T-9000E

Next Generation
Software Defined
HF Transmitter

The Sunair T-9000E is a proven solution in communications A large TFT display with wide viewing angle (>45º from normal)
applications requiring rugged, reliable, and flexible equipment. shows the unit’s operating status in English, while its advanced
It has been designed to be paired with out R-9000E Receiver to built-in-test (BITE) capability provides feedback to the lowest
accommodate split-site operation or to be used for standalone, replaceable unit (LRU) level providing English messages on the
single-site transmitter operation. display and internal LED indications. The T-9000E can operate
from both ac and dc voltage sources, while its internal power supply
This next generation transmitter operates continuously (100% duty minimizes undesirable RFI and EMC effects.
cycle) with a 125 W PEP and average output in AME, NB-FM, USB, The radio’s intuitive modular design allows for ease of maintenance,
LSB, ISB, CW, Data, or MELPe-based Digital Voice modes. The expansion, and upgrade throughout the equipment life cycle at
T-9000E uses software-defined digital signal processing (DSP) minimal expense. Thousands of these radios are in daily service as
technology, which supports the latest developments in high-speed integral components of critical strategic communications solutions
waveform processing. This technology enhances the functionality worldwide.
of the CPU as well as the Synthesizer, Audio, and IF stages. • Analog or VoIP Audio Interface
When operating in combination with our R-9000E Receiver, the • VoIP ATM ED-137B
radio offers Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) as an internal • Software-Defined SSB and ISB Configurations
option in accordance with MIL-STD-188-141 A/B/C, FS1045A, and • Remote Control via Serial and Ethernet
S4538 as well as remote control and programming via Ethernet
• Comprehensive BITE to LRU
or serial port. A serial port connector on the front panel allows for
changes in the unit’s configuration. • Internal AC Power Supply

The T-9000E, operating along an R-9000E, complies with MIL-STD- • Data Link - MIL-STD-188-203-1A TADIL A and Link 11/22
(factory installed option when operating with an R-9000E)
188-203-1A and STANAG 5511/5522 (TADIL-A/Link 11 and NILE/
Link 22) for data link operation. The T-9000E is also compatible with • HF Data - MIL-STD-188-110 A/B/C and STANAG
MIL-STD-188-110 A/B/C and STANAG HF modem waveforms. The
• ALE - 2G MIL-STD-188-141 A/B/C and 3G STANAG 4538,
radio can accommodate Type 1 encryption such as ANDVT, KY- when operating with an R-9000E (verify availability)
99, KG-84(), and KG-40 as well as commercial privacy devices or
optional internal MELPe digital voice F/W with DES 56, AES 128 & • Secure Digital Voice (MELPe S4591)
AES 256 encryption functions. The audio interface supports analog • 500 W, 1 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW LPAs
or VoIP connections.
• 150 W and 1 kW antenna couplers
 Product Specifications
GENERAL INTERNAL OPTIONS
Frequency Range 1.5 MHz – 30 MHz Secure Voice Embedded Option
Frequency Stability ±1 x 10-8 per day after a warm up period of 30 minutes • MIL-STD-188-141 A and FS1045A
ALE
Programmable Channels 250, Simplex or Half-Duplex, non-volatile Flash memory • MIL-STD-188-141 B and STANAG 4538

Modes of Operation CW, AM, SSB, ISB, FSK, Data Mode Data Link TADIL-A, Link 11/22

Data Bandwidth Up to 24 kHz Bandwidth Filters Custom bandwidth filters and center frequencies available

Key Local or remote HF Modem Modes FSK, MSK, PSK, and QAM
VoIP SIP, RTP, and VoIP ATM (ED-137B)
Analog Audio Interface Front panel MIC and PHONE jacks, 600-ohm line, and VoIP
Synthesizer Lock 10 ms maximum PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
Synthesizer Tuning Step 1 Hz • Shroud and rack slides for EIA standard 19 inch rack
T/R Switching Time 10 ms Mounting • Desktop
• Shock mount kit
Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422 (point-to-point and bus), RS-485, and
Remote Interface Spares Kits Running spares, field modules
optional internal FSK/PSK Tone modem (leased lines)
Internal (AES 256) and external (ANDVT, KY-99, KG-84(), KG-40 Remote Control RCU-9310E, Pathfinder II Software
Encryption
and others) over audio or RS-232 LPA-9500 (500 W), LPA-9600 (1 kW), LPA-5000 (5 kW),
Linear Power Amplifiers
RF Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms, nominal, unbalanced to ground LPA-10000 (10 kW)
RF Antenna Connector: Coaxial, female UHF connector Antenna Couplers CU-9125 (150 W), CU-9150 (1 kW)
Power Supply Internal (ac voltage), external (dc voltage), independent from LPA Pre-Postselector F-9810
• 28 Vdc ±15 % AC Power Control Remote On/Off
Input Voltage • 115/230 Vac ±15 %,50 Hz/60 Hz ±10 % Messaging STANAG 5066 controller
• Automatic ac/dc changeover
Energy Consumption < 100 VA CERTIFICATIONS
Fault isolated to module level (LRU); descriptive readout FCC Part 90, RT FCC Identifier XVKRT-9000
BITE:
on front panel and individual module indication
• EN 300 373-2 v1.2.1
MTBF 11,100 hours European CE Standard • EN 301 843-5 v1.1.1
MTTR 15 Minutes (with spares at hand) (Optional) • EN 60950
• Notified Body 1177
Height: 5.95 in (15.1 cm)
Dimensions Width: 17.83 in (45.3 cm) ENVIRONMENTAL
Length: 17.66 in (44.9 cm)
• Operating: -30 °C to +55 °C (-22 °F to 131 °F)
Weight 49 lbs (22.3 kg), unpacked Temperature • Optional: +60 °C (140 °F)
Construction Internal modular plug-in assemblies, field serviceable • Storage: -40 °C to +85°C (-40 °F to 185 °F)
Origin Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. 95 % at 55 °C (122 °F), non-condensing; splash-resistant front
Humidity
panel
TRANSMITTER Shock MIL-STD 810F, Method 516.5, Procedure 1
• SSB: 125 W PEP and Average Vibration MIL-STD 810F, Method 514.5 & MIL-STD-167-1
• ISB: 100 W PEP • Operating: up to 10,000 feet
Normal Output Power Altitude
• CW: 125 W • Storage: up to 40,000 feet
• AME: 40 W Carrier

• SSB: 65 W PEP and Average

• ISB: 50 W PEP
Medium Output Power
• CW: 65 W
• Internal Adjustable
Harmonic Suppression 64 dB below PEP
Intermodulation Distortion 36 dB below PEP
IMD (IP3) > 20 dBm
Carrier Suppression 70 dB below PEP (J3E, ISB); 6 dBm (H3E)
Undesired Sideband 70 dB below PEP @ 1 kHz
Hum and Noise Level 50 dB below PEP
• Rated power for VSWR ≤ 2:1
Load VSWR • Graceful degradation for VSWR between 2:1 and 3:1
• Protected cut off for VSWR > 3:1
Analog Audio Input Microphone and 600 Ω balanced at -20 to +20 dBm
Audio Bandwidth ±2 dB from 300 Hz to 3300 Hz
Audio Distortion <2 % @ 1 kHz (0 dBm input signal)
Automatic Level Control 125 W ±1 dB
Audio Compression 10 dB nominal (internal disable)
RF Output Protection Overload protection, antenna mismatch and open / short circuit

3131 SW 42nd Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322
Tel: +1-954-400-5100
Fax: +1-954-583-7337 www.sunairelectronics.com

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Rev. 3 (Dec 2018)

US export control laws may apply to some options