URC-300 Transceiver

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Maximized RF Performance - Redefining Software Defined

The new software-defined URC-300™ Transceiver improves ground-to-air communications with an architecture that enables users to upgrade fielded radios as new technology becomes available. The URC-300 retains a familiar user-friendly interface from the URC-200 (V2) as well as many of the legacy accessories. Current features include:

Significant RF performance over the URC-200 (V2) for clearer communications during close-proximity operations
VHF/UHF AM Voice
Now 25kHz and 8.33kHz ETSI Compliant for global operations
Customizable, software-defined platform enables future field-upgradeable enhancements
Designed to meet stringent FAA requirements
FAA Emergency Transceiver Replacement (ETR) provider

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Highly Versatile & Easy To Use

The URC-300 transceiver is a brand new, software-based, customizable platform that improves ground-to-air communications and enables future enhancements.

VHF and UHF AM capability provides interoperability with many RF systems
Ideal for rapid deployment grab-and-go, rackmount, and vehicular applications
Redesigned front panel with glove-friendly, easy-to-use interface

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Features

VHF and UHF AM capability provides interoperability with a variety of RF systems
8.33KHz ETSI EN 300 676-1 compliance and CE marking for global operation
Separate DC input powers radio and charges battery
Optional accessories to power from AC or DC source
Built-in power conditioning replaces external filter accessories
Smaller size and less weight than the URC-200 (V2); ideal for emergency grab-and-go
Adaptable to many applications, including manpack, rackmount, vehicular and intercom
Side-by-side radios fit into a 19” rack for rackmount applications
Web-based configuration and monitoring tool for maintainers
Redesigned user interface with large, user-friendly display
Compatible with many of the legacy URC-200 family accessories

Future, Field-Upgradeable Enhancements

FM voice
50W power amplifier
Additional accessories for vehicular, shipboard, backpack and rackmount applications
Cipher text (data)
30 - 90 MHz frequency band
Remote Control Unit
ED-137 VoIP Gateway Adapter
Frequency agile cosite filter
Adaptive Noise Reduction (ANR)

Additional Certifications

MIL-461G EMI / EMC
CE / RoHS / REACH / Radio Equipment Directive
FCC

Specifications

URC-300 Transceiver Datasheet	View Document
General
Frequency range	VHF: 115 MHz to 150.000 MHz VHF: 115 MHz to 173.995 MHz (Future FM) UHF: 225 MHz to 399.995 MHz
Tuning increments	25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 8.33 kHz
Channel spacing	25 kHz, 8.33 kH, ETSI EN 300 676-1 compliant
Frequency stability	<± 1 PPM
Remote Control	SNMP V3 command / control BIT
Preset channels	20 channel presets: Independently programmable transmit and receive
Receiver Characteristics
Sensitivity	AM PT: -102 dBm (-103.5 dB typical) Dynamic range: > 115 dB
Cross modulation	≥ 80 dB
Audio noise (S+N/N)	≥ 40 dB
Image response	≥ 80 dB
Spurious response	≥ 70 dB ( ≥ 80 dB typical)
Squelch range	Operator adjustable from below sensitivity to above -80 dBm
Adjacent channel rejection	25 kHz: ≥ 60 dB; 8.33 KHz: ≥ 60 dB
FM broadcast intermod immunity	≥ 95 dB
Transmitter Characteristics
Output power	1W to 7W (CW) user adjustable in 0.2W steps 10W avg ± 1 dB @ 90% AM
Modulation	0 - 95% user adjustable
Distortion	< 10% (2.5% typical)
Spurious output	< -85 dB
Harmonic output	< -75 dB
Adjacent channel power	25 kHz: ≤ 60 dB 8.33 kHz: ≤ 50 dB
Physical Characteristics
Weight	10.9 lbs. (less battery)
Dimensions	10.6” L x 8.5” W x 3.5” H (without battery and handles)
Environmental	Ruggedized, environmentally tested for humidity, vibration, shock/drop, rain/drip-proof, temperature and altitude. Complies with sections of MIL-STD-810H and is rated IP65 for ingress protection
Temperature	-20˚C to +55˚C (operating) -50˚C to +70˚C (non operating)
Power Supply
Battery	BB-2590 (rechargeable)
AC	90 – 260 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz
DC	10.7 – 34 VDC
Battery case dimensions	5.2” L x 10.3” W x 2.8” H
Current drain (+28 VDC)	Transmit < 2.5 amps Receive < 360 mA

