QPX1-173-5-12K5
2 Watt Multi-channel VHF 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.
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