tone, with duty cycle grater than 55% during 1 min. Automatic power recovery after 1 min.
Power reduction: Low approx. 10W
Frequency range: ITU marine bands from 1605 kHz to 30 MHz
DSC-TELEX MODEM:
DSC Equipment class: Class A
Protocols: DSC: ITU-R M. 493.12, M. 541-6, and M. 1082.
Telex: ITU-R M. 625-2 (incl. M. 476-4), M. 490, M. 491-1, and 492-5 NBDP telex in ARQ, FEC and SEL FEC modes
Ship’s identity: DSC: 9-digit identity number

Telex: 5- and/or 9-digit identity numbers
Interfaces: -Alarm: DSC distress alarm interface

-NMEA: NMEA 0183 interface for GPS equipment

-Industrial ethernet

-Line, Key: Transceiver AF line input/output and external key interface. -10 to +10 dBm, 600Ω

-AUX alarm 2: Telex and nondistress/urgency DSC alarm output
DSC WATCH RECEIVER:
Frequency range: 2187.5 KHz, 4207.5 kHz,
6312.0 KHz, 8414.5 kHz,
12577.0 KHz, 16814.5 kHz
Aerial impedance: 50Ω Complies with ETSI 300-373 or better
AERIAL COUPLER:
Frequency range: 1.6 MHz – 27.5 MHz
Aerial requirements: 8-18 m wire and/or whip aerial
Aerial tuning: Fully automatic with no presetting
Tuning speed: 0.1 – 8 sec Typical
Power capability: 330W PEP in 50Ω
Dimensions:
Transceiver Unit 150W/250W:
Transceiver Unit 500W:
Antenna Tuning Unit 150W/250W:
Antenna Tuning Unit 500W:
Control Unit:
392 × 445 × 127 mm
392 × 507 × 217 mm
290 × 500 × 80 mm
401 × 617 × 356 mm
240 × 105 × 100 mm
Weight:
Transceiver Unit 150W/250W:
Transceiver Unit 500W:
Antenna Tuning Unit 150W/250W:
Control Unit:
19 kg
28 kg
3.3 kg
3.3 kg

 

 

SAILOR System 5000 MF/HF

Comprising a thoroughly thought-through design, the SAILOR System 5000 MF/HF ensures great and intuitive operability within voice communication, DSC and radiotelex features. Large tactile knobs and local languages are also some of the main features developed with the user in mind. Moreover, the system offers night vision display, one touch alarm mute button and crystal clear audio at all times. Naturally, the SAILOR System 5000 MF/HF fully complies with all GMDSS safety requirements for sea area A2, A3 and A4.

The logical menus shown in the large TFT display can display more than three hundred characters at a time. All text in the display is in red in order to minimize the disturbance of the night vision. A Marine AR (anti-reflection) filter reduces the reflection from the sun and other ambient light sources. The display is designed to be easy to read even from very wide angels, enabling the operator to read the display when engaged in another operation.

The SAILOR System 5000 is available in 150W, 250W and 500W versions. It is operated from the robust and compactly designed Control Unit (CU5100) which controls the powerful Transceiver Unit (TU5150/TU5250/TU5500) and the fast Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU5215/ATU5515).

The Control Unit offers large, tactile buttons and rotary knobs that make it easy to operate even in the harsh environment at sea – both with and without gloves. The Mute Alarm button mutes not only all the alarms on the Control Unit, but also the alarms on the Alarm Panel (AP5065) if such is included in the installation.

The SAILOR System 5000 MF/HF is based upon a proven technology and design that has demonstrated high reliability and durability. The 150W and 250W versions uses convectional cooling of the system, with no fans or other moving parts, and the 500W version is cooled by means of fans. The highly effecient systems ensures full power and dependable communication on all channels.

The three unit SAILOR System 5000 MF/HF offers truly flexible installations. The system is available as versions with 1 channel DSC watch receiver D1, in which a D6 channel watch receiver can be enabled, with no hardware changes needed. Likewise radiotelex can easily be enabled and installed.

The compact Control Unit (CU5100), with the built-in loudspeaker, requires a minimum of space and can be installed up to 100 meters from the transceiver units. The highly efficient Antenna Tuners (ATU5215/ATU5515) is designed for outdoor installations and can be installed up to another 100 meter away from the Transceiver Unit.

