URC-300 Transceiver
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
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
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
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View Document
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General |
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Frequency range |
VHF: 115 MHz to 150.000 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 |
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Sensitivity |
AM PT: -102 dBm (-103.5 dB typical) |
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 |
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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% |
Spurious output |
< -85 dB |
Harmonic output |
< -75 dB |
Adjacent channel power |
25 kHz: ≤ 60 dB 8.33 kHz: ≤ 50 dB |
Physical Characteristics |
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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 |
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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 |
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
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.
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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
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Specifications
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 MHzTuning 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 dBCross 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% 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
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Literature
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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
Additional Product Information
For additional product information, please contact us at URC300info@gd-ms.com.
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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.