Literature

Customer Support

For customer support, service and technical questions within the U.S. or to request electronic manuals, guides and important safety information, please contact us at:

1-888-803-0065 (Toll-Free)

Outside the USA, dial the ATT Direct number for the country where you are located. When prompted, enter 888-803-0065

URC300Support@gd-ms.com

Additional Product Information

For additional product information, please contact us at URC300info@gd-ms.com.

News

General Dynamics to Provide FAA with Radios for Backup Emergency Air Traffic Control Communications

March 4, 2021

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has chosen General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide new URC-300E transceivers as part of their Emergency Transceiver Replacement (ETR) program. The URC-300E will replace current legacy radios and provide both Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) operation for civil and military air traffic control (ATC) communications in the event of a catastrophic failure, such as a facility fire or natural disaster.

General Dynamics Introduces New URC-300 Software-Defined Ground-to-Air Radio

October 26, 2020

General Dynamics will deliver URC-300 transceiver backpack systems in February to the U.S. Air Force’s Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems team at Kadena Air Base in Japan to improve ground-to-air communications at their alternate air traffic control tower and contingency field operations. The URC-300 is specifically designed to enable future features and functions to be added in the field via quick and simple software upgrades.

New URC-300 Radio Now 25kHz and 8.33kHz ETSI Compliant for Global Operation

October 08, 2020

General Dynamics is pleased to announce that its new URC-300™ radio has completed European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) European Standard (EN) 300 676 testing and is now in full compliance with all 25kHz and 8.33kHz VHF specifications. In addition, the URC-300 recently completed the ETSI EN 302 617 UHF testing and is also compliant with 25kHz UHF specifications.

In The News: URC-300, A Rugged and Flexible Communications Solution

August 27, 2020

The new URC-300 software defined radio (SDR) is a ruggedized, versatile platform that provides line-of-sight, two-way VHF and UHF communications for a variety of applications. The radio’s exceptional radio frequency (RF) performance supports demanding Air Traffic Control (ATC) applications and other critical missions. It’s a versatile platform, with a suite of accessories for grab-and-go scenarios, vehicular installations, rack mount installations, and deployed missions to austere and challenging environments. The transceiver radio supports two-way point-to-point RF communications and is capable of supporting multiple waveforms.

Features
Features
- VHF and UHF AM capability provides interoperability with a variety of RF systems
- 8.33KHz ETSI EN 300 676-1 compliance and CE marking for global operation
- Separate DC input powers radio and charges battery
- Optional accessories to power from AC or DC source
- Built-in power conditioning replaces external filter accessories
- Smaller size and less weight than the URC-200 (V2); ideal for emergency grab-and-go
- Adaptable to many applications, including manpack, rackmount, vehicular and intercom
- Side-by-side radios fit into a 19” rack for rackmount applications
- Web-based configuration and monitoring tool for maintainers
- Redesigned user interface with large, user-friendly display
- Compatible with many of the legacy URC-200 family accessories
Future, Field-Upgradeable Enhancements
- FM voice
- 50W power amplifier
- Additional accessories for vehicular, shipboard, backpack and rackmount applications
- Cipher text (data)
- 30 - 90 MHz frequency band
- Remote Control Unit
- ED-137 VoIP Gateway Adapter
- Frequency agile cosite filter
- Adaptive Noise Reduction (ANR)
Additional Certifications
- MIL-461G EMI / EMC
- CE / RoHS / REACH / Radio Equipment Directive
- FCC

