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12-38-0000 VHF AND UHF TRANSCEIVER 

 

Product Manual 

 

 

 

Sea Air and Land Communications Ltd, 10 Vanadium Place, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand 

 

February 2019 

Technical Specification 

 

 

Technical Specification 

12-38-0000 – VHF / UHF Transceiver

 

 

Frequency Range 

136 - 174MHz - VHF (Model No. 12-38-0150) 
440 - 470MHz - UHF (Model No. 12-38-0450) 

Frequency Selection 

User configurable 

Power Supply 

+13.8V typical (11 to 15 VDC range) 

Power Consumption 

Standby: 140mA 
Transmit: 1.2A @ 5W 

Transmit Power 

5W, 4W, 2W, 1W, 500mW, 250mW 

Channel Spacing 

6.25kHz, 12.5kHz, 25kHz 

Modulation 

FSK with NRZ Data 
True FM for Audio 

Deviation 

±2.25kHz or ±4.5kHz 

Transmit Duty Cycle 

Up to 100% 

Receiver Sensitivity 

-119dBm for 12 dB SINAD 

Audio Modes 

Analogue FM transmission and reception 

Audio Conditioning 

300Hz to 3kHz passband software defined pre-emphasis DTMF and CTCSS 
(<300Hz) 

Muting 

Software defined muting level 

Baud Rates 

512, 1200 
Will not operate with 1200 baud rate pagers 

Message Format 

POCSAG 

Configuration Application 

Salcom Configuration Tool 

Programming Cable 

12-45-0000 (RJ12 to DB9) 
Can be used with a USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable 

Serial Port 

9600 , N, 8, 1; RS232 

Serial Protocols 

Salcom 

Discrete Inputs 

3 (Ground activated) 

Discrete Outputs 

2 (Open collector) 

Other I/O 

PTT; Busy; Mic/AV In; Mic/AV Out; +5V 

Connectors 

Serial Port (RS232) = RJ12 (6P6C) 
Serial Port / Flash Drive = mini USB 
Input / Outputs = RJ45  (8C) 

Power Connector 

2-way plug & socket, screw connections (supplied) 

RF Connector 

50

Ω BNC 

Environmental Protection 

Not suitable for outdoor use and should be protected from adverse 
environmental conditions 

Operating Temperature 

-10ºC to +60ºC (+14ºF to +140ºF) 

Indicators 

Power LED (Green)  
   - Slow Flashing = Normal Operation 
   - Rapid Flashing = USB Connected 
Status LED (Red)  
   - On = Transmitting 
   - Flashing = Error Condition 

Weight 

318g 

Summary of Contents for 12-38-0000

Page 1: ...Copyright 2017 Sea Air and Land Communications Ltd All rights reserved 12 38 0000 VHF UHF Transceiver PRODUCT MANUAL Version 1 05 February 2019...

Page 2: ...umentation This document is designed to familiarize you with Salcom products and guide you through the hardware configuration installation and overall system management Salcom is an environmentally co...

Page 3: ...pre paid Please include a description of the fault to assist with prompt return Any unauthorised alterations or repairs will invalidate the warranty All information provided in this document is carefu...

Page 4: ...a system the capturing of log files and storage of audio wave files The unit can be set up to respond to an event such as an input by selecting a radio channel and broadcasting the audio wave file An...

Page 5: ...from the general public It is recommended to site the aerial a few metres away from the 12 38 to avoid the possibility of RF feedback causing problems with the transmitter operation An outside aerial...

Page 6: ...me instructions An example is given below 03 456675000 CR to change the RX frequency Using the USB If the connection is via the USB then the 12 38 will appear as a drive on the computer The configurat...

Page 7: ...p p Monitor the RF output on a FM modulation on a meter and adjust the deviation to 4kHz Adjust the deviation by fine adjustment of the input signal or via the PSD by changing the DAC setting within t...

Page 8: ...a carriage return enter key CA ________________________________________________________________ Usage CA pager space level space message CR Description Call alphanumeric pager Example CA1119358 1 Plea...

Page 9: ...ations Ltd 10 Vanadium Place Addington Christchurch 8024 New Zealand February 2019 SN ________________________________________________________________ Usage SN CR Description Retrieve unit serial numb...

Page 10: ...ut activated but no transmission Software configuration incorrect Unit transmits but nothing received Poor aerial Wrong frequency Incorrect RIC Incorrect baud rate Power too low Unit too hot the unit...

Page 11: ...software defined pre emphasis DTMF and CTCSS 300Hz Muting Software defined muting level Baud Rates 512 1200 Will not operate with 1200 baud rate pagers Message Format POCSAG Configuration Application...

Page 12: ...Land Communications Ltd 10 Vanadium Place Addington Christchurch 8024 New Zealand February 2019 Enclosure Dimensions 100mm x 130mm x 30mm WxDxH Enclosure Material Extruded aluminium Colour Matt black...

Page 13: ...munications Ltd 10 Vanadium Place Addington Christchurch 8024 New Zealand February 2019 How to Contact Us Sea Air and Land Communications Salcom Ltd 10 Vanadium Place Addington Christchurch 8024 New Z...

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