BECKER GK615 & GK616 Portable VFH Stations

General Description

BECKER GK615 & GK616 Portable VFH Stations - Compact and robust, the GK615 and 616 portable VHF radios offer a smart and easy solution for mobile and backup communications for airport authorities and air traffic services. Available in several RF power output variants with assorted accessories.

Air traffic services require efficient, reliable and user-friendly communication equipment. Assembled with quality-proven components, engineered with state-of-the-art technology and driven by a customer-centric philosophy, our radio-communications solutions are meant to be flexible and scalable.

Designed for operations at airfields and airports in a very demanding environment, the GK615 and GK616 portable VHF stations offer the latest technology and support all frequency channels in the aeronautical frequency range, adjustable in 25 kHz and 8,33 kHz steps. The user-friendly operator menu and the extensive setup possibilities allow a very personal setup for the user. The large, clear and dazzle-free LC display shows the active frequency and either the standby frequency or memory channel.

With an output power of 6W or 10W, the transmitter is strong enough for medium-range communications, ensuring a low cost of ownership for the customer. The robust aluminum case includes dry-lead–acid battery technology, charging can be easily accessed via a socket located on the front panel.

The GK615 and GK616 transceivers are also available with an EASA/FAA-certified aircraft radio, ideally suited for hot air balloons or emergency aircraft radios.

  • Robust and field-proven design
  • No forced cooling
  • No ventilation slots
  • Maintenance-free
  • User-friendly HMI
  • Large, clear and dazzle-free LCD display
  • Extensive setup possibilities
  • Main control elements easily accessible from the front panel
  Specification
 
Airborne application Ground-based application
GK615 GK616
GK615-E GK616-E
Supply voltage external
10...32 VDC via charging device for 115/230 VAC
DC power source (car battery)
Frequency range 118.000...136.9916 MHz
Channel spacing 8.33 / 25 kHz
Number of channels 760 (25 kHz mode)
2280 (8.33 kHz mode)
Frequency stability
< 5 ppm < 1 ppm
Storage temperature -55...+85 °C
Operating
temperature
-20...+55 °C
Maximum altitude 35000 ft N/A

Transmitter

Output power

≥ 6 W @ into 50 Ω ≥ 10 W @ into
50 Ω at 24 VDC
≥ 6 W @ into 50 Ω ≥ 10 W @ into
50 Ω at 24 VDC
Type of modulation A3E (amplitude modulation)
Modulation
≥ 70% ≥ 70% ≥ 85% ≥ 85%
Modulation input Dyn. Microphone

Receiver

Sensitivity

≤ -101 dBm for (S+N/N) ratio of 6 dB ≤ -101 dBm for a SINAD of 12 dB 
Squelch Trigger level is adjustable
Audio output ≥ 4 W into 4 Ω
≥ 100 mW into 600 Ω
Dimensions HxWxD 85 x 165 x 277 mm
Weight
≤ 4 kg ≤ 6.5 kg ≤ 4 kg ≤ 6.5 kg
Standards
based on AR6201:
ETSO-2C37e, ED-23B
Equip. Class D, 4
ETSO-2C38e, ED-23B
Equip. Class E, 6
EUROCAE/RTCA
ED-14E/DO-160E
EUROCAE/RTCA
ED-12B/DO-178B
based on AR6201:
ETSO-2C37e, ED-23B
Equip. Class D, 5
ETSO-2C38e, ED-23B
Equip. Class E, 7
EUROCAE/RTCA
ED-14E/DO-160E
EUROCAE/RTCA
ED-12B/DO-178B 
based on GT6201:
ETSI EN 300 676
ETSI EN 301 489
EN 62311, 1999/519/EC
IEC 60950-1
EN 60950-1
based on GT6201:
ETSI EN 300 676
ETSI EN 301 489
EN 62311, 1999/519/EC
IEC 60950-1
EN 60950-2

Features

  • 6 W and 10 W RF-power variants

  •  Battery power supply: 12/24 VDC (maintenance-free, rechargeable)

  • Channel spacing: 25 and 8.33 kHz

  • Frequency range: 118.000-136.990 MHz

  • Socket for battery charging on the front panel

  • Dual watch function (monitoring two frequencies during TX/RX)

  • Selectable and adjustable squelch levels

  • Parameter setting via the user menu

  • 99 free editable memory channels

  • Non-volatile memory

  • Emergency mode

  • 4 fully configurable audio outputs

  • Compliant with ETSI standards and type approved for ATM applications

  • Available with an EASA/FAA Certified transceiver for airborne usage


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