Datron 7000 User Guide

Datron World Communications, Inc.

HF Radio Options

For Datron HF Transceivers

• 7000-Series & PRC1099A Internal

Options

• Plug-In Capability, Field

Installable

• FED-STD-1045A ALE

• Voice Encryption

• DSP-Based Voice Enhancement

• Multiple Remote Control Options

• Interoperability Between Models

• Ground-to-Air SELCAL

Interoperability

Option Name Option Description

7000ALE or
1099ALE

7000ACH A 7000-series option that increases the number of available programmable memory

The ALE option (available for both the 7000-series radios and the PRC1099A)
provides all the functions of FED-STD-1045A ALE including high-speed scanning,
sounding, link quality analysis, selective calling, and orderwire (AMD) message
capability. All channel and ALE parameters can be programmed into the radios either
from the front panel or using Datron’s custom RC2 radio control software program.
The radio keypad or external PC-style keyboard can be used for message
composition. All messages, whether transmit or receive, are displayed on the radio’s
custom LCD display and stored in memory.

channels from 256 to 1000.

Datron offers a complete line of HF transceivers covering
the 1.6 to 30 MHz frequency band. Its 7000-series
transceivers are used throughout the world and are
admired for their functionality and versatility. Included
in this family are the RT7000, a rugged, MIL, 125W
transceiver for mobile or fixed-station usage, the
TW7000, a 125W professional base-station transceiver,
and the TW7000F, a transportable 125W unit with remote
control head and deployable automatic antenna tuner.
Datron also offers the PRC1099A, a 20W waterproof
tactical manpack radio for either manpack or mobile
usage.

All of these transceivers are interoperable with one
another, and all have available a comprehensive line of
optional internal features that add considerable
functionality to the standard product. A list giving the part
number of each option and a description of its
functionality is shown in Figure 1 (the description of the
option indicates which transceiver(s) the option works
with). All of the options listed can be ordered either with
the radio or added on later as a simple field upgrade to
units already in use. The options are all contained on
individual PC assemblies and can be installed in the field
using standard tools.

7000ENCR A 7000-series option that provides high-level digital encryption of all voice

transmissions. A three-tiered key system with provision for up to 200 locals encryption
keys programmable either from an external keyfill device or from the front panel of the
radio. A separate crypto management system is available to allow user selection and
programming of encryption keys from an external PC. (Note: the PRC1099A has an
external encrypted handset (DSP9000HS) that is completely interoperable with the
internal 7000-series PC module.)

Option Name Option Description

7000HS A 7000-series option that provides a reference frequency stability of 0.1 parts per

million. It replaces the standard reference with a precision OCXO. (Note: the standard
frequency stability of the 7000 transceivers is 0.5 ppm)

7000NB An impulse-type noise blanker that is designed to allow operation of the 7000-series

transceivers in a high-noise environment, as in the presence of vehicle ignition noise.
The noise blanker circuitry can be externally controlled from the front panel.

7000RS The 7000-series radios have two external COM ports, both of which are configured for

RS232 operation. The 7000RS option allows configuring the second port for
RS422/423/485 protocols depending on the user requirements for external control of
the radio by a computer.

7000VEM A DSP speech processing module for the 7000-series radios that improves the quality

of received speech signals. It allows the operator to select one of two available signal
enhancement modes, either adaptive peaking or spectral subtraction, designed to
remove less coherent forms of noise and/or subtract extraneous signals from the
received audio to improve the overall signal-to-noise ratio.

7000WB1 A 7000-series option that adds a second IF filter specially designed for the passage of

data. This is a wideband, 300 - 3300 kHz filter with specially tailored group delay
characteristics (meets the requirements of STANAG 4285). The filter is selectable
from the front panel of the radio (data mode).

7000CW A 7000-series option that adds a narrowband IF filter specially designed for the

passage of CW.

7000GPS An internal GPS receiver option. All GPS data can be displayed on the front panel of

the radio.

7000RF An FSK modem for the 7000-series radios that allows communication with an external

FSK remote control head. It permits control of the radio either locally from the front
panel or remotely from the RT7201F Control Console over an audio 2-wire or 4-wire
pair (with the radio being the “master”). Used when long-range remote control is
required. This option is standard in the “7000RF” models of the transceiver and
permits “remote-only” operation.

7000RI An ISDN modem for the 7000-series radios that allows communication with an external

ISDN remote control head. It permits control of the radio either locally from the front
panel or remotely from the RT7201I Control Console. When installed, it permits
reliable “real-time” remote control up to 2 km. This option is standard in the “7000RI”
models of the transceiver and permits “remote-only” operation.

7000AIRSELCAL Permits the 7000 radios to operate with the Motorola N1304 SELCAL device and

Datron power amplifiers. It allows compliance with the ICAO-mandated Ground-to-air
SELCAL 3-tone system. The operator selects the aircraft’s ID on the N1304, and
presses the call button automatically placing the radio in transmit mode and initiating
the sending of the appropriate call sequence to unlock the squelch of the target
aircraft’s HF radio. Once the sequence is set, the radio returns to normal SSB mode.

1099AAME A PRC1099A option that allows the radio to operate in AME mode (Note: 7000-series

radios have this feature built-in as standard).

1099IBC A PRC1099A option that permits charging of an attached NiCd battery from an

external 11- 30 Vdc source.

Figure 1. 7000-series and PRC1099A internal options

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