Sunair RT-9000E Software-Defined User Manual

: June 8, 2024
: Sunair

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Sunair RT-9000E Software-Defined
INTRODUCTION
Product Specifications
References
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Sunair RT-9000E Software-Defined

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INTRODUCTION

The Sunair RT-9000E is a proven solution in communications applications requiring rugged, reliable, and flexible equipment. This next-generation transceiver operates continuously (100% duty cycle) with a 125 W PEP and average output in AME, NB-FM, USB, LSB, ISB, CW, Data, or MELPe-based Digital Voice modes. The RT-9000E uses software-defined digital signal processing (DSP) technology, which supports the latest developments in high-speed waveform processing. This technology enhances the functionality of the CPU as well as the Synthesizer, Audio, and IF stages. The radio offers Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) as an internal option in accordance with MIL-STD-188-141 A/B/C, FS1045A, and S4538 as well as remote control and programming via Ethernet or serial port. A serial port connector on the front panel allows for changes in the unit’s configuration.

With a factory-installed option, the Sunair RT-9000E complies with MIL- STD-188-203-1A and STANAG 5511/5522 (TADIL-A/Link 11 and NILE/Link 22) for data link operation. The RT-9000E is also compatible with MIL-STD-188-110 A/B/C and STANAG HF modem waveforms. The radio can accommodate Type 1 encryption such as ANDVT, KY-99, KG-84(), and KG-40 as well as commercial privacy devices or optional internal MELPe digital voice F/W with DES 56, AES 128 & AES 256 encryption functions. The RT-9000E design allows it to accommodate single or split-site operation as transmitter-only or receiver- only (T-9000E or R-9000E). The audio interface supports analog or VoIP connections.

Analog or VoIP audio interface
VoIP ATM ED-137B
Software-Defined SSB and ISB configurations
DSP-based syllabic squelch and tone squelch
Remote control via RS-232/422/485 and Ethernet
Comprehensive BITE to LRU
Internal 115/230 Vac 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/C and STANAG
ALE – 2G MIL-STD-188-141 A/B/C and 3G STANAG 4538
Secure Digital Voice (MELPe S4591)
500 W, 1 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW LPAs
150 W and 1 kW antenna couplers

A large TFT display with wide viewing angle (>45º from normal) shows the unit’s operating status in English, while its advanced built-in-test (BITE) capability provides feedback to the lowest replaceable unit (LRU) level providing English messages on the display and internal LED indications. The RT-9000E can operate from both ac and dc voltage sources, while its internal power supply minimizes 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 of these radios are in daily service as integral components of critical strategic communications solutions worldwide.

GENERAL

Frequency Range

| RX: 10 kHz – 30 MHz

TX: 1.5 MHz – 30 MHz

Remote Interface

| Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422 (point-to-point and bus), RS-485, and optional internal FSK/PSK Tone modem (leased lines)
Encryption| Internal (AES 256) and external (ANDVT, KY-99, KG-84(), KG-40 and others) over audio or RS-232
RF Antenna Impedance:| 50 ohms, nominal, unbalanced to ground
RF Antenna Connector:| Coaxial, female UHF connector
Power Supply| Internal (ac voltage), external (dc voltage), independent from LPA

Input Voltage

| • 28 Vdc ±15 %

• 115/230 Vac ±15 %,50 Hz/60 Hz ±10 %

• Automatic ac/dc changeover

Energy Consumption| < 100 VA
BITE:| Fault isolated to module level (LRU); descriptive readout

on front panel and individual module indication

MTBF| 11,100 hours
MTTR| 15 Minutes (with spares at hand)

Dimensions

| Height: 5.95 in (15.1 cm)

Width: 17.83 in (45.3 cm)

Length: 17.66 in (44.9 cm)

Weight| 49 lbs (22.3 kg), unpacked
Construction| Internal modular plug-in assemblies, field serviceable
Origin| Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

Product Specifications

RECEIVER

Selectivity

| • SSB / ISB: 300 – 3300 Hz @ 6 dB

• CW: 500 Hz @ 3 dB, centered at 1 kHz

• AM: ±3000 Hz @ 6 dB

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| ±2 dB from 300 Hz to 3300 Hz
Image & IF Rejection| 90 dB minimum
Spurious Rejection| 80 dB minimum
IMD (IP3)| > 20 dBm
Intermodulation

Suppression

| Not less than 32 dB
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
Squelch| Syllabic, carrier, tone, and noise
Antenna Input Protection| 100 V Peak to Peak (53 dBm), self-resetting
Internally Generated

Spurious

| 99.5 % of available frequencies from 100 kHz – 30 MHz At or Below 0.5 μV equivalent input at antenna terminal
TRANSMITTER

Normal Output Power

| • SSB: 125 W PEP and average

• ISB: 100 W PEP

• CW: 125 W

• AME: 40 W Carrier

Medium Output Power

| • SSB: 65 W PEP and average

• ISB: 50 W PEP

• CW: 65 W

• Internal Adjustable

Load VSWR

| • Rated power for VSWR ≤ 2:1

• Graceful degradation for VSWR between 2:1 and 3:1

• Protected cut off for VSWR > 3:1

Audio Input| Microphone and 600 Ω balanced at -20 to +20 dBm
Audio Bandwidth| ±2 dB from 300 Hz to 3300 Hz
Audio Distortion| <2 % @ 1 kHz (0 dBm input signal)
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

Secure Voice| Embedded Option
ALE| • MIL-STD-188-141 A and FS1045A

• MIL-STD-188-141 B and STANAG 453

Data Link| TADIL-A, Link 11/22
Bandwidth Filters| Custom bandwidth filters and center frequencies available
HF Modem Modes| FSK, MSK, PSK, and QAM
VoIP| SIP, RTP, and VoIP ATM (ED-137B)
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONS

Mounting

| • Shroud and rack slides for EIA standard 19 inch rack

• Desktop

• Shock mount kit

Spares Kits| Running spares, field modules
Remote Control| RCU-9310E, Pathfinder II Software
Linear Power Amplifiers| LPA-9500 (500 W),

LPA-10000 (10 kW)

| LPA-9600| (1| kW),| LPA-5000| (5| kW),
Antenna Couplers| CU-9125 (150 W), CU-9150 (1 kW)
Pre-Postselector| F-9810
AC Power Control| Remote On/Off
Messaging| STANAG 5066 controller
CERTIFICATIONS
FCC Part 90, RT| FCC Identifier XVKRT-9000

European CE Standard (Optional)

| • EN 300 373-2 v1.2.1

• EN 301 843-5 v1.1.1

• EN 60950

• Notified Body 1177

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)

Humidity

| 95 % at 55 °C (122 °F), non-condensing; splash-resistant front