RT-600

RT-600

RT-600

Product catalog summary
Overview: The RT-600/SAR-DF 517 is a sophisticated wideband radio direction finder designed for airborne applications. It is capable of detecting and indicating directions to emergency signals across VHF, UHF, COSPAS-SARSAT frequencies, and maritime channels. The system can be extended to cover frequencies from 118 to 470 MHz.
Key Features:
  • Modern wideband direction finding system suitable for airborne use.
  • Easy installation with no RF cable connection required.
  • Compact and robust antenna system with high rotation frequency for quick response.
  • Auto-scan capability for all COSPAS-SARSAT channels within 400 ms.
  • Decoding and display of COSPAS-SARSAT messages.
  • Special law enforcement version supports LoJack and ETS tracking.
Technical Specifications:
  • Bearing Method: Doppler principle with 3 kHz rotational frequency.
  • Bearing Accuracy: ±5° RMS with 1° internal resolution.
  • Frequency Stability: ±2.0 ppm.
  • Reception Frequencies: VHF Emergency Band (118.000 to 124.000 MHz), VHF Marine Band (154.000 to 163.000 MHz), UHF Emergency Band (240.000 to 246.000 MHz), COSPAS-SARSAT (400.000 to 406.092 MHz).
  • Additional Options: Extended VHF and UHF bands available.
Mechanical Characteristics:
  • Display Control Unit: Weighs approximately 250 g, operating temperature from -20 °C to +60 °C.
  • Antenna Unit: Weighs approximately 2000 g, operating temperature from -40 °C to +60 °C.
  • Ingress Protection: IP 67 rated.
Applications: The RT-600/SAR-DF 517 is suitable for search and rescue operations and law enforcement missions, providing reliable performance in various climatic conditions. It supports the detection and tracking of emergency signals, LoJack, and ETS beacons.
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Catalog excerpts

RT-600-1

Elektronik GmbH IHE Wideband Airborne Radio Direction Finder for SAR & Law Enforcement, 118 - 470 MHz RT-600 0^0 l Clr Store Rep -o ^T\ /f£\ To .locate and decode COSPAS-SARSAT signals on 406 MHz x RHOTHETA SAR-DF 517 * ON/OFF st-soodcu ,\ The RT-600/sar-df 517 is an advanced wideband radio direction finder system for airborne applications, capable of capturing and indicating directions to any source of an emergency signal on VHF, UHF, all 19 406 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT frequencies and all 88 maritime channels. The system can be extended by additional frequency bands to cover a frequency range from 118 to 470 MHz at its full stage of extension. For the airborne law enforcement community, RHOTHETA developed a special law enforcement version of RT-600/sar-df 517 which supports the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Technology, by providing direction to the target and displaying the LoJack reply code. It is also capable of tracking the Electronic Tracking System (ETS) beacons. The sophisticated software provides significantly improved tracking capability over conventional tracing equipment. It reduces search time without external support. RHOTHETA's reliable airborne direction finders have been proved in thousands of missions worldwide under practically all climatic conditions.

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RT-600-2

• Modern and advanced widebanded direction finding system for airborne applications • Easy installation, no RF cable connection required • Extremely compact and robust antenna system • Short response time due to high antenna rotation frequency • Ultra compact display unit fits into a standard aircraft instrument • NVIS Green B compatible Display Control Unit for NVG cockpit available • Auto-scan of all COSPAS-SARSAT channels within 400 ms • Decoding/display of the COSPAS-SARSAT messages • Fast scan function of complete marine ship band • LoJack reply code decoding • Law Enforcement scan mode...

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RT-600-3

Method of bearing: Bearing accuracy1: Internal resolution: Bearing Sensitivity: Doppler principle (3 kHz rotational frequency, right / left rotation) LoJack Decoding (50 % Message Error Rate) and bearing: 5 MV/m (typical) Frequency stability: Reception frequencies, SAR version (Standard): ±2.0 ppm (Af/f = ±2 x 10-6) VHF Emergency Band: VHF Marine Band: UHF Emergency Band: UHF FM-Band: COSPAS-SARSAT: 118.000 to 124.000 MHz ( 8.33 kHz steps, AM) 154.000 to 163.000 MHz ( 5.00 kHz steps, FM) 240.000 to 246.000 MHz (25.00 kHz steps, AM) 406.100 to 410.000 MHz ( 5.00 kHz steps, FM) 400.000 to...

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RT-600-4

1 With undisturbed wave field and sufficient field strength. Measured by changing the angle of incidence with the antenna rotating on a revolving table in order to eliminate environmental influences on the results. No modulation. 3 Very weak signals can increase response time considerably!

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RT-600-5

Examples of different DCU pages Standard bearing display COSPAS-SARSAT scanning COSPAS-SARSAT decoding Frequency selection LoJack ID for selective filter Frequency memory page

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RT-600-6

www.rhotheta.com SAR version (Standard) VHF Emergency Band: AM/8.333 kHz 118.000 ... 124.000 MHz VHF Marine Band: FM/5.0 kHz Channel 0..88 154.000 ... 163.000 MHz COSPAS SARSAT: PM/8.333 kHz Channel A..S 400.000 ... 406.092 MHz Option F2: extended VHF Marine Band: Option F4: additional UHF FM Band: FM/f.0 kHz 406.100 ... 470.000 MHz 100 200 300 400 Frequency [MHz] Standard Frequency Ranges Optional Extended Ranges LAW Enforcement version VHF Emergency Band: AM/8.333 kHz 118.000 ... 124.000 MHz VHF Marine Band: FM/5.0 kHz Channel 0..88 154.000 ... 163.000 MHz COSPAS SARSAT: PM/8.333 kHz Channel...

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