URC-200 LOS Family The standard for multi-band, multi-mode radios.
LOS refers to any “Line-of-Sight” (LOS) radio antenna communications system and covers the entire non-commercial, service and aviation bands of the
AM/FM, UHF/VHF spectrum, from 30MHz to 400Mz.
In a Line-of-Sight system, the antenna of the transmitting radio must, theoretically, be in direct, visible sight of the receiving antenna. VHF frequencies and, to a lessor extent, UHF frequencies will “bend” some, thus allowing communications when true Line-of-Sight does not exist.
The URC-200 LOS family makes radio communications easier and more
effective – without corrupting privacy. And you can have full confidence
in this
field-proven radio which is backed by nine years of production experience.
The URC-200 LOS family
Motorola designed its URC-200 equipment to provide highly dependable service
and to withstand the most demanding, harsh treatment and situations in the
field. This multi-band, multi-mode radio offers you rugged flexibility to
operate in the UHF and VHF spectrum and the AM and FM bands. With more than
3,400 transceivers delivered to all major military commands within the United
States and government agencies in over 20 foreign countries, the URC-200
has a demonstrated reliability of over 85,000 hours.
The accessories for the URC-200 are designed to the same exacting standards. And like the URC-200, which can be customized to do only the things you need it to do, many of the URC LOS accessories can be specially designed to suit your needs.
These components can add power, privacy, durability and usefulness to your URC-200, all at a reasonable price.
Why you should buy the Motorola URC-200 LOS Family:
Highly Versatile
• UHF, VHF, AM and FM capability provides interoperability with a variety
of RF systems
• Adaptable to many applications, including manpack, rackmount, vehicular
and intercom
Greater Coverage
• Covers from 30 to 420 frequency range with optional frequency enhancements
• Can use with KY encryptors for secure communications
Remote Control
• The RS-232 interface allows for remote control access for both single
and multiple remote operations.
Easy to Use
• All frequencies are easy to set and access via the front-panel control
presets.
General
VHF: 115 MHz to 149.9950 MHz (AM)
VHF: 115 MHz to 173.9950 MHz (FM)
UHF: 225 MHz to 399.9950 MHz (AM)
Tuning increments:
25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 5 and 8.33 kHz (opt.)
Frequency stability: ± 5 PPM
Operating modes:
AM/FM Plain text voice
AM/FM Cipher text data with external COMSEC
Remote:
3-wire RS-232; all control functions plus balanced audio up to a distance
of 300 feet
Remote Maintenance Monitoring status (RMMS)
Transmit power, overtemp, power supply , synthlock, calibration status,
receive signal strength, squelch status, scan detect and radio configuration
(front panel) status.
Reliability:
Over 7200 hours MTBF (calculated per MIL-HDBK-217)
Preset channels:
10 transmit; 10 receive
Pre-emphasis/De-emphasis:
FM plain text pre/de-emphasis nominal
6dB per octave from 300 to 3000 Hz, 132 to 173.9950 MHz
AM PT: -103.5 dBm for 10dB SINAD with 30% modulation at 1 kHz
AM CT: -105 dBm for 10-3 BER, 70% AM at 16 kb/sec.
FM PT: -114 dBm for 10dB SINAD with ± 6.5 kHz deviation at 1 kHz
FM CT: -107 dBm for 10-3 BER with ± 5.6 kHz deviation on 16 kb/sec.
Image response:
-80 dB typical
Spurious response:
-80 dB typical
Half IF response:
-70 dB typical
Audio response:
PT: 300 Hz to 3000 Hz
CT: 30 Hz to 10.2 kHz
Squelch range:
Operator adjustable from below sensitivity to above -80 dBm
FM high power = 10w (± 2dB)
FM medium power = 5w
FM low power = 0.1w
AM high power = 10w*
AM low power = 5w* *(at 80% AM)
Cipher test modulation:
Data rates to 16 kb/sec.
Spurious output:
> 70 dB below the carrier typical
Harmonic output:
> 53 dB below the carrier typical
9 lbs. (less batteries)
Dimensions:
9.6”L x 10.4”W x 3.1”H (without battery and handles)
15.3”L x 10.8îW x 3.1”H (with battery and handles)
Environmental:
Environmentally tested for humidity, vibration, shock and drop; splash
proof
Temperature:
-20°C to +55°C (operating)
-50°C to +70°C (non-operating)
- Distance is calculated: distance (nmi) =1.056 times square root aircraft altitude (ft)
- Flight is over level terrain and groundstation at sea level
- Graph depicts optimal distance that may not be attainable due to terrain and ground station variables.
- All frequencies are above 100 MHz. Lower frequencies and other phenomena may reduce the effective range.
BB-590, BB-490 (rechargeable)
BA-5590 (non-rechargeable)
Battery case
dimensions: 5.2”L x 10.3”W x 2.8”H
Current drain (+28 V)
High power <3.5 amps
Medium power 1.7 amps
Low power 800 mA
Receive 320 mA
- 19” rackmount for base station applications
- Shock trays for most vehicular, marine and airborne applications
- 30 to 90 MHz frequency enhancement
- 30-watt AM, 50-watt FM external power amplifier
- 400-420 MHz frequency enhancement
- Multiple antenna configurations
- AC/DC, DC/DC and battery power supplies
- 8.33 kHz Frequency Tuning Increments
