The Codan Sentry-H™ series radios are the most intuitive, reliable and advanced radios we’ve ever built.
Sentry’s clear and dependable High Frequency (HF) voice and data communications means you have the confidence to communicate anywhere and anytime without the need for existing infrastructure, enabling true long range digital radio communications.
A true software-defined radio (SDR), Sentry delivers new capabilities to the radio through software upgrades so you’ll always have access to tomorrow’s features today. No matter what your communication scenario, Codan has you covered with Sentry’s compact mobile and base station solutions.
With Ethernet and USB connectivity, a large high-resolution colour display, and multi-language user interface — combined with legendary Codan performance, reliability and support — the Sentry smart radio is the new standard for HF tactical communications and your solution for long range digital radio.
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.
Sentry-H Digital Voice
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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.
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.
Downloads
To find out more about the Sentry-H tactical radio please view the PDF publications on your right.
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Sentry-H (HF) SDR Radio Brochure
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Sentry-H (HF) SDR Radio Datasheet
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Sentry-V (VHF) SDR Handheld Brochure
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Patrol 2110M Manpack Brochure
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RIOS Interoperability Datasheet
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Sentry-H (HF) SDR Radio Brochure (Farsi)
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Sentry-H (HF) SDR Radio Datasheet (Farsi)
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Sentry-H (HF) SDR Radio Brochure (Arabic)
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Sentry-H (HF) SDR Radio Datasheet (Arabic)
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Sentry-H (HF) SDR Radio Datasheet (Russian)
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
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Frequency Range
TX: 1.6 to 30 MHz; RX: 250 kHz to 30 MHz
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Channels
1000
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Programmable Contacts
500
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Programmable Networks
20
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Scan Rate
Up to 8 Channels per second
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RF Input / Output Impedance
50 Ω (N-Type)
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Input Voltage
10 V to 35 V DC
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Supply Current
Rx: 650 mA (backlight min, audio muted); Tx: Two-tone 14 A typical, average speech 5 A (analogue), 12 A (DV)
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Channel Filters
500 Hz, 2.4 kHz, 2.75 kHz, 3 kHz (software defined)
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Frequency Stability
±0.3 ppm
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Protection
Over-voltage/under-voltage/over-temperature/reverse polarity
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GPS
RFU – external antenna, Handset – embedded receiver/antenna (GPS, GLONASS and Beidou)
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Language Support
Multiple language user interface and documentation
Transmitter
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Power Output
150 W PEP — user programmable Hi, Med, Lo
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Duty Cycle
100% voice and data
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Spurious and
Harmonic Suppression>65 dB below PEP
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Intermodulation
>31 dB below PEP
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Carrier Suppression
>65 dB below PEP
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Sideband Suppression
>65 dB below PEP
Receiver
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Sensitivity
SSB: -125 dBm (0.12 uV)
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Selectivity
>65 dB at -1 kHz at -1 kHz +4 kHz SCF (USB)
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Image Rejections
>90 dB
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Blocking
>95 dB
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Audio Output
4.0 W into 4 Ω (external H-250 interface)
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Noise Reduction
DSP proprietary
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Mute
Syllabic voice detection — user controlled
Mechanical
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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
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Compliance
CE, FCC Part 90, AS/NZS 4770, AS/NZS 4355
Environmental
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MIL-STD-810G
Shock, Vibration, Humidity, Blowing Dust, Leakage Immersion, Fungus, Altitude
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Immersion
IP67
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Operating Temperature Range
-30 to +60 C
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Relative Humidity
95%
Data waveforms
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Proprietary CHIRP/QPSK
Up to 6000 bps with compression
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STANAG 4539 / MIL-STD-188-110A/B
75 to 9600 bps, up to 19,200 bps (ISB)
ECCM: Frequency Hopping
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Hop Rates
6 /12 /25 hops per second (user selectable)
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Hop Plans
31 user selectable (direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick); 4-digit session PIN
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Hop Sequence
Pre-defined and custom configurable
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Hop Bandwidth
User configurable
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Synchronisation
GPS based
Digital Voice
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Vocoders
STANAG 4591 / MELPe (2400/1200 bps)
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Features
Autobaud, automatic vocoder switching, full digital mode
Encryption
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MIL/STANAG Data and Digital Voice
AES-256 (256 keys, direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick)
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Voice encryption
CES-128 (97 x 16-digit keys, direct entry and programmable via Codan KMS/KFS & memory stick, 4-digit session PIN)
Linking
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ALE
FED-STD-1045
MIL-STD-188-141B -
Selcall
CCIR 493-4 proprietary and
open standard
Interfaces
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ATU Control, General Purpose Interface, Handset Interface, DC supply
Fully sealed bayonet style MIL connectors
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H-250
6-pin MIL supporting audio in/out, PTT, mic input, audio output, and fused 12 V DC out
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GPS Antenna
SMB Socket
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Antenna
N-type
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Ignition Sense
Single wire input, part of DC battery cable