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S A I LO R ® RT 5 02 2/ RT 5 02 0 V H F D S C

A RELIABLE CLASSIC
WITH REVOLUTIONARY FEATURES
WORLD RENOWNED MARITIME COMMUNICATION
FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS
Thrane & Thrane is the world’s leading manufacturer of global mobile satellite and
radio communication. We develop and market satellite and radio communication
equipment for use at sea, on land and in the air.

The combination of new technologies, proud traditions and our legacy in maritime
communication equipment provides a unique platform for the development of reliable
and technologically advanced products for seafarers all over the world. We are
devoted to constant development and innovation for solutions which improve safety
and daily life at sea.

Thrane & Thrane acquired the SAILOR brand in 2004 thus adding more than 50 years
of legacy and experience in maritime communication to its range. Thrane & Thrane
now offers a complete range of reliable, innovative and user-friendly solutions.
The SAILOR products range from VHF and MF/HF to complete GMDSS solutions over
Inmarsat-C, mini-C, mini-M, Fleet, Iridium and SSAS solutions.

World class service

The Thrane & Thrane maritime service network stretches around the globe. Carefully
selected and trained dealers, distributors and service centres are available for instant
support and service in harbours all over the world.

Regular factory training for staff as well as a range of spare parts in stock are
mandatory for certified members of the Thrane & Thrane Service Network, assuring
fast and qualified assistance. As time is crucial for ship management, we aim to be the
reliable service partner - in any harbour, at any time. Read more about Thrane &
Thrane's service setup at: www.thrane.com.
71-039775-B00 01.07 OgilvyOne

Thrane & Thrane A/S • info@thrane.com • www.thrane.com

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Developed in cooperation with users As a world first, the SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF features the
There is only one way to design a VHF that really meets the Replay function for improved communication and safety at sea.
requirements of demanding users. That is, to develop the VHF Push the Replay button and the SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF
in cooperation with them. Therefore, a dedicated team of will replay the important messages you may just have missed.
experienced engineers, as well as teams of Man/Machine-
Interface specialists, worked alongside users for the entire The aim of developing the SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF was
development process of the SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF. to make a durable and powerful tool. Therefore much effort
All ideas and input gathered from all over the world were then went into creating user-friendly menus and buttons, optimal
carefully evaluated and used in the development of the displays, good audio, a carefully designed handset that fits
SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF. Finally the prototypes were perfectly in your hand, as well as easy and flexible installation.
tested by users in on-board installations to their full The display has been thought over like never before, resulting
satisfaction. in separate menus, one for the most used standard VHF
functionalities and one for the DSC functions. The design and
Innovating the user-friendly positioning of the buttons have been well planned with large
communication tool tactile buttons for main functions and tactile knobs for volume
The SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF is a highly reliable and and squelch.
user-friendly VHF, not only for everyday communication, but
also for critical situations where lives may depend on it. All functionalities fulfil the obligation to provide easy and
Combining these important qualities with Thrane & Thrane’s intuitive operation while retaining the basic SAILOR merits;
advanced technologies the result is a state-of-the-art VHF durable, reliable high-quality VHFs created for rough condi-
containing revolutionary features and functionalities. tions at sea, combined with new technologies and inventions.

REPLAY FUNCTION
COMMUNICATION The bridge can be a very busy place, which means that sometimes important
messages are missed.The SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF records the latest 90 seconds
of incoming communication on the channel to which it is set. If, for some reason,
BUILT ON 50 YEARS OF a message has been missed or not heard properly, simply push the Replay button
and listen to it again. If you are away from the bridge, you can easily check if there

EXPERIENCE were any calls during your absence. No VHF has ever offered this function.

True to the long tradition and reputation of SAILOR VHFs,

Thrane & Thrane provides cutting edge maritime radio
communication with the uniquely reliable RT5022
and RT5020 VHF DSCs. RT5020 even offers full duplex
communication and is thus a manifestation of Thrane &
Thrane taking the highly acclaimed SAILOR brand further
to the top. Both products fulfil and even exceed GMDSS
requirements and are among the wisest of choices for any
professional seaman.
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EVERY DETAIL COUNTS

Powerful built-in loudspeaker Separate displays for simplified use: Large 7-segment display for standard Separate menus for standard
with excellent sound. • One display for standard VHF functionalities. VHF functionalities, readable from even VHF and DSC/settings.
• One for DSC/setting functions. very wide angles. Bars and numbers lit in Intuitive and easy to use.
red along with a dimming function ensure
that night vision is not disturbed.

