Maxon VHF/UHF Data Module Radio From CrosStar
 
The Maxon VHF/UHF Data Module Radio is a compact audio telemetry data radio transceiver for the 136-174 MHz VHF band and 400-470 MHz UHF band.  The SD-125 is designed to transmit and receive half-duplex 0 to 1200 bits per second FSK Modem tones over 30, 25, 15, or 12.5 KHz spaced FM telemetry channels.  CrosStar supplies the data radios preprogrammed with the telemetry frequencies licensable to Utility Services.
 
 
Features
 
Synthesized Frequency Tuning.
1 or 5 Watts RF Output.
148-174 MHz VHF,  440-470 MHz UHF - U2,  400-430 MHz UHF - U1.
Programmable up to 16 Channels.
Programmable Wide/Narrow Band.
Operates from 9V to 18 VDC.
Complies with NTIA Specifications.
Die-Cast Aluminum Housing.
Time-Out-Timer Function.
9-Pin Interface Connector (DB9).
PC Programming via Software and Cable (optional).
 
 
     
General Specifications  
  Maxon VHF SD-125V2 Maxon UHF SD-125U1/2
Frequency Range 148-174 MHz 440-470 MHz U2
400-430 MHz U1
FCC ID Number F3JSD125V2 F3JSD125U1 (U2)
FCC Parts Parts  22, 74, 90, 210
Channels 1 to16 dip switch selectable
Channel Spacing 12.5 / 15 / 25 / 30 KHz
Channel Stepping

5 & 6.25 KHz

Channel Spread 26 MHz 30 MHz
Frequency Stability

±5.0 ppm

±2.5 ppm

Operating Temperature

-22° to +140° F (-30° to + 60° C)

Storage Temperature

-40° to +176° F (-40° to + 80° C)

Input Voltage

9V - 18V DC,  13V nominal

Current Drain @9V

56 mA Standby / 73 mA Rx / 1.8A Tx

Current Drain @13V 42 mA Standby / 63 mA Rx / 1.4A Tx
Current Drain @18V

32 mA Standby / 58 mA Rx / .9A Tx

Operating Rating

90 : 5 : 5 - Standby/Rx/Tx [max settings]

Dimensions [HWD]

4 5/8" x 2 7/16" x 1 3/16" [117 x 62 x 30 mm]

Weight

7.7 oz [218 gm]

Materials

Die-cast Aluminum

IC Certification Number

153 195 332

153 195 333A

 
Receiver Specifications
  Maxon VHF SD-125V2 Maxon UHF SD-125U1/2
Frequency Stability ±5 PPM ±2.5 PPM
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV VHF 0.35 uV UHF
Sensitivity (20dB Quieting) < 0.5 uv @ center channel
Selectivity 60dB (25 KHz) / 50dB (12.5 KHz)
Spurious Rejection

-70dB

Intermodulation

-65dB

Audio Output

2.5V @ 600 Ohms; method < 10% THD level

Audio Distortion

< 5% @ 1 KHz

Hum & Noise

-40 dB

Input Impedance 50 ohms
 
Transmitter Specifications
  Maxon VHF SD-125V2 Maxon UHF SD-125U1/2
RF Power Output.

1 or 5 Watts  per channel

Frequency Stability ±5 PPM ±2.5 PPM
Modulation 11K0F3E / 16K0F3E  / 19K6F3E
Spurious & Harmonics -60dBc
FM Hum & Noise

-40dB

Audio Distortion <10% @ rated modulation
Modulation Limiting 2.5 KHz max. [12.5 KHz] ,  5 KHz max. [25 KHz]
Modulation Sensitivity 100 mV RMS   @ 60% peak dev.
 
 
Documents
 
Maxon SD-125 Data Sheet in .pdf format
 
Maxon SD-125 Accessories Data Sheet in .pdf format
 
 
 
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