PAE M7
M7XS V/UHF Multimode Transceiver
M7RS V/UHF Multimode Receiver
PAE M7 V/UHF software defined
multimode radios deliver outstanding
communications performance for
fixed site, naval and transportable
applications. Providing voice and data
communications in normal, secure or
frequency-agile modes, M7 includes
extensive capability for remote
operation via a comprehensive set of
interfaces and a dedicated full function
remote control unit.
M7 is ideally suited for dual use
operations; continuous AM and FM
coverage from 100 to 400 MHz includes
the 118-137 MHz Commercial ATC band,
the 137-156 MHz Land Mobile band, the
156-163 MHz Maritime band and the
225-400 MHz Military band.
The transceiver tunes to all ICAO
standard 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz VHF ATC
channels and can communicate on all
standard International and US VHF FM
Marine Channels as either a Ship or
Shore station.
Military applications include 12.5 and alternative receiver sensitivity
kHz/25 kHz channels, AM/FM voice settings allow optimized performance
and wideband data waveforms and in confined or congested operational
compatibility with a wide range of areas. The M7RS is a receiver only
external encryption devices for secure model for separated transmit and
speech operation. Frequency-agile receive applications.
applications incorporate embedded
technology from Rockwell Collins; Features
optional waveforms include NATO
standards HaveQuick and SATURN, Multimode software defined radio
plus TALON, a nation specific fast High RF power, 50W AM, 100W FM
hopping waveform. The use of proven Continuous 100-400 MHz coverage
and validated technology ensures Comprehensive interfaces
interoperability between M7 and the
various other communication platforms
used within a military environment.
The M7XS transceiver features a rugged
high power RF transmitter and a high
dynamic range receiver for reliable
long range communications. It has a
100% transmit duty cycle, even under
severe environmental conditions and
is designed to tolerate high antenna
VSWRs. Adjustable transmit power levels
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M7 supports a variety of analogue

and digital interfaces allowing both
modern and legacy command and
control systems to integrate to the
radio. Standard interfaces include
4-wire E&M for both narrowband and
wideband applications, E1 2MBit for
comprehensive digital end-to-end
connectivity, Ethernet I/P for remote
RCMS and RS422/485 for general
purpose serial connections to peripheral
equipment.
Radio control is very flexible. Full
control of the radio is possible locally
from the front panel, remotely from a
dedicated control unit through an E1
link, or with a PC through a standard
Ethernet connection. The front panel
controller can be removed and remotely
connected to the Radio by cable.
Robust control software and an intuitive
user interface make networking multiple
radios and/or controllers simple.
Fixed-site applications with separated
transmit and receive sites are supported
and can utilise the M7RS receiver
model in conjunction with the M7XS
transceiver.
M7 can easily be upgraded for seamless
interoperability with a wide variety of
radio platforms, modular construction
enables the radio to be configured as
required by operational demands. An
optional dedicated guard receiver is
available for monitoring 121.5 MHz Primary power can be provided from a
and 243 MHz emergency channels and variety of AC or DC sources. Switchover
new waveforms may be installed in the from AC to DC power is fully automatic
radio by software download. Modules when AC power is removed. High
are individually configuration controlled reliability guarantees many years of
and have electronic serial numbers for trouble free service and, should service
simplified logistics. eventually be required, the robust
Built-In-Test (BIT) capabilities will
Comprehensive built-in-test (BIT)
isolate the fault, and plug-in modular
systems continuously self-monitor key
construction will minimize module level
parameters without affecting normal
Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR) to 15
operation and report status information.
minutes or less.
When the BIT system detects a fault,
it indicates which module contains
the fault so it can be replaced. The
BIT system also detects external
environmental conditions which could
lead to degraded performance of the
radio, such as high temperature, bad
VSWR, etc.