Quick menu selection.

Large and easy to activate

distress button. Large tactile buttons for easy
Well protected against operation of the VHF.
unintentional activation.

Tactile knobs for volume

and squelch.

High-quality microphone in
noise reduction design.

Ergonomic and ruggedized Marine AR anti-reflection filter. Graphical display for DSC and setting Replay function. The latest 90
handset. functions. Automatic sleep mode function seconds of incoming messages
when not in use to reduce night vision are constantly recorded and can
disturbance. be replayed by pushing the
Replay button.
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HS5001
Two displays, separate menus
On the SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF, the VHF operations RT5022/RT5020 CB5009 CU5000 CU5000

100
and DSC functionalities have been split into two separate

140
displays and menus, making it easy to quickly overview
the settings of the VHF. Standard VHF functionalities are
Loudspeaker 8 Ω
shown on a large 7-segment display, which is not subject
200

Handset

Sparc-bus
Option
to the bright background light usually inherent to LCD
256
displays. The 7-segment display is clearly readable at
a distance and from very wide angles. All text and indi-
cators are in red, so as not to disturb night vision. DSC EB5008
functions and less used settings are shown on a graphical Loudspeaker 8 Ω
LCD display, which can reset to sleep mode when DSC or
settings are not being used. Reflections from bright light

VDR
Relay Output
GPS
Loudspeaker 8 ohm
EB5008
or sunshine have also been significantly reduced with
an anti-reflection filter.
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Line out (600 Ω) for Audio Amplifiers with line in

SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 VHF DSC BASIC CONFIGURATION Technical Specifications

