Description
The RT-600 Airborne Radio Direction Finder is an advanced radio direction finder system designed for airborne applications. It offers comprehensive coverage of emergency signals across various frequencies, including VHF, UHF, COSPAS-SARSAT, and maritime channels. With the ability to extend its frequency range up to 470 MHz, it provides exceptional detection and indication capabilities.
The RT-600 is available in two versions: RT-600-A, primarily used in Search and Rescue (SAR) missions, and RT-600-L, designed for Law Enforcement operations. Both versions are compact and self-contained direction finding and location sensors, weighing only 4.4 lbs, making it suitable for a wide range of aircraft, including both fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms. They consist of an Antenna Unit (AU) housing the wide-band receiver, DF switching, and CPU electronics. The system can be operated using a 3.3-inch display-control unit (DCU) or integrated into the human-machine interface (HMI) of a digital mission system.
The RT-600-A, also known as the “Standard” version, calculates the Line of Bearing (LOB) and provides direction indications for emergency signals. Operating within the frequency range of 118MHz to 470MHz, the RT-600-A is capable of detecting, demodulating, and decoding AM, FM, PM, and CW transmissions. With its fast scanning capability, the RT-600 can scan the entire COSPAS-SARSAT sub-band in less than 400 milliseconds, enabling the detection of a signal within a single COSPAS-SARSAT repetition cycle while automatically stopping when a signal is received.
For law enforcement operations, RHOTHETA has developed the RT-600-L version, specifically tailored to meet the needs of US Law Enforcement. The RT-600-L, designed for Law Enforcement applications, unlocks additional capabilities such as LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Technology support, providing directional guidance to targets and displaying LoJack reply codes. This version tracks various beacons such as Electronic Tracking System (ETS) beacons, Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), and more. It features sophisticated software that significantly improves tracking capability, reducing search time without relying on external support.
Key Features:
- Modern and advanced wideband direction finding system for airborne applications
- Easy installation, no RF cable connection required
- Extremely compact and robust antenna system
- Short response time due to high antenna rotation frequency
- Auto-scan of all COSPAS-SARSAT channels within 400 ms
- Decoding/display of the COSPAS-SARSAT messages
- Fast scan function of complete marine ship band
