QPX1-173-5-12K5

Description

FCC Part 90 Compliant QPX1 Transceiver

The QPX1 transceiver module offers a 2 watt RF output VHF radio link, in a robust aluminium extruded casing. This unit is ideally suited to applications
where existing lower powered transceivers provide insufficient range. The QPX1 is a multi-channel, narrowband design, suitable for licensed and unlicensed
VHF allocations, FCC part 90 operation, and the 2M amateur band. QPX1 is also know as QPX.

Features

• Conforms to ETSI EN 300 220-3 and EN 301 489-3
• High performance double superhet PLL synthesizer
• Data rates up to 5 kbps for standard module
• Usable range over 10km
• Feature-rich interface (RSSI, CD, analogue and digital baseband)
• Incorporate a 1200baud dumb modem
• Re-programmable via RS232 interface

Applications

• Amateur radio
• MURS units
• Industrial telemetry and telecommand
• High-end security systems
• APRS systems
• Vehicle data up/download
• ROV/machinery controls

MURS (Multi Use Radio Service) 0.1 – 2 Watts Unlicensed MURS Radio modules

FCC permits upto 2 Watts on Unlicensed MURS VHF band which provides significantly longer operating range compared to 1W 900MHz Frequency Hopping modules.

http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=multi_use

151.820 MHz

151.880 MHz

151.940 MHz

154.570 MHz

154.600 MHz

One of our customers observed up to 3 nautical miles range with 0.5Watts and upto 10 nautical miles with 2Watts radios.

FCC permits both Remote Control and Telemetry operation on MURS band.

http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=operations&id=multi_use#PermissibleCommunications

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part95.pdf

SHX1 and QPX1 transceivers also have 1200 baud radio modem feature.

More details on MURS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-Use_Radio_Service
http://home.provide.net/~prsg/murs_faq.htm