Conforms to all relevant international requirements and resolutions as agreed by ETSI, IEC, ITU and IMO as well as other national requirements.
These specifications include ETSI EN 301 925, ETSI EN 300 698-1, ETSI EN 300 338, ITU-R M.493-11, ETU-R M.541-9, IEC 61162-1 and IEC/EN 60945
Transceiver: SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 Handset: SAILOR HS5001 (CU5000).
The SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 includes a very powerful transmitter, as The SAILOR HS5001 Handset fits perfectly in your hand and has high
well as a very sensitive, selective receiver, which reduces blocking and sound quality. The design reduces wind noise in the microphone and General Transmitter
intermodulation from other VHF or AIS products installed. The inte- the speaker unit covers the ear very well, making hearing easier in a Channels All Int., US and BI channels. RF output power High: 25W +0 dB / -0.5 dB
grated DSC functionality has been designed for ease of use. The noisy environment. Up to 30 private channels in 3 separate Low: 0.85W +0.5 dB / -1 dB
built-in loudspeaker is both powerful and provides very clear sound banks designated F, P or L. Each bank Adjacent channel power Better than 75 dB
quality. The SAILOR RT5022/RT5020 can be fitted to any bridge, flush Accessories: contains 10 private channels. Conducted spurious emission RT5022 better than 0.1 uW
Channel spacing 25 KHz / 12.5 KHz RT5020 better than 0.25 uW
mounted or in a bracket. Installation is facilitated through a built-in Semi-intelligent Control Unit: SAILOR CU5000 Operation modes RT5022 simplex/semi-duplex Distortion RT5022 better than 5%
switch mode power supply. The SAILOR CU5000 has been carefully designed for use on bridge RT5020 simplex/duplex RT5020 better than 3%
wings or other secondary operating positions. All primary VHF Modulation G3EJN for Telephony S/N ratio Better than 46 dB
functions and quick muting of incoming DSC alerts can be operated G2B for DSC
from this unit. It has been tested as exposed equipment and is water Aerial connectors Standard 50Ω female SO239 DSC facilities
resistant to IP66. Temperature range -15°C to +55°C DSC operation According to Rec. ITU-R M.541-9
Supply voltage 12V to 24V DC nominal and Rec. ITU-R M.689-2
Supply voltage range 10.8V to 31.2V DC DSC protocol According to Rec. ITU-R M.493-11
Frequency range RT5022 Rx/Tx 149.300 – 163.750 MHz Class A
RT5020 Rx/Tx 150.800 – 157.425 MHz Navigator interface According to IEC 61162-1
Rx 160.625 – 163.600 MHz GLL, RMC, ZDA, GGA, VTG, GNS
Frequency stability Better than ± 3 ppm
FEATURES Symbol error rate Better than 1*10-2 @ -121 dBm
or 0.20 μV p.d.
Receiver Modulation 1700 Hz ± 400 Hz
• Replay function (duration 90 seconds of received data) • Alarm mute button
Sensitivity for 20 dB RT5022 -121 dBm typical 1200 baud
• 7-segment display for primary functions • Large tactile buttons SINAD CCITT weighted RT5020 -119 dBm typical. Frequency error Better than ± 1 Hz
• Graphical display with sleep mode for secondary functions • Tactile knobs for volume and squelch AF rated Power Internal L.S. 5W Residual modulation Better than -26 dB
• All text and indicators in displays are red • Squelch settings for individual channels Output for External L.S. 5W (8 Ω)
for improved night vision • 25 to 1 watt switch button Distortion Less than 5% Dimensions
S/N ratio Better than 43 dB Transceiver dimensions Height: 100 mm (3.94")
• Display with Marine AR anti-reflection filter • Built-in DSC Class A
Spurious emission Less than 0.25 mW Width: 200 mm (7.87")
• Efficient dimming of displays • Dual watch
Spurious response rejection Better than 74 dB Depth: 210 mm (8.27")
• Powerful built-in 5W loudspeaker • Scanning Intermodulation response Better than 73 dB (H and W same as RT4822/RT4722 and SKANTI VHF 1000/1100)
• Ergonomic handset • Flexible installations with bracket and/or flush mounting Co- channel rejection Better than -10 dB Transceiver weight RT5022 4.1 Kg (7.9 lbs)
• Easy to use, intuitive menus with scroll function • Address book: 200 DSC addresses for vessels and coast stations Adjacent channel selectivity Better than 74 dB RT5020 4.9 Kg (10.8 lbs)
• Quick selection function • Up to two semi-intelligent control units can be connected Blocking level Better than 99 dBμV
Duplex spurious response att. RT5020 better than 74 dB
• Menu in various languages optional • Scrambler for private communication
Duplex desentization RT5020 below 3 dB
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S A I LO R ® RT 5 02 2/ RT 5 02 0 V H F D S C

A RELIABLE CLASSIC
WITH REVOLUTIONARY FEATURES
WORLD RENOWNED MARITIME COMMUNICATION
FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS
Thrane & Thrane is the world’s leading manufacturer of global mobile satellite and
radio communication. We develop and market satellite and radio communication
equipment for use at sea, on land and in the air.

The combination of new technologies, proud traditions and our legacy in maritime
communication equipment provides a unique platform for the development of reliable
and technologically advanced products for seafarers all over the world. We are
devoted to constant development and innovation for solutions which improve safety
and daily life at sea.

Thrane & Thrane acquired the SAILOR brand in 2004 thus adding more than 50 years
of legacy and experience in maritime communication to its range. Thrane & Thrane
now offers a complete range of reliable, innovative and user-friendly solutions.
The SAILOR products range from VHF and MF/HF to complete GMDSS solutions over
Inmarsat-C, mini-C, mini-M, Fleet, Iridium and SSAS solutions.

World class service

The Thrane & Thrane maritime service network stretches around the globe. Carefully
selected and trained dealers, distributors and service centres are available for instant
support and service in harbours all over the world.

Regular factory training for staff as well as a range of spare parts in stock are
mandatory for certified members of the Thrane & Thrane Service Network, assuring
fast and qualified assistance. As time is crucial for ship management, we aim to be the
reliable service partner - in any harbour, at any time. Read more about Thrane &
Thrane's service setup at: www.thrane.com.
71-039775-B00 01.07 OgilvyOne

Thrane & Thrane A/S • info@thrane.com • www.thrane.com