Becker GK615 Portable VFH Station
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GK615 - 6 Watt
GK616 - 10 Watt
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
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| Supply voltage | external 10...32 VDC via charging device for 115/230 VAC DC power source (car battery) |
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| 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) |
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| Frequency stability |
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| -55...+85 °C |
| -20...+55 °C |
| Maximum altitude | 35000 ft | N/A |
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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 |
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| Modulation input | Dyn. Microphone | ||
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Receiver Sensitivity |
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| Squelch | Trigger level is adjustable | ||||
| Audio output | ≥ 4 W into 4 Ω ≥ 100 mW into 600 Ω |
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| Dimensions HxWxD | 85 x 165 x 277 mm | ||||
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Features
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6 W and 10 W RF-power variants
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Battery power supply: 12/24 VDC (maintenance-free, rechargeable)
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Channel spacing: 25 and 8.33 kHz
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Frequency range: 118.000-136.990 MHz
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Socket for battery charging on the front panel
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Dual watch function (monitoring two frequencies during TX/RX)
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Selectable and adjustable squelch levels
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Parameter setting via the user menu
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99 free editable memory channels
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Non-volatile memory
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Emergency mode
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4 fully configurable audio outputs
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Compliant with ETSI standards and type approved for ATM applications
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Available with an EASA/FAA Certified transceiver for airborne usage