Example control network

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Modulation Noise

AM waveforms -45dB
Frequency Range 100-400MHz (four user-defined band edges)
FM waveforms -40dB
Frequency Accuracy 0.15ppm (non-EPM waveforms)
Frequency Response
0.03ppm (EPM waveforms)
AM/FM voice +0.5 to -3dB 300 to 3400Hz
Waveforms AM voice, AM wideband (25kHz) -20dB at <100Hz, -30dB at >5000Hz
FM voice, FM wideband AM voice +0.5 to -3dB 350 to 2500Hz
International Maritime, Link 11 (8.33kHz/12.5kHz) -10dB at <100Hz, -25dB at >3200Hz
Optional Waveforms SATURN EPM, HaveQuick EPM, AM/FM wideband +0.5 to -3dB 20Hz to 20kHz
TALON EPM (ref 5.5kHz) -12dB at > 25kHz
Waveform Profiles 20 profiles with settings Distortion <5% normal conditions
Frequency Presets 400 presets containing a frequency <10% extreme conditions
and a waveform profile (VSWR >2:1, temp <0>40ºC)
Security 2 PIN controlled security profiles ALC (Vogad) 40dB range, Attack <20mS Decay >2Sec
Dimensions 483mm wide (19” rack), Transmit Time out Adjustable up to10 Mins
548mm deep, 177mm high (4U)
Weight 26.1kg (26.9kg with Guard RX installed) RECEIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Supply voltage Sensitivity (default) S+N/N or SINAD, ITU/T weighting
AC 99 to 264V 48 to 62 Hz AM voice ≥10dB at 101dBm for m=30%
DC 21.6 to 32V FM voice ≥10dB at 104dBm for m=±3.5kHz
automatic reversion to DC in the event of an AM wideband ≥10dB at 95dBm for m=30%
AC supply failure FM Wideband ≥10dB at 95dBm for m=±6.25kHz
Link 11 ≥10dB at 95dBm for m=±20kHz
Power Consumption (Typical under normal conditions )
Maritime ≥10dB at 104dBm, m=±1.5kHz at 1kHz
M7XS AC 650VA, DC 550W transmit,
AC 270VA, DC 110W receive Sensitivity (high) Selecting high sensitivity mode
M7RS AC 270VA, DC 110W increases sensitivity by 6dB
Temperature Range Noise figure <14dB (default), <8dB (high)
Operating -20º to +55ºC Selectivity
Storage -40º to +70ºC AM/FM voice (25kHz) <6dB at ±12kHz
Humidity 5-95% non-condensing >80dB at ±25kHz
(EN60068-2-30 /MIL-STD-810F) AM voice (8.33/12.5kHz) <6dB at ±3.5kHz
>70dB at ±17kHz
Shock 40g from 45Hz-2KHz
AM/FM wideband (25kHz) >6dB at ±25kHz
(EN 60068-2-27 /MIL-STD-810F)
>70dB at ±75kHz
Vibration 4 to 500Hz (EN 60068-2-6/MIL-STD-810F)
Dynamic range 3rd order intercept point +19dBm
Ingress Radio IP20, Control Head IP34( EN 60529)
Intermodulation ≥80dB for interferers 100kHz
Ventilation Internal fans, speed dependent on and 200kHz from Fo
environmental conditions
Blocking & ≥80dB at >200kHz
Altitude Operating 5000m, Transport 15,000m Cross-modulation ≥100dB at >4MHz
EMC Applicable sections of MIL-STD-461 Antenna Radiation <-90dBm
and EN 301-489
Maximum input +36dBm for 20 seconds
+27dBm continuous
TRANSMIT CHARACTERISTICS (APPLIES TO M7XS ONLY)
Frequency response
Carrier power output 1W to 50W AM and HaveQuick EPM AM/FM voice, +1 - 3dB 300 to 3400Hz
1W to 100W FM, Link 11, Maritime, (25kHz) -20dB at <100Hz, -30dB at >5000Hz
Saturn EPM, Talon EPM AM voice +1 - 3dB 350 to 2500Hz
Power flatness < ±1dB with frequency (8.33kHz/12.5KHz) -10dB at <100Hz, -25dB at >3200Hz
< ±1dB with temperature AM/FM wideband +1 - 3dB 20Hz to 20kHz
< ±1dB with VSWR up to 2:1 (ref 5.5kHz) 12dB at > 25kHz
< ±3dB with VSWR up to 3:1 Distortion
(∞ VSWR without damage) AM/FM voice <5%
Duty Cycle Continuous AM/FM wideband <10%
Offset Carrier In AM voice, 2, 3, 4 and 5 offsets RF AGC <3dB change in output from reference
according to ICAO annex 10 sensitivity to +10dBm. At least 10dB SINAD
with input up to +17dBm
Spectral Mask < - 120dBc/Hz at 25 kHz offset
< - 155dBc/Hz at >1% frequency offset Audio AGC <1dB change in output for 30% to 100%
Harmonics < - 36dBm (< -80dBc for Pout >50W) change in modulation depth
Spurious < - 46dBm > 500 kHz from carrier Squelch Carrier operated (noise compensation and
Modulation setting carrier override in AM Voice, FM Voice and
AM waveforms 85% Maritime).
FM voice ±3.5kHz Threshold adjustable from -110dBm to
FM wideband ±6.25kHz -60dBm in 1dB steps.
Link 11 ±20kHz Attack time <20Ms

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GUARD RECEIVER (OPTIONAL) PTT (M7XS) Multiple PTT inputs (key from contact closure,
phantom, positive voltage, and negative
Frequency Simultaneous or independent reception on
voltage)
121.500MHz and 243.000MHz.
Audio output combined with main receiver E1 Balanced 120Ω, 2.048Mbps E1
output or routed independently. (G703, G704, G711) digital interface.
Antenna Separate antenna or combined with the main Ethernet Connection to 10/100Base-T network
receiver antenna. Serial 2 off Multi-purpose RS422/485 serial ports
When combined, the sensitivity of both main for connection to peripherals
and Guard receivers reduces by 3.5dB Reference External 10MHz frequency reference input
Sensitivity (S+N/N with ITU/T weighting) EPM Connection to an external Timing Unit
≥10dB at 107dBm for 30% modulation
Data Connection to a data system for optional
EPM data modes
INTERFACES
SRV Connection for EPM software update
Microphone Provision for active or passive microphone
Filter Control Connection for control of an external pre-
Headphone RX and sidetone, 0-3V from 33Ω source selector EPM filter
USB USB (maintenance) port
Fill GC283 connection for crypto fill device MODEL INFORMATION
Ref BNC for monitoring internal reference BM7XS V/UHF Transceiver 100-400 MHz
frequency accuracy BM7RS V/UHF Receiver 100-400 MHz
Antenna Three configurable N type antenna ports
enable TX, RX or TX/RX combinations. Options
Audio Local loudspeaker
BM7GUARD Internal Guard receiver module for monitoring
2 off 4-wire E&M narrowband 600Ω
121.5 MHz and 243 MHz emergency channels
balanced interfaces.
Adjustable from -20 to +10dBm in 1dB steps
2 off 4-wire E&M wideband 600Ω
balanced interfaces.
Adjustable from -10 to +10dBm in 1dB steps
1 off 2-wire 600Ω balanced TX/RX Tape
recorder output, fixed level of -13dBm

M7 remote unit with handset

For more information, please contact

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems
Northfields, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8UE, United Kingdom
Olaf Helsets vei 6, PO BOX 150 Oppsal, 0619 Oslo, Norway
sales@parkairsystems.com
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