sunair RT-9000D Software Defined HF SSB/ISB Radio User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Sunair

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The Sunair RT-9000D is a proven solution in communications applications where rugged, reliable and flexible equipment is required. The next-generation radio operates continuous duty at 125W AVG and PEP with operating modes of AME, NB- FM, USB, LSB, ISB, CW, and Data (with external modems). The RT-9000D utilizes software-defined digital signal processing (DSP) technology to enhance functionality in the synthesizer, audio and IF, which is designed to support the latest developments in high-speed data waveform technology. The radio offers Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) as an internal option in accordance with MIL-STD-188-141A and FS1045A, and supports 141B and STANAG 4538 and 5066 through external controllers.

With a factory-installed option, the Sunair RT-9000D is compliant with MIL- STD-188-203-1A and STANAG 5511/5522 (TADIL-A/Link 11 and NILE/Link 22) for data link operation; and it is compatible with MIL-STD-188-110 A/B and STANAG HF modem waveforms. The radio can accommodate Type 1 encryption such as ANDVT, KY-99, KG-84(), KG-40, as well as commercial privacy devices or an optional voice privacy function. The RT-9000D is specially designed to accommodate single or split-site operation as transmitter-only or receiver-only (T-9000D or R-9000D).

Operating status is presented in English via a large TFT display, and advanced built-in-test (BITE) capability provides feedback to the lowest

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 and STANAG
ALE – 2G MIL-STD-188-141 A/B and 3G STANAG 4538
500 W, 1 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW LPAs
150 W and 1 kW Antenna Couplers replaceable unit (LRU) level with both front panel English and internal LED indication. The RT-9000D accommodates operation on both AC and DC sources, and its internal power supply is optimized to minimize undesirable RFI and EMC effects.

The radio’s intuitive modular design allows for ease of maintenance, expansion and upgrade throughout the equipment life cycle at minimal expense. Thousands are in daily service as integral components of critical strategic communications solutions worldwide.

Ethernet, VoIP, internal 3G ALE and internal Data Modem options are forthcoming.

GENERAL
Frequency Range| *Tx:1.5 – 30 MHz

*Rx:10 kHz – 30 MHz

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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, and Data (With External Modems)
Key| Local or Remote
Memory Retention| Non-Volatile
Scan| Manual or Automatic
BFO| ±1.99 KHz, 1 Hz Resolution
Synthesizer Lock| 10 ms
Synthesizer Tuning Step| 1 Hz
T / R Switching Time| 10 ms
Remote Interface| RS-232 / RS-422 (FSK Tone Internal Option, IP Internal Option Forthcoming)
RF Input / Output Impedance| 50 Ω 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.

RECEIVER
Selectivity| * SSB / ISB: 300 – 3300 Hz @ 6 dB

CW: 500 Hz @ 3 dB, Centered at 1 kHz
AM: ±3000 Hz @ 6 dB
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Sensitivity| * SSB / ISB: 0.5 µV for 10 dB (S+N)/N
CW: 0.3 µV for 10 dB (S+N)/N
AM: 3.0 µV for 10 dB (S+N)/N
Audio Output| * 5 W Into Internal Speaker, <1% THD
600 Ω 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 µV Equivalent Input At Antenna Terminal

TRANSMITTER
Output Power
Normal|

SSB: 125 W PEP and Average
ISB: 100 W PEP
CW: 125 W
AME: 40 W Carrier

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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 ≤ 2:1
Graceful Degradation ≤ 3:1
Protected Cut Off Above 3:1
Audio Input| Microphone and 600 Ω 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

INTERNAL OPTIONS
Voice Privacy| Embedded Option
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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

PERIPHERAL EQUIPME Mounting| NT OPTIONS

Shroud and Rack Slides For EIA Standard 19 Inch Rack
Desktop
Shockmount Kit
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Spares Kits| Running Spares, Field Modules
Remote Control| RCU-9310D, 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
Pre-Selector / Post-Selector| F-9800
AC Power Control| Remote ON/OFF

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)
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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