The Control Unit (CU5100) is identical for both the 150W, 250W and 500W systems. Even the Antenna Tuner (ATU5215) is identical for both the 150W and 250W systems, whereas the Antenna Tuner is different for the 500W system. The Transceiver Units are all build on the same principle even though they are three different products.

Specification:

Operating modes: Simplex and semi-duplex SSB telephony and DSC, TELEX AM broadcast reception
Frequency range: 150 kHz to 30 MHz (Rx)
1605 kHz to 30 MHz (Tx)
Supply voltage: Nominal 24VDC floating
With optional external AC power supply: 115/230VAC 50/60 Hz. Automatic change-over to DC in the absence of AC supply
Power consumption (150W): RX 60W (approx. at 24VDC)

TX, SSB speech: 300W

TX, SSB two-tone: 550W

TX, DSC/Telex: 600W
Power consumption (250W): RX 60W (approx. at 24VDC)

TX, SSB speech: 175W

TX, SSB two-tone: 300W

TX, DSC/Telex: 420W
Operating temp. range: -20°C to +50°C
RECEIVER:
Aerial impedance: 50Ω automatically matched by the aerial tuning unit
Sensitivity: Aerial input for 10 dB SINAD, 50Ω aerial: SSB tel.: 0.7 µV

AM tel.: 4 µV

DSC/Telex: 0.7 µV
TRANSMITTER:
Audio output power: 4W with less than 10% distortion
Output power: 150W PEP ±1.4 dB voice. Reduction to 80W when continuously keyed single tone,with duty cycle greater than 55% during 1 min. Automatic power recovery after 1 min
250W PEP ±1.4 dB voice. Reduction to 100W when continuously keyed single tone, with duty cycle grater than 55% during 1 min. Automatic power recovery after 1 min.
500W 1.6 to 3.999 MHz 400W PEP +0/-1.4 dB voice. 4.0 to 29.999 MHz 500W PEP ±1.4 dB voice. 3 dB reduction when continuously keyed single tone, with duty cycle grater than 55% during 1 min. Automatic power recovery after 1 min.
Power reduction: Low approx. 10W
Frequency range: ITU marine bands from 1605 kHz to 30 MHz
DSC-TELEX MODEM:
DSC Equipment class: Class A
Protocols: DSC: ITU-R M. 493.12, M. 541-6, and M. 1082.
Telex: ITU-R M. 625-2 (incl. M. 476-4), M. 490, M. 491-1, and 492-5 NBDP telex in ARQ, FEC and SEL FEC modes
Ship’s identity: DSC: 9-digit identity number

Telex: 5- and/or 9-digit identity numbers
Interfaces: -Alarm: DSC distress alarm interface

-NMEA: NMEA 0183 interface for GPS equipment

COM: PC interface for SCANCOMM telex control. RS-232, baud rate 9600 bps

-Remote transceiver control interface for control of frequency, mode and power level. T+Bus protocol, baud rate 2400 bps

-Line, Key: Transceiver AF line input/output and external key interface. -10 to +10 dBm, 600W

-AUX alarm 2: Telex and nondistress/urgency DSC alarm output
DSC WATCH RECEIVER:
Frequency range: 2187.5 KHz, 4207.5 kHz,
6312.0 KHz, 8414.5 kHz,
12577.0 KHz, 16814.5 kHz
Aerial impedance: 50Ω Complies with ETSI 300-373 or better
AERIAL COUPLER:
Frequency range: 1.6 MHz – 27.5 MHz
Aerial requirements: 8-18 m wire and/or whip aerial
Aerial tuning: Fully automatic with no presetting
Tuning speed: 0.1 – 8 sec Typical
Power capability: 330W PEP in 50Ω
Dimensions:
Transceiver Unit:
Antenna Tuning Unit:
Control Unit:
390 × 445 × 127 mm
290 × 500 × 80 mm
200 × 100 × 95 mm
Weight:
Transceiver Unit:
Antenna Tuning Unit:
Control Unit:
19 rg
3.3 kg
1.5 kg