Specifications

URC-300 Transceiver Datasheet	View Document
General
Frequency range	VHF: 115 MHz to 150.000 MHz VHF: 115 MHz to 173.995 MHz (Future FM) UHF: 225 MHz to 399.995 MHz
Tuning increments	25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 8.33 kHz
Channel spacing	25 kHz, 8.33 kH, ETSI EN 300 676-1 compliant
Frequency stability	<± 1 PPM
Remote Control	SNMP V3 command / control BIT
Preset channels	20 channel presets: Independently programmable transmit and receive
Receiver Characteristics
Sensitivity	AM PT: -102 dBm (-103.5 dB typical) Dynamic range: > 115 dB
Cross modulation	≥ 80 dB
Audio noise (S+N/N)	≥ 40 dB
Image response	≥ 80 dB
Spurious response	≥ 70 dB ( ≥ 80 dB typical)
Squelch range	Operator adjustable from below sensitivity to above -80 dBm
Adjacent channel rejection	25 kHz: ≥ 60 dB; 8.33 KHz: ≥ 60 dB
FM broadcast intermod immunity	≥ 95 dB
Transmitter Characteristics
Output power	1W to 7W (CW) user adjustable in 0.2W steps 10W avg ± 1 dB @ 90% AM
Modulation	0 - 95% user adjustable
Distortion	< 10% (2.5% typical)
Spurious output	< -85 dB
Harmonic output	< -75 dB
Adjacent channel power	25 kHz: ≤ 60 dB 8.33 kHz: ≤ 50 dB
Physical Characteristics
Weight	10.9 lbs. (less battery)
Dimensions	10.6” L x 8.5” W x 3.5” H (without battery and handles)
Environmental	Ruggedized, environmentally tested for humidity, vibration, shock/drop, rain/drip-proof, temperature and altitude. Complies with sections of MIL-STD-810H and is rated IP65 for ingress protection
Temperature	-20˚C to +55˚C (operating) -50˚C to +70˚C (non operating)
Power Supply
Battery	BB-2590 (rechargeable)
AC	90 – 260 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz
DC	10.7 – 34 VDC
Battery case dimensions	5.2” L x 10.3” W x 2.8” H
Current drain (+28 VDC)	Transmit < 2.5 amps Receive < 360 mA

Literature
Literature
Customer Support

Customer Support

For customer support, service and technical questions within the U.S. or to request electronic manuals, guides and important safety information, please contact us at:

1-888-803-0065 (Toll-Free)

Outside the USA, dial the ATT Direct number for the country where you are located. When prompted, enter 888-803-0065

URC300Support@gd-ms.com

Additional Product Information

For additional product information, please contact us at URC300info@gd-ms.com.
News

News

General Dynamics to Provide FAA with Radios for Backup Emergency Air Traffic Control Communications

March 4, 2021

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has chosen General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide new URC-300E transceivers as part of their Emergency Transceiver Replacement (ETR) program. The URC-300E will replace current legacy radios and provide both Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) operation for civil and military air traffic control (ATC) communications in the event of a catastrophic failure, such as a facility fire or natural disaster.

General Dynamics Introduces New URC-300 Software-Defined Ground-to-Air Radio

October 26, 2020

General Dynamics will deliver URC-300 transceiver backpack systems in February to the U.S. Air Force’s Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems team at Kadena Air Base in Japan to improve ground-to-air communications at their alternate air traffic control tower and contingency field operations. The URC-300 is specifically designed to enable future features and functions to be added in the field via quick and simple software upgrades.

New URC-300 Radio Now 25kHz and 8.33kHz ETSI Compliant for Global Operation

October 08, 2020

General Dynamics is pleased to announce that its new URC-300™ radio has completed European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) European Standard (EN) 300 676 testing and is now in full compliance with all 25kHz and 8.33kHz VHF specifications. In addition, the URC-300 recently completed the ETSI EN 302 617 UHF testing and is also compliant with 25kHz UHF specifications.

In The News: URC-300, A Rugged and Flexible Communications Solution

August 27, 2020

The new URC-300 software defined radio (SDR) is a ruggedized, versatile platform that provides line-of-sight, two-way VHF and UHF communications for a variety of applications. The radio’s exceptional radio frequency (RF) performance supports demanding Air Traffic Control (ATC) applications and other critical missions. It’s a versatile platform, with a suite of accessories for grab-and-go scenarios, vehicular installations, rack mount installations, and deployed missions to austere and challenging environments. The transceiver radio supports two-way point-to-point RF communications and is capable of supporting multiple waveforms.