WAVpac SDR
The WAVpac is part of Linkabit’s next generation family of high performance tactical radios. Designed to provide reliable high quality voice and data communication over the full 1.6 to 108 MHz frequency band, the WAVpac is a true multiband radio system.
In addition to its extensive HF capabilities, the radio’s extended frequency range allows replacement of dual HF and VHF radio systems with a single radio. The WAVpac is a software defined radio featuring a DSP-based design and incorporating key features that include advanced data waveforms, a digital voice, ALE, GPS, ECCM and encryption.
The WAVpac is available as a 20W manpack, or as the core of 150W vehicular or base station system. Engineered for reliable operation in extremely harsh situations, the WAVpac is a rugged, completely immersible unit that meets the demanding environmental specifications of MIL-STD-810F.
Using its embedded GPS receiver, accurate position location and time-of-day capability is a standard feature WAVpac. Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) compliant to MIL-STD 188-141B is also standard and provides automatic “best channel”selection.
Multiple data waveforms, including MIL-STD 188-110B serial tone and Appendix C (QAM) and STANAG 4415, allow high-speed and robust data transfer. Wideband FSK is available to provide 16 kbps data transfer in the VHF frequency band.
Digital Voice is possible through the implementation of a multi-rate STANAG 4591 (MELPe) vocoder and 16 kbps CVSD. Frequency hopping and AES encryption offer a high level of jamming resistance and transmission security for both digital voice and data communications.
In order to host the most desirable wafevorms available today and ensure ease of future upgrades, the WAVpac is a DSP besed software defined radio. In addition, the WAVpac design also incorporates a state of the art Wideband Digital Front End for future expandability and maximum flexibility. The WAVpac design translates to higher performance, lower weight, longer battery life and smaller size, allowing for extended operations with enhanced capabilities.
WAVpac specifications
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General Specifications
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Frequency range
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1.6 to 107.99999 MHz
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Resolution
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10 Hz
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Net presets
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101, programmable
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Frequency stability
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1 ppm
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Modes of operation
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J3E, USB, LSB, suppressed carrier telephony); H3E (compatible AM-SSB plus full carrier); A1A (CW); J2A (SSB compatible CW); A3E (AM); F3E (FM); J1D (serial tone data); F2D (FSK data)
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Power input
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26 VDC, operational range of 20-32 VDC
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Battery Types
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Standard: BA-5590/U, BB-590/U, BB490/U, BB-390/U, BB-2590
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Data Interface
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RS-232, MIL-STD 188-141A (synchronous, asynchronous) Ethernet (future)
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Transmitter
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Power output
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1/5/20 watts, slectable (1.6 107.99999 MHz)
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Carrier suppression
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Better than -60 dB referenced to PEP (J3E)
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Undesired sideband
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Better than -60 dB referenced to PEP
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Harmonics
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-46 dB, referenced to PEP
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Spurious
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-50 dB, referenced to PEP
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Audio levels
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1.5 mV at 150 ohms, or 0 dBm at 600 ohms for rated output
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Receiver
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Sensitivity
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0.5 uV for 10 dB SINAD (SSB, AME – 3 kHz, CW – 350 Hz); 3.0 uV (AM – 6 kHz); 0.4 uV (FM – 22 kHz)
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Image, IF rejection
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better than -80 dB
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Squelch
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Digital, front panel selectable
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Audio output
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Adjustable from -30 dBm to 0.0 dBm for a 1000 ohm load
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Antenna Tuner
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Type
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Internal, automatic
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Antennas
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Whips, long wires, dipoles, NVIS (HF); AT-271A/U 10ft whip (1.6 to 40 MHz); AT-892/U 1 meter tape (30-107.99999 MHz)
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Memory Channels
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101
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Mechanical
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Size
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3.2” x 11.1” x 10.1” (H x W x D), includes battery
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Weight
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12,75 lbs, includes BA-5590/U batterij
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Color
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OD, CARC Green 383 per FED-STD-595
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Environmental
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Temperature
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-400 to + 700 (operating)
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Vibration
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Ground mobile/loose cargo
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Immersion
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Waterproof (1 m for 30 minutes)
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Test methods
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MIL-STD-810F
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Features
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Data
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HF: MIL-STD 188-110B serial tone (to 2400 bps), Appendix C, QAM (to 9600 bps), STANAG 4415 (robust 75 bps) VHF: WB FSK (8, 16 kbps)
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Digital voice
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HF: MELPe (600, 1200, 2400 bps) VHF: CVSD (16 kbps)
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ALE
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MIL-STD 188-141B, Appendix A
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Frequency hopping
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Serial tone ECCM (HF 20 HPS, VHF 300 HPS (future))
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Encryption
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AES, voice and data, (key length of 128, 192 or 256 bits)
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GPS
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Internal GPS receiver (with external GPS antenna port)
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