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Affordable and Intuitive Tactical Communications

At Codan we understand it’s tough today to afford a tactical High Frequency (HF) radio system that has all the features you desire, without compromising on essentials like durability and security. That’s why we’ve created the Codan Sentry-H Software-Defined Radio (SDR) with next generation Digital Voice, 3G ALE and Frequency Hopping. It’s the most robust and intuitive high-power SDR radio we’ve ever built for voice and data communications.

Affordable

Sentry-H has all the advanced tactical radio features you require at a fraction of the cost of high-end competitors, so you're in control of when you upgrade or extend your network, even when budgets are tight

Affordable

Intuitive

With Sentry-H's intuitive menu with localised languages, we make it easy to operate the radio with minimal training. When seconds count in tough conditions, we help you keep your 'cool' and put you back in control

Intuitive

Digital Voice

Sentry-H's digital voice capability delivers clearly intelligible speech no matter the conditions, ensuring you’re always heard, loud and clear.

Digital Voice

High Power

With a massive 150 W in a single compact RF unit, we've eliminated the complication of an external amplifier. Sentry-H is easy and fast to install in base and mobile configurations so you can hit the ground running.

High Power

Your "one-stop" tactical solutions shop

Codan Sentry-H is a part of a broader family of tactical solutions including the Sentry-V (VHF) tactical handheld radio, Patrol 2110M manpack radio, and our RIOS interoperability solution which integrates a range of communications devices including radios, smartphones and computers. Get in touch with one of our Codan tactical experts to see how we can solve your toughest communications challenges.

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Sentry-H Digital Voice

CHANNEL CONDITION
(SNR)		 ANALOG
VOICE
2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps
GOOD (+16 dB)
AVERAGE (+6 dB)
POOR (0 dB)
VERY POOR (-3 dB)

Click on the sound icons above to compare digital vs analog voice.

High Power — without the Amplifier

We’ve eliminated the need for an external power amplifier, often required in competitor systems, and we’ve engineered the Codan Sentry to provide 150 W of power so that you get the best and most
reliable communications. Whether your configuring a base or mobile system, Codan's compact and highly integrated unit with robust handset makes installation fast and without the fuss.

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Mobile System

The Sentry-H is quick and easy to install in a vehicle, with a space-saving design that enables you to conveniently mount the handset and RF unit separately.

Base System

The ruggedised and versatile design of Sentry-H's RF units makes installation into permanent and temporary bases simple, and it operates from wide ranging DC and AC power sources. A Codan Sentry-H base configuration delivers reliable and powerful communications over vast distances, with standard power output 150 W and expandable up to 1000 W.

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To find out more about the Sentry-H tactical radio please view the PDF publications on your right.

Affordable

At Codan we understand how difficult it is for agencies to upgrade or extend their communications networks when budgets are tight. That's why we developed Sentry-H — a fully-featured radio a fraction of the price of high-end competitors — to keep costs low to put you back in control and give you tomorrow's technology today.

Intuitive

With an icon-based full-colour user interface, intuitive programming, and localised languages Sentry-H is easy to operate and minimises the need for training. At last, Sentry-H is a radio that is simple to operate and that speaks your language.

High Power

When competitor systems try to deliver high-power, they typically add more kit and cabling. With Sentry-H we deliver 150 W power for voice and data, and at the same time we have completely eliminated the need for an external power amplifier making installation lightning fast and without fuss.

Digital Voice

With Codan's second generation Digital Voice capability, the Sentry-H delivers clearly intelligible speech no matter the conditions, ensuring you’re always heard, loud and clear.

Software Defined

Sentry's proven software-defined architecture enables you to download and upgrade new capabilities through software to deliver communications sustainability now and in the future.

Rugged

Codan has a legendary reputation for building the world's toughest radios, which are designed and test-driven in Australia — one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. The Sentry-H meets and exceeds a range of standards including MIL-STD-810G.

Sentry-H Mobile Solution

A Sentry-H mobile solution consists of an Sentry-H radio (RFU), handset (and cradle), vehicle installation hardware kit and cables. The antenna options for a mobile solution are the 3046 HF Antenna Tuner and NATO whip. The space saving design allows for the handset and radio to be mounted separately with a quick and easy install setup. The quick tuning antenna provides optimal coverage.

Sentry-H Base Station Solution

The Sentry-H base station solution consists of a Sentry-H radio (RFU), handset, power supply, tactical broadband HF antenna and cables. A Codan Sentry base configuration delivers reliable and powerful communications over vast distances with power outputs from 150 to 1000 W. The ruggedised RF units versatile design makes installation into permanent and temporary bases simple, and it operates from wide ranging DC and AC power sources.

General

  • Frequency Range

    TX: 1.6 to 30 MHz; RX: 250 kHz to 30 MHz

  • Channels

    1000

  • Programmable Contacts

    500

  • Programmable Networks

    20

  • Scan Rate

    Up to 8 Channels per second

  • RF Input / Output Impedance

    50 Ω (N-Type)

  • Input Voltage

    10 V to 35 V DC

  • Supply Current

    Rx: 650 mA (backlight min, audio muted); Tx: Two-tone 14 A typical, average speech 5 A (analogue), 12 A (DV)

  • Channel Filters

    500 Hz, 2.4 kHz, 2.75 kHz, 3 kHz (software defined)

  • Frequency Stability

    ±0.3 ppm

  • Protection

    Over-voltage/under-voltage/over-temperature/reverse polarity

  • GPS

    RFU – external antenna, Handset – embedded receiver/antenna (GPS, GLONASS and Beidou)

  • Language Support

    Multiple language user interface and documentation

Sentry-H

Transmitter

  • Power Output

    150 W PEP — user programmable Hi, Med, Lo

  • Duty Cycle

    100% voice and data

  • Spurious and
    Harmonic Suppression

    >65 dB below PEP

  • Intermodulation

    >31 dB below PEP

  • Carrier Suppression

    >65 dB below PEP

  • Sideband Suppression

    >65 dB below PEP

Receiver

  • Sensitivity

    SSB: -125 dBm (0.12 uV)

  • Selectivity

    >65 dB at -1 kHz at -1 kHz +4 kHz SCF (USB)

  • Image Rejections

    >90 dB

  • Blocking

    >95 dB

  • Audio Output

    4.0 W into 4 Ω (external H-250 interface)
    0.5 W into 8 Ω (handset)

  • Noise Reduction

    DSP proprietary

  • Mute

    Syllabic voice detection — user controlled

Mechanical

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    RFU: 220 mm x 66.5 mm x 190 mm
    Handset: 67 mm x 210 mm x 72.5 mm

  • Weight

    RFU: 2.82 kg; Handset: 280 g (no cable)

Compliance

  • Compliance

    CE, FCC Part 90, AS/NZS 4770, AS/NZS 4355

Environmental

  • MIL-STD-810G

    Shock, Vibration, Humidity, Blowing Dust, Leakage Immersion, Fungus, Altitude

  • Immersion

    IP67

  • Operating Temperature Range

    -30 to +60 C

  • Relative Humidity

    95%

Data waveforms

  • Proprietary CHIRP/QPSK

    Up to 6000 bps with compression

  • STANAG 4539 / MIL-STD-188-110A/B

    75 to 9600 bps, up to 19,200 bps (ISB)

ECCM: Frequency Hopping

  • Hop Rates

    6 /12 /25 hops per second (user selectable)

  • Hop Plans

    31 user selectable (direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick); 4-digit session PIN

  • Hop Sequence

    Pre-defined and custom configurable

  • Hop Bandwidth

    User configurable

  • Synchronisation

    GPS based

Digital Voice

  • Vocoders

    STANAG 4591 / MELPe (2400/1200 bps)
    TWELP (2400/1200/600 bps)

  • Features

    Autobaud, automatic vocoder switching, full digital mode

Encryption

  • MIL/STANAG Data and Digital Voice

    AES-256 (256 keys, direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick)

  • Voice encryption

    CES-128 (97 x 16-digit keys, direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick, 4-digit session PIN)

Linking

  • ALE

    FED-STD-1045
    MIL-STD-188-141B

  • Selcall

    CCIR 493-4 proprietary and
    open standard

Interfaces

  • ATU Control, General Purpose Interface, Handset Interface, DC supply

    Fully sealed bayonet style MIL connectors

  • H-250

    6-pin MIL supporting audio in/out, PTT, mic input, audio output, and fused 12 V DC out

  • GPS Antenna

    SMB Socket

  • Antenna

    N-type

  • Ignition Sense

    Single wire input, part of DC battery cable

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